The VoiceAlum Ryan Whyte Maloney Dies at 44

Mar. 15, 2025

Ryan Whyte Maloney in California in September 2016.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Global Genes

Ryan Whyte Maloney attends the Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope 2016 on September 24, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California.

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The Voicealum Ryan Whyte Maloney has died. He was 44.

On Monday, Jan. 27, the musician had posted a video to hisInstagram Storieswhile at what appeared to be a bar.

“Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking,” he said in the clip, flexing a rock hand gesture.

Ryan Whyte Maloney in January 2025.Ryan Whyte Maloney/Instagram

Ryan Whyte Maloney

Ryan Whyte Maloney/Instagram

Born in Traverse City, Mich in 1981, Maloney grew up playing the guitar, violin, cello, and drums. Eventually, he landed as the frontman of the prog-rock outfit Indulge and recorded the albumTomorrow’s Another Dayin 2005. After 10 years of touring with the band, he began working on solo material.

Throughout 2010 to 2013, he performed throughout the country as his original songs “Hillbilly,” “Michigan Moonlight” and “Living with No Directions” were played on country radio in Michigan, Nevada, Colorado and California.

Ryan Whyte Maloney in October 2017.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Cheryl J. Kagan PR

Ryan Whyte Maloney attends the debut of “Linda Suzanne Sings Divas of Pop” at the South Point Hotel & Casino on October 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Maloney joinedBlake Shelton’s team where he endured two battle rounds and became one of the country star’s top five finalists.

He eventually returned to perform during the season finale.

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Ryan Whyte Maloney on ‘The Voice’.Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Ryan Whyte Maloney on The Voice

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Over the years, Maloney continued pursuing his music career as a songwriter for other artists and as a studio musician/engineer/producer. In January 2023, he released a single on country radio called “Don’t Put Me in a Box.” His next release was called “Love with Nowhere to Go." He also released “Sleepwalk” and “Toast to Tonight."

In 2024, Maloney regularly performed at the Las Vegas outpost of Shelton’s venue Ole Red, where he had an ongoing residency.

Throughout his career, Maloney shared stages withTim McGraw,Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts,Shakira,Usher,Ed Sheeranand more.

source: people.com