NY Singer Advances to 'The Voice' Semifinals

Lucas West, a New York native, will compete in the next round of the reality singing competition.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:04am

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A stark, geometric black silhouette of a microphone against a plain white background, conveying the high-stakes drama and excitement of a singing competition.A New York singer's journey from the city streets to the national spotlight on 'The Voice' semifinals.NYC Today

Lucas West, a singer from New York, has advanced to the semifinals of NBC's 'The Voice: Battle of Champions.' West will join eight other contestants in the semifinals round, which will air on April 13.

Why it matters

The Voice is one of the most popular singing competition shows on television, and advancing to the semifinals is a major milestone for any contestant. West's success represents a win for the New York music scene and will likely generate excitement among his local fans.

The details

The semifinals round of 'The Voice: Battle of Champions' is the first part of a two-night event. West, who is on Team Joel, will perform live for viewer votes in hopes of making it to the finals.

  • The semifinals round of 'The Voice: Battle of Champions' will air on April 13, 2026.

The players

Lucas West

A singer from New York who has advanced to the semifinals of 'The Voice: Battle of Champions.'

Team Joel

The team that Lucas West is on for the competition.

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What they’re saying

“From the big city to the Voice stage, Lucas West brings us that New York State of Mind!”

— Team Joel

The takeaway

Lucas West's advancement to the semifinals of 'The Voice: Battle of Champions' showcases the talent and diversity of the New York music scene, and will likely inspire other aspiring singers from the area to pursue their dreams on national stages.