518 pride rides with Lexi Stephens on ‘The Voice’

518 pride rides with Lexi Stephens on ‘The Voice’ Sarah Darmanjian WNYT Interview with Capital Region native competing on ‘The Voice’ Interview with Capital Region native Lexi Stephens who is competing on 'The Voice.' ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Capital Region singer Lexi Stephens said she is feeling grateful and overwhelmed as she prepares for another night on “The Voice.” Stephens, a Cohoes native, joined NewsChannel 13 live from Los Angeles on Monday, November 9, and said her family now lives in Rotterdam after moving from Florida. She is part of the top 13 on the show and is on Team Adam. “Yeah, my family is now living in Rotterdam,” Stephens said. “Yeah, I feel pretty much everything. Excited, scared, nervous,” Stephens said. “I’m really just overwhelmed with emotions, but I’m really grateful to be here and be part of this top 13.” Stephens said her dad and sister are with her in Los Angeles, while supporters are also gathering back home and in Florida. She said watch parties are usually held at her dad’s work. “Well, the watch parties are usually at my dad’s work, and my dad is actually here in L.A. with me, so I’m not sure if they’re still doing one, but my dad and sister are here, and then back home, obviously, everyone’s supporting, and then back home in Florida, there’s also a watch party there, so I just feel really grateful to have support from different parts of the country,” Stephens said. What is keeping her grounded? Stephens said support from the Capital Region has stayed with her throughout the competition. She said messages from people across the area have helped her feel connected while she is away. “Yeah, I think just the overwhelming, like, sense of community and support that I’m definitely bringing here with me because every time I open my Instagram, it’s flooded DMs of people. I’m from Albany. I’m from Cohoes. I’m from here. Like, you’re such an inspiration. So I’m just bringing all of those people here with me and just trying to make them proud,” Stephens said. Stephens did not reveal what she plans to sing, but she said her hairstyle offers a clue for viewers. She also said rehearsals in Los Angeles have been intense as she prepares with her coach and vocal teachers. “I’m not allowed to say yet, but if you’re tuning in visually, my hair is a big hint to what song I’m singing. And if you’re over the radio, my hair has blonde streaks in it. So if that gives you any hint to what artist I’m covering,” Stephens said. “We’ve been rehearsing a lot here in LA with the other people who are performing tonight. It’s been pretty rigorous and intense, but I’m really excited. I’m really happy about my song. I got to rehearse it with my coach, Adam. I got to rehearse it with some of the voice vocal teachers. So I’m feeling really good about it. It’s been a lot of hard work, but it’s all been worth it. So I hope it pays off tonight,” said Stephens. Follow NewsChannel 13 online and on air for updates on Stephens and watch “The Voice” Monday at 9 p.m.