Ricky Duran
- Rock
- pop
Ricky Duran (born August 31, 1989) is an American rock singer. He is the runner-up on season 17 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 30.[1][2]
Early life
Ricky Duran was born on August 31, 1989, in Worcester, Massachusetts and grew up in Grafton, MA. His parents, Ricardo and Odette Duran, immigrated to Massachusetts from Guatemala.[3] He was awarded a scholarship to Berklee School of Music, and graduated in 2011.[4]
He is the youngest of four children. Both of his parents died when he was in his 20s. His father died by suicide and his mother died of breast cancer.[5]
Career
In 2019, Duran entered the 17th season of The Voice [6] after an unsuccessful attempt in the 6th season. In his blind audition, He sang "River" by Leon Bridges. all four coaches turned their chairs and gave a standing ovation. He chose to become a member of Team Blake. He made it to the finale and became the runner-up on December 17, 2019.
In December 2020, he released his first single, "She Closed Her Eyes". His debut album, Space & Time, was released in 2022.[7]
The Voice (2019)
The Voice performances
Stage | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blind Audition | "River" | Leon Bridges | 5.13 | All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake |
Battles (Top 48) | "Valerie" (vs. Marina Chello) | The Zutons | 9.2 | Saved by Coach |
Knockouts (Top 32) | "She Talks to Angels" (vs. Joana Martinez) | The Black Crowes | 12.3 | |
Live Playoffs (Top 20) | "Small Town" | John Cougar Mellencamp | 15.1 | Saved by Public |
Live Top 13 | "You Are the Best Thing" | Ray LaMontagne | 17.2 | |
Live Top 11 | "Downtown Train" | Tom Waits | 19.11 | |
Live Top 10 | "Born Under a Bad Sign" | Albert King | 21.9 | |
Live Semifinals (Top 8) | "Your Love" (duet with Will Breman) | The Outfield | 23. | |
"Let It Be" | The Beatles | 23.6 | ||
Live Finale (Final 4) | "Run Rudolph Run" with (Blake Shelton) | Chuck Berry | 25.5 | Runner-up |
"A Woman Like Her" (original song) | Ricky Duran | 25.11 | ||
"Runnin' Down a Dream" | Tom Petty | 25.1 |
Discography
Singles
Single | Year | Peak chart positions |
---|---|---|
US Country | ||
"A Woman Like Her" | 2019 |
References
- ^ "Jake Hoot wins Season 17 of 'The Voice'".
- ^ Jones, Tim (2019-12-21). "Ricky Duran placed 2nd on 'The Voice," but his career is far from over". masslive. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Semon, Craig S. "Sing it, brother!". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Jones, Tim (2019-12-21). "Ricky Duran placed 2nd on 'The Voice," but his career is far from over". masslive. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Ricky Duran Pays Tribute to the Woman Who Brings Light to His Life on New Single 'Star'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (2022-01-26). "Exclusive Premiere: Ricky Duran's New Single "She's Like Whiskey"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Infante, Victor D. "Listen Up: Ricky Duran delivers beautiful, bluesy debut with 'Space & Time'". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
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