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Lizzo

**Melissa Viviane Jefferson** (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as **Lizzo** (/ˈlɪzoʊ/), is an American rapper and singer.

## Biography

Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Texas, with her family when she was ten years old. After college she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Before signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums, *Lizzobangers* (2013) and *Big Grrrl Small World* (2015). Her first major-label EP, *Coconut Oil*, was released in 2016.

Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, *Cuz I Love You* (2019), which peaked at number four on the US *Billboard* 200. The album spawned the singles "Juice" and "Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts", which became a viral sleeper hit two years after its initial release. It topped the US *Billboard* Hot 100, and became the longest-leading solo song by a female rapper. Around this time, her 2016 single "Good as Hell" also climbed the charts, reaching the top ten on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Lizzo received eight nominations at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, the most for any artist that year, including nominations for each of the "Big Four" categories, and won the awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Pop Solo Performance for "Truth Hurts", and Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song "Jerome".

In 2021, Lizzo released the single "Rumors" (featuring Cardi B), which debuted in the top five of the *Billboard* Hot 100. Her fourth studio album, *Special* (2022), was preceded by its lead single "About Damn Time", which reached number one on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and made Lizzo the first Black female singer since Whitney Houston in 1994 to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Aside from rapping and singing, Lizzo has also worked as an actor; she served as a voice actor in the animated film *UglyDolls* (2019) and appeared in the crime comedy-drama film *Hustlers* (2019). She is also the host of the Amazon Prime Video reality television series *Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls*, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program. In 2019, *Time* named Lizzo "Entertainer of the Year" for her meteoric rise and contributions to music. In addition to her four Grammy Awards, she has also won a *Billboard* Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.

## Mega Mentoring

Lizzo was the Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 37.
Olly Murs

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## Biography

**Oliver Stanley Murs** (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. Murs was signed to RCA Records and Sony Music in the United Kingdom, and Columbia Records in the United States.

In 2010, Murs released his self-titled debut album, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number two and was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album included the hit singles "Please Don't Let Me Go" and "Thinking of Me". The following year, he released his second album, *In Case You Didn't Know*, which entered the charts at number one and resulted in two number-one singles with "Heart Skips a Beat" and "Dance with Me Tonight". In 2012, he released his third album, *Right Place Right Time*, and released six singles from it; the first, "Troublemaker", was his fourth number one.

In 2014, Murs released the single "Wrapped Up" featuring Gym Class Heroes' Travie McCoy, which peaked at number three. This was the first single to be released from him fourth album *Never Been Better*, which entered the charts at number one. It was followed by a second single, "Up" featuring American singer Demi Lovato. In 2016, he released his fifth album, *24 Hrs*, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, followed by his sixth album, *You Know I Know*, in 2018. After splitting with RCA Records, Murs released his seventh album, *Marry Me*, in 2022.

## Advising

Olly Murs was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice Season 40.
Ne-Yo

**Shaffer Chimere Smith** (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as **Ne-Yo**, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer.

## Biography

He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit "Let Me Love You". The single's successful release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a long-tenured recording contract. He is a recipient of several awards including three Grammy Awards.

Ne-Yo's debut solo single, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Peedi), was released in 2005 to moderate success. His debut studio album, *In My Own Words* (2006), was critically and commercially successful, reaching number one on the *Billboard* 200 chart in the United States. It is certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Australia and saw the success of the single "So Sick", which topped the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart in the United States.

*Because of You* (2007), Ne-Yo's second studio album, was the second number one platinum-selling album debuted on the *Billboard* 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, and received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. His third studio album, *Year of the Gentleman* (2008), saw continued success and further Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album as well as Album of the Year. Its singles "Closer" and "Miss Independent" were also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. *Year of the Gentleman* has been certified platinum twice in the US, selling two million copies, also platinum three times in the UK and once in Japan.

*Libra Scale* (2010), Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, reached number one in the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and number nine on the US *Billboard* 200, seeing a decline in overall sales. His fifth studio album, *R.E.D.* (2012), saw the international success of its lead single "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)", which certified platinum in the United States, became Ne-Yo's fifth chart-topping song in the United Kingdom, and sold over two million copies. Ne-Yo's sixth studio album, *Non-Fiction*, followed in 2015. His seventh studio album, *Good Man*, was released on June 8, 2018.

