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Abby

Abby has been a fantasy coach since Season 14, while she does enjoy coaching especially since it helps her explore love of rock and R&B music, her first passion is her work as an EMT. Abby spends much of her time helping hurt and sick people and hopes to continue this trend and become a firefighter.

## Coaches

Selena GomezUsherShakiraAriana GrandeSabrina CarpenterChris ColferMiley CyrusEd SheeranJonathan GroffBen Platt

## Other Finalists

Matt Terry: Season 14-Third PlaceKimberly Nichole: Season 15-Runner-UpNoah Guthrie: Season 16-Runner-UpFrank Lakoudis: Season 18-Runner-UpJosh Halverson: Season 39-Runner-UpNate Butler: Season 39-Fourth PlaceZayn Malik: Season 36-Third PlaceAlexa Cappelli: Season 41-Runner-UpMichael Sanchez: Season 46-Runner-UpMichael B: Season 47-Third Place
Holly Summers-Clarke

Holly Summers-Clarke was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Top 11 on team Lea Michele.

## Biography

Holly Summers-Clarke is a 28 year old singer from Australia.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "Sitting On Top Of The World" by Delta Goodrem, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, John Legend & Lea Michele. Holly picked Lea and joined her team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Ashley De La Rosa together they sang "Boo'd Up" by Ella Mai. Lea picked Holly as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Jake Barker, Holly won the knockout by singing "Praying" by Kesha

## Live Playoffs S5

For her playoffs performance she sang "Never Enough" by Loren Allred. It was enough for Lea to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S5

In the top 12 she sang "Take It All" by Adele. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S5

In the top 11 she sang "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. She did not receive enough votes to advance and found herself in the save. For save she sang "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten. She did not win the save and was sent home.
James Wolpert

James Wolpert was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 1, He reached the top 12 on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

*Originally from Strasburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Wolpert moved to Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon University to pursue art, but dropped out and ended up working as an "Apple Store Genius by day and musician by night", before auditioning on The Voice. As a teenager Wolpert appeared on the television show High School Musical: Get in the Picture where he competed for the chance to win a record contract as well as a cameo appearance in High School Musical 3: Senior Year; he finished in fifth place.*

*He has a younger sister, Rachael. He is a first cousin of actor and singer Jonathan Groff.*

## Blinds S1

For his blind audition he sang "Love Interruption" by Jack White, He turned the chairs of, Julia Michaels, and Brendon Urie. He picked Julia as his coach.

## Battles S1

For his battle he was paired with Zhavia together they sang "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons. Julia picked James as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S1

In the knockouts he was paired against Vince Kidd he beat him singing "More Than a Feeling" by Boston.

## Live Playoffs S1

For his playoffs performance he sang "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell, It was enough for Julia to send him to the top 12.

## Top 12 S1

In the top 12 he sang "Fell in Love With a Girl" by The White Stripes. The Public did not vote for him to advance and he was forced to sing in the instant save. In the save he sang "Hold Back the River" by James Bay, He lost the save to Katrina Cain, and was sent home.
Hwacha

Hwacha is a newer coach on this server. When not coaching he is also a judge/host on the FanGT server. He is known to love reality show/talent shows especially AGT. But in his spare time he is probably doing normal high school activities.

## Coaches

Post MalonePitbullRick AstleyLauvWeird AlPeter AndreBo BurnhamJosh Groban
## Winners

John Holiday Season 33Camila Cabello Season 37Parijita Bastola Season 39
## Other Finalists

Tamara Jade: Season 23-Third PlaceGirl Named Tom: Season 25-Runner-UpBella DeNapoli: Season 28-Fourth PlaceKeegan Ferrell: Season 29-Runner-UpTristen Gressett: Season 30-Runner-UpGrey: Season 35-Third PlaceLiam Payne: Season 37-Fourth PlaceT.3: Season 42-Fourth PlaceDimash Kudaibergen: Season 44-Fourth Place
## Trivia

* He is the youngest coach on The Voice Server
Gavin Rossdale

**Gavin McGregor Rossdale** (born 30 October 1965) is an English musician, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush.

## Biography

He helped form Bush in 1992; on the band's separation in 2002, he became the lead singer and guitarist for Institute and later began a solo career. He resumed his role in Bush when the band reunited in 2010. In 2013, he received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.

