Tarryn Stokes
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsUniversal Music Australia
Websitetarrynstokes.com

Tarryn Stokes 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.[1] At the age of 40, she became the show's oldest winner since its inception in 2012.

Career

2018: All Together Now

Main article: All Together Now (2018 Australian TV series)

In 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".[2]

In October 2022, Stokes featured on lead vocals on the Blue Sky Walking single "Heart of Australia"[3]

2023: The Voice Australia

Main article: The Voice (Australian season 12)

In 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.[4] She chose to be a part of Team Rita, where she won the show on 8 October 2023.[5]

  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."[6]

Personal life

Stokes resides in Whittlesea, Victoria where she works as a vocal teacher. She is married to her husband, Paul, and has two children.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
The Complete Collection
  • Released: 8 October 2023[6]
  • Label: Universal Music Australia
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected details
Title Year Album
"Thunder"[2] 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)[3]
"Nobody" 2023 The Complete Collection

References

  1. ^ "The Voice Australia 2023 winner announced in nail-biting finale". Yahoo Life. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Tarryn STOKES". Aussie Grown Radio. November 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ aziza.green (21 September 2023). "Finding her voice: Tarryn Stokes takes on 'The Voice' singing competition - Eternity News". Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Congratulations! Tarryn Stokes Wins The Voice Australia 2023". Who. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b "TARRYN STOKES IS CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE AUSTRALIA 2023". News Hub. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
Preceded byLachie Gill The Voice winner 2023 Succeeded byTBA
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