The singer from Northampton believes appearing on the show will help him reach a wider audience.
Billy Lockett will appear in the first episode of the new series of The Voice at the end of the month
A singer-songwriter from Northampton has announced he will feature in the new series of a television talent show for singers.is a competition in which contestants are chosen purely on the strength of their singing, with established artists serving as coaches.Billy Lockett said he had been keeping the news a secret and "can't wait" for fans to see the show
Lockett posted that, despite having pursued a "traditional" music career of releasing albums and touring, he had decided to take the "risk" of joining the show. However, he said he would only participate if he could perform one of his own songs and play the piano live.Reflecting on the experience of recording the show, Lockett described it as "surreal."The Judges on the show have included Tom Jones, Meghan Trainor, will.i.am, and LeAnn Rimes.
Lockett's debut album, Abington Grove, was named after the street near Northampton town centre where he grew up and
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