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Anderson East

**Anderson East** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Pennies. He finished the competition in 12th Place.

## Background

Anderson East is an American rhythm and blues musician from Athens, Alabama, later based in Nashville, Tennessee. His song "Satisfy Me" was released in March 2015 and received consistent radio airplay. His major-label record debut, Delilah, was released on the Low Country Sound imprint via Elektra in July 2015. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Anderson East's audition in Episode 201, he sang his song, "All On My Mind". JayDK, Xboy, and Danger turned their chairs. Anderson East chose to be on Team Jay.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 207, Anderson East was paired up against Sinéad O'Connor. He sang his song, "Ah I'll Ever Need". Jay chose Anderson as the winner, sending him to the Knockout Rounds.

## Knockout Rounds

For the Knockout Rounds in Episode 210, Anderson East was paired up against Oskar & Gaspar. He sang his song, "What Would It Take". Jay chose Anderson as the winner, sending him to the Live Playoffs.

## Live Playoffs

For the Live Playoffs in Episode 213, Anderson East sang his song, "King For A Day". Pennies, Xboy, Danger, and James all gave him standing ovations. Anderson East's performance was strong enough for Pennies to send him into the Top 12 along with Alfie Arcuri and Joshua Ledet, instead of Josh Daniel, RAIGN, and Teräsbetoni.

## Top 12

Anderson East's Top 12 performance in Episode 214 consisted of him singing his song, "Only You". Pennies, Xboy, Danger, and James all gave him standing ovations again. Anderson East landed into the Bottom 3 and was revealed to have the lowest amount of votes of the night, eliminating him from the competition immediately after.
Mali Music

**Mali Music** is a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice.* He was a part of Team Danger, but was stolen onto Team James during the Knockout Rounds.

## Background

Mali Music is an American recording artist, singer-songwriter and producer. His two independently released albums, *The Coming* (2008) and *The 2econd Coming* (2009), earned him much critical and underground acclaim. In 2011, he was the first inspirational artist to be a part of BET's acclaimed "Music Matters" series. Signed to RCA Records in 2013, Mali released the single "Beautiful" in anticipation of his first major album release *Mali Is...*, which was released on June 17, 2014 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

Pollard was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He learned to play the piano at age 5 and at age 11 was active in the ministry of music in his church. In 2011, he signed a short lived contract with Akon's label Konvict Muzik. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Mali Music's audition in Episode 302, he sang his song, "Still". Pennies, Xboy, and Danger turned their chairs. Mali chose to be on Team Danger.
Towkio

**Towkio** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Preston Oshita, better known by his stage name Towkio, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was previously known as Preston San and Tokyo Shawn. He is a member of the Savemoney crew. His debut studio album, WWW., was released in 2018. [1]
Merle Haggard

**Merle Haggard** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Merle Ronald Haggard was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band the Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville sound recordings of the same era.

Haggard's childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth. He managed to turn his life around and launch a successful country music career, gaining popularity with his songs about the working class that occasionally contained themes contrary to the prevailing anti-Vietnam War sentiment of much popular music of the time. Between the 1960s and the 1980s, he had 38 number-one hits on the US country charts, several of which also made the Billboard all-genre singles chart. Haggard continued to release successful albums into the 2000s.

He received many honors and awards for his music, including a Kennedy Center Honor (2010), a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2006), a BMI Icon Award (2006), and induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1977), Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (1997). He died on April 6, 2016 — his 79th birthday — at his ranch in Shasta County, California, having recently suffered from double pneumonia.

Haggard's last recording, a song called "Kern River Blues," described his departure from Bakersfield in the late 1970s and his displeasure with politicians. The song was recorded February 9, 2016, and features his son Ben on guitar. This record was released on May 12, 2016. [1]
Usher

**Usher** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Usher Raymond IV is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions, before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records. In 1994, he released his self-titled debut album, Usher. He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his sophomore album My Way (1997), which spawned his first U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Nice & Slow", amongst top-two singles "You Make Me Wanna..." and "My Way". 8701 (2001) produced the number-one singles "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad", and top-three single "U Don't Have to Call". It sold 8 million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2002 and 2003.

