Sundance Head wins “The Voice: Tyler Golden/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — Blake Shelton notched his fifth victory as a coach on The Voice, as his artist Sundance Head was crowned the season-11 winner.
Head, the son of Roy Head, famous for his 1965 hit, “Treat Her Right,” finished ahead of runner-up Billy Gilman of Team Adam Levine in the voting. He receives a recording contract as his grand prize.
Sundance reprised his original song “Darlin’ Don’t Go” to close the season.
Wé McDonald of Team Alicia Keys and country singer Josh Gallagher of Team Adam finished in third place and fourth place, respectively.
During the two-hour results show, each finalist performed with a special guest. Wé joined John Legend on his song “Love Me Now”; Josh welcomed Cam for her hit, “Burning House’”; Sundance teamed up with Kiss for a medley of “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Nite”; and Billy and Kelly Clarkson collaborated on “It’s Quiet Uptown.”
Each artist also brought back previously eliminated contestants for special group performances.
The musical lineup also included Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, and The Voice top 12 teamed up for a performance of “Faith,” from the upcoming animated film Sing, opening nationwide December 21. Stingperformed “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You,” while The Weeknd was also on hand with his hit “Starboy,” as was Bruno Mars, singing “24K Magic.”
The Voice returns in February on NBC, with Gwen Stefani joining coaches Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
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