Mary Kate Connor: 5 Things To Know About The 18-Year-Old Standout On ‘The Voice’

Mary Kate Connor is part of Team Blake's all-star group of singers on 'The Voice.' Get to know this rising star as season 23 continues.

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May 1, 2023 9:13AM EDT
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  • Mary Kate has made it to the Playoffs round so far.
  • Mary Kate started out doing musical theater.
  • Mary Kate is one of the youngest singers in the competition.

The Playoffs are about to begin. Each coach has 5 artists on their teams as the live shows grow closer. Mary Kate Connor is one of those artists still in the running to win The Voice season 23.

So, who is Mary Kate Connor? She’s having quite a memorable senior year. HollywoodLife has rounded up 5 key things to know about Mary Kate.

1. Mary Kate is a member of Team Blake.

Mary Kate was just 17 when she auditioned for The Voice season 23. She performed “Stars” by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton both fought for Mary Kate to be on their teams. Mary Kate ended up joining Team Blake. While Mary Kate lost her battle with Kylee Dayne, Blake gave her a Playoff Pass to stay in the competition.

2. Mary Kate grew up doing musical theater.

Mary Kate landed the role of Young Cosette in a local high school production of Les Misérables when she was just 8 years old, according to her NBC bio. The show ended up performing on the Kennedy Center stage. Mary Kate has since won a  National Youth Arts Award for Best Lead Actress for the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

3. Mary Kate is from Virginia.

Mary Kate has been raised in Ashburn, Virginia. She is currently a senior in high school at Stone Bridge High School.

Mary Kate Connor, Kylee Dayne
Mary Kate Connor and Kylee Dayne on ‘The Voice.’ (NBC)

4. Mary Kate has spent 3 years trying to get to The Voice.

When she could finally post that she auditioned for The Voice, Mary Kate penned a heartfelt note about how much this opportunity means to her. She wrote on Instagram, “3 years. that’s how long it’s taken me to get to this point. 3 years of triumphs and battles. to be able to make this post with the voice across the page is a dream come true. and now the day the new chapter of my life starts is almost here.”

5. Mary Kate is planning on attending college.

Mary Kate has been accepted to James Madison University. She’s planning on majoring in music industry. “My dream is to live in Nashville, and, you know, learning how to produce my own music, learning the ins-and-outs of the industry at JMU will definitely push me to my goals,” Mary Kate told The Bulldog Tribune.