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Who is Zeya Rae? 'The Voice' fans express disappointment with NBC for not airing contestant's full blind audition

Zeya Rae's complete audition was not shown in its entirety on the broadcast, but a montage was included

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On the fifth night of the Blind Auditions for the 25th season of 'The Voice', Zeya Rae took over the stage and delivered a mesmerizing performance of Billie Eilish's popular track 'Bellyache'.'

Zey Rae left the audience in awe with her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence, putting her unique spin on the hit song. Her stunning performance not only showcased her incredible talent but also solidified her as a standout contestant in the competition.

While Zeya Rae's complete audition wasn't aired in its entirety, a montage was featured, hinting that she successfully secured a spot on Team Reba.

Reba McEntire was the sole coach who decided to turn around for Zeya, leading to her immediate inclusion on Reba's team.

Shortly, fans took to social media to express their disappointment as Zeya Rae's full audition was not televised, leaving them unsatisfied with the coverage.

One social media user wrote, "NBC won't ever change these montages from happening." Another added, "Another montage.... wah wah!!"

One comment read, "Where's the whole performance NBC? Why do we have to watch a whole performance and back story of contestants who aren't picked, but less than a minute of someone who makes it."

An X user wrote, "Wow. Thanks for not showing me Leya’s audition NBC."

One user said, "Saw a snippet of Zeya Rae (but missed her info) - She goes to team Reba."

What is the meaning of Zeya Rae's name?

Zeya frequently finds herself being asked about the significance of her name on the popular social media platform, Instagram.

She acknowledges that this question is recurring in her interactions with her followers, and she is always eager to provide them with an enlightening response. According to her, the meaning behind her name can be summed up in one powerful word: 'success.'

When did 'The Voice' Season 25 contestant Zeya Rae start singing?

Zeya Rae, a 23-year-old and immensely talented artist, proudly identifies herself as the 'beloved fiery Gemini' on her popular Instagram profile. Through her platform, she showcases her skills as a singer-songwriter.

'The Voice' contestant proudly identifies as a pop/soul and R&B artist on her YouTube channel, showcasing her passion for music.

Zeya's journey in the music industry dates back several years, with her early beginnings rooted in posting covers of popular songs in 2014 and sharing performances in public settings just a year later.

Who is 'The Voice' contestant Zeya Rae's musical inspiration?

Zeya Rae attributes her musical inspiration primarily to her mother. She attributes her passion for music and her drive to pursue a career in the industry to the influence and support she received from her mother throughout her life.

From introducing her to different genres of music at a young age to encouraging her to pursue her dreams, Zeya Rae's mother has played a significant role in shaping her musical journey.

“She introduced me to music and my all time favorite artists. She pushed me to never give up and sing until I get it right. lol," Zeya shared.

The bond between mother and daughter is evident in Zeya Rae's music, as she draws on her personal experiences and emotions to create heartfelt and authentic songs that resonate with listeners.

Overall, Zeya Rae's mother serves as a constant source of inspiration and motivation for her, driving her to continue honing her craft and sharing her music with the world.

In addition to this, she also cited YEBBA as one of her inspirations. 

'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day. The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.