WATCH: Reba McEntire and Ruby Leigh Team Up For Festive Duet

Reba McEntire and Ruby Leigh spread Christmas cheer with a festive performance of Brenda Lee’s iconic holiday hit, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” during the finale of NBC’s The Voice on Tuesday evening (Dec. 19). 

The set of The Voice was transformed into what appeared to be a Christmas market for their performance. With vendors and various people bustling about the scene, Reba and Ruby took center stage to deliver a standout performance. Sporting festive green tops for the occasion, the singers captivated the audience as they belted out the lyrics to the Brenda Lee hit. 

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Their performance comes on the heels of the 65th anniversary of the holiday hit and just days after Lee celebrated her first-ever No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song. 

Reba Also Performed With Jacquie Roar

Ruby Leigh wasn’t the only contestant who had a chance to sing with Reba during The Voice finale. The country superstar also teamed up with fellow Team Reba contestant Jacquie Roar to deliver a cover of Wynonna Judd’s “No One Else On Earth.” This performance even garnered praise from Wynonna herself! Click HERE to check it out. 

About Ruby Leigh

Ruby Leigh is just 16 years old and was a front-runner of the competition from the start. She earned a four-chair turn with her unique yodel performance of Patsy Montana’s “I Want To Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart.” She was full of confidence and earned praise from the entire coaches panel. While each coach clammored for her attention, it was Reba who she had the most in common with. 

“Ruby, as young as you are, being a fan of Patsy Montana, I’m a third-generation rodeo brat. So Patsy Montana, a country western singer, not just country. There is a difference. I’m very flattered, very proud of my heritage that you’re singing this song. Matter of fact, my mama could yodel and she taught me how to yodel,” Reba shared before yodeling from her big red chair. 

Ultimately, Ruby chose to join Team Reba and enjoyed a wildly successful season The Voice. She covered songs such as Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” Linda Ronstat’s “Long, Long Time,” and  “You Lie” by Cee Cee Chapman, which was later recorded by Reba McEntire.

Thanked Her Supporters

She made it to the finale where she earned the coveted spot of runner-up. Following the show, she reflected on her journey and thanked everyone who supported her along the way. 

Alongside a series of photos from the show, Ruby Leigh wrote, “Well. That’s it the Voice finale was tonight. I am so thankful for all the people I’ve met and all the amazing bonds I’ve made. Thank you to everyone on the show and everyone that has voted and believed in me I love you all!” 

Season 24 Finale

These performances were part of the two-night finale, which also featured special guests Earth, Wind & Fire, who performed a medley of hits from their extensive catalog spanning a whopping five decades. Keith Urban made a special appearance to deliver his chart-topping “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” which had now amassed over 1 billion streams. AJR performed a mash-up of “Bang!” and “Yes I’m a Mess” from their new album, and Tyla sang her Billboard Top 10 hit, “Water.” Additionally, Dan + Shay, who will make their debut as coaches on the next season of The Voice, made a special appearance to perform “Bigger Houses,” the title track of their latest album. 

Huntley (Team Niall), Jacquie Roar (Team Reba), Lila Forde (Team Legend), Mara Justine Team Niall), and Ruby Leigh (Team Reba) competed to win this season of The Voice, and the winner was revealed as Huntley at the conclusion of the show.