The Voice 26 Two-Part Finale Will Feature Kelly Clarkson, Huntley, and Special Guests — A Winner Will Be Revealed
The Voice season 26 wraps up with a dramatic two-night finale packed with star performances, coach duets and the live reveal of this season’s winner. The live broadcast on Tuesday, December 10 (9–11 p.m. ET/PT) includes performances from country duo Dan + Shay, pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, rising artist Myles Smith, country acts Riley Green & Ella Langley, and 80s icons Tears For Fears. Mega Mentor Sting joins Coach Snoop Dogg for the television premiere of their collaboration “Another Part of Me.” Also returning to the stage is Season 24 winner Huntley, performing new music and celebrating the show’s legacy.
The first night of the finale, airing Monday, December 9 (8–10 p.m. ET/PT), features special appearances including lifestyle icon Martha Stewart. Coach Michael Bublé and Playoff advisor Carly Pearce will perform their newly released holiday duet, showcasing a collaboration that began while advising Team Bublé earlier this season.
The Voice 26 Final Part 1: Huntley, Carly Pearce and the Top 5 Perform for America
On the first night of the finale, the Top 5 artists—Sofronio Vasquez, Shye, Sydney Sterlace, Jeremy Beloate, and Danny Joseph—deliver their final performances to earn America’s votes. Viewers cast their votes overnight to determine which contestants will advance and ultimately compete for the title.
Also featured in Part 1 is the first televised performance by Michael Bublé and country star Carly Pearce as they debut their holiday duet “Maybe This Christmas.” The song, born from the camaraderie between coach and advisor during the season, adds a festive highlight to the evening.
The Voice 26 Part 2: America Crowns a Winner — Coach Duets and Big-Name Performers
The finale’s second night brings duet performances as coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani join their final artists on stage for special collaborations. These coach-artist duets highlight the season’s relationships and showcase the unique musical chemistry developed during the competition.
Season 24 winner Huntley, who was coached by Niall Horan, returns to perform his new single “Skyline Drive.” The track is described as a tribute to his Virginia roots and follows his earlier release “Tell Me When It’s Over,” marking his continued trajectory as a recording artist since winning the show.
Kelly Clarkson, former American Idol winner and a previous coach on The Voice, performs her new holiday single “You for Christmas,” co-produced by acclaimed producer Mark Ronson. The song is one of Clarkson’s recent original releases following her Grammy-nominated 2023 album chemistry.
Snoop Dogg debuts “Another Part of Me,” featuring Sting and produced by Dr. Dre. The track is taken from Snoop’s upcoming album Missionary, set for release on December 13. The collaboration marks a notable reunion with Dr. Dre and the song also appears as part of an in-game event in Fortnite Chapter 2, tying the music to a broader multimedia moment.
Season 25 coaches and country duo Dan + Shay return to The Voice to perform selections from their holiday project It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album. The 21-track set includes previously certified hits and has already accumulated hundreds of millions of streams for its seasonal releases.
80s Icon Tears for Fears and Other Guest Artists Add Variety to the Finale
Myles Smith, the UK singer-songwriter behind the 2024 breakout hit “Stargazing,” performs his platinum-certified single that has enjoyed long-standing chart success and extensive streaming. His appearance brings contemporary pop energy to the finale lineup.
Country artists Riley Green and Ella Langley take the stage together to perform “Don’t Mind If I Do,” a song from Green’s third studio album. Both artists recently earned recognition at the CMAs, strengthening the night’s country music presence.
Iconic British duo Tears For Fears perform a medley combining their timeless hit “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” with their newer song “The Girl That I Call Home,” celebrating both their classic catalog and recent live release Songs For A Nervous Planet.
The two-part finale culminates with host Carson Daly announcing the winner of The Voice season 26, concluding the season with performances, special guests, and the crowning of a new champion.