The Voice Season 28: Team Snoop and Team Niall battle it out for the Playoffs

Team Snoop: Yoshihanna sang And I Am Telling You by Jennifer Holliday-- She left it all out there. Undeniable talent. Niall said, you were just amazing, the way you strutted down there, incredible performance yet again. Michael said when it came to showing why you deserve to be here, you were clutch city. Snoop said you should be making your own records.  

Team Niall: Kirbi sang Bruises by Louis Capaldi-- Wow, this performance is unbelievably provocative and inspiring. I love how she made this her own. Louis would LOVE this so much. Reba said that was so beautiful, everything about your voice was so pure and spiritual. Niall said you don't know how good you are. You have a special gift and you've taken it to another level. 

Team Snoop: Mindy Miller sang I'm Not Ready to Make Nice by The Chicks-- Reba said she is a big fan. Snoop said thanks for always being your best whenever you hit the stage. 

Team Niall: Aiden Ross sang The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice-- Everything about Aiden is genuine, full, raw, real, and complete. That performance was epic, simply gorgeous. Snoop said you need to be in the finals, Michael and Reba agreed. 

Team Niall: Ava Nat sang Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine-- Her ability to tell a story, she's just such a powerful artist; I have no idea how Niall is going to choose. Every single person should be in the finals. Snoop said Lord have mercy Ava, I was thoroughly impressed, you did an amazing job. Niall said your ability to tell a story is beyond belief. 

Team Snoop: Toni Lorene sand Bust Your Windows by Jasmine Sullivan-- This was a solid performance, great song choice, and so convincing. Niall said I wasn't scared of you til now. Snoop said Toni I have tears of joy. 

Team Niall: Dek of Hearts sang Helplessly Hoping by Crosby, Stills, and Nash-- What a masterful performance this is. These people truly all deserve to go before America for our vote. The way that The Voice set this up is criminal. Having 6 in the finals, we need more like 10. Reba said can you all do that 30 more times. Snoop said there is no one like you. 

Team Snoop: Ralph Edwards sang A Song for You by Donny Hathaway-- Niall said wreck it Ralph is at it again. Michael said you're the voice. Snoop said you brought back the memory of people I lost, it's a pleasure to call you my brother. 

Niall chose Aiden Ross to advance and Snoop chose Ralph Edwards to advance. I am thinking out of this group, America's vote will be Dek of Hearts. Those harmonies were undeniable. 

The Voice Season 28: The Playoffs Open with Teams Michael and Reba

Team Reba: Aaron Nichols sang Beer Never Broke My Heart by Luke Combs-- I could see him on the stage and hear him on the radio right now. This song was so perfect for him. 

Team Michael: Jazz McKenzie sang Don't Stop Believing by Journey-- The coaches were all loving this and I was not a fan. She sounded off in my opinion. Voice did not come through as well as I think they thought it did. I'd send her packing. 

Team Reba: Ryan Mitchell sang Undressed by Sombr-- I dig that he chose Sombr but I think he should have done Back to Friends. He has the store power to move forward but I don't think Reba will choose him outright. He could get voted through by the public. Reba loved what he brought and said she is so proud of him. 

Team Michael: Trinity sang Barracuda by Heart-- Love how she is always bringing a different side or piece of herself. This was risky-- I hope it pays off for her in the best way cause I am a big fan. She has an amazing voice, the last 30 seconds was, wow! Snoop said she just moved up in my book. 

Team Reba: Aubrey Nicole sang Black Velvet by Alannah Myles-- Aubrey has grown in each round. She's a start in my opinion. I loved the sultriness and smokiness in her voice; it reminded me a little bit of Leann Rimes. Reba said, wow! Niall said no doubt you deserve a place in the finale; you showed us another side of you that we haven't seen before. There's something special about you. Reba called her the perfect package. 

