Alabama singer Alexia Jayy wins Season 29 of NBC’s ‘The Voice’

As Season 29 of NBC’s “The Voice” came to its grande finale on Tuesday, April 14, Mobile County’s own Alexia Jayy was crowned the champion. Jayy, who hails from Irvington + attended Alma Bryant High School, now holds the title of the first Black woman to win the U.S. version of “The Voice.”

As the four finalists dwindled down to two, Alexia Jayy + Liv Ciara, Levine was able to reciprocate his appreciation for Jayy + reassure her that, no matter the results, she made it.

“Man, my heart is pounding — I can imagine yours is too a little bit. Look where we are. You’re here. You made it. You did it. As far as I’m concerned, these are the two winners right here. And all that you need, you have. I think you already won. So, we love you.”

Adam Levine, before Jayy was announced the winner of “The Voice“

Jay + Ciara held hands as the season’s defining moment drew closer.

After hearing The Voice’s host, Carson Daly, shout “Alexia Jayy, you did it!” Jayy burst into tears as the crowd erupted in cheers + applause. She could be seen pointing her hands at the audience, appearing to murmur ‘thank yous’ to those that made her win possible.

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