Team Kelly: Sarah Grace vs. Erika Zade singing No Roots by Alice Merton-- I did not like the song choice at all. Blake said Erika you have a softer voice whereas Sarah has that attack. Kelly said they both have such different approaches.
Kelly chose Sarah Grace
Team Blake: Kayley Hill vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish-- J. Hud finds Kameron so sincere when he sings. Kelly would have chosen Kayley. Adam said Kayley you're mega talented but Kameron you were free-er. I'd go with Kameron. I actually agree with J. Hud and Adam--- Kayley came across as a little bit superficial to me. Kameron was genuine and he sings with meaning which is somewhat absent from music today.
Team Kelly: Claire DeJean vs. Josh Davis singing All This Love by JP Cooper-- Kelly chose Claire
Team Blake: Caeland Garner vs. Kirk Jay singing Let it Rain by David Niall-- Blake chose Kirk
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes vs. Lela singing Battlefield by Jordin Sparks-- Jennifer chose Kennedy
Team Adam: Deandre Nico vs. Funsho singing Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition-- Cee Lo said that the song should not lose the integrity of the original. OMG! These two took me way back. Best battle EVER! Enough said. I love how they were so passionate and so supportive of each other. Adam said it looks like you became friends, and that makes the best music. You stepped up and we made one of the best battles of the season.
Adam chose Deandre, OMG someone steal Funsho!Yes, Blake saved Funsho!!! :)
Going into the Knockouts my front-runners from tonight are obviously DeAndre and Funsho but I am interested to see how Kameron holds up in this and not really getting to see Kennedy and Kirk who I considered front-runners going into the battles will be interesting.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Battles... Too Close in Some Cases
Team Blake: Keith Paluso vs. Dave Finley singing I'm A One Woman Man by George Jones-- They are well matched. I honestly cannot choose-- Dave and Keith both brought it! Wow, I loved their range, their sheer talent, the vocals had so much swagger. J. Hud said you took us on a journey and you made it work. Kelly said it felt raw and organic, it's just who you are. Adam said I am not gonna say who won because it goes against the spirit of what that was. Keith the fact that you're not country and Kelly thought you were is a testament to you, and Dave you're a badass. No one could choose!
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Battles --- Mercy, Not Good!
Team Kelly: Kimberli Joye vs. One Up sang Mercy by Shawn Mendes-- I loved how the guys voices blended together. Kimberli's voice at points seemed too strong. It's always odd when it's a duo versus one singer because at times the due can come across like a backup singer for the other vocalist. I would go with One Up. Jennifer said you wore me out.
Kelly chose Kimberli..... ehhh no!
So excited! Cee Lo is back as Adam's advisor!
Team Adam: Anthony Arya vs. Steve Memmolo sang Amie by Pure Prairie League-- I don't love the song choice. The performance was kind of forgettable to be honest. I wasn't feeling it. Blake said Steve stepped up on a song that was very much Anthony's wheelhouse. Adam feels Anthony has shown more growth but Steve is very seasoned. Why did J. Hud use a save?
Adam chose Steve, J. Hud saved Anthony
Team Adam: Jarred vs. Tyke sang Always a Woman-- Again, indifferent, who are these people? I didn't like either.
Adam chose Tyke
Team Blake: Mercedes Ferreira Dias vs. Chris Kroeze sang Back in The High Life by Steve Windwood-- Well, that was an abbreviated performance but I thought Chris won that. Mercedes sounded great with him, but I don't see her having as much star quality as Chris. I'd go with him. Adam praises Mercedes for being a returning contestant and turning a chair. Blake said Chris has a Chris Stapleton vibe.
Blake chose Chris
Team Blake: Rachel Messer vs. Katrina Cain sang Angel by Sara McLachlan-- This song was disposable for me. I felt it was too sleepy. I had a hard time figuring out who was the better vocalist. That being said, I would go with Katrina, I just think she had a stronger Blind Audition.
Blake chose Katrina
Team Jennifer: Mike Parker vs. Natasia Greycloud sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mike improved so much since his blind audition. Kelly said you all sound unbelievable. Adam said Mike you were really good. You guys both made the song come to life. Jennifer had a hard time choosing, she said Jesus answers prayers.
Jennifer chose Mike, that was the right decision J. Hud! Kelly chose Natasia
The only ones I am looking forward to are Chris and Mike, maybe Natasia sneaks in there. Overall unimpressed with tonight, I don't think I have ever said that before.
Kelly chose Kimberli..... ehhh no!
So excited! Cee Lo is back as Adam's advisor!
