Many first discovered Ruby Leigh as the 16-year-old, self-taught powerhouse whose breakout performances on Season 24 of The Voice captured the hearts of millions. Her show-stopping talent broke records and carried her all the way to an unforgettable finish as the season’s first runner-up.

Ruby’s journey began long before the cameras. At just nine years old, she surprised her parents—and herself—when she first realized she could sing. Inspired by her father’s record collection, she fell head over heels for the timeless voices of country: Loretta, Hank Sr., Jimmie Rodgers, Patsy, Dolly, and more.

Ruby has compiled a song list of over 200+ songs she has stored in her memory. She refuses to use  paper notes or digital instruments on stage to perform her music and quotes “if you wanna be a singer that’s your job to remember the words“  She’s said that since she was 9 years old and still stands behind that today.

As her fanbase continues to grow, one thing is clear—Ruby Leigh is not just a rising star. She’s a once-in-a-generation artist whose voice carries the soul of the past into the promise of the future.