Toneisha Harris
Toneisha Harris (born October 2, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter. She is the runner-up of season 18 of the American talent competition The Voice behind the winner Todd Tilghman.[1]
Toneisha Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1975 Salisbury, Maryland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Personal life
Toneisha Harris was born on October 2, 1975, in Salisbury, Maryland. When she was 12, she joined her family's gospel group. She left the group she was 27 and decided to pursue her own career. In 2012, she auditioned for The Voice and was supposed to go on, until her son was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 12.[2]
Career
In 2020, Harris entered the 18th season of The Voice, after originally planning to audition in 2012. In her blind audition, She sang "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. All four coaches turned their chairs and fought hard for her. Toneisha chose to become a member of Team Blake.[3] She made it to the finale and became the runner-up on May 19, 2020.
The Voice (2020)
The Voice performances
| Stage | Date | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | Feb. 25, 2020 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" | Foreigner | 2.6 | All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake |
| Battles | Mar. 30, 2020 | "Good As Hell" (vs. Jacob Daniel Murphy) | Lizzo | 7.1 | Saved by Coach |
| Knockouts | Apr. 20, 2020 | "Diamonds" (vs. Cedrice) | Rihanna | 10.6 | |
| Live Playoffs (Top 17) | May 4, 2020 | "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" | Kelly Clarkson | 12.14 | |
| Live Semifinals (Top 9) | May 11, 2020 | "Because You Loved Me" | Celine Dion | 14.8 | Bottom 5 |
| Semifinals Instant Save | May 12, 2020 | "Lovin' You" | Minnie Riperton | 15.5 | Saved by Instant Save |
| Live Finale (Top 5) | May 18, 2020 | "Faithfully" | Journey | 16.5 | Runner-up |
| "My Superhero" (original song) | Toneisha Harris | 16.9 | |||
| May 19, 2020 | "Don't Stop" with Blake Shelton | Fleetwood Mac | 18.4 |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| 2020 | "My Superhero" | Non-album releases by The Voice | |
| "Don't Stop" with Blake Shelton | |||
| "Forgive Me" | Non-album single |
References
- https://twitter.com/NBCTheVoice/status/1263454496358912000?s=20
- "Toneisha Harris: The Voice Contestant - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- "Toneisha Harris Picks Blake Shelton to be Her Coach". News Break. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
External links
- The Voice 2020 Blind Audition - Toneisha Harris: "I Want To Know What Love Is" on YouTube - (February 25, 2020)
- The Voice 2020 Toneisha Harris - Finale: "My Superhero" on YouTube - (May 18, 2020)