Team Adam: Anthony Arya vs. Steve Memmolo sang Amie by Pure Prairie League-- I don't love the song choice. The performance was kind of forgettable to be honest. I wasn't feeling it. Blake said Steve stepped up on a song that was very much Anthony's wheelhouse. Adam feels Anthony has shown more growth but Steve is very seasoned. Why did J. Hud use a save?
Adam chose Steve, J. Hud saved Anthony
Team Adam: Jarred vs. Tyke sang Always a Woman-- Again, indifferent, who are these people? I didn't like either.
Adam chose Tyke
Team Blake: Mercedes Ferreira Dias vs. Chris Kroeze sang Back in The High Life by Steve Windwood-- Well, that was an abbreviated performance but I thought Chris won that. Mercedes sounded great with him, but I don't see her having as much star quality as Chris. I'd go with him. Adam praises Mercedes for being a returning contestant and turning a chair. Blake said Chris has a Chris Stapleton vibe.
Blake chose Chris
Team Blake: Rachel Messer vs. Katrina Cain sang Angel by Sara McLachlan-- This song was disposable for me. I felt it was too sleepy. I had a hard time figuring out who was the better vocalist. That being said, I would go with Katrina, I just think she had a stronger Blind Audition.
Blake chose Katrina
Team Jennifer: Mike Parker vs. Natasia Greycloud sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mike improved so much since his blind audition. Kelly said you all sound unbelievable. Adam said Mike you were really good. You guys both made the song come to life. Jennifer had a hard time choosing, she said Jesus answers prayers.
Jennifer chose Mike, that was the right decision J. Hud! Kelly chose Natasia
The only ones I am looking forward to are Chris and Mike, maybe Natasia sneaks in there. Overall unimpressed with tonight, I don't think I have ever said that before.
Monday, October 15, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Blinds End and The Battles Begin
Emily Hough sang Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell-- I was not blown away. I actually thought she was out of tune several times. The coaches liked her though. Adam turned, then Blake, and Jennifer.
It just seemed like despite the coaches thinking that her voice was angelic she probably needs a few more years. That being said, here we are.
Emily chose Adam
Josh Davis sang Too Good at Goodbye by Sam Smith-- Another boring performance for me! I thought the song was wrong for him. Kelly and Jennifer turned. Kelly said she wants a male power voice on her team to hang with the females.
Josh chose Kelly
Lisa Ramey sang Beautiful Trauma by Pink-- Was not good, didn't connect with the song. No one turned. Kelly and Adam didn't think she chose the right song. Blake felt there were pitch issues.
Katrina Cain sang Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac-- I loved how she didn't change the feeling of the song too much. She was definitely the strongest of the night so far. Her voice is pretty. Jennifer and Blake both hit their buttons. Blake liked the mysterious of the version of the song that she did. Jennifer liked her versatility. I was honestly thinking she was going to go with Jennifer.
Katrina chose Blake
Matt Johnson sang Never Too Much by Luther Vandross-- I liked it but I was waiting for him to go to that falsetto note that Luther does and it never happened. I wanted to see more range from him. Matt said he has been auditioning his season one. Jennifer was the only one to turn so she scored Matt.
Jennifer chose Matt
OMG! The Battles are starting tonight?!
Team Kelly: Sandyredd vs. Cody Ray Raymond sang Cry to Me by Solomon Burke-- Thomas Rhett is the advisor, I love him! Oh WOW! I love this performance, the song was perfect for them; they're a good match and compliment each other so well. Cody is much improved from the Blinds and he is better than I thought he would be. Sandy is so strong, she is a force of nature. Without question, both of them are moving on, and someone is getting saved. Adam says he will save whoever doesn't move on cause he's no dummy. Blake said you guys are superheroes individually and avengers together. He called Cody vintage and Sandy like no one in this world. Kelly said Cody is like Chris Stapleton and she said Sandy is one of the best singers she has ever heard in her life.
Kelly chose Cody and Sandy was saved by all three coaches and she chose Jennifer
Team Blake: Michael Lee vs. Joey Green sang A Thing Called Love by Bonnie Raitt-- Keith Urban is Blake's advisor. Michael to me is the more seasoned vocalist, he's stronger, and more skilled. Jennifer thought Michael had more presence and would go with him.
Blake chose Michael
Team Jennifer: Patrique Fortson vs. Colton Smith sang God Gave Me You by Blake Shelton-- I forgot this was a Blake Shelton song. I love how they turned it into a gospel song in a way. Patrique's range is incredible, and Colton has a gorgeous tone to his voice.
Jennifer chose Patrique and Blake saved Colton!
Katrina out of the blinds is going to be good in this competition.
With the battles, Cody impressed me and SandyRedd is continuing to be amazing.
I also cannot deny Michael, there's something special about him.
