Team Snoop Dogg: ‘The Voice’ Season 26 photos, bios, artist rankings

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, became a coach on “The Voice” for its 26th season in the Fall of 2024. The 16-time Grammy nominee has already been on the program before in the form of a mega mentor in Season 20, but now the rapper and producer is on board full-time. Now that the Season 26 blind auditions have begun, can Snoop prevail for the first time on NBC’s reality TV show?

Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Snoop Dogg on “The Voice” Season 26, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team Gwen Stefani, Team Michael Buble and Team Reba McEntire.

Jake Tankersley (4-CHAIR TURN)
Age: 31
Hometown: Sand Springs, OK
Resident: Claremore, OK

Jake has been raising kids alongside his wife, Ashleigh, since he was 19. He met Ashleigh when he was just 18, and it was love at first sight after a mutual friend introduced them. Within a year, they were married and a month after the wedding, they learned they were expecting a baby boy. By the time Jake was 24, he was already a father of four. Working full-time as a worship leader to support his family, it’s a miracle Jake found time to work on his craft. Music has been a significant part of his life since childhood. Jake’s dad introduced him to Elvis when he was 6, and he soon fell in love with country music. Growing up, Jake often performed at talent shows with the guitar his dad gave him when he was 9. Currently, Jake gigs every weekend at bars and restaurants across Oklahoma. He schedules his performances in the evenings after his kids go to sleep, and, when possible, the whole family comes to watch him do what he loves.

Torre Blake (2-CHAIR TURN)
Age: 30
Hometown: Austin, TX
Resident: West Hollywood, CA

Torre comes from a distinguished legacy of athletes. Her father, former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake, played for several teams, leading Torre to move frequently during her childhood. Music and sports were her comforts during these relocations. Once settled in Austin, Torre focused on sports and secured a college education through athletics. Torre wanted to pursue musical theater in college but ultimately, after accepting a volleyball scholarship, was unable to pursue both. After graduating, Torre was determined to immerse herself in music. She dove into the Austin music scene and began songwriting and performing. In 2022, Torre moved to L.A. to advance her music career and took a job in entertainment for stability and community. Now, she’s ready for “The Voice” and take the next step to becoming a full-time artist.

ChrisDeo (2-CHAIR TURN)
Age: 16
Hometown: Queens, NY
Resident: Queens, NY

ChrisDeo is a 16-year-old self-taught, multi-instrumentalist and first-generation American. Her mother was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and her father is from Guyana. After her parents divorced when she was young, ChrisDeo was raised by her resilient mother in the Queens projects. Despite the challenges of their surroundings, her home was a sanctuary of peace and solace. Both ChrisDeo and her older sister, Aaliah, find comfort in the music that surrounds the walls of their home. ChrisDeo’s passion for music truly blossomed in 2016 when her mother enrolled her and her sister in the NYCHA Youth Choir. There, ChrisDeo decided to teach herself piano chords, which opened the door to a world of instruments. Recently, she completed a program for low-income high school students at the NYU Clive Davis Institute where she learned to produce and record her own music. As a result, ChrisDeo has set up a makeshift home studio where she records covers and writes her songs. You can often find this high school senior busking with the cityscape as her backdrop.

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