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Based in Austin, Texas, 36-year-old Nakia draws strength from his extended family and inspiration from the memory of his father. Until he passed away in 2009, Nakia's dad encouraged him to follow his dreams. The bluesy singer knows he doesn't look like a typical pop performer, but that doesn't discourage him at all. He realizes that on The Voice, all that matters is how he sings.

What's In A Name?

By Nakia on May 10, 2011 7:14 AM
What's In A Name? NAKIA

I bet a lot of you out there are wondering where I got my name from? A lot of folks believe it's just a stage name, but believe it or not, it was given to me at birth by my pop-culture lovin', TV-watchin' parents!

I was born February 20, 1975. Just a few months after ABC canceled their Fall of '74 drama, 'Nakia.' That's right! I was actually named after a television show! The show was set on an Indian Reservation and starred Robert Forster as Deputy Sheriff, Nakia Parker. Each week, Nakia struggled to uphold the laws of the land, while staying true to his strong Native American beliefs.

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