It just seemed like despite the coaches thinking that her voice was angelic she probably needs a few more years. That being said, here we are.
Emily chose Adam
Josh Davis sang Too Good at Goodbye by Sam Smith-- Another boring performance for me! I thought the song was wrong for him. Kelly and Jennifer turned. Kelly said she wants a male power voice on her team to hang with the females.
Josh chose Kelly
Lisa Ramey sang Beautiful Trauma by Pink-- Was not good, didn't connect with the song. No one turned. Kelly and Adam didn't think she chose the right song. Blake felt there were pitch issues.
Katrina Cain sang Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac-- I loved how she didn't change the feeling of the song too much. She was definitely the strongest of the night so far. Her voice is pretty. Jennifer and Blake both hit their buttons. Blake liked the mysterious of the version of the song that she did. Jennifer liked her versatility. I was honestly thinking she was going to go with Jennifer.
Katrina chose Blake
Matt Johnson sang Never Too Much by Luther Vandross-- I liked it but I was waiting for him to go to that falsetto note that Luther does and it never happened. I wanted to see more range from him. Matt said he has been auditioning his season one. Jennifer was the only one to turn so she scored Matt.
Jennifer chose Matt
OMG! The Battles are starting tonight?!
Team Kelly: Sandyredd vs. Cody Ray Raymond sang Cry to Me by Solomon Burke-- Thomas Rhett is the advisor, I love him! Oh WOW! I love this performance, the song was perfect for them; they're a good match and compliment each other so well. Cody is much improved from the Blinds and he is better than I thought he would be. Sandy is so strong, she is a force of nature. Without question, both of them are moving on, and someone is getting saved. Adam says he will save whoever doesn't move on cause he's no dummy. Blake said you guys are superheroes individually and avengers together. He called Cody vintage and Sandy like no one in this world. Kelly said Cody is like Chris Stapleton and she said Sandy is one of the best singers she has ever heard in her life.
Kelly chose Cody and Sandy was saved by all three coaches and she chose Jennifer
Team Blake: Michael Lee vs. Joey Green sang A Thing Called Love by Bonnie Raitt-- Keith Urban is Blake's advisor. Michael to me is the more seasoned vocalist, he's stronger, and more skilled. Jennifer thought Michael had more presence and would go with him.
Blake chose Michael
Team Jennifer: Patrique Fortson vs. Colton Smith sang God Gave Me You by Blake Shelton-- I forgot this was a Blake Shelton song. I love how they turned it into a gospel song in a way. Patrique's range is incredible, and Colton has a gorgeous tone to his voice.
Jennifer chose Patrique and Blake saved Colton!
Katrina out of the blinds is going to be good in this competition.
With the battles, Cody impressed me and SandyRedd is continuing to be amazing.
I also cannot deny Michael, there's something special about him.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Blinds Are Drippin' In Finesse
Caeland Garner sang Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest-- This was a toned down performance of Dancing in the Moonlight. I definitely would have liked to see more dynamics. Blake is right when he said your voice sounds like it comes from a different time. He does seem like a 70s throwback artist. Jennifer thought he had a beautiful instrument. Jen and Blake were the only ones to turn. Caeland knows Red Marlowe who was Team Blake not too long ago, so of course.....
Caeland chose Blake
Madison Cain sang You Oughta Know by Alanis Morrissette-- She grew up in a musical family; her dad was the keyboarder for Journey! I love this song choice but this needed to be sung like Kelly said, with some abandon. It needed to be dirtied up a little bit. This song is angry and reckless!
Madison didn't get a chair turn but she did make it to the comeback stage!
Lela sang Miami by Camilla Cabello-- Lela, she is young, it's impressive that she has such a good tone. Being bilingual in music is so essential right now and she did that effortlessly. She definitely has some work to do if she wants to keep up with some of the experienced artists but the has the goods. Kelly and J. Hud turned for her. Jenn asked if she dances and she said she does. Kelly encouraged her to keep singing in Spanish.
Lela chose Jennifer
Cody Ray Raymond sang Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King-- Okay, so I will say I was not crazy about it. Jennifer liked how soulful he was. Kelly liked his runs and how effortless he sounded. He says his musical taste is Seattle bands from the 90s, and Adam says he regrets not turning. I think he and Adam would have been a great match. Cody also says he is influenced a lot by Boyz II Men.
Cody chose Kelly
Jake Wells sang When the Stars Go Blue by Ryan Adams-- This was my performance of the night! Jake's voice is just pretty! He has vulnerability, emotion when he sings; there is something special about him. He sings gospel music and sings in church with his family. I low key panicked a little bit cause the end of his performance came up and no one was turning, but of course, Adam saved the day and turned. Adam said you're so different and to not reward that is the antithesis of what The Voice is all about. J. Hud talked about the layers in his voice. She said good on Adam for turning around and not missing that, not letting his voice slip through the cracks. I love how humble she is!
