

Since the second and third round of “The Voice” pits team members against each other, this would help Anthony stand out and improve his chances of making it far in the competition.Īnd sure enough, Anthony delivered week after week, rising through the ranks and reaching the finale. But it was Shelton’s pitch that resonated with Anthony the most.ĭuring the audition, Shelton made a unique promise: If Anthony chose to join him, he would refrain from adding similar artists to his team. Nick Jonas was so intent on coaching Anthony that he used his one and only block of the round to prevent John Legend from snagging the singer. During his blind audition - which has been viewed 2 million times on YouTube - the singer had three “Voice” coaches vying for him to join their teams.

Then he won ‘The Voice’Īnthony was a favorite from the start.

The young singer from Philadelphia is the Season 20 winner of “The Voice,” earning the most votes from viewers across the nation.Ĭountry singer Kenzie Wheeler and Jordan Matthew Young, a blues singer from Utah, rounded out the top three of “The Voice.” On Tuesday night, Anthony took a big step toward making Shelton’s prediction come true. While there have been success stories like Cassadee Pope since “ The Voice” premiered 10 years ago, many of the winners don’t end up gaining momentum in the music industry, the Deseret News reported.Īnd compared to “American Idol,” which has generated stars like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, “The Voice” has yet to produce a household name in the music industry.īut this season, Shelton - who has been a coach on “The Voice” for all 20 seasons - has stated his belief that Anthony could change the trajectory of the show. During the top 17 round of “ The Voice,” Blake Shelton made a bold declaration regarding 19-year-old Cam Anthony: “You could be the first superstar that we launch off this show.”