## Advising

Gavin Rossdale was a Battle advisor for team Selena Gomez on fantasy voice Season 16
Dana Harper

Dane Harper was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 3, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Adam Levine.

## Biography

Dana Harper is a singer from Dallas, Texas.

## Blinds S3

For her blind audition she sang "Jealous" by Nick Jonas, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, Adam Levine & Sia, Dana picked Adam as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S3

For her battle she was paired with Josiah Hawley together they sang "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script. Adam picked Dana to win the battle and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S3

In the knockouts she was paired against Jason Warrior, Dana beat him singing "Hello" by Adele.

## Live Playoffs S3

For her playoffs performance she sang "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur. Adam did not select her to join the top 12 and she was sent home.
CeeLo Green

**Thomas DeCarlo Callaway** (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as **CeeLo Green** (or **Cee Lo Green**), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer.

## Biography

He is known for his work in hip hop and R&B, including the Gnarls Barkley single "Crazy" and his solo single "Fuck You".

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Green came to initial prominence as a member of the Southern hip hop group Goodie Mob. He subsequently began a solo career, releasing two albums on Arista Records: *Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections* (2002) and *Cee-Lo Green... Is the Soul Machine* (2004).

Green's next project was Gnarls Barkley, a collaboration with DJ Danger Mouse. In 2006, the duo scored a worldwide hit with "Crazy", which reached the top five in twenty countries, including the U.S. and U.K. With Gnarls Barkley, Green released two albums: 2006's platinum-selling *St. Elsewhere* and 2008's *The Odd Couple*. In 2010, Green continued his solo career with the album *The Lady Killer*, which spawned his biggest solo hit, "Fuck You". The song peaked at number two on the *Billboard* Hot 100, and reached the top 10 in thirteen countries. Green has released three further solo albums, *Cee Lo's Magic Moment* (2012), *Heart Blanche* (2015), and *CeeLo Green Is Thomas Callaway*, as well as two reunion albums with Goodie Mob, *Age Against the Machine* (2014) and *Survival Kit* (2020).

He voiced Murray the Mummy in the 2012 animated feature film *Hotel Transylvania*, and also appeared in a few television programs and films including his own show, *CeeLo Green's The Good Life*, on TBS. Green has appeared in various commercials, including for 7 Up, Duracell, M&M’s, and sake brand TYKU. His work has earned numerous awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a BET Award, a *Billboard* Music Award, and a Brit Award.

## Coaching

CeeLo Green was a recurring coach on the fantasy voice. He appeared in the following seasons: Seasons 21-22 Season 29, & Season 32

He is portrayed by Trevor

## Advising

CeeLo Green was a Battle advisor for team Brendon Urie on fantasy voice Season 12.
Darius Rucker

**Darius Carlos Rucker** (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

## Biography

He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, and Dean Felber. The band released five studio albums with Rucker as a member and charted six top 40 hits on the *Billboard* Hot 100. Rucker co-wrote most of the songs with the other members of the band.

He released a solo R&B album, *Back to Then* in 2002 on Hidden Beach Recordings but no singles from it charted. Six years later, Rucker signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer, releasing the album, *Learn to Live* that year. Its first single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", made him the first Black artist to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since Charley Pride in 1983. (Ray Charleshit number one in March 1985 in a duet with Willie Nelson with "Seven Spanish Angels".) It was followed by two more number one singles, "It Won't Be Like This for Long" and "Alright" and the number three hit "History in the Making". In 2009, he became the first black American to win the New Artist Award from the Country Music Association, and the second black person to win any award from the association. A second album, *Charleston, SC 1966*, was released on October 12, 2010. The album includes the number one singles, "Come Back Song" and "This". His third country album *True Believers* (2013) reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the US Top Country Albums Billboard chart with singles "True Believers" (#24), "Wagon Wheel" (#1), and "Radio" (#14), all charting on the Billboard U.S. Country charts. His first country Christmas album, *Home for the Holidays* (2014) reached No. 31 on the US Billboard 200 chart and No. 7 on the US Country Chart. His fourth country album, *Southern Style* (2014) reached No. 6 (US Billboard 200) and No. 7 (Billboard US Top Country Albums), respectively with singles "Homegrown Honey" (#6) and "Southern Style" (#8) both charting on the U.S. Country charts in 2014 and 2015. His most recent country album *When Was the Last Time* (2017) charted #8 on the US Billboard 200 and #2 on the US Top Country Albums (Billboard).

