Who is ‘The Voice’ guest star Lily Rose?

A handful of celebrities appeared during the season 23 finale of The Voice. Huge names like Ceelo Green, Maroon 5, and Gwen Stefani appeared during the finals to say farewell to Coach Blake Shelton after 12 years in the show. Alongside some big names, smaller artists have also made an appearance as well in the finale.

Plenty of artists who were part of Team Blake in the past went on stage and sang Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”. But alongside these returning artists is another guest celebrity, a country singer named Lily Rose. You might recognize her from TikTok. But who is she and what did she perform in The Voice?

Who is ‘The Voice’ guest star Lily Rose?

According to the artist’s website, Lily Rose is a country artist whose songs were described as “pure, unflinching honesty.” She’s from the state of Georgia and the first song she’s ever released was a live version of ‘Hear for It’ in 2019. The singer is mostly known for her 2020 hit, titled ‘Villain,’ which has over 38 million streams on Spotify. Her sound is often described as “country-meets-R&B,’ and in 2022, she was nominated for “Outstanding Breakthrough Artist” during the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards.

Speaking of her song “Villain,” CountrySwag.com reported that it was the use of TikTok that made her song a viral hit. Around 71k videos were made using the track, with many claiming that they resonated with the song through its lyrics.

Rose appeared in the season 23 finale of The Voice with Diplo and performed their collaborative single, titled “Sad In The Summer.” You might recognize Diplo from tracks like ‘Where Are U Now’ featuring Justin Bieber, “Electricity” featuring Dua Lipa, and “Don’t Forget My Love.” Their performance showcased how country could be mashed into other popular genres, something that Rose is known for in her songs. The song is now available to stream on Spotify and has over 2 million streams.