On Season 26 of The Voice, Sofronio Vasquez brings Michael Bublé to tears in an emotional finale.
A very touching moment occurred during the Voice Season 26 finals when Sofronio Vasquez’s incredible performance moved coach Michael Bublé to tears.
With his voice shaking with emotion, Bublé said, “I need Reba’s Kleenex.”
After his teammate Vasquez gave a moving performance of “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman, the Grammy-winning musician was clearly impacted.Based on America’s votes, one of the top five competitors would receive $100,000 and a record deal, and this was one of two pivotal performances that would decide Vasquez’s destiny in the competition.
A Night of Strong Performances and High Stakes
The top five competitors—Danny Joseph, Jeremy Beloate, Shye, Sydney Sterlace, and Sofronio Vasquez—all gave outstanding performances in the finale. In an effort to win over voters, each competitor sang both a ballad and an energetic song.
This season’s finale deviated from the norm in that viewers, not the coaches—Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé—were the only ones who could make decisions.
With his final appearances, Vasquez, who had enthralled audiences since the Blind Auditions, adopted a daring strategy. He opened with a bold cover of a Sia song and closed with his iconic performance of “A Million Dreams.” Both the coaches and the crowd were in awe at his last performance. Even Snoop Dogg referred to it as “one of the best performances” he had ever seen.
A Close Relationship for Michael Bublé
Bublé had a personal connection to the song, which led to an emotional response to Vasquez’s rendition.
“This song has a special place in my family, and my wife and kids are watching tonight,” Bublé said in a heartfelt voice.
Additionally, he sent a poignant message about living in the present:
It’s everything to watch you perform like that and to be really present in the moment. We have power over being here, right now, but not over things that are beyond our control. I’m very proud of you and I love you.
An Evening to Remember
Competition wasn’t the only theme of the finals. Viewers were treated to a special holiday duet of “Maybe This Christmas” by Michael Bublé and Carly Pearce, who was a Playoff Advisor this season. Their partnership, which sprang from their immediate bond over the season, gave the poignant evening a celebratory feel.
Vasquez’s moving performance is seen as a season high point and evidence of the strong bonds that are forged between competitors and coaches as The Voice Season 26 approaches its results night.
The grand finale on Tuesday will reveal the winner, but one thing is certain: Sofronio Vasquez has already established himself as a remarkable talent who can bring even a seasoned performer like Michael Bublé to tears.
