A home-schooled Lakeland teen took a chance with her singing career and will be performing on NBC’s “The Voice” later this month.
Savannah Brister, 17-year-old daughter of Laura and Lowell Brister, will be featured during the Battle Rounds of “The Voice” which start March 25th on the network. Her publicity associate, Stephanie Alperin, says the Rounds start this month but Savannah’s date has not been confirmed. She said they are spread over a number of episodes.
The program airs Mondays at 7 p.m. Episodes are online: https://www.nbc.com/the-voice The Show is in its 16th season.
Savannah said she decided to audition for “The Voice” because she wasn’t getting much exposure in Memphis. “It was becoming difficult to get enough exposure in Memphis, so I thought I’d just give it a shot, never thinking I’d actually make it,” said Savannah. “I also just love to learn and grow, especially with music, and this experience is stretching me more than I ever could have imagined!”
Ms. Alperin said Savannah started her musical journey on the piano at age seven. “At 13, she started singing to accompany her tunes and begged her parents for vocal lessons. A year later she was playing festivals and fairs around Memphis. She is very active in church and currently sings for the youth group and women’s ministry. Savannah started home schooling in high school so she could focus on her music and is a self-proclaimed nerd. She embraces her quirkiness, but her mom says it’s Savannah’s smile that leaves a lasting impression.
She attended Macon Road Baptist School through most of elementary and middle school, said Savannah. Her 21-year-old brother is a graduate of Arlington High School. She is a member of Hope Presbyterian Church.
