MIDDLEBORO — “The Voice’’ star Kristen Merlin will be live in concert at Home for the Holidays Friday, Dec. 16 at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleboro. 

This performance will offer a mix of holiday favorites and other popular  tunes. A Massachusetts native now living in Nashville, Merlin’s music keeps her connected to this area. 

In 2014, she found herself performing for millions of fans on NBC's Emmy Award-winning show “The Voice.’’ Her personality and voice left team leader Shakira with one word to describe each performance, “Beautiful.” She has been joined on stage by Kellie Pickler, Bryan White, Ty Herndon, Jennifer Nettles, and Shakira.

In August 2021 Kristen was interviewed by People magazine. She shared the pain behind her strength in the music video "Shame,” a song that has received national attention and serves as an anthem for the LGBTQ community. 

Tickets are $35 per person. The Bartending Service of New England will begin pouring at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Main Ingredient will be offering food. 

Free parking is available at town hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue. For tickets, email burtwoodschool@aol.com.