Los Angeles May 23 (IANS) Brynn Cartelli 15 has been announced as the winner of season 14 of "The Voice" thereby becoming the youngest ever to win the Emmy Award-winning singing competition series.
The fan-favorite contestant Cartelli known for her mature sound and style was crowned the winner on Tuesday reports people.com.
The Longmeadow High School freshman toppled the shows earlier teen winners -- Danielle Bradbery (season 4) and Sawyer Christopher Fredericks (season 8) who were both 16.
Cartelli s win also marks the very first victory for first-time coach Kelly Clarkson.
"Kelly behind the scenes is the same way you see her on camera. She is hilarious. She s really real and caring. I ve always looked up to her and now that I can get advice from her it s incredible " Cartelli said.
"I m gonna be Brynn s big sis(ter) for life. One just because I love her parents. We would totally barbeque. She s kind of stuck with me regardless if she desires it or not " Clarkson joked.
"I love being her friend I love being her mentor and being her cheerleader " she added.
The star-studded evening featured special performances by Jason Aldean James Bay Big Sean Florence + The Machine Halsey Dua Lipa and season 13 winner Chloe Kohanski.
Cartelli was paired up with one of her idols Julia Michaels for a medley of "Issues" and "Jump".

--IANS nv/in