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, having competed on the team coached by Blake Shelton.
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 |
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
2022: The Voice
| 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 | September 20, 2022 | 3 chairs turned. Joined Team Blake |
| Battles | "Red Dirt Road" (vs. The Dryes) | Brooks & Dunn | 12.6 | October 25, 2022 | Saved by Blake | |
| Knockouts | "Colder Weather" (vs. Jay Allen & Kate Kalvach) | Zac Brown Band | 14.3 | November 1, 2022 | ||
| Live Playoffs (Top 16) | "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" | Travis Tritt | 16.13 | November 14, 2022 | Bottom 2 from Team Blake, performed in The Wild Card Instant Save | |
| Wild Card Instant Save | "Let Me Down Easy" | Billy Currington | 17.1 | November 15, 2022 | Saved by Wild Card Instant Save | |
| Live Top 13 | "Songs that Changed My Life" | "Amarillo by Morning" | Terry Stafford | 18.2 | November 21, 2022 | Saved by public's vote |
| Live Top 10 | "Fan Week" | "Sand in My Boots" | Morgan Wallen | 20.6 | November 28, 2022 | |
| Live Top 8 | — | "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" | Justin Moore | 22.10 | December 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 | December 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 | December 13, 2022 | ||
In 2022, Leatherwood entered the twenty-second 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.[1] Throughout his run on the season, Leatherwood was characterized as a "country today, country tomorrow" artist.[2]
Leatherwood would go on to advance to the finale, where he was announced as the winner of the season, on December 13, 2022, earning a $100,000 prize and a deal with Universal Music Group.[3] 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.[4][5]
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.[6]
Personal life
Leatherwood attended Georgia Southern University, studying for a degree in business. He currently resides in Statesboro, Georgia.[7][8]
References
- 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.
- 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.
- ""Voice" Winner Bryce Leatherwood, "Georgia Is My Home And Always Will Be" | iHeartCountry Radio". Otis. Retrieved 2023-07-21.