Get to know Houston singer Toni Lorene competing on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Season 28
HOUSTON – Houston native Toni Lorene delivered a show-stopping performance on last night’s episode of NBC’s “The Voice” — and Snoop chose her as the winner of the battle round!
Houston Life’s Derrick Shore caught up with with Toni to talk about her journey to “The Voice” stage, working with Snoop, and her surprising connection to the kids’ series “Cocomelon.”
Don’t miss what’s next for Toni as she heads into the knockouts.
Watch “The Voice” Mondays and Tuesdays on KPRC 2 at 7pm.
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