Emily Marie Piriz (born January 28, 1996)[2] is an American singer from Miami, Florida, who finished in 12th place on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014.[3][4][5][6][7] She was also a semi-finalist on the second season of La Voz in 2020. She also auditioned for the first season of The X Factor.
Emily Piriz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Emily Marie Piriz[1] |
| Born | January 28, 1996 Miami, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2011–present |
La Voz
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American Idol
edit| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Mamma Knows Best" | Jessie J | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "Nothing but the Water" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Stars" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | Advanced |
| Top 31 (10 Women) | Personal Choice | "Paris (Ooh La La)" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | Advanced |
| Top 13 | This Is Me | "Glitter in the Air" | Pink | Safe |
| Top 12 | Home | "Let's Get Loud" | Jennifer Lopez | Eliminated |
Post-Idol
editPiriz released her debut single, "One of Those Nights", on November 15, 2014.[8][9] On February 13, 2019, she and David Diaz released a cover of "Like to Be You" (which was originally recorded by Shawn Mendes and Julia Michaels) as a single.[10][11] She was a semi-finalist on the second season of La Voz.[12][13][14]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Track | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "One of Those Nights" | Non-album single |
| 2021 | "I Don't Wanna Be the One"[citation needed] |
As featured artist
edit| Year | Track | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Maze in my Mind" (Famous Last Words featuring Emily Piriz) |
The Incubus |
| 2019 | "Like to Be You" (David Diaz featuring Emily Piriz) |
Non-album single |
References
edit- ^ Twitter / RealEmilyPiriz: @middlenamegame Marie
- ^ "Emily Piriz". Coverium. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014.
- ^ After 'American Idol,' Emily Piriz looks homeward
- ^ 'American Idol' recap: Emily Piriz gets ditched; Harry Connick Jr. gets defensive – latimes.com
- ^ "'American Idol' Recap: Emily Piriz Sings Jennifer Lopez's Let's Get Loud". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014.
- ^ 'Idol' Exit Interview: Emily Piriz talks to EW after second elimination | Inside TV | EW.com
- ^ "Long road home for Diva-ster Emily Piriz : The Ticket". Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
- ^ Mark Franklin (February 23, 2014). "2014 Idol albums". Idol Chatter. The York Dispatch. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ Emily Piriz (March 9, 2016). "@RealEmilyPiriz". Twitter. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Emily Piriz (February 11, 2019). "@RealEmilyPiriz". Twitter. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Emily Piriz (February 13, 2019). "@RealEmilyPiriz". Twitter. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "La Voz Emily Piriz". Telemundo (in Spanish). Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Emily Piriz dedicates a presentation in La Voz US 2 to her grandfather". Telemundo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Las cubanas Geissie Torres y Emily Piriz giran las sillas de los coaches de La Voz US". CiberCuba (in Spanish). January 31, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2023.