Adam chose Jake
Abby Cates sang Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara-- Abby has a gorgeous tone to her voice, she does sound like Tori Kelly like Kelly said. Kelly was the only one who turned for her. I am actually surprised she was only a one chair turn, she might be a surprise in this competition.
Kelly chose Abby
Funsho sang Finesse by Bruno Mars-- This definitely should have been a 4 chair turn! Blake didn't turn. Adam was first out, then Jenn, and Kelly. Funsho made this song his own which is so hard because Bruno Mars is such a stylized artist, and it is not easy to sing anything he does. I loved his big notes, I loved his falsetto. This was so good! Adam said Bruno is one of the greatest singers, your vocal is so complete, you literally have it all. Adam said I led and they followed. Kelly said I loved that you did such a good job making that song your own. Jenn said your voice did not get lost in the music, that's what made me turn my chair.
Funsho chose Adam because he is a HUGE fan
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Caeland chose Blake
Madison Cain sang You Oughta Know by Alanis Morrissette-- She grew up in a musical family; her dad was the keyboarder for Journey! I love this song choice but this needed to be sung like Kelly said, with some abandon. It needed to be dirtied up a little bit. This song is angry and reckless!
Madison didn't get a chair turn but she did make it to the comeback stage!
Lela sang Miami by Camilla Cabello-- Lela, she is young, it's impressive that she has such a good tone. Being bilingual in music is so essential right now and she did that effortlessly. She definitely has some work to do if she wants to keep up with some of the experienced artists but the has the goods. Kelly and J. Hud turned for her. Jenn asked if she dances and she said she does. Kelly encouraged her to keep singing in Spanish.
Lela chose Jennifer
Cody Ray Raymond sang Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King-- Okay, so I will say I was not crazy about it. Jennifer liked how soulful he was. Kelly liked his runs and how effortless he sounded. He says his musical taste is Seattle bands from the 90s, and Adam says he regrets not turning. I think he and Adam would have been a great match. Cody also says he is influenced a lot by Boyz II Men.
Cody chose Kelly
Jake Wells sang When the Stars Go Blue by Ryan Adams-- This was my performance of the night! Jake's voice is just pretty! He has vulnerability, emotion when he sings; there is something special about him. He sings gospel music and sings in church with his family. I low key panicked a little bit cause the end of his performance came up and no one was turning, but of course, Adam saved the day and turned. Adam said you're so different and to not reward that is the antithesis of what The Voice is all about. J. Hud talked about the layers in his voice. She said good on Adam for turning around and not missing that, not letting his voice slip through the cracks. I love how humble she is!
Adam chose Jake
Abby Cates sang Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara-- Abby has a gorgeous tone to her voice, she does sound like Tori Kelly like Kelly said. Kelly was the only one who turned for her. I am actually surprised she was only a one chair turn, she might be a surprise in this competition.
Kelly chose Abby
Funsho sang Finesse by Bruno Mars-- This definitely should have been a 4 chair turn! Blake didn't turn. Adam was first out, then Jenn, and Kelly. Funsho made this song his own which is so hard because Bruno Mars is such a stylized artist, and it is not easy to sing anything he does. I loved his big notes, I loved his falsetto. This was so good! Adam said Bruno is one of the greatest singers, your vocal is so complete, you literally have it all. Adam said I led and they followed. Kelly said I loved that you did such a good job making that song your own. Jenn said your voice did not get lost in the music, that's what made me turn my chair.
Funsho chose Adam because he is a HUGE fan
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Monday, October 8, 2018
The Voice Season 15: God Bless the Blinds!
One Up sang Could It Be I'm Falling In Love The Spinners-- Adam and Jerome are good together. Adam is definitely the better singer, he's more consistent. Jerome does the highs and lows but he has some pitch issues. Kelly, Jenn, and Blake turn--- all last minute. Kelly is emotional and says love is limitless. Jenn joins them on stage to hug. Blake talks about coaching the Swan Brothers, and Adam endorses Blake.
One Up chose Kelly
Natalie Brady sang Barracuda by Heart--Her voice is killer, she has a genuine rock voice. Adam turned immediately and J. Hud turned towards the end. Adam said you are a phenomenal rock and roll singer, shame on you two for not turning, she is a 4 chair performance. If the Wilson sisters didn't like each other anymore and they needed a singer for Heart they'd call you. J. Hud said your voice is like an oncoming train. Natalie said she has sung on Broadway and she's from Nashville, and has two kids. Blake said shame on Kelly for not turning.
