Tyson Venegas is a singer-songwriter who has a vast musical background. So, it’s no wonder he decided to audition for season 21 of American Idol this year. Learn more about the promising young star below, including his age, hometown and music career.
1) Tyson is 17 years old and his birthday is August 31. The 17-year-old is from Canada and is Filipino.
2) His music style is known for being jazz based, but he has many influences. Some of his favorite artists are Lizzo, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars.
3) He began singing at age 3, and at age 14, he competed on the second season of The Voice Teens in the Philippines. Tyson turned three chairs with his Blind Audition performance. And did we mention he’s the youngest winner of Canadian talent competition show PNE Star Showdown? He took home the title at age 7!
4) He’s met quite a few celebrities, including musicians Sarah McLachlan, Michael Buble, and Thundercat, plus designer Teddy Santis.
5) One of his favorite things about singing is being able to perform live. That’s why you’ll find so many quick clips on his Instagram page of him singing. While he often does covers, he also has released original music.
Update! Watch Tyson Venegas audition on Season 21 of American Idol
Catch Tyson Venegas on season 21 of American Idol on ABC.
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