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Ruti Olajugbagbe

Ruti Olajugbagbe was the winner of the fantasy voice Season 6. Her coach was Brendon Urie.

Ruti was invited to participate in All Stars Season 1, She was a member of team Taylor Swift and made it to the Top 13.

## Background

**Ruti Olajugbagbe** (born 20 September 1999) is an English singer-songwriter. She released her debut EP *Racing Cars* in 2019.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "Budapest" by George Ezra, She only turned the chair of Brendon Urie, however all three of the other coaches already had full teams.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Ddendyl together they sang "Already Gone" by Kelly Clarkson, [but they performed the Sleeping at Last version] . Brendon picked Ruti as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S6

In the knockouts she was paired against Liam Walker she beat him singing "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence + the Machine.

## Live Playoffs S6

For her playoffs performance she sang "Home" by Marc Broussard. It was enough for Brendon to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S6

In the top 12 she sang "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S6

In the top 11 she sang "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 10.

## Top 10 S6

In the top 10 she sang "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. The Public liked his performance and voted her into the semifinals.

## Semifinals S6

In the semifinals he sang "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. She received an iTunes bonus for this performance. The Public liked her and voted her into the Finale.

## Finale S6

In the finale she sang "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay for her solo. For her Duet with Brendon Urie they sang "This is Gospel" by Panic! At The Disco. Then finally for her original she sang "On My Knees". After the vote was over it was revealed that the public had voted her to be the winner.

## Blinds AS S1

For her all star blind audition she sang "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, She only turned the chair of Taylor Swift.

## Battles AS S1

For her battle she was paired with Shana Halligan together they sang "Use Somebody" by Kings Of Leon. Taylor picked Ruti as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts AS S1

In the knockouts she was paired against Mo Adeniran she beat him singing "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong.

## Live Playoffs AS S1

For her playoffs performance she sang "Believe" by Cher. It was enough for Taylor to send her to the top 13.

## Top 13 AS S1

In the top 13 she sang her original "Racing Cars". She did not recieve enough votes to advance to the top 12 and was sent to the instant save. For the save she sang "Say Something" by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera. However she lost the save to Danielle Bradbery.
Sarah Potenza

Sarah Potenza was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 6, she reached the Top 11 on team Lea Michele. During the season she was also on team Pharrell Williams and on team Julia Michaels.

## Blinds S6

For her blind audition she sang "Stay With Me" by Faces, she turned all four chairs and picked Pharrell Williams as her coach.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Jake Shakeshaft together they sang "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles. Pharrell picked Jake as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts. Sarah was stolen by Julia Michaels and she also advanced,

## Knockouts S6

In the knockouts she was paired against Brooke Adee, RaeLynn sang "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Brooke won the knockout, Lea Michele used her steal on Sarah and they both advanced to the playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S6

For her playoffs performance she sang "Wade In The Water" by Ramsey Lewis. It was enough for Lea to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S6

In the top 12 she sang "I Feel The Earth Move" by Carole King & James Taylor. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 11.

## Top 11 S6

In the top 11 she sang "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele. She did not receive enough votes to advance and was sent into the save. During the instant save Sarah sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Casey Desmond won the save and Sarah was sent home.
Marshmello

**Christopher Comstock** (born May 19, 1992), known professionally as **Marshmello**, is an American electronic music producer and DJ.

## Biography

His songs "Silence", "Wolves", "Friends", "Happier", and "Alone" have been certified multi-platinum in several countries and appeared in the Top 30 of the *Billboard* Hot 100. His musical style includes groove-oriented, synth and bass-heavy electronic dance music. He is managed by Moe Shalizi.

Marshmello first gained international recognition in early 2015 by publishing remixes online. His debut studio album, *Joytime*, was released in January 2016, which included the lead single and Marshmello's debut single "Keep It Mello". "Alone", a platinum-certified single was released in May 2016 via the Canadian record label Monstercat. Having peaked on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 at number 60, it became his first single to be certified platinum in the US and Canada with over 1 million copies of certified units. That year, he released three subsequent singles. In 2017, after releasing singles such as "Chasing Colors", "Twinbow" and "Moving On", Marshmello collaborated with American R&B singer Khalid to release "Silence" as a single, which was certified platinum and multi-platinum in eight countries. Succeeding another single, one of his bestselling singles, a collaboration with American singer Selena Gomez, titled "Wolves" was released.

In 2018, he released "Friends", a collaboration with British singer Anne-Marie. Months later, his second studio album, *Joytime II*, was released with singles "Tell Me" and "Check This Out". "Happier", a collaboration with British band Bastille, was released in August and became his highest-charting song on the *Billboard* Hot 100 at #2. In 2019, he earned $40 million, ranking second on the list of highest paid DJs compiled by *Forbes*. In 2020, he and American rapper Juice Wrld released "Come & Go", from the latter's posthumous album *Legends Never Die*; the song reached number two on the *Billboard* Hot 100, matching "Happier" as his highest-charting song. In 2021, his album *Shockwave* earned him a Grammy nomination.

