Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Her audition: Toni Lorene, 28, of Houston, Texas, performd “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo. Toni delivered a huge opening. Shockingly, the coaches did not turn. But as Toni continues, her performance is absolutely undeniable, with her voice soaring. She’s shows that she’s one heck of a performer too. Reba McEntire was actually the first to turn, followed by Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg. I have absolutely no idea how that was not a four-chair turn. Niall called her a wonderful singer, said he loves her confidence and that she “nailed” her audition. Reba loved her range and her look. Snoop said he thinks he’d help Toni pick songs perfect for her voice. He predicts she could do big things on the show. Toni opted to join Team Snoop.

Here’s more about Toni:

* On Facebook, Toni Lorene Baker describes herself as a 27-year-old creative, actor, voice actor, singer and model.

* From Houston, Texas, she’s a graduate of Alief Taylor High School and studied theater and dance at The University of Texas at Austin.

* On Instagram, Toni writes that 2024 was the year she was “finally able to transition over to the full-time artist life, and it has been serving me so well.”

* Based in L.A. at the time, she also wrote that she was leaving the city and would be out of the country for the next six months for an “opportunity to do what I love.”

* In 2024, she was one of seven lead female performers in an award-winning L.A. show called “Foxy Ladies Love Boogie,” described as a non-stop party featuring more than 70 musical numbers from the 1970s.

* She also provides the voice for Cody’s mom on Cocomelon, a children’s YouTube channel. It was the site’s second most viewed and third most subscribed channel as of July.

* She has an extensive background in musical theater.

Editor’s Note: Monday was reveal day for contestants from The Voice Season 28. Keep checking back daily for more profiles of artists who will be featured on Season 28.

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@iamtonilorene i should tiktok better… Nobody: wyd? Me: Oh nothin, just my black musical theatre girl thing✨🖤 🤍 🤍 🤍 #anna #frozen #frozennationaltour #bway #singing #musicaltheatre #cheese #firsttimeinforever #love #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound – iamtonilorene