Cassadee Blake Pope (born August 28, 1989) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist of the pop punk band Hey Monday, now on hiatus, with whom she released a studio album and three EPs. Pope embarked on a solo career in 2011, and released Cassadee Pope EP in May 2012. She took part in the third season of The Voice and became the first female winner on December 18, 2012.