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Taryn Papa & Josh Gallagher Wow With Soulful “Mercy” Cover
Friends and Former Finalists of The Voice Team Up To Put Their Spin on the Shawn Mendes Hit
NBC’s The Voice is known for its impeccable talent and memorable performances. Two of the show's standout contestants from previous seasons, Taryn Papa and Josh Gallagher, have teamed up with one another for a show stopping duet of Shawn Mendes’ smash hit, “Mercy.” The powerful lyrics of “Mercy” first captured their attention in 2017, which inspired the members of Team Blake and Team Adam, respectively, to put their own spin on the song. Their dynamic vocals alongside the classic sound of a pedal steel guitar offer a fresh and catchy new perspective to the track.
“I have always loved how our voices blend! Josh and I started our music careers in Nashville as solo artists but enjoyed co-fronting pop up shows together and and even after 5 years of releasing the video, we still get requests to release this song as a single to ‘jam in my car.’ Happy and excited to finally get this track out there,” Taryn shared.
This release comes on the heels of exponential growth for the budding stars. Recently, Taryn’s rapidly growing fanbase instantly connected with an Instagram Reel she shared of her fiancé, quickly garnering viral numbers of over 19 million views and counting. Her latest single “Persuaded,” marked the fourth release from her upcoming EP AWAKE. Josh, a Pennsylvania native, continues to experience rapid fan growth as he shares the stage with the likes of Randy Houser, Eric Paslay, Lee Ann Womack, Cole Swindell and more. His music, which includes the fan-favorite “Bar Fools," has racked up millions of streams on Spotify. Additionally, he inked a publishing deal with Kobalt Music. With the release of their dynamic and fan-favorite collab, Josh and Taryn continue to showcase their staying power in the ever-evolving world of country music.