## Advising

Ne-Yo was a Battle advisor for team Michael J Fox on fantasy voice Season 1.
Joan Jett

**Joan Jett** (born **Joan Marie Larkin**, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer and actress.

## Biography

Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with The Runaways which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". With The Blackhearts, Jett is known for her rendition of the song "I Love Rock 'n Roll" which was number-one on the *Billboard* Hot 100 for seven weeks in 1982. Jett's other notable songs include "Bad Reputation", "Light of Day", "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and her covers of "Crimson and Clover", "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" and "Dirty Deeds".

Jett has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold. She has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll". Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

Jett lives in Long Beach, New York, and has been a New York resident since the late 1970s.

## Advising

Joan Jett was a Battle advisor for team Brendon Urie + Karise Eden on fantasy voice Season 9.
Martin Garrix

**Martijn Gerard Garritsen** (Dutch: [mɑrˈtɛin ɣəˈrɑrt ˈxɑrɪtsə(n)]; born 14 May 1996), known professionally as **Martin Garrix** and also as **Ytram** and **GRX**, is a Dutch DJ and record producer who was ranked number one on *DJ Mag*'s Top 100 DJs list for three consecutive years—2016, 2017, and 2018.

## Biography

He is best known for his singles "Animals", "In the Name of Love", and "Scared to Be Lonely".

Garrix has performed at music festivals such as Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields. In 2014, he headlined the first edition of Ultra South Africa, making this his first major festival. In the same year, he became the youngest DJ to headline 2014 Ultra Music Festival at the age of 17. He was a resident DJ at Spain's Hï Ibiza (2017) and Ushuaïa Ibiza (2016 and 2018). He founded the label Stmpd Rcrds in 2016, months after leaving Spinnin' Records and before signing with Sony Music.

## Advising

Martin Garrix was a Battle advisor for team Rick Astley on fantasy voice Season 28.
Jason Derulo

**Joel Desrouleaux** (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as **Jason Derulo** (/dəˈruːloʊ/; formerly stylized as **Derülo**), is an American singer and songwriter.

## Biography

Since the start of his solo recording career in 2009, he has sold over 250 million singles worldwide and has achieved eleven platinum singles including "Wiggle", "Talk Dirty", "Want to Want Me", "Trumpets", "It Girl", "In My Head", "Ridin' Solo", and "Whatcha Say".

After contributing and writing songs for various artists, Derulo signed to recording label Beluga Heights, owned by record producer and industry veteran J. R. Rotem. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derulo became a recording artist and released his debut single "Whatcha Say" in May 2009. It sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of triple platinum, and reaching number one in the U.S. and New Zealand. Derulo released his second single, "In My Head", in December 2009 and his self-titled debut studio album *Jason Derulo*, followed on March 2, 2010. He released his second album, *Future History*, on September 16, 2011; the album was preceded by the release of the UK number-one single "Don't Wanna Go Home". Derulo's third international album, *Tattoos*, was released on September 24, 2013, and later repackaged as his third U.S. album, *Talk Dirty*, released on April 15, 2014. In 2015, Derulo released his single "Want to Want Me" and announced his fourth studio album, *Everything Is 4*, which was released on June 2, 2015.

In June 2020, Derulo released the single "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" alongside beat producer Jawsh 685. The song went viral on TikTok and was later remixed by BTS, wherein the remix reached number one in the US, becoming Derulo's second chart-topper in the region. In November 2020, Derulo released another single entitled "Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)" featuring New Caledonian beat producer Nuka. It was inspired from the latter's SoundCloud track known as "The Tampa Beat" which was earlier released in 2018, and has been used in over 23 million TikTok videos.

## Coaching

Jason Derulo was a fantasy Voice Coach for Season 43.

He has been portrayed by William
Keisha Renee

Keisha Renee was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, she reached the Knockouts on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Keisha was born in Los Angeles and grew up singing at church. Gospel music is definitely her foundation, but after high school she moved to Houston where she discovered country music. Though she fell in love with country, it took her a long time to pursue it because she was often told she would be better suited for pop or R&B. Keisha spent seven years working as a professional background singer, and for the last five years her boss has been Nicki Minaj. Touring with Nicki was absolutely amazing, but after having her daughter Amari two years ago, Keisha underwent a big lifestyle change. Throughout her life she has always struggled with her weight and during her pregnancy she weighed 356 pounds and was diagnosed with diabetes. It was a huge wake-up call for her and Keisha feels having her daughter helped save her life. She has since lost the weight and feels like now is the time to finally go after her true dream of becoming a country artist.

