Brianna Cameron Talks Kelly Clarkson’s Mentorship on ‘The Voice’: “Such a Down-to-Earth Person”

Having a powerful voice is one part of the equation for Brianna Cameron, who is also learning how to choose the right songs and make the most of her performances. The Voice season 30 contestant has Kelly Clarkson in her corner, and working with the singer has given Cameron plenty to appreciate. During our interview, she discussed the lessons she is taking away from being part of Team Kelly.

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Brianna Cameron was 13 when she performed Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep, Mountain High” for her audition. Taking on that song during the Blinds was a formidable challenge, especially with artists she admired listening just a few feet away. Coaches Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green turned their chairs for Cameron, with Cameron ultimately choosing Clarkson.

“I was definitely super nervous as the youngest in the competition, and I had all these big idols that I looked up to,” said Cameron, who coincidentally toured the country playing young Tina in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. “I didn’t know if they were gonna turn.”

That nervousness came with excitement. Cameron understood that the performance could introduce her talent to an audience far beyond the people who already knew her music.

Now on Team Kelly, she has found a coach whose enthusiasm extends beyond the work of preparing a performance.

“Well, she was so excited, and she really wanted me on her team,” said Cameron. “She’s such a down-to-earth person. And being on her team, I’ve learned to be humble. And also pick the right moments and what song to pick.”

Clarkson’s welcoming personality has made an impression, but Cameron also appreciates the musical knowledge she brings to their time together. For a young singer developing her own approach, knowing where to place a moment within a performance—and which song suits her—is valuable guidance.

“Being on her team I’ve learned to be humble and also, like, picking the right moments and what song to pick,” she said. “Like, she’s such a knowledgeable artist, and I’m so glad that I’m on her team.”

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Cameron brings her own dedication to that partnership. All her hard work has helped make her a straight-A student. That level of focus was evident in audition preparation which, in turn, places her in the next round.

She also found an unexpected source of encouragement among the other artists on The Voice. Meeting singers who shared her passion made the experience feel familiar surprisingly quickly.

“So really, I made new friends, and I built a family,” said Cameron, who hails from Union City, New Jersey.

With Clarkson’s guidance and that sense of community, Cameron has plenty to take away from her The Voice experience. Her excitement about Team Kelly comes through loud and clear.

Watch our full interview with Brianna Cameron below.

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