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]
Ricky Duran | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1989 Worcester, Massachusetts United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editRicky 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
editIn 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)
editThe Voice performances
edit| 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
editSingles
edit| Single | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country | ||
| "A Woman Like Her" | 2019 |
References
edit- ^ "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.