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Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Voice alum Ryan Whyte Maloney dies at 44
Ryan Whyte Maloney, a former contestant on The Voice , has died at the age of 44. The Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas confirmed that Maloney died by suicide on January 28, with the cause of death listed as a gunshot wound to the head. Photo: Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Born in 1981 in Traverse City, Michigan, Maloney was a multi-instrumentalist who played guitar, violin, cello, and drums from a young age. He gained early recognition as the frontman of the prog-rock band Indulge, which released the album Tomorrow's Another Day in 2005. After a decade of touring, he transitioned to a solo career, recording his debut album Where I've Been with producer Sean O'Dwyer. Between 2010 and 2013, his original country songs, including 'Hillbilly' and 'Michigan Moonlight,' received airplay in multiple states. Maloney rose to national fame in 2014 when he auditioned for The Voice with a performance of Journey's 'Lights,' earning a four-chair turn. He joined Blake Shelton's team and advanced through two Battle rounds, becoming one of Shelton's top five finalists. During the competition, he recorded covers of Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' Rascal Flatts' 'Easy,' and Shinedown's 'Second Chance.' He later returned to perform in the season finale. In the years following The Voice , Maloney worked as a songwriter, studio musician, and producer. He continued releasing music, including singles such as 'Don't Put Me in a Box' and 'Love with Nowhere to Go.' In 2024, he held a residency at Ole Red, Blake Shelton's venue. Throughout his career, Maloney performed alongside major artists, including Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts, Shakira, Usher, and Ed Sheeran.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Voice' alum Ryan Whyte Maloney dies at 44
'The Voice' alum Ryan Whyte Maloney dies at 44 Ryan Whyte Maloney, a contestant from Season 6 of "The Voice" who turned all four judges' chairs, has died at 44. Maloney was pronounced dead at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner told USA TODAY. His death was determined to be a suicide. USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Maloney, as well as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, for more information. People was first to report the news. Maloney, who was among the singers who performed at the Ole Red Las Vegas opening last year, was scheduled to perform upcoming shows at the Blake Shelton-owned venue. His next performance, part of what he described on his website as an "ongoing residency," was slated for Friday night. On his website, Maloney described his music style as "mixing Alt/Country/Classic/Rock/R&B and hip hop" and wrote that he'd started playing instruments at 9 years old. He recorded his first album, "Tomorrow's Another Day," in 2005, followed by a 12-song album called "Where I've Been." In the years before he appeared on "The Voice," he "performed in every small club and honky-tonk bar in addition to performing for national festivals for over 250,000 people" as he promoted his album. When he performed Journey's "Lights" during his audition on "The Voice," he received a four-chair turn from Shakira, Usher, Shelton and Adam Levine. After making it through the Battle Rounds, he was taken out of the competition as one of Shelton's finalists. Per his website, Maloney said he "looks bright into the future and moves to continued success as a stapled figure in the Las Vegas music scene, performing at corporate events and in showrooms." "Ryan dreams big and pushes on towards the lights of the stage with a charismatic motto, 'Only Those Who See The Invisible, Accomplish The Impossible,'" his bio reads. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can reach the 988 Lifeline 24/7 by calling or texting 988, or starting an online chat at The Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message at 741741.
