Brianna Cameron is the youngest contestant left on NBC’s hit singing competition, but her age has proved no obstacle during her standout run.
Going into the 30th season of The Voice, the 13-year-old rising star from New Jersey had already built an impressive resume. Her pre-show credits include appearances on The Jennifer Hudson Show, a role in the CBS crime drama The Equalizer, and a starring turn in the national touring production of Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
Now competing as a member of Kelly Clarkson’s team, Cameron has emerged as a formidable contender for the crown.
Channeling Tina Turner and Winning Over the Coaches
During her blind audition, Cameron leaned into her theatrical background by performing “River Deep – Mountain High.” Clarkson turned her chair first, followed quickly by country singer Riley Green.
When the young performer revealed her actual age, Clarkson sprinted to the stage to embrace her.
“I thought you were grown!” Clarkson exclaimed.
“I could barely even speak when I was 13 years old,” Adam Levine joked. “That is quite a song for any human being to attempt,” said Adam Levine.
Queen Latifah, a first-time coach who also hails from New Jersey and previously appeared on The Equalizer, expressed immediate regret for not hitting her buzzer.
“You are meant to be on this show,” she said.
Green praised the teenager’s raw power, calling her voice the biggest he had heard on the program. After weighing her options, Cameron selected Clarkson as her coach.
“I can get you to the finale because you have that drive,” Clarkson told her. “And at 13, to have the sense you already have is incredible.”
Surviving Cut Week With Powerhouse Performances
Cameron’s momentum continued through the Battle round, where she teamed up with fellow Clarkson contestant Saade to tackle Duffy’s “Mercy.”
“To be able to do this up here at your age is shockingly amazing,” Levine said.
Latifah commended the young singer’s stage presence, while Clarkson praised her vocal control before advancing her in the competition.
The teenager survived Cut Week — the largest single-week elimination in the show’s history — by delivering a rendition of Natalie Cole’s “Inseparable.” The performance left Clarkson fighting back tears and brought Latifah to her feet.
“It’s like we’re watching young Whitney Houston,” Clarkson said.
“This is almost unfathomable that you can sing like this, with this poise, at this age,” Latifah added. “That was a beautiful performance of a beautiful song. This is when I thank God for being in this chair and being able to see what I see.”
Cameron Competes for a Top 10 Spot on Monday
Cameron is one of seven singers scheduled to compete for a spot in the top 10 during the live broadcast on Monday, Nov. 16, according to Deseret News. Viewer voting will determine which contestants from Clarkson and Green’s teams round out the top tier.
The five singers already confirmed in the top 10 are:
- Mia Knight (Team Queen)
- BigCountry (Team Queen)
- Lexi Stephens (Team Adam)
- Connor Closs (Team Adam)
- Dakota Cohen (Team Adam)
The one-hour live episode airs at 8 p.m. MST on NBC.