Natalie chose Adam
Hannah Blaylock sang Baby Now That I've Found You by The Foundations -- Wow, she must be nervous because she is super pitchy. No one turned! She was good and she does have tons of potential. Hopefully she will get chosen for the comeback stage.
Mike Parker sang So Sick by Neyo-- I love how Mike persevered, he did not give up in his performance and as a result Jennifer turned at the last minute. She was the only one to turn. Kelly said you have a really great solid voice. Adam said that was one of my favorite moments of today. I have never seen anyone get so excited.
Jennifer chose Mike
Joey Green sang Baba O'Reily by The Who-- Loved his voice and loved his performance. He reminded me of a Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day. Adam said there was a fearlessness in your voice. Joey said he is a country Americana artist. Blake and Jennifer turned. Blake said I would be honored to be your coach. Jenn said as long as you're passionate about what you're doing that's what matters. I would love to be your coach honey.
Joey chose Blake
Zaxai sang Come and Get Your Love by Redbone-- He has a clear voice, you can hear every word. The other thing I enjoyed about him is that his style is so throwback, he sounds like an old school R&B singer. So good! Kelly said your voice and your runs were so clear and beautiful. Jennifer said you seem like such a performer. He said you guys are my idols and my inspirations. Jennifer and Kelly turned and Jennifer blocked Kelly.
Jennifer chose Zakai
Erika Zade sang New Rules by Dua Lipa-- Not crazy about that performance at all, but I guess Kelly liked it. I just didn't like her rendition of the song, I felt like it was kind of all over the place. Jennifer said she appreciated her attitude but she was waiting for something else.
Kelly chose Erika
Jarred Matthew sang Tired of Being Alone by Al Green-- Jarred works for NASA and he enjoys singing because it makes him happy. His voice is limited, not a lot of range. Blake and Adam turned. I was okay with this, but wasn't feeling it 100%. Adam tells him his falsetto needs work, and he can help him with that.
Jarred chose Adam
Sam Robbins sang Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce-- He did have a beautiful voice! No one turned for him! I think it was too mellow, it didn't go anywhere. However, Sam did make it on Kelsea's comeback stage.
Edited Performances---
Colton Smith sang Alive by Sia-- Jennifer chose Colton
Kaley Hill sang Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac-- Blake chose Kaley
Finally.....
Kirk Jay sang God Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts-- His voice is so strong and so clear. I was feeling his dynamics! I liked that when he sang, it very much came across that he was going somewhere with it, telling a story. Blake and Adam turned and then Kelly and Jennifer turned at the end. Adam said it sounded like Cee Lo Green singing a country song. Blake said I never thought of that and he went up and hugged Kirk. Adam said if you don't come to my team, I hope you go to Blake's team. Kirk said he is country til the day he dies. Kelly said he also had a Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight vibe. Adam said for the first time, I wanna see you on Blake's team. Blake said I just kissed Adam Levine. Jennifer said go with your heart honey.
Kirk said he definitely picks Blake
Mike Parker strikes me as a hard worker, he could be a dark horse in this competition.
And I loved Zaxai, Joey Green, and Kirk Jay-- they could all go far in this!
One Up chose Kelly
Natalie Brady sang Barracuda by Heart--Her voice is killer, she has a genuine rock voice. Adam turned immediately and J. Hud turned towards the end. Adam said you are a phenomenal rock and roll singer, shame on you two for not turning, she is a 4 chair performance. If the Wilson sisters didn't like each other anymore and they needed a singer for Heart they'd call you. J. Hud said your voice is like an oncoming train. Natalie said she has sung on Broadway and she's from Nashville, and has two kids. Blake said shame on Kelly for not turning.
Natalie chose Adam
Hannah Blaylock sang Baby Now That I've Found You by The Foundations -- Wow, she must be nervous because she is super pitchy. No one turned! She was good and she does have tons of potential. Hopefully she will get chosen for the comeback stage.
Mike Parker sang So Sick by Neyo-- I love how Mike persevered, he did not give up in his performance and as a result Jennifer turned at the last minute. She was the only one to turn. Kelly said you have a really great solid voice. Adam said that was one of my favorite moments of today. I have never seen anyone get so excited.
Jennifer chose Mike
Joey Green sang Baba O'Reily by The Who-- Loved his voice and loved his performance. He reminded me of a Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day. Adam said there was a fearlessness in your voice. Joey said he is a country Americana artist. Blake and Jennifer turned. Blake said I would be honored to be your coach. Jenn said as long as you're passionate about what you're doing that's what matters. I would love to be your coach honey.
