Dustin Dale Gaspard eliminated from 'The Voice'

Dustin Dale Gaspard, a singer from Vermilion Parish, put everything he had into his performance on “The Voice,” but his run on the popular show ended Monday night.
Coach Niall Horan enjoyed Gaspard’s version of “She Talks to Angels” by The Black Crowes, but after the Knockouts Round, he chose Kirbi to move forward.
Gaspard, from Cow Island in Vermilion Parish, shared his Cajun roots with the world through his song choices, musical skills, and stories about life in Acadiana.
On Monday’s show, Gaspard had to miss rehearsal because of a health issue. As a member of Team Niall Horan, he also missed the chance to meet singer Joe Walsh.
After being eliminated, Gaspard told South Louisiana why he missed rehearsal. He explained that he had COVID the week before and had to quarantine in the lead-up to his performance.
“I wish I had not caught COVID,” Gaspard said in his live Facebook post on Monday. “It is what it is. Do not bite your nails in an airport. That is a big lesson I learned here.”
Gaspard said he was not sad at all that his time on TV had ended.
“I am happier than anything in the entire world,” he said. “Vocally, I am the best I have ever been. I feel great. I feel hungry.”
“There is a lot more ahead of me. I am honored to connect with anyone who has been touched by my music. I am so very grateful.”
He also thanked everyone from The Voice and all his supporters in Louisiana.