14-Year-Old East Brunswick Rocker Earns 3-Chair Turn On 'The Voice'

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 14-year-old “powerhouse” rocker from East Brunswick found a spot on Season 28 of "The Voice."

East Brunswick's Vinya Chhabra made her mark Monday night, delivering a commanding performance of Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" that earned the teen a coveted three-chair turn.

Reba McEntire hit her button first, followed by Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg, who turned in the final moments of Chhabra's audition.

"What a powerhouse! I absolutely loved your voice and your attitude. And I would love to have you on my team, I think we'll have a blast," McEntire told the young rocker.

Bublé said he felt compelled to turn for a contestant representing fellow Canadian Morissette, while Snoop Dogg praised Chhabra's stage presence and vocal maturity.

"I'm from an era of rock, rap, alternative all being meshed together," Snoop said. "When I was listening to you, I said 'Man, she sound young.' But that voice sound powerful. And when I turned around and seen you and you said you were 14 years old, you pack a powerful punch at your age. You are not nervous, you are not afraid, you just taking it in – that's superstar quality."

With her parents by her side, Chhabra ultimately chose to join Team Reba – a decision that thrilled the country legend.

"Vinya really had great range, great tone, and the young contestants on this show are like sponges. They really wanna learn. They really wanna grow. And she chose me. I was thrilled to pieces," Reba said.

Chhabra's musical journey began early. She started drum lessons at age 5 at School of Rock and added vocal training at 6, later expanding her repertoire to include piano, guitar, bass , and ukulele. Blending rock, theater , and classical styles, she has performed worldwide and regularly participates in Kids Rock for Kids, raising money for charitable causes.

The honors student and Sophomore at East Brunswick High School performs with her bands Your Majesty and Behind the Sky, balances schoolwork with community service at senior homes, and has competed successfully across multiple musical genres.

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