## Advising

Darius Rucker was a Battle advisor for team Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani on fantasy voice Season 8.
Bryana Salaz

Bryana Salaz was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, She reached the top 10 on team Mariah Carey, she was also previously on team Thomas Hercules.

## Biography

Salaz's initial aspiration was not in music. For many years, her passion was playing soccer. She was 12 years old when her mom entered her in a military singing competition. Salaz reluctantly agreed to participate. With a lot of encouragement, she stepped onto the stage and discovered that not only did she love singing, she also loved being on stage. As a result of the competition, she was asked to perform at several venues in Hawaii such as Don Ho's Island Grill, Martin Luther King Jr. event at Kapiolani Park and she performed the American National Anthem for the D.A.R.E. program with an audience of about 10,000. She participated in multiple singing competitions and was awarded first place at the Iolani Talent Competition in 2010. She branched out into performing in musicals and auditioned for *High School Musical 2* at the Ft. Shafter Richardson Theatre. Although she was allowed to audition, they told her she was too young for any of the roles. The director, impressed with the audition, created a role for her as the "Jr. Sharpettes." She went on to perform in several more musicals. Upon moving to Atlanta, Salaz continued performing in the theater and singing competitions.

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition she sang "Problem" by Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea, She turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, Thomas Hercules, and Mariah Carey. She picked Thomas as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S2

For her battle she was paired with Bren'nae DeBarge together they sang "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan. Thomas picked Bryana as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S2

In the knockouts she was paired against Noah Jackson. Bryana sang "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey. Thomas picked Noah as the winner however Julia and Mariah both attempted to use their steals on Bryana. She picked Mariah as her new coach and she also advanced to the playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S2

For her playoffs performance she sang "Clarity" by Zedd featuring Foxes. It was enough for Mariah to send her to the top 12.

## Top12 S2

In the top 12 she sang "Diamonds" by Rihanna. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S2

In the top 11 she sang "Bad Liar" by Selena Gomez. She did not receive enough votes to advance immediately and was sent into the instant save. She won the save and advanced to the Top 10, by singing "Turning Tables" by Adele.

## Top 10 S2

In the top 10 she sang "Close" by Ella Mai. She did not receive enough votes to advance immediately and was sent into the instant save. For her second instant save she sang "What a Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera. Bryana was eliminated when Abby Cates won the Instant Save.
Amber Sauer

Amber Sauer was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, she reached the Knockouts on Team Sia, she was also briefly a member of team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

At a young age, Amber found out she was adopted. At 21, Amber decided to connect with her biological family and found out they had musical talent as singers. In 2009, Amber was diagnosed with cervical cancer but miraculously treated it through surgery. Months later she was hospitalized with an autoimmune disease called sarcoidosis. These health scares prompted Amber to move to Los Angeles once she was well and chase her dreams. Since moving, Amber has traveled with many great artists but is still looking for her opportunity to break out as a solo artist.

## Blinds S4

For her blind audition she sang "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, Brendon Urie, & Sia. Amber picked Julia as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S4

For her battle she was paired with Chloe Kohanski together they sang "Thank You" by Dido. Julia picked Chloe as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts, Sia then stole Amber and she also advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S4

In the knockouts she was paired against Whitney Reign, Amber sang "Try" by P!nk. Sia picked Whitney to advance to the Live Playoffs and Amber was sent home.
Emily Luther

Emily Luther was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, she reached the Semifinals on team Mariah Carey.

## Biography

Emily Luther is a from Woonsocket, Rhode Island. She's the first musician in her family and studied at Berklee College of Music. When she was eight years old, she fell in love with musical theater and has been performing ever since. While at Berklee, she made a lot of connections in Los Angeles, and decided to move there when she was 20. While in LA, Emily was asked to sing background. However, she got involved with a team of industry people who judged her on her appearance, which discouraged her from her dream of being a solo artist. After three years in LA, Emily moved back home to Rhode Island to live with her parents. Since moving back home, she performs at weddings and corporate events. The Voice is her second chance to go for her dream with people who only care about what matters most

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition she sang "Summertime" by George Gershwin, she turned all four chairs and picked Mariah Carey as her coach.

