The dad of Girl Named Tom, a band of siblings, was diagnosed with rare cancer in 2017.
Girl Named Tom band consists of three siblings named Caleb Liechty, Joshua Liechty, and Bekah Liechty. They are the winners of season 21 of The Voice.
They are originally from Pettisville, Ohio, but currenlty live in South Bend, Indiana. Many people find the name of their band strange, but there is a story behind it.
Bekah Liechty shared that her brother used to call her Thomas when they were little; thus, they decided to name the band Girl Named Tom.
What Happened To “Girl Named Tom” Dad?
The Girl named Tom’s dad was diagnosed with a rare form of terminal cancer in 2017. The band was formed from three siblings who have all wanted to pursue their careers as a doctor.
They had enrolled in public school and dreamt of becoming doctors. However, when their father was diagnosed with cancer, their life took a turn of events. They decided to spend their time with the family and not become doctors.
They formed their band in 2019. They started traveling all across the country, performing shows in their old minivan. According to their official website, they have played 67 shows in 27 cities.
They were picked by Kelly Clarkson and remained in the group throughout the show. They made it to the finals through their performance and votes and were eventually crowned as winners.
Did “Girl Name Tom” Dad Have Surgery For Cancer?
According to the notice they share on their groups’ Instagram page, the dad of the band, Girl Name Tom, is having surgery to treat cancer. The trio shared that their dad is going for another painful surgery.
They added that they were still in Los Angeles to do what they loved. They will head back to their family as soon as possible. They also mentioned that the moment of their success on national television came by when their dad was going through the worst times.
However, they clarified that they feel fortunate and blessed for this joyful distraction. They expressed their gratitude to all of their fans who supported them throughout the show and ended the message by wishing everyone happy holidays.
What Is Girl Named Tom’s Mother Name?
The trio, Girl Named Tom’s mother name is Holly Hollenberg Liechty. She is the wife of Chris Liechty. They have not appeared on media as of today.