Kamila Kiehne aims to carry on her family's huge musical legacy on 'The Voice'
LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO: On the Monday, September 30 episode of 'The Voice' Season 26, coaches Michael Buble, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg started to turn their chairs as Kamila Kiehne began to sing.
Kamila showcased a remarkable stage presence, impressing everyone despite her young age. Michael praised her by saying she "killed" the audition and radiated "light." Reba admired the emotion in her performance, while the young artist ultimately chose to join Team Bublé.
Eight months ago, when Kamila, a 17-year-old multilingual singer-songwriter, submitted her audition video for 'The Voice', she was a junior at Los Lunas High School, near Albuquerque, New Mexico. If you attended the girls' basketball games at Los Lunas High School, you might have recognized No. 22 as a familiar face. Perhaps you spotted Kamila at a football game at the University of New Mexico, during church services, at a soccer match, or even at Monster Truck Jam?
In addition to playing on the LLHS junior varsity and varsity teams during her sophomore year, Kamila was also establishing herself as a singer-songwriter, singing the National Anthem or her songs on several occasions. While the WNBA could be a dream opportunity, 'The Voice' might resonate even more with Kamila. She may feel more at home behind a microphone than on the free-throw line.
Kamila was teased and made fun of throughout middle and high school, which made her hide who she was and even give up singing for a time. However, over the past few years, she has learned to embrace self-love, overcoming her fears and reclaiming her passion for music. She is more self-assured than ever and wants to set an example for others by showing how optimism from the inside out.
'The Voice' Season 26 singer Kamila Kiehne is the daughter of professional musician El Gringo
Kamila has been singing since she started talking and realized her voice was exceptional at the age of six. You might recognize her name, even if you can't quite place the face. Shawn Kiehne, Kamila's father, performs under the stage name El Gringo and sings Tex-Mex and Spanish music.
In addition to releasing multiple CDs, Shawn finished second in Univision's El Gigante de Mañana competition in 2005. Kamila’s passion for music seems to be innate, as her mother is also involved in the arts, teaching dance. When Kamila isn't performing, she loves repurposing natural New Mexico gemstones to craft unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Kamila is proud of her unique cultural background and treasures the natural beauty of her native state.
'The Voice' Season 26 singer Kamila Kiehne has been writing music since the age of 4
If you're not aware of Kamila's abilities, she incorporates elements of gospel, rock & roll, and country music into her performances. At Legacy Church, Kamila has refined her singing abilities and a glance at her YouTube channel showcases her versatility. Kamila finds vocal inspiration in "singers like that", including Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. It sounds like Kamila's true love is writing music.
Kamila began writing songs at the age of four when she could read and write. One of her primary influences is Maroon 5's Adam Levine. She finds great inspiration in the way he composes songs and creates music. However, Kamila strives to write in her unique style, which she describes as melancholy, emotional, and peaceful. She enjoys infusing her music with genuine heart and soul. Her father, Shawn, is an LLHS assistant girls' basketball coach, and he believes his daughter has natural skills.
'The Voice' Season 26 singer Kamila Kiehne has released a couple of singles
In the audition video, Kamila sang parts of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'Something's Got a Hold on Me'. Kamila is a pianist and guitarist who creates what she calls "chill or emotional, moody music". She enjoys incorporating genuine heart and sentiment into her songs. Singing at Legacy Church in Albuquerque is Kamila's favorite activity, and she attributes her comfort level with singing in front of huge audiences to those performances. This is evident in the videos on the Legacy Worship YouTube channel.
Despite being young, Kamila has two songs available on streaming services: 'Drug I Need' and 'Strangerz', both of which were released in 2021. Visit her social media accounts to view more of her recent unique content. She just shared a taste of the song 'Not Again.' Additionally, she has performed the national anthem multiple times in and around her city, including at professional bullriding competitions. It appears that she is dating a guy named Landon Gates.
'The Voice' Season 26 airs on NBC on Mondays at 8 PM ET