Confessions (2004) established him as one of the best-selling musical artists of the 2000s decade, selling 20 million copies worldwide. Bolstered by its four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number one singles; "Yeah!", "Burn", "Confessions Part II", and "My Boo", it has been certified Diamond by the RIAA. Here I Stand (2008) and Raymond v. Raymond (2010), debuted atop of the Billboard 200, and produced the number-one singles "Love in This Club" and "OMG". The EP, Versus, also produced the Hot 100 top-five single "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love". Looking 4 Myself (2012), also debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart and produced the Hot 100 top-ten single "Scream". Raymond v. Raymond and Looking 4 Myself received Grammy Awards for R&B singles "There Goes My Baby" and "Climax". The track "I Don't Mind" reached the top-fifteen in 2014, while Hard II Love (2016) peaked at five on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Usher has sold 23.8 million albums and 38.2 million digital songs in the United States. Throughout his career, he has sold 43 million albums and 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.[4] Usher has won numerous awards and accolades including 18 Billboard Music Awards and 8 Grammy Awards. At the end of 2009, Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, the number-one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade, and ranked Confessions as the top solo album of the 2000s decade. Billboard also placed him at number 6 on their list of "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". Usher has attained 9 US Hot 100 number-one singles. Considered an icon and sex symbol, he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame. He owns the record label Raymond-Braun Media Group (RBMG); a joint venture with talent manager Scooter Braun that includes Canadian singer Justin Bieber. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Usher's audition in Episode 105, he sang his song "Scream". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Usher from the competition.
Level Up

*Leveling Up* allows your wizard to learn or upgrade a Skill. A *Level Up* is triggered when your wizard's experience stat surpasses the current threshold. This threshold increases every Level. Current experience information can be found within the Inventory.

Upon *Leveling Up,* you will be shown three options. The options shown are restricted by any prerequisites or level requirements of a particular skill, but are otherwise random. Learning the skill Creativity allows a fourth option to appear in future *Level Ups*.

For a short time after *Leveling Up*, about 10 seconds, time will be slowed. This effect causes all Enemies and Bosses to move and animate slower, including any fired projectiles, slows down the clearing of Poison puddles, and strangely even affects the speed at which Chests open. Your wizard will continue to move, cast spells, and regenerate Life and Mana at normal speed.

Experience Thresholds

## Trivia

* Short on experience? Visit Vernius in Town. You can trade Gold for experience there!
* Using Vernius to improve a Skill **does not** increase your level, nor the experience threshold.
* Many powerful skills rely on a high level. Consider defeating all Enemies on a floor to collect the most experience points possible.
* Solomon is unique in that, upon defeat, he grants your wizard the exact experience required to meet the current threshold. This applies whether needing 10 or 10000 to *Level Up*.
Whitney Houston

**Whitney Houston** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice.* She was a part of Team James, but was stolen onto Team Jay during the Battle Rounds. Whitney finished the competition in 4th place.

## Background

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, *Guinness World Records* cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.

Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 *Billboard* Hot 100 songs. She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only woman to have two number-one *Billboard* 200 Album awards (formerly "Top Pop Albums") on the *Billboard* magazine year-endcharts. Houston's self-titled debut album (1985) became the best-selling debut album by a woman in history. *Rolling Stone* named it the best album of 1986, and ranked it at number 254 on the magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Her second studio album, *Whitney* (1987), became the first album by a woman to debut at number one on the *Billboard* 200 albums chart.

Houston made her screen acting debut as Rachel Marron in the romantic thriller film *The Bodyguard* (1992). She performed the lead single from the film's original soundtrack, "I Will Always Love You", which received the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. With the soundtrack, which received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1994, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period under Nielsen SoundScan system. The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four. Houston made other high-profile film appearances and contributed to their soundtracks, including *Waiting to Exhale* (1995) and *The Preacher's Wife* (1996). The latter's soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history.

On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in her guest room at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California. The official coroner's report showed that she had accidentally drowned in the bathtub, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards and featured prominently in American and international media. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Whitney Houston's audition in Episode 303, she sang her song, "I Will Always Love You". Pennies, Danger, and James turned their chairs. Whitney chose to be on Team James.

