Suzannah Fiskum, known professionally as Zan Fiskum, is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter.[1] Fiskum is known for her time on The Voice in Season 18 where she was a Top 9 finalist.[2]
Early life
Fiskum was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington.[1][3][4] Her mother is a piano teacher, which led her children to become involved in music.[1]
Throughout her adolescence Fiskum became involved in plays and musicals.[1] To her parents surprise she was comfortable and expressive on stage though offstage she was shy.[1] Fiskum graduated from Tahoma High School in 2015.[3]
Fiskum was a contestant of The Voice, Season 18.[2] Her first performance resulted in high praise from all the judges.[4] Three of the four judges turned their chair after she sang “Light on” by Maggie Rogers.[4] Fiskum ultimately chose John Legend's team.[4] She was eliminated after reaching the Top 9.[1][5] Fiskum performed her final performance virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic in her renovated RV.[6][5]
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Career
After moving back to Washington, Fiskum released multiple singles before releasing her debut album, Sleeping Problems, on April 28, 2021.[1] Fiskum was awarded a Sonic Guild grant in 2021. [7]
Fiskum has been vocal about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists and continues to be an advocate for all musicians to keep making music despite the challenges of live performing.[8] Currently, Fiskum continues to perform at the mercy of COVID-19 restrictions.[8]