Marshmello wears a custom white helmet, resembling a marshmallow, for public appearances and in his music videos. His identity was initially a secret, but was confirmed by *Forbes* to be Chris Comstock in April 2017.

## Coaching

Marshmello was a coach on Season 36 and Season 44.

He is portrayed by William
Meghan Linsey

Meghan Linsey was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, she reached the Battles on team Sia.

## Biography

**Meghan Linsey** (born December 10, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter. A Ponchatoula, Louisiana native, Linsey started her musical career by forming Steel Magnolia with her boyfriend of three years, Joshua Scott Jones. Before trying out for *Can You Duet*, Linsey was a karaoke host at a Nashville karaoke bar, called Lonnie's Western Room, which is where she met Jones. After becoming the top winner on the show, the duo signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records, and released its debut single "Keep On Lovin' You" in August 2009, which was a Top 10 hit on the U.S. *Billboard* Hot Country Songs chart. In March 2014, Linsey and Jones split and decided to pursue solo careers. Linsey started her solo career by releasing a cover of OneRepublic's "Counting Stars". In 2015, Shortly after she returned to Nashville, she released an EP titled *Believer* including six songs. Following the EP release, she developed a beauty brand titled "Believer by Meghan Linsey." To create this curated collection of cruelty-free products, she partnered with Previse and Modern Minerals.

## Blinds S4

For her blind audition she sang "Love Hurts" by Nazareth, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie & Sia. Meghan picked Sia as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S4

For her battle she was paired with Calum Scott together they sang "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco. Sia picked Calum as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, with Meghan being eliminated.
Marcus Mumford

**Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford** (born 31 January 1987) is a British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

## Biography

He is best known as the lead singer of the folk band Mumford & Sons. He also plays a number of instruments with the group, including guitar, drums and mandolin. He is married to English actress Carey Mulligan.

## Mega Mentoring

Marcus Mumford was the Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 1.
Natasia GreyCloud

Natasia GreyCloud was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, She reached the Live Playoffs on team Thomas Hercules she was also formally on team Mariah Carey

## Biography

*Natasia says she was born into this. Her grandparents were both in entertainment. In her senior year, she performed in “Little Women” and got bit by the performing bug as well. She got married early, but split with her husband after four years. Her friends eventually convinced her to move to Nashville, where she found more artistic opportunities.*

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition she sang "I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith, She turned the chairs Brendon Urie, Thomas Hercules, and Mariah Carey. Natasia picked Mariah to be her coach.

## Battles S2

For her battle she was paired with RADHA together they sang "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle. Mariah picked RADHA as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts. Thomas stole Natasia and she also advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S2

In the knockouts she was paired against RJ Collins. Natasia won the knockout singing "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna

## Live Playoffs S2

For her playoffs performance she sang "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus. Thomas did not select Natasia to advance to the top 12 and she was eliminated.
Karli Webster

Karli Webster was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Knockouts on team Julia Michaels, she was also briefly a member of team Lea Michele.

## Biography

When Karli was only three years old, her father put her in piano lessons and over the years she became an accomplished pianist, winning eight state-level competitions. Karli's mom raised her on '70s music, including Carly Simon and Stevie Nicks, which helped inspire the musician Karli is today. After high school, Karli wanted to pursue music full time, so she decided to apply to the University of Southern California. After submitting a video reel and being tested on music theory, Karli was granted a full scholarship to the prestigious Thornton School of Music, where she takes music theory classes as well as regular college courses. As much as she loves the diverse set of music classes, she is ready to learn from the best coaches in the business.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "You’re So Vain" by Carly Simon, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels John Legend & Lea Michele. Karli picked Lea as her coach and joined her team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Anna Willison Holt together they sang "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt. Lea picked Anna as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts. Julia Michaels then used a steal on Karli and she also advanced.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Caroline Burns, Karli sang "Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton. Julia picked Caroline as the winner and she advanced, while Karli was sent home from the show.
Joe Jonas

**Joseph Adam Jonas** (born August 15, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.

## Biography

He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band The Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Kevin and Nick. The group released their debut studio album *It's About Time* through the Columbia label in 2006, which failed to achieve commercial success. After signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record. The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network: they appeared in the widely successful musical television film *Camp Rock* (2008) and its sequel *Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam* (2010) as well as two of their own series, *Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream* (2008–2010) and *Jonas* (2009–2010).