## Trivia

* Whitney is Team Jay's first artist to make Finals.
* First Coaches' Choice winner in Semifinals to not win the season.
Tyga

**Tyga** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds. James brought Tyga back as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Micheal Ray Stevenson, known by his stage name Tyga (a backronym for Thank you God always), is an American rapper. In 2011, Tyga signed a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. His major label debut Careless World: Rise of the Last King, included the singles "Rack City", "Faded" featuring fellow Young Money artist Lil Wayne, "Far Away" featuring Chris Richardson, "Still Got It" featuring Drake, and "Make It Nasty". He released his third album Hotel California, on April 9, 2013, and includes the singles "Dope" featuring Rick Ross, "For The Road" featuring Chris Brown, and "Show You" featuring Future. His 2018 single, "Taste", peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, being his first Top 40 single in over 3 years. [1]
John Lennon

**John Lennon** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful and musically influential band in the history of popular music. He and fellow member Paul McCartney formed a much-celebrated songwriting partnership. Along with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the group would ascend to world-wide fame during the 1960s. Born and raised in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1957, he formed his first band, the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Lennon began to record as a solo artist before the band's break-up in April 1970; two of those songs were "Give Peace a Chance" and "Instant Karma!" Lennon subsequently produced albums that included John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine, and songs such as "Working Class Hero", "Imagine" and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". After he married Yoko Ono in 1969, he added "Ono" as one of his middle names. Lennon disengaged himself from the music business in 1975 to raise his infant son Sean, but re-emerged with Ono in 1980 with the album Double Fantasy. A lone gunman shot and killed Lennon in the archway of his Manhattan apartment building three weeks after the album was released. Lennon revealed a rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing, drawings, on film and in interviews. Controversial through his political and peace activism, he moved from London to Manhattan in 1971, where his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a lengthy attempt by the Nixon administration to deport him. Some of his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture. By 2012, Lennon's solo album sales in the United States had exceeded 14 million units. He is responsible for 25 number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as a writer, co-writer, or performer. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons and in 2008, Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer of all time. In 1987, he was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lennon was twice posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—first in 1988 as a member of the Beatles and again in 1994 as a solo artist. [1]

John Lennon, as part of The Beatles, competed on Season 1 of *JayGT*, where they were eliminated in the Semifinals.

## Blind Audition

For John Lennon's audition in Episode 101, he sang Ben E. King's "Stand By Me". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating John from the competition.

## Death

John Lennon was murdered on December 8, 1980. He was 40.

## Trivia

* John's son, Sean, is a contestant on Season 5.
Michael Rice

**Michael Rice** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and finished the competition in 4th place.

## Background

Michael Rice is an English singer. He represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel with the song "Bigger than Us". Prior to this, he previously won the first series of BBC One's singing competition *All Together Now* in 2018, and also appeared in the eleventh series of *The X Factor* in 2014. [1]
Morgan Wallen

**Morgan Wallen** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions, but was brought back as a part of Team Pennies. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Morgan Wallen is an American country music artist. He is signed to Big Loud Records and has released three singles: "The Way I Talk", "Up Down", which features Florida Georgia Line, and his current single "Whiskey Glasses". [1]

He was a contestant on Season 6 of *The Voice*, being eliminated in the Live Playoffs as a part of Team Adam.
Phillip Phillips

**Phillip Phillips** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice.* He was a part of Team James.

## Background

Phillips Phillips is an American singer and songwriter who won the eleventh season of *American Idol* on May 23, 2012. His coronation song, "Home," released after his win, became the all time best selling song from American Idol. His debut album *The World from the Side of the Moon* was released on November 19, 2012. His second album, *Behind the Light*, was released on May 19, 2014. His third album, *Collateral* was released January 19, 2018. [1]
Season 6

**Season 6** is the sixth season of *XVoice*. JayDK, Xboy, Danger, and Pennies will serve as coaches.

## Teams

### Team Xboy (16/16)

* Dermot Kennedy
* Simon Collins
* Will Gittens
* Chad Brownlee
* John Lundvik
* Trevin Hunte
* Sacha Sacket
* James Graham
* Meek Mill
* Madilyn Bailey
* Chris Kroeze
* Kitchie Nadal
* Jessie J
* Dr. Dre
* Randy Travis
* James Ingram

### Team Danger (16/16)

* Shin
* Jill Marie Cooper
* J.I.D
* Chris Mann
* Jonas Brothers
* Katelyn Tarver
* August Alsina
* Damian Marley
* Dalton Harris
* Paramore
* Morissette Amon
* Chase Sansing
* Dio
* Aṣa
* Demun Jones
* Nora Jean Bruso

### Team Pennies (16/16)

* Alain Clark
* Kierra Sheard
* All Good Things
* Bogdan Ioan
* Madeline Merlo
* J. Cole
* Nico & Vinz
* Grantley Smith
* Donel Mangena
* Tesni Jones
* Morgan Wallen
* Lauren Daigle
* Jorja Smith
* Connie Talbot
* Elijah Blake
* Diamond White

