The Voice Season 24 came to an end on Tuesday night, with Huntley being crowned as the winner of the singing competition. The 33-year-old rocker from Virginia beat out Ruby Leigh, Mara Justine, Lila Forde, and BIAS in a star-studded finale that featured performances from Niall Horan, John Legend, Taylor Swift, and more.
Huntley’s Journey on The Voice
Huntley started his journey on The Voice with a four-chair turn in the blind auditions, impressing the coaches with his soulful rendition of “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen. He chose to join Team Niall, who praised his “incredible voice” and “unique tone”.
Huntley continued to showcase his versatility and charisma throughout the season, delivering memorable performances of songs such as “Way Down We Go” by KALEO, “exile” by Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, and “The Show” by Niall Horan. He also revealed his personal story of being a single father to his daughter, who supported him from home.
In the finale, Huntley sang “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls as his solo song, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey as his duet with Niall Horan, and “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen as his original song. He received standing ovations from the coaches and the audience for all three performances, and earned rave reviews from the fans on social media.
Niall Horan’s Second Win as a Coach
Huntley’s victory also marked Niall Horan’s second win as a coach on The Voice, following his success with Mac Royals in Season 23. Horan, who joined the show in Season 22, has proven to be a popular and effective coach, guiding his artists with his experience and expertise in the music industry.
Horan expressed his joy and pride for Huntley on Twitter, writing, “Huntley, you are the voice. Congratulations, mate. You deserve this so much. You are a star and a great person. I’m so happy for you and your family. Thank you for choosing me as your coach. It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Love you, buddy.”
Horan also thanked his fans for their support, saying, “Thank you to everyone who voted for Huntley and Team Niall. You are amazing. I’m so grateful for your love and support. You made this happen. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
The Voice Season 24 Highlights
The Voice Season 24 was one of the most competitive and diverse seasons in the history of the show, featuring talented singers from different genres, backgrounds, and ages. The season also had some special moments, such as:
- The most four-chair turns ever in the blind auditions, with 12 artists getting all four coaches to turn their chairs.
- The introduction of the Mega Mentor, Taylor Swift, who helped the artists prepare for the Knockouts and the Live Shows.
- The first-ever all-female team in the Live Shows, with John Legend’s team consisting of Jacquie Roar, Mara Justine, and Nini Iris.
- The first-ever trio in the Live Shows, with BIAS, a country group from Texas, representing Team Blake.
- The first-ever wildcard round in the Live Shows, where the eliminated artists from the Top 9 had a chance to perform for a spot in the finale.
- The first-ever original songs in the finale, where the finalists got to showcase their songwriting skills and artistic vision.
The Voice Season 24 was a season full of surprises, emotions, and amazing performances. The show will return for Season 25 in February 2024, with the same coaching panel of Niall Horan, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Blake Shelton.
