'The Voice' singer Nell Simmons' debut album, started 20 years ago, is ready.

Nell Simmons began work on her debut album about 20 years ago and now plans to release it in early 2026.

Nell Simmons, who competed on Season 27 of NBC's "The Voice," is nearly ready to release her debut album. She first entered a recording studio about two decades ago but set the project aside while rebuilding her life after Hurricane Katrina and raising a family. More recently she recorded background vocals for Trombone Shorty, toured with him, and auditioned for "The Voice" in 2024 where John Legend turned during her blind audition. Key points: - Simmons began recording her debut album roughly 20 years ago and is preparing to release it now. - The singer plans to release the full album in the early part of 2026. - She sang background vocals on Trombone Shorty's 2017 album "Parking Lot Symphony" and later joined his touring band. - Simmons competed on Season 27 of "The Voice," performing Diana Ross' "Love Hangover" in her blind audition and advancing to the knockout rounds. Summary: The album draws on themes Simmons has described as therapy, love, heartbreak, loss and life, and she released a debut single called "Therapy" produced with TL Cross. The reported next public milestone is the planned album release in early 2026.