The Voice Season 26 finale wrapped up after crowning Sofronio Vasquez as the winner. The top five contenders for the ultimate title put on their best singing hats one last time to ballad and uptempo music in this two-day event. However, the throne had a place for only one.
After fabulous performances on the first night of the finale by all the finalists, it was time for some celebrity guests to keep the night young. Former coaches, past winners, and even musical bands got on stage on the last night of The Voice season 26.
The Voice Season 26 Finalists celebrate their coaches
Danny Joseph to coach Reba
After all the performances were over and it was time for the big reveal, finalists turned their heads towards their coaches to offer gratitude for their support and mentorship.
When The Voice Season 26 host Carson Daly passed the mic to Danny, he summed up his experience with Reba,
"I just want to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Believing in me, picking me through every round, it's a dream come true to sing with you. It's just...I'm so thankful for this opportunity. You've been the best coach I could have asked for."
Danny Joseph performed a duet with Reba McEntire in the final episode. The two took over the stadium with their rendition of You Don't Know Me by Ray Charles and Michael.
Before their performance, Danny asks for career advice from Reba,
"So, what advice would you give someone like me, who is being a father and a musician?"
Reba replies in their rehearsal video, where the two seem to have a lot of fun and waves of laughter together.
"Show them how much fun you're having because they can't hold it against you later if it was your passion."
Reba adds as she compliments her mentee on The Voice.
"You know one thing that sets you apart from everybody else is your guitar playing. Nobody plays it like you do."
Other Finalists thank their coaches
Other finalists also expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards their coaches for their guidance on the show.
Jeremy reflected upon his bond with Snoop Dogg,
"You know Snoop...you and your team friendship have treated me like family and you saw something within me that I didn't even know was...was there and what I love the most about our dynamic is that it's unexpected...but we both stand for love and love can never be wrong."
Sydney shares her appreciation for Gwen for believing in her "every step of the way."
Shye called her coach, Michael, "a teacher, a friend, a colleague, and the best coach ever."
Sofronio, The Voice season 26 winner, called Michael's mentorship a "blessing" to him and his family.
NBC announces Sofronio Vasquez as the winner of The Voice season 26.