A Rising Star With Poise Beyond Her Years
The stakes are high as The Voice Season 28 Blind Auditions near their end, but 14-year-old Vinya Chhabra proved she was more than ready for the challenge. During the October 6 episode, the young talent took the stage and delivered a stunning rendition of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 hit, “Ironic.”
Despite her age, Vinya performed with confidence and control, captivating the audience and coaches alike. Her background as a classical concert pianist and musical theater performer likely helped her handle the high-pressure moment with remarkable composure. She’s even performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, an achievement few teenagers can claim.
Three Chairs, One Big Decision
From her very first notes, Vinya’s maturity and tone caught the coaches’ attention. Reba McEntire was the first to turn her chair, followed shortly after by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg, who hit his button in the final seconds.
Each coach had high praise for the young powerhouse.
“You pack a powerful punch at your age,” Snoop said. “You’re not nervous. You’re not afraid. That’s superstar quality.”
Reba echoed the sentiment, calling Vinya a “powerhouse” and applauding both her attitude and her control.
Joining Team Reba
When it came time to choose a coach, Vinya’s parents joined her on stage to share in the special moment. After some deliberation, she made her choice — Team Reba.
Reba couldn’t hide her excitement.
“Vinya really had great range, great tone, and the young contestants on this show are like sponges,” she said. “They really wanna learn. They really wanna grow.”
The Voice’s Teen Legacy
Vinya joins a long list of talented young contestants who’ve made a mark on The Voice. Brynn Cartelli (Season 14) and Carter Rubin (Season 19) both won the competition at just 15 years old, while Danielle Bradbery (Season 4), Sawyer Fredericks (Season 8), and Chevel Shepherd (Season 15) each claimed victory at 16.
With her natural poise and vocal power, Vinya Chhabra may very well be following in their footsteps.
🎥 Watch her breathtaking audition performance of “Ironic” below.