The Voice Season 24: Send Me an Angel.....

Team Legend:

SUPER SAVE Azan sang Adorn by Miguel-- I loved her rendition of this, she sounded amazing. This super save has to go through to the live shows. She put her own style and swag on it just like Miguel. Reba said I loved your stage presence, I couldn't take my eyes off you.  Niall said that was your best performance, the runs were so tasteful. Gwen said you walked in and sang that song with such ease, it was sexy and swaggy. John said I wouldn't change anything. 

Kristen Brown sang Need You Now by Lady A-- Okay, so I liked it but I did not love it. I wanted more angst and emotion in her voice. Reba said you made the country crowd so proud. Gwen was regretting letting her go. John thought she had great breath control and that is was perfectly executed. 

Kaylee Shimizu sang You Put a Move on My Heart by Quincy Jones and Tamia-- Amazing! Wow! I did not think she could top her previous performances, this was amazing for me. One of my favorite voices in this competition. Reba said you are destined for stardom. John said you have so much composure, death, and range; you are so special Kaylee. 

Taylor Deneen sang Get Here by Oleta Adams-- This was so tasteful and beautiful. Taylor is such a gifted vocalist. She is mature and poised beyond her years. John is going to have some tough decisions to make because he has a stacked team full of stellar vocalists. Reba said way to go. Gwen said this is one of my favorite songs and it is so perfect for your voice, I would buy your record tomorrow. John said you carry yourself with such elegance, it felt like you were putting on a great concert.

Lila Forde sang Angel from Montgomery by John Prine-- I love how her personality shone through in this performance. Her vocals were unique and her tone was warm all the way through. She was just so so good! Niall said you were incredible, you are one of my favorite acts on the voice. Gwen said you sound like someone who has a 70s vibe but it flows through you naturally. Reba said you are the complete package. John called her runs fresh but classic. 

Mac Royals sang Untitled by D'Angelo-- He is so good. This was such a good song choice for him. I loved the whole performance start to finish. Gwen said I was blown away, I loved how you were on the stage, everything. Reba said I am so proud of you and I know your grandma would be too. Niall said I felt like I was just watching the finale. John said I put you up there with the best I have ever been around. You are rewarding the leap of faith I took. 

John chose Mac, Lila, and Azan.... I think John made the right choices but I am awfully sorry to see Kaylee and Taylor go because they are both immensely talented. 

The Voice Season 24: Team Gwen and Team Reba Give Their All

Team Reba 

Jordan Rainger sang Boondocks by Little Big Town-- Hmm I liked it but I didn't love it. She felt sharp at certain points for me. I liked the song choice but didn't love how she did it from a style standpoint. John said people who should be in the lives are people who have a strong sense of who they are. Reba said she was so proud. 

SUPER SAVE Ms Monet sang Until You Come Back to Me by Aretha Franklin-- Wow! I am so happy Reba invited Ms Monet back. This was my favorite performance. Her vocals were emotional and powerful. Loved it! Niall said you paid homage to Aretha but you also put some Ms Monet on it. Reba said to watch you walk on the stage, I am so proud to know you. 

Jacquie Roar sang The Chain by Fleetwood Mac-- This is one of my favorite Fleetwood Mac songs and this performance was just incredible. John said it was his favorite Jacquie performance so far, it was tasteful and he loved it. Gwen said you never seem to look nervous. You kept turning up the gears louder and louder. Reba said you went for it, and you nailed it. 

Noah Spencer sang Jolene by Ray LaMontagne-- That was an amazing performance. Niall said you're such a talent and your voice is so unique. Gwen said when you perform you are so available through the songs, you're a really great artist. Reba said you turned it up from zero to ten from rehearsals, congratulations. 

Ruby Leigh sang Long Long Time by Linda Ronstadt-- This was beautiful and I absolutely loved her rendition of this song.  Niall said you are one of one, that is the best version of that song I ever heard.  

Reba chose Jordan, Jacquie, and Ruby to move on to the Live Shows

I would have chosen Jacquie, Ruby, and Noah

Team Gwen

Stee sang Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon-- This wasn't my fave song choice but I think he is a polished and great performer. 

BIAS sang Where I Find God by Larry Fleet-- Wow! This guy is smart and he looks like a star. This was such a good song choice. What an awesome performance. Gwen said your originality is so pure. I am honored and proud to have you on my team. 

