Todd Tilghman (born January 3, 1978) is an American pastor singer. He is the winner of season 18 of American talent competition The Voice. At the age of 42, he became the oldest winner in the series history, a record previously held by Josh Kaufman. He competed on the team coached by Blake Shelton, giving Shelton his seventh win as a coach on the show.
Personal life Tilghman has been singing in church since he was eight years old. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke, and is the father of eight children. Since 2011, he has been the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Meridian. Tilghman's eldest son, Eagan Tilghman, was a contestant on NBC's Making It.
The Voice (2020) Tilghman auditioned for the 18th season of The Voice with the song "We've Got Tonight".
The performances of Tilghman were: Stage Date Song Original Artist Order Result Blind Auditions Feb. 24, 2020 "We've Got Tonight" Bob Seger 1.1 All four chairs turned; Joined Team Blake Battles (Top 40) April 6, 2020 "Ghost in This House" Shenandoah 8.3 Saved by Blake Knockouts (Top 28) April 13, 2020 "Anymore" Travis Tritt 9.5 Live Playoffs (Top 17) May 4, 2020 "Glory of Love" Peter Cetera 12.17Saved by Public Live Semi-finals (Top 9) May 11, 2020 "Love, Me" Collin Raye 14.3 Live Finale (Final 5)May 18, 2020 "I Can Only Imagine" MercyMe 16.2 Winner "Long Way Home" Todd Tilghman 16.6 May 19, 2020 "Authority Song" John Mellencamp 18.11
Awards and recognition
On May 23, 2020 an entire advertising section of the Meridian Star was devoted to him. It includes tributes by various local businesses, colleges and individuals including Meridian native Sela Ward.
A drive-through parade honoring Tilghman was scheduled for Thursday evening, May 28, 2020. The parade began at the Meridian Police Department on 22nd Avenue where participants driving vehicles with decorations honoring his win on "The Voice" drove toward Dumont Plaza, where Tilghman and his family were stationed. The event was hosted by the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation; Visit Meridian; and the City of Meridian.
Discography Singles Year Single Peak positions Album US 2020 "Long Way Home" Non-album releases by The Voice "Authority Song"
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