Devin Velez
Season 12 · Eliminated 8th
Where are they now
Devin Velez, eighth-place finalist on season 12, works as a vocal coach and has sung in the background for Christina Aguilera. He offers an online singing course with Cheryl Porter. In 2025 he joined Teddy Swims on a world tour. His singles include For Your Peace of Mind, released November 1, 2025, and The One I Choose in 2026.
Career
- 2013
American Idol, season 12
Eliminated 8th
- 2013
Sang on the American Idols Live! Tour 2013, from July 19 to August 31, 2013. The run had 30 shows in the United States and Canada. He sang Suit & Tie with Burnell Taylor and Curtis Finch, Jr.
- 2018
In April 2018 he released original music for the first time.
- 2025
In 2025 he joined Teddy Swims on a world tour.
More milestones
- Date not documented
After the show he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Kelly and Michael Show, Ryan Seacrest Live, Entertainment Weekly, and FOX TV News.
- Date not documented
He has worked as a background singer for Christina Aguilera.
- Date not documented
He sang with the Chicago Children's Choir from ages 10 to 15, was lead singer of Rickover Naval Academy's Advanced Jazz Band, and played the lead in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
- Date not documented
He works as a vocal coach and offers an online singing course made with Cheryl Porter.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should've Been Me | Other | 2018 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Breathe for Me | Single | 2020 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
| Reach Beyond | Single | 2020 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
| Do You Think About Me Too | EP | 2024 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Fool | Single | 2024 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
| Glad I Came | Single | 2024 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
| Overjoyed (Live) | Single | 2024 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
 FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND | Single | 2025 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
| The One I Choose | Single | 2026 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Sources
- Devin Velez — Devin Velez.
- Devin Velez — Spotify.
- MusicBrainz release group FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND — MusicBrainz.
- American Idol season 12 — Wikipedia, September 25, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- American Idols Live! Tour 2013 (Wikipedia revision 1376318004) — Wikipedia, September 23, 2026.
- Devin Velez — Martyrs'.
