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Who is Laura Littleton? 'The Voice' 2023 contestant's unique voice made Kelly Clarkson use her 'only block'

Littleton's entrancing vocals and vivacious stage presence instantly mesmerized the Coaches, resulting in a three-chair turn

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Voice' Season 23 has arrived and the group of talented performers has delivered some of the most remarkable acts in the show's history. Coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, and Chance the Rapper are battling for the best singers, with high stakes as it marks Shelton's final season. Although some participants may leave without the coveted chair turn and have to return home, others will impress the coaches with their exceptional performances, resulting in swift chair turns.

The coaches are pulling out all the stops this season, as seen in Laura Littleton's Blind Audition where she performed 'Sign of the Times' by Harry Styles. Tension arose when Clarkson blocked Shelton, but unbeknownst to her, he wasn't the Coach to be worried about!

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Who is Laura Littleton?

Laura Littleton is already a renowned American model, singer, and songwriter. She hails from Dickson, Tennessee, and is a social media star. She initially began her career as a model in the world of fashion. Her work then led her to Nashville, where she tried her hands at photography and print media. Although her journey to stardom started with modeling and photography, music was always her number one goal.

Kelly Clarkson used her only block for Littleton

Littleton's entrancing vocals and vivacious stage presence instantly mesmerized the Coaches, resulting in a three-chair turn from Horan, Clarkson, and Shelton. Recognizing Littleton's country music inclinations, Clarkson astutely blocked Shelton from selecting her for his team. However, she overlooked the threat posed by Horan, who, let's not forget, was a member of One Direction along with Harry Styles. "I need you to know that I love you so much that I used my only Block," Clarkson expressed to Littleton after the performance. "I'm so stoked about your song selection. Look, I know he's [Niall Horan] got a connection with the original singer, OK?" "I know him," Horan playfully taunted. The coaches really seemed to fight over her, while one, Chance The Rapper was just happy to see her perform so well. He appreciated and celebrated her positive personality with a hug.  

Laura Littleton picks Team Niall over Team Kelly

The argument regarding Littleton's choice further continued. "I'm not even gonna fight it, but I feel like you're gonna attract people from different genres," Clarkson remarked. "You just have all these cool connections. Vocally I was like, this is like Dolly meets Florence and The Machine. And also it is incredible to watch and listen and see someone that is still stoked every day to get on stage." Horan was also enamored by Littleton's vivacious energy and praised her for her choice of song. He expressed his admiration for her adaptable sound and stated that she could excel in any musical style throughout the competition. In a playful manner, Horan added, "I would love to have you on Team Niall. One last thing I would like to say if I don't have you on my team: I would like you on my team as a life support Coach." Despite Clarkson using her only block against Shelton, Littleton ultimately chose Horan as her Coach. Team Niall just got a lot more fun with Littleton's endless energy and mesmerizing voice. 

'The Voice' Season 23 airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC, and is available for streaming on Peacock.