Photo: Javier Colon | By Michael Block, Collider | It takes a lot of talent and skill to win The Voice. But what comes afterward is often the hard part. Navigating the difficult world of the music industry has proven that not every talented singer can make it big like other reality star singers. When it comes to victors of The Voice, there have been some brilliant artists to be crowned through the two dozen-plus seasons. So why haven’t they received the love they deserved?
Since 2011, each season has watched four superstar coaches occupy those big, red spinning chairs. As they compete with one another to be crowned the winning coach, their main mission is to guide their artists to victory. Then, they get their bragging rights. Of all the winners of The Voice, these are the best to win that should have made it big.
Javier Colon – Season 1
Listen, when you win the first season of any reality show, you automatically get compared to other inaugural winners. When it comes to The Voice, it was inevitable that the first winner would be compared to American Idol’s first victor, Kelly Clarkson. Now, Javier Colon was exceptionally talented, but he never stood a chance to become the star that Kelly Clarkson was. It was a very different time in the reality competition genre as it was already saturated by the stars from its rival series. Nevertheless, Javier Colon was something special.
With Adam Levine as his coach, the pair made history as the first winners of the series. With his sensational acoustic soul vibe, he reinvented many classic tracks into something special and his own. Whether it was his haunting take on “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper or the brilliant rendition of “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson, the entire trajectory of the show was thanks to Javier Colon. Colon has continued to make music, but if you were thinking he would be The Voice’s answer to Kelly Clarkson, the odds were very much against him.
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Tessanne Chin – Season 5
Listen, in the early days of The Voice, Adam Levine was someone who could help mold a star in the making. Such was the case for Tessanne Chin on Season 5. The vocal prowess of this woman was phenomenal. Nearly pitch-perfect in every performance, Tessanne Chin had everything within that should have launched her to megastardom following her run. There’s a reason why her rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” hit the top of the iTunes charts.
With consistency as a performer, Tessanne Chin was the definition of The Voice. Her performance of “I Have Nothing” still lives rent-free in fans’ minds. On the heels of the first two female winners of the show, Cassadee Pope and Danielle Bradbery, Chin didn’t quite capture the gold they previously did. And perhaps it was due to her not being a country artist. Nevertheless, Chin made her mark with some original music and a studio album. Chin had the potential to be a massive pop star, but sadly, something didn’t vibe.
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Girl Named Tom – Season 21
It only took 21 seasons before a group finally won The Voice. And let’s be honest, they were simply the best there ever was. Girl Named Tom is effortlessly talented. The trio of siblings, Caleb, Joshua, and Bekah, proved that American folk music was still alive and well. Whether they took on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young or Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton or Joni Mitchell, Girl Named Tom infused modern sensibility with a classic aura. Their track record on the series was phenomenal.
They earned a four-chair turn, where they ultimately selected Kelly Clarkson as their coach. They had four songs on the iTunes Top 10 at once. Their hypnotizing harmonies and sizzling synergy proved that groups can win this show. Girl Named Tom went on to perform alongside a capella megastars and previous reality show champions Pentatonix. It’s only been a few short years since their victory, so there’s still time to hit their mainstream stride. But, after their run on the show, they should be the biggest act to ever win this game.
The Voice is available to stream on Peacock in the US.
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[I’ve presented three of the winners – my personal favorites. Read the full article for the rest of Mr. Block’s choices.]
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