Blues-soul rocker Huntley, the Season 24 winner of “The Voice,” chatted about his new music and being a part of the digital age.
How did “Tell Me When It’s Over” come about?
I had gone through so much personally while I was on “The Voice.” I felt such a distance from my children and family and honestly lost a relationship in the process as well.
While dealing with the heartache, I felt like I was just waiting for the moment where I was going to get the call from her and hear her tell me it was over between us. Skip ahead to the finale of The Voice and I’m standing seconds away from the moment my life could change forever.
I hear my name called, graffiti drops, Carson Daly hands me a trophy, my family, coaches and contestants rush the stage. It’s over – I’ve done it! The following morning, I woke up to an empty hotel room.
“The Voice” staff and contestants have already all flown out; it was such insane feeling. I had been fighting for this for half a year at this point, everything I’ve been working for my whole life and here I am.
I had the amazing opportunity to sing the national anthem and play the halftime show at SoFi Stadium so I had to stay in California for an extra week and it just gave me even more time to reflect on everything. The funny thing is that it’s never over.
There will always be another climb after you reach a peak and another heartache you may have to heal. And with a strong will to fight through all of it.
What inspires your music and songwriting?
Everything. I love genuinely being inspired and not making a song feel forced. I really enjoy telling a story and just connecting with people who’ve been through a lot of the same things I have.
How does it feel to be a part of the digital age? (now with streaming, technology, and social media being so prevalent)
Luckily, I have the best team in the game, that just lets me worry about the music and artistry. As much as I love having a direct link to my fans, I try not to pay attention too heavily on all that.
How did it feel to win “The Voice”? (I loved when your daughter picked Niall Horan… that was such a sweet moment!)
A couple nights before I had a dream that my daughter got on the stage and picked my coach. Having her be a part of that moment was perfect and she did a pretty good job if I may say so.
I think winning was such an amazing accomplishment not only for me but for my family. They’ve sacrificed so much for me and to have my mom and sister as well as my best friend Tyler there it was such a special moment. Not for a second did I think I was winning. So blessed.
What do your plans for the future include?
Staying focused and releasing genuine music and connecting with the fans as much as possible. While balancing being a dad. It’s been a funny journey and I navigate
Which artists would you like to do a dream duet with and why?
I would to sing with Stevie Nicks or Lenny Kravitz. Not only do we all three share the same birthdays, but they have both definitely influenced my music taste and style. I’d be in heaven.
What does the word success mean to you? (My favorite question)
Being a great father and showing my kids they can accomplish everything through God and hard work. There are many different shades of success and keeping a healthy prospective will leave you with a healthy heart.
What would you like to tell our readers about your new music? (What’s the one thing you want them to get out of it)
I sing from my heart on these tracks and I’m really proud of how hard the team worked from management to the band and my engineer. Truly blessed.
“Tell Me When It’s Over” is available on digital service providers by clicking here.
To learn more about Huntley, follow him on Instagram.