The band's third studio album, *A Little Bit Longer* (2008), saw continued commercial success for the group; the album's lead single "Burnin' Up" hit the top five on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart. Their fourth studio album, while still successful on the *Billboard* 200 chart, saw a decline in record sales. After the group confirmed a hiatus, Joe released his debut solo studio album, *Fastlife* (2011), which saw moderate commercial success. After the Jonas Brothers officially parted ways due to creative differences, Jonas formed the funk-pop band DNCE in 2015, serving as the lead vocalist. The group saw the significant commercial success of their debut single "Cake by the Ocean", which peaked at number 9 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart in the United States.

## Coaching

Joe Jonas is a fantasy Voice Coach who first started coaching in Season 48 this is so far his only season as a coach.

He has been portrayed by William.

## Advising

Joe Jonas was a Battle advisor for team Demi Lovato on fantasy voice Season 9.

He returned as a Battle Advisor in Season 26 for team Bruno Mars.

In Season 40 he was a Battle Advisor for a third time for Team Nick Jonas.

## Mega Mentoring

Joe Jonas (alongside The Jonas Brothers} was a Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 27.
Kendrick Lamar

**Kendrick Lamar Duckworth** (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation.

## Biography

Born and raised in Compton, California, Lamar began his career as a teenager performing under the stage name K.Dot. He quickly garnered local attention which led to him signing a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005.

After becoming a founding member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, Lamar dropped his stage name and started using his first and middle names professionally. In 2011, he released his debut studio album *Section.80*, a conscious hip hop record. The album was met with positive reviews and included his debut single "HiiiiPower". In 2012, Lamar secured a record deal with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, under the aegis of Interscope Records, and released his second studio album *Good Kid, M.A.A.D City*. The West Coast and gangsta rap influenced album garnered widespread critical recognition and commercial success, while including the singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Backseat Freestyle", and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe".

A visit to South Africa inspired Lamar's jazz-flavored third studio album *To Pimp a Butterfly* (2015). It received universal acclaim and became his first number-one album on the *Billboard* 200. The same year, he topped the *Billboard* Hot 100 for the first time with the remix of "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift. Lamar experimented with R&B, pop and psychedelic soul in his fourth studio album *Damn* (2017). It spawned his first solo number-one single "Humble" and became the first non-classical and non-jazz work to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Following a four-year hiatus, Lamar released his fifth studio album *Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers* (2022), which served as his swan song from TDE. He has directed and produced several music videos and films with his creative partner Dave Free, with whom he founded the creative collective PGLang.

Having sold over 70 million records in the United States alone, all of Lamar's studio albums have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including 17 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, two American Music Awards, six *Billboard* Music Awards, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. He was named MTV's Hottest MC in the Game in 2012. In 2015, Lamar received the California State Senate's Generational Icon Award. He has been featured in listicles such as the *Time* 100 and *Forbes* 30 Under 30. Three of his studio albums were included on *Rolling Stone*'s 2020 ranking of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

## Advising

Kendrick Lamar was a Battle advisor for team Post Malone on fantasy voice Season 24.
Jimmy Mowery

Jimmy Mowery was a contestant of the fantasy voice Season 24. He reached the battles on team Charlie Puth.

## Background

Jimmy is a singer from Altoona, Pennsylvania

## Blinds

For his blind audition he sang "Attention" by Charlie Puth, He turned the chairs of, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, and Charlie Puth. He picked Charlie to be his coach.

## Battles

For his battle he was paired with Peedy Chavis together they sang "Tangled Up In You" by Aaron Lewis. Charlie picked Peedy as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, and Jimmy was sent home.
Pat Benatar

**Patricia Mae Giraldo** (née **Andrzejewski**; formerly **Benatar**; born January 10, 1953) is an American rock singer and songwriter.

## Biography

In the United States, she has had two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and 15 *Billboard* top 40 singles, while in Canada she had eight straight platinum albums, and she has sold over 35 million albums worldwide.[*citation needed*] She is also a four-time Grammy Award winner. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022.

Her 1979 debut album, *In the Heat of the Night*, was her breakthrough in North America, especially in Canada where it reached No. 3 on the album chart. Two singles from it were hits: "Heartbreaker" and "We Live for Love", the latter written by her lead guitarist and future husband, Neil Giraldo. Her second album, 1980's *Crimes of Passion*, was her most successful work, peaking at No. 2 in North America and France, being certified 4× and 5× platinum in the US and Canada, respectively. Its single "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" reached the top 10 in the US and Canada and is considered to be her best-known song. Her third album, *Precious Time* (1981), was another success, topping the US Album Chart and becoming her first top 10 album in Australia. Its single "Fire and Ice" charted highly in the US and Canada. Her next release, *Get Nervous* (1982), sold less well than her previous two albums, but did include the North American hit "Shadows of the Night".

