How Many Times Has Blake Shelton Actually Won The Voice?
Is the country legend really that successful as a coach?
Since 2011, The Voice has been the reigning king of reality singing competitions, surpassing American Idol as the most exciting and compelling show on American television. Since its first season, country singer Blake Shelton has been the face of the franchise, serving as a coach for 13 years, far longer than any other celebrity.
With Shelton finally leaving the show after the current Season 23, new fans are wondering if the veteran coach was really that good at teaching the rules of the game to promising young artists. How many times has he actually won The Voice?
Given that he is the longest-tenured coach in the show's history, it is no surprise that Shelton also holds the record for most wins in the competition. In more than a decade in the red chair, he has picked the right singer nine times. Here's every season Blake Shelton won.
- Season 2: Jermaine Paul
- Season 3: Cassadee Pope
- Season 4: Danielle Bradbery
- Season 7: Craig Wayne Boyd
- Season 11: Sundance Head
- Season 13: Chloe Kohanski
- Season 18: Todd Tilghman
- Season 20: Cam Anthony
- Season 22: Bryce Leatherwood
As you can see, Shelton's success and longevity as a coach was not a matter of luck at all. He has repeatedly proved to be an excellent mentor, bringing his singers to victory in nine out of 22 concluded seasons of The Voice.
In addition to his ability to open up young talent and nurture it along the way, Blake Shelton is praised for his versatility as a coach. A country singer himself, Shelton could have just picked contestants from that genre to make coaching easy, but instead, he was always willing to experiment, helping R&B and even pop singers find fame.
Fans are really sad to see him go, arguing that The Voice will lose a huge part of its appeal without Blake Shelton. The country legend has become inextricably associated with the franchise, and it's hard to imagine the future of the project without him.
The Voice Season 23 Episode 17 will arrive on NBC on May 22, 2023.