Meet the Top 12 singers competing on season 6 of The Voice, which airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm on NBC. One of these contestants will be crowned the winner on May 20.
#24 Christina Grimmie
Coach: Adam Levine
Hometown: Voorhees, NJ
#23 Christina Grimmie
From NBC: “Christina first started her career on YouTube and now has more than 2 million subscribers. Her YouTube popularity landed her an opening spot on the Selena Gomez tour, but she has yet to land a record deal. The Voice is her shot to make it big outside of the online world.”
#22 Delvin Choice
Coach: Adam Levine
Hometown: Greenville, SC
#21 Delvin Choice
From NBC: “After not making a team on season 5, Delvin is back to prove that he belongs on The Voice stage. He joined two bands to prepare for this season and spent the year playing various gigs. He returns to The Voice with the hope of connecting with America and the coaches.”
#20 Kat Perkins
Coach: Adam Levine
Hometown: Scranton, ND
#19 Kat Perkins
From NBC: “Kat started a rock band with her husband, but they divorced six months later and she decided to take a break from the music business. She’s currently a full-time nanny for a family of five, with whom she created an unofficial band with for fun. The Voice is the first time Kat has gone solo and can’t wait to step out on her own.”
#18 Audra McLaughlin
Coach: Blake Shelton
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
#17 Audra McLaughlin
From NBC: “Audra is a hard-working college student who’s overcome a learning disability to earn a 3.5 GPA. A former victim of bullying, Audra is very involved with anti-bullying campaigns and has performed at several charity events. Through her music, she hopes to inspire others who have been victims of bullying.”
#16 Jake Worthington
Coach: Blake Shelton
Hometown: La Porte, TX
#15 Jake Worthington
From NBC: “Jake is a true country kid who loves fishing, mudding and four-wheeling in his free time. He broke his back playing football and had to take it easy for a few months, which allowed him to discover his true passion — music. After not making it on a team in season 5, Jake is back to prove he has what it takes.”
#14 Sisaundra Lewis
Coach: Blake Shelton
Hometown: Lake Hamilton, FL
#13 Sisaundra Lewis
From NBC: “Sisaundra was born into a family of migrant workers and grew up singing in church. She’s had some success singing jingles for commercials, touring with Cirque du Soleil and working as Celine Dion’s vocal director. Now Sisaundra is ready to step into the spotlight as a solo artist.”
#12 Dani Moz
Coach: Shakira
Hometown: Albany, NY
#11 Dani Moz
From NBC: “Dani has always focused on musical theatre. After graduating high school, she got a communications degree in Boston. For three years, she worked at a public relations office during the day and gigged at night. She recently moved to LA to focus on music, and hopes The Voice will make the move worth it.”
#10 Kristen Merlin
Coach: Shakira
Hometown: Nashua, NH
#9 Kristen Merlin
From NBC: “Kristen has always faced ridicule for her tomboy appearance. She loves music and wants to use her passion and the national platform of The Voice to represent others who may be judged by how they look and not who they are.”
#8 Tess Boyer
Coach: Shakira
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
#7 Tess Boyer
From NBC: “Tess grew up dancing, cheerleading and competing in pageants. She was a cheerleader for the St. Louis Rams football team and currently works with special needs children while studying pre-law. Tess’s true love is singing, and she auditioned for The Voice to prove she has what it takes.”
#6 Bria Kelly
Coach: Usher
Hometown: Smithfield, VA
#5 Bria Kelly
From NBC: “Despite her young age, Bria has performed the national anthem more than 40 times and has opened for Miranda Lambert. She’s currently the front woman for her own band, and now that her mother has recovered from a nearly fatal illness, Bria is ready to take her career to the next level.”
#4 Josh Kaufman
Coach: Usher
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
#3 Josh Kaufman
From NBC: “Josh has been singing on-and-off his entire life. He supports his wife and three kids by playing local gigs and working as an SAT prep tutor. Josh is hoping The Voice will allow him to stop tutoring and be a full-time musician to support his family.”
#2 T.J. Wilkins
Coach: Usher
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
#1 T.J. Wilkins
“Growing up in South Central LA, T.J.’s mom encouraged him to get into music to avoid gang violence. Her encouragement helped him win a singing competition, where he had the opportunity to play with his biggest idol, Stevie Wonder. Now he wants make it on the national stage to help get his mom into a safer environment.”
Staff Writer, BuddyTV
Jeff Dodge, a graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena.