## Battles S2

For her battle she was paired with Amanda Brown together they sang "Praying" by Kesha. Mariah picked Emily as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S2

In the knockouts she was paired against Kelsie Rimmer, Emily beat her singing "What About Us" by P!nk.

## Live Playoffs S2

For her playoffs performance she sang "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson. It was enough for Mariah to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S2

In the top 12 she sang "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down]" by Nancy Sinatra. She received an iTunes bonus for this performance and the Public voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S2

In the top 11 she sang "This is Me" by Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman Ensemble. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 10.

## Top 10 S2

In the top 10 she sang "Skyfall" by Adele. She received an iTunes bonus for this performance and the Public voted her into the semifinals.

## Semifinals S2

In the semifinals she sang "When We Were Young" by Adele. She did not get enough votes to advance straight into the semifinals and she was sent to the save. In the Instant Save she sang "Chandelier" by Sia. Abby Cates won the save and Emily was sent home.
James Bay

**James Michael Bay** (born 4 September 1990) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. In 2014, he released his single "Hold Back the River", which was certified platinum, before releasing his debut studio album *Chaos and the Calm* (2014).

## Biography

The album went to number one in the UK and number 15 in the US. In February 2015, Bay received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award. At the 2016 Brit Awards he received the award for Best British Male Solo Artist. Bay also received three nominations at the 2016 Grammy Awards, for Best New Artist, Best Rock Album, and Best Rock Song. In May 2018, he released his second studio album, *Electric Light*.

## Advising

James Bay was a Battle advisor for team Lewis Capaldi on fantasy voice Season 11.

He returned as a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels during All Stars Season 1.
Chris Schummert

Chris Schummert was the winner of the fantasy voice Season 11 His coach was Billie Eillish

## Background

Schummert grew up in the Berlin district of Steglitz . In 2012 he passed his Abitur at the Gymnasium Steglitz and has been studying communication management at the BSP Business School ever since .

## Blinds

For his blind audition he sang "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster The People, He turned the chairs of Julia Michaels and Billie Eillish. He picked Billie to be his coach.

## Battles

For his battle he was paired with Danny Ross together they sang "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker. Billie picked Chris as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts

In the knockouts he beat Stephanie Skipper with the song "Come Together" by The Beatles.

## Live Playoffs

For his playoffs performance he sang "Hey Brother" by Avicii. It was enough for Billie to send him to the top 12.

## Top 13

In the top 13 he sang "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. He received an iTunes bonus for this performance. Public liked his performance and voted him into the top 12.

## Top 12

In the top 12 he sang "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd. Public liked his performance and voted him into the top 10.

## Top 10

In the top 10 he sang "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins. The Public liked him and voted him into the quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals he sang "Money" by Pink Floyd. He received an iTunes bonus for this performance. The Public liked his performance and voted him into the semifinals.

## Semifinals

In the semifinals he sang "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. He received an iTunes bonus for this performance. The Public enjoyed his performance and sent him to the finale.

## Finale

In the finale he sang "Cry To Me" by Solomon Burke for his solo. For his Duet with Billie Eillish they sang "Dream On" by Aerosmith. Then finally for his original he sang "Something Beautiful". He received an iTunes bonus for their duet performance. After the vote was over it was revealed that the public had voted him to be the winner.
Sawyer Fredericks

Sawyer Fredericks was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 1, He reached fourth place on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

Fredericks was born to Kirsten L. and Carl F. Fredericks on March 31, 1999, in Newtown, Connecticut, the youngest of three brothers. At age eight, his family moved to an 88-acre farm near Fultonville, New York. He was home-schooled using the Unschooling method.

At age 11, Fredericks received voice training and began performing regionally at farmers markets, open mics, community events, and folk clubs (such as The Bitter End in New York City). He was a finalist in the Young Artist Talent Search in Pawling, New York in 2012.

## Blinds S1

For his blind audition he sang "I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow" by Dick Burnett, He turned the chairs of Julia Michaels & Michael J Fox, however Brendon Urie's team was full and he could not turn around. Sawyer picked Julia Michaels as his coach.

## Battles S1

For his battle he was paired with Mercedes Ferreira-Dias together they sang "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Julia picked Sawyer as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S1

In the knockouts he was paired against Livia Faith. Sawyer won singing "Collide" by Howie Day, and he advanced to the live playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S1

For his playoffs performance he sang "Trouble" by Ray LaMontagne. It was enough for Julia to send him to the top 12.

