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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 |
2018: All Together Now
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".[3]
In October 2022, Stokes featured on lead vocals on the Blue Sky Walking single "Heart of Australia"[4]
2023: The Voice Australia
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.[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]
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Stokes resides in Whittlesea, Victoria where she works as a vocal teacher. She is married to her husband, Paul, and has two children.
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Complete Collection |
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Singles
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