Morgan Lett Joined Team Queen Latifah on The Voice
The 27-year-old Akron native secured a spot on the coach's team during the show's 30th season blind auditions.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in R&B

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Akron resident Morgan Lett joined Team Queen Latifah on The Voice following a performance that aired on September 23, 2026. The audition prompted both Queen Latifah and Riley Green to turn their chairs, with Latifah pressing her button 36 seconds into the song.
Why it matters
Lett chose to join the team of Queen Latifah, an artist she has admired throughout her life. The selection marked a milestone for the recent university graduate as she builds her music career.
The Voice is currently in its 30th season, with each coach building a roster of 12 contestants. Morgan Lett, 27, secured her position after Riley Green also pressed his button to select her.
The players
Morgan Lett
She is a 27-year-old musician and Akron native who recently graduated from Georgia State University.
Queen Latifah
She is a veteran entertainer and musician who serves as a coach on the 30th season of The Voice.
Riley Green
He is a country music artist who also attempted to recruit Lett to his team during the blind auditions.
The details
Contestants on the series perform during blind auditions while judges remain in chairs facing away from the stage. Lett, who graduated from Georgia State University in May, also released a new single titled Friendzone in September 2026 as she works on her upcoming EP, Mozaic.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The performance aired on television.
May 2026: Lett graduated from Georgia State University.
September 2026: Lett released the single Friendzone.
October 6, 2026: Blind auditions for the season concluded.
Industry Dynamics
The revolving chair mechanism used in The Voice defines the primary tension of the show's blind audition phase. This production element remains the core structural constraint that shapes the competition's narrative across its 30-season history.
Viewers can follow Lett's journey throughout the 30th season of the competition as she competes for a spot on Team Queen Latifah. The show is available for streaming and broadcast, providing fans with ongoing access to the development of her upcoming EP project.
The takeaway
Success in the music industry often requires balancing competitive appearances with independent releases like Lett's recent single. Aspiring artists can learn from her strategy of utilizing national platform exposure to amplify their own creative projects.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Signal Akron.
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