RIO SOUMA

Age: 28Hometown: Detroit, MichiganResident: Detroit, Michigan

Rio Souma started singing at 5 years old and as he got older, his family took note of his natural talent and enrolled him in music programs and the local choir. He continued to sing throughout high school and came out as gay at 17. As a way to express himself, Rio began songwriting and gigging. Unfortunately, being a musician in Motor City didn't pay the bills, so he now spends most of his time working on an assembly line at an automotive factory. Rio is hoping "The Voice" will be the big break he needs to leave his day job behind and pursue music full-time.