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.
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. He was awarded a scholarship to Berklee School of Music, and graduated in 2011.
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.
Career In 2019, Duran entered the 17th season of The Voice 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.
The Voice (2019)
The Voice performances Stage Song Original artist Order Result Blind Audition "River" Leon Bridges 5.13All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake Battles (Top 48) "Valerie" Amy Winehouse 9.2Saved by Coach Knockouts (Top 32) "She Talks to Angels" The Black Crowes 12.3 Live Playoffs (Top 20) "Small Town" John Cougar Mellencamp 15.1Saved 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" The Outfield 23. "Let It Be" The Beatles 23.6 Live Finale (Final 4) "Run Rudolph Run" Chuck Berry 25.5 Runner-up "A Woman Like Her" Ricky Duran 25.11 "Runnin' Down a Dream" Tom Petty 25.1
Discography Singles Single Year Peak chart positions USCountry "A Woman Like Her" 2019
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