Team Niall Horan: ‘The Voice’ Season 24 photos, bios, artist rankings

Singer-songwriter Niall Horan knows a thing or two about singing shows, as he got his big break with the boyband One Direction, which was formed by Simon Cowell on the British series “The X Factor” in 2010. Throughout his career, Niall has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe with One Direction and more recently with his solo albums “Flicker,” “Heartbreak Weather” and “The Show.” When he was 29 years old, he became a coach on “The Voice” in Spring 2023 and won on his first try with pop singer Gina Miles. Now that the Season 24 blind auditions have kicked off, can Niall prevail yet again on NBC’s reality TV show?

Tour our gallery below (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Niall Horan on “The Voice” Season 24, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team John Legend, Team Reba McEntire and Team Gwen Stefani.

1. Alexa Wildish (4-chair turn)

Hometown: Orange County, CA

Alexa grew up in a musical family, and her dad’s passion for collecting vintage guitars inspired Alexa’s love for acoustic stringed instruments, which led to her playing guitar and octave mandolin. Alexa’s deep love for the Americana music scene came when she saw the Wailin’ Jennys perform at a festival when she was 17. Life came full circle when a member of that band sang harmonies on Alexa’s debut EP in 2018. A few years later, Alexa began couch surfing and really wanted to experience life in a mobile home/touring vehicle. A friend offered her his loaded-out van, and Alexa spent the following months living out of it and traveling wherever her next gig would take her. She now lives in Colorado after the cold winter months had her saying goodbye to van life. She writes, gigs and teaches voice lessons.

2. Laura Williams (4-chair turn)

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3. Reid Zingale (3-chair turn)

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Reid works full-time as a data analyst crunching numbers for Dollar General corporate. He and his wife, Rachel, have been married five years and met in his senior year of high school. They married young and Reid had to work three jobs while in college to support them. He felt he had to grow up quickly, and songwriting helped him work through what he was feeling. A couple years ago, they moved to Birmingham from Nashville so she could attend physical therapy school. Reid is from a tight-knit Italian family in Nashville, and the move was hard, but he still seeks solace in songwriting. He wrote his song “Dark Blue” about his struggles with mental health and the video gained more than 100,000 views in its first week. He and Rachel plan to move back to Nashville with their hope that Rachel will get a PT job in the city, Reid will become a touring artist and they can buy a home.

4. Noah Spencer (3-chair turn)

Hometown: Richlands, VA

Noah is from a town of 5,000 people in the heart of Appalachia. It’s a small, close-knit community where everyone goes to the high school football games on Friday nights. Noah’s parents realized he could sing when he was just 2. Singing in church and picking up the guitar throughout his childhood led him to land a gig hosting a restaurant’s open mic night when he was 15. That’s when he realized he could make money gigging. Now, Noah’s in college part-time and gigs a few times a week at bars, restaurants, breweries, festivals, hotels and events. Appalachian music is full of string instruments and Noah’s sound is true to his roots. He and his dad have collected more than 32 stringed instruments. Noah lives at home and commutes up to four hours in a day to perform throughout Virginia. His dream is to be a songwriter and a touring artist.

5. Olivia Minogue (3-chair turn)

Hometown: Lockport, IL

Olivia works as a receptionist at a dental practice and her colleagues wholeheartedly support her singing journey. Growing up, Olivia was a musical theater enthusiast thanks to her mother, who owned a local musical theater company. Starting at 3, she graced her mother’s productions, although always being cast in small roles to avoid any semblance of favoritism. Now, she assists by teaching classes, setting up stages and even lends a hand with costumes and makeup. Olivia is a lifelong self-proclaimed One Direction fangirl, and she’s so excited to get the opportunity to work with Niall.

6. Lvndr (2-chair turn)

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7. Sophia Hoffman (2-chair turn)

Hometown: Chula Vista, CA

After getting no chairs to turn in Season 23, Sophia is ready for her comeback. She gets her determined spirit from her mom, Hilda, who emerged from an impoverished upbringing in Mexico City, moving to the United States at 6. Hilda found her inspiration from her own mother’s resilience to adapt to a new country, and then to raise a child at such a young age gave her the insight and strength to push Sophia to take advantage of all the opportunities thrown her way. Sophia reflects on her mother’s journey with gratitude, recognizing that she can pursue her American dream due to her mother’s bravery, sacrifices and unwavering support. Now, despite her challenges with learning disabilities, Sophia is embarking on her second year at Chico State University, pursuing communication public affairs. She has garnered a substantial fan base from her experience on Season 23 and is often recognized as “The Voice girl.”

8. Julia Roome (2-chair turn)

Hometown: Warwick, NY

Julia may be the youngest in the competition, but she has already accomplished so much in her life. She’s gigging several times a month, singing the national anthem and has performed in an off-Broadway play and many regional ones. Julia lives only 90 minutes from New York, so she’s had an opportunity to sing at the Friars Club as well as amateur night at the Apollo where she’s won twice. Keegan Ferrell, a Season 20 contestant, noticed her on social media when her original EP reached No. 9 on the the iTunes charts, prompting him to work with Julia to continue building a portfolio of original music. Their first song together, “Childhood,” garnered a massive amount of attention and has the most streams to date. When Julia isn’t gigging or recording, she’s playing softball for her travel softball team. Julia is extremely competitive and used to ski race before deciding to focus more on music.

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