Dreams have a way of unfolding in the most unexpected ways, and for Aliyah Khaylyn, one of the brightest rising stars, showed us all what her dreams were made of. This young woman dazzled with the cover of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Have Nothing’ on The Voice. 

Drenched in rose gold, from her sparkling earrings to her shimmering dress, Aliyah’s presence alone was mesmerizing. But it wasn’t just her stunning look that captivated the audience—it was her voice, which effortlessly carried the power of one of the greatest love ballads ever sung.

With a jazz band behind her, Aliyah took center stage as she began to sing. Quickly, we learned she picked the right song to sing, highlighting Aliyah's vocal agility. Who knew she could hit the high notes like an angel? She even navigated the challenging vocal parts of the song with ease, adding her own style while honoring the late Whitney Houston. Some, like myself, may even argue that in that moment, Aliyah outshone the legendary original, making this rendition unforgettable. By the time she reached the heart of the song’s soaring high notes before ending her performance, the audience and the judges were left in awe.

“I’m in shock right now,” Gwen Stefani said, one of the celebrity judges for The Voice.

For those who didn’t get to watch the show live, got to witness the replay on YouTube. Aliyah’s performance gained over 562,000 views and thousands of comments from fans. One fan commented how she should have made it to the finals, “I think she is The Voice and should have won the whole competition. She's got it all.” Another fan added, “I was stunned she didn’t make it to the lives. She was absolutely breathtaking. I know we will hear more of her!” 

Sadly, she didn’t make it to the finals, but that doesn’t mean this will be the last time we see Aliyah. With her God-given talent, we will see her rise through the ranks of stardom and see her become a singer in her own right through God’s timing. Her dreams of winning the show may not have come true, but wow, what a spectacular performance! 

Psalm 37:4  "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."