The Voice Season 18: The Knockouts Say Something

Team Blake: Levi Watkins sang Ain't Living Long Like This by Waylon Jennings vs. Joei Fulco sang When Will I Be Loved by Linda Ronstadt-- Wow, these two were very well matched. I honestly enjoyed both of them and wish Blake had been able to keep them both. Levi is talented beyond his years, at 14, to have that type of professionalism on stage, crazy! Joei seems to improve every time. I love the rasp in her voice, it's really cool. Both John and Kelly would pick Levi; John called his performance "perfect". Nick would pick Joei. 
Black ended up choosing Joei --- I was surprised that no one stole Levi, he was just so good. 

Team Kelly: Cammwess sang Say Something by A Great Big World vs. Megan Danielle sang Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson-- Camm's performance was shocking! He was so so good. Megan has improved so much-- her growth, this was honestly her best performance. Both contestants were very emotionally connected to their songs. Blake said that they both stepped out and had moments. He would pick Camm. John called Camm's performance a tour de force. Kelly said she cried during both of their performances. Kelly said her pick would be strategic. 
Kelly chose Megan and Nick and John stole Camm and Camm opted to return to Team Legend



Team Legend: Darious Lyles sang Me and Mrs. Jones vs. Mike Jerel sang Versace on the Floor by Bruno Mars-- This I thought was a major injustice because John ended up picking Mike who I absolutely loved in the blinds, but he really fell flat in this performance. Darious was amazing, and John ended up choosing Mike sending Darious home because he did not get a steal. All the coaches seemed to mention that they would choose Darious. 
John chose Mike-- I hope Mike brings it in the next round!

Team Nick: Roderick Chambers sang Redbone by Childish Gambino vs. Tate Brusa sang The Scientist by Coldplay-- Roderick seems to improve with each performance. He is perfecting his falsetto. Tate has great artistry for someone who is only 16. There were some off notes though, so I would pick Roderick personally.He is much more polished at this stage of the competition. Blake thought this would be a tough choice whereas John leaned more towards Roderick. 
Nick chose Roderick 



Team Blake: Cam Spinks sang Rumor by Lee Brice vs. Todd Tilghman sang Anymore by Travis Tritt-- I think Todd is great, and he is definitely my choice. What I would say though is that the song was okay but didn't do him the justice I think he deserves. Cam had some pitch issues that were obvious. Nick compared Todd's voice to his dad and said he'd like to write songs for Cam and sees him becoming a big star. Yet he would choose Todd. Kelly said she loved Todd's song choice. 
Blake chose Todd

Team Legend: Joanna Serenko sang Angel from Montgomery by John Prine vs. Zan Fiskum sang The Story by Brandi Carlile-- Joanna is just incredible. She gave that song such a contemporary feel, I could hear her singing that on the radio right now. She sings with great expression and her voice resonates. Zan was great too, and this song was gorgeous on her. I would have to go with Joanna though. I just felt her more. Nick said he regrets letting Joanna go. Kelly said Joanna's voice is very pure, and Zan you have such a freedom when you sing. Blake said he learned so much more about Joanna today because there was nothing to hide behind. Blake said Zan is a good combination of a singer and an artist. 
John chose Zan and Nick and Blake stole Joanna and she decided to go with Team Blake 




My picks: Joanna, Zan, Cammwess, and Roderick! Mike has a lot to prove going forward, and Joei is definitely a dark horse in this. 

Quote of the night-- Blake: "I love that as a 43-year-old man, a girl left Nick Jonas for me."