The Voice USA has a brand new winner, and their winning performance of “A Million Dreams” is currently making the rounds online, amassing over 4.3 million views in just four weeks.
Sofronio Vasquez made TV talent show history in December when he was crowned the first Asian male winner of The Voice USA. Watching this clip back, it’s no wonder Sofronio stole the hearts of so many voters with his astounding vocals!
“A Million Dreams” — taken from the 2017 musical, The Greatest Showman — might sound like an easy pop song to sing. But to perform it with that unmissable, musical theatre glitz of personality and passion is another game entirely, and one which comes naturally to Sofronio. His voice isn’t just powerful, but dynamic in its tones and awe-striking ability to shift between sensitivity and sublime strength. Sofronio’s R&B vocal runs, leading the track to its sweet finale, are the icing on the cake.
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Sofronio doesn’t simply sing the song we’ve all heard a thousand times before; he reimagines the world-famous melody to suit his own voice and amplify his rare breed of star power. And it was truly a winning moment for Sofronio, whether he took home the crown or not, as the confetti poured across his backdrop, leaving the 32-year-old singer on the cusp of bawling his eyes out while the celebrity judges applauded.
Back in the blind audition stage, Sofronio made himself an instant icon by convincing all four judges to turn their chairs in rapid-fire, before he’d even reached the third line of his song. Voice USA judge Snoop Dogg hit the button within seconds, spellbound by the first hint of Sofronio’s soulful voice, before Michael Buble, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani followed in quick succession; one of the fastest, four out of four chair turns ever seen on the show!
This wasn’t the first time Sofronio competed for the crown, however. In 2017, he entered the Philippines’ own competition show, “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” singing hits by Adele, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, George Michael, and more, before landing in seventh place. He joined the show again for the 2019 All Star series, finishing as third runner-up.
Sofronio has revealed that his musical roots stem back to his father, who taught him an undying love for singing. But rather than dive into the performing arts, Sofronio instead followed in his father’s footsteps to become a dental hygienist. After his father died, however, Sofronio took singing in his stride, moving to New York to continue working in dentistry while making Voice USA history on the side!
As the season winner, Sofronio won $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal. Music Man readers can expect his debut album to hit record stores in the next year.
Sofronio Vasquez has undeniably carved his name into the history of The Voice USA with his unforgettable rendition of “A Million Dreams.” His remarkable talent and heartfelt performance have captured the admiration of millions. To delve deeper into Sofronio’s journey and witness this mesmerizing moment, explore the links below and experience the magic firsthand!