Maelyn Jarmon Explained

Maelyn Jarmon
Birth Date:8 December 1992
Birth Place:Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Genre:Pop, indie, alternative, folk
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2019–present
Label:Republic

Maelyn Jarmon (born December 8, 1992) is an American folk singer. She is the winner of season 16 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 26. She competed on the team coached by John Legend, giving him his first win as a coach on the show.[1] After winning the show, she was signed to Republic Records.

Career

In 2019, Maelyn Jarmon entered the 16th season of The Voice. For her blind audition, she sang "Fields of Gold" by Sting. Adam Levine, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton turned, and she chose to be a part of Team Legend. She made it to the finale and was announced as the winner on May 21, 2019. On July 4, 2019, she sang the national anthem at A Capitol Fourth.

Personal life

Maelyn grew up in Frisco, TX and lived in NYC for 9 years before receiving an invitation to audition for Season 16 of The Voice.[2]

The Voice (2019)

See main article: The Voice (American TV series) season 16.

– Studio version of performance was the most streamed song on Apple Music

The Voice performances

StageSongOriginal artistOrderResult
Blind Audition"Fields of Gold"1.2Adam Levine, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton turned, joined Team Legend
Battles (Top 48)"When We Were Young" Adele8.5Saved by John Legend
Live Cross Battles (Top 32)"Mad World" 13.8Saved by Public
Live Playoffs (Top 24)"Fallingwater"Maggie Rogers16.11
Live Top 13"The Scientist"Coldplay18.13
Live Semifinals (Top 8)"Yesterday" The Beatles20.2
"Stay"Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko20.6
Live Finale (Final 4)"Unforgettable" Nat King Cole22.6Winner
"Wait for You" Maelyn Jarmon22.1
"Hallelujah"Leonard Cohen22.12
+ Non competition performances
Order Collaborator(s) Song Original Artist
19.1Celia Babini, Shawn Sounds and John Legend"I Say a Little Prayer"Dionne Warwick
23.8Sarah McLachlan"Angel (Sarah McLachlan song)"Sarah McLachlan

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions
US
Adult Pop
US
Digital

[4]
"Fallingwater"
2019
"The Scientist"
201942
"Stay"
201915
"Hallelujah"
20196
"Unforgettable (with John Legend)"
201933
"Wait for You"
201924
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MAELYN JARMON WINS SEASON 16 OF 'THE VOICE'. Tasteofcountry.com. May 21, 2019.
  2. Web site: 'The Voice' Winner Maelyn Jarmon Is Engaged! Who's The Lucky Guy?. 2019-07-03. Talent Recap. en-US. 2019-07-07.
  3. Billboard 200: June 1, 2019. Billboard. May 31, 2019.
  4. Digital Song Sales . June 1, 2019. Billboard. 2019-05-29.