Asher HaVon

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Asher HaVon
Born1992 (age 3132)
Selma, Alabama, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels Republic
Website asherhavon.org

Asher HaVon (born 1992) is an American soul singer. He is the winner of season 25 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 32. He was the first openly LGBTQ person to win. [1] He competed on the team coached by Reba McEntire, giving McEntire her first win as a coach on the show. [2]

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Life and career

Asher HaVon is originally from Selma, Alabama, and still resides there currently. [3] HaVon gained an interest in singing through church choir. In 2015, then-President of the United States Barack Obama visited Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The choir, led by HaVon, performed "Glory" for Obama during his visit. [4]

2018: "Free"

In 2018, HaVon independently released his first single, "Free", which is inspired by his gospel roots.[ citation needed ]

2024–present: The Voice

Performances on The Voice season 25
RoundThemeSongOriginal artistOrderOriginal air dateResult
Blind Auditions"Set Fire to the Rain" Adele 3.6March 4, 2024 Dan + Shay, Chance the Rapper, and Reba McEntire turned; joined Team Reba
Battles
(Top 40)
"We Don't Need Another Hero" (vs. Alyssa Crosby) Tina Turner 7.6March 18, 2024Saved by Reba
Knockouts
(Top 28)
"Un-Break My Heart" (vs. Tae Lewis) Toni Braxton 12.1April 8, 2024
Playoffs
(Top 20)
"Titanium" David Guetta featuring Sia 15.9April 29, 2024
Live Quarterfinals
(Top 12)
"I'll Make Love to You" Boyz II Men 16.6May 6, 2024Saved by Public
Live Semi-finals
(Top 9)
"Irreplaceable" Beyoncé 18.11May 13, 2024
Live Finale
(Final 5)
"Uptempo Song""Last Dance" Donna Summer 20.3May 20, 2024Winner
"Ballad""I Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston 20.10
"Duet with Coach""On My Own" (Duet with Reba McEntire) Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald 21.14May 21, 2024

In 2024, HaVon competed in the 25th season of The Voice . In the blind auditions, he sang "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele. Three of the season's four coaches, Dan + Shay, Chance the Rapper, and Reba McEntire turned their chairs for him; only John Legend refrained. He chose to join Team Reba. [5]

HaVon won the season on May 21, 2024, giving his coach Reba McEntire her first win. Ultimately, HaVon won US$100,000 and a record deal with Republic Records, a label owned by Universal Music Group. [6]

On May 28, 2024, HaVon appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show , discussing his time on The Voice and the advice he received from coach Reba McEntire. [7]

Artistry and style

HaVon's artistry has largely been attached to Soul and R&B. HaVon is known for his flamboyant clothing on stage, which his The Voice coach McEntire described as "regal," as well as wearing a wig for many of his performances. [8]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and the name of the album
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
"Free"2018
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Voice (American)
Winner

2024 (Spring)
Succeeded by
TBA by Fall 2024
Preceded by The Voice (American)
Winner's song
"Last Dance"

2024 (Spring)
Succeeded by
TBA by Fall 2024