Two weeks ago, Lauren-Michael Sellers, 35, emerged from the darkness onto the stage of “The Voice” facing the backs of the chairs of the four coaches she hoped would choose to mentor her.
Singing “Oceans” by Hillsong United, she wooed the judges, Gwen Stefani, Michael Buble, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dog, with her powerful and emotive voice. One by one, they turned around signaling that they would like to work with her.
When Reba, one of her idols, turned around, Sellers fist pumped the air but didn’t stop singing…