Kentucky contestant shines 'Bright' on 'The Voice'

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A star is born! Another contestant with Kentucky ties has auditioned for "The Voice." Meet Alex Kandel!

Kandel turned two chairs with her rendition of "Bright." In the end she joined #TeamGwen for season nine of "The Voice." Harlan, Kentucky native Jordan Smith joined #TeamAdam.

[PREVIOUS KENTUCKY CONTESTANTS: Olivia Henken, Allison Bray,Kensington Moore, Kelsie May] 

Kandel went to college in Bowling Green, Kentucky. You may know her from her work as frontwoman for Sleeper Agent. She has also performed numerous times on TV including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Are you a fan? Be sure to follow Kandel on Twitter and watch for her on the show! "The Voice" airs Monday and Tuesday nights on WAVE 3 News.

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