## Blinds S4

For her blind audition she sang "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, Usher, & Sia. Keisha picked Brendon as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S4

For her battle she was paired with Gracia Harrison together they sang "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Brendon picked Keisha as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S4

In the knockouts she was paired against Kymberli Joye, Keisha sang "All By Myself" by Celine Dion. Brendon picked Kymberli and she advanced, and Keisha was sent home.
Kris Thomas

Kris Thomas was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 1, He reached the Knockouts on team Michael J Fox.

## Biography

Kris Thomas was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began performing publicly at the age of 14 with his church choir.

He joined the Young Actors Guild, where he gained experience in stage performance and experimented in acting. The following year Thomas joined the Stax Music Academy, where he became a member and lead vocalist of StreetCorner Harmonie. Thomas later featured the Stax students in the music video "Two Kings", in which he joined Pam Tillis.

While obtaining his college degree from Middle Tennessee State University Thomas performed in various talent showcases. Thomas’ R&B cover of "I Know You Won't" by Carrie Underwood landed him a deal with Universal Republic Records.

## Blinds S1

For his blind audition he sang "Saving All my Love for You" by Whitney Houston, he turned the chair of Michael J Fox and defaulted to his team.

## Battles S1

For his battle he was paired with TSoul together they sang "Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition. Michael picked Kris as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S1

In the knockouts he was paired against Tish Haynes Keys. Kris sang "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Michael picked Tish as the winner, and Kris was eliminated from the show.
Jessie J

**Jessica Ellen Cornish** (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as **Jessie J**, is an English singer.

## Biography

Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical *Whistle Down the Wind*. She studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

After signing with Republic Records, Jessie J came to prominence following the release of her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude". Her following single, "Price Tag", topped the charts in nineteen countries including the UK and was followed by the release of her debut album, *Who You Are* (2011), which peaked at number two in the UK. Other singles from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who You Are", "Domino" and "Laserlight", all of which peaked within the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, making Jessie J the first British female artist to have six top-ten singles from a sole studio album. "Domino" also attained further international success, peaking at number six on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 and becoming her second number-one single in the UK. In 2012, Jessie J performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace in June, as well as the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London on 12 August.

Her second album, *Alive* (2013), peaked within the top five on the UK Albums Chart and also included the top-five singles "Wild" and "It's My Party". The release of her third album, *Sweet Talker* (2014), was preceded by the single "Bang Bang" which debuted at number one in the UK and went multi-platinum worldwide. The album made the top five in the UK and peaked at number ten on the US *Billboard* 200, her highest-charting album in the US. As of January 2015, Jessie J had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.

Citing various influences, Jessie J is recognised for an unconventional musical and performance style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. She has received various accolades throughout her career, including the 2011 Critics' Choice Brit Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011. Jessie J has supported various charitable causes, and has appeared on the UK charity telethons BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief.

## Advising

Jessie J was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice Season 2.

She returned in Season 6 again as an advisor for Team Julia Michaels.

She was a Battle Advisor for a third time for team Adele in fantasy voice Season 18.
NSYNC

**NSYNC** (/ɛnˈsɪŋk/, /ɪn-/; also stylized as **\*NSYNC** or '**N Sync**) was an American boy band formed by Chris Kirkpatrick in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich.

## Biography

The group consisted of Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass and Joey Fatone. Their self-titled debut album was successfully released to European countries in 1997, and later debuted in the U.S. market with the single "I Want You Back".

After heavily publicized legal battles with their former manager Lou Pearlman and former record label Bertelsmann Music Group, the group's second album, *No Strings Attached* (2000), sold over one million copies in one day and 2.4 million copies in one week, which was a record for over fifteen years. NSYNC's first two studio albums were both certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). *Celebrity* (2001) debuted with 1.8 million copies in its first week in the US. Singles such as "Girlfriend", "Pop", "Gone" and "It's Gonna Be Me" reached the top 10 in several international charts, with the last being a US *Billboard* Hot 100 number one. In addition to eight Grammy Award nominations, NSYNC performed at the World Series, the Super Bowl and the Olympic Games, and sang or recorded with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Nelly, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Mary J. Blige, country music band Alabama, and Gloria Estefan.

