Across its many seasons, The Voice has had some seriously impressive winners — and Season 25 was no different.
Sofronio Vasquez on The Voice Season 26 Episode 14. Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC
Who won The Voice last season?
Sofronio Vasquez won The Voice Season 26, from Team Buble.
Vasquez emerged as a breakout contender in Blinds with a cover of the Rose Royce song “I’m Goin’ Down,” earning a coveted 4-Chair Turn. He chose Michael Bublé as his Coach, and set about perfecting his craft for the Battles.
In the Battle rounds, Vasquez faced fellow Team Bublé singer Aliyah Khaylyn, duetting on Jennifer Rush’s “The Power of Love,” and won the Battle, keeping him on Team Bublé. (Khaylyn was stolen by Team Snoop.) In the Knockouts, Vasquez performed “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” in a three-way competition with Kiara Vega and Jeremy Beloate, where he was once again selected by Bublé as the winner of the round.
In the Playoffs, Vasquez became one of two singers (along with Shye) from Team Bublé to advance with his cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying,” then took on Elvis Presley’s “If I Can Dream” and The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” in the Live Shows, where the public’s vote put him through to the Finals.
In Lives, Sofronio impressed the Coaches and the nation, being named the Season 26 winner.
Asher HaVon wins The Voice during the Live Finale Part 2, Episode 2517B. Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC
From angelic country Artists to belting rock stars, the talents that have graced The Voice’s stage are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Let’s take a look back on all winners of The Voice to see how far the Emmy-winning series has come. Prepare to be awestruck.
Who won The Voice in Season 1?
The Voice winner who sparked the sensation, Javier Colon, took home the first win back in 2011. The acoustic-soul singer was responsible for receiving the first four-chair turn from Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, Blake Shelton, and Christina Aguilera.
Auditioning with a haunting rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s power ballad, “Time After Time,” it was no surprise when the Coaches argued over who’d claim Colon for their team. Colon continued to deliver showstoppers until the very end, where he claimed the top spot and earned Levine the first Coach victory.
Following his time on The Voice, Colon continued recording music and touring around the country. He’s released two albums since his Team Adam tenure, 2011’s Come Through For You and his 2016 album, Gravity. In 2023, Colon performed with The Hartford Symphony for their “Celebrate America” concert in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Javier Colon the winner of Season 1 of The Voice. Photo: NBC
Who won The Voice in Season 2?
Jermaine Paul had the honor of winning The Voice‘s sophomore season. He had joined the competition with experience: He’d previously recorded backing vocals for then-future Voice Coach Alicia Keys.
The R&B artist auditioned with a soulful rendition of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” and immediately impressed the Coaches, ultimately choosing Team Blake to take him to the end. He ended up giving Shelton his first Coach win of many to come.
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After seizing the crown in Season 2, Shelton and Paul recorded a song together, the 2012 single “Soul Man”. The same year, Paul graced fans with the dance-worthy singles “I Believe In This Life” and “Butterfly Kisses.”
He has yet to release a full album but is the proud creator of several infectious pop hits, like 2015’s “Working Sista” and his 2019 release “Water.” Paul continues to perform live, regularly posting his sets on his Instagram, like his 2022 tour with the Summertime Choir in Italy.
Jermaine Paul the winner of Season 2 of The Voice Photo: Getty Images
Who won The Voice in Season 3?
The first female winner of The Voice, Cassadee Pope, surprised no one with her Season 3 win. Joining Team Blake, the pop-punk artist entered the competition as the lead singer of the band Hey Monday. Pope was a bit of a sleeper agent during the first half of the season, but once she embraced the country genre, her game quickly elevated.
Her live performance of Miranda Lambert’s “Over You” — a country ballad co-written by Shelton about the premature death of his brother — struck a chord with audiences and catapulted her to the top of the competition. Pope ultimately claimed the trophy, and she is widely regarded as one of the most successful singers to compete in the series.
Following her Voice victory, Pope released the song “Wasting All These Tears” from her debut album Frame by Frame. In recent years, Pope has shifted back into her pop-punk origins, releasing the edgy-pop hit “RSVP” in 2022 and dropping the grunge-tacular bop “People That I Love Leave” in 2023.
