On May 22, 2018, Brynn Cartelli was crowned the winner of The Voice. With her win, the fifteen - year - old became the youngest winner in the show 's history. Sawyer Fredericks at sixteen was the youngest previously. With her victory, Kelly Clarkson became the first new coach to win on her first season, and overall, the third female winning coach, behind Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera. Additionally, runner - up Britton Buchanan became the highest - placing artist who advanced via an Instant Save, following Joshua Davis of season eight and Chris Jamison of season seven, who both placed third.
who coached the winner of the voice last year
Kelly Clarkson