NSYNC last recorded new material in 2002 before undergoing an indefinite hiatus. The five members have reunited occasionally, including at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. The band completed five nationwide concert tours and has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. *Rolling Stone* recognized their instant success as one of the Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments of all time. Justin Timberlake went on to become a ten-time Grammy Award winner throughout his solo career.
Kelsie Rimmer

Kelsie Rimmer was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, she reached the Knockouts on team Mariah Carey.

## Biography

Kelsie Rimmer is a singer from Australia.

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition she sang "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie & Mariah Carey. She picked Mariah as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S2

For her battle she was paired with Agina Alvarez together they sang "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. Mariah picked Kelsie as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S2

In the knockouts she was paired against Emily Luther, Kelsie sang "I'm Like A Bird" by Nelly Furtado. Mariah picked Emily as the winner, and Kelsie was sent home.
Maddison McNamara

Maddison McNamara was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 3, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Maddison McNamara is a singer from Australia.

## Blinds S3

For her blind audition she sang "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, & Sia. Maddison picked Brendon as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S3

For her battle she was paired with Brooke Simpson together they sang "Elastic Heart" by Sia. Brendon picked Maddison as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S3

In the knockouts she was paired against Karise Eden. Maddison sang "The Sound Of Silence" by Disturbed. Karise won the knockout, but Brendon used his save on Maddison and both advanced to the Live Playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S3

For her playoffs performance she sang "Stole the Show" by Kygo featuring Parson James. Brendon did not pick Maddison to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
Louisa Johnson

Louisa Johnson was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Lea Michele.

## Biography

Johnson was born in 1998 in Essex. Her father is a construction worker and her mother a driving instructor She was raised in Thurrock.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "Who's Lovin' You" by The Jackson 5, She turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, Pharrell Williams, & Lea Michele, she picked Lea as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Adam Pearce together they sang "Love Hurts" by Nazareth. Lea picked Louise as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S6

In the knockouts she was paired against Casey Desmond, Louise decided to sing "House Of The Rising Sun" by Eric Burdon and the Animals. Lea picked Casey as the winner but then saved Louise and both advanced to the live playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S6

For her playoffs performance she sang "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys. Lea did not select her to join the top 12 and she was sent home.
Madi Krstevski

Madi Krstevski was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Julia Michaels. She had also been a member of team Lea Michele, prior to being stolen.

## Biography

Madi (Madison) Krstevski known professionally as Madi K, is an Australian singer songwriter and performer. Born April 20, 2000 and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Beginning her professional career at age 17.

Madi has volunteered for several charities and performed at fundraising events for My Room - Children's Cancer Charity, Mother's Day Classic and Koala Kids.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, Brendon Urie & Lea Michele. Madi picked Lea and joined her team.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Sarah Tucker together they sang "Shout Out To My Ex" by Little Mix. Lea picked Madi as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S6

In the knockouts she was paired against Emily Green, Madi sang "Human" by Christina Perri. Emily won the knockout, Julia Michaels's stole Madi and both of them advanced to the playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S6

For her playoffs performance she sang "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars. Julia did not select her to join the top 12 and she was sent home.
Pip

Pip was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, he reached the Live Playoffs on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

**Phillip Andrew Arnold** (born April 26, 1992, in Marietta, Georgia), known professionally as **Pip**, is an American, funk-pop artist.

During his childhood, Pip was interested in music, reading, lacrosse, and Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009.

Pip's musical aspirations were fostered by his older sister who holds a degree in musical theater. Growing up in a large musical family Pip learned to play various instruments, mainly piano, sang lead in local shows, and performed/entertained in the Marietta area. During four years at Kennesaw Mountain High School Pip starred in several plays, landing the lead of Huckleberry Finn during his senior year in the musical *Big River*.

## Blinds S5

For his blind audition he sang "House of the Rising Sun" by Eric Burdon and the Animals, He turned all four chairs, and then picked Brendon Urie as his coach.

