Todd Tilghman | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1978-01-03)January 3, 1978 (age 48) Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer, pastor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Todd Tilghman (born January 3, 1978) is an American pastor singer. He is the winner ofseason 18 of American talent competitionThe Voice. At the age of 42, he became the oldest winner in the series history, a record previously held byJosh Kaufman. He competed on the team coached byBlake Shelton, giving Shelton his seventh win as a coach on the show.[1]
Tilghman has been singing in church since he was eight years old.[1] He is married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke, and is the father of eight children. Since 2011, he has been the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Meridian.[2][3]Tilghman's eldest son, Eagan Tilghman, was a contestant on NBC'sMaking It.
Tilghman auditioned for the 18th season ofThe Voice with the song "We've Got Tonight".[2]
The performances of Tilghman were:
| Stage | Date | Song | Original Artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Auditions | Feb. 24, 2020 | "We've Got Tonight" | Bob Seger | 1.1 | All four chairs turned; Joined Team Blake |
| Battles (Top 40) | April 6, 2020 | "Ghost in This House"(vs. Jon Mullins) | Shenandoah | 8.3 | Saved by Blake |
| Knockouts (Top 28) | April 13, 2020 | "Anymore"(vs. Cam Spinks) | Travis Tritt | 9.5 | |
| Live Playoffs (Top 17) | May 4, 2020 | "Glory of Love" | Peter Cetera | 12.17 | Saved by Public |
| Live Semi-finals (Top 9) | May 11, 2020 | "Love, Me" | Collin Raye | 14.3 | |
| Live Finale (Final 5) | May 18, 2020 | "I Can Only Imagine" | MercyMe | 16.2 | Winner |
| "Long Way Home"(original song) | Todd Tilghman | 16.6 | |||
| May 19, 2020 | "Authority Song"(with Blake Shelton) | John Mellencamp | 18.11 |
On May 23, 2020 an entire advertising section of theMeridian Star was devoted to him. It includes tributes by various local businesses, colleges and individuals including Meridian nativeSela Ward.[4]
A drive-through parade honoring Tilghman was scheduled for Thursday evening, May 28, 2020. The parade began at the Meridian Police Department on 22nd Avenue where participants driving vehicles with decorations honoring his win on "The Voice" drove toward Dumont Plaza, where Tilghman and his family were stationed. The event was hosted by the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation; Visit Meridian; and theCity of Meridian.[5]
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| 2020 | "Long Way Home"[1] | – | Non-album releases byThe Voice |
| "Authority Song"withBlake Shelton | – |
For seven weeks, Todd Tilghman, 41, lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Meridian, has tugged on the heartstrings of America with his genuine, soulful tone.
Tilghman sang for judges, Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend his rendition of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's "We've Got Tonight" during "The Voice" blind auditions back in February receiving the first four chair turn of season 18. However, since the auditions aren't aired in order, he likely didn't receive the first four chair turn chronologically.
Todd Tilghman, the pastor who won the national singing competition "The Voice" last week, will be honored with a drive thru parade in downtown Meridian on Thursday.
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | The Voice (American) Winner 2020 (Spring) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | The Voice (American) Winner's song "Long Way Home" 2020 (Spring) | Succeeded by "Up From Here" |