The Voice 2021 finale live updates – Cam Anthony declared winner as show 'finally picks right person' after 20 seasons
THE Voice fans were thrilled that Cam Anthony won the competition last night – with many saying America “got it right” for the first time.
“Congrats Cam, Thank you America, the Voice Finale and winner is Cam Anthony finally got it right, as a matter of fact, the last 2 standing Cam & Kenzie we're the 2 that should have been,” one said.
Another tweeted: “YES CAM!!!! Out of 20 freaking seasons The Voice finally got it right!!!”
“Finally, the correct person won! Cam was phenomenal all season,” a third exclaimed.
One more insisted: “America finally got it right!! congrats cam!!”
Read our Voice live blog below for the very latest news and updates…
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHO WERE SEASON 20'S BATTLE ADVISORS?
Team John Legend welcomed R&B artist Brandy as his battle advisor.
Team Blake was helped by the county duo Dan and Shay.
While Team Kelly was joined by Latin artist sensation Luis Fonsi.
And Team Nick was joined by former Glee star, Darren Criss.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHICH COACHES HAVE BEEN ON THE VOICE LONGEST?
The Voice returned with some familiar faces in the red swivel chairs for season 20.
Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and John Legend will continue their post, as the show welcomes back Nick Jonas as the fourth coach.
Shelton has been seated on the red chair since the first season of the show, Clarkson has been a regular on The Voice for six seasons now, and Legend is going into his fourth year on the show.
Jonas debuted as a judge in season 18 of The Voice, but took a break the following season and was replaced with Gwen Stefani.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHO IS VICTOR SOLOMON?
Solomon, who came in fifth in the finale of The Voice, is a 22-year-old college student from Greensboro, North Carolina, who currently lives in Peoria, Illinois.
Solomon currently attends North Carolina A&T State University, the country's largest historically Black university.
After participating in a yearly pageant at the university, Solomon was crowned Mister A&T as well as Mister Talent and Mister Oratory.
He performed in the school's 2020 virtual graduation ceremony, singing And I Will Rise Up.
The video of that performance currently has over 100,000 views.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WINNER CAM ANTHONY USED MUSIC TO 'ESCAPE VIOLENCE'
In his profile on NBC's Voice website, the 19-year-old winner from North Philadelphia is said to have "turned to music as an escape from the violence and crime he faced in the city."
According to his profile, "At 11, Cam's life changed forever after a video of him singing Bruno Mars went viral."
Anthony, who was 11 at the time, was invited to open for Patti LaBelle, singing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and even performed at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHO IS JORDAN MATTHEW YOUNG?
Besides winner Cam Anthony, Jordan Matthew Young was the other contestant on this season of The Voice coached by Blake Shelton.
The 34-year-old grew up in Utah before moving to Austin, Texas to pursue music.
Jordan fell in love with music at a young age teaching himself how to play guitar and piano.
In high school, he played with one of the best marching bands in the state before moving to live with his dad.
Never giving up on music, he rebuilt the music program at his new school and was eventually hired to run the program after he graduated.
Jordan eventually left to pursue his music career full-time and has been touring and playing blues and country music for the last decade.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHEN DID VIEWERS VOTE FOR CAM ANTHONY?
Monday night's episode gave the final five contestants their last chance to perform and win over America.
Viewers were able to vote for their favorite singer up until Tuesday morning to allow the votes to be tallied before the night's live results show.
The winner of The Voice 2021 was announced during the finale Tuesday night, May 25.
Cam Anthony was named the winner of The Voice on Tuesday, May 25.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
BLAKE SHELTON THOUGHT KENZIE WHEELER WOULD WIN
From the beginning of the show, Shelton has said he believes Wheeler will win the show.
Blake's team was the only one to have two performers – including Jordan Matthew Young.
Blake was overcome by emotions after the powerful performance insisting, “God put this young man here in my life on ‘The Voice’ that may change everything for this show.”
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHAT DID THE COACHES THINK OF THE RESULTS?
Though it was a tight race this year, coaches Blake Shelton, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas appeared pleased with the results.
The two-day, four hour live finale featured performances from music’s biggest acts, including Justin Bieber, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini and Snoop Dogg.
Gwen Stefani also made returned as she sang her new song with Saweetie while Adam Levine made his long-awaited The Voice comeback taking the stage with Maroon 5.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
ADAM LEVINE RETURNS TO PERFORM FOR THE VOICE
Former coach Adam Levine returned to The Voice, alongside his iconic band Maroon 5, to perform during the finale.
Levine served as a coach from seasons 1 through 16.
After he left unexpectedly, he was replaced by Gwen Stefani, who performed with Saweetie at this season's finale.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
GWEN STEFANI PERFORMS WITH SAWEETIE AT THE VOICE FINALE
Gwen and Saweetie put together a rousing performance of Slow Clap, their joint piece, at the finale of The Voice.
The TV star was previously married to Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale from 2002 to 2016.
The Just a Girl singer has been engaged to fellow Voice coach Blake Shelton, 44, since last year.
Back in 2O15, Blake and his ex Miranda Lambert, 37, finalized their divorce after about four years of marriage.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
BLAKE LAYS HEAVY PRAISE ON CAM ANTHONY WIN
The winner of The Voice 2021 was announced during the finale Tuesday night, May 25.
Cam Anthony was named the winner of The Voice on Tuesday, May 25.
Blake was overcome by emotions after the powerful performance insisting, “God put this young man here in my life on ‘The Voice’ that may change everything for this show.”
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHO PERFORMED AT THE VOICE FINALE?
On Tuesday's season finale a number of artists performed including:
- Lauren Daigle
- Ben Platt
- Gwen Stefani & Saweetie
- Justin Bieber
- Thomas Rhett
- Snoop Dogg & DJ Battlecat
- One Republic
- Maroon 5
- Kelsea Ballerini
WHAT DID THE CONTESTANTS PERFORM AT THE FINALE?
