Craig Wayne Boyd
The Voice season 7 · Winner
Where are they now
Craig Wayne Boyd moved to Nashville in 2004 and released the albums Craig Boyd in 2008 and I Ain't No Quitter in 2013. After his season of The Voice he signed with Universal Republic and Dot Records. My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face reached No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on Hot Country Songs. In early May 2015 it was reported that he had parted ways with Dot. He released Top Shelf in 2017. In 2020 he formed Texas Hill, and in 2023 he said he was no longer a member.
Key figures
- Career score21 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #60 (tie) of 365
- Billboard 200 albums1 album on the Billboard 200Rank on Encore Index: #50 (tie) of 88
- Hot 100 entries3 Hot 100 entriesRank on Encore Index: #29 (tie) of 66
- Studio albums2 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #64 (tie) of 182
- Wikipedia views, 12 months12,214 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #164 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 2015512,307 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #92 of 303
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2004
In 2004, at age 25, he moved to Nashville to pursue country music.
- 2014
The Voice, season 7
Winner
- 2014
My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs in December 2014.
- 2015
In 2015 he released I'm Still Here on his imprint Long Haul Records. It peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Digital charts.
- 2015
In early May 2015 it was reported that he had parted ways with Dot Records.
- 2019
He was scheduled to perform in Anchorage on October 11, 2019, and in Fairbanks on October 12, 2019.
- 2020
In 2020 he formed Texas Hill with Casey James and Adam Wakefield.
- 2023
A music video titled One Line Away is dated 2023.
- 2023
By January 25, 2023, Casey James and Adam Wakefield had said that Craig Wayne Boyd was no longer part of Texas Hill.
More milestones
- Date not documented
After his season he signed with Universal Republic and Dot Records. The signing day is not stated.
- Date not documented
He signed a publishing deal with EMI and spent years songwriting.
- Date not documented
He toured as an opening act for Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, and Brantley Gilbert.
- Date not documented
Shortly after that signing he played the Grand Ole Opry and went on a 65-city tour.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Boyd | Album | 2008 | Independent | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| I Ain't No Quitter | Album | 2013 | Big Ride Entertainment | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| I Walk the Line | Other | 2014 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No. 84Hot 100 |
| My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face | Single | 2014 | Dot Records | Not documented | Not applicable | No. 34Hot 100 |
| The Old Rugged Cross | Other | 2014 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No. 59Hot 100 |
| The Voice: The Complete Season 7 Collection | Compilation | 2014 | Universal Republic Records | Not documented | Not documented | No. 41Billboard 200 |
| I'm Still Here | Single | 2015 | Long Haul Records | Not documented | Not applicable | Not documented |
| Top Shelf | Album | 2017 | Copperline Music Group | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| From The Inbetween | Album | 2019 | Independent | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
Sources
- Craig Wayne Boyd — Wikipedia, February 2, 2026.
- Here's What's Happened to Craig Wayne Boyd Since His Win on The Voice — NBC, May 23, 2023.
- The Voice (American TV series) season 7 — Wikipedia, July 31, 2026.
- Craig Wayne Boyd Exits Texas Hill As 3 New Members Join — Everything Nash, January 25, 2023.
- The Voice winner Craig Wayne Boyd takes winding road to Alaska — Anchorage Daily News, October 10, 2019.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Craig Wayne Boyd", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
Other The Voice season 7 finalists
- DamienFourth place
- DaNica ShireyEliminated in the wildcard round
- Jessie PittsEliminated in the wildcard round
- Luke WadeEliminated in the wildcard round
- Reagan JamesEliminated in the wildcard round
- Ryan SillEliminated in the wildcard round
- Sugar JoansEliminated in the wildcard round
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