Laith Al-Saadi
Laith Al-Saadi | |
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| Birth name | Laith Al-Saadi |
| Born | October 5, 1977 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, R&B, jazz, classic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Republic |
| Website | laithalsaadi |
Laith Al-Saadi (born October 5, 1977) is an American blues singer. He placed fourth on season 10 of the American talent competition The Voice.
Early life[edit]
Al-Saadi displayed his talents at a young age, learning to sing with the Boys' Choir of Ann Arbor when he was four, and taking up the guitar at age 13.
As a student of Ann Arbor's Community High School, he played in the school's jazz band, and at 15 formed his first blues band, "Blue Vinyl". By the time he was 18 years old they had opened for Blues greats like Buddy Guy, Luther Allison, Son Seals, and Taj Mahal and toured the Netherlands. After graduating from High School, Al-Saadi attended the University of Michigan where he received a degree in Jazz Guitar and Bass. During his college years, Al-Saadi was a member of the Johnny Trudell Orchestra and freelanced with many of Detroit's greats like Thornetta Davis, Jocelyn B, The Reefermen.
Since 2000, Laith Al-Saadi has enjoyed growing success as the Detroit area's premier singer and guitarist. In 2004 Al-Saadi was the lead singer/guitarist of the Detroit Lion's pep band.
Career[edit]
In 2016, Al-Saadi entered the 10th season of The Voice. In his blind audition, He sang "The Letter" by Joe Cocker. Adam Levine and Blake Sheltonturned their chairs and gave a standing ovation. Laith chose to become a member of Team Blake. He made it to the finale and placed fourth on May 24, 2016.
The Voice (2016)
- ← Studio version reached the top 10 on iTunes.
| Stage | Song | Original Artist | Date | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "The Letter" | Joe Cocker | March 1 | 2.7 | Adam and Blake turned; joined Team Adam |
| Battles (Top 48) | "Honky Tonk Women" (vs. Matt Tedder) | The Rolling Stones | March 22 | 9.1 | Saved by Coach |
| Knockouts (Top 32) | "In Your Eyes" (vs. Jessica Crosbie) | Peter Gabriel | April 4 | 12.5 | |
| Live Playoffs (Top 24) | "With a Little Help from My Friends" | The Beatles | April 12 | 15.3 | Saved by Public Vote |
| Live Top 12 | "Born Under a Bad Sign" | Albert King | April 18 | 17.2 | |
| Live Top 11 | "Make It Rain" | Vance Foy | April 25 | 19.11 | |
| Live Top 10 | "The Thrill Is Gone" | B. B. King | May 2 | 21.5 | |
| Live Top 9 | "We've Got Tonight" | Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band | May 9 | 23.6 | |
| Live Top 8 (Semifinals) | "One and Only" | Adele | May 16 | 25.4 | Middle three |
| "All Along the Watchtower" | Bob Dylan | 26.3 | Saved by Instant Save | ||
| Live Finals (Top 4) | "White Room" | Cream | May 23 | 27.1 | 4th Place |
| "Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End" (with Adam Levine) | The Beatles | 27.5 | |||
| "Morning Light" (original song) | Al-Saadi | 27.9 |
| Collaborator(s) | Song | Original artist |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Burns, Nate Butler, Owen Danoff, Shalyah Fearing, and Brian Nhira | "Your Song" | Elton John |
| Adam Levine, Owen Danoff, and Shalyah Fearing | "If You Want Me to Stay" | Sly and the Family Stone |
| Hannah Huston | "Knock on Wood" | Eddie Floyd |
| Joe Walsh | "Rocky Mountain Way" | Joe Walsh |
| Katie Basden and Shalyah Fearing | "Georgia on My Mind" | Ray Charles |
Discography[edit]
Albums:
- The Complete Season 10 Collection (The Voice Performance) Digital (2016)
- Real (2013)
- In the Round CD/Digital (2008)
- Long Time Coming CD/Digital (2005)
Singles:
- O Holy Night Digital (2016)
- Silent Night Digital (2016)
Awards[edit]
- 2017 Arts Alliance 21st Century Award
- 2017 Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
- 2017 Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
- 2017 Outstanding National Single - The Letter
- 2016 Outstanding Blues Artist
- 2016 Outstanding Blues/R&B Instrumentalist
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