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Who Won The Road?
The winner of The Road Season 1 (2025) is Adam Sanders. A 36‑year‑old country singer‑songwriter from Lake City, Florida, he closed the season at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium with a finale that felt like one long exhale after years of trying to break through. Viewers didn’t just vote for a random TV favorite; they backed someone who has been grinding in Nashville for nearly a decade, playing small venues, writing songs, and quietly building a career.
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The finale result also came with proper stakes: Adam walked away with a recording contract, a $250,000 cash prize, a Red Bull prize package, and a performance slot at the 2026 Stagecoach festival. For a musician at this stage of life and career, that is not just a trophy moment; it is a shortcut to rooms and stages that usually take years to access, if at all. There was a genuine emotional beat when he talked about never giving up on his dream and leaning on faith during the tougher years, which made the win feel earned rather than just another “TV twist” ending.
Finale Contestants
The finale of The Road narrowed down to three finalists: Adam Sanders, Cassidy Daniels, and Channing Wilson. They all got to perform at the Ryman, opening for Keith Urban one last time, which is the kind of line you brag about forever in any musician bio. The audience in the venue, not the celebrity mentors or producers, decided the winner through live ratings and votes, which added that slightly chaotic, “anything can happen” energy.
Their final placements looked like this:
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3rd place – Cassidy Daniels, 25, a rocker‑leaning country singer from Marion, North Carolina, who later wondered if doing two rock songs at the Ryman cost her the title.
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2nd place – Channing Wilson, 49, from Lafayette, Georgia, who brought more of that seasoned, storyteller vibe and left fans quoting his advice about holding onto the feeling of a good audience.
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1st place – Adam Sanders, who leaned into his strengths as a contemporary country artist and connected tightly with Keith Urban’s crowd, which probably didn’t hurt.
On paper it reads like a standard competition outcome, but the reactions online showed a proper debate some rooting for Cassidy’s big vocals, others saying the show got it “exactly right” by crowning someone who had already put in years in the industry.
Where to Watch the Finale Episodes?
The finale of The Road aired on CBS, and full episodes of the show are available to stream on Paramount+, with availability also through the CBS website and participating TV providers. Viewers in regions where Global TV carries the show can catch episodes, including the lead‑up to the finale, via the Global TV site and app as well.
For streaming:
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In the US, The Road is listed under CBS shows on Paramount+, where Season 1 episodes roll out and remain available on demand.
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In select international markets, episodes are accessible through services like StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV, and other regional partners, so it helps to search “The Road Season 1 stream” in the local OTT ecosystem.
Clips, performance highlights, and promos with Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, and Gretchen Wilson are also circulated on CBS and Paramount+ social channels, which is handy for those who just want the winning performance and key finale moments without committing to watching the entire season.
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Disclaimer
Information about The Road Season 1 winner, finalists, prize details, and streaming options is based on recent entertainment reports and official broadcaster listings. Details such as availability, schedules, or future seasons may change, so viewers are encouraged to verify with official network platforms and updated OTT catalogues.
