Season 9 Winner and Finale Results
Jordan Smith was crowned the winner of The Voice Season 9 in 2015. He competed on Team Blake Shelton and won the finale that aired on December 16, 2015. His victory marked the fourth win for coach Blake Shelton on the NBC singing competition. Smith set a new record for the most downloaded single in iTunes Store history during the competition with his performance of "Chandelier" by Sia. The season featured a 12-episode live show format with weekly eliminations based on public votes and coach saves.
The finale lineup included Jordan Smith as the champion, along with runner-up Emily Ann Roberts, third-place finisher Barrett Baber, and fourth-place contestant Mia Z. Each finalist performed a medley of songs from the season and a dedicated victory single. Smith's winner's single, "Mary, Did You Know?", debuted at number one on the Billboard Digital Songs chart. The season averaged around 12 million viewers per episode, maintaining the show's position as a ratings leader in the television singing competition genre.
Coaches and Key Battles
The four coaches for Season 9 were Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams, and Christina Aguilera. This was the final season for Christina Aguilera as a main coach on The Voice. Pharrell Williams returned for his second and final season as a coach on the show. The coaches used the "Block" button for the first time in the competition's history during the Battle Rounds. Each coach could block another coach from getting a contestant they wanted on their team.
The Battle Rounds featured pairings within each team, with coaches saving one losing artist from elimination. The Knockout Rounds then narrowed each team to three artists who advanced to the Live Shows. The Live Shows included a new "Instant Save" feature where viewers could vote in real time to save one eliminated artist per episode. The season also introduced the "Coach Comeback" where each coach could bring back one artist from the Knockouts to the Live Playoffs.
Post-Show Career and Industry Impact
Jordan Smith signed a record deal with Republic Records shortly after winning The Voice Season 9. His debut album, "Something Beautiful," was released in March 2016 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold over 100,000 copies in its first week, making it the highest-selling debut album from a The Voice winner at that time. Smith continued to tour and release music, establishing himself as a contemporary Christian music artist. He has since released multiple studio albums and performed at major events and venues across the United States.
The Voice Season 9 winner's success contributed to the show's overall brand value and NBC's dominance in the Sunday night television ratings. The franchise expanded its international versions and digital streaming presence during this period. The season's winner's single and album sales were tracked by the Recording Industry Association of America and Billboard chart systems. The show's official website and social media channels documented the winner's journey from audition to victory, with content available on the NBC platform and associated streaming services.