And after guesses ranging from Madonna to Idina Menzel and Gwyneth Paltrow, when the solar dust settled, it turned out that the odds-on favorite to win this season was none other than “How Do I Live” singer LeAnn Rimes. But it was her peerless voice that really made fans think that the woman behind the mask might be a legendary country star whose unmistakable sound has been in our ears for more than 25 years. The clue packages for Sun hinted at a performer who started early, along with lots of references to the color blue and Disney. But it was her explosive finale run through Brandi Carlile’s “The Story” that helped write the final chapter in what the singer says was a purpose-driven narrative she tried to build over the course of the socially distanced, audience-less season.
Well, season 4 of The Masked Singer is in the books, and this year’s winner was crowned in an emotional finale on Wednesday night that featured a final showdown between this season’s top three: Sun, Mushroom and Crocodile.Īnd when the glitter settled and the masks came off, it was Sun that shone through, taking the crown after an epic run that included a titanic opening-night cover of Lizzo’s “ Cuz I Love You,” a fun, throwback “ Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” moving versions of Billie Eilish’s “ When the Party’s Over” and Kesha’s “ Praying” that nearly brought the judges to tears and a sensual run through Janis Joplin’s “ Piece of My Heart” that helped make her an unstoppable force on the show.