It was the top of an period Tuesday night time (May 23) as The Voice topped its 2023 winner, and coach Blake Shelton hung up his cowboy hat for the final time.
After months of blind auditions, tears, cheers, battles, and some baffling moments, 5 contestants duked it out for the second night time of the two-part grand finale.
On night time one, which beamed out Monday (May 22) on NBC, Gina Miles, Grace West, D.Smooth, Sorelle and Noivas respectively graced the stage for solo performances.
Tonight, every of the finalists teamed up with their coaches for a duet. And confronted the ultimate countdown.
One theme that bubbled away by the season had targeted on Shelton, and whether or not the outgoing nine-time successful coach would go away the truth TV present on a excessive observe.
For this swansong, Shelton had twice the chance of his rival coaches. On Tuesday, he carried out with Noivas on Michael Buble’s “Home,” and with Grace West on Blake’s personal hit “Lonely Tonight.”
Would he, might he do it once more and information an artist to glory? Flat reply, no.
As the twenty third season wrapped, it was Niall Horan’s teammate Gina Miles who took the trophy.
The 19-year-old resident of Nashville, TN, broke hearts with a rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Prince’s traditional 90s quantity made well-liked by Sinead O’Connor, and a canopy of Taylor Swift’s “Style.”
When she dueted with Horan on Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind,” The Voice viewers had seen sufficient.
Horan, the debutant, enjoys the rub of the inexperienced. Blake, who had a close to miss in his quest to crack double figures, may name it the luck of the Irish.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while, and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after Season 23,” Shelton mentioned in a press release. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me. It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns, and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people; you are the best.”
His exit assertion continues, “It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week. I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one my fellow Coaches over the years, including my wife Gwen Stefani! I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers–the ‘Voices,’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent, and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their Coach. Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these Artists, us Coaches, and everyone at The Voice who are chasing their dreams. It would not happen without you!”
Shelton bought ever-so-close. His teammate Grace West completed second and Kelly Clarkson’s singer D.Smooth accomplished the rostrum.
The victorious Miles collects a six-figure money prize and a recording contract with Universal Republic Records. Check out the massive reveal under.
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