Nelson
Beato

Los Angeles, California native Nelson Beato is a versatile vocalist and music professional with nearly two decades of experience across television, touring, live performance, studio recording, vocal production, arranging, and education. A graduate of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, Nelson earned degrees in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy and Business Marketing, combining extensive musical training with a strong understanding of the creative and business sides of entertainment.

Nelson has been a member of the house band on NBC’s The Voice for more than a decade, and has also served as a house-band vocalist for American Idol, The X Factor, Songland, Star Search, and The Four. His additional television credits include The Masked Singer, Dancing with the Stars, America’s Got Talent, I Can See Your Voice, American Song Contest, The Sing-Off, The World’s Best, and Duets. Nelson was also a recurring cast member on Glee and Mobbed, along with performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Saturday Night Live, and The Today Show.

His touring credits include Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, and Jennifer Lopez. Throughout his career, Nelson has also had the opportunity to share the stage and collaborate with an impressive roster of artists, including Adele, Beyoncé, Usher, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Justin Timberlake, Chaka Khan, Kendrick Lamar, Keyshia Cole, Demi Lovato, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, R. Kelly, SZA, Tori Kelly, Drake, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Faith Evans, Ed Sheeran, H.E.R., Pharrell Williams, Karol G, Charlie Wilson, Yolanda Adams, Tyrese, Tank, Brandy, Becky G, India.Arie, Kim Burrell, Emeli Sandé, Joe, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Garth Brooks, Gwen Stefani, Khalid, Macklemore, and Kirk Franklin, among many others.

Nelson has also performed on some of the industry’s biggest stages and broadcasts, including the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, BET Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, ESPY Awards, BRIT Awards, Soul Train Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. His studio credits include Céline Dion, Coldplay, Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson, will.i.am, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Sabrina Carpenter, Nick Jonas, Kirk Franklin, and BeBe Winans.

Beyond performing, Nelson works as a vocal producer, vocal contractor, arranger, creative director, coach, and educator, helping artists and production teams develop vocal performances, arrangements, ensembles, and the overall vocal sound of a production. He also serves on the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee, contributing to initiatives that support, educate, and advocate for professional singers within the entertainment industry.

With a career built on musicianship, versatility, professionalism, leadership, and real-world industry experience, Nelson brings a unique perspective to every project—from the stage and studio to television production and behind-the-scenes vocal direction.