Updated: 7:52 AM EST Mar 3, 2021
WXII12.com Web Staff
A North Carolina A&T State University student wowed the judges on the season premiere of NBC's "The Voice."Victor Solomon is a senior and made his debut in the first round of blind auditions Monday night.He chose to sing John Legend's Academy Award-winning song "Glory."Monday night was the first time Legend has ever turned his chair for someone singing one of his original songs.He ended up choosing Legend as his coach.Solomon told WXII 12's Briana Conner the song selection was the easy part, but it was picking a coach that was a much tougher choice."I definitely did think about who I wanted as a coach and how it would benefit my journey on the show. Not only who I am as an artist, but thinking outside the box and getting out of my comfort zone." Solomon performed at last spring's NCA&T graduation ceremony. University leaders said his version of "And I Rise Up" has been viewed more than 100,000 times on Facebook and over 10,000 times on YouTube.He was also named Mr. A&T and sang in front of rapper Common in 2018."Everything that happens every single day, I'm amazed because I didn't expect it," Solomon added. "My school has been showing so much support. The administration is sending it to everyone. Then you have the city... it's just a great feeling. This is one of my dreams, and the fact that it's actually happening and coming to reality, it's incredible. I'm just so happy and grateful and honored to be here."