Brooke Simpson facts for kids

Brooke Mills Simpson (born May 22, 1991) is an American singer. She became well-known after competing on the TV show The Voice in 2017. She finished in third place on Team Miley Cyrus. Later, in 2021, she also appeared on America's Got Talent.

Early Life

Brooke Simpson was born into a family that loved music and singing. She discovered her own passion for singing when she was just 7 years old. As a child, she often traveled and performed with her family. They also attended special cultural gatherings called pow wows, hosted by the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, which Brooke is a part of. Before she became famous on The Voice, Brooke moved from her hometown in Hollister, North Carolina to Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her husband, Ray Simpson. She even thought about doing other jobs instead of singing. Her parents are Jimille and Mike Mills, and she has two younger siblings, Leah and Mikey. Brooke started working with her vocal coach, Andrez Franco, in 2013.

Music Career

The Voice Journey

In 2017, Brooke Simpson tried out for the 13th season of The Voice, a popular singing competition on NBC. During her first audition, she sang "Stone Cold" by Demi Lovato. All four judges, Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, and Blake Shelton, wanted her on their team. Brooke chose to join Team Miley.

Brooke performed many songs during the competition, including "You're a Big Girl Now", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". She also sang "Praying" and "What About Us". One of her memorable performances was "Amazing Grace". She made it all the way to the finals, finishing in third place on December 19, 2017.

Brooke also performed with other famous singers on The Voice:

America's Got Talent

In 2021, Brooke Simpson auditioned for America's Got Talent. All the judges voted yes, allowing her to move forward in the competition. She reached the quarter-finals and eventually placed fourth in the finals.

1776 Revival

Brooke Simpson also performed in a special theater show called the 1776 Revival. She played the role of Roger Sherman at the American Repertory Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. She then continued this role on Broadway in New York City. In 2023, Brooke also played the character of Courier in the national touring version of the show.

Songs and Music

Brooke Simpson has released many songs. Some of her first songs were performances from The Voice, like "Stone Cold" and "Amazing Grace". She also released her own original song called "What Is Beautiful" during the show.

Here are some of her other songs:

• 2017: "What Is Beautiful"
• 2018: "2 AM"
• 2018: "Perfect"
• 2019: "Little Bit Crazy"
• 2019: "Stick Like Honey"
• 2020: "Real Long Nails"