The Voice Season 27 runner-up Jaelen Johnston from Team Kelsea Ballerini – Every performance ranked
Jaelen Johnston had a success story like no other during Season 27 of The Voice. Despite being eliminated during the Playoffs, Johnston’s sultry country voice lured coach Kelsea Ballerini back in and ultimately wound up taking home the title of runner-up.
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7. “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley – Finale
Sure, Johnston had a classic live TV moment during this finale performance, but he made up for it with the rest of this fun country song.
6. “Dial Drunk” by Noah Kahan and Post Malone – Knockouts
Johnston offered up a different side of his voice for this upbeat country tune, throwing in some scratchy high notes and unexpected falsetto moments.
5. “Cold” by Chris Stapleton – Finale
Johnston almost got a little bluesy with his rendition of “Cold” by Chris Stapleton during the finale, which helped name him the runner-up of Season 27.
4. “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn – Battles
In the battle between Johnston and Hailey Wright, Johnston’s voice soared through “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn. Despite being giddy over her artists’ duet, Ballerini noted that Johnston sings like he’s had his heart broken before choosing him as the winner of the battle.
3. “Where The Wild Things Are” by Luke Combs – Blind Auditions
Johnston instantly wowed the coaches with his deep twang during his Blind Audition, earning him a chair turn from every coach but John Legend. After being an artist she practically begged for, Johnston inevitably chose Team Kelsea.
2. “If You’re Reading This” by Tim McGraw – Playoffs
There’s something special about Johnston and country ballads, and his Playoffs performance of “If You’re Reading This” by Tim McGraw is another prime example. Somehow, this was the performance that got Johnston initially eliminated.
1. “I Drive Your Truck” by – Semi-finals
Johnston’s performance of “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice came from a personal place. Dedicated to the teen cousin he lost in a truck accident, Johnston kept it raw and emotional after being brought back to the competition by his coach. And that final note at the end could have won the entire thing.
