Season 5 of NBC's 'The Voice' has come to an end, and as was hugely anticipated the winner is island girl from Jamaica Tessane Chin, this dynamic vocalist has captured the hearts and minds of the audience who tuned in to every episode, and by far and wide audiences from around the world. She has truly epitomized the heart of a warrior, and the fierce competitive spirit of the Caribbean People, representing the various cultures of the region in her deportment and personality. Tessane has definitely taken the musical world by storm, and at times had her vocal coach Adam Levine speechless, she truly carried her nation's flag proudly, and more than held her own in an arena of superb talent and rehearsed rivalry. I started following her performances and the show from her spirited rendition of Jimmy Cliff's classic; 'many rivers to cross'.

Tessane nailed the key and the melody with consummate ease and poise, and mirrored the timelessness of this song with infectious vibes and a style all of her own. Later on she then had everyone breathless with a forceful and complete rendition of 'bridge over troubled waters', right there and then I wondered if she could top that performance, as all others in the competition seemed to be affected by her command and seemingly flawless vocal prowess. Then the magical moment came, and for a time it seemed as though the earth stood still as she belted out a Whitney Houston classic 'i have nothing'; honestly I felt chills as I watched in amazement as she caressed those high notes with power and finesse, it was easily the performance of the entire season.

If I were to describe Tessane from a vocal perspective, it would be a fusion of Whitney with Celine, and tinged occasionally by spots of Minne Rippleton, what is even more impressive is her apparent ability to put words together on the spot, she appears to be humble and sincere in her responses. There are many memories and lessons to be gathered from this season's show, and the producers now are challenged to maintain a quality that has certainly raised a notch. Relationships were built, and people got the treasured opportunities to meet and work with some of the best in the music business, it is my hope that the camaraderie and warmth displayed by the various competitors, would serve as an example to the rest of us; it seemed genuine enough. Thanks for the performances Tessane and for moving us with your passion and strong vocal ability, we hope sincerely that you would now move on to greater things, and that this result would propel your career into the next dimension of success and reward. To all those who dream, remember that you can lose it if you don't act, and so like Tessane, let's continue to believe and seek the support of those who still believe in us, for the reality of our victory just like Tessane's will be sweet and rewarding. Work for as hard and as long as you can, and never ease up; never stop, until all has been exhausted to the fulfillment of your dream and your reality.