Avery Wilson

Avery Wilson
In a 2018 interview
Background information
Birth nameBranden Avery Wilson
Born (1995-07-18) July 18, 1995
Hamden, Connecticut, US
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano
Years active2012–present
LabelsRCA Records
Websiteaverywilson.com

Avery Wilson (born July 18, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Wilson first gained notice as a contestant on season 3 of The Voice. In 2015, he released "If I Have To", the first single from his debut album, which reached the top twenty on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. He later starred in the 2024 revival of The Wiz on Broadway as the Scarecrow, which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for its accompanying soundtrack.