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Mariah Kalia ditches Niall Horan for Team Chance after coaches fight for 'The Voice' Season 23 contestant

Mariah Kalia's incredible performance earned her chair turns from both Team Niall and Team Chance, proving that age is just a number when it comes to raw talent

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amidst the bustling city of Los Angeles, a new wave of talent has emerged as 'The Voice' sets the stage for its 23rd season. The air is thick with anticipation as a diverse group of hopefuls, ranging from singers to dancers, line up to showcase their exceptional skills to the world-renowned coaches. This season's panel of judges includes pop sensation Kelly Clarkson, country crooner Blake Shelton, former One Direction member Niall Horan, and rap icon Chance The Rapper.

As the auditions progress, tensions rise as both the contestants and coaches prepare for a grueling competition. Each participant must bring their A-game if they hope to win the hearts of the judges and the audience. With high stakes on the line, only the most exceptional talents will make it through to the next round. One standout performer who managed to capture the coaches' attention is Mariah Kalia. At just 17 years old, she defied all expectations by delivering an impeccable rendition of Billie Eilish's hit song. Her incredible performance earned her chair turns from both Team Niall and Team Chance, proving that age is just a number when it comes to raw talent. 

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Who is Mariah Kalia?

On 'The Voice' Season 23, a true gem of a performer emerged during the blind auditions. Mariah Kalia, hailing from the sunny streets of Orlando, Florida, brought her unique blend of music to the stage. While her Instagram feed boasts of more dance videos than music performances, Mariah's stunning rendition of Billie Eilish's 'idontwannabeyouanymore' showcased her undeniable vocal prowess. But Mariah didn't stop there; she also offered up impressive covers of Rihanna's 'Love on the Brain', Adele's 'Someone Like You' and more on social media. It's clear that this young artist has a natural gift for music and is capable of bringing her own spin to a variety of genres.

Mariah's family background is equally fascinating - her parents, Liberty Shanne Williams and Eathen Allen Williams, run a thriving family business called Eathen Allen Pools and Spas. It's clear that Mariah has inherited the same work ethic and determination that has made her family's business a success. As the competition heats up, it's clear that Mariah has the talent, versatility, and drive to make it far in the competition. It's exciting to see what this young artist will bring to the stage next, and how she will continue to impress both the judges and the audience alike.

Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan lock horns over Mariah Kalia

Mariah's blind audition on 'The Voice' was one to remember. As soon as she hit the first note of her soulful rendition of Billie Eilish's 'idontwannabeyouanymore', the crowd erupted with applause and both Chance and Niall turned their chairs almost immediately. Throughout her performance, the coaches exchanged excited looks, clearly impressed by what they were hearing.

When the song ended, Team Chance was the first to speak up. He praised Mariah's musical choices, her tone, and her stage presence, and expressed a keen interest in exploring her musical influences from childhood. He promised to help her create something new and fresh, something that "America needs to see."

Team Niall was equally impressed, comparing Mariah's voice to a "young Amy Winehouse." He was confident that with his guidance, she could make it all the way to the finals. Despite Mariah's preference for hip hop, pop, and RnB, which Kelly pointed out as a potential setback, Niall remained undaunted.

Kelly, on the other hand, fought hard for Mariah, emphasizing the importance of song selection in a competition like 'The Voice'. But it was Chance who truly won Mariah over with his passionate pitch. He spoke from the heart, telling Mariah that he understood the struggles of trying to make it in the industry as an independent artist. He urged her to take a chance on him and promised to help her achieve her dreams. After much deliberation, Mariah finally made her choice and it was Team Chance who emerged victorious. With his support and guidance, Mariah was ready to take on the competition and show the world what she was truly capable of.

'Mariah was an amazing pick!'

Fans fell in love with Mariah as soon as the official clip was released on Twitter. Fans poured in their love and most of them commented on her mesmerizing voice and Team Chance choosing her. One viewer tweeted, "@chancetherapper #TheVoice I’m glad you picked Mariah! I liked her too."

While another said, "@chancetherapper #TheVoice Great job on getting Mariah on your team!" One comment read, "I am glad you ended up with Mariah she has voice like Rhiannon but her own style love her she could win @chancetherapper #TheVoice."

"Mariah made a wise choice in choosing you as a coach. Great audition. @chancetherapper #TheVoice," another viewer tweeted. One comment really stood out of the lot. It read, "So glad Mariah chose you @chancetherapper #TheVoice." 

'The Voice' Season 23 airs every Monday at 8.pm ET on NBC.

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