All good things have to come to an end, which is what is happening this week on “The Voice” 2025. We have Night 1 of the Voice Finale, as we are one night away from the winner of “The Voice” season 28 being announced. Viewers will get a chance to vote for their favorite artists on “The Voice” 2025. Who will you be voting for on “The Voice” tonight? Watch with us during our “The Voice” season 28 live recap below, and watch the finale performances with us.
Night 1 of Finale on ‘The Voice’ 2025
It’s time for Night 1 of the live finale on “The Voice” season 28. Tonight, we get to see the Top 6 artists take the stage. They will be fighting for your votes in hopes of being named the winner of season 28. After the performances are done, it goes to America to vote. Watch with us to see who you will be voting for tonight. Find out with us during our Live Recap below!
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December 15 Live Recap – Finale Night 1
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The Finale Is Here
We start with a moment of silence for all the tragic events that have recently taken place. Then the coaches takes their place.
Now it’s time to find out the wild card finalists rounding out the Top 6 on “The Voice” season 28:
- Max Chambers from Team Bublé
- DEK of Hearts from Team Niall
DEK of Hearts First Performance – Team Niall
Niall said there is no way they couldn’t have been in this finale. They also won the Mic Drop, so big things are ahead for DEK of Hearts. For this performance, they are singing “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
This was a great song choice for them. It’s fun and upbeat, and their harmonies are always on point. They were having fun up there, and I am a fan of this group.
Coaches’ Feedback: Reba said that sounded terrific, and they knocked it out of the ballpark. Niall said consistency is king, and they have never done a thing wrong. He is so proud of them.
Max Chambers First Performance – Team Bublé
The artists have written letters to music, which Max reads. A very emotional moment, for sure. For his first performance, he is singing “Your Way’s Better” by Forrest Frank, who happens to be a good friend of Michael’s.
This is a fun song choice, a little upbeat, but old school at the same time. His voice is so solid, and it always amazes me that he is just 14 years old. He had some fun up there tonight, so that is nice to see.
Coaches’ Feedback: Michael said bold. It’s bold to be open about his faith. That was amazing, and he crushed it.
Aubrey Nicole First Performance – Team Reba
She was a one-chair turn during the Blind Auditions. Reba then went on to save her in the Battles. Now, the one-chair turn is here in the finale. For this first performance, she is singing”‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson.
It’s another performance and another good song choice. I think she sounded good on this one and was having fun up there. It’s a good country song, and Aubrey made it work for her voice.
Coaches’ Feedback: Snoop said she deserves to be here, and she gets better every time she takes the stage. Reba said she is so proud of her. She is beautiful inside and out.
Jazz McKenzie First Performance – Team Bublé
Jazz said she was going back and forth between him and Snoop during the Blind Auditions, but then Reba blocked Snoop, and that saved him. He said he brought out the Irish jig dancers to win her over, so they bring them out again to end their journey together. For this performance, she is singing “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins.
Michael said she has a way of making songs her own, putting her own twist on them. She did that with this performance. Besides her voice being so solid and strong, this was an amazing performance. This is a classic song, but she put some church into it. All of the backup singers hitting that stage was a magical moment on “The Voice” season 28, and it didn’t drown her out.
Coaches’ Feedback: Michael said she is the light. I love her, and she is perfect.
Aiden Ross First Performance – Team Niall
In his letter to music, he talks about how he always thought he was supposed to be an engineer. But this has helped him realize how much music meant to him. He said music has helped him get through the tough days. For his performance, he is singing “Golden Hour” by JVKE.
This was a great performance for Aiden, even though I did struggle to hear his vocals at times because of the music. This was one of the songs Jessica Sanchez performed on her way to winning “America’s Got Talent” earlier this year, so maybe it will work out the same for Aiden?
Coaches’ Feedback: Niall said this guy is beyond talented. He is so proud of him, that song was amazing for him.
Ralph Edwards First Performance – Team Snoop
He tried out for the show 11 times before making it on his 12th time. Snoop said he takes others’ songs and makes them his own. He loves the growl in his voice. For this performance, he is singing “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner. Snoop said he needs to be Oscar-worthy during this performance.
