From the modest stages of Mackay pubs to national television, Bella Mackenzie is well on her way to stardom.
The local country music star featured on The Voice Australia’s Blind Auditions on Tuesday night, turning heads and chairs with her angelic cover of Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero.
Bella performed in front of a vocal crowd and four star coaches, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Jason Derulo and Rita Ora, with all four pressing the big red button to express their interest in mentoring her throughout the show.
The 18-year-old chose to join Guy Sebastian’s team and will move into the Battle Round in coming weeks.
Bella Mackenzie grew up in north Queensland listening to country music and is on a mission to be the genre’s next big star.
From playing local pubs and festivals to starring on The Voice Australia, she’s become a national overnight sensation.
“For as long as I can remember when I was growing up in Moranbah and Mackay, all I ever dreamt of was going on The Voice Australia to sing,” she said ahead of her performance, which aired on Channel 7 earlier in the week.
“My ultimate dream for my music career is to be a huge powerhouse, sell out stadiums, just being the next kickass country female artist.
“It’s important for me to be able to go out and show that country music’s still alive and well.”
Putting a country spin on a current pop hit, Bella garnered the attention of all four coaches, ultimately selecting Guy Sebastian as her mentor.
“There was so much feel in the way you were singing; so much musicality in the things you were doing,” Guy told Bella after her performance.
“I think you’re great, I really do.”
Bella took to Facebook to thank her loyal and local fans.
“Thanks to you guys for listening to me sing all those years in my little town because now I can tell you, I’m doing it!” she said.
“I don’t want to be the next Taylor Swift; I want to be the first Bella Mackenzie.”
Follow Bella Mackenzie on Facebook to follow her journey and find out when her next performance will air.
Photo credit: Channel 7
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