Joey chose Blake
Zaxai sang Come and Get Your Love by Redbone-- He has a clear voice, you can hear every word. The other thing I enjoyed about him is that his style is so throwback, he sounds like an old school R&B singer. So good! Kelly said your voice and your runs were so clear and beautiful. Jennifer said you seem like such a performer. He said you guys are my idols and my inspirations. Jennifer and Kelly turned and Jennifer blocked Kelly.
Jennifer chose Zakai
Erika Zade sang New Rules by Dua Lipa-- Not crazy about that performance at all, but I guess Kelly liked it. I just didn't like her rendition of the song, I felt like it was kind of all over the place. Jennifer said she appreciated her attitude but she was waiting for something else.
Kelly chose Erika
Jarred Matthew sang Tired of Being Alone by Al Green-- Jarred works for NASA and he enjoys singing because it makes him happy. His voice is limited, not a lot of range. Blake and Adam turned. I was okay with this, but wasn't feeling it 100%. Adam tells him his falsetto needs work, and he can help him with that.
Jarred chose Adam
Sam Robbins sang Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce-- He did have a beautiful voice! No one turned for him! I think it was too mellow, it didn't go anywhere. However, Sam did make it on Kelsea's comeback stage.
Edited Performances---
Colton Smith sang Alive by Sia-- Jennifer chose Colton
Kaley Hill sang Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac-- Blake chose Kaley
Finally.....
Kirk Jay sang God Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts-- His voice is so strong and so clear. I was feeling his dynamics! I liked that when he sang, it very much came across that he was going somewhere with it, telling a story. Blake and Adam turned and then Kelly and Jennifer turned at the end. Adam said it sounded like Cee Lo Green singing a country song. Blake said I never thought of that and he went up and hugged Kirk. Adam said if you don't come to my team, I hope you go to Blake's team. Kirk said he is country til the day he dies. Kelly said he also had a Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight vibe. Adam said for the first time, I wanna see you on Blake's team. Blake said I just kissed Adam Levine. Jennifer said go with your heart honey.
Kirk said he definitely picks Blake
Mike Parker strikes me as a hard worker, he could be a dark horse in this competition.
And I loved Zaxai, Joey Green, and Kirk Jay-- they could all go far in this!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The Voice Season 15: Nights 3 and 4 of the Blinds Got Me Feelin' It Still
Night 3
Dave Finley sang Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt-- Dave is a seasoned voice and he's a performer. The song choice was perfect for him. Blake and Kelly are fighting it out-- Kelly said you're from Texas, so am I. Blake said he should choose what he is comfortable with, and Kelly said, what's wrong with pop. I love how Dave broke out some beat boxing, he really showed his versatility. Kelly almost got him but in the end....
Dave chose Blake
Steve Memmolo sang Spooky-- I wasn't totally sold with Steve but I feel like he has strong technical skills with his voice that will pay off in the long run. Like Adam said, there is a lot of skills he has that can't be taught. Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam thinks he looks like Ben Affleck. Kelly said I get J. Lo all the time, no worries. Adam said I feel it in my spirit. Jennifer said your vocal approach and maturity was amazing. I want him on my team. Kelly said I think Adam is hitting on you.
Steve chose Adam
Audri Bartholomew sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Audri reminds me in some ways of Jordin Sparks. J Hud clearly heard that and was the only coach to turn. She had some shaky points, but there's potential there.
Jennifer chose Audri
Rachel Messer sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart-- Kelly and Blake again! She was phenomenal, reminded me a lot of LeAnn Rimes. I loved how authentically country she was. Kelly said there is life beyond Blake when it comes to country music. Kelly really wanted Rachel, but her plan all along seemed to go with.....
Rachel chose Blake
Brent Morgan sang Feel it Still by Portugal and the Man-- Cool how he flipped the song. I felt like the performance wasn't that strong but his voice was cool. No one turned.
Chevel Shepherd sang If I Die Young by The Band Perry-- Interesting that she got those turns because she seemed timid but I suppose they saw that potential. Adam said I loved you, and she said, I love you too. He said he should have turned but by the time he did, it was too late. Kelly said she wants a female country artist. Jennifer said her voice is so pure and she is so sane. Kelly said, Blake I hate you. Adam asked Kelly where her moxie was.
Chevel chose Kelly
Bryan Cherry sang Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke-- For some reason, the performance wasn't quite right. No one turned.
Delaney Silvernell sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Kelly felt this performance as she is the only one who turned. There was nice tones in Delaney's voice but I didn't think that the vocal was strong enough for her to advance. Hopefully this will be a case of someone proving me wrong.
