PHARR – City of Pharr officials were proud to learn that Pharr is home to a local resident and vocal phenomenon who represented our community in an unforgettable performance on the televised singing competition, The Voice. Gean Garcia, 19, of Pharr, performed a heartfelt, emotional piece accompanied by acoustic guitar, and was immediately selected by two of the vocal judges, singers Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson. Ultimately, Garcia chose to be on “Team Kelly,” and will be coached by Clarkson during this year’s season of the singing competition. Garcia and his family reside in Pharr, originally hailing from New York City. He ...