Tour our photos below for a closer look at Team Kelly Clarkson’s current artists for “The Voice” Season 18, which aired in early 2020. At the conclusion of the blind auditions, Team Kelly consisted of 10 total artists (down from 12 in recent years). Some of those contestants were then eliminated or stolen in the battles and knockouts. Will any of these artists give Kelly her fourth victory as a coach? She previously prevailed with Brynn Cartelli (Season 14), Chevel Shepherd (Season 15) and Jake Hoot (Season 17).
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Micah Iverson — FINISHED IN 5TH PLACE
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 25
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Residence: Atlanta, GeorgiaMicah was born and raised in Tokyo to missionary parents who taught English. As one of nine children, he turned to singing and taught himself to play guitar in order to set himself apart from his siblings. Micah later moved to the US to attend the University of Virginia. Eager to fit in, he joined an a cappella group and continued to work on his personal music. After graduating, Micah pursued a career in business finance, but felt that he should be doing music instead. Micah quit his job last year and moved to Atlanta to start a band and to be closer to his family. Micah currently works at his brother’s brewery and is focusing entirely on his music.
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Megan Danielle — ELIMINATED IN TOP 9
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 17
Hometown: Douglasville, Georgia
Residence: Douglasville, GeorgiaMegan was raised by a single mom after her parents divorced when she was 7. It wasn’t always easy living on her mother’s waitressing income with four other siblings, so Megan used music as a distraction. Her grandmother encouraged her to start singing, and when Megan turned 15 her mom signed her up to sing at a restaurant. After that, Megan decided she wanted to sing professionally and has been playing open mics ever since. Outside of music, she works as a waitress, dishwasher and cashier at the restaurant her mom now manages. Megan, who uses her wages from the restaurant to help run the house with her mom, recently bought her first car.
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Mandi Thomas — ELIMINATED IN TOP 17
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 33
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Residence: Bartlett, TennesseeMandi started singing at a young age and has been classically trained since she was 11. She continued her musical studies in college and began teaching vocal lessons after graduation. Mandi has dedicated herself to teaching and has put her own music career on the backburner due to struggles with self-confidence. Two of Mandi’s former students have been successful on “The Voice,” and she realized it wasn’t fair to push them to do something she didn’t have the courage to do herself. Mandi comes to “The Voice” to take her own advice and focus on her personal music aspirations.
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Cedrice — ELIMINATED IN TOP 17
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 28
Hometown: San Diego, California
Residence: San Diego, CaliforniaCedrice grew up in a lively Filipino family and had a typical childhood until she was diagnosed with alopecia at age 10. After losing chunks of hair, she endured severe bullying and fell into depression. She tried wearing wigs, but always felt she was hiding her real identity. Three years ago, while beginning her musical journey, Cedrice decided to embrace what made her unique and began shaving her head. With the power back in her hands, she boldly took the stage and began singing publicly for the first time and is now a full-time musician.
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Samantha Howell — ELIMINATED IN 4-WAY KNOCKOUT
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 19
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Residence: Nashville, TennesseeSamantha has been singing her entire life. She credits Miley Cyrus for inspiring her love for music and encouraging her to find value in herself and not what others think. Already independent at 13, Samantha booked her own weekly gig at a local ice cream shop and began posting her music online. At 17, she was invited to California to make an album and spent an entire month away from home recording music. Samantha has gigged all over Virginia and recently moved to Nashville to pursue music on a bigger scale. Samantha has been able to support herself with her music but is ready to take her career to the next level on “The Voice.”
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Tayler Green — ELIMINATED IN KNOCKOUTS
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 27
Hometown: Franklin, New Jersey
Residence: Los Angeles, CaliforniaTayler is one of five kids and grew up in a musical family where everyone sang and performed together. Her dad is a pastor and music producer, and she spent a lot of time recording with him in their home studio. In college, Tayler began writing and performing her original music, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time. She landed a gig composing all the tracks for a movie and was even cast in a lead role. Although she has found success, Tayler is still working several jobs to make ends meet, including helping her younger brother at his sneaker rehab store. She hopes “The Voice” will help her find the financial freedom to focus exclusively on music.
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Anaya Cheyenne — ELIMINATED IN KNOCKOUTS
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 16
Hometown: Norwalk, Connecticut
Residence: Atlanta, GeorgiaAnaya has always loved music and performing. She would often visit her godmother in Atlanta and attend her performing arts camp. At 12, Anaya asked if she could stay and live with her godmother so she could attend the program full-time. For the past four years, Anaya has been living with her godmother and has put her musical aspirations above everything else. She started a YouTube channel that has over 80,000 subscribers and was asked to perform the national anthem at Madison Square Garden. Anaya is currently a junior in high school and attends the performing arts program after school, but makes sure to FaceTime her mom and little sister every day.
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Chelle — ELIMINATED IN BATTLES
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 18
Hometown: Bargersville, Indiana
Residence: Bargersville, IndianaMusic has always been a part of Chelle’s life, but for most of her childhood she was too shy to perform and only sang around the house. After her grandfather praised her beautiful voice, she began posting cover songs on YouTube. At 13, she was determined to get over her stage fright and joined a program that taught kids how to perform with other musicians. After her first recital, Chelle knew she belonged onstage and has been performing ever since. Outside of music, Chelle enjoys collecting rocks and has more than 200 varieties.
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Gigi Hess — ELIMINATED IN BATTLES
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 22
Hometown: Lovington, New Mexico
Residence: Lovington, New MexicoGigi was born into a music-loving family and always found joy in singing. In middle school, she was diagnosed with a hormone disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome, which caused her to gain weight at an alarming rate. She was bullied throughout her childhood because of her size and never wanted to sing publicly. At 19, after living with low self-esteem and declining health, she decided to take control of her future and had gastric sleeve surgery. She dropped 120 pounds, improved her health and enrolled in music school, where she gained her confidence back. Gigi is now a full-time musician and is ready to take “The Voice” stage with her head held high.
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Jules — ELIMINATED IN BATTLES
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 15
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Residence: Phoenix, ArizonaJules started singing at just 5 and started guitar lessons at 8. Her mom encouraged her to take voice lessons, and by 12 she was performing at gigs around town. Jules has been successfully juggling her schoolwork and music for the past few years and credits her parents for instilling a hard work ethic in her. At 15, Jules is now playing three-hour shows and is ready to show off her voice on television’s biggest stage.
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Sara Collins — ELIMINATED IN BATTLES
Image Credit: Mitchell Haddad/NBC Age: 18
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Residence: Dandridge, TennesseeSara has always loved country music and began taking guitar and vocal lessons at 8. By 10, she was asked to perform at multiple school events and later joined musical theater to help with her stage presence. Her voice teacher pushed her to start gigging, and Sara began gaining attention as a notable local musician. Sara’s band has opened for big names such as Hunter Hayes and Kane Brown and she began homeschooling in high school to focus on her music. After graduation, Sara and her family moved to Tennessee, where she has an ongoing gig at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red.
