Morgan Myles, a Nashville singer with family ties to Columbus, made the final three in The Voice competition, but did not win.
Bryce Leatherwood, a country singer coached by Blake Shelton, won the competition.
The third of the final three was singer Bodie.
Myles’ parents graduated from Columbus North High School in 1975, and her two grandmothers, three aunts, five cousins and multiple second cousins still call the Columbus area home.
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