The level of talent on The Voice season 28 is already moving Reba McEntire to tears.

During the Monday, September 22, episode of NBC’s singing competition series, the blind auditions at Universal Studios Hollywood kicked off with more than a few impressive singers.

Georgia native Manny Costello immediately caught the ears of Reba, 70, when he performed his own unique rendition of “Almost Home” by Craig Morgan.

“Manny, you made me homesick. It took me back to all the greats that I’ve been so fortunate to get to listen to in my life,” Reba said before tearing up. “You’ve gotten qualities from George Jones and [Merle] Haggard, and there’s a little Randy [Travis] in there. It’s just a great combination. Gosh dang, why am I getting so emotional? It’s tears of joy.”

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