## Top 12 S1

In the top 12 he sang "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran. The Public liked his performance and voted him into the top 11.

## Top 11 S1

In the top 11 he sang "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri. The Public liked him and voted him into the top 10.

## Top 10 S1

In the top 10 he sang "She's Always a Woman" by Billy Joel. The Public liked his performance and voted him into the semifinals.

## Semifinals S1

In the semifinals he sang "All I Want" by Kodaline. The Public liked his performance and voted him into the Finale.

## Finale S1

In the finale he sang "Budapest" by George Ezra for his solo. For his Duet with Julia Michaels they sang "Hello Hello" by Elton John featuring Lady Gaga. Then finally for his original he sang "Please". He received iTunes bonuses for his solo and original performances. After the vote was over it was revealed that he had finished in fourth place.
Chevonne

Chevonne was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Lea Michele, she was also briefly a member of team John Legend.

## Biography

Chevonne is a singer from Little Falls, New Jersey.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, she only turned the chair of John Legend and defaulted to his team, however she was the last audition of the season and all of the other coaches already had full teams.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Audri Bartholomew together they sang "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift. John picked Chevonne as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Hannah Mrozak, Chevonne sang "Say Something" by A Great Big World feat Christina Aguilera. John picked Hannah to advance but Chevonne was stolen by Lea Michele and both were sent to the playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S5

For her playoffs performance she sang "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar. Lea did not select her to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
Eliza Gutteridge

Eliza Gutteridge was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Knockouts on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

The teen hails from the Lake District and currently practice's her music at home, dreaming of making it big.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "Wild Horses" by Birdy, she only turned the chair of Julia Michaels and defaulted to her team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Triple Threat together they sang "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor feat John Legend. Julia picked Eliza as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Mia Z, Eliza sang "Don’t Kill My Vibe" by Sigrid. Julia picked Mia as the winner and Eliza was eliminated.
Beth Spangler

Beth Spangler was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, she reached the Battles on team Lea Michele.

## Biography

With a blend of urban, pop and country, recording artist Beth Spangler is steadily working her way to being one of pop culture’s definitive young stars.  Her strong, emotional voice has its own distinctive qualities, while her sparkling personality is contagious both on and off the stage.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé, She turned the chairs of Brendon Urie, Pharrell Williams, & Lea Michele. Beth picked Lea as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Sheldon Riley together they sang "Diamonds" by Rihanna. Lea picked Sheldon as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, while Beth was sent home.
Chris Stapleton

**Christopher Alvin Stapleton** (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.

## Biography

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Staffordsville, Kentucky. In 2001, Stapleton moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University but dropped out to pursue his career in music. Subsequently, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.

As of 2018, Stapleton has amassed credits writing and co-writing over 170 songs. He has co-written six number-one country songs, including Kenny Chesney's five-week number-one "Never Wanted Nothing More", Josh Turner's "Your Man", George Strait's "Love's Gonna Make It Alright", and Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer". His songs have appeared on many artists' albums including Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, and Taylor Swift. He has co-written with several artists as well including Vince Gill, Peter Frampton, Sheryl Crow, and Ed Sheeran.

As a vocalist, Stapleton sang lead in two bands before he started recording as a solo artist including a bluegrass ensemble from 2008 to 2010 called the SteelDrivers and The Jompson Brothers. After that, he released his solo debut: the critically acclaimed studio album titled *Traveller* (2015), which reached number one on the US *Billboard* 200 and was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His version of "Tennessee Whiskey" was certified Diamond by the RIAA. His second studio album *From a Room: Volume 1* was released in May 2017, and earned him a second CMA Award for Album of the Year and also a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. *From a Room: Volume 2* was released in December 2017. Stapleton released his fourth studio album *Starting Over* in 2020, for which he won his third Grammy for Best Country Album. The title track was issued as its lead single.

Stapleton has been recognized with several awards including eight Grammy Awards, 10 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, and 14 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. He was named the ACM's Artist-Songwriter of the Decade. In 2023, *Rolling Stone* ranked Stapleton at number 170 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

## Advising

Chris Stapleton was a Battle advisor for team Brendon Urie on fantasy voice Season 17.

