Mississippi-born country singer Tanner Frick left The Voice Season 26 on November 11, 2024, after completing Knockout round rehearsals with Team Bublé.
Host Carson Daly announced the 26-year-old's departure during the episode's broadcast, altering the planned three-way Knockout structure for teammates Cameron Wright and Sloane Simon.
Hours before The Voice Season 26 Episode 12 aired, Frick posted "Ain't nobody want me anyway" on TikTok. The Manchester, Tennessee maintenance foreman's exit followed his progression through multiple rounds.
He earned a four-chair turn during Blind Auditions with Morgan Wallen's Thought You Should Know, started on Team Reba McEntire, lost his Battle round to Tate Renner, and moved to Team Bublé through a steal.
The Voice Season 26 contestant Tanner Frick departs On Knockouts Night 1
On The Voice Season 26 Knockout night, Daly made the announcement to Bublé regarding Frick's exit. The host explained that while Wright and Simon remained available for competition, Frick had left following rehearsals.
A TikTok post appeared several hours before the episode broadcast, marking his only public statement about leaving the competition.
Frick's audition showcased his country vocals with Wallen's song, prompting enthusiastic responses from coaches McEntire, Bublé, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg. The Manchester maintenance foreman selected McEntire as his coach, citing their shared musical background.
Frick explained his song choice during auditions, saying
"I picked this song because it's very inspiring that he started here and now look at him."
The Voice Season 26 star referenced Wallen's journey from Team Adam Levine in 2014 to becoming a major country artist.
In Battle rounds, McEntire matched him with fellow country vocalist Tate Renner. Their duet of Jelly Roll's "Need a Favor" earned praise from all coaches. Snoop Dogg commended their ability to complement each other's performances, saying
"We always say this is a battle, but to me the best part of the battle is when you can complement the other singer."
Stefani noted the difficulty in choosing between the two performers. McEntire highlighted their mastery of complex harmonies, praising "snaky harmony parts" they executed perfectly.
After McEntire chose Renner, Bublé immediately used his steal option on Frick. The coach expressed particular enthusiasm about adding a country singer to his lineup, saying
"Tanner Frick is a huge win for me. That's a four-chair turn, and a piece of the puzzle that I didn't have. I needed that country singer, and now I feel like I'm completely in the game."
After joining Team Bublé, Frick moved into preparation for the Knockout rounds before his unexpected departure.
Tanner's background
Frick Tanner, hailing from Brandon, Mississippi has maintained a full-time position as a maintenance foreman in Manchester, Tennessee while pursuing music. His role involved managing sewer lines and electrical systems with significant safety risks. During his Voice introduction package, Frick described workplace incidents saying
"I've been electrocuted quite a bit."
His father raised him as a single parent after his mother faced personal challenges during his early years. Initially, his father encouraged focusing on stable employment rather than music. This perspective shifted recently as Frick balanced his day job with evening performances.
Frick lives with his wife Madison in a trailer on two acres with their three dogs. Madison's support prompted him to expand his musical pursuits beyond local venues.
Before The Voice, his performance experience included birthday parties and bar shows. His previous audiences remained under 125 people due to work commitments limiting his availability for larger venues.
Last known activities
Frick participated in Knockout round rehearsals with Team Bublé before his departure. His last documented activities included preparation for the three-way Knockout performance alongside Wright and Simon. His participation in these rehearsals marked his final involvement with the show.
During the Battle rounds, Bublé had emphasized Frick's ability to adapt vocal styles, stating
"when you want to, you can throw on that effect too. You have that in your arsenal."
The unexpected exit led to a restructuring of the planned Knockout round performances. The Manchester resident's journey on The Voice concluded after advancing through Blind Auditions, completing Battle rounds, and participating in Knockout rehearsals.
His TikTok post remains the only public statement about his decision to leave the competition.
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