Asher HaVon | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1991-10-17)October 17, 1991 (age 33) Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Republic |
| Website | asherhavon |
Asher HaVon (born October 17, 1991) is an American soul singer. He is the winner ofseason 25 of the American talent competitionThe Voice at the age of 32. He was the first openlyLGBTQ person to win.[1] He competed on the team coached byReba McEntire, giving McEntire her first win as a coach on the show.[2]
Asher HaVon is originally fromSelma, Alabama, and still resides there currently.[3] HaVon gained an interest in singing through church choir. In 2015, then-President of the United StatesBarack Obama visited Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary ofBloody Sunday on theEdmund Pettus Bridge. The choir, led by HaVon, performed "Glory" for Obama during his visit.[4]
In 2018, HaVon independently released his first single, "Free", which is inspired by his gospel roots.[5]
| Performances onThe Voice season 25 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Blind Auditions | — | "Set Fire to the Rain" | Adele | 3.6 | March 4, 2024 | Dan + Shay,Chance the Rapper, andReba McEntire turned; joined Team Reba |
| Battles (Top 40) | "We Don't Need Another Hero"(vs. Alyssa Crosby) | Tina Turner | 7.6 | March 18, 2024 | Saved by Reba | |
| Knockouts (Top 28) | "Un-Break My Heart"(vs. Tae Lewis) | Toni Braxton | 12.1 | April 8, 2024 | ||
| Playoffs (Top 20) | "Titanium" | David GuettafeaturingSia | 15.9 | April 29, 2024 | ||
| Live Quarterfinals (Top 12) | "I'll Make Love to You" | Boyz II Men | 16.6 | May 6, 2024 | Saved by Public | |
| Live Semi-finals (Top 9) | "Irreplaceable" | Beyoncé | 18.11 | May 13, 2024 | ||
| Live Finale (Final 5) | "Uptempo Song" | "Last Dance" | Donna Summer | 20.3 | May 20, 2024 | Winner |
| "Ballad" | "I Will Always Love You" | Whitney Houston | 20.10 | |||
| "Duet with Coach" | "On My Own"(Duet withReba McEntire) | Patti LaBelle andMichael McDonald | 21.14 | May 21, 2024 | ||
In 2024, HaVon competed in the25th season ofThe Voice. In the blind auditions, he sang "Set Fire to the Rain" byAdele. Three of the season's four coaches,Dan + Shay,Chance the Rapper, andReba McEntire turned their chairs for him; onlyJohn Legend refrained. He chose to join Team Reba.[6]
HaVon won the season on May 21, 2024, giving his coach Reba McEntire her first win. Ultimately, HaVon won US$100,000 and a record deal withRepublic Records, a label owned byUniversal Music Group.[7]
On May 28, 2024, HaVon appeared onThe Kelly Clarkson Show, discussing his time onThe Voice and the advice he received from coach Reba McEntire.[8]
On Dec. 10, 2024, HaVon returned toThe Voice for theseason 26 finale to perform "Thank You", his first single after winning the show, which was dedicated to his coach McEntire.
HaVon's artistry has largely been attached toSoul andR&B. HaVon is known for his flamboyant clothing on stage, which hisThe Voice coach McEntire described as "regal," as well as wearing a wig for many of his performances.[9]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| "Free" | 2018 | — | Non-album single |
| "Thank You" | 2024 | — | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | |||
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | The Voice (American) Winner 2024 (Spring) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by "Higher" | The Voice (American) Winner's song "Last Dance" 2024 (Spring) | Succeeded by |