He returned as a battle advisor in Season 23 for team Taylor Swift.
Darren Criss

**Darren Everett Criss** (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter.

## Biography

He rose to fame starring on the television series *Glee* (2010–2015) and received Emmy and Golden Globe acting awards for his leading role as spree killer Andrew Cunanan in *The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story* (2018). He has also appeared on Broadway and in film and has released several musical albums.

A founding member and co-owner of StarKid Productions, a musical theater company based in Chicago, Criss first garnered attention playing the lead role of Harry Potter in, and writing most of the music and lyrics for, StarKid's musical production of *A Very Potter Musical*. Criss has also starred on Broadway as a replacement in both *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying* and *Hedwig and the Angry Inch*. In 2015, Criss co-founded Elsie Fest which is touted as "New York City's first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from the stage and screen".

In March 2017, Criss debuted his indie pop band Computer Games along with his brother Chuck Criss. In addition to his music endeavors, Criss starred in the second installment of Ryan Murphy's *American Crime Story*. Subtitled *The Assassination of Gianni Versace* (2018), Criss's portrayal of spree killer Andrew Cunanan received acclaim from critics, and earned him an Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries, or Television Film.

## Advising

Darren Criss was a Battle advisor for team Brendon Urie on fantasy voice Season 22.
Gwen Stefani

**Gwen Renée Stefani** (/stəˈfɑːni/; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, fashion designer and actress.

## Biography

She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the band No Doubt, whose singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak", from their 1995 breakthrough studio album *Tragic Kingdom*, as well as "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life" from later albums.

During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on a solo pop career in 2004 by releasing her debut studio album *Love. Angel. Music. Baby.* Inspired by pop music from the 1980s, the album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned six singles, including "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "Cool". "Hollaback Girl" reached number one on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart while also becoming the first US download to sell one million copies. In 2006, Stefani released her second studio album, *The Sweet Escape*. Among the singles were "Wind It Up" and "The Sweet Escape", the latter of which was number three on the *Billboard* Hot 100 year-end chart of 2007. Her third solo album, *This Is What the Truth Feels Like* (2016), was her first solo album to reach number one on the *Billboard* 200 chart. Her fourth solo album and first full-length Christmas album, *You Make It Feel Like Christmas*, was released in 2017 and charted 19 tracks on *Billboard*'s Holiday Digital Song Sales component chart in the United States. Stefani has released several singles with Blake Shelton, including "Nobody but You" (2020), which reached number 18 in the US.

Stefani has won three Grammy Awards. As a solo artist, she has received an American Music Award, Brit Award, World Music Award, and two *Billboard* Music Awards. In 2003, she debuted her clothing line L.A.M.B. and expanded her collection with the 2005 Harajuku Lovers line, inspired by Japanese culture and fashion. *Billboard* magazine ranked Stefani the 54th most successful artist and 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000–2009 decade. VH1 ranked her 13th on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list in 2012. Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

## Coaching

Gwen Stefani was a fantasy coach on Season 8

She was portrayed by Laura
Paul McCartney

**Sir James Paul McCartney** CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter and bassist for The Beatles.

## Biography

One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, he is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre–rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history.

Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock 'n' roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career when he joined John Lennon"s skiffle group, The Quarrymen, in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later involved himself with the London avant-garde and spearheaded the incorporation of experimental aesthetics into the Beatles' studio productions. Starting with the 1967 album *Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band*, he gradually became the band's *de facto* leader, providing the creative impetus for most of their music and film projects. Many of his Beatles songs, including "And I Love Her", "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Blackbird", rank among the most covered songs in history.

After the Beatles disbanded, he debuted as a solo artist with the 1970 album *McCartney* and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. Led by McCartney, Wings was one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, with more than a dozen international top 10 singles and albums. He resumed his solo career in 1980 and has toured as a solo artist since 1989. Without Wings, his UK or US number-one hits have included "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" (with Linda), "Coming Up", "Pipes of Peace", "Ebony and Ivory" (with Stevie Wonder), and "Say Say Say" (with Michael Jackson). Beyond music, he has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education.

McCartney has written or co-written 32 songs that have topped the *Billboard* Hot 100, and, as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the US. His honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), an Academy Award, 18 Grammy Awards, an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965 and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of £800 million

## Coaching

Paul McCartney was a coach on Season 38 and All Stars Season 1.

