User:Lauren1500/Zan Fiskum
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Suzannah Fiskum |
| Born | October 28, 1996 |
| Origin | Maple Valley, Washington |
| Instrument(s) | Piano & Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) |
| Website | https://www.zanfiskum.com |
Suzannah Fiskum, known professionally as Zan Fiskum, is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter from Maple Valley, Washington.[1] Fiskum is known for her performances on The Voice in Season 18, in which she was one of the top 9 finalists.[2]
Early Life[edit]
Fiskum was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington.[1][3][4] Her mother was, and still is a piano teacher which had a great deal to do with all of Fiskum's siblings being involved in music.[1]
Throughout her adolescence Fiskum became involved in plays and musicals.[1] To her parents surprise she was comfortable and expressive on stage though offstage she was considered "very shy".[1] Fiskum graduated from Tahoma High School in 2015.[3]
After high school Fiskum moved to Lakeland, Florida where she studied music at Southeastern University.[3]
The Voice[edit]
Fiskum was a contestant of The Voice, Season 18.[2] Her first performance on the show resulted in high praise from all the judges.[4] Three of the four judges turned their chair after she sang “Light on” by Maggie Rogers.[4] Fiskum ultimately chose John Legend's team.[4] There she stayed until she was later eliminated, making it to the Top 9.[1][5] Fiskum performed her final performance virtually due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, in her renovated RV.[6][5]
Performances on the Voice[edit]
- Audition: "Light On" by Maggie Rogers
- Battle Round: "Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls
- Duet with with Brittany Allen
- Knockout: "The Story" by Brandi Carlile
- Top 17: "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan
- Top 9: Never Be the Same" by Camila Cabello
- Instant Save: "Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady Gaga
Career[edit]
After moving back to Washington, Fiskum released multiple singles before releasing her debut album called “Sleeping Problems” on April 28th, 2021.[1]
Fiskum continues to keep in touch with her coach, John Legend after her time on The Voice. Since the show, she has performed on tour with John Legend and Dave Matthews.[7]
Fiskum has been vocal about the effect of the Covid 19 pandemic on artists and continues to be an advocate for all musicians to keep making music despite the challenges of staging live performances.[7] Currently, Fiskum continues to perform at the mercy of Covid 19 restrictions and is expected to release of two new EP's later in 2022.[7]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Sleeping Problems (2020)
Singles[edit]
- “You Are The Light”
- “White Christmas”
- “Still Thinking' About You"
- “Because He Lives”
- “Made to Worship”
- “You Take Care of Me”
- “Our Humanity”
- “I Found a Hope”
- “How Can I”
Music Videos[edit]
- “Darlin I Have Loved You”
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Branch, Zoe. "Q&A with Zan Fiskum of The Voice". 425magazine.com. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ a b "ZAN FISKUM: The Voice contestant - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ a b c "What's in the water in Maple Valley? 'The Voice' contestant Zan Fiskum follows in musical footsteps of Brandi Carlile and Benicio Bryant". The Seattle Times. 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Maple Valley's Zan Fiskum, whose 'angelic' voice inspired John Legend on 'The Voice'". The Seattle Times. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b Aniftos, Rania (2020-05-05). "'The Voice' Contestant Zan Fiskum Is One With Nature for Bob Dylan 'Blowin' in the Wind' Performance". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (2020-05-08). "Live(ish), From Someone's Room, This … Is American Isolation". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ a b c "Mindful Headlines: Zan Fiskum on COVID challenges for musicians on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
External Links[edit]
Category:The Voice (franchise) contestants Category:Singer-songwriters from Washington (state)