April 16, 2026, 1:16 p.m. CT
Mobile County native Alexia Jayy was topped the Season 29 winner of “The Voice” throughout Tuesday’s finale.
The 31-year-old R&B singer, who performed on Team Levine, rapidly emerged as a frontrunner this season after incomes the uncommon three-chair flip, signaling early help from the coaches.
Who is Alexia Jayy? Get to know the Alabama native and her journey to being topped this season’s winner on “The Voice.”
Who is Alexia Jayy?
Bri Jackson, recognized professionally as Jayy, grew up in Irvington, Mobile County, Alabama. She selected her stage title by taking “Alexia” from her center title and “Jayy” from Jackson. Balancing a rising music profession, she is additionally a mom of three.
She started singing at age 2, discovering her connection to music early. By age 9, she was acting at Amateur Night on the Apollo Theater, a world-famous stage.
Jayy additionally has robust ties to Alabama’s increased training and music communities. She attended Miles College, a traditionally Black school in Fairfield, Alabama, the place she sang within the Miles College Choir, in keeping with a celebratory Facebook submit from the College.
Standout Performances on “The Voice”
Throughout the season, Jayy captivated audiences with memorable performances, each of which built her momentum.
Her three-chair turner performance of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” during Blind Auditions set the stage for a consistent fan-driven push through the competition.
She victoriously sang her way through battles with performances of “Nightshift” and “You Give Good Love.”
In the semifinals, her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” secured her a spot within the finale. She adopted that with performances of “Lady Marmalade” and Adele’s “One and Only,” which helped solidify her win.
Jayy finally completed first within the competitors, forward of Team Kelly’s Liv Ciara, who positioned second. Team Legend’s Lucas West completed third, adopted by Mikenley Brown in fourth place.
Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter in Alabama for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect Team. Connect together with her on X @jenn_lindahl and e-mail at jlindahl@usatodayco.com.
