Avery Wilson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Avery Wilson
In a 2018 interview
Background information
Birth name	Branden Avery Wilson
Born	(1995-07-18) July 18, 1995 (age 30) Hamden, Connecticut, US
Genres	R&B pop dance
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter dancer actor
Instruments	Vocals Guitar Piano
Years active	2012–present
Labels	RCA Records
Associated acts	Sean Garrett

Avery Wilson, born on July 18, 1995, is a talented American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He became well-known after appearing on The Voice in 2012. In 2015, his song "If I Have To" was released. This song became popular on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. More recently, in 2024, Avery starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway show The Wiz. This role even earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the show's soundtrack.

Early Life and Discovering Music

Avery Wilson did not always see himself as a singer. His father heard him singing one day and realized he had a special talent. To help Avery and others, his father started holding "open mic nights." These events took place at one of the McDonald's restaurants his father managed.

The open mic nights gave local people a safe and fun place to perform. Avery was only 9 years old when these events started. He still goes back to help with them today.

Growing Up in Connecticut

Avery grew up in Hamden, Connecticut. He went to Hamden Middle School there. Later, he attended Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in New Haven, Connecticut.

Avery Wilson's Music Career

One of Avery's first songs was a demo called "Ringtone." His father sent this song to a radio station, WYBC-FM, in New Haven. The song was played on the radio and became a hit in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

A music producer named Sean Garrett discovered Avery and began working with him. In 2011, Avery won a competition called Next Teen Superstar in New York. In 2012, he released his own music project called On Top of the World.

Appearing on The Voice

When Avery was 16 years old, he appeared on season 3 of The Voice. He was part of Cee Lo Green's team. Many people thought he would win the competition. However, he was eliminated on October 29, 2012, after singing "Yeah 3x". His elimination surprised many fans and news outlets.

After The Voice, Avery signed with Clive Davis and RCA Records. He returned to The Voice in 2015 to perform his new song, "If I Have To." He also performed at the BET Awards on June 28, 2015.

New Music Projects

On October 29, 2018, Avery released a new music project called FYI. It had five songs. One of the songs, "Dollar Bill," was his first single from the project. Another song, "Wass the Move," had a hip-hop style. The other songs on FYI included "Do For You," "Use 2," and "Touch Down."

In 2019, Avery released another project with four songs, called 8:34.

Broadway Debut

In 2024, Avery Wilson joined the cast of the Broadway show The Wiz. He played the role of the Scarecrow.

Avery Wilson's Music Releases

Avery Wilson has released several music projects and singles throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• On Top of the World (Released: August 14, 2012)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• FYI (Released: October 26, 2018)
• 8:34 (Released: June 20, 2019)

Singles

• "If I Have To" (2015)
• "Change My Mind" (featuring Migos) (2015)
• "Song for You" (2017)
• "Callin'" (2019)
• "Smoke" (2020)
• "What I Like" (with Kenyon Dixon) (2020)
• "Kiss the Sky" (2024)