Trio DEK of Hearts Bring Energy to ‘The Voice’ Finale With Standout ‘Fishin’ in the Dark’ Performance

The Season 28 finale of The Voice kicked off last night with a round of unforgettable performances from four coach-selected artists, along with two wildcard acts voted in by America. Among the wildcards, was Team Niall’s trio, DEK of Hearts, who opened round one with a lively performance of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark.”

Taking the stage, the three band members emerged as a set of silhouettes set against a wooden set illuminated by bright red lights, with a calming starry night backdrop behind them. Their effortless harmonies soared across the stage and seamlessly blended with moments where each member showcased their individual vocals during their warm, groovy rendition of the 1987 classic. By the end of the performance, both the crowd and all four coaches were on their feet, cheering in awe at the unforgettable delivery.

DEK of Hearts also earned rave reviews from their own coach as well as coach Reba McEntire.

The country icon proudly declared, “You guys know how much I love you. That sounded terrific. I’ve loved that song forever and y’all knocked it out of the ballpark.”

Horan added, “Consistency is king around this place, and these guys have never ever, ever put a foot wrong…You guys do bring it every single time. I’m so proud of you. What a way to start the finale of The Voice.”

DEK of Hearts, along with the other finalists, each performed two songs during last night’s episode. They were tasked with choosing a contemporary hit and a classic in order to showcase the versatility of their vocal skills. For the trio’s second performance, they delivered a hauntingly beautiful rendition of James Bay’s “Let It Go.”

This performance had a completely different vibe from their first. The western-style stage was transformed into something more intimate, with a thick fog drifting across the floor and spotlights highlighting the trio. They also slowed things down a bit musically, leaning into the quieter moments to show off their vocals and the way they connect as a band while delivering the painful lyrics of accepting that a relationship has run its course. The group even elevated their ensembles, donning a more classic look to match the performance.

Despite a small technical hiccup that broke out at the start of their delivery, the band didn’t let anything slow them down. They quickly recovered, proving once again why they deserve a place in this competition.

Horan first made sure to commend them on their professionalism in the unexpected moment.

“That would shake a lot of artists and I thought you did such a good job to recover from that,” he noted before asking for America to continue voting the talented act going into finale night.

“Vote for DEK of Hearts, folks. C’mon let’s get this win.”

Going into the finale, DEK of Hearts and Aiden Ross represented Team Niall while Aubrey Nicole represented Team Reba, Jazz McKenzie and Max Chambers represented team Michael, and Ralph Edwards represented Team Snoop.

By the end of the night, America locked in their votes for the final time this season and selected the winner of The Voice Season 28. This marks the first time that The Voice finalists were selected not only by the Coaches but also by viewers at home.

Fans can tune in tonight, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9/8c on NBC to watch a slew of star-studded performances before the ultimate winner is crowned.