Dana Monique - NBC The Voice - Team Nick

DANA MONIQUE<br /><br />Team Nick<br /><br />Hometown: Houston, TX<br /><br />Resident: Houston, TX<br /><br />Dana was born into a musically gifted family and grew up singing in church. Her mother ran the ministry of music and her father performed in a jazz band. Dana had her first church solo at 12 years old, and by 15 was touring as a background singer. She continued to work as a background singer for most of her career while she raised her children, but always knew she was destined for more. She later took a job as a headliner on a cruise ship where she got a taste of stardom. Dana has worked hard to get to where she is and is ready to finally step into the spotlight on television's biggest stage.<br /><br />Song: "Stuck with U," by Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber<br /><br />Performance: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV_EYbnGIbk" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV_EYbnGIbk</a><br /><br />About the Show<br /><br />The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" celebrates its 10th anniversary with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season, which returns on March 1.<br /> <br />Pop music sensation Nick Jonas reclaims his red chair alongside superstar Coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton as they return for Season 20. Carson Daly returns as host.<br /> <br />The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the first begins with the Blind Auditions, then the Battle Rounds, Knockouts and, finally, the Live Performance Shows.<br /> <br />During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the musician coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, that coach pushes a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the