The Michigan native – a one-chair turn, who is the youngest singer in the competition – dedicated an emotional rendition of Lee Ann Womack’s "I Hope You Dance" to her 8-month-old nephew Ezra, who like Mac, entered the world "raised by a single parent."
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He said Young just "slapped America on both sides of the face." Team Jonas' Rachel Mac Jonas said Young pours his "heart and soul into everything you do." Shelton's remarks were a little more crass. "I cannot thank you both enough for shaping me into who I am today," he wrote in his emotional letter. Young dedicated a country-inspired version of Rihanna's "Stay" to his late grandmothers Betty and Joy, who he "never got to say goodbye" to.
Shelton said Young's performance was so good that it "calls for a drink, America." The coaches then raised their cups in a socially-distanced "cheers." Legend said "no one is doing music like you on this show." He also gave Young a new superlative: "You are the best dressed man on this season of 'The Voice.'" King's "Key To The Highway." Young's soulful performance included a guitar solo, and as Shelton put it, "he lives and dies with his guitar in his hand." Shelton said his three-chair turn Texan, who earned the last spot in the finals by way of the Instant Save last week, showcased yet "another lane" on Eric Clapton and B.B. Legend said that Solomon's act was "the best performance I witnessed on this stage." Team Shelton's Jordan Matthew Young Solomon ended his run of the show with a powerful rendition of Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” which included some high-energy choreography and rapped segments. Legend applauded Solomon for adding his "personality, soul and artistry" to the classic. I happened to meet my wife on Twitter," Jonas said of wife Priyanka Chopra. Jonas can relate. "I loved your dedication in the beginning. In a heartfelt letter introducing his performance, Solomon recited, "From the first moment I saw you on Twitter, I knew that you would be the one for me." The Illinois native, a three-chair turn, dedicated a passionate rendition of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can’t Make You Love Me" to his wife Ciarra Noelle. "Roots are so important. I think you made a lot of people proud in Florida tonight," Jonas said. Kenzie, a "seventh-generation Floridian," got emotional while dedicating Tracy Byrd's "Keeper Of The Stars" to "the town that raised me": Dover, Florida. "I want to go to a bar, thank you for the inspiration. "We all miss going to shows and that's exactly what that moment was," Clarkson said. The four-chair turn kicked off the finale with upbeat honky-tonk vibes on George Strait’s "Heartland." Clarkson danced alongside cowboy-wearing background dancers from her signature red chair, giving the performance a concert feel. 'The Voice' semifinals: Nick Jonas reveals he 'cracked rib' in bike accident Top 9 perform
Each coach is represented in the finale, but Shelton has a slight advantage with two finalists, compared to Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas each having a solo singer.įrom Clarkson’s mullet-wielding cowboy to Jonas’ teen Darkhorse, who will win it all? Here's what happened during Monday's finale: The only thing separating one of the top five finalists – Rachel Mac, 16 Cam Anthony, 19 Victor Solomon, 22 Kenzie Wheeler, 23 and Jordan Matthew Young, 35 – from hoisting "The Voice" trophy is two final performances on Monday.Įach artist was tasked with performing a song that signifies their journey and a special selection dedicated to someone instrumental in their life. More: Kelly Clarkson's video of Gwen Stefani attacking Blake Shelton backfires badly Last week on 'The Voice': Blake Shelton has an edge going into 'Voice' finale after shocking Top 5 reveal I love my job here and I love that I’ve been able to have some little chapter in people’s lives." The video included touching messages from Ian Flanigan (Season 19), Todd Tilghman (Season 18 winner), Toneisha Harris (Season 18), Cassadee Pope (Season 3 winner), RaeLynn (Season 2) and more.Īnd, what may be the first time in "Voice" history, Shelton was left speechless: "I don’t know what to say.
"Obviously you changed my life when I met you on 'The Voice' my first season (in 2014), but sometimes I don’t think you realize the impact you have had on so many other people’s lives on this show," Stefani said. Gwen Stefani, the reigning champion and Shelton's fiancée, returned during the finale to surprise her "Blakey" with a special tribute video from his former artists over the decade. But before the final five took the stage, the NBC show paused the singing competition to congratulate the last original coach on his 10-year anniversary: Blake Shelton.
"The Voice" is one night away from crowning its 20th champion on its 10th year on air. Watch Video: 'The Voice:' Blake Shelton gives a contestant some tough love
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