Kenzie Wheeler
Kenzie Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kenzie Wheeler |
| Born | April 29, 1998 Dover, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Kenzie Wheeler (born April 29, 1998) is an American country singer. He is the runner-up of season 20 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 23. In the Blind Auditions, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Nick Jonas, and Blake Shelton all turned their chairs for Wheeler. However, Clarkson blocked Shelton, meaning he could not choose him as his coach. Wheeler chose to be a part of Team Kelly and finished second place, just behind winner Cam Anthony, on May 25th, 2021.[1] [2]
The Voice[edit]
Kenzie decided to audition for season 20 of The Voice. He sang Keith Whitley’s Don't Close Your Eyes in the Blind Auditions. He got all 4 chairs to turn. Kelly Clarkson blocked Blake Shelton, meaning he could not choose Shelton as his coach. Kenzie joined Team Kelly and advanced each round of the competition, eventually getting to the finale, where he received second place. Throughout the entire competition, Kenzie became well known for his signature hairstyle, a mullet. All the coaches gave positive remarks about his hairstyle, with Shelton calling it the “triple threat mullet”.[3]
| Stage | Song | Original Artist | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Auditions | "Don't Close Your Eyes" | Keith Whitley | March 1, 2021 | 4 chairs turned. Blake Shelton blocked, joined Team Kelly |
| Battles (Top 40) | "Fishin' in the Dark" (vs. JD Casper) | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | April 12, 2021 | Saved by Coach |
| Knockouts | "Beer Never Broke My Heart" (vs. Avery Roberson) | Luke Combs | April 26, 2021 | |
| Live Playoffs (Top 17) | "Red Dirt Road" | Brooks & Dunn | May 10, 2021 | Saved by the Public |
| Live Semifinals (Top 9) | "He Stopped Loving Her Today" | George Jones | May 17, 2021 | |
| Live Finale (Final 5) | "The Keeper of the Stars" | Tracy Byrd | May 24, 2021 | Runner-Up |
| "Heartland" | George Strait | |||
| "When You Say Nothing at All" (Duet with Kelly Clarkson) | Keith Whitley | May 25, 2021 |
Personal Life[edit]
Wheeler was born in Dover, Florida and has resided there his whole life. He currently drives a pallet truck at a grocery store warehouse as his job. He is also an uncle to two nephews. [4]
References[edit]
- ↑ Schecker , Justin. “Home from Hollywood: The Voice Runner-up Kenzie Wheeler Returns to Tampa Bay.” https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/home-from-hollywood-the-voice-runner-up-kenzie-wheeler-returns-to-tampa-bay/ WFLA, 26 May 2021, www.wfla.com/.
- ↑ Black, Lauren Jo, et al. “Kenzie Reflects on ‘The Voice,’ Working with Kelly Clarkson and Reveals If He Plans To Move To Nashville.” Country Now, 14 June 2021, https://www.countrynow.com/kenzie-wheeler-reflects-on-the-voice-working-with-kelly-clarkson-and-reveals-if-he-plans-to-move-to-nashville/.
- ↑ Kile , Meredith B. “'The Voice': Blake Shelton Thinks Kenzie Wheeler’s Mullet Has Already Won Season 20.” Entertainment Tonight, Entertainment Tonight, 26 Apr. 2021, https://www.etonline.com/the-voice-blake-shelton-thinks-kenzie-wheelers-mullet-has-already-won-season-20-164683.
- ↑ Moore, Camille. 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Kenzie Wheeler, https://www.tvovermind.com/kenzie-wheeler/.
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