Toneisha Harris

Toneisha Harris (born October 2, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter. She is the runner-up of season 18 of the American talent competition The Voice behind the winner Todd Tilghman.[1]

Toneisha Harris
Born (1975-10-02) October 2, 1975
Salisbury, Maryland
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2020–present

Personal life

Toneisha Harris was born on October 2, 1975, in Salisbury, Maryland. When she was 12, she joined her family's gospel group, The Veney Gospel Singers.[2] She left the group she was 27 and decided to pursue her own career. In 2012, she auditioned for The Voice and was supposed to go on, until her son was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 12.[3]

Career

In 2020, Harris entered the 18th season of The Voice, after originally planning to audition in 2012. In her blind audition, She sang "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. All four coaches turned their chairs and fought hard for her. Toneisha chose to become a member of Team Blake.[4] She made it to the finale and became the runner-up on May 19, 2020.

The Voice (2020)
Main article: The Voice (American season 18)

The Voice performances
Stage Date Song Original artist Order Result
Blind Audition Feb. 25, 2020 "I Want To Know What Love Is" Foreigner 2.6 All four coaches turned, Joined Team Blake
Battles Mar. 30, 2020 "Good As Hell" (vs. Jacob Daniel Murphy) Lizzo 7.1 Saved by Coach
Knockouts Apr. 20, 2020 "Diamonds" (vs. Cedrice) Rihanna 10.6
Live Playoffs (Top 17) May 4, 2020 "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" Kelly Clarkson 12.14
Live Semifinals (Top 9) May 11, 2020 "Because You Loved Me" Celine Dion 14.8 Bottom 5
Semifinals Instant Save May 12, 2020 "Lovin' You" Minnie Riperton 15.5 Saved by Instant Save
Live Finale (Top 5) May 18, 2020 "Faithfully" Journey 16.5 Runner-up
"My Superhero" (original song) Toneisha Harris 16.9
May 19, 2020 "Don't Stop" with Blake Shelton Fleetwood Mac 18.4

2020-present: After The Voice

In October 2020 she released an R&B-influenced gospel song, Forgive Me, to little success.[2]

In May 2021, she released another gospel song, with another Voice alumn, Arei Moon.

Harris performed as the character Motormouth Maybelle with a touring production of the musical Hairspray, from November 2021 until January 2022.

Discography

Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album
US
2020 "My Superhero" Non-album releases by The Voice
"Don't Stop" with Blake Shelton
"Forgive Me" Non-album single
2021 "Cycles" with Arei Moon [5]
"Let's Change The World"

References
  1. @NBCTheVoice (21 May 2020). "Congratulations to powerhouse @toneishaharris who placed 2nd on this season of #TheVoice! ✨" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. "'The Voice' Runner-Up Toneisha Harris Drops Gospel Song". TCB. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  3. "Toneisha Harris: The Voice Contestant - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  4. "Toneisha Harris Picks Blake Shelton to be Her Coach". News Break. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  5. @areimoon (18 May 2021). "Pre-save our new single "Cycles (feat. Toneisha Harris)" on Spotify: (powered by @distrokid) @toneishaharris" (Tweet). Retrieved 2021-05-23 – via Twitter.
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