Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Whyte Maloney, a former finalist on The Voice, passed away earlier this week at the age of 44. The formidable vocalist participated in the sixth season of the well-known singing contest in 2014. Maloney’s death was verified yesterday (January 28) by the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to People. Maloney committed suicide.
Maloney’s remarkable tenure on The Voice introduced him to many. After receiving a four-chair turn for his Blind Audition performance of Journey’s “Lights,” he decided to join Blake Shelton’s squad. He was one of Shelton’s top five finalists because of his strong vocals and captivating stage presence. But the singing competition show was neither the beginning nor the end of his career.
An Examination of the Musical Career of Ryan Whyte Maloney
Growing up in Traverse City, Michigan, Ryan Whyte Maloney picked up a number of musical skills. He studied drums, guitar, violin, and cello as a child. Over the years, he kept improving as a musician, which helped him release a number of songs, two albums, and appear on The Voice.
Maloney was the lead singer of Indulge, a prog-rock group. In 2005, the group recorded the album Tomorrow’s Another Day. Today, those who are interested can listen to the album on Spotify. He also had a long career as a solo artist.
September 2010 saw the release of Where I’ve Been by the Ryan Whyte Maloney Band. Regretfully, streaming of the 10-track compilation is no longer possible. “I Can’t Wait Till I’m 21!” would be Maloney’s debut solo single, released three years later. He recorded a cover of Skid Row’s “I Remember You” following his time on The Voice.
In 2017, Maloney’s solo career appeared to take off. He started putting out original songs and renditions of classic rock. He changed his style more recently, leaning more toward contemporary country music. He famously recorded a cover of “Springsteen” by Eric Church. In addition, country stations in his native state of Michigan and throughout the western United States played his original compositions “Hillbilly,” “Michigan Moonlight,” and “Living with No Directions.” Last October, Maloney’s last song, “I Already Did,” was published. He and Josh Dicker co-wrote the love song.