Kelly chose Delaney
Anthony Arya sang Danny's Song by Loggins and Messina-- This didn't have the dynamics it needed to. He's so young, so he will definitely have the quality of being able to mold and adapt him to what you want him to be. Adam was the only one to turn and he turned right away.
Adam chose Anthony
Natasia Greycloud sang I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith-- I was not feeling this performance. There were a lot of pitch issues for me. There was a disconnect, she didn't seem connected to the song. Jennifer and Kelly were fighting over her. Kelly said she heard old school Mariah, totally unsure where she heard that.
Natasia chose Jennifer
Lynnea Moorer sang Location by Khalid-- No one turned but I am so excited she got chosen for the comeback stage.
Kymberli Joye sang Run to You by Whitney Houston-- I don't know if such thing exists, but I felt like this performance was too perfect--- rehearsed, robotic, it did not seem real to me. I will need to see her performances going forward to figure out if this is really good karaoke or if she is the real deal.
Kelly and Jennifer turned and Blake turned at the last minute. Kelly blocked Jennifer. Kymberli wanted Kelly all along, so she probably did not even need to use a block.
Kymberli chose Kelly
Night 4
Reagan Strange said Meant to Be by Bebe Rexa-- Reagan has a very mature voice and she carries herself like she is older than 13. I think it is amazing that she possesses the poise she does at her age. Adam turned first and Blake turned at the end. Adam said I am going to have tears if you pick him. Adam told her that there was an effortlessness to the power in her voice, and it was very Danielle Bradberry-esque. Blake tells her he has won with people from all genres of music, and he starts doing the pointy thing that Reagan likes. Adam starts begging.
Reagan chose Adam
Foushee sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam said what I loved most about you is that I couldn't figure you out. I loved your vibe and style. Jennifer said your voice was off the piano. Blake said it is so cool that she's on the show. I love how Adam already referred to himself as her coach. Adam said she didn't sound like she was imitating any other singer which is tough to do. I agree I found her to be so different.
Foushee chose Adam
Wyatt Rivers sang Take Me to Your River by Leon Bridges-- I actually really liked him. Kelly said you have beautiful low tones. You have the sexiest name ever. Yay! He is getting a chance on the comeback stage.
Chris Kroeze sang Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan --I loved the grit and the blues in his voice! That was so old school. He does trips to the Middle East to play for our troops! I love that. Jennifer said you almost caught one of my shoes while you were singing up there like that. I don't care what genre you sing, I want you on my team. Blake said your singing is electrifying, you could make it to the finals.
Chris chose Blake
MaKenzie Thomas sang Big White Room by Jessie J-- Her voice is beautiful! She definitely did a lot of work on her voice. Jennifer said your voice is beautiful and effortless. I felt so emotional listening to her sing. As Adam said, I love when contestants come back and get through and it is so well deserved.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
SandyRedd sang River by Bishop Briggs-- There is literally no way to describe what Sandy did because it was in another class. Her performance, her vocal, her whole vibe was fire. Blake said he hit his button, it's a long shot, but she deserved that. Jennifer said I gave you both my shoes. She called her two sons and two brothers up on the stage. Kelly is rendered speechless. She said you are like fire. She said I don't know who you are going to pick but I cannot wait to watch you. Adam said I do care who you pick, I did turn first, you can win this, and you should do it on my team. Kelly said you had rock and roll, soul, and country. Jennifer said if I did it, you can do it too.
Sandy chose Kelly.... I am SHOCKED!
The Real Deals from these 2 Nights-- Dave Finley, MaKenzie Thomas, SandyRedd, and the dark horse here is Foushee
Dave Finley sang Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt-- Dave is a seasoned voice and he's a performer. The song choice was perfect for him. Blake and Kelly are fighting it out-- Kelly said you're from Texas, so am I. Blake said he should choose what he is comfortable with, and Kelly said, what's wrong with pop. I love how Dave broke out some beat boxing, he really showed his versatility. Kelly almost got him but in the end....
Dave chose Blake
Steve Memmolo sang Spooky-- I wasn't totally sold with Steve but I feel like he has strong technical skills with his voice that will pay off in the long run. Like Adam said, there is a lot of skills he has that can't be taught. Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam thinks he looks like Ben Affleck. Kelly said I get J. Lo all the time, no worries. Adam said I feel it in my spirit. Jennifer said your vocal approach and maturity was amazing. I want him on my team. Kelly said I think Adam is hitting on you.
Steve chose Adam
Audri Bartholomew sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Audri reminds me in some ways of Jordin Sparks. J Hud clearly heard that and was the only coach to turn. She had some shaky points, but there's potential there.
Jennifer chose Audri
Rachel Messer sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart-- Kelly and Blake again! She was phenomenal, reminded me a lot of LeAnn Rimes. I loved how authentically country she was. Kelly said there is life beyond Blake when it comes to country music. Kelly really wanted Rachel, but her plan all along seemed to go with.....
