Who is Huntley? Struggling single dad stuns 'The Voice' Season 24 judges as daughter picks Team Niall Horan
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: In a captivating moment during 'The Voice' Season 24, rock singer Huntley achieved a four-chair turn within seconds of beginning his performance, thanks to his soul-stirring vocals.
However, it was Huntley's emotional recounting of his life as a single father that truly tugged at heartstrings during the last Blind Audition round.
Hailing from Virginia, the 33-year-old revealed that he has been co-parenting his two children, a son, and a daughter.
Following his rendition of 'She Talks to Angels' by the Black Crowes, Huntley faced the enviable choice of selecting one of the four coaches: Niall Horan, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Reba McEntire.
Instead of making the decision himself, Huntley invited his daughter, Stella, onto the stage to determine his coach.
Huntley made a heartfelt request to John, asking, "Can I ask you a favor? I had a dream that my daughter came on stage."
The 6-year-old Stella confidently asserted, "He was really good" as she joined her father on stage. Stella ultimately chose Niall as her father's coach, leaving the former One Direction singer delighted to be selected by Huntley's toddler.
'The Voice' Season 24 star Huntley makes judges emotional, reveals his father disappeared at 8
As Huntley introduced himself, he claimed his life is like "one week on, one week off" as he co-parents his children. Adding to the emotional atmosphere on stage, Huntley shared that his own father had disappeared from his life when he was only 8 years old.
During his high school years, Huntley initiated his journey in the music industry by becoming a member of a metal band. At the age of 19, he took up playing the acoustic guitar and relocated to Nashville. Eventually, Huntley returned to his hometown in Virginia.
'The Voice' Season 24 singer Huntley bags 4 chair turn in seconds
The judges were mesmerized by Huntley's singing. Gwen claimed, "Pretty, that's a pretty voice." And in no time all the 4 judges pressed the button and turned around.
Reba claimed, "Everything about your voice I absolutely loved." Huntley believed it was sweet of Reba to compliment him in such a way.
'The Voice' Season 24 coach Niall Horan compares Huntley with James Morrison
Niall wondered if Huntley has ever heard of an English singer James Morrison as he claimed the 33-year-old singer sounded like him.
Niall further complimented, "You sing your own way, you sing very direct and so much power and control you have it's so beautiful to listen to."
Gwen went on to compliment Huntley's hair as it was braided in two plates. The judge said, "You should pick me because I used to wear my hair like that."
'The Voice' Season 24 new episodes air every Monday at 8 pm and every Tuesday at 9 pm ET on NBC.