Her sound began to move towards more atmospheric pop in 1983. The single "Love Is a Battlefield" (1983) was her biggest hit in most countries, reaching No. 1 in the Netherlands, Australia and on the US Rock Tracks chart, and No. 5 on the US Hot 100. The live album it came from, *Live from Earth*, was her biggest seller in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. In 1984, she released *Tropico* and its lead single "We Belong", which reached the top 10 in several countries, including No. 5 on the US Hot 100.

Her 1985 album, *Seven the Hard Way*, sold less well but it yielded two singles harking back to the rock vein: "Invincible", a top 10 hit in North America, and "Sex as a Weapon". Her follow-up, *Wide Awake in Dreamland* (1988), marked a resurgence in sales in Canada and Australia, and was her biggest hit in the UK. Its rocker, "All Fired Up", was a significant hit in Canada, Australia and the US. She released four additional albums between 1991 and 2003.

## Advising

Pat Benatar was a Battle advisor for team Sia on fantasy voice Season 12.
Kelsea Johnson

Kelsea Johnson was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached the Live Playoffs on team John Legend, she was also previously a member of team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Kelsea gets her love of music from her Puerto Rican grandfather. He was in a band, sang mariachi and even wrote a book of songs. Her grandfather was diagnosed with liver cancer and passed away before seeing Kelsea on "The Voice" stage. Through this hardship, Kelsea stayed focused on school, graduated with excellent grades and was awarded a scholarship to Stony Brook University in New York. Kelsea graduated in three years with a degree in psychology and sociology, and now she's ready to fully embrace her music.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor feat John Legend, she turned the chairs of Brendon Urie & Lea Michele. Kelsea picked Brendon as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Ebon Lurks together they sang "Stay" by Rihanna. Brendon picked Kelsea as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Pip, Kelsea sang "Rise Up" by Andra Day. Brendon picked Pip as the winner and he advanced, John Legend then stole Kelsea and she also advanced.

## Live Playoffs S5

For her playoffs performance she sang "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna. John did not select her to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
Kylie Minogue

**Kylie Ann Minogue** AO OBE (/mɪˈnoʊɡ/; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress.

## Biography

Minogue is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She has been recognised for reinventing herself in music as well as fashion, and is referred to by the European press as the "Princess of Pop" and a style icon. Her accolades include a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards and 17 ARIA Music Awards.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Minogue first achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera *Neighbours*, playing tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. She gained prominence as a recording artist in the late 1980s and released four bubblegum and dance-pop-influenced studio albums produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. By the early 1990s, she had amassed several top ten singles in the UK and Australia, including "I Should Be So Lucky", "The Loco-Motion", "Hand on Your Heart", and "Better the Devil You Know". Taking more creative control over her music, Minogue signed with Deconstruction Records in 1993 and released *Kylie Minogue* (1994) and *Impossible Princess* (1997), both of which received positive reviews. She returned to mainstream dance-oriented music with 2000's *Light Years*, including the number-one hits "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This". The follow-up, *Fever* (2001), was an international breakthrough for Minogue, becoming her best-selling album to date. Two of its singles, "Love at First Sight" and "In Your Eyes", became hits, but its lead single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head" became one of the most successful singles of the 2000s, selling over five million units.

Minogue continued reinventing her image and experimenting with a range of genres on her subsequent albums, which spawned successful singles such as "Slow", "2 Hearts", "All the Lovers", "Santa Baby", "Timebomb" and "Dancing". With her 2020 album *Disco*, she became the first female artist to have a chart-topping album in the UK for five consecutive decades. Minogue made her film debut in *The Delinquents* (1989) and portrayed Cammy in *Street Fighter* (1994). She has also appeared in the films *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), *Holy Motors* (2012) and *San Andreas* (2015). Her other ventures include product endorsements, children's books, fashion, and charitable work.

Minogue was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2008 New Year Honours for services to music. She was appointed by the French government as a Chevalier (knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to the enrichment of French culture. While touring in 2005, Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) degree by Anglia Ruskin University in 2011 for her work in raising awareness for breast cancer. At the 2011 ARIA Music Awards, Minogue was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.

## Advising

Kylie Minogue was a Battle advisor for team Usher on fantasy voice Season 22.
Pinhead Gunpowder

**Pinhead Gunpowder** is an American punk rock band that formed in East Bay, California, in 1991.

## Biography

The band currently consists of Aaron Cometbus (drums, lyrics), Bill Schneider (bass), Billie Joe Armstrong (guitar, vocals) and Jason White (guitar, vocals). The band's name comes from a brand of "high octane" green tea served at the Arcata co-op and discovered by Aaron Cometbus during one of his many dumpster diving adventures.
Kathrina Feigh

Kathrina Feigh auditioned for Fantasy Voice Season 3 but she did not get any chairs to turn around for her.

