The night before his tragic death, Maloney shared a video on his Instagram Story showing him at a bar. In the clip, he said, “Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.”
Maloney gained national recognition on Season 6 of The Voice in 2014. His powerful rendition of Journey’s Lights during the blind auditions secured him a spot on Blake Shelton’s team. He made it to the Top 5 of Shelton’s finalists and competed in multiple battle rounds, even making an appearance in the season finale.
Throughout his time on the show, Maloney impressed audiences with covers of What’s Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner, Second Chance by Shinedown, and Easy by Rascal Flatts.
His passing was first reported by PEOPLE.
Maloney’s death is a heartbreaking loss for the music community and fans who followed his journey.