WATCH: ‘The Voice’ Contestant Proposes To Girlfriend On Stage After Morgan Wallen ‘Spin You Around’ Cover
Jacob Ryan Gustafson didn’t get a coach, but he left with a fiancée.

Jacob Ryan Gustafson; Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC
Jacob Ryan Gustafson took the stage for the second round of The Voice Season 28 Blind Auditions on Tuesday. While the singer didn’t manage to earn a chair turn, he still made a lasting impression when he proposed to his girlfriend.
The 35-year-old firefighter from Yucaipa, California, first showcased his talent by performing his rendition of Morgan Wallen’s “Spin You Around.” The coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg each listened intently as Jacob poured his heart into the moving lyrics while strumming his acoustic guitar.
During his delivery, Bublé commented, “I love those character voices,” to which Horan responded, “Me too.”
It was clear that a few of the coaches were struggling with whether or not to push the big red button in front of them. But by the time Jacob strummed his last chords, none of the chairs had turned, meaning he would not advance in the competition.
Before hearing the coaches give their feedback on the performance, Jacob asked if he could have someone important join him on stage.
“She is the reason why I’m here,” he said as his girlfriend Jennifer made her way towards him.
Reba McEntire was first to give a warm welcome to Jennifer.
She said, “Very nice to meet you. Welcome to The Voice.”
Horan was first to share his thoughts on Jacob’s audition.
“I got to be honest with you, Jacob. I was so close. If I could press it now, I would, but I’m so sorry.”
Snoop Dogg took a moment to share his gratitude and appreciation for the singer’s bravery as he puts his life on the line each day as a first responder.
“Let me commend you for the firefighting that you do every day to keep us safe out here in California.”
The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper offered Jacob a glimmer of hope, saying he would keep following his journey and, one day, might have the opportunity to work together under his label.
Snoop continued, “If this is what you really do, I’m going to follow you. I’m going to see what you working with, and I do have a record label too, so we may be able to work out a few things, brother J.”
“That would be amazing,” Jacob responded.
Then, Jacob surprised everyone in the room when he professed his love for his girlfriend.

“This life is a beautiful life and I’m so blessed and even right now, if I could change anything, the only thing I change is your last name.”
Jennifer had tears in her eyes as she watched the man in front of her get down on one knee, pull a ring out of his pocket and ask, “Will you marry me?”
She gave a subtle nod of the head and then shared a kiss with her new fiancé. The coaches quickly surrounded them, offering words of congratulations on the milestone moment.
“Oh, go ahead Jacob,” Snoop encouraged, adding “get her J” and a loud “congratulations.”
“Okay, so you won The Voice,” Bublé pointed out.
The “Haven’t Met You Yet” singer later added, “Jacob shows you that there are no losers on The Voice. What a beautiful moment. Yeah, nobody turned, but the person that he wanted most said yes.”
Jacob Ryan Gustafson may be ending his journey on The Voice, but he’s just beginning a new chapter as a newly engaged man.
The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.