He was portrayed by William

## Advising

Paul McCartney was a Battle advisor for team Brendon Urie on fantasy voice Season 25.
Kehlani

**Kehlani Ashley Parrish** (born April 24, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe in 2011.

## Biography

In 2014, Kehlani released their first commercial mixtape, *Cloud 19*. The mixtape was listed as one of the *Complex*'s "50 Best Albums of 2014." Their second commercial mixtape, *You Should Be Here* (2015), debuted at number 5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. In 2016, they were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for *You Should Be Here*. Kehlani released their debut studio album, *SweetSexySavage*, in 2017. They released their second studio album *It Was Good Until It Wasn't* in 2020. They released their third studio album *Blue Water Road* on April 29, 2022.

Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. They were adopted and raised by their aunt when their mother, who had a drug addiction, served time in jail. Kehlani's father, who also had a drug addiction, died when they were a toddler. During their teenage years, they attended the Oakland School for the Arts, where they initially practiced dance, particularly ballet and modern dance.

Early in their life, Kehlani aspired to train as a dancer at the Juilliard School, but they had a knee injury in junior high, which led them to turn their attention towards singing. While living with their aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, whom today they describe as some of their early musical influences. When they were 14, Kehlani was recruited to join a local pop cover band, Poplyfe.

## Coaching

Kehlani was a Fantasy Voice coach on Season 41.

She was portrayed by William.

## Advising

Kehlani was a Battle advisor for team Halsey on fantasy voice Season 45.
Alesha Dixon

**Alesha Anjanette Dixon** (born 7 October 1978) is an English singer, rapper, dancer, television personality, and author.

## Biography

She gained recognition in the early 2000s as a member of the R&B, garage and hip hop group Mis-Teeq who had seven UK top 10 hits and two top 10 double platinum albums. The group disbanded in 2005 and Dixon then pursued a music career as a solo artist, signing a recording contract with Polydor Records. She recorded her debut solo album, *Fired Up* in 2006, releasing her debut single "Lipstick", followed by "Knockdown", after which her popularity as a singer had declined and was subsequently dropped from Polydor.

As a television presenter, Dixon has hosted *Alesha's Street Dance Stars* (2010), *Your Face Sounds Familiar* (2013), *Text Santa* (2014–2015), *Dance Dance Dance* (2017), *The Greatest Dancer* (2019–2020), *Comic Relief* (2019–2022), and the *Eurovision Song Contest 2023*. She has also written a series of children's books titled *Lightning Girl*.

## Advising

Alesha Dixon was a Battle advisor for team Adam Young on fantasy voice Season 47.
DNCE

**DNCE** is an American dance-rock band consisting of lead singer Joe Jonas, drummer Jack Lawless, and guitarist JinJoo Lee. Bassist and keyboardist Cole Whittle was a part of the band from when it started in 2015 to when it went on hiatus in 2018.

## Biography

DNCE's music is mainly dance-rock, dance-pop, pop rock, and funk-pop. The band signed with Republic Records, who released their debut single, "Cake by the Ocean", which was released on September 18, 2015. The song reached the top 10 on several charts, including on the US *Billboard* Hot 100, where it peaked at number nine. Their debut extended play (EP), *Swaay*, was released on October 23, 2015. Their self-titled debut studio album was released on November 18, 2016. Their second EP, *People to People*, was released on June 15, 2018. They were also nominated for Favorite New Artist for the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards and Best Song to Lip Sync and Best Anthem for the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards. The group performed at the 2017 Fashion Meets Music Festival. In February 2022, DNCE returned after their hiatus with a collaboration with Kygo titled "Dancing Feet".
Avery Wilson

Avery Wilson was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, he reached the Live Playoffs on team Lea Michele, he also was briefly a member of team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

**Avery Wilson** (born July 18, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Prior to *The Voice*, Wilson had regional hit songs played in rotation in the Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts markets. In 2015 he released "If I Have To", the first single from his debut album

## Blinds S5

For his blind audition he sang "Without You" by David Guetta feat Usher, He only turned the chair of Julia Michaels and defaulted to her team. At the time of his audition though the teams of Brendon Urie & Lea Michele were already full.

## Battles S5

For his battle he was paired with Lucas Holliday together they sang "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown. Julia picked Lucas as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts. Then Lea Michele stole Avery and he also advanced.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts he was paired against Madilyn Bailey, Avery won the knockout by singing "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 feat Cardi B.

