Who will perform at iHeart’s Jingle Ball Village, get mentored by Grammy Winners and Win $10,000? You decide!
Kristen Felicia
Must finish first in their group to advance to the Semifinals.
BONUS MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Must be first in their group on Monday, 11/16 at 11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT for a chance to be selected for a one-on-one mentorship with Kevin Jonas Sr. (The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato).
Voting for this round ends on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM EST
About Kristen Felicia
I’m a faith-rooted singer-songwriter blending soulful vocals and honest storytelling. I write songs of hope, healing, and trusting God through life’s seasons.
Performances & Content from Kristen Felicia
Your Hand
Your Hand — Kristen Felicia (Official Music Video)
Learn More About Kristen Felicia
What makes you the Next Music Star?
I’m a 36-year-old mother of two who returned to music with a deeper purpose. After years of life, motherhood, loss, and growing in my faith, I began writing songs that reflected what I’d actually lived through. My debut single, “Your Hand,” was born from heartbreak and learning to trust Yahweh without having all the answers. My music lives somewhere between soulful indie songwriting and worship — honest, emotional, cinematic, and rooted in faith. I’m building this career independently, one song at a time, because I believe music can reach people in their most vulnerable moments and remind them that hope is still possible. Becoming the Next Music Star would give me an opportunity to bring that message to a much wider audience. And above all, my desire is to use every opportunity to glorify God.
What do you love about music and performing?
I’ve always been a creative at heart, exploring photography, writing, and storytelling, but music has always been the deepest expression of who I am. It’s where I turn when words aren’t enough and how I’ve made sense of life’s most beautiful and difficult seasons. What I love most about performing is the connection it creates. When someone shares that my song Your Hand brought them comfort during a difficult moment, I’m reminded why I started this journey. Performing is vulnerable because I’m sharing the most honest parts of myself, but that’s where something beautiful happens. I love when a room grows quiet and a song speaks to hearts in ways words alone cannot. For me, music is worship, testimony, and an opportunity to share God’s love, hope, and faithfulness. Above all, I want everything I create to bring glory to Him.
Who are your biggest music inspirations and dream collaborators?
I grew up surrounded by gospel and R&B before falling in love with neo-soul and indie music. Artists like Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Amy Winehouse shaped my love for soulful, honest vocals, while Feist, Regina Spektor, Björk, and Radiohead inspired my appreciation for unconventional sounds and nostalgic storytelling. Today, I’m drawn to artists who create with vulnerability, depth, and fearless authenticity. My dream collaborators include RAYE, Absolutely, Chandler Moore, Jamie MacDonald, Tori Kelly, Jon Bellion, HILLARI, and Madison Ryann Ward, along with legendary producer Rodney Jerkins. What connects them all is their ability to make music that feels deeply human, emotionally honest, and true. That’s the kind of artistry I hope to bring into the world through my own music.
What would you do with the $10,000 Grand Prize?
As a fully independent singer-songwriter and mother of two, I’ve been funding my music one song at a time through our family’s income. Winning $10,000 would allow me to invest directly into creating and sharing more music — professional production, recording, mixing, mastering, vocal development, and meaningful promotion. My goal is to release my debut EP in 2027, a collection of songs rooted in faith, hope, and the experiences that shape us. More than anything, this opportunity would help me build something lasting: music that reaches people in difficult seasons and reminds them of Yahweh’s love and faithfulness. Every dollar would be an investment in that mission.
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