Special to the Times Vedette
The inaugural season of CBS’s singing competition, “The Road,” concluded on Dec. 21 with Adam Sanders being crowned the winner. Sanders received a prize package that included: $250,000, a recording contract, a performance slot at Stagecoach Country Music Festival in April 2026, and a Red Bull prize package.
Sanders performed at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort in November as part of the Nashville Writer’s Round, singing Cole Swindell’s “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” and Dustin Lynch’s “Hell of a Night,” plus cuts for Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley.
During the finale for “The Road,” the finalists performed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Each contestant showcased their talents through a group performance and individual songs, with audience votes determining the winner. Sanders’ emotional performances, particularly his original song “All Summer Long,” resonated well with the audience, leading to his victory.