Will Jay

Background

Will Jay is a pop singer/songwriter. He began playing piano and performing at age 4. Will Jay's music is heavily influenced by The Beatles, Elton John and more recently, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, and Sam Smith.

In his own words, "I describe my music as a family tree. Going back two generations, I would consider my grandparents to be The Beatles, as they are my main inspiration for songwriting. My mom is Adele and my father is Elton John. I have many influences but if there’s one artist I want to sound like, it’s Elton. Jason Mraz is my uncle; my music definitely has a touch of his singer/songwriter sensibilities. I have two brothers: Bruno Mars and Sam Smith. I look to Bruno for his throwback vibe and catchy melodies, whereas I admire Sam for the honesty in his lyrics and the authenticity of his music." [1]

Audition

Will Jay's audition in Episode 1104 consisted of singing The Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye" while playing the piano. Simon Cowell buzzed the act. According to Will's YouTube page, he did not make it past the audition round. All four judges voted "No," eliminating Will from the competition.

Trivia

• Will was on Season 4 of The Voice China.

External Links

• Official Site
• Facebook
• YouTube Channel
• Twitter

  v • d • e Season 11 Acts 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 Acrobats Axel Perez • Charlie Plaçais • Duo Guerrero • Gary Sladek • Jackie Lee • Jon Call • Jumpers in Command • Mason Bumba • Philippe and Marie-Lee • Quatuor Stomp • Rose • Russian Bar Trio • Sofie Dossi • The Zeman Duo • ThroWings • Trio Grace • Vello Vaher Animal Acts Classy Dolly • Dogs and Ducks Have You Heard • José and Carrie • Patrick and Ginger • The Surrealists Bands Cinematic Pop • Edgar • House of Lewis • Julian Davis and The Hayburners Comedians Adam Grabowski • Al Ducharme • Cory Kahaney • D.J. Demers • Danny Palumbo • Josh Waldron • Julia Scotti • Les Bunheads • Lori Mae Hernandez • Master Ken & Todd Woodland • Nathan Bockstahler • Quatuor Stomp • Ryan Beard • Sam Morril • Tape Face • The Passing Zone • Zach Sherwin Contortionists Jonathan Nosan • Sofie Dossi • The Flying Morgans • Vello Vaher Dance Duos Alla and Daniel • Benny & Brandon • José and Carrie • Les Bunheads • Philippe and Marie-Lee • Shane and Shannon Jensen • Sila Sveta • Step's Junk Funk Dance Groups DesiHoppers • Elevenplay • Flip • Funky Wunks • Larkin Dancers • Malevo • Miniotics • Outlawz • Southern Dance Academy • The Brat Pack • The Finest Family • The John Rothman Dancers • The Prodigy Dance Crew • The Spice Gurlz • Youngster Dancers Charles & Rose • Christopher • Dorothy Williams • Erik Cavanaugh • Miranda Cunha • Oksana Grishina • Parker Garrison • Rory Freeman • The Jolly Cat Danger Acts Bob and Trish • Dan Meyer • Deadly Games • Duo Guerrero • Gary Sladek • Ian Stewart • John Ferraro • Mika Nieminen • Russian Bar Trio • Ryan Stock and AmberLynn • The Passing Zone • The Zeman Duo • ThroWings Female Singers Ary Hill • Avonlea Martin • Brennley Brown • Calysta Bevier • Chris "The Duchess" Walton • Danielle Yother • Dominique Dy • Emily Graetz • Grace VanderWaal • Jackie Lee • Jayna Brown • Kadie Lynn • Laura Bretan • Madison Watkins • Marian Mulock • Miranda Cunha • Moya Angela • Noelle Bean • Ronee • Tia Simone Impressionists The Spice Gurlz Instrumentalists Ary Hill • Avonlea Martin • Campbell Walker Fields • Danielle Yother • Dominique Dy • Elias & Zion Phoenix • Grace VanderWaal • Jon Bernhardt • Kadie Lynn • Marian Mulock • Noelle Bean • Ryan Beard • Violin Monster • Will Jay Jugglers Bob and Trish • Cody Carter • Richie Esposito • The Passing Zone • Viktor Kee Magicians Adam Flowers • Cecile & Mighty • Hara • Jon Dorenbos • Kadan Bart Rockett • Leigh Hotz - Wizard of Fun • Namsini • Sos and Victoria Petrosyan • Steven Brundage • The Amazing Armando • The Clairvoyants Male Singers Brian Justin Crum • Campbell Walker Fields • Charles & Rose • Daniel Joyner • John Hetlinger • Miss Fuego the Phoenix • RL Bell • Ryan Beard • Sal Valentinetti • The Jolly Cat • Will Jay Novelty Acts Banned Bookies • Christopher • Diane Barnard • Jolie & Lester • Michael Rayner • Miss Fuego the Phoenix • Mr. Splat • Naader Reda • Nicholas Stoeberl • Robert Drlicka • Sam Amos • Step's Junk Funk • Tape Face • The Flying Morgans • Tita Begashaw • Wild Bill Firehands Rappers Richie Esposito • Skylar Katz • Zach Sherwin Vocal Duos Classy Dolly • Ilan & Josh • Opera Queens • Raii and Whitney Smith Vocal Groups Good Girl • Just Us • Juzang • Linkin' Bridge • Musicality • OneVoice • The Gloryland Pastors Choir • The Wake

