His audition: Ryan Quinn, 25, of Westmoreland, N.Y., auditioned with Eric Clapton’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.” His remarkable range prompted Christina Aguilera to turn around in a heartbeat. By the time the performance ended, Ryan was the first guy on Season 10 to earn a four-chair turn. Christina said Ryan has a voice that needs to be heard. But Ryan went with Team Adam, despite voicing a pre-audition preference for Pharrell Williams.
His background: Ryan credits his dad for teaching him just about everything he knows about music. “My dad’s definitely the better musician,” he told The Voice. Ryan started his first band at age 15 and started playing solo at age 18. He says he’s always wanted to pursue music but “around here, making a living at it is almost impossible.” So he co-teaches music classes at the House of the Good Shepherd for children who have suffered trauma in their lives. “I love this job because I get to share my passion with kids to try and help them,” he said. Ryan has also battled Lyme Disease. After a rough couple of years, he says “it’s really now or never for pursuing music.”
What the show didn’t show:
On iTunes: Just his performance from The Voice.
Keeping up with Ryan:
Twitter: @iamryanquinn
Website
Facebook
YouTube
“I’m Not the Only One” (Sam Smith cover)
“The Way You Look Tonight” (Frank Sinatra cover)
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I think Ryan Quinn was the best in Season 10 – i had to look up who won 10, but i am still listening to Ryan Quinn. What a voice. Range, dynamics, his tone, control – his ad-libs are perfect – never overdone and often surprising. I am really moved by how he sings. Ryan deserved to win it all. I want to buy his album. HIs singing makes me cry. I am a singer/songwriter and musician. A very good musician. I hope therefore, Ryan knows how exceptional he is. Thank you.
I agree, Ryan Quinn was the best in season 10! I have not purchased any contestants music from The Voice but have purchased Ryan’s debut CD, only 5 songs long but WOW! Love Ryan’s tone, and all around voice, big miss The Voice, BIG-HUGE!!