It was a performance-packed finale for viewers of "The Voice" last night as season drew to a close and crowned its winner. The season's entire Top 24 kick started the show on a high note, reuniting for a performance of "Lean On" by Major Lazer and DJ Snake (feat. MØ). The night was filled with performances and celebrities, and with so much happening, it was hard to pick out a favorite moment. The action included duets with both former contestants and celebrities, performances from Missy Elliot, Justin Bieber and Coldplay, and of course, the crowning of Season Nine's winner, Jordan Smith.
As the show kicked off and with the votes already tallied, the remaining top four contestants got to perform with some of the music industries biggest stars and each other. The highlight of the night's duets included Team Blake's Barrett Baber and Zach Seabaugh reuniting for a duet of "Forever And Ever Amen" by Randy Travis.
Adam, you've been quite vocal about the awarded recording contract, what advice do you have for Jordan and what he should do with it?
Adam: [Long pause] That's a loaded question. There have been some shortcomings on the other side of this fence, it's not shocking or surprising, it's true. Jordan has had more success on iTunes than most artists ever have in a very short period of time. On every level this guy deserves the most success imaginable. It's great that we can get him to this point, now the baton has been passed to the record label and hopefully they will do right by Jordan Smith. That's all I have to say about that.
Adam, what did you learn from Jordan this season?
Adam: Well we are completely different. I don't have a filter and I run my mouth, he's very composed and calm and I am the complete opposite. I think I learned how to kind of chill and stay mellow in times when I usually might not. I've learned I'm not as good a singer as he is, which makes me want to be a better singer - he's way better than I am. I can't say enough great things about him. It was fun being his coach because every time he sang I never had to fake it and pretend to be proud. He never made any mistakes because he was always so invested in what he was doing.
Jordan, what we do you like to say to your supporters in the south?
Jordan: Thank you so much, those are my people and the reason I am who I am. I'm very thankful for the support and I'm sure 80 percent of the votes came from Harlan [laughs]. With any success I have they'll always be a part of it.
What are you most excited to do now the whole competition is over?
Jordan: To spend time with my family over the holidays. Maybe drive again; I forgot how to drive in the last six months. I'm going to spend as much time with my family and get in some quality time with them.
Adam, how does it feel to beat Blake again?
Adam: It feels so good, oh man! I am going to enjoy this night. On a completely selfish level Jordan, it's really quite beautiful because Jordan gets to win "The Voice" and I get to tear Blake apart for the next six months. Just bragging about my win and his drought of victory. It's going to be great. You have to think of new and exciting ways to make him feel terrible. So it's going to be really fun.
Jordan: You're welcome.
