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WATCH: Detroit autoworker lands John Legend on ‘The Voice’ with Motown cover

Rio Souma Brings Soul to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "Cruisin'" - Voice Blind Auditions 2020 (NBC)

A Detroit autoworker wowed judges on NBC’s “The Voice” during blind auditions this week -- while bringing the Motown flavor to the stage.

Rio Souma, a 28-year-old singer and songwriter from Detroit who doubles as an automotive assembly plant worker for FCA, performed a cover of the Smokey Robinson classic, “Cruisin,” winning over three judges almost immediately, including John Legend.

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Souma picked Legend as his “Voice” coach and he’ll be moving forward in the show. We’re rooting for you, Rio!

Watch his performance below:


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