“Hillbilly Bone” Duet With Blake Leads to Bryce Leatherwood Voice Win

Blake Shelton said throughout this season on "The Voice" that there's never been a more country sounding name than Bryce Leatherwood.  On Tuesday night, both proved there's more to Bryce than just his name.  The season finale of television's top-rated talent competition kicked off with the two performing "Hillbilly Bone."  Bryce took over the Trace Adkins parts while Blake reprised his from the 2009 hit.

Okay, so this was Bryce's final performance of the season.  However, I always like to look back to the first.  And since he ended on a Blake Shelton tune, I hasten to point out that he got Blake to be the first to turn his chair in the Blind Audition Phase by performing ANOTHER of Blake's hits (albeit a Conway Twitty cover), "Goodbye Time."

Apparently, the kid knew what he was doing as last night he was crowned champion of this season in yet another win for Team Blake.  Who knows what's ahead?  There's never been a "Voice" winner that's really made an impact in country music.  Now, there have been plenty (Morgan Wallen, Brett Young for example) who have been involved, but not won, who have, but... That being said, Bryce Leatherwood's vocal talent is undeniable.  It would be great if the Nashville establishment can somehow get its act together and before Blake "retires" from the show at the end of next season and finds a way to make a success of one of the country-centric winners.  One thing's for sure not a problem.  I mean Blake's right, has there EVER been a better, more country name than Leatherwood?!

With the news that Season 23 will be Blake Shelton's last season, we wondered who will replace Blake on NBC's The Voice after he leaves. Who could fill the shoes of the longest-standing and most-winning coach on the show with 11 seasons under his belt before he embarks on his last Season, 23?

We gathered a handful of country stars we believe can get the job done and represent country music on the same level as Shelton.

Most people already know that Dolly is quick-witted, very funny, and would be a great chair turner on The Voice. However, she is also very lovely and would have a problem criticizing anyone or hurting the feelings of someone who dares to dream of music stardom. Plus, she is already so busy it's doubtful she would be able to handle a two-night-a-week TV schedule. Parton does say "yes" to a lot lately, and who knows, maybe she would take The Voice plunge if asked just right by NBC, whom she already has a TV movie deal with.

A little-known fact is that Brad was in the running for Luke Bryan's spot on American Idol before Idol chose Bryan. Brad has always been a funny guy and has even filled in as a host on Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC.

Carrie is quite faithful to American Idol, which made her the superstar she is today, so not sure if she would take an offer from The Voice as Kelly Clarkson did. However, if she did take a turn in the big red chair, no doubt she would be fabulous at it.

Tim would be great in the big red chair if he took over Shelton's spot on The Voice. With his budding acting career, he does spend a reasonable amount of time in California, so maybe a fit into The Voice would work for McGraw.

Keith did appear in The Voice Australia for several seasons before he bowed out recently to spend more time with his family. While he is well qualified, we are not sure he would swap one Voice in his native Australia to do the same in America. Urban was also an American Idol judge from 2013-2016.