Alyssa Wray sang Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack/ The Fugees-- I didn't love this performance. This was a step down for me from last week. I wanted her to sing it more a la Lauryn Hill style. The judges of course gushed and loved it, but it felt a bit all over the place.
Graham DeFranco sang That's Life by Frank Sinatra-- For me, this was an improvement over last week. Arrangement is great, but if he wants to continue he'll need to show some personality. Luke told him to believe in himself being here. Lionel said love the swag and the attitude. Katy said you're an underdog, people wanna route for you.
Grace Kinstler sang Elastic Heart by Sia-- One of my favorites this season. She could win this thing! Wow, what an inspired vocal, it's like I heard the lyrics for the first time. Luke said she took Joss's notes from last week well and applied them. Lionel said, you have a voice to be reckoned with.
Alanis Sophia sang The Story by Brandi Carlile-- She had some little pitch issues in that performance. It started boring and then built up. Her dynamics are incredible. Katy said great song choice for your voice. Luke advises her to watch her breath on the lower notes.
Willie Spence sang Set Fire to the Rain by Adele-- Willie laying it all out there. Wow, amazing! He took that song to the next level. When he got to the chorus that was incredible what he did to change up the song. Lionel congratulated him and said great performance. Katy said you're possessed in a Godly way. Lionel believe God took control and compares him to the late great Luther Vandross.
Deshawn Goncalves sang Feeling Good by Nina Simone-- He stepped it up from last week. He looks alive, looks like he wants to be there. His voice was shining. I loved this, I believe. Katy said I see you, you have the confidence, bring out that personality and the artist in you. Luke said watching your growth is inspiring.
Wyatt Pike sang Use Somebody by Kings of Leon-- This was an improvement over last week as well. Many of the contestans are stepping it up once they make it into the Top 16! Katy said you're an authentic singer/ songwriter. I believe in you, you're it. Luke said you're gonna be able to do music for the rest of your life.
Cassandra Coleman sang Wicked Game by Chris Issak-- She continues to be one of the most original in the competition. This version sounded different from when anyone else has sang it. Luke said look at the confidence. Lionel told her to not put her mind in front of her voice.
Caleb Kennedy sang Midnight Train to Memphis by Chris Stapleton-- Caleb's confidence is growing. This song or his delivery felt a little too mature for him. I would like to see more of his personality. Katy wants to know more about who he is. Luke likes that at just 16, he sticks to his guns.
Colin Jamieson sang Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears-- I really liked his rendition of this song. He seems to put a modern day spin on everything. I do think he needs to work on his breathing. Sometimes he takes breaths in weird place. I know Luke thinks he solved it-- it's improved but not solved. He also cut some words off. Katy thought he showed another side of himself.
Casey Bishop sang Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden-- Casey has quickly become one of my favorites. She is another who is so young but does not lack maturity when it comes to artistry. She slayed this performance, and proved we need a woman rocker on the radio now. Luke tells her she can sing anything. Katy calls her dangerous in this competition.
Madison Watkins sang Gavity by Sara Bareilles-- Madison was very emotional tonight. I think part of it was the night and part of it was the song. I connected with her tonight and I didn't last week. Katy said it is the best she has ever sounded, and Luke called her performance flawless.
Beane sang Searching for a Feeling by Thirdstory-- I can appreciate Beane being unapologetically himself cause we all should be but I didn't care much for this performance. His past few performances have not been connecting for me. Katy loves his risks and Luke calls him entertaining.
Hunter Metts sang Skinny Love by Bon Iver-- Actually loved this performance. His tone is so different, woah! He sang that so well. Luke said we got some angst, we heard you dig in. Lionel said it's called instant indentity. Katy said we got some growl, you showed us a little more of who you are.
Ava August sang 2002 by Ana Marie-- I am really happy that this sounded younger and more modern. She was great tonight. The tone in her voice is so round and full-- she's good! I want her to keep sounding less and less like t-swizzle (a.k.a. Taylor Swift). Lionel loved the break through she had. Katy said I thought it was a little too elegant last week. Luke said there is a way to balance that elegance and grace and still be true to being young.
Chayce Beckham sang Waiting in Vain by Bob Marley & The Wailers-- He just makes everything sound so cool. I don't think he needs to do anything big, he just simply needs to be Chayce. This was awesome and special the way it was. Katy said you are the artist and America sees that authenticity. Luke said the count off was so cool, can you email me about how to be cool. Lionel said you're indentifiable, you're just a real guy, and America has fallen in love with you.
My Top 12-- Grace, Alanis, Willie, Wyatt, Cassandra, Caleb, Colin, Casey, Madison, Hunter, Ava, Chayce
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