Last year, Huntley won The Voice. Way before that, he was homeless in Nashville, sleeping on a bench in Centennial Park. Now, he played an intimate show at the Analog barely a mile from the park, celebrating the release of his new single “Tell Me When It’s Over.” He’s become much more than just a winner of The Voice. He’s a bonafide artist with gravelly vocals, a bluesy style, and a genuinely personable stage presence.
That word, genuine, fits Huntley to a T. That’s what he’s all about—being his genuine self on stage and off. It’s something he feels is missing from the music industry as well. He can tell what the industry is lacking, and he wants to fill that void.
Huntley took the stage at Analog surrounded by a mix of industry types and genuine fans who watched his journey on The Voice. “Someone came from England to be here tonight,” he says later, with a hint of awe and disbelief. He also invited a family from New Jersey who contacted him through social media. With a front-row seat on a comfortable couch, the family—whose daughter Tiffany is a huge fan—enjoyed the VIP treatment. Huntley explained that the family dynamic between Tiffany and her brother touched him deeply. He also mentioned that his own sister was there to support him. It’s the little things that showcase how much of a genuine, honest person Huntley strives to be, both in his music and in life.