And then there were three!Adam Sanders, Cassidy DanielsandChanning Wilsonwere the finalists in Season 1 of theTaylor Sheridan-Blake-Shelton-Keith Urbansinging competition,The Road,and as the Top 3, they had the honor of performing their final songs at the historic Ryman Auditorium for the last round of the competition.
It's a brand new audience for the finale, so everything is on the line as they open up for Keith one final time. The fate of the final three rested solely in the hands of the audience who voted to pick the winning musician. The winner received a spot at Stagecoach, a recording contract and $250,000.
Here's our spoiler-free recap of who wonThe RoadSeason 1.
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Who wonThe RoadSeason 1 (2025)?
Adam SandersAge:36Location:Lake City, Fla.
Who was eliminated onThe RoadSeason 1 finale tonight?
Cassidy DanielsAge:25Location:Marion, N.C.
Channing WilsonAge:49Location:Lafayette, Ga.
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Who finished at the top onThe Road?
After the votes were tallied, the three finalists finished in this position:
Third place:Cassidy DanielsSecond place:Channing WilsonFirst place:Adam Sanders
"I worked really hard to get here and a lot of answeredprayers," Adam said. "We did it. You lean on your faith when there's hard days in this business. Channing and I had a talk on the bus and we said, 'Man, it's the guys and the gals that don't give up on their dreams that will eventually make it.' I have never wavered. This is the only thing I've wanted to do. I look back at all I've been through and I'm just grateful that's all I can say."
What songs were performed onThe Roadfinale?
CHANNING WILSON
Cover: "The Ride" byDavid Allan ColeOriginal: "Blues Comin' On"
CASSIDY DANIELS
Cover: "Crazy On You" byHeartOriginal: "Crazy Love"
ADAM SANDERS
Cover: "That Ain't No Way to Go" byBrooks & DunnOriginal: "All Summer Long"
The Roadfull season is currently streaming on Paramount+.
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