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Támar Davis
Birth nameAshley Támar Davis
Origin Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres R&B, funk, pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1990–1993 (group)
1998–present (solo)
Labels Universal Records
Website tamardavis.com

Ashley Támar Davis, known professionally as Támar Davis and sometimes simply Támar, is an American singer who came to prominence through her association with Prince. She sang the co-lead vocals on his Grammy-nominated song "Beautiful, Loved and Blessed" from his 2006 album, 3121 and on backup vocals throughout the album. [1] She made her professional stage debut touring with Prince in 2006 at Manhattan's Nokia Theatre. [2] Támar started her musical career in the group Girl's Tyme, appearing with them on Star Search, but left before the group was renamed Destiny's Child. [3] In 2016, she auditioned for season 10 of the American talent competition The Voice. She was a member of Kanye West's Sunday Service Choir, and is music supervisor for That Damn Michael Che. [4]

The Voice

Támar auditioned for season 10 of the American series The Voice. On an episode broadcast on NBC on March 8, 2016, she sang " Chain of Fools" with two of the four judges Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton turning their chairs. She opted to continue competing as part of Team Christina.

Stage Song Original Artist Date Order Result
Blind Audition " Chain of Fools" Aretha Franklin March 8, 2016 4.1 Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton turned
Joined Team Christina
Battle Rounds " Lady Marmalade" (vs. Shalyah Fearing) Labelle March 15, 2016 7.1 Saved by Coach
Knockout Rounds " Lay Me Down" (vs. Maya Smith) Sam Smith March 29, 2016 11.3
Live Playoffs (Top 24) " Rise Up" Andra Day April 11, 2016 14.8 Eliminated

Discography

  • Milk & Honey (2006) (limited US & Japan release only)
  • My Name Is Tamar (2011)
  • I Am the Storm (2016)
  • My Name Is Ashley (2021)

References

  1. ^ Gail Mitchell (February 23, 2007). "Former Prince Protege Tamar Reactivating Career". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "Prince on tour; Támar Davis makes her debut". Vibe. 14 (8): 148. 2006.
  3. ^ Katie Griffiths (2017). Beyoncé: Entertainment Industry Icon. Cavendish Square Publishing. p. 13. ISBN  9781502627063.
  4. ^ "Protégé of Prince who sang with Beyoncé and Kanye makes a new name for herself". Houston Chronicle. August 16, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

External links

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