The Voice Season 27 Finale Results Live Blog Watchalong: I’m Talking Blake Shelton And Kelly Clarkson’s Return, And A Winner Is Crowned
Bring on the results!
Welcome To The Voice Season 27 Finale Part 2!
Last night’s performance finale was packed with music, as each of the artists sang twice — one ballad and one up-tempo song. If you want my take on each performance, including my pick for who should win it all, relive that fun here:
Just a reminder as we get started, defending champion Michael Bublé was the only coach to have two artists in the finale. Tonight’s winner will be one of the following (listed from left to right in the photo below):
- Adam David (Michael Bublé)
- RENZO (John Legend)
- Jadyn Cree (Michael Bublé)
- Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Adam Levine)
- Jaelen Johnston (Kelsea Ballerini)
Each contestant will take the stage one last time tonight to perform a duet with their coach, but regardless of what happens from here on out, the results of Season 27 are in and sealed.
But first, a recap.
If you’re just here for The Voice Season 27 winner, it’s going to be a long night. We’re kicking things off with an hourlong recap of last night’s performances before a two-hour finale packed with music. If tonight goes down like seasons past, Carson Daly will narrow the contestants down, possibly to the final three, at some point in the evening, but don’t expect to learn who the champion is until the seconds tick down to 11 p.m. ET!
So sit back, pour yourself a beverage and ponder whether or not the vote will go your way!
The Finalists Are In The Building!
Carson Daly checked in with the Top 5 ahead of the finale, so we know they're ready to go! Jaelen Johnston said he's most excited for tonight's performances, and apparently that will include a group number with the semifinalists!
Six of the artists who didn't make it to last night's episode were shown looking pretty spiffy, I must say, in black and white outfits for their upcoming group number.
BLAKE IS BACK! (And He Is Not Interested In 'Swingin')
Blake Shelton is officially back at The Voice! This is not a drill. Carson Daly caught up with the cowboy backstage, where he talked about the John Anderson song on Shelton's new album. The host asked if Shelton considered covering Anderson's hit "Swingin'," to which Shelton replied:
- I didn't think about doing "Swingin'." No. No.
That line of questioning isn't going to earn Carson Daly any points with Gwen Stefani.
Blake Shelton also confirmed he has already run into Adam Levine, and said the two have actually kept in close contact over the years since Levine was "fired." Ah, these guys.
Place your bets!
All season long we've seen Bryan Olesen, Season 25's third-place finisher, supporting his daughter Jadyn Cree, and I honestly can't imagine how proud he must be.
That said, what's the over/under on how many tearful dad moments we're going to see tonight? I think I'll be good for three before I start thinking about getting my own kids into singing competitions. And believe me, nobody wants that.
Bryce Leatherwood Hopes Tonight's Finalists Can 'Soak It In.'
Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood, who will perform tonight, offered some advice for the artists who are in the same position he was in just a few years ago, saying:
- Enjoy the moment. The Voice is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for so many people. Soak it in and enjoy it, and no matter what, you made it to the top.
That's a great point and great advice, but is it realistic? If it were me looking at a potential $100,000, I'd probably be shaking in a corner somewhere.
The Voice Finale Has Begun, And The Coaches Are Looking Good!
John Legend, Michael Bublé, Kelsea Ballerini and Adam Levine are officially seated for the results show, and they appear to have color-coordinated again. Tonight's color scheme is warmer than last night's black/gray, except for Levine, who went with a classic black suit. I guess that's as warm as he gets?
Foreigner’s Lead Singer Passes The Torch.
Kicking off a night of live performances, Foreigner took the stage for a medley of their hits. In an unexpected move, the lead singer announced he was retiring this year and welcomed his replacement Luis Maldonado to the stage to finish the set. Wow, what a way to pass the torch!
IT'S KELLLLLLLY!!!!
We certainly didn't have to wait too long for Kelly Clarkson to make her return. She is looking absolutely fantastic in a sparkling black pantsuit, and she sounds even better singing "Where Have You Been"!
It's like she never left. I wish she hadn't.
Please Tell Me That's Not All We Get Of Kelly Clarkson.
I guess it's typical that the finale performers don't stick around after they're done singing, but is it too much to ask to have Kelly Clarkson and Carson Daly catch up for a second? Please tell me that's not the only time we'll see her tonight!
John Legend Joins RENZO For Some Harry Styles.
In the first coach duet, RENZO took the stage with EGOT winner John Legend, and they sang a pretty great version of "As It Was" by Harry Styles. Carson Daly thinks the show is off to an awesome start, and I have no arguments after that performance.
The big question: Would upcoming Season 28 coach Niall Horan approve of the cover of his former bandmate?
Who's Here For Some Classic Country Around The Campfire? Me. It's Me.
