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The Voice made history tonight with its first-ever 3-coach finale as four dynamic artists advanced from the semi-finals. Judges Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend watched the Top 9 perform in front of a superfan audience voting them through. The two-night finale continues tomorrow night.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Top 4 Finalists: Alexia Jayy (Team Adam), Lucas West (Team Legend), Liv Ciara (Team Kelly), Mikenley Brown (Team Kelly)
- Historic Format: Season 29 features the show’s first-ever 3-coach lineup with only in-studio voting, not at-home viewers
- Finale Airing: April 14 at 9 PM ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock
- Theme: Battle of Champions showcasing past winners returning as coaches for the ultimate showdown
Kelly Clarkson Dominates with Two Finalists
Kelly Clarkson made the biggest power move of the night by advancing two artists to the finals, a milestone earned by winning The Voice’s all-star competition. Her finalists Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown came down to the wire against John Legend’s and Adam Levine’s competitors. Clarkson’s track record of nurturing talent proved unstoppable once again.
Mikenley Brown delivered her best performance of the season with a stripped-down rendition of Sam Smith’s “I’m Not the Only One.” Across the judging panel, John Legend and Adam Levine both praised her ability to switch between head voice and falsetto effortlessly, calling it her “superpower.” Clarkson emphasized the believability in her delivery that sets her apart from other competitors.
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Liv Ciara’s “Superstar Performance” Stunned Everyone
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara became the night’s defining moment when Liv Ciara took the stage with her own completely custom arrangement. The performance brought Kelly Clarkson to tears during rehearsals and left the audience absolutely wild. Adam Levine made an stunning confession, telling her “if the decision was being made right now, you’d be the winner of The Voice.”
Clarkson proudly noted that Liv arranged the entire performance herself, highlighting the artistry beyond just vocal ability. John Legend called it a “superstar performance,” cementing Liv as one of the season’s most compelling artists regardless of the ultimate outcome. Her journey from having zero chairs in Season 28 to finalist makes her story truly remarkable.
The Final Four by the Numbers
| Finalist | Team | Semi-Final Song |
| Alexia Jayy | Adam Levine | “I Never Loved a Man” – Aretha Franklin |
| Lucas West | John Legend | “Maybe I’m Amazed” – Paul McCartney |
| Liv Ciara | Kelly Clarkson | “Flashdance…What a Feeling” – Irene Cara |
| Mikenley Brown | Kelly Clarkson | “I’m Not the Only One” – Sam Smith |
“You’re the only artist left in this competition whom I’d want to see in a stadium. You would just crush in that environment. You have so much power to your voice.”
— Kelly Clarkson, Coach
Alexia Jayy Proves She’s “The Best Singer Ever”
Alexia Jayy, Team Adam, brought the raw power that defines champions when she tackled Aretha Franklin’s “I Never Loved a Man.” The legendary track requires nothing short of perfection, yet Alexia delivered exactly that. Adam Levine couldn’t contain his amazement, telling her “I don’t know what I’m supposed to tell you because you’re the best singer ever.” He admitted he felt like a superfan rather than a coach watching her perform.
Kelly Clarkson also raved that Alexia has the ability to sing Aretha Franklin every single day, adding that her rock and roll boldness combined with elegance makes her one of a kind. John Legend praised her “creative energy and positive energy,” confirming what America already knows: Alexia is an elite vocalist ready for stardom.
What Happens Tomorrow Night in The Voice Finale?
The two-night finale event concludes tomorrow, April 14, when the four finalists will deliver their most powerful performances yet competing for The Voice Season 29 crown. For the first time in the show’s history, the winner will be determined by an in-studio audience rather than viewer votes from home, adding unprecedented tension to the finale.
Fans watching at home can still tune in on NBC and Peacock to witness which artist takes home the trophy. Lucas West‘s pure musicianship, Liv Ciara’s arrangement genius, Alexia Jayy’s vocal prowess, and Mikenley Brown’s emotional depth all make this finale absolutely unpredictable. Which finalist will Kelly, Adam, and John collectively champion as the champion?
Sources
- TV Insider – Comprehensive recap of live semi-finals performances and Top 4 finalists announcement
- NBC – Official The Voice Season 29 schedule, coaches lineup, and finale information
- Gold Derby – Real-time semi-finals results and judge commentary on top performances
