Former ‘The Voice’ Contestant Arrested on Serious Charges
Former ‘The Voice’ Singer Kata Hay Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Charges, according to confirmation from the Goodlettsville Police Department in Tennessee. Hay, who appeared on season 10 of the popular singing competition in 2016, was taken into custody on Wednesday following the issuance of a vehicular homicide warrant.
Search Ends After Public Appeal
Earlier this week, authorities shared a photograph of Hay — whose legal name is Kata Huddleston — on social media, requesting help from the public to locate her. In the post, police noted they believed she was traveling toward Oklahoma and may have been accompanied by a white male while towing a large camper.
That appeal quickly generated multiple tips from concerned citizens, which ultimately helped law enforcement track her down.
Arrest Made in Oklahoma
Hay, a native of Oklahoma, was arrested early Wednesday morning in her home state by a local sheriff’s deputy on the outstanding Tennessee warrant. Officials later confirmed that she will be extradited back to Davidson County to face the charges.
In a follow-up statement, the Goodlettsville Police Department publicly thanked members of the community who provided information. Authorities emphasized that the arrest was made possible directly because of those tips. The arrest marks a key development in the case, and officials confirmed she will be returned to Tennessee to proceed with the legal process.
Additional Charges Linked to December Incident
Beyond the vehicular homicide warrant, Hay is also facing several other charges connected to a December 10 incident. According to reports, she has an open DUI case and is accused of leaving the scene of an accident that caused more than $1,500 in property damage. She is also alleged to have been driving with an open container of alcohol at the time.
These additional charges remain active and will be addressed alongside the homicide case, adding further legal complications to her situation.
Past Conviction Raises Further Concerns
This is not the first time Hay has faced serious legal trouble. In 2022, she was arrested and later convicted for having sexual contact with a minor. She was sentenced to six months in jail for that offense, a detail that has resurfaced following her most recent arrest.
Rise to Fame on The Voice
Hay first gained national attention during her blind audition on The Voice season 10. Her performance of Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” impressed three of the four judges — Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine, and Christina Aguilera — with Aguilera ultimately becoming her coach.
The audition became widely discussed after Hay openly admitted that Aguilera was her “first girl crush,” leading to a brief onstage kiss between the two. Hay advanced through the battle and knockout rounds, reaching the top 20 contestants before being eliminated during the first week of live playoffs.
What Happens Next
Hay is scheduled to appear before a district court judge in Oklahoma on Monday, where she is expected to sign a waiver of extradition. Once completed, she will be transported back to Tennessee to face the charges tied to the vehicular homicide case.
Former ‘The Voice’ Singer Kata Hay Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Charges continues to draw attention as more details emerge, with the case now moving into the next legal phase.
