Craig Eddie

Craig Eddie
Born (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 26)
OriginNew Carron, Falkirk, Scotland
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsPolydor

Craig Eddie is a Scottish singer from New Carron, Falkirk. He won the tenth series of The Voice UK.

Early life

Craig was born in New Carron, Falkirk[1] to Craig and Tracey Eddie,[2] and attended St. Mungo's High School.[3] Before pursuing music, he worked in a call centre, an Asda warehouse and in Greggs.[4]

Career

In 2021, Craig auditioned for the tenth series of The Voice UK, and joined Anne-Marie's team. After performing his own composition "Come Waste My Time", he was announced as the winner of the series.[5]

Performed Song Original Artist Result
Blind Audition "Make It Rain" Foy Vance Joined Team Anne-Marie
Battle Rounds "This City" (against James Robb) Sam Fischer Winner
Semi-Final "lovely" Billie Eilish and Khalid Safe
Final "Train Wreck" James Arthur Winner
"Don't Speak" (with Anne-Marie) No Doubt
"Come Waste My Time" (original song)

Personal life

Eddie suffers from anxiety and depression, but says music is his therapy and it gets him through hard times.[6] In 2024, Eddie revealed that he has tinnitus, causing him to cancel several tour dates.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Travel

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Down.
[7]
"Take You Back" 2017 — Travel
"Friend for My Soul" 2019 — Non-album singles
"Does She Come with a Warning" —
"Come Waste My Time" 2021 6
"The Outside" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ "Falkirk's Craig Eddie clinches 'life changing' place in final of ITV's The Voice". Falkirk Herald. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. ^ "The Voice: Winner Craig Eddie thanks Scottish viewers for 'incredible' backing". Falkirk Herald. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. ^ "'At three he brought shoppers to a standstill singing Enrique Iglesias' Hero' - proud mum of The Voice finalist Craig Eddie". Falkirk Herald. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Falkirk musician Craig Eddie set for heartfelt song in The Voice semi-finals this weekend". Falkirk Herald. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. ^ "The Voice UK 2021 winner Craig Eddie reveals advice from Anne-Marie, as he opens up about the highs and lows of the competition". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Falkirk's Craig Eddie wins ITV talent show The Voice". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.