Jordan Smith reflected on his journey since winning The Voice in 2015, sharing how he’s grown as an artist and person over the past decade. From his vocal style to his creative approach, he opens up about some of the biggest differences between then and now.

It seems everyone badly wants a career as a singer. Thousands audition for shows like American Idol, The Voice and America’s Got Talent every year. Those aspiring musicians hope their audition will catch the ear of the right person and forever transform their lives. For some who go before those judges and coaches, that certainly does happen.

Jordan Smith is one of those people who had his life forever changed on one of those popular shows. As a member of Adam Levine’s team, Jordan won The Voice in 2015. Now, 10 years after his big win on the NBC show, the gospel singer is talking about how he has changed in the decade since winning the top spot on The Voice.

Jordan mentioned the importance of being real, true and authentic both as an artist and an individual.

“There’s so much that’s happened on the journey since 2015 to now,” he said. “And I think more, I think more than anything; I’m just learning the importance of authenticity and genuineness and being myself more than ever. I learned that lesson on The Voice, so it sounds so silly to say that I’m still learning it, but it’s been this ongoing process throughout the last 10 years.”

Later in the interview, Jordan added that he’s also learned that just because he’s presented with an opportunity, he doesn’t have to take it.

“And I finally feel like I’m in a place creatively; I don’t feel like I have to jump on every opportunity,” he said. “I don’t have to, like, run at every open door. I want to be selective about the things that I do, and I want them to be things that I’m passionate about.”

He mentioned that he wants to stretch himself artistically and see what he is capable of when it comes to music. 

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”