  v • d • e Season 11 Auditions 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 Accepted Adam Grabowski • Al Ducharme • Alla & Daniel Novikov • Ary Hill • Avonlea Martin • Axel Perez • Bob and Trish • Brennley Brown • Brian Justin Crum • Calysta Bevier (GB) • Campbell Walker Fields • Cecile & Mighty • Charles and Rose • Charlie Plaçais • Christopher • Cinematic Pop • Cody Carter • Cory Kahaney • D.J. Demers • Dan Meyer • Daniel Joyner • Deadly Games • DesiHoppers • Dominique Dy • Dorothy Williams (GB) • Duo Guerrero • Edgar • Elevenplay • Elias & Zion Phoenix • Erik Cavanaugh • Flip • Gary Sladek • Good Girl • Grace VanderWaal (GB) • Hara • House of Lewis • Ian Stewart • Ilan & Josh • Jayna Brown • John Ferraro • John Hetlinger • Jon Bernhardt • Jon Call • Jon Dorenbos • Jonathan Nosan • José & Carrie • Josh Waldron • Julia Scotti • Julian Davis and The Hayburners • Jumpers in Command • Kadan Bart Rockett • Kadie Lynn Roberson • Laura Bretan (GB) • Les Bunheads • Linkin' Bridge • Lori Mae Hernandez • Madison Watkins • Malevo • Marian Mulock • Mason Bumba • Mika Nieminen • Miniotics • Miranda Cunha • Moya Angela • Musicality • Nathan Bockstahler • Noelle Bean • Oksana Grishina • OneVoice • Outlawz • Parker Garrison • Patrick and Ginger • Philippe and Marie-Lee • Quatuor Stomp • Raii and Whitney Smith • RL Bell • Ronee Martin • Rory Freeman • Russian Bar Trio • Ryan Beard • Ryan Stock and AmberLynn • Sal Valentinetti (GB) • Sam Morril • Shane and Shannon Jensen • Sila Sveta • Skylar Katz • Sofie Dossi • Sos & Victoria Petrosyan • Southern Dance Academy • Steven Brundage • Tape Face • The Amazing Armando • The Brat Pack • The Clairvoyants • The Finest Family • The Flying Morgans • The Gloryland Pastors Choir • The John Rothman Dancers • The Passing Zone • The Prodigy Dance Crew • The Zeman Duo • ThroWings • Tia Simone • Trio Grace • Vello Vaher • Viktor Kee • Youngster • Zach Sherwin Rejected Adam Flowers • Banned Bookies • Benny & Brandon • Chris "The Duchess" Walton • Classy Dolly • Danielle Yother • Danny Palumbo • Diane Barnard • Dogs and Ducks Have You Heard • Emily Graetz • Funky Wunks • Jackie Lee • Jolie & Lester • Just Us • Juzang • Larkin Dancers • Leigh Hotz - Wizard of Fun • Master Ken & Todd Woodland • Michael Rayner • Miss Fuego the Phoenix • Mr. Splat • Naader Reda • Namsini • Nicholas Stoeberl • Opera Queens • Richie Esposito • Robert Drlicka • Rose • Sam Amos • Step's Junk Funk • The Jolly Cat • The Spice Gurlz • The Surrealists • The Wake • Tita Begashaw • Violin Monster • Wild Bill Firehands • Will Jay