Allie Rae Exits The Voice
Fifteen-year-old Santa Fe singer Allie Rae exited NBC’s “The Voice” after missing out on the final public vote for the Top 13, Click2Houston reported.
Her run on Season 30 ended following Cut Week when coach Riley Green chose competitor Joe Henley for his final team spot.
Rae had advanced through multiple rounds after turning three chairs during her Blind Audition with a cover of Alannah Myles’ “Black Velvet.” Green used his “First In” button to automatically secure the teenager for Team Riley. Click2Houston reported that the singer began performing years ago, starting at a second-grade talent show.
From Honky-Tonks to National Television
Before joining the television competition, Rae spent years singing with a blues band and teaching herself guitar. She secured solo gigs across Texas, including a three-hour performance at Reba’s Place, according to Click2Houston. During the Battle Round on “The Voice,” she performed Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” alongside Harmony McKee. Country singer Carly Pearce compared Rae’s mature vocal delivery to a young LeAnn Rimes.
For Cut Week—a format replacing traditional Knockouts—Rae performed Lainey Wilson’s “4X4XU.” Green praised her stage presence and called her a “mini Reba,” while coach Kelly Clarkson noted that the teenager was already ahead of the game at age 15. Despite that praise, Green selected Joe Henley to advance on his team.
Kyle Davis wins public vote as Rae returns home
On Nov. 9, Rae was among 16 contestants eligible for America’s vote to secure an extra spot in the Top 13. Viewers ultimately chose Team Kelly contestant Kyle Davis, bringing Rae’s competition run to a close, Click2Houston reported.
Music is not her only focus outside the show, as she helps operate her family’s RV parks and works on rebuilding a bright orange 1968 Chevy C-10 with her father, Brian. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Rae appeared on Houston Life alongside her mother, Amy, and father to discuss her television experience and future plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Riley Green use his First in button during the Blind Auditions?
Green used the button to prevent coaches Kelly Clarkson and Queen Latifah from recruiting Rae, automatically placing her on Team Riley after her performance of “Black Velvet.”
What song did Allie Rae perform during Cut Week?
She performed Lainey Wilson’s “4X4XU” for a chance to stay on Team Riley before Green selected Joe Henley for his final roster spot.
Who won the public vote to enter the Top 13?
Viewers selected Team Kelly contestant Kyle Davis on Nov. 9, filling the final spot that Rae and 15 other contestants were competing to earn.