Singing her heart out: Los Lunas teen advances on NBC's 'The Voice'

A Los Lunas teen wowed judges on Monday night during the blind auditions on Season 26 of NBC's "The Voice."

Kamila Kiehne, 17, sang "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles, which resulted in three judges — Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, and Reba McEntire — turning their chairs in less than a minute into Kiehne's performance for a chance to add her to their team.

Ultimately, Kiehne chose Team Bublé. The Canadian singer and songwriter said Kiehne reminded him of a young Kelly Clarkson, who became the first winner of another singing competition, "American Idol," in 2002. Kiehne will be coached by Bublé and advance to the battle rounds later this month.

Kiehne recieved a hockey jersey from Bublé to welcome her to his team. In return, Kiehne gave Bublé and Snoop Dogg bolo ties and gifted McEntire and judge Gwen Stefani with rings she had handcrafted.

"My experience auditioning for 'The Voice' was such a blessing and the most surreal thing ever," Kiehne said in a statement to the Journal. "I learned so many amazing things and I am just so grateful for this opportunity."

When Kiehne is not singing, she enjoys making jewelry with natural gems from New Mexico and repurposing them into unique pieces, according to a news release from her publicist.

"Kamila cherishes the natural beauty of her home state and takes pride in her rich cultural heritage," according to the news release.

Kiehne and her family are natives of New Mexico. The family is immersed in the state’s vibrant arts scene. Her father is a professional musician who is known statewide as "El Gringo" and sings in Spanish. Her mother is a Mexican-American former dance instructor.

Her parents involvement in the arts inspired her to pursue her own talents. Kiehne told "The Voice" judges that she sang her first song at age 9 at her church. She is a member of Legacy Worship, a collection of diverse musicians and worship leaders, at Legacy Church in Albuquerque.

Kiehne has performed at numerous fiestas across New Mexico, country bars and sang the national anthem during a professional bull riding competition.

Throughout middle and high school, Kiehne endured teasing and mockery, which caused her to suppress her true self and even caused her to stop singing for a while.

"In the past couple of years, she has embraced self-love to overcome her insecurities," according to the news release. "Now more confident than ever, she aims to be a role model, demonstrating that positivity from within radiates outward."