## Episodes

### Blind Auditions

* Episode 601
* Episode 602
* Episode 603
* Episode 604
* Episode 605

### Battle Rounds

* Episode 606
* Episode 607
* Episode 608
* Episode 609
Sreya Jayadeep

**Sreya Jayadeep** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Sreya Jayadeep is an Indian playback singer from the state of Kerala. She has recorded songs for music albums and films in Malayalam language. She has appeared on the Television reality shows Star Singer in Surya TV and Sun Singer in Sun TV. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Sreya Jayadeep's audition in Episode 201, she sang "Kaikotti Paadiduvin". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Sreya from the competition.
Kristene DiMarco

**Kristene DiMarco** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Kristene DiMarco is an American Christian musician. Her first album, Those Who Dream, was released by Jesus Culture Music in 2008, along with a re-release of the same album in 2010 by Kingsway Music. She released, Safe Place, in 2012 with Kingsway Music. Her next album Mighty was released July 31, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. [1]
Pennies

**Latest Placing** | Maurice Moore (Winner)

 **Pennies** was a coach on *XVoice*. He took part in Season 2. He replaced JayDK during the Knockout Rounds. He also took part in Season 3. Pennies returned for Season 5 when he replaced James after the Top 12.

## Placement Per Season

* Season 2 (6th - Alfie Arcuri)
* Season 3 (4th - Whitney Houston)
* Season 5 (Winner - Maurice Moore)
Travis Scott

**Travis Scott** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Jay, and was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds.

## Background

Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label deal with Epic Records. In November of the same year, Scott signed a deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music, to be a part of its production wing Very GOOD Beats, after appearing on the label's 2012 compilation album Cruel Summer. In April 2013, it was announced Scott signed a record deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint. Scott's first full-length project, a mixtape titled Owl Pharaoh, was self-released in May 2013. This was followed with a second mixtape, titled Days Before Rodeo, in August 2014. Scott's debut studio album Rodeo, was released in September 2015 and was led by the hit single "Antidote", which reached the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, was released in September 2016, to generally positive reviews. On the 22nd of December 2017, Travis and Quavo released their long anticipated collaborative album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. They announced the release date, on the day before (21 December 2017). [1]

## Trivia

* Travis Scott is the first contestant to receive a turn during the Blind Auditions during the instrumental opening of his song, before he even started singing or rapping. JayDK was the coach responsible for this.
Vazquez Sounds

**Vazquez Sounds** were a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. They were a part of Team James, but was stolen onto Team Jay during the Battle Rounds. They were eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

Vazquez Sounds, also known as V-Sounds, is a Mexican musical trio formed by siblings Abelardo "Abe", Gustavo "Gus" and Angela "Angie" Vázquez originating from the city of Mexicali, Baja California, in Mexico. They are known for their cover of the Adele song "Rolling in the Deep", which received over 230 million YouTube hits, becoming an instant internet sensation, and even earning them air time on Spanish-language television, CNN en Español, VH1 and Good Morning America. [1]

## Trivia

* Vazquez Sounds are the first contestants from Mexico.
Tom Grennan

**Tom Grennan** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. Tom was on [[Team Xboy but had to withdraw from the competition after the Blind Audition's due to personal reasons. He was later brought back into the competition onto Team Jay but once again had to withdraw from the competition due to personal reasons.

## Background

Tom Bevin Grennan is an English singer-songwriter, signed to Insanity Records. [1]
Bobby Darin

**Bobby Darin** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Bobby Darin was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor in film and television. He performed jazz, pop, rock and roll, folk, swing, and country music.

He started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. He recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", in 1958. This was followed by "Dream Lover", "Mack the Knife", and "Beyond the Sea", which brought him worldwide fame. In 1962 he won a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, Sandra Dee.

During the 1960s he became more politically active and worked on Robert F. Kennedy's Democratic presidential campaign. He was present on the night of June 4/5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles at the time of Kennedy's assassination. During the same year, he discovered he had been raised by his grandmother, not his mother, and that the girl he thought was his sister was actually his mother. These events deeply affected Darin and sent him into a long period of seclusion.

Although he made a successful comeback (in television) his health was beginning to fail, as he had always expected, following bouts of rheumatic fever in childhood. This knowledge of his vulnerability had always spurred him on to use his musical talent while still young. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Bobby Darin's audition in Episode 202, he sang his song, "Beyond the Sea". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Bobby from the competition.