The first performance of the Monday night's episode came when Team Kelly’s Kenzie Wheeler, belted out “Heartland” by George Strait.
Team Legend’s Victor Solomon was next and dedicated his performance of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt to his girlfriend Ciarra.
Team Blake’s Jordan Matthew Young followed Solomon performing “Key to the Highway” by Big Bill Broonzy.
Next came Team Nick's Rachel Mac who dedicated her song "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack to her 11-month-old nephew, Ezra.
Closing out the contestants' solo performances Team Blake's other performer Cam Anthony sang “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo.
BLAKE AND GWEN PLAN WEDDING
Gwen Stefani has been engaged to fellow Voice coach Blake Shelton, 44, since last year.
Back in 2O15, Blake and his ex Miranda Lambert, 37, finalized their divorce after about four years of marriage.
Black recently admitted that he is leaving all the wedding planning to his soon wife-to-be.
Last month, Gwen herself opened up about her big wedding day on Late Night With Seth Meyers show.
The music star was hoping that close friend, Adam Levine, would "sing at our wedding."
DID AMERICA 'GET IT RIGHT' WITH CAM ANTHONY?
Fans were thrilled that Cam Anthony won the competition – with many saying America “got it right” for the first time.
“Congrats Cam, Thank you America, the Voice Finale and winner is Cam Anthony finally got it right, as a matter of fact, the last 2 standing Cam & Kenzie we're the 2 that should have been,” one said.
Another tweeted: “YES CAM!!!! Out of 20 freaking seasons The Voice finally got it right!!!”
“Finally, the correct person won! Cam was phenomenal all season,” a third exclaimed.
One more insisted: “America finally got it right!! congrats cam!!”
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
FANS COMPARE BIEBER'S PERFORMANCE TO MILEY CYRUS
The Voice fans slammed Justin Bieber for “grabbing his crotch” and “looking like Miley Cyrus” during tonight’s finale performance.
The 27-year-old pop star was accused of “copying” Miley’s famous pigtail bun hairstyle when she sang Blurred Lines and twerked against Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV VMA’s.
During his time on stage, Justin is seen clutching to his privates several times – holding onto his male parts as he walked towards the camera.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHO WERE THE FINALISTS OF THE VOICE?
The Voice finalists included Kenzie Wheeler, Victor Solomon, Rachel Mac, Cam Anthony and Jordan Matthew Young.
Team Legend’s Victor Solomon was first to be named and looked dapper in a green suit when he came in fifth.
The fourth-place finisher is Team Nick’s soulful singer Rachel Mac – who sparkled in a floor-length gown.
For third-place, singer Jordan Matthew Young from Team Blake was voted into the spot.
That meant the winner came down to two fan-favorites – Cam – who rocked a gold suit for the finale and Kenzie – who wore a white jacket and black shirt.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
HOW MUCH WILL CAM WIN?
Cam Anthony will walk away from this season of The Voice with not only the champ title but also a record deal and a whopping $100,000.
Team Blake's young hopeful Cam Anthony quickly became the hopeful to win The Voice, and his victory has provoked joy from fans across the internet.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
KENZIE EMBRACES CAM IN LEAD UP TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF SEASON WINNER
Kenzie Wheeler turned to hug Cam Anthony after it was announced that Cam had won The Voice.
Just before the results were read, the two close pals hugged it out on stage and said “I love you brother.”
When Carson read Cam's name, his coach, Blake Shelton, screamed with excitement as he gave his contestant a standing ovation.
The 19-year-old pridefully grabbed his Voice well-deserved trophy as his mentor came up to give him a big congratulatory bear hug.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHAT WERE CAM ANTHONY'S BEST SONGS?
Cam Anthony's incredible vocal quality and beautiful renditions of songs earned him the winning spot in The Voice.
The rising star performed 10,000 Hours by Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay in the Battle Round, and Nina Simone classic Feeling Good in the Knockout Round.
For his winning song, he went with She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHAT DID CAM ANTHONY SING FOR HIS FIRST AUDITION?
When he first appeared before the judges, now winner Cam Anthony came out swinging with a beautiful rendition of Sam Smith's Lay Me Down.
His voice earned a turn from three of the judges, Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, and John Legend.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
CAM ANTHONY WAS A CHILD STAR
Cam Anthony's voice was known when he was a child and became internet famous after a video of him singing went viral.
Cam spent his teenage years recording music for the record label Dr. Dre.
He revealed during this season that he is no longer signed with the record company, and is excited to start other musical projects.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
HOW MANY OF BLAKE'S CONTESTANTS HAVE WON?
With Cam Anthony's win of The Voice's 20th season, Blake Shelton has eight wins under his belt, People reports.
The country music star is a popular coach for The Voice candidates.
Earlier this season, Kenzie Wheeler wanted to pick Blake as his coach, but could not, and ended up with Kelly Clarkson.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
WHERE IS CAM ANTHONY FROM?
Cam Anthony grew up in the North part of Philadelphia.
Cam gained notoriety after a video singing a Bruno Mars tune, and was afterwards invited to sing on the Ellen Degeneres show.
The young star also performed The Star Spangled Banner at the White House during the Obama years.
- Cybele Mayes-Osterman
BLAKE SHELTON TWEETS OUT CONGRATULATIONS TO CAM ANTHONY
After Cam Anthony's stunning win on Tuesday night, his coach, Blake Shelton, tweeted out his congratulations.
"YEAH BUDDY, @CamAnthony!!!!!!! SEASON 20 @nbcthevoice WINNER!!!! WE DID IT! Unreal!!! #TeamBlake," read the tweet.
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