- Aiden Ross, 20, is a finalist on The Voice Season 28 as a member of Team Niall Horan.
- His Blind Audition earned a four-chair turn; standout covers included Adele and Damien Rice.
- Ross keeps a college backup plan, staying enrolled at Texas A&M for engineering.
Aiden Ross’s road to The Voice finale
College student Aiden Ross is headed to the Season 28 finale of NBC’s The Voice. The 20-year-old pop vocalist won over coaches and viewers with powerful, emotional covers and ultimately chose Niall Horan as his coach after a four-chair turn during his Blind Audition.
Ross’s performances have consistently impressed judges and audiences. His Blind Audition of Adele’s “Love in the Dark” prompted all four chairs to turn, a rare achievement that launched his run on the show.
Embedded performances:
- Blind Audition — Adele, “Love in the Dark”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXX-FOGFjs
- Battle Round — Julia Michaels, “What a Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfNdxGsqFYw
- Knockouts — Billie Eilish, “When the Party’s Over”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urk1uth-5UM
- Playoffs — Damien Rice, “The Blower’s Daughter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqkM4e4ukiQ
Standout performances that earned his spot
Ross won his Battle against teammate Ava Nat and then bested Liam Von Elbe in the Knockouts. In the Playoffs, his rendition of Damien Rice’s “The Blower’s Daughter” stood out so strongly that Horan named him his team’s sole representative in the live shows.
Judges praised Ross’s vocal control, emotional delivery, and maturity on stage — qualities that helped him advance to the final rounds despite earlier elimination on a previous audition attempt. Ross told local outlet KAMU that his first run at the show taught him lessons and fueled growth that helped on this season.
Grateful for fellow contestants and growth
Ross has been vocal about how much he’s learned from competitors as well as coaches. In interviews he highlighted that being surrounded by high-caliber singers pushed him to improve as both a performer and a person.
“One thing that has helped me so much with this show is just being around all the other contestants,” Ross said, crediting peers for sharpening his craft.
Backup plan: college and faith
While chasing music, Ross has a clear backup plan. He’s registered for spring classes at Texas A&M, continuing work toward an engineering degree should a music career not immediately materialize. In a Facebook post he wrote he’s “trusting that God’s plan is bigger than anything I can see right now.”
Ross told KAMU that his post-show choices will depend on opportunities that arise: if a viable music path appears, he’ll pursue it; if not, he’s prepared to return to school.
What’s next
Aiden Ross will perform in the Season 28 Live Finale representing Team Niall Horan. Fans can revisit his YouTube performances above and tune in to the finale to see whether Ross’s momentum culminates in a win or if his next chapter will blend music and education.
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