Tarryn Stokes (born 5 January 1983)[1] is an Australian singer-songwriter. She won the twelfth season of The Voice Australia on 8 October 2023. She received $100,000 and a record label deal with Universal Music Australia.[2] At the age of 40, she became the show's oldest winner since its inception in 2012.
Tarryn Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 January 1983[1] |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Australia |
| Website | tarrynstokes |
Career
edit2018: All Together Now
editIn 2018, Stokes competed on the Australian version of All Together Now, eventually runner-up behind the winner, Lai Utovou. She also was the only contestant to score a 100 in the final round.
In November 2019, Stokes released "Thunder".[3]
In October 2022, Stokes featured on lead vocals on the Blue Sky Walking single "Heart of Australia"[4]
2023: The Voice Australia
editIn 2023, Stokes auditioned for The Voice Australia. She performed "She Used to Be Mine" by Sara Bareilles in the blind auditions and got the four coaches; Guy Sebastian, Jess Mauboy, Jason Derulo, and Rita Ora; to turn for her.[5] She chose to be a part of Team Rita, where she won the show on 8 October 2023.[6]
denotes winner.
| The Voice performances and results (2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "She Used to Be Mine" | Sara Bareilles | Through to The Callbacks |
| The Callbacks | "The Winner Takes It All" (vs Emily Kate and Gabby Asta) | ABBA | Through to Battles |
| Battles | "Alone" | Heart | Through to the Sing-Offs |
| Sing-Offs | "Anyone" | Demi Lovato | Saved by Coach. Through to Semi Final |
| Semi Final | "The Scientist" | Coldplay | Saved by Coach. Through to Grand Final |
| Grand Final | "All by Myself" | Eric Carmen | Winner |
| "The Best" (with Rita Ora) | Tina Turner | ||
Immediately after the being declared the winner, a 5-track EP titled The Complete Collection was released, including Stokes' winner single "Nobody" to which Stokes said "Nobody is more than just a breakup song, to me it is about breaking up with the things or people in your life that are no longer good for you. Listening to your inner voice and being confident when speaking out, singing out. I hope it resonates and encourages everyone who listens."[7]
Personal life
editStokes resides in Whittlesea, Victoria where she works as a vocal teacher. She is married to her husband, Paul, and has two children.
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Complete Collection |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Thunder"[3] | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Hero" (Joe Romeo featuring Tarryn Stokes) |
2022 | |
| "Our King Will Come" (Joe Romeo featuring Tarryn Stokes) | ||
| "Heart of Australia" (Performed by Tarryn Stokes)[4] | ||
| "Nobody" | 2023 | The Complete Collection |
References
edit- ^ a b Stokes, Paul J. [@pauljstokes] (5 January 2024). "HBD to the best superstar mum & wife anyone could ever wish for!! Well done on navigating crazy times last year.., believing that this next one is going to be even more incredible! You're the best mumma to our babies and you carry so much for our fam whilst being a total boss woman superstar - so glad we get to do this adventure together! xx". Retrieved 11 March 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "The Voice Australia 2023 winner announced in nail-biting finale". Yahoo Life. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Tarryn STOKES". Aussie Grown Radio. November 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ a b "INTRODUCING THE SONG "HEART OF AUSTRALIA" A Tribute to the Beating Heart of this Great Country" (PDF). Thought Tube. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ aziza.green (21 September 2023). "Finding her voice: Tarryn Stokes takes on 'The Voice' singing competition - Eternity News". Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations! Tarryn Stokes Wins The Voice Australia 2023". Who. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ a b "TARRYN STOKES IS CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE AUSTRALIA 2023". News Hub. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.