Rachel chose Blake
Brent Morgan sang Feel it Still by Portugal and the Man-- Cool how he flipped the song. I felt like the performance wasn't that strong but his voice was cool. No one turned.
Chevel Shepherd sang If I Die Young by The Band Perry-- Interesting that she got those turns because she seemed timid but I suppose they saw that potential. Adam said I loved you, and she said, I love you too. He said he should have turned but by the time he did, it was too late. Kelly said she wants a female country artist. Jennifer said her voice is so pure and she is so sane. Kelly said, Blake I hate you. Adam asked Kelly where her moxie was.
Chevel chose Kelly
Bryan Cherry sang Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke-- For some reason, the performance wasn't quite right. No one turned.
Delaney Silvernell sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Kelly felt this performance as she is the only one who turned. There was nice tones in Delaney's voice but I didn't think that the vocal was strong enough for her to advance. Hopefully this will be a case of someone proving me wrong.
Kelly chose Delaney
Anthony Arya sang Danny's Song by Loggins and Messina-- This didn't have the dynamics it needed to. He's so young, so he will definitely have the quality of being able to mold and adapt him to what you want him to be. Adam was the only one to turn and he turned right away.
Adam chose Anthony
Natasia Greycloud sang I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith-- I was not feeling this performance. There were a lot of pitch issues for me. There was a disconnect, she didn't seem connected to the song. Jennifer and Kelly were fighting over her. Kelly said she heard old school Mariah, totally unsure where she heard that.
Natasia chose Jennifer
Lynnea Moorer sang Location by Khalid-- No one turned but I am so excited she got chosen for the comeback stage.
Kymberli Joye sang Run to You by Whitney Houston-- I don't know if such thing exists, but I felt like this performance was too perfect--- rehearsed, robotic, it did not seem real to me. I will need to see her performances going forward to figure out if this is really good karaoke or if she is the real deal.
Kelly and Jennifer turned and Blake turned at the last minute. Kelly blocked Jennifer. Kymberli wanted Kelly all along, so she probably did not even need to use a block.
Kymberli chose Kelly
Night 4
Reagan Strange said Meant to Be by Bebe Rexa-- Reagan has a very mature voice and she carries herself like she is older than 13. I think it is amazing that she possesses the poise she does at her age. Adam turned first and Blake turned at the end. Adam said I am going to have tears if you pick him. Adam told her that there was an effortlessness to the power in her voice, and it was very Danielle Bradberry-esque. Blake tells her he has won with people from all genres of music, and he starts doing the pointy thing that Reagan likes. Adam starts begging.
Reagan chose Adam
Foushee sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam said what I loved most about you is that I couldn't figure you out. I loved your vibe and style. Jennifer said your voice was off the piano. Blake said it is so cool that she's on the show. I love how Adam already referred to himself as her coach. Adam said she didn't sound like she was imitating any other singer which is tough to do. I agree I found her to be so different.
Foushee chose Adam
Wyatt Rivers sang Take Me to Your River by Leon Bridges-- I actually really liked him. Kelly said you have beautiful low tones. You have the sexiest name ever. Yay! He is getting a chance on the comeback stage.
Chris Kroeze sang Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan --I loved the grit and the blues in his voice! That was so old school. He does trips to the Middle East to play for our troops! I love that. Jennifer said you almost caught one of my shoes while you were singing up there like that. I don't care what genre you sing, I want you on my team. Blake said your singing is electrifying, you could make it to the finals.
Chris chose Blake
MaKenzie Thomas sang Big White Room by Jessie J-- Her voice is beautiful! She definitely did a lot of work on her voice. Jennifer said your voice is beautiful and effortless. I felt so emotional listening to her sing. As Adam said, I love when contestants come back and get through and it is so well deserved.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
SandyRedd sang River by Bishop Briggs-- There is literally no way to describe what Sandy did because it was in another class. Her performance, her vocal, her whole vibe was fire. Blake said he hit his button, it's a long shot, but she deserved that. Jennifer said I gave you both my shoes. She called her two sons and two brothers up on the stage. Kelly is rendered speechless. She said you are like fire. She said I don't know who you are going to pick but I cannot wait to watch you. Adam said I do care who you pick, I did turn first, you can win this, and you should do it on my team. Kelly said you had rock and roll, soul, and country. Jennifer said if I did it, you can do it too.
Sandy chose Kelly.... I am SHOCKED!
The Real Deals from these 2 Nights-- Dave Finley, MaKenzie Thomas, SandyRedd, and the dark horse here is Foushee
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