Craig Eddie

Craig Eddie
Born (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 28)
OriginNew Carron, Falkirk, Scotland
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
LabelPolydor

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 to Craig and Tracey Eddie, and attended St. Mungo's High School. Before pursuing music, he worked in a call centre, an Asda warehouse and in Greggs.

Career

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

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

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Travel
Scottish Sessions
  • Released: 19 August 2022
  • Label: Blackbook Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Down.
"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" —
"Strive" 2022 —
"Why" — Scottish Sessions
"Warning Sings" 2023 — Non-album singles
"Elastic Heart" —
"Just Leave" —
"Mariana Trench" —
"—" 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. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.