## Death

Bobby Darin died on December 20, 1973. He was 37.
Coolio

**Coolio** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice.* He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. known professionally as Coolio, is an American rapper, actor, chef, and record producer. Coolio achieved mainstream success in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums *It Takes a Thief* (1994), *Gangsta's Paradise* (1995), and *My Soul* (1997). He is best known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996) and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He was also known for rapping the theme song for the mid-to-late 1990s Nickelodeon series *Kenan & Kel*. Coolio has since gone on to release albums independently and has also become a chef, creating a web series titled *Cookin' with Coolio* and releasing a cookbook. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Coolio's audition in Episode 302, he performed his song, "Gangsta's Paradise". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Coolio from the competition.
Maurice Moore

**Maurice Moore** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Pennies. Maurice was the winner of the competition, winning the $1,000,000 prize.

## Background

Maurice Moore is a Canadian R&B/Soul singer who is known for songs like "The Feels" and "The Loudest Silence". He was coined "Canada's Next R&B Star" by CBC Television. [1]
Shin

**Shin** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Danger. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Shin is a Taiwanese musician, actor and singer-songwriter. He is known as the former lead singer of the band Shin and a Golden Melody Awards nominee for Best Mandarin Male Singer.

Shin had been singing in pubs for around 10 years before becoming a singer. He formed a band with Chris, Michael, Max and Tomi during his pub singing days. They debuted their self-titled album Shin (信樂團同名專輯) in May 2002. On 20 March 2007, he left the band and started his solo career. [1]
The Weeknd

**The Weeknd** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.

In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name "The Weeknd". He released three nine-track mixtapes throughout 2011: House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence, which were critically acclaimed. In 2012, he released a compilation album Trilogy, thirty tracks consisting of the remastered mixtapes and three additional songs. It was released under Republic Records and his own label XO.

In 2013, he released his debut studio album Kiss Land, which was supported by the singles "Kiss Land" and "Live For". His second album, Beauty Behind the Madness, which became his first number-one album on the US Billboard 200, included the number-three single "Earned It" and produced the number-one singles "The Hills" and "Can't Feel My Face". The songs have simultaneously held the top three spots on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, making him the first artist in history to achieve this. The Weeknd has won two Grammy Awards and nine Juno Awards. In September 2016, the release of the third album Starboy was announced along with the release of the title track single "Starboy", which subsequently reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. [1]

## Blind Audition

For The Weeknd's audition in Episode 102, he sang his song "Earned It". Xboy and Danger both turned their chairs. The Weeknd chose to be on Team Xboy.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 106, The Weeknd was paired against Drake. He sang his song "I Feel It Coming". Xboy chose Drake as the winner. None of the coaches opted to steal The Weeknd, eliminating him from the competition.
NF

**NF** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Nathan John Feuerstein, known professionally as NF, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He released an EP in 2014 with Capitol CMG, NF, which was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts. He has released three studio albums: Mansion in 2015, Therapy Session in 2016 and Perception in 2017, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. His single "Let You Down", from the album Perception, brought him worldwide fame, charting internationally and going triple platinum.
Mac Miller

**Mac Miller** was a contestant on Season 4 of XVoice. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Mac Miller is an American rapper, singer, and record producer.
In 2010, he signed a record deal with Pittsburgh-based indie record label Rostrum Records. He subsequently began recording his debut studio album Blue Slide Park, and released it on November 8, 2011. The album went on to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, making it the first independently-distributed debut album to top the chart since Tha Dogg Pound's 1995 album, Dogg Food.
In early 2013, Miller launched REMember Music, his own record label imprint, named after a friend who died. Miller's second album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, was released on June 18, 2013. In January 2014, Miller announced he was no longer signed to Rostrum Records. In October 2014, it was reported Miller signed a record deal for him and his label REMember, with Warner Bros. Records. He also served as a record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman, producing music for SZA, Vince Staples, Lil B, Ab-Soul, Riff Raff, Smoke DZA, and himself. [1]
King Diamond

* Season 3
* Season 1

**King Diamond** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions. King Diamond returned for Season 3, where he was eliminated in the Blind Auditions again. King Diamond returned once again for Season 6, where he was eliminated in the Blind Auditions once again.

## Background

King Diamond is a Danish singer-songwriter. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He is the lead vocalist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond. [1]

## Season 1 Blind Audition

For King Diamond's audition in Episode 103, he sang his song "Give Me Your Soul". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating King Diamond from the competition.

## Season 3 Blind Audition

King Diamond returned to Season 3. His audition in Episode 303 consisted of signing his song, "Welcome Home". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating King Diamond from the competition once again.

