Blake Proehl, American singer (2024-present)
Blake Proehl biography
Blake Proehl is an American NFL player, singer, and music artist. He advanced to American Idol’s Top 20 by impressing judges. The music artist was signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent. But a knee injury forced him to remain on injured reserve. Blake stands tall at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), and he weighs about 190 lbs (86 kg). He holds American nationality.
| Born name | Blake Proehl |
| Nickname | Blake |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth date | January 12, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Residence | Greensboro |
| Profession | Singer and football wide receiver |
| Nationality | American |
Blake Proehl age
American Idol contestant Blake Proehl’s age as of 2024 is 25 years. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, on January 12, 1999, to Ricky Proehl, Blake got a serious knee injury when he was 23 years old. On March 25, 2022, Blake made his music debut with his single release titled “Falling Into You.”
| Age in 2024 | 25 years |
| Birth date | 1996 |
| Parents | Ricky Proehl |
| Birth year | 1999 |
| Hometown | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Singer |
Proehl’s parents and family
Blake was born in 1996 to NFL wide receiver Ricky Proehl, Blake has a brother named Austin. His parents, Ricky and Kelly Proehl, raised him in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Father | Ricky Proehl |
| Mother | Kelly Proehl |
| Siblings | None |
| Native | Charlotte |
| Citizenship | American |
Proehl’s performance on American Idol
Ex-American footballer Blake showed his love and inclination to music by appearing on the 22nd season of American Idol. On February 18, 2024, the singer successfully advanced to the Hollywood rounds. On April 1, 2024, he advanced to the Top 24 by performing “Anyone” by Justin Bieber. Judge Lionel Richie found Blake’s singing natural.
Blake, on his injury, says, “I grew up in a football family. But I got a really bad injury. Doctors said ‘It’ll be a success story if you’re able to run again.'” He adds, “I think I just found music super healing, and my grandma is the reason why I’m here. She’s the reason why I have any confidence at all to be in this room.”