The Voice crowns Sundance Head as season 11 champion during star-studded and rocking two-hour finale

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 22:57 EST, 13 December 2016 | Updated: 01:36 EST, 14 December 2016

Sundance Head won the eleventh season of The Voice on Tuesday night during a star-studded two-hour finale.

The 37-year-old Texan came from Blake Shelton's team, giving the country star his leading fifth win on the NBC singing competition show. 

The other finalists were Josh Gallagher, 25, Billy Gilman, 28, and Wé McDonald, 17.

The champ: Sundance Head was named the winner of season 11 of The Voice on Tuesday giving his coach Blake Shelton another victory

Sundance's final performance was Darlin' Don't Go a ballad he'd written for his wife after an argument.

In fourth place was Pennsylvania country singer Josh Gallagher, whom Adam Levine had saved from Team Blake. Third was Alicia Key's teenage powerhouse Wé, from New Jersey and second was former child star Billy Gilman, from Rhode Island.

Wé and Alicia, 35, had formed a strong bond over the past weeks.

'She has that little tiny speaking voice and that big, huge singing voice, and she's just that little munchkin that I want to eat,' Alicia said.

Victory song: The Texan belted out his original ballad Darlin Don't Go after winning The Voice

Final four: Sundance, Wé McDonald, Billy Gilman and Josh Gallagher awaited their fate as host Carson Daly revealed the standings

Top two: The top two were Sundance and former child country star Billy

The moment: Sundance got emotional as Carson announced he was the winner

'Not only did I gain a coach, but I gained a sister too,' agreed Wé.

'You found my voice and gave me my voice back in a way that I never thought possible,' Billy told his coach Adam, 37.

Sundance's victory came after several top artists performed live on the season finale.

Winning team: Blake won the NBC singing competition show for a leading fifth time

Confetti time: Sundance held his trophy up high with confetti on the ground

The show opened with Stevie Wonder, 66, and Ariana Grande, 23, singing Faith from the upcoming animated comedy Sing, alongside the top 12 finalists.

Josh then brought back family man Austin Allsup and raspy Brendan Fletcher to sing My Kind Of Party by Jason Aldean.

'We're all fun loving, good times kind of people,' said Josh.

Strong opening: Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande opened the show singing Faith from the upcoming animated comedy Sing

Killed it: The music legend and pop superstar killed their duet and then hugged it out

On the stage: Stevie and Ariana performed alongside dancers and the 12 finalists

Sweet combo: Ariana's soaring vocals and Stevie's soulful sound blended sweetly in Faith

Next was Academy Award winner John Legend performing his new single Love Me Now with Wé.

A montage was made of Miley's most garrulous moments.

'I can out-talk them all,' proclaimed the pop star who was dressed in an outrageous transparent ensemble with fluffy trims for the finale.

She's a talker: Miley Cyrus proclaimed that she could out-talk everyone

British rocker Sting, 65, also dropped by to perform his new single, I Can't Stop Thinking About You, while wearing a transparent sweater.

The Police frontman was followed by Billy, who sang Proud Mary with former contestants Christian Cuevas, Ali Caldwell, Courtney Harrell and Sa'Rayah.

'I love Proud Mary, it's an amazing power anthem,' said Billy.

New single: Sting also performed his new single I Can't Stop Thinking About You

Live finale: John Legend and Wé sang his new single Love Me Now

Sharing applause: Wé and John extended applause to each other

'My favorite thing about Billy is his unwavering commitment to music…it warms my heart,' said Adam.

Californian country singer Cam, 32, then hit the stage with Josh for Burning House.

America's Got Talent host Mel B popped in to promote the AGT Holiday Spectacular.

Count star: Cam performed along with finalist Josh

Hot song: The duo performed Burning House together

Canadian singer/songwriter The Weeknd, 26, performed Starboy.

Sundance got to sing Detroit Rock City with his Idols – the New York City rockers of KISS, and they got all the judges dancing to Rock And Roll All Nite.

Wé then did Kanye West's Love Lockdown, with her friends Aaron Gibson, Darby Walker and Brendan Fletcher.

Together again: Wé brought back Brendan Fletcher, Darby Walker and Aaron Gibson for a group performance

Rocking out: KISS performed with Sundance Head

Hit songs: Sundance and KISS sang Detroit Rock City and Rock And Roll All Nite

Dance time: KISS and Sundance got all of the coaches, especially Miley, up and dancing

Cool souvenir: Miley and Alicia Keys got souvenirs from KISS

Next was American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, 34, singing It's Quiet Uptown from The Hamilton Mixtape with Billy.

Sundance resurrected single mum Courtney Harrell and country man Austin Allsup for Cole Swindell's Ain't Worth The Whiskey.

Californian musician Bruno Mars, 31, wore a bright, 1980s style outfit for his hit 24K Magic, with the Hooligans.

Hamilton song: American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and Billy sang It's Quiet Uptown from The Hamilton Mixtape

Out of this world: The Weeknd performed his new song Starboy

Solo performance: The Canadian singer performed the song featuring Daft Punk solo

Tennessee women: Miley and her godmother Dolly Parton were shown in a cute skit

Alicia had been teaching Blake Shelton how to play the piano.

'He's not bad for a country boy,' she said.

The Voice will return in February with Gwen Stefani coming back as a coach for season 12 along with her boyfriend Blake, Alicia and Adam.

NBC in October renewed The Voice through its thirteenth season. 

Good times: Bruno Mars brought the fun with his hit song 24K Magic

She's back: Gwen Stefani took part in a skit with boyfriend Blake, Alicia and Adam promoting season twelve of The Voice

 

 

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