Craig Eddie Explained

Craig Eddie
Birth Date:1998 1, df=yes
Origin:New Carron, Falkirk, Scotland
Occupation:Singer
Instrument:Guitar
Instruments:Vocals
Label:Polydor

Craig Eddie is a Scottish singer from New Carron, Falkirk. He won the tenth series of The Voice UK.

Early life

Craig was born in New Carron, Falkirk[1] to Craig and Tracey Eddie,[2] and attended St. Mungo's High School.[3] Before pursuing music, he worked in a call centre, an Asda warehouse and in Greggs.[4]

Career

In 2021, Craig auditioned for the tenth series of The Voice UK, and joined Anne-Marie's team. After performing his own composition "Come Waste My Time", he was announced as the winner of the series.[5]

PerformedSongOriginal ArtistResult
Blind Audition"Make It Rain"Foy VanceJoined Team Anne-Marie
Battle Rounds"This City" (against James Robb)Sam FischerWinner
Semi-Final"lovely"Billie Eilish and KhalidSafe
Final"Train Wreck"James ArthurWinner
"Don't Speak" (with Anne-Marie)No Doubt
"Come Waste My Time" (original song)

Personal life

Craig suffers from anxiety and depression, but says music is his therapy and it gets him through hard times.[6]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
Down.

[7]
"Take You Back"2017Travel
"Friend for My Soul"2019rowspan="4"
"Does She Come with a Warning"
"Come Waste My Time"20216
"The Outside"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Falkirk's Craig Eddie clinches 'life changing' place in final of ITV's The Voice. 15 March 2021 . Falkirk Herald. 21 March 2021.
  2. Web site: The Voice: Winner Craig Eddie thanks Scottish viewers for 'incredible' backing. 21 March 2021 . Falkirk Herald. 21 March 2021.
  3. Web site: 'At three he brought shoppers to a standstill singing Enrique Iglesias' Hero' - proud mum of The Voice finalist Craig Eddie. 18 March 2021 . Falkirk Herald. 21 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Falkirk musician Craig Eddie set for heartfelt song in The Voice semi-finals this weekend. 4 March 2021 . Falkirk Herald. 21 March 2021.
  5. Web site: The Voice UK 2021 winner Craig Eddie reveals advice from Anne-Marie, as he opens up about the highs and lows of the competition. Radio Times. 21 March 2021.
  6. Web site: Falkirk's Craig Eddie wins ITV talent show The Voice. Herald Scotland. 21 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100. The Official Charts Company. 26 March 2021. 26 March 2021.