In the Season 25 of “The Voice,” the top five contestants have been revealed, who will compete in the finale for the $100,000 prize and a record deal. The top five singers include Josh Sanders and Asher HaVon from Team Reba, Nathan Chester and Bryan Olesen from Team Legend, and Karen Waldrup from Team Dan + Shay. Each contestant has impressed the coaches with their performances and unique styles, earning praise and support from the celebrity mentors.
Josh Sanders, a 35-year-old country singer from North Carolina, chose to join Reba McEntire’s team after his audition performance of Nate Smith’s “Whiskey on You.” Sanders has remained on McEntire’s team throughout the competition, showcasing his powerful voice in songs like Thomas Rhett’s “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings)” and Corey Kent’s “Wild as Her.” Asher HaVon, a 31-year-old artist from Alabama, opted for McEntire’s team as well, impressing Chance the Rapper with his rendition of Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” and subsequent performances of songs like Titanium” and “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome).”
Nathan Chester, a cruise ship performer from Chicago, caught the attention of coach Legend with his soulful rendition of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River.” Legend praised Chester’s ability to bring back James Brown-style Motown, highlighting his powerful voice and stage presence in songs like “Oh! Darling” and “Higher and Higher.” Bryan Olesen, a rock singer from Nebraska, wowed the coaches with his audition of “Love Runs Out” by OneRepublic, earning comparisons to Bono and rock star status from Legend. Olesen’s performances have included songs like Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.”
Karen Waldrup made history on “The Voice” Season 25 by having multiple coaches in the country music space — Dan + Shay and McEntire — vying for her after her performance of Joe Dee Messina’s “Bye Bye.” Waldrup, a seasoned performer from Nashville, impressed the coaches with her charisma and stage presence, delivering captivating performances of songs like “Heart Like a Truck” and “I Hope You Dance.” Despite a tough decision, the top five artists were determined after the elimination of contestants like Maddi Janes and Serenity Arce from Team Chance the Rapper and Madison Curbelo and Tae Lewis from Team Dan + Shay.
The finale of “The Voice” Season 25 will feature the top five artists performing a ballad and an up-tempo song in front of the coaches, with viewers getting a chance to vote for their favorite singer. The first part of the finale will air on May 20, followed by the Season 25 winner being revealed on May 21. The two-hour episode will include performances from special guest artists, duets between the coaches and finalists, and a celebration of 25 seasons of “The Voice.” The show promises to be a thrilling conclusion to a competitive and talented season of vocal performances.