Cassadee Pope performing Photo: Trae Patton/NBC
Who won The Voice in Season 4?
Danielle Bradbery‘s charm and stunning vocals quickly solidified her frontrunner status in Season 4, later winning the competition as a member of Team Blake. Season 4 of The Voice featured an insane lineup of powerhouse country performers, which makes sense after seeing two wins from Shelton in a row.
Bradbery rocked the radio waves after the Live Playoffs with her cover of “Maybe It Was Memphis” by Pam Tillis. The country songstress made history at that point as the youngest Voice winner, claiming the title at just 16. She also scored Shelton a third consecutive win, a celebrated achievement for the country king.
After crushing each of her Voice performances, Bradbery hit the ground running in the music industry, dropping a self-titled album in 2013 and working with the likes of Diplo, Thomas Rhett, and Nick Jonas, according to her website. In 2017, Bradbery dropped her hit singles “Sway” and “Worth It” for her second studio album of three to date, I Don’t Believe We’ve Met. A decade after her victory, Bradbery is still recording: Her 2023 single “A Special Place” received adoration from veteran Coach Kelly Clarkson, who performed the track on her beloved Kellyoke segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Danielle Bradbery holding her The Voice trophy Photo: Trae Patton/NBC
Who won The Voice in Season 5?
Season 5 Voice winner Tessanne Chin was a sensation — especially after she managed to break Team Blake’s three-season run.
From her Blind Audition with Pink’s “Try” (which scored Chin a four-chair turn) to the Live Shows, Chin impressed the Coaches with her versatile vocal range and perfect pitch, and was described as “physically incapable of ever missing a note.”
Joining Team Adam, Chin took home the Season 5 title after her final performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.” Houston had passed away just a year earlier, and Chin’s incredible vocals gave new life to the timeless track.
Months following her Voice win, Chin released her first studio album, Count On My Love, with powerful reggaeton singles. She went on to release several stand-alone singles, including 2015’s R&B-fueled “Fire.” In 2023, Chin released a collaboration with Natural High for the psychedelic single “Surreal.”
Tessanne Chin performs on The Voice “Live Finale” Episode 519B. Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Who won The Voice in Season 6?
Season 6 winner Josh Kaufman initially entered the competition as a part of Team Adam after his Blind Audition of George Michael’s “One More Try.” After losing in the second Battle Rounds of that season, then-Coach Usher gave Kaufman one more try as a part of his team.
The decision was well-rewarded, with Kaufman delivering an unforgettable cover of Sam Smith’s smash hit “Stay With Me” later that season. His Live Finale rendition of Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” showcased his preternatural ability to cover the gamut of musical styles, and contributed to his crowning victory.
After his Voice win, Kaufman released his self-titled debut album. In 2015, Kaufman took on the titular role in Pippin for the 2013 Broadway revival, where he closed out the run. Kaufman continues to perform and record new music, releasing an album, Ndoxo, Vol 1. a celebration of 80s and 90s music, in 2019.
Josh Kaufman and Usher pose together on The Voice “Live Finale” Episode 621B. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Who won The Voice in Season 7?
The Voice winner from lucky Season 7 was country crooner Craig Wayne Boyd, and he brought the Nashville heat. As the eternal nursery of country music, it’s never surprising to see some of the amazing talents from Nashville, and Boyd was no exception. Serving mesmerizing vocals in the Blind Audition that felt straight out of the Grand Ole Opry, Boyd joined Team Blake.
Shelton, it seemed, just had to have another country-singing frontrunner in his rodeo, and Boyd didn’t disappoint. Tackling smash hits by the likes of the Eagles, George Strait, and Johnny Cash, the crowds fell in love with Boyd’s country charm and soaring vocals, sending him all the way to the end, where he won despite duking it out against three Team Adam Artists.
After scoring his win on The Voice, Boyd released a grand-slam single, “My Baby’s Got a Smile on her Face,” which debuted at No. 1 on the country charts that December, according to the Anchorage Daily News. In 2017, he released his studio album, Top Shelf, a continuation of his love for the country genre. In 2023, he dropped the romantic single “One Last Line” in honor of his wife for Valentine’s Day.
