Wé Ani began singing at age 12 and rose to fame on "American Idol" and "The Voice." But she was harboring a painful childhood secret that even her parents didn't know. (Photo by Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com)

<p>Wé Ani began singing at age 12 and rose to fame on "American Idol" and "The Voice." But she was harboring a painful childhood secret that even her parents didn't know. (Photo by Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com)</p>

Embedded with pop star Wé Ani as she records her first album and fights to make it in the music industry. Get to know Wé and her close-knit family as she begins her journey in the industry in this 8-part podcast.

<p>Embedded with pop star Wé Ani as she records her first album and fights to make it in the music industry. Get to know Wé and her close-knit family as she begins her journey in the industry in this 8-part podcast.</p>

We're embedded with aspiring pop star We McDonald…

The Wé Ani Story

Wé McDonald began singing at age 12 and rose to f…