Ricky Duran

American singer

Ricky Duran

Born|  (1989-08-31) August 31, 1989 (age 35)
Worcester, Massachusetts United States
Genres|

* Rock
* pop

Occupation| Singer
Years active| 2014–present

Musical artist

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

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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

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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)

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Main article: The Voice (American TV series) season 17

#### The Voice performances

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Stage  | Song  | Original artist  | Order  | Result

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Blind Audition  | "River"  | Leon Bridges | 5.13  | All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake
Battles (Top 48)  | "Valerie" (vs. Marina Chello) | Amy Winehouse | 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

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### Singles

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Single  | Year  | Peak chart positions

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Country
"A Woman Like Her"  | 2019  |

## References

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1. ^ "Jake Hoot wins Season 17 of 'The Voice'". 18 December 2019.
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.

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* "Stitch by Stitch"
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