The Best 'The Voice' Winners, Ranked By Fans
Following the tradition of singing shows like American Idol, The Voice strives to discover new musical talent nationwide, and some of the most successful The Voice winners have truly impressed audiences and critics. What makes The Voice unique, and particularly alluring for prospective singers, is the opportunity to work one-on-one with established musical artists like Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. The Voice coaches have led their students to victory in the competition. While every champion is memorable, who is truly the best?
Perhaps you really loved the season 1 winner, Javier Colon. Or maybe you're a fan of the more recent season winners, such as Carter Rubin or Todd Tilghman. Past winners of The Voice often sang a diverse range of tunes to showcase their multitude of talents. Contestants belted out show tunes, country songs, pop music, and more to impress judges and often provided stunning new spins on tried and true songs.
Below, you'll find a list of the famous The Voice winners. Check them out, and then vote up your favorite singers!
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Jordan Smith
Winner: Season 9 (2015)
Coach: Adam Levine
Finale Songs: "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" (Rodgers and Hammerstein), "God Only Knows" (The Beach Boys), "Mary, Did You Know?" (Mark Lowry) - 2
Chloe Kohanski
Winner: Season 13 (2017)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "Bette Davis Eyes" (Jackie DeShannon), "You Got It" (Roy Orbison), "Wish I Didn't Love You" (Chloe Kohanski) Winner: Season 3 (2012)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "Over You" (Miranda Lambert), "Steve McQueen" (Sheryl Crow), "Cry" (Faith Hill)Winner: Season 10 (2016)
Coach: Christina Aguilera
Finale Songs: "Down That Road" (Alisan Porter), "You've Got a Friend" (Carole King), "Somewhere" (Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim)Winner: Season 4 (2013)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "Timber, I'm Falling In Love" (Patty Loveless), "Maybe It Was Memphis" (Pam Tillis), "Born to Fly" (Sara Evans)- 6
Maelyn Jarmon
Winner: Season 16 (2019)
Coach: John Legend
Finale Songs: "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen), "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole), "Wait for You" (Original) - 7
Sawyer Fredericks
Winner: Season 8 (2015)
Coach: Pharrell Williams
Finale Songs: "Old Man" (Neil Young), "Summer Breeze" (Seals and Crofts), "Please" (Sawyer Fredericks) - 8
Chevel Shepherd
Winner: Season 15 (2018)
Coach: Kelly Clarkson
Finale Songs: "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" with Kelly Clarkson (The Judds), "Broken Hearts" (original song), "It's a Little Too Late" (Tanya Tucker) Winner: Season 5 (2013)
Coach: Adam Levine
Finale Song: "Love Can Move Mountains" (Celine Dion), "Hold On, I'm A Comin" (Sam & Dave), "Tumbling Down" (Tessanne Chin)- 10
Jake Hoot
Winner: Season 17 (2019)
Coach: Kelly Clarkson
Finale Songs: "Amazed" (Lonestar), "Winter Song" (Sarah McLachlan), "Better Off Without You" - 11
Brynn Cartelli
Winner: Season 14 (2018)
Coach: Kelly Clarkson
Finale Songs: "Don't Dream It's Over" (Crowded House), "Walk My Way" (Brynn Cartelli), "Skyfall" (Adele) Winner: Season 20 (2021)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "Stand Up" (Cynthia Erivo), "Wanted Dead or Alive" (Bon Jovi), "She Drives Me Crazy" (Fine Young Cannibals)- 13
Chris Blue
Winner: Season 12 (2017)
Coach: Alicia Keys
Finale Songs: "Rhythm Nation" (Janet Jackson), "Diamonds and Pearls" (Prince), "Money on You" (Chris Blue) Winner: Season 6 (2014)
Coach: Usher
Finale Songs: "Every Breath You Take" (The Police), "One More Try" (George Michael), "Set Fire to the Rain" (Adele)Winner: Season 1 (2011)
Coach: Adam Levine
Finale Songs: "Stitch by Stitch" (Javier Colon), "Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson)Winner: Season 11 (2016)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "Darlin' Don't Go" (Sundance Head), "Treat Her Right" (Roy Head and the Traits), "At Last" (Glenn Miller)- 17
Carter Rubin
Winner: Season 19 (2020)
Coach: Gwen Stefani
Finale Songs: "The Climb" (Miley Cyrus), "Up from Here" (Carter Rubin), "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" (Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton - 18
Todd Tilghman
Winner: Season 18 (2020)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "I Can Only Imagine" (MercyMe), "Long Way Home" (Todd Tilghman), "Authority Song" (John Mellencamp) Winner: Season 2 (2012)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "I Believe I Can Fly" (R. Kelly), "God Gave Me You" (Dave Barnes), "Soul Man" (Sam and Dave)- 20
Craig Wayne Boyd
Winner: Season 7 (2014)
Coach: Blake Shelton
Finale Songs: "My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face" (Craig Wayne Boyd), "Boots On" (Randy Houser), "In Pictures" (Linda Davis)