Some auditions are brave. Some are bold. And some — like Abbey Green’s — are a bit of both, plus a dash of “holy-wow-I-didn’t-see-that-coming.” Abbey stepped up in The Voice Australia, chose a song by one of the coaches themselves, and turned what could have been awkward pressure into something electric. Let’s jump in.
The Stakes Were High
- Song Choice = High Risk, High Reward
“How to Be Lonely” is a fairly recent hit by Rita Ora. Abbey was performing Rita’s own song, with Rita sitting in the coach’s chair listening. That adds a layer of pressure few contestants face: you’re being judged partly by the person who brought the song to life. (WHO) - Nerves + Confidence Battle
Abbey herself admitted she had struggled with confidence heading into the Blind Auditions. She knew the song was a risk — not just vocally, but emotionally. “Potentially, my nerves could ruin the whole performance,” she said. But she also said this was an important moment — finally letting people hear her voice. (WHO)
The Audition Moment
An atmosphere charged with tension. A song everyone knows. Abbey begins — and the risk shows up, not as a mistake, but as intention. Her voice carries the vulnerability in the lyrics. Her tone matches the song’s blend of pop polish and emotional rawness. As she hits higher, more intense moments, she holds it together. She doesn’t just sing it; she feels it.
Almost immediately, chairs are turning:
- Keith Urban turns first, clearly impressed. (WHO)
- Then the rest of the coaches follow. In fact, all four coaches turn for her. That’s a big deal. (Telegrafi)
- But there’s a twist: Keith uses the block button to stop Rita from snagging Abbey. He sees the risk — a contestant singing your own song is something you’d want on your team. So he blocks Rita, and Abbey later chooses to go with Keith. (WHO)
What Made It Memorable
| Factor | What It Added to the Moment |
|---|---|
| Authenticity | Abbey’s nerves were real. Her challenge was real. But she let the vulnerability be part of the performance rather than something to hide. That made her more believable. |
| Connection to the Song | The song deals with being lonely, insecurity, wanting connection. Abbey didn’t hide behind big vocal gymnastics — she brought forward the emotional core. That resonates. |
| Coach Drama / Strategy | The block button adds interesting strategy. Keith’s decision not only showed he believed in Abbey’s talent, but also created tension and suspense. It turned the performance into more than just how she sounds — now it’s about what’s at stake. |
| Full Circle Moment | Performing a coach’s song in front of them creates a kind of mirror: not just “Did I impress?” but “Can I honor this song well enough?” Abbey rose to that. |
⚡ Relatable Emoji Moments
- When Abbey steps on stage, knowing Rita is one of the judges —
- First few notes hit and you feel: Yes, this is going somewhere —
- Chairs begin turning one by one —
- The moment Keith blocks Rita —
- When Abbey finishes and the room is buzzing —
The After-Effect & Why It Resonates
This audition isn’t just memorable for its dramatic moments. It’s one of those performances that show two things:
- Growth — Abbey entering despite fear, choosing something that stretches her, and delivering. That’s inspiring.
- More Than Singing — It highlights what makes The Voice compelling: not just vocal chops, but vulnerability, courage, story. When you can hear someone fighting internal doubts and still perform, it connects deeply.
For viewers, this kind of audition makes you believe in second chances, believe in people pushing themselves, believe that getting up there despite fear matters just as much as doing it perfectly.
Final Thoughts
Abbey Green singing “How To Be Lonely” is a reminder: sometimes the biggest risk makes for the biggest payoff. She chose a song by a coach in the room, owned the moment, battled nerves, and walked away with all four chairs turned and with Keith’s team. That’s more than just winning an audition — that’s a moment of proving to yourself that you can.
