Comeback Stage Artists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCxJmHZhzFM
Ayanna Joni, 30
Hometown: Yonkers, New York
Resident: Yonkers, New York
At just 8 years old, Ayanna knew she was destined for the stage. She began acting and singing and quickly gained success in commercials and theater. Ayanna went on to sing in a band called Tiffany’s Affair and the group was signed by Warner Bros. She was with the band for six years, but things changed for her after getting pregnant at 18. She decided to take a break from music and raise her kids. Now making a living as a wedding singer, “The Voice” is Ayanna’s second chance at stardom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3_iTy14-o
Lynnea Moorer, 18
Hometown: Oakland, California
Resident: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Lynnea was raised by her grandparents when her parents were incarcerated, but she credits her mother for introducing her to all types of music. She started performing in a praise band in high school and found success by posting her covers on YouTube. One of her videos went viral and she now has over 200K subscribers. Her YouTube channel allows her to support herself as a pre-med student at Burman University in Alberta. Lynnea comes to “The Voice” hoping to make something of herself in music and make her family proud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8inmqajKcI
Wyatt Rivers, 23
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Resident: Durham, North Carolina
Wyatt grew up with two dreams of being a doctor and a musician. He was classically trained on piano and grew up singing in the choir, but music was put on the back burner in high school so he could focus on school. He’s now at a crossroads and wants to know if he should pursue music or head to med school, where he’s been accepted at Tulane University next year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zBvRWhiJJ8
Sam Robbins, 22
Hometown: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Resident: Boston, Massachusetts
Sam grew up in a small seaport town and didn’t have any interest in hobbies outside of music. Although he’s the only one in his family who pursued a nontraditional job, his parents have always been very supportive. He’s currently a senior at Berklee College of Music and gigs three to five nights a week. “The Voice” will be Sam’s biggest performance and he wants to make his small town proud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpAnBnQ4Snk
Madison Cain, 25
Hometown: Sonoma, California
Resident: Sonoma, California
Madison grew up on a tour bus with the company of rock ‘n’ roll legends and her father, Jonathan Cain, the keyboardist for Journey. She learned a lot about songwriting from her father’s friends, who also helped hook up gigs throughout Nashville. She later started a band that toured Japan opening for Journey and performed at her father’s induction ceremony at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Although Madison has found success in her father’s shadow, “The Voice” is her chance to make it on her own.
