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Ricky Duran (born August 31, 1989) is an American rock singer. He is the runner-up of season 17 of the American talent competition The Voice behind the winner Jake Hoot.[1]

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2018)

Ricky Duran
Also known as	Tricky Ricky
Born	(1989-08-31) August 31, 1989 (age 33) Worcester, Massachusetts United States
Genres	Rock pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2014–present

Early life

Ricky Duran was born on August 31, 1989, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is of Guatemalan descent. He grew up in Grafton, MA. His parents, Ricardo and Odette Duran, immigrated to Massachusetts from Guatemala. He is the youngest of four, having three older sisters. He was given a scholarship to attend Berklee School of Music. He graduated in 2011. Both his parents died while he was still young and in his twenties. His father died in 2012 by suicide and his mother died from breast cancer in 2018.

Career

In 2019, Duran entered the 17th season of The Voice 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. Ricky 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, Ricky released his first single after his time on the Voice, "She Closed Her Eyes", to rave reviews. It hit number 1 on the Singer Songwriter Charts.

The Voice (2019)

The Voice performances

Stage	Song	Original artist	Order	Result
Blind Audition	"River"	Leon Bridges	5.13	All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake
Battles (Top 48)	"Valerie" (vs. Marina Chello)	The Zutons	9.2	Saved by Coach
Knockouts (Top 32)	"She Talks to Angels" (vs. Joana Martinez)	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" (duet with Will Breman)	The Outfield	23.
	"Let It Be"	The Beatles	23.6
Live Finale (Final 4)	"Run Rudolph Run" with (Blake Shelton)	Chuck Berry	25.5	Runner-up
	"A Woman Like Her" (original song)	Ricky Duran	25.11
	"Runnin' Down a Dream"	Tom Petty	25.1

Discography

Singles

Single	Year	Peak chart positions
		US Country
"A Woman Like Her"	2019

References

https://www.telegram.com/news/20191211/nothing-but-celebration-for-the-voice-finalist-ricky-duran

https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2019/12/worcesters-ricky-duran-talks-2nd-place-victory-on-nbcs-the-voice-exciting-offers-for-his-career.html

External links

• The Voice 2019 Blind Audition - Ricky Duran: "River" on YouTube - (October 7, 2019)
• The Voice 2019 Ricky Duran - Finale: "A Woman Like Her" on YouTube - (December 17, 2019)

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