Two sisters from Dolly Parton’s hometown have made an unforgettable entrance on The Voice, earning the first four-chair turn of Season 30 with a stunning performance of Linda Ronstadt’s hit “When Will I Be Loved.”
Ferryn Wright, 20, and Brinkley Wright, 17, hail from Sevierville, Tennessee, and work as full-time performers at Dollywood, the theme park inspired by the country music icon. Their musical connection to Parton made their appearance even more special, with Ferryn revealing that she had previously performed onstage with the legendary singer.
The sisters also shared that they had both marched in Dollywood’s famous parade alongside Parton before the country star’s reported death, adding another personal connection to the family’s musical journey.
Four Coaches Turn Their Chairs for the Dollywood Sisters
The sisters took the stage during Monday night’s Season 30 premiere, delivering rich harmonies and a polished rendition of “When Will I Be Loved.”
Their voices blended effortlessly, capturing the song’s classic country-rock feel and immediately winning over all four coaches: Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, Riley Green and Kelly Clarkson.
Each coach had a different reason for wanting the talented duo on their team.
Levine reminded Ferryn and Brinkley that he was the reigning champion and had a successful track record on the show. New coach Queen Latifah was equally enthusiastic, saying she could envision the sisters winning the competition and achieving even more beyond it.
“They are a world that I want to live in,” Queen said.
The performance marked the season’s first time all four coaches turned their chairs for an act, setting the sisters apart from the very beginning.
Riley Green Praises Their Classic Country Sound
Country star Riley Green was particularly impressed by the sisters’ vocal chemistry and traditional country influences.
He explained that their audition was the first performance of the season to take him back to his childhood, praising the way their voices complemented one another.
“Y’all’s voices go so well together,” Green said. He also highlighted their “old school country music feel,” noting that the sound was experiencing a comeback.
Green then made a personal pitch, drawing on his own experience performing successful duets. He mentioned Ella Langley, his collaborator on the hit “You Look Like You Love Me,” and pointed out that he had taken her on tour with him.
“I’ve had a little success with duets,” he told the sisters, adding that Langley was doing well.
His comments underscored the potential he saw in Ferryn and Brinkley as a duo capable of building a career together.
Kelly Clarkson Reminds the Sisters of Her Success With Groups
Kelly Clarkson also had a compelling argument.
She reminded the sisters that she was the only coach on the panel to have won The Voice with a group, referring to Girl Named Tom, the sibling trio that won Season 21 under her guidance.
With Ferryn and Brinkley already demonstrating strong vocal harmony, Clarkson clearly saw an opportunity to bring another successful group into the competition.
The four coaches continued making their cases, each hoping to persuade the sisters that their team would offer the right environment for their talents.
Ferryn and Brinkley Choose Team Riley
After weighing their options, Ferryn and Brinkley ultimately chose to join Team Riley.
Green was delighted with the decision, praising the sisters’ vocal abilities and the way they could blend their voices.
“I’m so excited I got Ferryn and Brinkley,” he said. “They’re so talented vocally because of what they can do harmony-wise.”
He added that securing the duo made him feel as though he had an advantage in the competition.
The decision also prompted a humorous reaction from Clarkson, who acknowledged the challenge of competing against Green for country singers.
“Riley has some kind of vampire, glamour, cowboy crap that I cannot fight,” she joked.
Her remark captured the playful rivalry among the coaches as they competed to assemble their teams.
From Dollywood to The Voice Stage
For Ferryn and Brinkley, the four-chair turn represents a major moment in their musical journey.
Growing up in Sevierville, Tennessee, and working as performers at Dollywood, the sisters have developed their talents in a setting closely connected to Parton’s legacy. Ferryn’s experience performing with the country legend adds another memorable chapter to their story.
Their audition demonstrated not only their individual vocal abilities but also the strength of their partnership as sisters. The combination of close harmonies, classic country influences and stage confidence proved compelling enough to win over every coach.
Now part of Team Riley, Ferryn and Brinkley will look to build on that momentum as Season 30 continues.
Their journey began with a performance that brought all four chairs around—and a decision that placed them on the team of a coach who immediately recognized the potential in their sound.