We've got our second finalist/coach duet, as Kelsea Ballerini and Jaelen Johnston sat around a campfire to sing "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. I thought their voices blended so well, and I wouldn't be mad if they collaborated on a song together after this is all over. Wow!
OK, We're Keeping It Country With Bryce Leatherwood.
After Jaelen Johnston and Kelsea Ballerini twanged harder than should be allowed by law, The Voice finale kept the country spirit going with Bryce Leatherwood's homecoming performance.
Bryce Leatherwood, who won Season 22 (making him Blake Shelton's final champion) sang his single "God Made." Too bad we didn't get to see Leatherwood's reunion with his coach!
So That's What Chance The Rapper Sounds Like!
I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, but I have to say, I think of any coach who's ever been on The Voice, I'm probably least familiar with Chance the Rapper's work. He took the stage to sing his song "Space & Time," and I found it super pleasant! Consider this a note to myself to dig deeper into his library.
Michael Bublé And Adam David Take A Load Off
I thought Adam David might make his Michael Bublé go hard blues for their duet, but alas they tackled "The Weight," which still fit David's voice perfectly. I approve.
Joe Jonas Is An Open Book. Or At Least He's Singing In One.
Nick Jonas may have been a coach on The Voice, but we got his brother Joe for the finale. Joe Jonas sang "Heart By Heart," and while some fans on social media seemed quite pleased, others questioned his decision to perform in an open book. Come on, guys, it's METAPHOR!
Adam Levine's Guitar Gently Weeps.
I wouldn't be surprised if I found out that Adam Levine's contract to return to The Voice included a clause that said he must be allowed to sing a Beatles song. That's not a complaint, just saying it's on-brand.
So the coach joined forces with Lucia Flores-Wiseman for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Her unique tone on that classic from The Beatles was something special.
Karate-Inspired Choreography For The Win!
The top 5 artists from Season 27 plus some other favorites from the season combined for a group number to Bastille's "Pompeii" to promote Karate Kid: Legends. The song was good, but I couldn't stop looking at the dancers around them.
They were flipping, kicking and punching in formation! I never thought about how well karate and breakdancing blended together. Do you think there's anything like that in Karate Kid: Legends?
Will Blake Ever Come Back To The Voice? Adam Has A Plan.
This is what we came for, right? We just got 90 seconds of Adam Levine and Blake Shelton doing nothing but bickering over Blake's chair and Adam's hair and whatever else.
Then Carson Daly was doing the Lord's work, asking:
- Carson: Do you think he'll ever come back to the show? What about you and Blake on this show again, will that ever happen?
- Adam: I think we should do it. I'm gonna take him out and get him drunk, see what happens.
- Carson: Have him sign something.
Look, I know it's unlikely that Blake will ever come back, and honestly it's cruel for Carson to tease us like this. But, man, they're not letting that door close, are they? Is it so bad to dream?
Michael Bublé And Jadyn Cree Go Full Sonny And Cher
Jadyn Cree leaned into her old soul again for a hit from decades past to sing with her coach. She was the Cher to Michael Bublé's Sonny for a rendition of "I Got You Babe."
Blake Shelton's Taking Us To Texas.
With under a half-hour to go before the Season 27 winner is announced, Blake Shelton has hit the stage to sing his latest single "Texas." What can I say? This song slaps.
RESULTS TIME!
Carson Daly has revealed that Jadyn Cree came in fifth place and Lucia Flores-Wiseman is the fourth-place finisher.
We're down to three, and we don't have long to wait ... but first a commercial break!
THE WINNER OF THE VOICE IS ...
ADAM DAVID!
Michael Bublé has officially gone 2-for-2, winning Season 27 with Adam David, the artist who was nearly eliminated in the Semifinals before getting the Instant Save from America.
Jaelen Johnston forgetting the lyrics in last night's performance didn't seem to deter many voters, as he came in second, and RENZO placed third.
Some Final Thoughts On The Voice Season 27 Finale:
Before we go, just a few more musings from the top of my head:
- Right after Carson Daly announced RENZO in third place, did anyone else see Adam David lean over to Jaelen Johnston and say, "What the fuck?" I mean, I'm no professional lip-reader, but ...
- I thought RENZO was going to win (obviously, that's what I said in last night's live blog, if you were so kind as to tag along). Adam David was absolutely deserving, but I would have to imagine John Legend is getting sick of losing with such high-caliber artists.
- A second-straight win from Michael Bublé sets up an interesting contest for Season 28. He and Niall Horan have coached two seasons apiece and they've each won them both. Who will win the battle of the undefeateds?
- I NEED MORE KELLY CLARKSON!
That does it for me, and that does it for The Voice Season 27! Thanks so much for hanging out, and maybe we shall meet again in the fall!