To be honest, I felt like this was Ralph’s to lose tonight. However, this performance didn’t do it for me. I felt his vocals were lacking on this one. I think the whole performance was amazing, and they were putting on a show up there. However, I didn’t get it from his vocals on this one.
Coaches’ Feedback: Snoop just wrote a note, which he had Nial read. The note said, “And the winner is…” Snoop then said never give up.
Aubrey Nicole Second Performance – Team Reab on ‘The Voice’
In her letter, she said music has always been a part of her life. She said music has been her dearest friend. For this performance, she is singing “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” by her coach, Reba McEntire.
She comes out in a red dress, feeling like that is a tribute to Reba. Aubrey has been singing Reba for years, so fitting that she sings one of her songs for the finale. She is confident in this performance and hits some big notes along the way.
Coaches’ Feedback: Reba said congratulations girl, you knocked it out of the park.
DEK of Hearts Second Performance – Team Niall
They read their letters, and it is amazing that they all just came to Nashville and found each other. They said it still doesn’t seem real. For this performance, the trio will be singing “Let It Go” by James Bay.
There were some technical difficulties before this one, as they almost threw it back to Carson Daly. However, they get it figured out. This was a slow one, but their voices, per usual, sounded good on it. It started slow, but it got faster, and their harmonies sounded great again.
Coaches’ Feedback: Niall said they did a great job recovering from that. Yes, that was live and three voices together.
Jazz McKenzie Second Performance – Team Bublé
She said the soundtrack of her life was her mom’s voice. Jazz said Michael reminded her that music isn’t about perfection, but about connection. She then got a special message from her mom, which brought out the emotions. For this performance, she sings “drivers license” by Olivia Rodrigo.
To take a song that is so popular, but then rearrange it and make it your own. Like, I was sitting here, wondering what this song was. It’s crazy, but they did a beautiful job rearranging it to fit Jazz’s voice.
Coaches’ Feedback: Snoop, who was in tears, said she touched his heart, and she is amazing. Michael said he loves her, and her mom is right, she was meant to be a star.
Max Chambers Second Performance – Team Bublé
Michael said this is exactly how he thought it would go down, and America would do the right thing. He said going from this back to school, and school is boring. For this performance, he is singing “One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston. Michael said he reminds him of Shawn Mendes. Since his blind audition to now, Max has grown: he went from 5’4″ to 5’9″, which is a big growth spurt.
I think Michael failed him on this one. Whitney? That is an untouchable voice, and I don’t think it’s a good match for his vocals. Max is great, but this song was lacking for me.
Coaches’ Feedback: Michael said he feels so blessed, and all of America, to be at the beginning of this kid’s ride.
Ralph Edwards Second Performance – Team Snoop on ‘The Voice’
In his letter, he said he has gotten five yeses since coming on “The Voice” season 28. Now, he is ready to perform his last song this season. For this one, he sings “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars.
It’s so wild, again, but I feel it’s another bad song choice for Ralph. He killed his other performances, but this one wasn’t doing it for me. He did break out into almost a rap in the middle, which I thought was very good and grabbed my attention.
Coaches’ Feedback: Snoop said the complete package right there. America, make the vote.
Aiden Ross Second Performance – Team Niall
Time for the final performance of the Voice Finale. He said he was an engineering student before this, and applied for the show on a whim. Now he’s riding the flame. Niall said his big talent is his ability to sell a song. For this performance, he will be singing “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA. They said this is very dramatic and it’s an epic arrangement.
Now, this is what I am talking about. When I think of a performance for the finale of a show, I think of this. Great song choice, fitting for the show, and fitting for the final performance of the night. This was so good for his vocal range, and his control was great. Aiden definitely makes you feel the lyrics, and this was epic.
Coaches’ Feedback: Niall said he is so proud of him, and that was absolutely incredible.
The performances are done for Night 1 on “The Voice” season 28. Who was your favorite? And who are you voting for tonight?
Find out the Season 28 winner with us during our Finale Night 2 Live Recap right here!