She then returned in Season 6, this time she made it to the Battles on team Pharrell Williams.

## Biography

Born in the Philippines, Kathrina and her family moved to Los Angeles when she was nine years old. It was a huge culture shock for Kathrina, and she had a hard time understanding English. Music not only helped her cope, but also helped her learn a new language. In high school, she joined the drama club and from that moment on was hooked on performing. She continued performing in plays all throughout high school, and when it was time for college, decided to pursue a degree in musical theater instead of becoming a pharmacist like her parents envisioned. Today her parents are two of her biggest supporters out there and with a chair turn, Kathrina is hoping to show them that their American dream is coming true.

## Blinds S2

For her blind audition they sang "Big White Room'" by Jessie J, however she failed to turn any chairs and she did not join the show.

## Blinds S6

For her second blind audition she sang "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys, She only turned the chair of Pharrell Williams, and defaulted to his team.

## Battles S6

For her battle she was paired with Courtney Harrell together they sang "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston. Pharrell picked Courtney as the winner, and Kathrina was sent home.
Josh Kyle

Josh Kyle was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 2, he reached the Battles on team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

Josh Kyle is a singer from Victoria Australia.

## Blinds S2

For his blind audition he sang "Fragile" by Sting, He only turned the of only Julia Michaels. However both Brendon Urie and Mariah Carey had full teams and were unable to turn for him.

## Battles S2

For his battle he was paired with Troy Ramey together they sang "Budapest" by George Ezra. Julia picked Troy as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts, which meant that Josh was eliminated and sent home.
Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 1, He reached the Semifinals on team Michael J Fox. he also was formally a member of team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

Jordan Smith was born on November 4, 1993, in Whitley County, Kentucky, to Kelley and Geri Smith (*née* Saylor), both of whom are musicians. They raised him in the church choir at a young age, in the congregation of House of Mercy in the town of Wallins Creek, Kentucky. Smith graduated from Harlan County High School.

In 2012, he won the Poke Sallet Idol competition at the annual Poke Sallet festival.

Smith attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, and was a member of the Lee University Singers.

## Blinds S1

For his blind audition he sang "Chandelier" by Sia, He turned the chairs of Julia Michaels & Michael J Fox. He picked Julia Michaels as his coach.

## Battles S1

For his battle he was paired with Tish Haynes Keys together they sang "Run To You" by Whitney Houston. Julia picked Jordan as the winner and he advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S1

In the knockouts he was paired against Chris Blue. Jordan sang "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele. Julia picked Chris as the winner. Julia attempted to use her save on Jordan, but Michael J Fox also elected to use his save. Jordan decided to join team Michael and advanced to the playoffs on his team.

## Live Playoffs S1

For his playoffs performance he sang "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo. It was enough for Michael to send him to the top 12.

## Top 12 S1

In the top 12 he sang "Rise Up" by Andra Day. The Public liked his performance and voted him into the top 11.

## Top 11 S1

In the top 11 he sang "When We Were Young" by Adele. The Public liked him and voted him into the top 10.

## Top 10 S1

In the top 10 he sang "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna The Public liked his performance and voted him into the semifinals.

## Semifinals S1

In the semifinals he sang "U Got it Bad" by Usher. He did not receive enough votes to directly be voted into the finale. He was sent to the save, in the instant save he sang "Creep" Radiohead. He lost the save to Jackie Foster and was eliminated.

## Advising

Jordan Smith was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice Season 28.
Poplyfe

**Poplyfe** (also stylized in all caps) was a teen pop band from Oakland, California.

## Biography

The band's members were Kehlani Parrish, Dylan Wiggins, Jaden Wiggins, Dillon Ingram, Denzel Merritt and Ali-Khan Lochin. They have featured various musicians and vocalists, including Zendaya, H.E.R., Cole Berliner, Jared Anderson and Chasity Hinson. Both Dylan and Jaden Wiggins are sons of producer D'wayne Wiggins, a member of Tony! Toni! Toné! and Poplyfe's producer. Lochin is a cousin of the Wiggins brothers. Most of the group's members are students at Oakland School for the Arts.

Poplyfe toured with Disney's *Shake It Up* star Zendaya on her *Swag It Out Tour*.

Poplyfe member Kehlani Parrish left PopLyfe in 2012 due to several managerial and contractual disputes, with the rest of the band officially disbanding in June 2012. In July of that year, Parrish briefly toured with Ingram and Merrit under the name CONTRABAND
Julia Van der Toorn

Julia Van der Toorn was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 4, she reached Fourth Place on team Brendon Urie.

