Joe Henley is making a big statement as a contestant on Season 30 of The Voice. Despite never playing a gig before in his life, he impressed the coaches with his Blind Audition, getting chair turns from Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green. Although Clarkson tried her hardest, Joe picked fellow country singer Green as his coach.
The rising star then made it through the Battle Rounds and was one of Green’s three picks to make it through Cut Week. Now, he’s in the Top 13 and will perform during the first episode of Live Shows on November 9.
While Joe hasn’t ever sang in a professional capacity, it’s been a passion of his for quite some time, and he’s also an athlete. Scroll down to learn more about the Season 30 hopeful.
Who is Joe Henley?
Joe is a recent high school graduate from Cottage Hill Christian Academy. He graduated in 2026 and was on the school’s varsity basketball team (for the record, he’s 6’5″). Prior to pursuing music, he intended to play basketball in college or in an overseas professional league.
In his free time, Joe began singing for fun. “Music for me began in the back room of a truck stop,” he explained in his audition. “My grandparents have been running a truck stop ministry for over 40 years. I would go sing and lead the worship. My biggest thing has been singing in church and singing around the campfire.
He listed his influences as country singers, including Travis Tritt, Keith Whitley, and George Strait.
How old is Joe Henley?
At the time of his Voice audition, Joe was 19 years old.
Where is Joe Henley from?
Ahead of his Blind Audition, Joe revealed that he’s from L.A.: “lower Alabama.” It was something he and Green connected on right off the bat, as the “My Way” singer is also from Alabama.
Does Joe Henley have a girlfriend?
Yes, Joe is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Abby Billante, according to posts on social media. It’s unclear exactly when they started dating, but she posted her first Facebook photo with Joe in May 2026.
Abby graduated from Alma Bryant High School in Alabama in 2025 and turned 19 years old in December of that year. Like Joe, Abby is extremely dedicated to her faith.
The Voice, Season 30, Monday, 9/8c, NBC