The Voice has been one of the most popular singing competitions since its premiere in 2011. The show has been entertaining audiences with its unique format, where contestants compete in blind auditions, battles, and live shows. After several weeks of competition, the show finally crowned a winner for season 23. Let us take a look back at the entire season and recap each of the phases of the competition.
Blind Auditions
The four coaches of the show – Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Blake Shelton – kicked off the blind auditions for season 23. Contestants enter the show with high hopes of securing a spot on one of the coaches’ teams. The coaches sit with their backs to the singers, and if they turn their chairs around, the contestant becomes a part of that coach’s team. The blind auditions also showcased some great musical talent, with contestants performing their own rendition of some of the most popular songs.
One of the standout performances of the blind auditions was by Tamara Jade. She performed “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo, and her powerful vocals impressed all four coaches, turning all of their chairs. Tamara chose to join Team Legend, hoping to learn from the Grammy-winning artist.
Battles
After a series of blind auditions, the coaches paired their team members with each other to compete in battles. Each pair performed the same song together, and the coach would decide which contestant would advance to the next round. However, the eliminated contestant would get a chance to be saved by another coach – this was the new feature introduced this season.
One of the most memorable battles of the show was between Carter Rubin and Larriah Jackson. They performed “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend. Kelly chose Carter as the winner, but Gwen and Blake fought over Larriah, with Gwen winning the steal.
Knockouts
After the battles, it was time for the knockout rounds. The contestants on each team performed a song of their choice, and the coach would pick their top performers to advance to the live shows. Once again, the eliminated contestant got a chance to be saved by another coach.
The standout knockout performance of the season was by Desz, who performed “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell. All four coaches praised her performance, and John Legend chose her to advance to the next round.
Live Shows
The live shows were the final phase of the competition. The top 17 performers went on to perform in front of the live audience, and the coaches picked one contestant to advance to the next round. However, the two contestants with the most votes from the viewers also advanced, making a total of three contestants from each team.
The live shows had some remarkable performances, but one that stood out was by Jim Ranger, who performed “Without You” by Badfinger. His emotional rendition of the song moved the coaches and the audience, making him one of the favorites to win the competition.
The Finale
After weeks of intense competition, the show finally reached its finale, where the top five contestants battled it out for the grand prize. Carter Rubin, Desz, Jim Ranger, Ian Flanigan, and John Holiday were the contestants who made it to the finale. Each contestant performed individually and then teamed up with their coach for a duet.
The winner of the show was announced at the end of the finale, and it was none other than Carter Rubin – the youngest winner ever on The Voice. He wowed the judges with his performance of “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, and his emotional rendition of “You Say” by Lauren Daigle won the heart of the audience.
Conclusion
Season 23 of The Voice was undoubtedly one of the most exciting and memorable seasons ever. From the blind auditions to the live shows, the show had some remarkable performances, and the contestants showcased their talent and skill to the world. Carter Rubin’s victory was well-deserved, but there were many other contestants who left us spellbound with their performances. All in all, it was a fantastic season, and we can’t wait for the next season to begin.