## Biography

Julia van der Toorn is a Dutch singer, coming from Bussum.

## Blinds S4

For her blind audition she sang "Oops!...I Did It Again" by Britney Spears, she only turned the chair of Brendon Urie and defaulted to his team. Although at the time team Sia was already full.

## Battles S4

For her battle she was paired with E.G. Daily together they sang "Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton. Brendon picked Julia as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S4

In the knockouts she was paired against Leah McFall, Julia won the knockout by singing "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5

## Live Playoffs S4

For her playoffs performance she sang "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys. It was enough for Brendon to send her to the top 12.

## Top 12 S4

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

## Top 11 S4

In the top 11 she sang "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the top 10.

## Top 10 S4

In the top 10 she sang "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the Semifinals.

## Semifinals S4

In the semifinals she sang "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. She received an iTunes bonus for this performance. The Public liked her performance and voted her into the Finale.

## Finale S4

In the finale she sang "Sunflower" by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee for her solo. For her Duet with Brendon Urie they sang "This is Gospel" by Panic! At The Disco. Then finally for her original she sang "Just An Illusion". She received an iTunes bonus for her original performance. After the vote was over it was revealed that the public had voted for her to finish in fourth place.
Jessica Mauboy

**Jessica Hilda Mauboy** (born 4 August 1989) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress.

## Biography

Born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory. After she signed her solo deal she was briefly a member of the girl group Young Divas in 2007, Mauboy released her debut studio album, *Been Waiting*, the following year. It included her first number-one single, "Burn", and became the second highest-selling Australian album of 2009, certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Her second studio album, *Get 'Em Girls* (2010), showcased a harder-edged R&B sound, and produced four platinum singles. Her third studio album, *Beautiful* (2013), a mixture of dance-oriented tracks, R&B and pop, included the top-ten hits "Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up)", "Never Be the Same" and "Can I Get a Moment?".

Aside from her music career, Mauboy has ventured into acting, with starring roles in the films *Bran Nue Dae* (2010), and *The Sapphires* (2012), which earned her the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She returned to acting in 2016 in the lead role in the television drama series *The Secret Daughter* for two seasons. It was her first major TV role and was written especially for her. She released two soundtrack albums from the show, the first of which made her the first Indigenous artist with a number-one album on the ARIA Albums Chart. Her fourth studio album, *Hilda* (October 2019), debuted at number one.

Mauboy is one of Australia's most successful female artists. She has achieved six top-ten albums (including two number-ones) and 16 top-twenty singles (including 9 top-ten hits). She has won two ARIA Music Awards from 25 nominations, and was ranked sixteenth on the *Herald Sun*'s list of the "100 Greatest Australian Singers of All Time". She has collaborated with international artists such as Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Jay Sean, and Pitbull. She has also toured with Beyoncé and Chris Brown, and performed at many notable events, including the Australian visits for Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and US President Barack Obama. She was a guest performer at the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014. She competed for Australia at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest and reached 20th place.

## Advising

Jessica Mauboy was a Battle advisor for team Usher on fantasy voice Season 21
Luis Fonsi

**Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero** (born April 15, 1978), known by his stage name **Luis Fonsi** (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis ˈfonsi]), is a Puerto Rican singer.

## Biography

He is known for his soulful and dance oriented songs, most notably 2017's "Despacito".

Fonsi received his first Latin Grammy Award nominations in the *Record of the Year* category and won *Song of the Year* thanks to the song "Aquí Estoy Yo". The song also won three *Billboard* Latin Music Awards. "Despacito" became Fonsi's biggest success, winning four Latin Grammy Awards, seven *Billboard* Latin Music Awards, five *Billboard* Music Awards and three Grammy Awards nominations. He also won one Latin American Music Award for "Échame la Culpa" with Demi Lovato.

As of 2018, Fonsi has broken six Guinness World Records and sold more than 11 million records with "Despacito", whose music video was the most-watched YouTube video of all time until November 2020, with over 8 billion views.

## Mega Mentoring

Luis Fonsi was the Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of All Stars Season 3.
OneRepublic

**OneRepublic** is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002.

## Biography

The lineup currently consists of Ryan Tedder (lead vocals, piano), Zach Filkins (lead guitar, viola), Drew Brown (rhythm guitar), Brent Kutzle (bass, cello), Eddie Fisher (drums), and Brian Willett (keyboards, violin).

The band achieved its first commercial success on Myspace as an unsigned act. In late 2002, after OneRepublic played shows throughout the Los Angeles area, several record labels approached the band with interest, but the band signed with Velvet Hammer, an imprint of Columbia Records. They made their first album with producer Greg Wells during the summer and fall of 2005 at his studio, Rocket Carousel, in Culver City, California. The album was scheduled for release on June 6, 2006, but the group was dropped by Columbia two months before the album was released. The lead single of that album, "Apologize", was released on April 30, 2006, on Myspace, eventually reaching number one on the Myspace charts.

