Auditioning for The Voice

I’ve been singing since I learned how to talk, so when I found out the NBC show The Voice was coming to Houston for auditions, I knew I had to try out. Thousands of people were there to see if they had what it takes. I met many people from different states and cities – even someone from Japan.

We all practiced singing together as we stood in line, and it was very cool to hear so many voices in one place. When it was time to sing, we were split into groups of 10 and taken into conference rooms with a producer from the show. I was second to last in my group, so my nerves had calmed down by the time it was my turn.

I stood on the “X,” took a deep breath and began. I didn’t hold back – I knew I needed to prove myself. After we sang, the producer asked for me and one other guy to stay behind, and she dismissed the rest. My stomach flipped. I watched as she wrote my name on a red ticket inviting me to the next audition! In the next room, everyone was smiling and talking to each other. I wondered if I was sitting among a future star.

Three days later at my next audition, I was in awe when I got to the studio with the records and familiar faces of singers like Destiny’s Child on the walls. Unfortunately, I won’t be going to the next round, but I wasn’t discouraged. In fact, it only made me more eager to work harder on my singing career.

I’ve been posting original songs on SoundCloud (soundcloud.com/madelynmontgomery) and receiving positive feedback from friends and even strangers. I want to make music that people can relate to, bring emotion into my songs and give a voice to the people who feel silenced. I hope to try out for American Idol for next season.

I’m thankful my experience with The Voice helped me grow as a singer and a person; it can only get better from here!

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