Aggie singer Aiden Ross takes home the top prize on the national stage, mentored by coach Niall Horan and wowing judges including Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg.

COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University sophomore Aiden Ross has clinched the title of “The Voice” champion, securing a historic win as the first Aggie ever to take home the top prize on the iconic NBC singing competition. In a nail-biting finale, Ross’s remarkable vocal talent impressed a superstar panel of coaches—Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire—and captivated viewers nationwide.

After weeks of intense live performances and competition, Ross was declared the winner, prevailing over five other talented finalists. His victory marks a crowning achievement for both the young artist and the university community that supported his journey.

Mentorship from a Pop Star: The Niall Horan Connection

This season, Ross was guided by coach and former One Direction member Niall Horan, who selected him to represent Team Horan in the finale. Ross credits Horan with providing exceptional mentorship and creative inspiration throughout the competition.

“I have a great connection with him. He has been a great mentor to me throughout this process,” Ross said. “He also just makes the kind of music that I want to create one day.”

Ross is currently studying industrial distribution at Texas A&M, admitting he initially avoided pursuing a music degree due to uncertainty about his future in the industry.

“I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I didn’t think that there was a space in it for me,” Ross confessed. “But since ‘The Voice’ started, I started to see this light. And the farther I’ve gotten in this process, it’s just started to burn brighter and brighter.”

Finding His Voice in Aggieland

Although not a music major, Ross found his artistic community at Texas A&M by joining the acclaimed a cappella group HardChord DynaMix. That experience, he says, solidified his sense of belonging.

“I think the moment that I realized that I belonged at Aggieland was whenever I joined the a cappella group… I was immediately welcomed with open arms,” Ross recalled. “I think that’s just a really special thing about this university — that with it being such a big school, there’s a space for everybody, as long as you’re willing to seek it out.”

Balancing academics and his rising music career has been a unique challenge. “I’m not a full-time student currently, but I am still taking classes, and so finding that balance between doing my schoolwork and doing my music work has been really fun, but really interesting,” he noted.

A Launchpad for a Music Career

Ross’s momentum has been building. In September, he released his debut single, “Everything and More,” which has already amassed nearly 150,000 streams. Winning “The Voice” has now given him the definitive confidence to pursue music full-time.

“I’m ready to give music my everything,” Ross declared after his victory.

His win not only makes university history but also serves as an inspiration to students, proving that passion and dedication can forge a path to national acclaim, regardless of one’s declared major. The Aggie network now has a new champion—one whose voice has echoed triumphantly from campus to coast.

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Interview with Aiden Ross and official results from NBC’s “The Voice” Season finale.