## Battles S5

For his battle he was paired with Naomi Price together they sang "Hello" by Adele. Brendon picked Pip as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts he was paired against Kelsea Johnson, Pip won the knockout singing "Waving Through a Window'" by Ben Platt & Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen

## Live Playoffs S5

For his playoffs performance he sang "Shout" by Tears for Fears. Brendon did not select for him to join the top 12 and he was sent home.
Olivia Rodrigo

**Olivia Isabel Rodrigo** (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

## Biography

She gained recognition in the late 2010s with her lead roles on the Disney television programs *Bizaardvark* and *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. After signing with Geffen and Interscope Records in 2020, Rodrigo released her debut single "Drivers License", which broke various records and became one of the best-selling songs of 2021, propelling her to mainstream fame. She followed it up with singles "Deja Vu" and "Good 4 U", and released her debut solo studio album, *Sour* (2021), which was met with critical and commercial success, winning various accolades including three Grammy Awards. A Disney+ documentary, *Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U*, chronicling her creative process with *Sour*, followed in 2022.

Rodrigo has achieved two *Billboard* Hot 100 number-one singles, one *Billboard* 200 number-one album, and five multi-Platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition to other recognitions, she has won an American Music Award, seven *Billboard* Music Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards. *Time* named her the 2021 Entertainer of the Year and *Billboard* named her Woman of the Year in 2022.

## Coaching

Olivia Rodrigo is a fantasy coach who started coaching in Season 50

She is portrayed by Caleb.

## Advising

Olivia Rodrigo was a Battle advisor for team Taylor Swift on fantasy voice Season 30.

She returned as a Battle advisor for fantasy voice Season 45 this time for team Hozier.

She was a battle advisor for a third time for team Julia Michaels during All Stars Season 4.

## Mega Mentoring

Olivia Rodrigo was the Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 7.
Riley Elmore

Riley Elmore was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, he reached the Battles on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

*Riley's passion for music began when he started playing the trombone in the fourth grade. When he joined a Jazz Band, he discovered a passion for Frank Sinatra. Every time Riley takes the stage, he wears a pin with Frank Sinatra sayings given to him by his grandfather. Riley is definitely an old soul, but as a young artist, he still gets nervous on stage and deals with confidence issues, so performing for four superstar coaches is a big step.*

## Blinds S6

For his blind audition he sang "The Way You Look Tonight" by *Frank Sinatra.*, He only turned the chairs of Julia Michaels & Lea Michele. Riley picked Julia as his coach and joined her team.

## Battles S6

For his battle he was paired with SandyRedd together they sang "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake. Julia picked Sandy as the winner and Riley was sent home.
Kristi Hoopes

Kristi Hoopes was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 3, she reached the Battles on team Sia.

## Biography

Being from Colorado, Kristi describes herself as a "Rocky Mountain Hippie Chick." Kristi became interested in music after hearing Loretta Lynn's version of "These Boots Are Made for Walking," which inspired her to perform the song at her third grade talent show, which she won. Currently, Kristi is pursuing a music business degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The Voice is a great opportunity to help Kristi with her career, perspective and artistry.

## Blinds S3

For her blind audition she sang "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love" by Trisha Yearwood, she turned the chairs of Adam Levine & Sia. Kristi picked Sia as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S3

For her battle she was paired with Rachel Messer together they sang "Girl Crush" by Little Big Town. Sia picked Rachel as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts, and Kristi was sent home.
JoJo

**Joanna Noëlle Levesque** (born December 20, 1990), known professionally as **JoJo**, is an American singer and actress.

## Biography

She began performing in singing competitions and local talent shows as a child. In 2003, record producer Vincent Herbert noticed her after she competed on the television show *America's Most Talented Kids* and asked her to audition for his record label Blackground Records. After signing with the label, JoJo released her eponymous debut studio album in 2004. It peaked at number four on the US *Billboard* 200 and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over four million copies worldwide to date.

With her debut single "Leave (Get Out)" peaking atop the US *Billboard* Mainstream Top 40 chart, JoJo became the youngest solo artist in history to top the chart at age 13. The song peaked at 12 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and was certified gold by the RIAA along with its follow-up single "Baby It's You". Her second studio album *The High Road* (2006) spawned her first top-five Hot 100 hit "Too Little Too Late", peaking at number three, becoming her first single to be certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was later certified gold, selling over three million copies worldwide to date.

Record label disputes delayed JoJo from commercially releasing her third studio album; she released two mixtapes independently, *Can't Take That Away from Me* (2010) and *Agápē* (2012). After her contractual release, JoJo signed with Atlantic Records in 2014 and released her first commercial EP *III* (2015), followed by her third studio album *Mad Love* (2016), which became her third top-ten album in the US. She left Atlantic in 2017 and founded her record label Clover Music through a joint venture with Warner Records, where she re-recorded and re-released her debut and second albums as the label's first project in 2018. JoJo's fourth studio album *Good to Know* was released in May 2020, preceded by its first single, "Man". In October, she released her first Christmas album called *December Baby*. By 2007, JoJo had sold more than seven million records worldwide, including 2.1 million albums and four million digital downloads in the United States.

