Jermaine

Before Carson Daly began ticking off the results of the second season of ‘The Voice,’ he told Jermaine Paul that “You are not a background singer anymore.” Of course the longtime Alicia Keys vocalist had proven himself as a featured act before being announced the winner on Tuesday night but, his win vindicated a career’s worth of hard work and sacrifice.

No matter what the outcome of ‘The Voice’ season finale on Tuesday night, Jermaine Paul has left a strong impression on the show’s coaches — and perhaps more importantly, television viewers at home. The longtime Alicia Keys backup singer made his case to be crowned champion with three superb performances, including a duet of ‘Soul Man’ with Blake Shelton.