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'The Voice' Season 25 finale: Internet claims US Army Field Band's lead singer was 'better than the finalists'

United States Army Field Band has performed in all 50 states across the US as well as 25 other countries, with over 400 shows annually 

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: The musicians of the US Army Field Band returned to 'The Voice' for the Season 25 finale, one year after their last appearance. Viewers couldn't contain their excitement over the special guest performance, with many even suggesting that they stole the show from the finalists.

Before taking the stage, band members Kyra Dorn, James Wilson, Sarah Polinski, and Joseph Mazzara engaged in a lively chat with 'The Voice' host Carson Daly, sharing insights into why performing is essential for them to perform.

"We’re not just representing the people that are serving now,” Joseph explained. “We’re representing everyone who has won the uniform before us." James pointed out, “It’s worth singing about, and to represent [the] ambassadors of the army with music is special.”

Members of the US Army Field Band gathered among the audience to cheer on the field band as they sang 'NEEDTOBREATHE' and Gavin DeGraw's track "Brother." 

On X, one excited fan wrote, "Okay now I’m bawling with the army members singing!" Another fan chimed in, "Beautiful performance from the U.S. Army Field Band."

One fan wrote, "Kinda awkward that the lead singer Kyra in the US Army Field Band performance is better than the finalists." Another added, "The Army Field Band WOW."

One fan posted, "The US Army Field Band was amazing!" Another person added, "The U.S. Army Field Band brought their beautiful voices, great harmonies & passion to the stage. This was so uplifting. Touching."

Kyra Don joined the US Army to stay away from music

After the show, Kyra revealed that she initially joined the United States Army to take a break from music. However, her passion for performance ultimately led her to audition for and join the United States Army Field Band. "I can sing and I think I'm pretty dynamic," she stated.

She added, "So I decided to believe in myself. When the opportunity of me singing was ever even a thought, I knew that I wasn’t going to turn back. When I first won the audition for this job, I just remember being told, 'Congratulations!' And I fell to my knees, and I started crying. I get the opportunity to live out my dreams." 

What does the US Army Field Band do?

The United States Army's traveling musical ensemble, the United States Army Field Band, is based in Washington, DC. It has performed in all 50 states across the US as well as 25 other countries, with over 400 shows annually. 

The Army Field Band, which is based at Fort George G Meade in Maryland, comprises five distinctive performance groups: the Commercial Music Group, which includes the Army Rappers, the Concert Band, the Soldiers' Chorus, the Jazz Ambassadors, and the Six-String Soldiers.

The Band holds the prestigious responsibility of leading the opening segment of the Presidential Inaugural Parade every four years.

Its illustrious resume includes performances at the Kennedy Center Honors, the annual home finale of the Baltimore Orioles, the 1995 Presidential Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of V-J Day, the 40th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, the National Memorial Day Concert, the state funerals of Presidents Reagan and Ford, and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, among numerous other significant events.

Does the US Army Field Band serve?

Active Duty Soldiers who serve as Army Band Officers have a rotation of postings throughout their careers. They might be of use in the following places: "Pershing's Own," the US Army Band (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA), the Field Band of the US Army, and Fort Meade, MD.

'The Voice' Season 25 finale results are to be announced on Tuesday, May 21 at 9 pm ET on NBC. The 'The Voice' part one finale is now live, and fans have until May 21 at 7 am ET to cast their votes!