Zan Fiskum
Zan Fiskum | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Suzannah Fiskum |
Born | (1996-10-28) October 28, 1996 (age 27) Maple Valley, Washington |
Instrument | Piano & Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) |
Website | https://www.zanfiskum.com |
Suzannah Fiskum, known professionally as Zan Fiskum, is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter.[1] Fiskum is known for her time on The Voice in Season 18 where she was a Top 9 finalist.[2]
Early life
Fiskum was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington.[1][3][4] Her mother is a piano teacher, which led her children to become involved in music.[1]
Throughout her adolescence Fiskum became involved in plays and musicals.[1] To her parents surprise she was comfortable and expressive on stage though offstage she was shy.[1] Fiskum graduated from Tahoma High School in 2015.[3]
After high school Fiskum moved to Lakeland, Florida, where she studied music at Southeastern University.[3]
The Voice
Fiskum was a contestant of The Voice, Season 18.[2] Her first performance resulted in high praise from all the judges.[4] Three of the four judges turned their chair after she sang “Light on” by Maggie Rogers.[4] Fiskum ultimately chose John Legend's team.[4] She was eliminated after reaching the Top 9.[1][5] Fiskum performed her final performance virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic in her renovated RV.[6][5]
Performances
- Audition: "Light On" by Maggie Rogers
- Battle Round: "Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls
- Duet with Brittany Allen
- Knockout: "The Story" by Brandi Carlile
- Top 17: "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan
- Top 9: "Never Be the Same" by Camila Cabello
- Instant Save: "Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady Gaga
Career
After moving back to Washington, Fiskum released multiple singles before releasing her debut album, Sleeping Problems, on April 28, 2021.[1] Fiskum was awarded a Sonic Guild grant in 2021. [7]
She has performed on tour with Legend and Dave Matthews.[8]
Fiskum has been vocal about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists and continues to be an advocate for all musicians to keep making music despite the challenges of live performing.[8] Currently, Fiskum continues to perform at the mercy of COVID-19 restrictions.[8]
Discography
Albums
- Sleeping Problems (2020)
Singles
- “You Are The Light”
- “White Christmas”
- “Still Thinking About You"
- “Because He Lives”
- “Made to Worship”
- “You Take Care of Me”
- “Our Humanity”
- “I Found a Hope”
- “How Can I"
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Branch, Zoe (13 August 2020). "Q&A with Zan Fiskum of The Voice". 425magazine.com. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ a b "ZAN FISKUM: The Voice contestant - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ a b c "What's in the water in Maple Valley? 'The Voice' contestant Zan Fiskum follows in the musical footsteps of Brandi Carlile and Benicio Bryant". The Seattle Times. 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Maple Valley's Zan Fiskum, whose 'angelic' voice inspired John Legend on 'The Voice'". The Seattle Times. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b Aniftos, Rania (2020-05-05). "'The Voice' Contestant Zan Fiskum Is One With Nature for Bob Dylan 'Blowin' in the Wind' Performance". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (2020-05-08). "Live(ish), From Someone's Room, This … Is American Isolation". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ "Artists – Sonic Guild". www.sonicguild.org.
- ^ a b c "Mindful Headlines: Zan Fiskum on COVID challenges for musicians on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
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