Stevie Mackey

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Stevie Mackey
BornOctober 18, 1981
OriginCalifornia, United States
Occupation(s)Singer, Vocal Coach and Performance Coach
Websitehttps://www.steviemackey.com/

Stephen D. Mackey II (born October 18, 1981), professionally known as Stevie Mackey, is an American singer, vocal coach, and vocal producer.[1] He is best known for his vocal coachwork on NBC's The Voice for over ten seasons, and coaching Jennifer Lopez for her It's My Party tour. He also appeared on BET's reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and Chasing Destiny with Kelly Rowland. He has worked with artists, including Christina Milian, Fergie, Selena Gomez, and Moniece Slaughter.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Mackey was born in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in a family of Christian singers, where singing classic Christmas songs and carols was a significant part of his life.[3][4] His mother was a teacher, and his father was a physical therapist. He is a graduate of Oakwood University.[5]

Career[edit]

Mackey began his music career as a backing vocalist, performing with Lalah Hathaway, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson.[6]

He has been a vocal coach on NBC's The Voice for over ten seasons, and in 2019, he traveled the world coaching Jennifer Lopez for her "It's My Party" tour.[7]

In addition to his work as a vocal coach, He released his debut album, "The Most Wonderful Time," in 2020, a collection of his favorite holiday songs.[8]

He also hosts A cappella parties, called "Taco Tuesdays," at his home, which serve as a source of inspiration and support for the artist community.[10] He created a 30-day digital vocal coaching program featured on the platform Monthly, in which he covers runs, songwriting, and more musical topics.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Neophytou, Nadia (25 November 2020). "For His Debut Album, Stevie Mackey is Bringing the Christmas Joy". American Songwriter.
  2. ^ "Gayle King gets in the recording studio with David Foster, Katharine McPhee and Stevie Mackey - CBS News". CBS News.
  3. ^ a b "Stevie Mackey". Oakland Symphony.
  4. ^ "Stevie Mackey's Story - Voyage LA Magazine". VoyageLA. 15 June 2022.
  5. ^ "The five things you should know about Stevie Mackey". ISINA.
  6. ^ "Gayle King Admits She Can't Sing but Asks Some of the Biggest Names in the Business to Help Her". Oprah Daily. 10 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Holiday First Stream: Every New Album & Song You Need to Know About This Season". Billboard. 16 December 2020.
  8. ^ Tucker, Kyle. "Isaac Humphries is coming back to Kentucky … to sing". The Athletic.