Unfortunately, we lost two music industry icons in debra byrd and ernie fields jr. Earlier this year — within days of each other. The voice took a beat during the second part. Debra byrd and ernie fields jr. Passed away earlier in the month of march 2024. As the voice season 25 finale celebrations kicked off, the singing competition did not. Host carson daly paid tribute to debra byrd and ernie fields jr. , who died this past year and were part of the voice family. Died unexpectedly in his sleep march 8, 2024. He was 89 and lived in pasadena, ca. During the voice season 25 finale, host carson daly honored byrd and music contractor, ernie fields jr. , who had died on march 8, 2024, for their work on the series. “we’d also like to take. Son of notable musician ernie fields, [1] he worked with blues, soul and. The music community is mourning the death of influential figure debra byrd, who died on march 5 at the age of 72. The season 25 finale of the voice was a celebratory night for winner asher havon and his coach, reba mcentire, but it also honored two very special members of the. During the grand finale of 'the voice' season 25, host carson daly took a moment to honor the memory of two beloved musicians, debra. ‘the voice’ remembers debra byrd & ernie fields jr. : “they were essential to all the music you hear on this show” Longtime 'american idol' vocal coach debra byrd has died, leaving a rich musical legacy; Just ask carrie underwood, kelly clarkson and jennifer hudson. Vocal coach debra byrd worked on american idol for 10 seasons from 2002 to 2011, while ernie fields jr. Was a music contractor for the show. By aysha ashley househ |. Host carson daly paid tribute to debra byrd and ernie fields jr. , who died this past year and were part of the voice family. As she gained fame in her singing career, she became known simply as “byrd” to many who worked with her and followed her work. In 2001, byrd joined the “american idol”. As season 25 of the voice drew to a close, the tributes to debra byrd and ernie fields jr. Served as a poignant reminder of their significant roles in shaping the musical landscape of the. American idol vocal coach debra byrd died at 72 and now, her friends barry manilow and jennifer hudson are paying tribute to the musical mentor. “heartbroken over the passing of debra byrd, the vocal coach on american idol,” hudson, who competed in season 3 of idol, posted on instagram.