## Season 6 Blind Audition

King Diamond returned once again to Season 6. His audition in Episode 603 consisted of signing his song, "Halloween". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating King Diamond from the competition once again.
Nine Lashes

**Nine Lashes** were a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. They were eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Nine Lashes is an American Christian rock band from Birmingham, Alabama formed in 2006. They independently released their first album, Escape, in 2009 before Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch brought them to the attention of Tooth & Nail Records. Upon signing to the label, the band recorded their second album World We View and released it on February 14, 2012. The album sold well, making several Billboard charts. The band released their third album, From Water to War on January 21, 2014. After a change in direction, the band released their fourth album, the electronica and Christian rock styled Ascend on March 11, 2016. [1]
Pat Benatar

**Pat Benatar** is a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Pat Benatar is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and four-time Grammy Award winner. She has two RIAA-certified multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, three gold albums, and 15 Billboard Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Love Is a Battlefield", "We Belong", and "Invincible"
Rapsody

**Rapsody** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Marlanna Evans better known by her stage name Rapsody, is an American rapper from Snow Hill, North Carolina. Rapsody signed to Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation in July 2016, and her debut for the label, Laila's Wisdom, was released on September 22, 2017. The album received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song. [1]
Will Gittens

**Will Gittens** is a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He is a part of Team Xboy.

## Background

Will Gittens is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, as well as social media influencer, who established himself on Vine, where he had more than 1.6 million followers when the app was shut down. He released the album No Filter in August of 2016. Will Gittens is from Port of Spain, Trinidad, and would later take residence in Nashville, Tennessee. [1]
Marcus Canty

**Marcus Canty** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team James.

## Background

Marcus Canty is an American R&B and soul singer and dancer. He finished in fourth place in the first season of *The X Factor USA*. Artists like Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene were in the same season with Marcus back then. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Marcus Canty's audition in Episode 304, he sang Stevie Wonder's, "I Wonder". Pennies, Danger, and James turned their chairs. Marcus chose to be on Team James.
Tasha Cobbs

**Tasha Cobbs** is a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. She is a part of Team Xboy.

## Background

Tasha Cobbs is an American urban contemporary gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play Grace in 2013 with EMI Gospel (now Motown Gospel). The EP reached number 61 on the Billboard charts. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Cobbs won the Grammy for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Tasha Cobbs' audition in Episode 303, she sang her song, "Break Every Chain". Pennies, Xboy, Danger, and James all turned their chairs. Tasha chose to be on Team Xboy.
Panic! at the Disco

* Season 1

**Panic! at the Disco** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. They were eliminated in the Blind Auditions. They came back to the competition in Season 3, where they were a part of Team James, and were eliminated in the Knockout Rounds.

## Background

Panic! at the Disco is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 and featuring the current lineup of vocalist Brendon Urie, accompanied on tour by bassist Dallon Weekes, guitarist Kenneth Harris and drummer Dan Pawlovich. Founded by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson and Urie, Panic! at the Disco recorded its first demos while its members were in high school. Shortly after, the band recorded and released its debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005). Popularized by the second single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", the album was certified double platinum in the US. In 2006, founding bassist Brent Wilson was fired from the band during an extensive world tour and subsequently replaced by Jon Walker. Influenced by 1960s rock bands the Beatles, the Zombies and the Beach Boys, and preceded by the single "Nine in the Afternoon", the band's second studio album, Pretty. Odd. (2008) marked a significant departure from the sound of the band's debut. Ross and Walker, who favored the band's new direction, departed because Urie and Smith wanted to make further changes to the band's style. The duo subsequently formed a new band, The Young Veins, leaving Urie and Smith as the sole remaining members of Panic! at the Disco. Continuing as a duo, Urie and Smith released a new single, "New Perspective", and recruited Dallon Weekes as the group's bassist and Ian Crawford as the band's lead guitarist to accompany the band during live performances. Weekes was later inducted into the band's lineup as a full-time member in 2010, nearing the end of the recording of the band's third studio album, Vices & Virtues (2011). The album was recorded solely by Urie and Smith, with producers John Feldmann and Butch Walker. As a three-piece, Urie, Smith, and Weekes recorded and released the band's fourth studio album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, in 2013. Prior to the release of the album, Smith unofficially left the band due to health and drug-related issues, leaving Urie and Weekes as the remaining members. In 2015, Smith officially left the band after not performing live with the band since his departure in 2013. Shortly thereafter, Weekes reverted to being a touring member once again, leaving Urie as the only member of the official lineup. In April 2015, "Hallelujah" was released as the first single from Panic! at the Disco's fifth studio album, Death of a Bachelor (2016). [1]

## Season 1 Blind Audition

For Panic! at the Disco's audition in Episode 101, they sang their song "Death Of A Bachelor". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Panic! at the Disco from the competition.