Team Michael: Rob Cole sang I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack-- Loved how Rob made the song his own because it's so well known. Reba said he touched her and he took a sweet song and made it better. Snoop said I'm sweet on you, you have superstar potential. 

Team Reba: Peyton Kyle sang Hold Back the River by James Bay-- I loved his confidence and how as he sang he walked up the stage closer. What a phenomenal vocal. Snoop said the way you took your time and worked it. I'd listen to your music. Reba said you give a lot in rehearsals, but you give even more when you get on the stage. 

Team Michael: Max Chambers sang A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke-- I loved it and it was definitely an inspired performance. I wanted a little more. I think I wanted to hear more passion when he says the "back down to my knees". Snoop said, that's the winner of The Voice. 

Michael chose Jazz, she's probably the only person on his team that I would not have picked. So I am really confused, but it was his choice. I would have chosen in order-- Trinity, Rob, Max, Jazz. 

Reba chose Aubrey, anyone she chose would have been a good choice. In order I would have picked Peyton, Aubrey or Aaron, and Ryan. 

The Voice Season 28: The Knockouts Come to an Impressive End

Team Reba: Austin Gilbert sang Eight Second Ride by Jake Owen vs. Peyton Kyle sang I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw-- Love Peyton's confidence and swagger on stage, this was a great song choice for him. Austin is awesome too, you can tell he just loves performing and being an artist. I wish both of these guys could move forward. Both strong artists with clear identity. Michael said you both showed up and left nothing, you both nailed it. Snoop said Austin that song was perfect for you. Peyton you're that pop act that can cross over. Niall liked the rock side of Austin, and said he would pick Peyton because he could surprise a lot of people out here, he can sing anything. 
Reba chose Peyton

Team Niall: Dustin Dale Gaspard sang She Talks to Angels by The Black Crows vs. Kirbi sang Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll-- For me, I am a fan of both but Kirbi wins this for me. She delivered that with such emotion and power. Reba enjoyed both but would go with Kirbi. Michael said what both did was special but Dustin is his guy. Snoop said Dustin you had me enjoying every minute of that. Kribi, that was the perfect song for you, that performance of that record right there, wow. Niall said Dustin you're an artist to your core. Kirbi that was your best performance without a shadow of a doubt.  
Niall chose Kirbi

Team Snoop: Lauren Anderson sang Try by Pink vs. Yoshihanaa sang You're All I Need to Get By by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell-- Wow! Yoshihanaa gave a stunning performance, that's such a classic song and she respected it lyrically. Lauren has continued to grow. Snoop had similar observations that I did for his comments. Snoop gave Yoshihanna the mic drop moment. 

Mic Drop Candidates: Max Chambers, Aaron Nichols, Dek of Hearts, Yoshihanna 

The Voice Season 28: You and I Watching the Knockouts

Team Reba: Cori Kennedy sang You and I by Lady Gaga vs. Aaron Nichols sang Hurricane by Band of Heathens-- Aaron just sounds like he has been doing this his whole life. There's something so deliberate and prolific about him as a performer. I liked Cori's performance, and how animated and personalized she made it. However, I would need to choose Aaron-- talent like his must be heard. He needs to be on the radio right now. Reba said she is so proud of both of them. Reba said she chose Aaron because he knows his lane, he's powerful, and he stays in it. She went as far as to choose him for her mic drop moment. Niall said Aaron could win the whole thing, and commented on what a powerful artist he is. 
Reba chose Aaron

Team Snoop: Carolina Rodriguez sang Love Song by The Cure vs. Mindy Miller sang In Color by Jamey Johnson-- Mindy has a beautiful voice, and stayed true to who she is as an artist. For me, Carolina is the surprise of this. Her performance was so technically good, but also full of emotion, and there was a maturity. It's like she grew up times ten. Carolina would be my choice. Niall said Mindy has such a great tone and so solid, and he said Carolina gave herself such a challenge and took it on. Reba said, Carolina, that sounded like it was from a Bond movie, and Mindy-- Jamie would be so proud of that. Michael appreciated both performances, but selfishly he would choose Carolina for the jazz part of her voice that he heard. 
Snoop chose Mindy 

