‘The Voice’ crowned its Season 26 winner. How much money does the winner make? What we know

“The Voice” capped its 26th season on Tuesday night. So who came out on top? And what does the winner walk away with from the competition?

Here’s what to know.

Who is Sofronio Vasquez?5 facts about ‘The Voice’ Season 26 winner

Who won ‘The Voice’ Season 26? Sofronio Vasquez wins the title

Singer Sofronio Vasquez brought home the win during the season finale on Tuesday, also giving coach Michael Bublé his first victory, USA TODAY reports. The Team Bublé singer grabbed victory over the others in the final five by receiving the most votes from viewers.

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Vasquez, a 32-year-old Philippines native, won following two Monday night performances, “Unstoppable” by Sia and “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman.”

During the finale, the final five delivered performances alongside their respective coaches.

“Your mentorship is a blessing to me, my family and to all the dreamers out there. You have opened up so many doors,” Vasquez told Bublé moments before his win.

Finalists on Season 26 of "The Voice" are, from left, Sofronio Vasquez, Sydney Sterlace, Danny Joseph, Shye and Jeremy Beloate.

What’s the prize for ‘The Voice’ winner?

By winning Season 26, Vasquez has earned the title of “The Voice.” He also receives $100,000 and a recording contract, USA TODAY reports.

And that recording contract is a huge deal, leading to the successful music careers of several previous winners, according to NBC. Those include:

Danielle Bradberry: Coached by Blake Shelton, she won Season 4 when she was 16, and was signed to a deal with Big Machine Records. As of 2024, she’s released four albums and has more than 470,000 followers on Instagram.

Cassadee Pope: Another singer mentored by Shelton, Pope was declared the winner of Season 3 and got a record deal with Republic Nashville. Since then, Pope has released four albums and been nominated for numerous awards.

Who is Sofronio Vasquez?

From Mindanao, Philippines, Vasquez grew up with next to nothing, including no bed or indoor plumbing, but describes his upbringing as “happy, because music was always there to bring his family joy,” according to his NBC bio.

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He turned all four chairs during his blind audition with the song “I’m Going Down” by Mary J. Blige, the Enquirer reported, but chose Canadian singer-songwriter Bublé as his coach.

“I just somehow felt that Michael was perfect for me,” he told the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

Vasquez currently resides in Utica, New York, reportedly moving to America in 2023 to pursue a music career. He originally wanted to be a dentist, per his NBC bio.

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