Bryce Leatherwood
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Bryce Leatherwood | |
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| Born | February 4, 2000 Woodstock, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website | bryce-leatherwood |
Bryce Leatherwood (born February 4, 2000)[1] is an American country singer. He is the winner of season 22 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 22, He has the distinction of being the first winner of the show to be a Wild Card artist during the live playoffs. He competed on the team coached by Blake Shelton, taking him his 9th and final win as a coach on the show.[2]
Early life[edit]
Leatherwood was born in Woodstock, Georgia. Leatherwood's website states that he worked "…on his grandfather’s farm every summer, and was exposed to classic country hits…" Leatherwood attended Sequoyah High School.[3][better source needed]
Career[edit]
2022: The Voice[edit]
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| Performances on The Voice season 22 | ||||||
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| Round | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Order | Original Air Date | Result |
| Blind Auditions | — | "Goodbye Time" | Conway Twitty | 2.2 | Sept. 20, 2022 | 3 chairs turned. Joined Team Blake |
| Battles (Top 56) | "Red Dirt Road" (vs. The Dryes) | Brooks & Dunn | 12.6 | Oct. 25, 2022 | Saved by Blake | |
| Knockouts | "Colder Weather" (vs. Jay Allen & Kate Kalvach) | Zac Brown Band | 14.3 | Nov. 1, 2022 | ||
| Live Playoffs (Top 16) | "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" | Travis Tritt | 16.13 | Nov. 14, 2022 | Wild Card | |
| Wild Card Instant Save | "Let Me Down Easy" | Billy Currington | 17.1 | Nov. 15, 2022 | Wild card winner | |
| Live Top 13 | "Songs that Changed My Life" | "Amarillo by Morning" | Terry Stafford | 18.2 | Nov. 21, 2022 | Saved by public's vote |
| Live Top 10 | "Fan Week" | "Sand in My Boots" | Morgan Wallen | 20.6 | Nov. 28, 2022 | |
| Live Top 8 | — | "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" | Justin Moore | 22.10 | Dec. 5, 2022 | |
| "Whitney Houston duet with another artist" | "Saving All My Love for You" (with Morgan Myles) | Whitney Houston | 22.2 | |||
| Live Finale (Final 5) |
"Artistry song" | "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" | Travis Tritt | 24.8 | Dec. 12, 2022 | Winner |
| "Dedication song" | "Don't Close Your Eyes" | Keith Whitley | 24.5 | |||
| "Duet with coach" | "Hillbilly Bone" (with Blake Shelton) | Blake Shelton | 25.11 | Dec. 13, 2022 | ||
In 2022, Leatherwood entered the 22nd season of The Voice, auditioning with "Goodbye Time" by Conway Twitty, based on Blake Shelton's 2004 cover of the song. Three of the four coaches, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Shelton, turned their chairs for him, with Leatherwood choosing to become a member of Team Blake.[4] Throughout his run on the season, Leatherwood was characterized as a "country today, country tomorrow" artist.[5]
Leatherwood advance to the finale, where he was named as the winner of the season, on Dec. 13, 2022, earning a $100,000 prize and a deal with Universal Music Group.[6] His victory marked Shelton's ninth and final win as a coach on The Voice, as well as the first instance in which the winner of the Wildcard instant save would go on to win the season. His win prompted mixed reactions online, with the show being accused of rigging the competition in his favor.[7][8]
2023–present: After The Voice[edit]
Since winning The Voice, Leatherwood has played at his coach Blake Shelton's bar chain, Ole Red, on multiple occasions. He has travelled to Tishomingo, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and Gatlinburg, Tennessee to play at many of Ole Red's locations.[9] Leatherwood also moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue music full time.[10] On May 23, 2023, Leatherwood performed "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" on the season 23 finale with other former Team Blake artists to commemorate Blake Shelton's last episode on the show. On Dec. 18, 2023, Leatherwood returned to The Voice during the season 24 finale episode to perform his new single "The Finger".[11]
Personal life[edit]
Leatherwood attended Georgia Southern University, studying for a degree in business. He resided in Statesboro, Georgia, prior to his move to Nashville.[12][13]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| "The Finger" | 2023 | — | — |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | |||
References[edit]
- ^ "Bryce Leatherwood's instagram". instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ Yeates, Cydney (2022-12-14). "Bryce Leatherwood crowned winner of The Voice US dividing fans". Metro. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Home". Bryce Leatherwood. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Roden, Ally (2022-09-21). "Blake Shelton "Blown Away" By Bryce Leatherwood's Show-Stopping Cover Of Classic Country Hit On 'The Voice'". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Benutty, John (2022-12-11). "'The Voice' season 22 finale spotlight: Bryce Leatherwood is a classic country artist in the Blake Shelton wheelhouse". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "The Voice Crowns a New Champion! Bryce Leatherwood Wins Season 22". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Sanzo, Taylor (2022-12-14). "'The Voice': Bryce Leatherwood has won, but the internet has mixed feelings". masslive. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Bryce Leatherwood Won 'The Voice' 2022 in Shocking Finale and Bodie Fans Are Devastated". Good Housekeeping. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Cushman, Paige (2023-04-04). "Voice Artists Who Have Taken the Ole Red Stage". Ole Red. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (2023-02-02). "'The Voice' Winner Bryce Leatherwood Sets His Sights On Nashville and The Grand Ole Opry". Country Now. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ Staff reports (2023-12-18). "Cherokee County's Bryce Leatherwood Performing New Single on 'The Voice'". Cherokee Tribune Ledger News. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Thompson, Avery (2022-12-14). "Bryce Leatherwood: 5 Things To Know About The Country Crooner Who Won 'The Voice' Season 22". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
- ^ ""Voice" Winner Bryce Leatherwood, "Georgia Is My Home And Always Will Be" | iHeartCountry Radio". Otis. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
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