That Voice: A Decade With The Performers On NBC's The Voice

Ralph's love for music began at age 3, inspired by his late grandfather, known as Honey Grandpa. After losing his grandfather at age 7, Ralph began finding comfort and inspiration in signs of his presence. Initially focused on sports, the college choir at Fresno City College redirected his path, giving him opportunities to tour France and compete in local talent competitions. These experiences cem...

It may be new to The Voice stage, but her voice has captivated millions, most notably as the beloved Toni on "Cocomelon," where she recorded episodes and hundreds of songs from her closet-turned-studio. Raised in a musical home in Houston, she began performing at age 4 in church, dance recitals, and theater. Studying musical theater at the University of Texas in Austin led her to Los Angeles, wher...

Aubrey is a small-town girl with big dreams, growing up on the Mason-Dixon line between Maryland and Pennsylvania. From an early age, her parents recognized her talent by nicknaming her "Songbird" and encouraged her at every turn. Determined to support Aubrey's passion, her mom even sold her home to help her attend Belmont University in Nashville. Music has always been the center of her life, from...

After losing her beloved older sister Sabrina in 2019, Ava turned to music as both a tribute and a healing outlet. The two shared a deep bond through singing, and Ava has since followed in her sister's footsteps by joining the field hockey team, learning piano and guitar, and taking her singing more seriously. She performed anywhere she could, even asking street performers if she could join in on...

Growing up with both White and Hispanic heritage, Lucia struggled to connect with her Mexican roots as she was raised away from that side of her family. Determined to embrace her lineage, she became fluent in Spanish while studying abroad in Spain. As a passionate music lover raised in Washington state, Lucia was particularly influenced by Brandi Carlile. A chance encounter in 2018, while Lucia wa...

Alanna, one of nine musically gifted siblings from Toledo, Ohio, discovered her voice at age 11 through her first powerful church performance for more than 300 people. Growing up in what locals dubbed the Musical Family, she found solace through singing during challenging times, including a period of financial troubles for her family. After graduating from Toledo School for the Arts, Alanna boldly...

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Ari's destiny as a performer was evident from birth when a nurse heard her humming straight out of the womb. Her musical journey began at age 7 with voice lessons and performing arts camps, leading to her first major role as Glinda in "The Wiz" at age 9. Though she later faced challenges with anxiety and depression during high school, Ari found healing through music, therapy and her family's unwav...

RENZO has carved a unique path in music, defying generational patterns and building a multifaceted career. By day, he inspires young minds as Professor Renzo, teaching science to elementary students, while by night he immerses himself in performing, producing and songwriting. His talent has led to global stages and collaborations with artists such as the Game and Teddy Riley. RENZO's stage name is...

Born with a passion for performance, Conor's musical journey began in his small hometown where he immersed himself in musical theater and taught himself how to play the piano on the keyboard his parents bought him. Following his dreams, he took a leap of faith after high school and moved to New York to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. The city's vibrant culture allowed him to em...

Jadyn first caught attention on "The Voice" stage during Season 25 - not as a contestant, but supporting her father and future S25 finalist Bryan Olesen during his Blind Audition. When John spontaneously invited her to perform, she impressed with an impromptu rendition of "Put Your Records On." Following in her father's musical footsteps, Jadyn now leads AM/FM, an 1980s cover band where she's embr...

Darius discovered his calling at age 5 when he boldly performed Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do with It" at a fair's karaoke booth. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he developed a deep appreciation for powerful female vocalists that shaped his musical style. Though he faced bullying growing up, Darius has transformed his unique voice and creativity into a source of strength, building a s...

Growing up with both White and Hispanic heritage, Lucia struggled to connect with her Mexican roots as she was raised away from that side of her family. Determined to embrace her lineage, she became fluent in Spanish while studying abroad in Spain. As a passionate music lover raised in Washington state, Lucia was particularly influenced by Brandi Carlile. A chance encounter in 2018, while Lucia wa...