In 2007, OneRepublic released their debut album, *Dreaming Out Loud*. Its lead single, "Apologize", was remixed by Timbaland, becoming a huge international success, reaching number one in sixteen countries and subsequently earning them a Grammy Award nomination. The second single, "Stop and Stare", mirrored its predecessor's success. The album was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The band's second album, *Waking Up* (2009), produced the singles "All the Right Moves", "Secrets", "Marchin On", and "Good Life", with the last reaching the top ten of the US *Billboard* Hot 100.

OneRepublic's third album, *Native* (2013), became the band's first top ten album on the *Billboard* 200, and highest-charting album to date, charting at number four. The lead single, "If I Lose Myself", charted within the top ten in several countries, while the album's third single, "Counting Stars", became the band's most successful single in recent years, obtaining top-five placements in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. This marks their highest-charting single in the United Kingdom to date. It also peaked at number 2 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100, matching their highest peak of "Apologize" in 2007.

On October 7, 2016, OneRepublic released *Oh My My*, their fourth studio album, which featured a number of collaborators, including Cassius, Peter Gabriel, and Santigold. Preceded by the singles "Wherever I Go", released on May 13, 2016, and "Kids", released on August 12, 2016, it was recognized as a change in their sound from previous albums by critics and by the band. In 2017, the band released the singles "No Vacancy", "Truth to Power", "Stranger Things" with Kygo and "Rich Love" with Seeb. Their fifth studio album, *Human*, was released in 2021. The band has sold approximately over 16 million records worldwide.
Madilyn Bailey

Madilyn Bailey was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 5, she reached The Live Playoffs on team Lea Michele.

## Biography

**Madilyn Bailey Wold** (born September 2, 1992), commonly known as **Madilyn Bailey** and **Madilyn**, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and YouTube personality. She has appeared on multiple TV live shows in France to promote her cover singles and she also promoted her original single "Tetris" on the American TV show *Today* in 2018. As of December 2022, she has about 9.6 million subscribers on YouTube.

## Blinds S5

For her blind audition she sang a mashup of the following songs "iSpy" by Kyle feat Lil Yachty, "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean, and "Congratulations" by Post Malone, she turned the chairs of Julia Michaels, Brendon Urie & Lea Michele. Madilyn picked Lea and joined her team.

## Battles S5

For her battle she was paired with Alex & Sierra together they all sang "Dusk Till Dawn" by ZAYN & Sia. Lea picked Madilyn as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S5

In the knockouts she was paired against Avery Wilson, Madilyn sang "Symphony" by Clean Bandit feat Zara Larsson. Lea picked Avery but then used her save on Madilyn and both advanced to the playoffs on her team.

## Live Playoffs S5

For her playoffs performance she sang "Halo" by Beyoncé. Lea did not select her to join the top 12 and she was eliminated.
Noah Cyrus

**Noah Lindsey Cyrus** (born January 8, 2000) is an American singer and actress.

## Biography

As a child actress she voiced the titular character in the English dub of the film *Ponyo* (2008), as well as having minor roles on shows like *Hannah Montana* and *Doc*. In 2016, she made her debut as a singer with the single "Make Me (Cry)" featuring Labrinth, which peaked at number 46 on the *Billboard* Hot 100. She has released three extended plays: *Good Cry* (2018), *The End of Everything* (2020), *People Don't Change* (2021). Her first full-length album *The Hardest Part* was released on September 16, 2022. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Out of six siblings, as she has three brothers and two sisters, Cyrus is the third daughter and youngest child of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

## Advising

Noah Cyrus was a Battle advisor for team Miley Cyrus + Shawn Mendes on fantasy voice Season 46.
Kevin Jonas

**Paul Kevin Jonas, Jr.** (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician and television personality. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band, The Jonas Brothers, alongside his younger brothers Joe and Nick Jonas became a prominent figure on the Disney Channel alongside his brothers in the late 2000s, gaining a large following through the network: he appeared in the widely successful musical television film, *Camp Rock* (2008) and its sequel, *Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam* (2010) as well as two other series, *Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream* (2008–2010) and *Jonas* (2009–2010).

## Biography

After the group confirmed a hiatus in 2012, Kevin appeared on his own E! reality series that same year, *Married to Jonas,* with his wife, Danielle. Following the band's initial break-up in 2013, Jonas appeared on the seventh season of *The Celebrity Apprentice* in 2014, founded the construction company Jonas Werner, and became the co-CEO of The Blu Market, an influencer marketing company. In 2019, he rejoined the Jonas Brothers following their reunion. The group would go on to release their fifth studio album. The reunited Jonas Brothers appeared in two Amazon Prime Video documentaries named *Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness* and *Jonas Brothers: Happiness Continues* in 2019 and 2020.

