Craig Wayne Boyd


Craig Wayne Boyd is an American Country singer-songwriter best known for winning Season 7 of NBC's reality TV singing competition The Voice as a part of Blake Shelton's team.
Boyd was born and raised in the Dallas, TX suburb of Mesquite, TX. He grew up influenced by gospel and country music. He played many instruments as a kid. He was also his church's choir director.

Boyd moved to Nashville, TN at the age of 25 in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. Boyd was sign to a publishing deal with EMI. He spent many years songwriting. Boyd began touring, opening for acts such as Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, and Brantley Gilbert.

On September 30th, 2014, Boyd debuted on season 7 of The Voice. During his Blind Audition, Boyd sang "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'" by Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart. Two coaches (Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams) turned around. Boyd chose Blake Shelton as his coach. During the Battle Rounds, Boyd was paired with James David Carter to sing "Wave on Wave"" by Pat Green. Coach Shelton chose Carter over Boyd, but Boyd was saved by Coach Gwen Stefani. In the the Knockout Rounds, Boyd was paired with Anita Antoinette. Boyd sang "Can't See You" by The Marshall Tucker Band. Boyd lost the round, but was stolen back by Coach Shelton and advanced to the Live Playoffs. During the Live Playoffs, Boyd sang "Some Kind of Wonderful" and was saved by the Public's votes to advance to the Top 12. For the week of the Top 12, Boyd performed "You Look So Good in Love" by George Strait. Boyd was saved by the public's votes. For the week of the Top 10, Boyd performed "I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash. Boyd was saved by the public vote with his performance in the Top 10 of the iTunes Chart. For the Week of the Top 8, Boyd performed "Take It Easy" by the Eagles. Boyd was saved by the public vote and advanced to the Top 5. For the week of the Semifinals, Coach Shelton picked "Workin' Man Blues" by Merle Haggard for Boyd to sing and Boyd also sang "The Old Rugged Cross" which was in the iTunes Top 10. Boyd advanced to the finals. For the week of the Finals, Boyd performed 3 songs. He performed "In Pictures" by Alabama as his solo song. He performed "Boots On" by Randy Houser as a duet with his coach Blake Shelton. He also performed an original song called "My Baby's Got a Smile On Her Face". The song was written for Shelton, but he decided to give it to Boyd. The song is Boyd's debut single.

Boyd was declared the winner on December 16, 2014, giving Blake Shelton's team its 4th win out of the 7 Seasons.

Shortly after winning the show and signing with Universal Republic, Boyd signed with Dot Records. His debut album is to be released sometime in 2015.

Craig Wayne Boyd in the news

	Texas Hill Announces Debut EP Coming September 25, 2020 (28/08/2020)
	Diana Ross, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson To Perform On NBC's New Year's Eve (12/12/2018)
	Country Newcomer, Briana Renea, Celebrates Debut Of New Music Video "Chasin' Trouble" (14/11/2018)
	Country Newcomer Briana Renea Set To Debut New Single "Chasin Trouble" (29/08/2018)
	Craig Wayne Boyd To Release New Album 'Top Shelf,' On October 27, 2017 (31/08/2017)
	John Anderson Joins Growing List Of Celebrities Slated To Appear At Twenty-first Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards On October 22 (20/10/2015)
	Flo Rida & Craig Wayne Boyd To Perform During The 2015 Miss USA Pageant (25/06/2015)
	Blue Ridge Music Festival Named One Of The Best Spring Music Festivals In The World (30/04/2015)
	Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, Molly Hatchet, And The Chimpz Added To The Growing 'Swamp Fox Biker Bash' Line-Up (26/03/2015)
	Swamp Fox Biker Bash Brings Top Names, Big Value And Renewed Energy To Myrtle Beach Bike Week (17/03/2015)

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