## Trivia

* Panic! at the Disco are the second/third/fourth contestant to compete on two different seasons, after tobyMac, King Diamond, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Sandy Lam

**Sandy Lam** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Sandy Lam is a Hong Kong singer. She began her career at the age of sixteen, getting a job as a D.J. for Commercial Radio Hong Kong. She began her singing career in 1984 when she was signed to CBS/Sony Records. Her first single was I Don't Know About Love. Sandy Lam has recorded not only with CBS Sony Records in the 1980s, but also with Warner Music, Rock Records (Taiwan's largest independent label), Virgin Records, Capitol Records, EMI Music, and now Universal Music.

Lam started her singing career in Hong Kong in the mid-80s with a string of up-tempo Japanese style songs. She then released several albums, including the critically acclaimed "City Rhythm" series, featuring R&B-style tracks. In 1991 she released the ground breaking coming-of-age "Wildflower" album to rave reviews, part of the "unplugged" craze in the Cantopop scene.

Lam gained popularity in Taiwan with her debut Mandarin release "Home Again Without You" ("愛上一個不回家的人") in 1991. In 1995 she teamed up with Jonathan Lee, Taiwanese music producer, and released her fourth Mandarin album Love, Sandy featuring the hit single "Scars" ("傷痕"), which became one of the all-time best selling Chinese language albums. Since then Lam has moved beyond the Hong Kong music scene and spent most of her time in Taiwan, China, and Japan. Her 2006 Mandarin language album Breathe Me was recorded in South Korea, Taiwan, mainland China and Hong Kong.

Lam returned to the music scene with a hit single "At Least I Still Have You" ("至少還有你") from her first album with Virgin in 2000. A Korean remake of the song, sung by Super Junior-M, a sub-group of the K-Pop band Super Junior, was released on their Me album titled Dangsinigie (당신이기에) in 2008. In December 2001 she released a Mandarin-language album entitled "Truly Sandy", on which she co-wrote four songs. In the same year, Lam appeared as cast member of an Andrew Lloyd Webber concert Masterpiece, which also featured West End and Broadway star Elaine Paige and China's all-time best-selling recording artist Kris Phillips. This concert was sold out with an audience of over 17,700 people.

Lam has won many awards during the course of her career, including Best Regional Performing Female Artist, Best Album, Best Female Vocalist, the Asia Pacific Most Outstanding Female Artist, and an honorary Music Award for her contributions to the music industry.

Lam won a total of four awards at the 24th Golden Melody Awards in 2013. These include "Best Female Singer" as well as "Best Mandarin Album", "Best Album Producer" & "Best Musical Arranger" for her album "Gaia".

In 2017 Lam won on *Singer 2017*, a Hunan Television contest. [1]
Matt Maeson

**Matt Maeson** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Matt Maeson’s journey from bedroom songwriter to buzzed-about new artist has been an unusual one. He spent his youth traveling with his parents’ family band, performing at prisons and motorcycle rallies as part of an outreach ministry. Raised on Christian music, it was when Maeson discovered “outside” artists like Johnny Cash and Jeff Buckley that something stirred inside him, and he began writing songs of his own in his bedroom closet.

He just released his first EP, *Who Killed Matt Maeson*, a six-song collection that blends giant pop hooks, foot-stomping nods to roots music, and alt-rock leaning production reminiscent of acts like Manchester Orchestra and Twenty One Pilots to create a sound unlike much else out there. The EP features his breakout hit “Cringe,” a soulful, radio-ready tale of self-induced isolation that cracked Spotify’s US Viral chart earlier this year. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Matt Maeson's audition in Episode 105, he sang his song "Grave Digger". Xboy was the only coach to turn their chair, placing Matt on Team Xboy by default.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 106, Matt Maeson was paired against Chris Rene. He sang his song "Straight Razor". Xboy chose Chris as the winner. None of the coaches opted to steal Matt, eliminating him from the competition.
X Ambassadors

**X Ambassadors** were a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. They were a part of Team Danger, but was stolen onto Team Jay during the Knockout Rounds, where they were eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

