A singer with roots in Hawaii is competing on this season of The Voice, a feel-good story for local fans.

• Dakota Cohen, who grew up in Los Angeles and on Kauai, is one of the top 13 contestants this season.
• She's coached by Adam Levine and is preparing for the season's first live show.
• She plans to sing a more emotional song this round, saying she wants to show that side of herself.
• The live rounds run for six weeks.

Outlook: Dakota Cohen performs in the season's first live show tonight, with Hawaii fans expected to rally behind her.