Alisan Porter, an actress best known for her portrayal of the titular moppet in 1991"s "Curly Sue" movie, has confirmed she auditioned for the upcoming season of "The Voice."
"In life you take risks, walk through fear, do the unthinkable. For what is life without living. I am a singer, that"s what I am and what I have always been. I"m letting the world know, I am ready. See what happens in 10 DAYS!!!!!!! #THISISTHEVOICE #SEASON10 #feb29 #THEVOICE," read her Instagram post.
A video of the audition shows the 34-year-old actress enjoying a standing ovation from show coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams after she performed a stunning rendition of "Blue Bayou."
"The Voice" returns for its 10th season Monday on NBC.
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Curly Sue can sing? Former child star Alisan Porter auditioned for "The Voice," appearing in a new promo video for season 10 of the singing competition. The 34-year-old actress, who starred in "Curly Sue" and "Parenthood," is now a married mom but she"s ready to return to the spotlight. Her cover of "Blue Bayou" will be on "The Voice" when it returns Monday, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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