Arroe Collins That Voice: A Decade With The Performers On NBC's The Voice

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 513 With Orlando Mendez From NBC’s The Voice
Orlando is a second-generation American, his grandparents immigrating from Cuba. Despite his strong Cuban influence and growing up in Miami, Orlando took an interest in country music in high school and soon earned the nickname “Cuban Cowboy.” When Orlando’s grandfather passed away, Orlando learned from his dad that his grandfather was a real Cuban Cowboy. This made Orlando feel even more connected to his country roots. Orlando started his own band eight months ago that he is very proud to call the Orlando Mendez Band. The band started off in the Florida Keys but is now booking gigs all over the state.

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

A leader in worship music exploring the world of music from the center of the world's largest stage. NBC's The Voice.

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

Believing it's her mission to help people through the power of music, Morgan is a full-time touring musician having opened for artists such as Luke Bryan, Rick Springfield, Hank Williams Jr., Old Dominion and Kane Brown. She's also recently sang back up on Cody Johnson's radio single "Nothing on You." In 2020, Morgan won Artist and Record of the Year for the Nashville Industry Music Awards for her debut album, "Therapy," receiving praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard and American Songwriter. Earlier this year, Morgan got a cut on Ty Herndon's new record as a songwriter. Myles' songs are shaped from her many years working for someone diagnosed with ALS. Recently, Myles lost her close cousin to brain cancer, not too long after their grandfather passed away from a brain tumor.

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 511 With Valerie Harding From NBC’s The Voice
Valarie is a new grandma to her 6-month-old granddaughter and another recently born. Valarie admits it's a bit strange to be a grandmother at only 41, but she also became a mom to her first son at the age of 18. Shortly after becoming a parent, she joined the band Wallstreet, which gave her an outlet to gig and bring in money. It also introduced her to a guitar player named Parry, who would go on to become her husband, as well as an amazing father to her children. Valarie and Parry run Wallstreet Entertainment and Sound, a self-owned business that serves as a one-stop-shop for all audio or entertainment needs. Parry runs sound, but they also perform as a cover band for events all around Tulsa and surrounding areas.

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

Raquel is Dominican and Puerto Rican and is a self-described hippie who loves yoga, art, and music. When she was six years old she was singing alone in her room when her mother overheard her and decided to get her an agent. By 11, Raquel had booked her first professional gig on Nickelodeon’s “Dora The Explorer” as the voice of Dora’s friend Kate. Opportunities continued to arise and at 19 she landed a songwriting contract with Latin pop star Jon Secada and moved to Miami. When the contract ended she had difficulty breaking through as an independent artist and currently works as a driver for a ride share company that provides free rides using fully electric vehicles. Raquel hopes to finally make her music dream a reality on “The Voice.”

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 493 With Lana Scott From NBC’s The Voice
She’s been singing her entire life and grew up participating in musical theater and performing at church. Her grandmother Lana, her namesake, always encouraged her singing and pushed her to pursue country music. After high school Lana attended Berklee College of Music, but left early after landing a singing contract on a cruise ship. Lana spent the next three years performing daily while traveling to beautiful destinations and rediscovered her love for country music after realizing how well it suited her voice and songwriting style. When the contract ended she headed west to continue her music career. Lana hopes to honor her late grandmother and make her family proud on “The Voice”.

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 447 With Samara Brown From NBC’s The Voice
Samara grew up in the Bronx in a very religious and musical household. She was only allowed to listen to gospel music and naturally got her start singing in church. Samara was first introduced to secular music in college and found her calling in musical theater. After graduating, she joined a jazz ensemble and began traveling abroad to perform. Samara was inspired to take her music career even further after supporting her older sister Amanda Brown on Season 3 of "The Voice," who garnered fifth place overall. For the last few years, Samara has been gigging as a solo act and is ready to seize her moment on "The Voice".

If you could share a conversation with a seed before it becomes a tree would you speak of its future fruit or would it be all things right now?