Mobile County woman wins season 29 of 'The Voice'

Alma Bryant High School graduate Alexia Jayy takes home the top prize

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:12am

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A striking black silhouette of a singer performing on stage, with bold geometric shapes in red and white creating an abstract, high-energy visual metaphor for a singing competition victory.A young singer from Alabama's Gulf Coast region claims the top prize on a national talent competition, inspiring her local community.Mobile Today

A 24-year-old woman from Mobile County, Alabama has been crowned the winner of the 29th season of the popular singing competition show "The Voice". Alexia Jayy, a graduate of Alma Bryant High School, was announced as the season's champion during the live finale episode that aired on Tuesday night.

Why it matters

Winning "The Voice" is a major career milestone that can launch an artist's professional music career. As a young, up-and-coming talent from a smaller market, Alexia Jayy's victory shines a spotlight on the vibrant music scene in Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast region.

The details

Alexia Jayy, who is originally from Irvington, Alabama, impressed viewers and the show's celebrity coaches throughout the season with her powerful vocals and versatile performance skills. In the finale, she beat out three other finalists to claim the grand prize of a recording contract.

  • The season 29 finale of "The Voice" aired live on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Alexia Jayy was announced as the winner during the live finale episode.

The players

Alexia Jayy

A 24-year-old singer from Irvington, Alabama who won season 29 of the reality singing competition show "The Voice".

Alma Bryant High School

The high school in Mobile County, Alabama that Alexia Jayy graduated from.

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What they’re saying

“Winning 'The Voice' is a dream come true. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to see what the future holds.”

— Alexia Jayy, Season 29 Winner of 'The Voice'

What’s next

Alexia Jayy will now begin work on her debut album as part of the recording contract prize. She is also expected to embark on a nationwide tour to promote her new music.

The takeaway

Alexia Jayy's victory on 'The Voice' showcases the wealth of musical talent in Alabama's Gulf Coast region and provides a major boost to her budding career as a professional singer-songwriter.