Team Michael: Teo Ramdel sang It's My Life by Bon Jovi vs. Jazz McKenzie sang Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson-- Okay need to be totally honest both of them butchered two classic songs. This is a case where I wish both could be sent home to save someone else who has gone home undeservedly. Of course, the coaches all loved both of their performances. It seems like Jazz will be the one to move forward. I would have chosen Teo. I like Jazz but something about her performances feels forced. 
Michael chose Jazz

The Voice Season 28: What If I Never Get Over These Knockouts?

Team Reba: Conrad Khalil sang Closer by Neyo vs. Ryan Mitchell sang Zombie by The Cranberries-- I liked Ryan's performance but I think he could have chosen a better song to showcase his rock voice. He should have done like In My Hands by Fuel. Okay, so for me, I am loving Conrad's performance. I'd need to go with him. He told a story with his version of Closer. Michael said he would lean with Ryan. Snoop said both were great and it depends on what you're looking for-- R&B is Conrad and rock/ alternative is Ryan. Niall said Conrad reminds him of all the singers in R&B he listened to growing up. Ryan you have grown immensely. 
Reba chose Ryan 

Team Michael: Rob Cole sang Wondering Why by The Red Clay Strays vs. Marty O'Reilly sang The Letter by Joe Cocker-- Loved Rob's performance, that was so strong yet gentle. I think Rob could win The Voice. Marty's voice has all the growl and rasp. Like Zac Brown said, it sounds like he sings from a place of pain. Snoop said ain't nothing but the dog in you. Rob, the way you started on the piano, you're a superstar. Niall said neither one of them should be going home. Reba said Marty channeled Joe.
Michael chose Rob 

Lightning Round: 

Team Michael: Trinity sang I'm Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston vs. Jack Austin sang -- Michael chose Trinity

Team Niall: Dek of Hearts sang What If I Never Get Over You by Lady A vs. Kayleigh Clark sang Blue by Leann Rimes--  Wow! Dek of Hearts was so good, I loved the dynamics in their performance and the harmonies. Kayleigh's performance was so inspired, and I love how she made Blue her own. Snoop said Dek of Hearts when you all sing together, magic. He loved Kayleigh's yodeling. Niall said Kayleigh, you took all of Joe's notes, and Dek of Hearts it's so rare that all people in the group can sing.  
Niall chose Dek of Hearts and used his Mic Drop on them 

The Voice Season 28: The Knockouts-- I'll Be There When the Party's Over

Team Snoop: 

Natalia Albertini sang I Wish by Stevie Wonder vs. Toni Lorene sang Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle-- Wow, Toni was up first and that performance was mic drop worthy to me. She sang the heck out of that song. Natalia has great performance quality and I loved the song choice for her. Reba said Natalia's performance was spectacular, and she called Toni's range incredible. She would lean towards Natalia. Niall and Michael would lean towards Toni. Snoop said Natalia made the record hers, and Toni your voice and your energy matched. 
Snoop chose Toni    

Team Niall: 

Liam Von Elbe sang Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray vs. Aiden Ross When the Party's Over by Billie Eilish sang-- Wow! The control that Aiden has over his voice is incredible. He has this way of really tapping into the raw emotion of whatever song and the story that goes along with it. Liam's performance was equally amazing. Reba said both excellent and wished them luck. Michael said I threw my pen at Niall. Snoop said Liam you have grown and Aiden I heard your voice and I was stuck like a dump truck. The way you sang on that record you could win The Voice. Niall seemed to really like both of them.    
Niall chose Aiden

Team Michael: 

Max Chambers sang Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder vs. Max Cooper III sang End of Beginning by Joe Keery-- Loved both performances. For me, I lean more towards what Max Cooper III does. I just feel like he is so different. Max Chamber though is just destined for stardom, whatever he has is rare and not taught but inherent. Snoop said this is power to the max. Niall said Max Cooper what you do is so different. Chambers what you do is in your bones. 
Michael chose Max Chambers and used his mic drop!  