In addition to her music career, JoJo has also pursued an acting career. In 2006, she made her on-screen feature film debut in *Aquamarine* and *R.V.* alongside Robin Williams. She has also had guest appearances on the television shows *The Bernie Mac Show* (2002), *American Dreams* (2004), *Romeo!* (2006), *Hawaii Five-0* (2011) and *Lethal Weapon* (2017). Other films JoJo has appeared in include the Lifetime Television film *True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet* (2008) and *G.B.F.* (2013).

## Advising

JoJo was a Battle advisor for team Lea Michele on fantasy voice Season 6.
John Legend

**John Roger Stephens** (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as **John Legend**, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer.

## Biography

He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". He then signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music and released his debut album *Get Lifted* (2004), which reached the top ten on the *Billboard* 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

The album earned him eight nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, including nominations for the singles "So High" with Lauryn Hill and "Ordinary People", with the latter song winning for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, while also earning him awards for Best New Artist and Best R&B Album. His second studio album *Once Again* (2006), spawned the single "Save Room", and became his second top ten album on the *Billboard* 200 chart. The lead single from his third album *Evolver* (2008), "Green Light" featuring André 3000, reached the top 40 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. In June 2008, he released the live album *John Legend: Live from Philadelphia*.

Legend would later collaborate with The Roots on the album *Wake Up!* (2010). His fourth studio album, *Love in the Future* (2013), spawned the single "All of Me", which peaked at number one on the *Billboard* Hot 100, and has been certified 13× platinum by the RIAA. In 2015, he was featured on the single "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor, which reached the top ten in the U.S. Legend has since released the albums *Darkness and Light* (2016), *A Legendary Christmas* (2018), and *Bigger Love* (2020).

In 2007, Legend received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Legend won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award in 2015 for co-writing the song "Glory" from the film *Selma*. He has received a total of twelve Grammy Awards. In 2017, Legend won a Tony Award for co-producing *Jitney* for the Broadway stage. In 2018, Legend portrayed Jesus Christ in NBC's adaptation of the rock opera *Jesus Christ Superstar*. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his acting role, and won for his role as a producer of the show, making him the first black man and second youngest person to have won all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). Legend is also the recipient of the NAACP's President's Award.

## Coaching

John Legend is a former fantasy voice coach. He appeared in Season 5, and Seasons 7-9

He was portrayed by Thomas H

## Advising

John Legend was a Battle advisor for team Taylor Swift on fantasy voice All Stars Season 2, and on Fantasy Voice Season 39.

Later he returned and was a Battle advisor on fantasy voice Season 43 for team Jason Derulo.
Jimin

**Park Ji-min** (Korean: 박지민; born October 13, 1995), known mononymously as **Jimin**, is a South Korean singer and dancer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under the record label Big Hit Entertainment.

## Biography

Jimin has released three solo tracks under BTS' name—"Lie" in 2016, "Serendipity" in 2017, and "Filter" in 2020—all of which have charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. He released his first credited solo song, the digital track "Promise", which he co-wrote, in 2018 and recorded the duet "With You" with Ha Sung-woon for the soundtrack for the TvN drama *Our Blues* in 2022. Jimin released his debut solo album, *Face* in 2023. It debuted at number one in South Korea and Japan, and number two in the United States, while its second single, "Like Crazy", debuted at number one on the US *Billboard* Hot 100, making him the highest-charting Korean solo artist in history on the *Billboard* 200 and the Hot 100 at the time, and the first to debut atop the latter.

## Mega Mentoring

Jimin was the Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 12.
Lindsey Pavao

Lindsey Pavao was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, she reached the battles on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

A bartender from Sacramento, Lindsay always knew she had musical talent - but didn't start performing seriously in public until recently. Until her blind audition, Lindsey hadn’t performed for more than 40 people. But the relative newcomer's natural ability was apparent to the coaches. Immediately after she performed her own unique interpretation of Trey Songz' "Say Aah"

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition she sang "Say Aahl" by Trey Songz, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, Brendon Urie & Mariah Carey. She picked Brendon as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S2

For her battle she was paired with Leah Jenea together they sang "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper. Brendon picked Leah as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts eliminating Lindsey from the show.
Lewis Capaldi

**Lewis Marc Capaldi** (born 7 October 1996) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician.

## Biography

He was nominated for the Critics' Choice Award at the 2019 Brit Awards. In March 2019, his single "Someone You Loved" topped the UK Singles Chart where it remained for seven weeks, and in November 2019, it reached number one on the US *Billboard* Hot 100; it was nominated at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and won the 2020 Brit Award for Song of the Year. Capaldi also won the 2020 Brit Award for Best New Artist.

