INTERVIEW WITH HUNTLEY, SEASON 24 WINNER OF NBC’S ‘THE VOICE’
Written by Ballzer on December 21, 2023
Huntley, a 33-year-old soulful rock artist from Fredericksburg, Va., was named champion of “The Voice” Season 24 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023!
In his blind audition, Huntley, known for his unique raspy voice, earned four chair turns from the coaches with his powerful performance of the Black Crowes’ “She Talks to Angels,” which had coaches fighting for him. He ultimately chose to join Team Niall. He plowed through Knockouts and Battles, but the competition was certainly touchy. Not unlike seasons prior, there was stiff competition.
It’s easy to see why he got all four coaches to turn around in the Blind auditions. So good! I talked with Huntley on the phone this morning about his exciting win!
Check out his performance of David Kushner’s, “Daylight” which scored him a spot in the top 12. It was dedicated to his daughter. So hauntingly beautiful!
Huntley was singing and impersonating Elvis by the time he was 4, and at 14 wanted to pursue music. After two years of college, he moved to Nashville but didn’t find the success he had imagined. After falling out of love with the music grind, he moved back home to Virginia. In 2016, Huntley welcomed his daughter, and five years later welcomed his son. Since 2022, Huntley has found success as a booking agent for musicians. Now that music is coming back into his life, he’s been a full-time musician gigging five times a week all over Virginia.
Huntley will perform the National Anthem at this weekend’s Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game, streaming exclusively on Peacock, and will also put on a special halftime performance. Congrats, Huntley!
Cover photo credit: NBC Universal/NBC The Voice
