Ryan White Maloni’s Legacy
Ryan White Maloni, who appeared on The Voice, died at the age of 44.
According to the coroner of the Clark County district in Las Vegas, the singer and musician died by suicide (via People). The cause of death was reported as a gunshot wound to the head.
White Maloni was a contestant on the American version of the reality talent show The Voice in 2014. He was coached by Blake Shelton and reached the top five finalists as a country singer and songwriter.
During his blind auditions, the late singer received a turn from all four judges—Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher, and Shakira—for his cover of “Lights” by Ellie Goulding.
White Maloni was eliminated from NBC‘s singing competition during the playoff rounds but later returned for the finale of the sixth season later that year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoowpcb-ve0
He participated in the same season as Morgan Wallen.
His Musical Journey
Born in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1981, White Maloni played guitar, drums, cello, and violin. He made a name for himself as the frontman of a band but left in 2015 after ten years to pursue a solo career.
He later released his debut solo album “Where I Was.” White Maloni also shared tracks like “Hillbilly,” “Michigan Moonlight,” and “Life Without Instructions,” which were aired on local radio stations in Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and California.
Earlier this month, White Maloni celebrated his birthday by sharing memories from his time on The Voice on Instagram. “When I was given the opportunity to showcase my talent on The Voice, I was in a really tough place during filming,” he wrote.
“Struggling financially, scavenging for food from hotel dumpsters while those around me were with their families on vacation, I stood there, trembling with fear, just trying to survive.”
He continued: “The secret I kept from everyone—a few minutes before going on stage, I not only lost my voice the day before, but my tears flowed down my face. Fortunately, my parents were there to witness my performance.
“To the audience, I was just another act on the show, but for me, this moment was a fight for my future, proof of my commitment to my craft. Perseverance is key—never doubt, never give up!”
In a later post, White Maloni described his performance in the finale of The Voice as “the best time of my life.”
Help and mental health tips:
- Calm – campaign against living with a bang
- Help Musicians – support for mental health and advice for musicians (Call Music Mind Matter: 0808 802 8008)
- Music Support – help and support for musicians battling addiction or mental health issues (Call: 0800 030 6789)
- Young Minds – a voice for young people’s health and well-being
- Time to Change – combatting discrimination in mental health
- Samaritans – confidential support available 24 hours a day
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