Tucson has a brand-new reason to cheer this week: a local country singer earned a coveted four-chair turn on NBC’s hit competition show The Voice, according to the Arizona Daily Star. A four-chair turn — in which every coach simultaneously spins around to recruit a contestant — is one of the rarest and most celebrated moments the show has to offer, and a Tucson artist pulled it off.

The achievement puts a spotlight on the deep well of musical talent that calls southern Arizona home. Landing all four coaches is no small feat on a national stage where hundreds of hopefuls audition each season, and the moment is sure to energize Tucson’s vibrant arts and music community.

The news comes during a busy cultural stretch for the Old Pueblo. The Tucson Film Fest is also underway this week, showcasing independent films with desert connections and drawing filmmakers and audiences together to celebrate storytelling rooted in the Southwest. Together, the two stories paint a picture of a city whose creative community is very much in the spotlight.

For Tucsonans, the singer’s The Voice moment is the kind of hometown success story that resonates well beyond the television screen. It serves as a reminder that world-class talent is alive and thriving right here in the desert — and that the rest of the country is starting to take notice. Residents can follow the singer’s journey as the competition continues on NBC.

Sources: Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Daily Star