Jake Hoot Wins "The Voice"

Hoot is the first contestant who initially only got one chair turn during an audition to win the whole season.

(Universal City, CA)  --  Jake Hoot is the winner of Season 17 of "The Voice." 

The missionary kid from Corpus Christi, Texas took home the top prize during the season finale last night on NBC. 

He's the first contestant who initially only got one chair turn during an audition to win the whole season.  

Hoot also took the stage last night with four-time Grammy Award winners Little Big Town for a collaboration on the group's latest single, "Over Drinking."

More from Country Music News


Events

State Rep. Garrett Bascom Authors Resolution to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers

The resolution would rename the eastbound bridges on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg

Three Arrested Following Investigation on I-74

A search uncovered cocaine, heroin and a firearm with an altered serial number.

Local Sports Report - January 9-10, 2026

Rivertown Classic, Ripley Co. Tourney, EIAC Swim and IHSAA Girls Wrestling Regional.

SEI Trio Heading to IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals

The State Finals happen Friday in Indianapolis.

East Central Boys and Girls Claim EIAC Swimming & Diving Championships

The conference meet was held in St. Leon on Friday and Saturday.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Waylon Jennings - I'm a Ramblin' Man

Darius Rucker This 9:37
Martina McBride Independence Day 9:34
Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi Getting Over Him 9:27
Montgomery Gentry Hillbilly Shoes 9:24