Moore County singer to appear on The Voice

February 11, 2026

Moore County singer‑songwriter Julia Golden is headed to national television. The local artist announced this week that she auditioned for Season 29 of NBC’s The Voice, marking her first appearance on a major network competition series.

Golden announced the news in a Facebook post, writing, “YES….I auditioned for Season 29 of The Voice. My God is so good! What do y’all think? Did I turn a chair?”

She encouraged supporters to tune in when the new season premieres Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. on NBC, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.

The Voice, now in its 29th season, is a nationally televised singing competition in which contestants perform for a panel of celebrity coaches during blind auditions. Coaches listen with their backs turned and press a button to “turn a chair” if they want an artist on their team.

Golden’s announcement comes with a fast‑rising career that has taken her from Moore County stages to Nashville studios. A Carthage local, she has been performing since childhood, beginning with Missoula Children’s Theatre and landing her first professional role at age eight in Judson Theatre Company’s To Kill a Mockingbird. By high school, she was writing original music, playing guitar, and developing the sound that has become her signature.

In the past two years, Golden has performed hundreds of live shows across the Carolinas and Tennessee, released her debut EP Everywhere I’ve Been, and was honored with the Michael Comer Emerging New Artist award at the Carolina Country Music Awards. Her sold‑out EP release show at Sandhills Community College last spring drew a packed audience and showcased her blend of storytelling, vocal power, and faith‑driven artistry.

Golden, who records in Nashville and remains an independent artist, has cited influences ranging from Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton to Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel. She often performs alongside guitarist Mike Smith, a longtime collaborator she credits with helping shape her sound.

Golden did not reveal whether her audition resulted in a chair turn, but she told fans she is excited for them to follow her journey. “Tune in to see how I did and support a group of artists I know will become your new favorites,” she wrote. “See you on the big stage!”

Photo via Julia Golden.

Abegail Murphy | Assistant Editor
Written by Sandhills Sentinel assistant editor Abegail Murphy. Abegail has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2021.
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