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NOLAN Neal made a name for himself as a contestant on America's Got Talent and The Voice.

In July 2022, it was announced that he passed away at the age of 41.

Nolan Neal was a singer
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Nolan Neal was a singerCredit: Getty

Who was The Voice contestant Nolan Neal?

Nolan Neal was known for his career as a singer.

He previously competed on season 15 of America's Got Talent and made it all the way to the quarterfinals.

Neal was also on season 10 of The Voice and famously compete on Adam Levine's team, but was eliminated in the Knockout rounds.

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What was Nolan Neal's cause of death?

Neal's death was first confirmed by his cousin, Dylan Seals, in a statement to .

He was reportedly found dead in his apartment in Nashville on July 18, but no official cause of death was released.

What did Nolan Neal say about addiction?

In 2020, Neal opened up during an interview with about his struggles with addiction.

"I get up every day and ask for God's will," he said at the time during a Zoom interview.

"I remember I got clean in 2010; May 15, went to rehab. Stayed clean," Neal continued.

"I joined the rock band Hinder, they were all about drinking and partying. This is not their fault. I had decided I wanted to drink like a normal person.

"I remember trying to be normal and fitting in. I remember going to a bar and ordering a drink. I tried to hide it. I remember pretending to be normal. I was just lying to myself telling myself that I could control it."

Nolan Neal competed on America's Got Talent
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Nolan Neal competed on America's Got TalentCredit: Getty

He went on to add that he was still battling addiction during his time on The Voice.

"I kind of lost my way on The Voice and continued drinking," Neal said.

"You can see it. I can see it." 

However, he was on the road to recovery.

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"What's different this time? I found happiness by helping others in recovery," he said. "I found a way to be happy without the things I thought made me happy before."

At this time, it remains unclear if his struggles with addiction played a role in his passing.

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