. >> the winner of "the voice" is -- >> reporter: for fans who watched all season -- >> jordan smith! >> reporter: the result was hardly a surprise. beat out 17-year-old country singer emily ann roberts for the season 9 crown. >> it was incredible. i never in my wildest dreams expected to be here experiencing this and having this moment. so, yeah, i was overwhelmed. >> reporter: stunned all four coaches in the blind audition. he made his mark throughout the competition. several performances topped the itunes top. >> it was strangely effortless and harmonious the whole time. we really just had a good time. >> reporter: the team runner-up had nothing but praise for the winner. >> it was an honor to be up there with him. jordan deserves it more than anyone else here. >> reporter: -- >> i knew right away the moment jordan sang his first note on the show that he was something special. >> he is one of the most insane -- every performance he gave was a show stopper. there's no denying that. >> reporter: on the night packed with superstar performances. "the voice" may have launched a new star

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