Bryce Leatherwood
Bryce Leatherwood (born February 4, 2000) is an American country singer. He is the winner of season 22 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 22,[1] He has the distinction of being the 1st winner of the show to be a Wild Card artist during the live playoffs. He competed in the team coached by Blake Shelton, taking him his 9th win as a coach on the show.
Bryce Leatherwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 2000 Woodstock, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website | bryce-leatherwood |
Early life
Leatherwood was born February 4, 2000, in Woodstock, Georgia to Hope and Cliff Leatherwood. He grew up singing and playing the ukulele throughout middle school. Leatherwood attended Sequoyah High School and often performed at assisted living facilities, where he sang and played the guitar for residents. During college, Leatherwood pursued singing further by frequently performing in bars and clubs.
Career
The Voice (2022)
In 2022, Leatherwood entered the 22nd season of The Voice. In his blind audition, he sang Blake Shelton's rendition of Conway Twitty's "Goodbye Time". Three of the four coaches, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Blake Shelton turned their chairs for him. Leatherwood chose to become a member of Team Blake.[2] He made it to the finale & won the season on Dec. 13, 2022.
| Stage | Song | Original Artist | Order | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Theme — "Songs that Changed My Life") |
"Amarillo by Morning" | Terry Stafford | 18.2 | Nov. 21, 2022 | Saved by public's vote |
| Live Top 10 (Theme — "Fan Week") |
"Sand in My Boots" | Morgan Wallen | 20.6 | Nov. 28, 2022 | |
| Live Top 8 (Semifinals) (Solo and Whitney Houston duet with another act) |
"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" | Justin Moore | 22.10 | Dec. 5, 2022 | |
| "Saving All My Love for You" (with Morgan Myles) | Whitney Houston | 22.2 | |||
| Live Finale (Final 5) | "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" | Travis Tritt | 24.8 | Dec. 12, 2022 | Winner |
| "Don't Close Your Eyes" | Keith Whitley | 24.5 | |||
| "Hillbilly Bone" (with Blake Shelton) | Blake Shelton | 25.11 | Dec. 13, 2022 | ||
2023–present: After The Voice
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. Leatherwood also plans to move to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue music full time.[3]
Personal life
Leatherwood attended Georgia Southern University, studying for a degree in business. He currently resides in Statesboro, Georgia.[4]
References
- "The Voice Crowns a New Champion! Bryce Leatherwood Wins Season 22". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.