On 17 May 2019, he released his debut album, *Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent*, which remained at the top of the UK Albums Chart for six weeks. It later went on to become the best selling album of 2019 and 2020 in the UK, and "Someone You Loved" was the best selling single of 2019 in the UK. In May 2020, it was announced that Capaldi's song "Someone You Loved" had become the longest-running top 10 UK single of all time by a British artist.

## Coaching

Lewis Capaldi is a former fantasy voice coach. He appeared in Season 11, Season 17, Season 19, and Season 21

He was portrayed by Thomas G.

## Advising

Lewis Capaldi was a Battle advisor for team Sabrina Carpenter on fantasy voice Season 45.
Javier Colon

Javier Colon was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, he reached the Battles on team Usher.

## Biography

***Javier Colon** (stylized as **Colón**; born April 29, 1978) is an American acoustic singer-songwriter. He has referred to his style of music as being "acoustic soul." He was a member of EmcQ and The Derek Trucks Band, and worked with many musicians before going solo. From 2002 to 2006, he was signed to Capitol Records, known as artist **Javier**. In 2006, however, the contract was terminated and Javier Colon became an independent artist with his own label, Javier Colon Music.*

## Blinds S4

For his blind audition he sang "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper, He turned the chairs of Usher, & Sia, However Usher blocked Sia, so Javier defaulted to team Usher.

## Battles S4

For his battle he was paired with Noah Mac together they sang "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles. Usher picked Noah as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, and Javier was sent home.
John Fogerty

**John Cameron Fogerty** (born May 28, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Together with Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom Fogerty, he founded the band Creedence Clearwater Revivall (CCR), for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter.

## Biography

CCR had nine top-10 singles and eight gold albums between 1968 and 1972, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Since CCR parted ways in 1972, Fogerty has had a successful solo career, which continues. He was listed on *Rolling Stone* magazine's list of 100 Greatest Songwriters (at No. 40) and the list of 100 Greatest Singers (at No. 72). His songs include "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising", "Fortunate Son", "Green River", "Down on the Corner", "Who'll Stop the Rain", "Centerfield" and "The Old Man Down the Road".

## Advising

John Fogerty was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice All Stars Season 2.
Liam Walker

Liam Walker was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, he reached the Knockouts on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Liam Walker is a singer from the United Kingdom.

## Blinds S6

For his blind audition he sang "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac, He turned the chairs of Julia Michaels & Brendon Urie. Liam picked Brendon as his coach and joined his team.

## Battles S6

For his battle he was paired with Davon Fleming together they sang "(Sittin' On) The dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. Brendon picked Liam and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S6

In the knockouts he was paired against Ruti Olajugbagbe, Liam decided to sing "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac. Brendon picked Ruti as the winner and Liam was eliminated.
Mercedes Ferreira-Dias

Mercedes Ferreira-Dias was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 1, she reached third place on team Brendon Urie, she also was formally a member of team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

*Mercedes is excited to make it on "The Voice", she has been performing as much as possible by singing at local events. In her spare time, she teaches music to kids, but it's hard to balance music with her demanding school schedule. Her parents immigrated from Venezuela seeking a better life, so academics are very important to her and her family. Mercedes is at the top of her class, but she wants to see if music is a viable option for her before applying to colleges."*

## Blinds S1

For her blind audition she sang "What About Us" by P!nk, She turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, and Michael J Fox. She picked Fox and joined his team.

## Battles S1

For her battle she was paired with Addison Agen together they sang "Latch" by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith. Michael picked Jackie as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S1

In the knockouts she was paired against Josh Kaufman she beat him singing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan.

## Live Playoffs S1

For her playoffs performance she sang "Baby Come Back" by Player. It was enough for Fox to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S1

In the top 12 she sang "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S1

In the top 11 she sang "These Dreams" by Heart. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 10.