X Ambassadors is an American rock band from Ithaca, New York. Its members currently include lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, VHS, was released on June 30, 2015. [1]
Sergey Lazarev

**Sergey Lazarev** is a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, but was stolen onto Team Danger during the Knockout Rounds. He was then eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

Sergey Lazarev is a Russian singer, dancer and actor. He is most famous for his singing career, when he rose to fame as a member of the group Smash!!. The group broke up in 2006. Since then Lazarev has pursued a solo career. He represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden and finished in third place, coming first in the televote. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Sergey Lazarev's audition in Episode 202, he sang his song, "You Are the Only One". Xboy was the only coach to turn his chair, placing Sergey on Team Xboy by default.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 208, Sergey Lazarev was paired up against Darren Hayes. He sang his song, "Breaking Away". Xboy chose Sergey as the winner, sending him to the Knockout Rounds.

## Knockout Rounds

For the Knockout Rounds in Episode 211, Sergey Lazarev was paired up against Travis Greene. He sang his song, "Stumblin'". Xboy chose Travis as the winner. Danger decided to steal Sergey, placing him on Team Danger for the Live Playoffs.

## Live Playoffs

For the Live Playoffs in Episode 212, Sergey Lazarev sang his song, "Electric Touch". Pennies, Xboy, Danger, and James all gave him standing ovations. Sergey Lazarev's performance was not strong enough for Danger to put him through to the Top 12, eliminating him from the competition along with Plaza and Vance Joy, instead of B Smyth, Jesse Kinch, and Fame On Fire.

## Trivia

* Sergey Lazarev is the first Russian act to compete on XVoice.
BoA

**BoA** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Xboy. She was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Kwon Bo-ah, known professionally as BoA, is a South Korean singer, dancer, composer and actress active in South Korea and Japan. She is considered as "The Queen of Korean Pop".

Born and raised in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she was discovered by SM Entertainment talent agents when she accompanied her older brother to a talent search. In 2000, after two years of training, she released ID; Peace B, her debut Korean album. Two years later, she released her debut Japanese album, Listen to My Heart, becoming the first Korean pop star to break through in Japan following the fall of barriers that had restricted the import and export of entertainment between the countries since the end of World War II. On October 14, 2008, BoA debuted in the United States with the single "Eat You Up" and released her debut English-language album, BoA on March 17, 2009.

BoA's multilingual skills (she speaks Japanese and English along with native Korean and has recorded songs in Mandarin Chinese) have contributed to her commercial success throughout East Asia. She is the only foreign artist to have three albums selling more than one million copies in Japan and is one of only two artists to have six consecutive number-one studio albums on the Oricon charts since her debut, the other being Ayumi Hamasaki. [1]

## Trivia

* BoA is the first contestant from South Korea.
Russell Dickerson

**Russell Dickerson** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Danger, and finished the competition in 3rd place.

## Background

Russell Dickerson is an American country and pop music singer-songwriter from Union City, Tennessee. He earned a degree in music from Belmont University and signed with Creative Artists Agency in 2010. In 2011, he released an extended play, Die to Live Again, and opened for David Nail. He toured with Canaan Smith in 2015, and Thomas Rhett in the summer of 2016. Dickerson also joined Billy Currington on the road in 2016, and is accompanying Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker on tour across the United States and Canada beginning July 19, 2018.

In 2015, he released the single "Yours" written by Dickerson, Parker Welling and Casey Brown. It became the title track to his second extended play, released on January 18, 2016 by Dent Records. The EP debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, selling 2,700 copies in its first week of release. It launched at number 2 in the iTunes Country Store and number 8 in all genres. In its 39th week on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, Dickerson jumped from number 3 to 1 on the list on January 27, 2018. "Yours" holds the record for the longest journey to number 1 for a solo male's first entry on the survey.

The album, Yours was released on October 13, 2017 and premiered at #1 on Billboard’s Heat Seeker chart. The album peaked at No. 5 on Top Country Albums dated November 4, 2017, with 12,000 equivalent album units in its first week, and includes five songs co-written by Dickerson, containing an acoustic wedding version of the title track “Yours.” Due to the popularity of his hit single, he landed on the iTunes Best of 2015 year-end list, TheKnot.com's "Best Wedding Songs of 2016," and Spotify’s #SpotifySpotlight 2016; where he later became one of Spotify's RISE artists. Dickerson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 3, 2016. On October 10, 2016, he signed with Triple Tigers Records. [1]