'The Voice' crowns its Season 20 winner
The 10th-anniversary season of the NBC series ended with some good news for coach Blake Shelton
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The Voice" crowned Cam Anthony its Season 20 winner.
The 19-year-old former child prodigy from Philadelphia, Penn. was named the winner of the NBC singing competition series on Tuesday night in a finale that saw him go up against four other finalists: Jordan Matthew Young, Victor Solomon, Kenzie Wheeler and Rachel Mac.
Anthony, known for his soulful R&B sounds, was a member of country artist and coach Blake Shelton's team. The teen was joined on stage by the country crooner for a duet during the finale. The two performed "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Anthony, who is currently living in Los Angeles, first blew away judges in his blind audition weeks ago with a performance of Sam Smith's "Lay me Down." He'd go on to stun with covers of Dan + Shay's "10,000 Hours," as well as "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone. Later in the season, his spot in the top five finalists was secured with a performance of "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" by Boyz II Men.
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Tuesday night's finale of ‘The Voice’ resulted in 19-year-old Cam Anthony named the Season 20 winner. (Trae Patton/NBC)
According to a press release, Anthony was the No. 1 viewed artist on YouTube during "The Voice" Season 20, racking up 5.4 million views.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Anthony's win also helped his coach Shelton make history as the longest-serving coach whose taken the "Voice" crown for the eighth time.
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Blake Shelton is the longest-serving voach of ‘The Voice’ who has taken the crown for the eighth time. (Trae Patton/NBC)
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight after his win, Anthony said his victory "has not registered yet."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"This is definitely a big moment in my life. It's a turning point. So I'm just trying to collect myself, because things are just starting to roll," the teen said.
Shelton agreed: "Just watch and see what happens now."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pictured: (l-r) Cam Anthony, Jordan Matthew Young, Rachel Mac, Victor Solomon, Kenzie Wheeler, Carson Daly during Tuesday's ‘The Voice’ finale. (Trae Patton/NBC)
Season 20 marked the NBC singing competition series' 10th season. Back in March, NBC announced that pop star Ariana Grande will have a seat next to returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton for Season 21. S
he's expected to replace Nick Jonas. Carson Daly is also set to continue hosting the music competition series.