Ryan Whyte Maloney, greatest identified for competing on “The Voice” Season 6, has died. He was 44.
The singer died by suicide, in response to the coroner in Clark County, Nevada, who confirmed the information to Folks on Tuesday. The reason for loss of life was listed as a gunshot wound to the top, per the report.
The Put up reached out to the medical expert however didn’t instantly hear again.
Whyte Maloney was energetic on social media proper earlier than his tragic loss of life. He posted a video on his Instagram story on Monday, which gave the impression to be filmed at a bar.
“Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking,” he stated within the video whereas holding a rock hand gesture.
The musician appeared on “The Voice” in 2014 throughout the identical season as Morgan Wallen.
Whyte Maloney wowed all 4 judges along with his efficiency of “Lights” by Journey however finally selected Blake Shelton’s crew. He went on to turn into one of many nation star’s prime 5 finalists.
Throughout his stint on the competitors singing sequence, Whyte Maloney recorded 4 singles, together with “Lights,” Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Easy” by Rascal Flatts and “Second Chance” by Shinedown.
The singer made it via two battle rounds on the nation star’s crew and returned to the present to carry out through the season finale.
Whyte Maloney reportedly stayed shut with Shelton after “The Voice” and had an ongoing residency on the nation star’s venue, Ole Pink, in response to his web site.
The Put up contacted “The Voice,” Shelton and Wallen for remark.
After his look on the NBC sequence, Whyte Maloney continued to pursue his music profession.
In January 2023, he launched a single on nation radio referred to as “Don’t Put Me in a Box” earlier than dropping “Love With Nowhere to Go,” “Sleepwalk” and “Toast To Tonight.”
Whyte Maloney’s web site reveals he was additionally a songwriter for different artists and a studio musician, engineer and producer.
Throughout his profession, he reportedly shared the stage with Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Shakira, Usher, Adam Lavine, Alabama, One Republic, Coldplay, Robin Thicke, Ed Sheeran and extra.
Should you or somebody you already know is contemplating suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Disaster Lifeline by dialing 988, textual content “STRENGTH” to the Disaster Textual content Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
