Do you dream of one day standing on The Voice stage singing your heart out for the Coaches, eager for that red chair turn? You’ve got nothing to lose by trying out! Pretty much anyone can audition, though of course there are a few eligibility requirements, and one of them is age.
No, you don’t have to be 18 to give it your best shot at NBC’s long-running singing competition, but there is a threshold, a magic number you’ve gotta reach before submitting your application.
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How old do you have to be to audition for The Voice?
To audition for The Voice, Artists must be 13 years old.
Here’s exactly what it says in the eligibility requirements: “You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age by May 11, 2026. All applicants who meet this criterion, including all per-sons significantly older than thirteen (13) years of age, are welcome and encouraged to apply to be a participant.”
That’s right: there is no upper age limit, so tweens and beyond are totally allowed.
Please note that the official language goes on to state that applicants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out a consent form as part of the application process, so no, you can’t audition and surprise your family by popping up in a Blind Audition episode, as fun as that sounds.
Indeed, people from all walks of life and ages have found success on The Voice. In Season 10, the series was won by Alisan Porter, the former child star who led the beloved family movie Curly Sue and had a stint on Broadway in A Chorus Line. In Season 14, Brynn Cartelli won the show at just 15 years old, bringing home a victory for first-time Coach Kelly Clarkson. In 2021, Girl Named Tom became the first ever group to win, proving that Voice champions truly come in every shape and size.
In 2024, Sofronio Vasquez made history as the first Filipino winner of the series after wowing audiences and working with his Coach, Michael Bublé. “I put my trust in him,” Vasquez told NBC Insider.
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The Voice has seen some incredibly talented young singers
Every few seasons, someone breaks through who is just incredible not only for their age but despite their age. During Season 12, Aaliyah Rose was just 14 when she made it onto Team Legend, while Aliyah Moulden was a mere 15 over on Team Blake. Just after 15-year-old Brynn Cartelli’s victory, Season 15 featured 14-year-old Kennedy Holmes in the Finals.
Additionally, 14-year-old Levi Watkins impressed during Season 18, and in Season 19, 14-year-old Carter Rubin did too… then went on to win the whole thing. Hailey Mia came in fourth during Season 21 at just 13; the same season, Keilah Grace competed at 15 and the Cunningham Sisters were 14 and 15.
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In Season 28, 14-year-old Max Chambers of Team Bublé blew away everyone who heard him channel Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, singing the oldies like someone much older!
So, what are you waiting for? Your future Coach could be eagerly anticipating adding you to their team at this very second.
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