Birth Name: | Suzannah Fiskum |
Birth Date: | 28 October 1996 |
Birth Place: | Maple Valley, Washington |
Website: | https://www.zanfiskum.com |
Instrument: | Piano & Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) |
Associated Acts: | John Legend |
Suzannah Fiskum, known professionally as Zan Fiskum, is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter.[1] Fiskum is known for her time on The Voice in Season 18 where she was a Top 9 finalist.
Fiskum was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington. Her mother is a piano teacher, which led her children to become involved in music.
Throughout her adolescence Fiskum became involved in plays and musicals. To her parents surprise she was comfortable and expressive on stage though offstage she was shy. Fiskum graduated from Tahoma High School in 2015.
After high school Fiskum moved to Lakeland, Florida, where she studied music at Southeastern University.[2]
Fiskum was a contestant of The Voice, Season 18.[3] Her first performance resulted in high praise from all the judges.[4] Three of the four judges turned their chair after she sang “Light on” by Maggie Rogers. Fiskum ultimately chose John Legend's team. She was eliminated after reaching the Top 9.[5] Fiskum performed her final performance virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic in her renovated RV.[6]
After moving back to Washington, Fiskum released multiple singles before releasing her debut album, Sleeping Problems, on April 28, 2021. Fiskum was awarded a Sonic Guild grant in 2021. [7]
She has performed on tour with Legend and Dave Matthews.
Fiskum has been vocal about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists and continues to be an advocate for all musicians to keep making music despite the challenges of live performing. Currently, Fiskum continues to perform at the mercy of COVID-19 restrictions.[8]