Michael Bublé's Generous Act for The Voice Winner Affirms His Path Mirroring Blake Shelton's Campaigns
Michael Bublé and Blake Shelton, two legendary coaches on the hit TV show "The Voice", have made notable gestures and collaborations to help launch and support the careers of their contestants beyond the show.
In a heartwarming turn of events, Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez received a promise kept from Michael Bublé. The Canadian crooner collaborated with Vasquez on new music, recruiting industry legends such as Paul Anka, David Foster, and Jorge Vivo to elevate Vasquez's career through combined studio sessions and mentorship [1]. This collaboration resulted in the creation of an EP, produced by Bublé himself, for Vasquez [3].
Michael Bublé's support didn't stop there. His Season 27 winner, Adam David, also gained significant exposure with a strong finale performance and music industry recognition, boosted by Bublé's mentorship and participation in the finale [3].
Meanwhile, Blake Shelton, after stepping back from "The Voice" in 2023, launched a new show called “The Road”. This show puts aspiring singers on tour with country star Keith Urban, providing them with real touring experience and career momentum. Shelton's involvement in this show leverages his long experience in country music and as a "The Voice" coach to open doors for emerging artists beyond the TV platform [2].
While no specific contestant is mentioned as directly benefiting from "The Road", this initiative serves as a notable avenue Shelton has created to support rising talents.
Emily Ann Roberts, Season 9 runner-up, is another example of Shelton's support. Following her stint in 2015, she had meetings arranged by Shelton with industry execs [4].
As "The Voice" returns to the 2025 TV schedule on September 22, it's clear that both Bublé and Shelton continue to make a significant impact on the lives and careers of their contestants long after the show has ended.
Blake Shelton has won "The Voice" nine times over the first 23 seasons of the show, and many of his winners have paid tribute to him on his final episode [5]. Lana Scott, a Season 21 contestant, had a sweet run-in with Shelton at his bar Ole Red and is grateful for the opportunities he provided [6].
Shelton is known for staying in touch with past contestants of "The Voice". He has dueted with former team members, brought them along on tour, and given them the stage at his bar Ole Red [7]. Emily Ann Roberts even opened for Shelton on tour following her time on "The Voice".
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[1] https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9588645/michael-buble-sofronio-vasquez-collaboration-the-voice/ [2] https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/blake-shelton-keith-urban-the-road-1235348566/ [3] https://www.etonline.com/michael-buble-teams-up-with-the-voice-winner-sofronio-vasquez-on-new-music-163831 [4] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2015/12/16/emily-ann-roberts-blake-shelton-the-voice/77461758/ [5] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/06/06/blake-shelton-leaves-the-voice-after-19-seasons-and-9-wins/68742121007/ [6] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/05/31/the-voice-season-21-contestant-lana-scott-meets-blake-shelton-ole-red/5298004001/ [7] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/05/10/the-voice-blake-shelton-has-dueted-former-team-members-brought-them-along-tour/4965088001/
Blake Shelton provides daily entertainment for his fans by hosting "The Road," a show that offers aspiring singers real touring experience and career momentum, similar to how he leveraged his position as a "The Voice" coach to support emerging artists. Meanwhile, Michael Bublé's support for his contestants extends beyond the TV show, as demonstrated by his collaborations with Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez on new music and the creation of an EP, resulting in a blend of their talents in the music industry.
