Ricky Duran
Born (1989-08-31) August 31, 1989 (age 34)
Worcester, Massachusetts United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2014–present

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)

Main article: The Voice (American season 17)

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

  1. ^ "Jake Hoot wins Season 17 of 'The Voice'".
  2. ^ Jones, Tim (2019-12-21). "Ricky Duran placed 2nd on 'The Voice," but his career is far from over". masslive. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  3. ^ Semon, Craig S. "Sing it, brother!". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  4. ^ Jones, Tim (2019-12-21). "Ricky Duran placed 2nd on 'The Voice," but his career is far from over". masslive. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  5. ^ "Ricky Duran Pays Tribute to the Woman Who Brings Light to His Life on New Single 'Star'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ^ Uitti, Jacob (2022-01-26). "Exclusive Premiere: Ricky Duran's New Single "She's Like Whiskey"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  7. ^ Infante, Victor D. "Listen Up: Ricky Duran delivers beautiful, bluesy debut with 'Space & Time'". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-15.