Jeffery Austin
| Jeffery Austin | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jeffery Austin McClelland, Jr. |
| Also known as | Jeffery Austin |
| Born | April 15, 1991 St. Charles, Illinois |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Republic |
| Website | jefferyaustin |
Jeffery Austin McClelland, Jr. (born April 15, 1991), better known by his stage name Jeffery Austin, is an American pop musician and was a contestant on the ninth season of The Voice, turning a single chair and defaulting to be a member of Gwen Stefani's team. He eventually finished in fourth place, behind Jordan Smith, Emily Ann Roberts, and Barrett Baber. His compilation album, The Voice: The Complete Season 9 Collection, placed on the Billboard magazine charts.
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Early life
Austin was born Jeffery Austin McClelland, Jr.,[1] in St. Charles, Illinois, on April 15, 1991,[2] to Jeffery Sr., and Michele Renee McClelland (née, Brommel), where he was raised with a younger brother, Casey. His parents were married in Austin, Texas on April 25, 1987,[3] and they were married for 13 years before his death on July 18, 2000 in New Orleans, Louisiana, when Austin was nine years old.[4] He was a member of the Haines Middle School choir before going on to graduate from St. Charles North High School in 2009.[5] Austin would later graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor's degree in 2013, majoring in public relations and advertising.[6] He would then relocate to New York City, where he took a position in the field of public relations,[1] before auditioning for The Voice and moving to Los Angeles.
Personal life
When he was 16, Austin came out as gay to the support of his family.[7]
Music career
The Voice (2015-present)
Austin appeared on season nine of NBC's The Voice, in the fall of 2015. His audition turned the chair of Gwen Stefani, earning him a spot on her team.[1] Austin eventually finished the competition in fourth place, behind Jordan Smith, Emily Ann Roberts, and Barrett Baber.[8] His compilation album, The Voice: The Complete Season 9 Collection, placed on the Billboard magazine charts, where it peaked at No. 106 on The Billboard 200.[9]
- – Studio version of performance reached the top 10 on iTunes
| Stage | Song | Original Artist | Date | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "Lay Me Down" | Sam Smith | September 28, 2015 | 3.3 | Gwen Stefani turned Defaulted to Team Gwen |
| Battle Rounds (Top 48) | "Can't Feel My Face" (vs. Noah Jackson) | The Weeknd | October 13, 2015 | 8.5 | Saved by Coach |
| Knockout Rounds (Top 32) | "Turning Tables" (vs. Kota Wade) | Adele | November 2, 2015 | 13.3 | |
| Live Playoffs (Top 24) | "Say You Love Me" | Jessie Ware | November 9, 2015 | 15.7 | Saved by Public Vote |
| Live Top 12 | "Let It Go" | James Bay | November 16, 2015 | 18.8 | |
| Live Top 11 | "Dancing on My Own" | Robyn | November 23, 2015 | 20.11 | |
| Live Top 10 | "Jealous" | Labrinth | November 30, 2015 | 22.1 | |
| Live Semifinals (Top 9) | "Believe" | Cher | December 7, 2015 | 24.3 | Middle 3 |
| Semifinals Instant Save | "Make It Rain" | Foy Vance | December 8, 2015 | 25.3 | Saved by Twitter Instant Save |
| Live Finals (Top 4) | "O Holy Night" | Adolphe Adam | December 14, 2015 | 26.4 | 4th Place |
| "Stay" | Sugarland | 26.8 | |||
| "Leather and Lace" (with Gwen Stefani) | Stevie Nicks and Don Henley | 26.10 |
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [9] |
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| The Voice: The Complete Season 9 Collection |
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