His first paid gig was in 2012, at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille in North Naples. "Anything that’s kind of thrilling like that, I’m in for it." It scared me bad," Allen told the Daily News about a month ago. He got up the nerve to perform in front of strangers during an open mic night at Bowland Beacon bowling alley along U.S. His older brother, David, years earlier had taught him three chords so Allen began playing that first night for three hours. Shelton's fiancee, Stefani, "stole" Allen for her team a few weeks later and she's been his coach ever since.īorn and raised in Kingston, Tennessee, Allen moved to Naples in 2009 for a job as a building inspector for Collier County's Growth Management Department - still his full-time job.Īround the same time, Allen picked up his guitar that he brought with him. Allen chose Shelton as his coach, only to have Shelton spurn his fellow country performer for a trio. Stefani and John Legend also turned around their chairs. 26 on Blind Auditions, when country star Blake Shelton needed less than eight seconds to hit the button to turn around his chair to hear Allen sing. "It's been awesome."Īllen made it on the show after his third time trying out. "It's just meant the world to me, and I could never ask for a better experience than I've had being a member of Team Gwen," Allen said. More: Ben Allen goes from Naples bowling alley open mic night to 'The Voice'īefore learning that he didn't make the final five, Allen thanked Stefani for taking a chance on him. Ruben on Monday night sang the Muppets tune "Rainbow Connection," while Allen performed a Blake Shelton song, "All About Tonight." In addition to Ruben, the other three finalists picked from the other three teams were, from Kelly Clarkson's team, Desz of Houston Jim Ranger of Newport, Arkansas, from Shelton's team and John Holiday of Rosenberg, Texas, from Team Legend. You're so classic and yet you're so kind of current and right with music right now."Īmong the five who sang, voters chose Ian Flanigan of Saugerties, New York. Unfortunately, Nick will be busy on tour with the Jonas Brothers, and there will be a newcomer joining to replace him - Ariana Grande! Ari will be making her debut as a coach during season 21.Īlthough the pop star has appeared as a guest performer on The Voice previously, this will be her first time doing any sort of coaching on the show."And then you come and show us this other side to you. John, Kelly and Blake will all be returning as coaches. The show has already been picked up for a 21st season, which is set to air in the fall. Now that another season of The Voice has come to an end, it’s time to look forward to what’s next. Cam Anthony performing on ‘The Voice.’ (NBC) During night two of the finale on May 25, they also got to sing duets with their respective coaches for fun, as the votes had already been tallied at that point. They sang two songs each - one song specially dedicated to someone important in their lives, and one song to show off their artistry. The coaches watch the final performances on season 20 of ‘The Voice.’ (NBC)Īll five finalists got to perform one last time to impress viewers during night one of the finale.
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Meanwhile, Victor Solomon came in fifth place, Rachel Mac came in fourth place, Jordan Matthew Young came in third place and Kenzie Wheeler was the runner-up. CAM ANTHONY! The decision was made based on votes from the show’s viewers, which came pouring in following part one of the season 20 finale on May 24. And the winner of season 20 of The Voice is….