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The Voice
MONDAYS 8/7c

NELL SIMMONS

Bio

Nell, born and raised in New Orleans, has deep musical roots embedded in the vibrant culture of her hometown. As the eldest of three artistically gifted siblings, she discovered her powerful voice through church solos and singing gospel. Despite enduring heartbreaking loss and tragedy, Nell channels her joys and pains into her music, finding strength in her faith. Her talent thrived in the French Quarter, leading to a breakthrough collaboration with Trombone Shorty and four years of touring across the U.S. and Europe, performing for crowds of more than 10,000 people. Today, Nell continues to perform and record new music while honoring her loved ones, balancing a flourishing music career and being a devoted wife to her husband, Quentin, and a loving mother to her son, Henry, and stepdaughter, Kamrin.