## Top 10 S1

In the top 10 she sang "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the Semifinals.

## Semifinals S1

In the Semifinals she sang "This I Promise You" by NSYNC. For this performance she received an iTunes Bonus, however it was not enough to put her directly into the finale and she ended up in the instant save. In the save she sang "Gravity" by John Mayer which was enough for her to beat Jordan Smith and Vince Kidd

## Finale S1

In the finale she sang "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson for her solo. For her Duet with Brendon Urie they sang "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco. Then finally for her original she sang "Journey". She received iTunes bonuses for her solo and original performances. After the vote was over it was revealed that she came in third place.
Kawan DeBose

Kawan DeBose was a contestant of the fantasy voice Season 2, he reached the knockouts on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

*Kawan DeBose is a singer from Miami, Florida.*

## Blinds S2

For his blind audition he sang "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye, He only turned the chair of Brendon Urie, and defaulted to his team.

## Battles S2

For his battle he was paired with Wé McDonald together they sang "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. Brendon picked Kawan as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S2

In the knockouts he was paired against Amanda Brown, he sang "Love Lies" by Khalid & Normani. Brendon picked Amanda and Kawan was sent home.
Megan Rose

Megan Rose was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Live Playoffs on team John Legend, she was also briefly a member of team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Megan's dad is her biggest musical inspiration and was a natural musician who could play anything by ear. When she was younger, she discovered that her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis before she was born. Megan attends San Francisco State University while trying to pursue a career in music. She performs in and around school, singing the national anthem or performing at live events around campus. She has even sung at the San Francisco Half Marathon. It's difficult pursuing a career in country music while living in San Francisco as there's not much opportunity for country music artists in the area. Her dream is to move to Nashville after college to pursue her love for country music.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry, she only turned the chair of Brendon Urie and defaulted to his team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Casi Joy together they sang "Stuck Like Glue" by Sugarland. Brendon picked Casi as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts, then John Legend used his last steal on Megan and she also advanced.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Brandon Showell, Megan won the knockout by singing "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper.

## Live Playoffs S5

For her playoffs performance she sang "God Gave Me You" by Blake Shelton. John did not select her to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
Maisie Peters

**Maisie Hannah Peters** (born 28 May 2000) is an English singer-songwriter.

## Biography

After independently releasing two singles, she was signed to Atlantic Records, with whom she released two EPs and the second series soundtrack to the British comedy series *Trying*.

In 2021, she left Atlantic and signed with Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records label. Shortly afterwards, she released her debut studio album, *You Signed Up for This*. Peters released her second album, *The Good Witch*, in June 2023. Peters became the youngest solo British female artist to claim a number one on the UK Charts in almost a decade with *The Good Witch*.

## Advising

Maisie Peters was a Battle advisor for team Taylor Swift on fantasy voice All Stars Season 4.
MaKenzie Thomas

MaKenzie Thomas was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 3, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

MaKenzie Thomas is a singer from Wallingford, Kentucky.

## Blinds S3

For her blind audition she sang "Big White Room" by Jessie J, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, Adam Levine & Sia. MaKenzie picked Brendon as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S3

For her battle she was paired with Candice Boyd together they sang "Halo" by Beyoncé. Brendon picked MaKenzie as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S3

In the knockouts she was paired against Mikele Buck, MaKenzie beat him singing "Imagine" by Ariana Grande.

## Live Playoffs S3

For her playoffs performance she sang "Stone Cold" by Demi Lovato. Brendon did not select her to join the top 12 and she was sent home.
Peter Andre

**Peter Andre** (born **Peter James Andrea**, 27 February 1973) is an English singer and television personality.

## Biography

Andre gained popularity as a singer, best known for his singles "Mysterious Girl" and "Flava". He is also known for appearing on the third series of *I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!*, and the thirteenth series of *Strictly Come Dancing*, in which he was partnered with Janette Manrara.

During his time on *I'm a Celebrity*, Andre developed an on-screen romantic relationship with fellow contestant Katie Price. Andre and Price were married two years after the show's finale; they had two children, and together they released the album *A Whole New World* (2006), before divorcing in 2009.

In 2009, Andre released the album *Revelation*, with the single "Behind Closed Doors", which reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. He followed it up with his seventh studio album *Accelerate* in 2010.

## Coaching

Peter Andre was a coach on Season 35 and he was portrayed by Hwacha