Ethan was surrounded by music in the home his father built, with musical sisters and piano-playing mother shaping his early influences. His talent flourished as a worship leader in his local church band, where he performed until 2022. Most songs in his repertoire are inspired by his wife, Savannah, his high school sweetheart of nearly 10 years. Their love story recently welcomed a new chapter with...

Danny moved from London to the U.S. when he met his wife 10 years ago at a church conference in Dallas. Being a law student in the U.K. made coming to the U.S. a huge culture shock as it was the only home he knew. He eventually acclimated and started a family with Joanna. They have three kids, including their youngest daughter, who Danny delivered himself after their midwife didn't make it in time...

Sloane discovered her love for music at age 8 when her parents bought her a guitar to help distract her from her mother's battle with an aggressive spinal cancer. Music carried her through several joyful years of her mother's remission. However, she recently received news that her mother was once again fighting cancer. Following a successful operation, Sloane's mother is currently on the mend. How...

Lauren-Michael is a special education teacher and worship director. She believes her students have exceptionalities, not disabilities, and leading worship has gifted her with both a church family and renewed faith. With both Master's and Educational Specialist degrees, she uses her education to give her students a voice. As the oldest of five, she grew up quickly to fill the mom role to her siblin...

Gabrielle has been singing since she could talk. Her music career really took off when she turned a day job at a major supermarket chain into a springboard for her dreams. When she was 20, she auditioned for the store's radio station and was cast in their first-ever a cappella group, consisting of 11 talented employees from across the country. This gave Gabrielle the opportunity to work alongside...

As a child, Katie always had a love for music. She would sing around the house and learn her schoolwork by making up songs. Katie spent a lot of time at the beach and at her grandparents' house on the river. Growing up with three older brothers, she loved outdoor activities like fishing and shrimping with her family. Katie's earliest memories of fishing and shrimping were with her dad, whom she un...

Inspired at a young age by icons such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other great American Songbook interpreters, Edward brings a unique tone and style to the stage - not just with his jazz vocal prowess, but also with his distinctive presentation. Edward takes pride in looking his best not for anybody but himself, usually attending college classes dressed in a suit and outside with a hat. As a...

Shye's passion for collecting various rocks, crystals, and geodes (especially amethyst) has been a source of comfort and strength throughout her life. She even wears a Halite necklace daily to maintain balance and confidence. In 2010, Shye's life was profoundly impacted when her mother, Sheila, suffered a severe injury at work, causing her scoliosis to worsen and leading to multiple surgeries and...

Sofronio grew up in the Philippines with virtually nothing, including no bed or indoor plumbing. Despite his situation, he describes his upbringing as happy, because music was always there to bring his family joy. Sofronio fondly remembers singing with his dad and considers him his coach. Sofronio never thought he was as musically inclined as his friends and family, so instead he embarked on a car...

The youngest competitor, Jaukeem, is a mature 13-year-old from a small-town in Georgia. Going to church is his favorite thing, so much so that he even wakes up his mom to go. Everyone knows everyone in his small town, and Jaukeem has made a name for himself as "the little music man." What started as singing in church has now progressed to weddings, parties and local fairs. One of his breakout perf...

Although Sydney is the only musical one in her family, she has always had their full support throughout her journey. It began with competing in local talent shows when she was 7 and by the time she was 10, she had already struck gold by winning first place in the Erie County Fair Talent Competition. She has since kept that momentum, singing the national anthem at a Buffalo Sabres game this year an...

Jan Dan is a stage name that was derived from the first part of his given name, Najee spelled backward, and the first letters of his last name, Daniels. Jan Dan's mom, Fundisha, is a singer and songwriter. She landed a record deal with Jermaine Dupri's company, So So Def, and moved Jan Dan and his siblings to Atlanta when he was just 10 years old. Besides his mom, his uncle, LaShawn, was a Grammy...