At 61, Kyle Davis is proving that age is no barrier to success on The Voice Season 30. The singer from Prince George, Virginia, made history during his Blind Audition by earning a four-chair turn with his performance of Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes. His talent impressed Kelly Clarkson so much that she confidently declared she could win the season with him.

Davis has continued to prove his worth on Team Kelly, most recently winning a difficult Battle against Matthew Chiu with a performance of Phil Collins’ Take Me Home. Beyond his impressive voice, there are several surprising facts about the oldest contestant on this season of The Voice.

1. He made history with a four-chair turn at 61

Davis became the oldest contestant to earn a four-chair turn on The Voice after performing In Your Eyes during the Blind Auditions. All four coaches, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Queen Latifah and Riley Green, turned their chairs for him.

Clarkson was the first to turn, followed by Green, Levine and Queen Latifah. The coaches praised Davis for his emotional delivery, distinctive voice and ability to tell a story through music.

Clarkson compared his voice to Peter Gabriel and Bono, praising the mix of storytelling, rasp and emotion in his performance. She was so impressed that she told him, “I swear I can win with you. Remember me. I turned first.”

Davis ultimately chose Clarkson as his coach, giving her another reason to believe she could win Season 30.

2. He once had a record deal before stepping away from music

Although viewers are meeting Davis as a contestant on The Voice, he had already built a musical career long before joining the competition.

During his Blind Audition, Davis revealed that he had a record deal with Phil Ramone before taking time away from the industry. He also released a couple of records and spent years touring before deciding to focus on raising his children.

In the early 2000s, Davis stepped away from music and became a real estate agent. As his children grew older and began singing themselves, he gradually rediscovered his love for music.

His return to the stage is not simply a new career opportunity. It is also a chance to reconnect with a passion he had put aside for years.

3. His daughter secretly helped bring him to The Voice

One of the most surprising details about Davis’ journey is that he did not initially know he was being considered for The Voice.

His oldest daughter, Ande, submitted videos of him to the show. That meant the early stages of the screening process were already underway before Davis knew what was happening.

The opportunity eventually brought him to one of the biggest stages of his career, where he earned praise from all four coaches and joined Team Kelly.

Davis has also made it clear that he wants his journey to inspire people who believe they may have missed their chance to follow their dreams.

“I just want to show people out there that your musicality doesn’t expire,” he said ahead of his Battle Round performance.

Kyle Davis Wins His Battle on The Voice

Davis recently faced fellow Team Kelly singer Matthew Chiu in a Battle Round performance of Phil Collins’ Take Me Home. Clarkson chose the song because she believed both contestants could shine with it.

While Adam Levine called Davis one of his favorites and praised his ability to move listeners, Queen Latifah described his performance as strong, bold and powerful. She ultimately favored Chiu, who impressed her with his stage presence.

Clarkson also found the decision difficult, praising Davis’ timeless style and telling him, “Your voice is what I listen to when I want to listen to vinyl.”

Despite Chiu’s impressive performance, Clarkson selected Davis as the winner, calling it her hardest Battle yet.

With a historic Blind Audition, years of musical experience and a family member who helped make his comeback possible, Davis has already given viewers plenty of reasons to root for him. His journey also carries a message that goes beyond the competition: it is never too late to chase a dream.

The Voice Season 30 airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes streaming on Peacock the following day.