## Live Playoffs S5

For his playoffs performance he sang "Lucid Dreams" by Juice Wrld. Lea did not select him to join the top 12 and he was sent home.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

**Grace Potter and the Nocturnals** are an American rock band from Vermont, formed in 2002 in Waitsfield by drummer Matt Burr, guitarist Scott Tournet, and singer Grace Potter.

## Biography

They began their career as an indie band, self-producing their albums and touring extensively in the jam bands and music festivals circuit, playing as many as 200 gigs in a year. In 2005 they signed for Hollywood Records; they have published four studio albums, encompassing rock subgenres such as blues rock, folk rock, hard rock, and alternative rock. Their third, self-titled album (2010) has been a major commercial success, topping iTunes charts and receiving international attention.

The band is fronted by lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter, who is known for her vocal qualities—evocative of blues rock singers like Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, or Koko Taylor—as well as for her vibrant energy on stage. Besides playing with the Nocturnals, Potter has also released solo material and collaborated with other artists including Kenny Chesney and The Rolling Stones

With Potter and Burr's divorce and Burr's subsequent departure from the band, the future of the Nocturnals is currently uncertain.
Chance the Rapper

**Chancelor Johnathan Bennett** (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as **Chance the Rapper**, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.

## Biography

Born and raised in Chicago, Bennett released his debut mixtape *10 Day* in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, *Acid Rap*. He then released his third mixtape, *Coloring Book* in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three Grammy Awards, including the award for Best Rap Album; upon winning, it became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the *Billboard* 200. His debut studio album *The Big Day* was released in 2019.

In addition to his solo career, Bennett is a member of the Chicago collective Savemoney, and is the vocalist for the band the Social Experiment. They released the album *Surf* in 2015, led by trumpeter Nico Segal. He is also involved in social activism in the Chicago area where he lives.

## Advising

Chance the Rapper was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice Season 41.
Audra McLaughlin

Audra McLaughlin was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Usher.

## Biography

Audra was a choir member up through high school, and at 15, she joined her first rock band. It was then that she took an interest in songwriting and wanting to perform her original material. The following year she picked up the guitar. As a young child who struggled to fit in and dealt with bullying from her peers due to a learning disability, music became her go-to outlet.

## Blinds S4

For her blind audition she sang "Angel from Montgomery" by John Prine, she only turned the chair of Usher and defaulted to his team. Although at the time teams Brendon Urie & Sia was already full.

## Battles S4

For her battle she was paired with Delvin Choice together they sang "A Little More You" by Little Big Town. Usher picked Audra as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S4

In the knockouts she was paired against DeAndre Nico, Audra won the knockout by singing "The Story" by Brandi Carlile.

## Live Playoffs S4

For her playoffs performance she sang "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Usher did not select her to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
George Strait

**George Harvey Strait Sr.** (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.

## Biography

In the 1980s, he was credited for pioneering the neotraditional country style, famed for his authentic cowboy image and roots-oriented sound at a time when the Nashville music industry was dominated by country pop crossover acts. Given his influence on the genre, Strait been named the "King of Country Music by writers and music critics."

Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981, helping introduce the neotraditional movement to the mainstream. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached number one on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album *Troubadour*. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.

By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most number-one hits on *Billboard*'s Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 number one singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Strait has amassed 60 number-one hits. "Give It All We Got Tonight" was number one in 2013, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty. Strait currently holds the record for most number one songs on all charts by an artist in any genre of music."

Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360-degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His final concert for The Cowboy Rides Away Tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in June 2014, drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America.

Strait has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums. His best-selling album is *Pure Country* (1992), which sold 6 million (6× platinum). His highest certified album is *Strait Out of the Box* (1995), which sold 2 million copies (8× Platinum due to being a box set with four CDs). According to the RIAA, Strait is the 12th best-selling album recording artist in the United States overall selling over 69 million records across the United States.

## Advising

George Strait was a Battle advisor for team Blake Shelton on fantasy voice Season 19.
Caitlin Michele

Caitlin Michele was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, she reached the Battles on team Lea Michele.

## Biography

Caitlin Michele is a singer from Boston, Massachusetts.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "Cosmic Love" by Florence + the Machine, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie & Lea Michele. Caitlin picked Lea and joined her team.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Judah Kelly together they sang "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. Lea picked Judah as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, while Caitlin was sent home.