| Ricky Duran | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Date: | 31 August 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Worcester, Massachusetts United States |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
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]
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]
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]
See main article: The Voice (American TV series) season 17.
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "River" | 5.13 | All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake | |
| Battles (Top 48) | "Valerie" | The Zutons | 9.2 | Saved by Coach |
| Knockouts (Top 32) | "She Talks to Angels" | 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" | 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 |