Josh Kaufman (born November 9, 1976) is an American soul singer and songwriter. A native of the

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in Florida, Kaufman is based out of and resides in

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, Indiana. He is best known for winning the season 6 of

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's '' The Voice'' as a member of Usher's team and previously

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's team.

Early life

Kaufman was born in

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, the son of Beth Gilbert, minister of music at Slusser's Chapel in Blacksburg, Virginia; and Mark Kaufman, who runs a roofing company. His stepfather, Rev. Richard Gilbert, is the pastor at a church in Blacksburg, Virginia. While in Blacksburg, he was a member of the Blacksburg High School Madrigals, an elite choir. He grew up and attended school in

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until his first year of high school. He and his mother moved to Blacksburg, Virginia where he attended and graduated from Blacksburg High School. His musical talent appeared early in his life. At sixteen, he appeared on '' Star Search'' and in 2011, Kaufman auditioned for the first season of

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's ''

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'' (U.S.). After living his teen years in Virginia, Kaufman settled in

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to attend Anderson University and graduated from IUPUI. Kaufman is a member of the band The New Etiquette (formerly known as Josh Kaufman and the Frequency), an

based rock and soul band. The band was formed in 2010 with original band members Josh Kaufman, Ryan Koch, and Nate Gray. The band released a six track self-titled EP in spring 2012 drawing on the musical talents of several local musicians. From 2011 to 2014 Kaufman was a musical staple at Potbelly Sandwich Shop in

, and also worked as an SAT prep tutor.

Career

The Voice (2014)

On the fifth episode of the Blind Auditions broadcast on March 10, 2014, he performed

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's song " One More Try." All four judges turned their chairs and Kaufman chose to join team

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. Kaufman defeated fellow Team Adam member Austin Ellis in the Battles, Round 1. Kaufman lost his second battle round competition against Delvin Choice but was immediately stolen by Team Usher. Kaufman received the first iTunes bonus multiplier of the season, with his studio recording of "Stay With Me" reaching the fifth position on the iTunes Top 200 Singles chart at the close of the voting window. On May 20, 2014, Kaufman was announced as the winner of Season 6 of The Voice. : – Studio version of performance reached the top 10 on iTunes

Later career

Kaufman participated in the Indy Jazz Fest in September 2014. Kaufman appeared at the Indiana State Fair in August 2014. He was the final actor to play the title role in the 2013 Broadway revival of '' Pippin'', which closed in early 2015. On June 8, 2017, Josh Kaufman performed the anthem of the United States in the United States vs.

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World Cup

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Eliminatory match in Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City,

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Broadway

Kaufman sung on Broadway in the show "Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway" which was presented November 17 to December 30, 2017, at the August Wilson Theatre. Other vocal performers included Candice Glover, Bianca Ryan, Peter Hollens and Evynne Hollens.

Personal life

Kaufman is married to Jennifer Myer and they have five children as of November 2016. They live in Carmel, Indiana (an

suburb) where Kaufman sings with his band The New Etiquette.

Discography

Albums

* ''The New Etiquette'' (2012) #Do You Want Love #On Me #That Train #Falling Again #Waving Goodbye #Out the Door * ''Josh Kaufman'' (2016) #Truth Be Told #All I Ask #Avalanche #Paycheck #The World #Digging Deep

Singles

''The New Etiquette'' (2012) #"Do You Want Love (Radio Only)"

Releases from ''The Voice''

Albums

Singles

References

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