The Voice Season 28: The Battles Come to a Close and the Knockouts Begin

Team Snoop: Ralph Edwards vs. Jerrell Melton sang Lose Control by Teddy Swims-- I have a feeling Snoop is going to choose Ralph; however, I would choose Jerrell. I liked how polished his runs were in this performance. Niall loved the song choice. Reba said powerful and smooth like butter. She loved the harmonies, she said it would be a hard decision but she would go with Jerrell. Michael compared Jerrell to Sam Cooke but said Ralph will go far on the show. Snoop said Jerrell went out of the box.   
Snoop chose Ralph, just like I suspected 

Team Reba: Shan Scott vs. Peyton Kyle sang Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House-- I have been a huge Peyton fan since the blinds. I love what he did here. Shan, I didn't really pay attention to, but I loved her here. I would still go with Peyton. He just impressed the heck out of me. I also loved this acoustic version. Snoop couldn't choose. Michael would lean more Peyton and Niall would lean more Shan. Reba said she loves the break in Peyton's voice. 
Reba chose Peyton

Lightning Round: 
Team Michael: Teo Ramdel vs. Elias Gomez sang Die with a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 
Michael chose Teo 

Team Niall: Dek of Hearts vs. Jack Austin sang I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons-- I love both artists. I think I would lean with Jack just because I love his theater influence and I am excited to see how he grows. Reba said Dek of Hearts you guys are great, I love the harmonies, Jack, you're cute as a button. I'd pick all four of you. Michael said Jack you fit in perfectly with Dek of Hearts. Snoop liked how Jack was dancing up there. He said they were all just having fun up there and he's glad that he doesn't have to choose. 
Niall chose Dek of Hearts and Michael stole Jack

The Knockouts:

Mega Mentor: Joe Walsh 

Team Reba: Aubrey Nicole sang I'm Gonna Love You Through It by Martina McBride and Leyton Robinson sang I Could Use a Love Song by Maren Morris --  Aubrey sounded beautiful! I love Leyton but I think she sounded a little shouty in this performance. Reba said Leyton took great direction from Joe. Reba said Aubrey your performance reminded me of how life goes on. I'm leaning towards Aubrey, and Reba chose Aubrey. 

Zac Brown is the other Mega Mentor. 

Team Snoop: Ralph Edwards sang Dive by Ed Sheeran and Kenny Iko sang There Goes My Baby by Usher-- I love Kenny's confidence and energy on the stage. He is definitely my type of artist and song choice was perfect for him. Reba was standing up for him! She loved it. I liked Ralph's performance as well but I think ultimately, I felt Kenny's a little more. Niall said Kenny I feel like I'm watching a pop star. Reba said Kenny you took control of the stage, Ralph your voice comes from your toenails. Michael said Kenny you prepare for your performances and come and hang with us. Ralph you sang with ease. Snoop said Kenny you're a superstar, and this is called showbiz. Ralph you showed that there is more to your voice. 
Snoop chose Ralph, wow, I think that was an oversight. 

Team Niall: Sadie Dahl sang Good at Goodbyes by Sam Smith and Ava Nat sang Hopelessly Devoted to You by Olivia Newton John-- I loved both ladies, but I think I agree with Niall, I lean towards Ava and her storytelling abilities. Reba said she can't choose, she'd pick them both. Sadie your vibrato and Ava your beautiful tone. Ava I'd give you the edge today. Snoop said he would lean towards Sadie. Niall said Sadie you straightened out your pitch issues, and Ava you told a beautiful story. Niall said Ava is consistent every time, I feel so confident.
Niall chose Ava 

Loving Aubrey Nicole, Ava Nat, and Peyton Kyle in this episode <3 <3 <3