Jonas appeared on *People* magazine's list of the Sexiest Men Alive in 2008 at the age of 21, and thus included as part of the 21 Club.

## Mega Mentoring

Kevin Jonas (alongside The Jonas Brothers} was a Mega Mentor for all teams during the knockouts of Season 27.
Paloma Faith

**Paloma Faith Blomfield** (born 21 July 1981) is an English singer and actress.

## Biography

Her debut studio album, *Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?,* was released in 2009 and was certified double platinum in the UK. The album spawned the singles "Stone Cold Sober", "New York", and "Upside Down", and earned Faith her first BRIT Award nomination in 2010.

In 2012, Faith released her second studio album, *Fall to Grace*, which charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and earned her a double platinum certification. The album produced her first top ten single, "Picking Up the Pieces", the top twenty cover version of INXS's "Never Tear Us Apart", and earned her two BRIT Award nominations. In 2014, Faith released her third studio album, *A Perfect Contradiction*, which stands as her most successful album to date, also receiving a double platinum certification. The album spawned the hit singles "Can't Rely on You" and "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", with the latter also topping the charts in Australia. Her fourth studio album, *The Architect,* was released in 2017 and debuted at number one in the UK, becoming Faith's first number-one album. In 2020, she released her fifth studio album, *Infinite Things*.

## Advising

Paloma Faith was a Battle advisor for team Usher on fantasy voice Season 15.
Sean Combs

**Sean Love Combs** (born **Sean John Combs**; November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names **Puff Daddy**, **Puffy**, **P. Diddy**, or **Diddy**, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and record executive.

## Biography

Born in Harlem, Combs worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his own record label, Bad Boy Records in 1993. Combs has produced and cultivated artists such as the The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher.

Combs' debut album, *No Way Out* (1997), has been certified seven times platinum. The album was followed by *Forever* (1999), *The Saga Continues...* (2001), and *Press Play* (2006), all of which were commercially successful. In 2009, Combs created and produced the musical group Diddy – Dirty Money; they released their successful debut album *Last Train to Paris* in 2010.

Combs has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards and is the producer of MTV's *Making the Band*. In 2022, *Forbes* estimated his net worth at US$1 billion. In 1998, he launched his own clothing line *Sean John.* He was nominated for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for Menswear Designer of the Year in 2000 and won in 2004.

## Advising

P Diddy was a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels on fantasy voice Season 44.
Sammie Zonana

Sammie Zonana was a contestant of the fantasy voice on Season 3, she reached the Live Playoffs on team Sia, she was also briefly a member of team Adam Levine, as well as briefly a member of team Julia Michaels.

## Biography

As a nationally competitive singer-songwriter, Sammie was acknowledged by the Great American Song Contest as a finalist in the pop genre. Additionally, she won 1st place in the Austin Songwriters Group Contest for her tracks Youth Goin’ Bad and Hold On. Her music was featured in the film One Hitta Quitta that was showcased around the country inlcuding SXSW, Marfa Film Festival, and the Dallas International Film Festival.

## Blinds S3

For her blind audition she sang "Dangerous Woman" by Ariana Grande, she turned all four chairs, however Sia used her block on Brendon Urie. Sammie picked Adam Levine as her coach and joined his team.

## Battles S3

For her battle she was paired with Lynnea Moorer together they sang "Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door" by Bob Dylan. Adam picked Lynnea as the winner and she advanced to the knockouts. Julia Michaels then stole Sammie and she also advanced to the knockouts.

## Knockouts S3

In the knockouts she was paired against Hunter Plake, Sammie sang "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hunter won the knockout, but Sammie was stolen again, this time by Sia, and they both moved onto the Live Playoffs.

## Live Playoffs S3

For her playoffs performance she sang "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. Sia did not pick her to advance to the top 12 and she was sent home.
Ronan Keating

**Ronan Patrick John Keating** (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish singer, songwriter and television and radio presenter.

## Biography

He debuted in 1993 alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the co-lead singer (with Gately) of Irish pop group Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999 and he has recorded eleven albums. He gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing At All" was featured in the film *Notting Hill* and reached number one in several countries. Keating currently hosts a breakfast show on Magic Radio.

As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 20 million records worldwide alongside the 25 million records with Boyzone. Keating is active in charity work and has been a charity campaigner for the Marie Keating Foundation, which raises awareness for breast cancer and is named after his mother, who died from the disease in 1998.

## Advising

Ronan Keating was a Battle advisor for team Selena Gomez on fantasy voice Season 18.