Rudi sang My All / Mi Todo by Mariah Carey-- She sounds amazing! I loved this song choice for her and that she did it in English and Spanish. She also looks gorgeous, like a star. Niall thought it was special. John thought her degree of difficulty was high. Gwen said you did a beautiful job and you could do any song. 

Tanner Massey sang Impossible by Shontelle-- This performance was emphatic and passionate. I totally loved everything about this and I think Tanner needs to be in the lives because people are going to love him. Reba said you are cute a button and your performance was really good. Niall said you remind me of me when I was younger and I am a big fan. Gwen said you have grown a lot before my eyes and I am super proud. 

SUPER SAVE Lennon Vanderdoes sang Falling Slowly-- This song was so perfect for Lennon; I don't know if it is enough for him to advance but I love his artistry. Niall said that was such a special moment, you're a proper artist. John said you are very consistent, you come out here and execute every time. Reba said I like to be able to identify the artists I listen to and you have that ability. 

Kara Tenae sang Rain by SWV-- This was a magical performance. I loved everything about it-- the song, the vocals, the dynamics, and the emotion. She was simply amazing. One of my fave performances of the night. Niall said you never over perform, that was my favorite performance of you. John said she sounded magical and looked like a star on stage; he said it made him nostalgic. Gwen said what you do is very hard, and you were in control of your voice. 

Gwen chose BIAS, Kara, and Tanner 

I agree with Gwen's choices although I still feel like Rudi should be in this competition, she was so good. 

The Voice Season 24: Team Niall Runs it Like a River

Nini Iris sang River by Bishop Briggs-- Nini is so unique; I was loving this song for her and her vibe. Niall said she grows every time she comes out on the stage. Reba made a comment that she felt her choreography went too far. I will need to watch it back. 

Claudia B. sang Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars-- Claudia has such an original interpretation with these songs. I loved this performance. Reba said she was captivated by Claudia's voice singing this Bruno Mars song, and Reba shared that she is a huge Bruno Mars fan. Niall said he is so happy that he saved Claudia. 

Huntley sang Daylight by David Kushner-- Hmm I am a big fan of Huntley but I did not love this song for him. Come to find out, Niall picked this for him, as it isn't a song Huntley would pick for himself.  He did, as always, display his vocal abilities, which were nothing less than stellar. Gwen said if she had a record label she would snatch him up. John said you're an artist already; you should be selling out arenas. Niall said you're one of those people that has something to say to the world. Reba commented that she would keep Huntley. 

Super Save: Julia Roome sang True Colors by Cyndi Lauper-- Oh I loved this! What a genuine and emotional performance. Gwen said she was emotional with her vocal choices. John said you had tender moments and powerful moments there. Niall said Julia you made my job really hard. 

Mara Justine sang You've Got the Love by Florence and the Machine-- Mara has made me a fan, her voice is so soulful and full. Niall was on his feet. John said tapping into that falsetto was a real revelation. Reba said it was an emotional rollercoaster and your vocals are so good. Gwen said you're an amazing star already, you need to go to the lives. 

Alexa Wildish sang Fields of Gold by Sting-- That was gorgeous. Reba loved Alexa's performance. John said no one else is like in this competition. Niall said I loved your emotion and authenticity. 

My top 3: Huntley, Mara, and Claudia or Julia 

Niall's top 3: Huntley, Nini, and Mara  

The Voice Season 24: Unstoppable Performance in These Three Way Knockouts

Team Legend

Deejay Young singing Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) -- This was a bit of an obscure song choice. 

Lila Forde singing Fire and Rain by James Taylor -- I like this for her, even though it was a little sleepy, it displayed the nuances of her voice so well. 

Stee singing Pretty Wings by Maxwell-- This was such a beautiful performance. He is a singer who knows who he is. This was my fave performance. 

John chose Lila and Gwen stole Stee. 

Montaged: 

Team Gwen

BIAS singing You Should Probably Leave by Chris Stapleton beat Jason Arcilla  and Jenna Marquis 

Team Niall

Claudia B singing Don't Know Why by Nora Jones -- Boring song choice for her, she is super talented but undersold herself on this one. I love her more than the song. 

Huntley singing Dead or Alive by Jon Bon Jovi -- He is a favorite for me in this competition. I can definitely see him winning it all. His voice is just so clutch. 

Noah Spencer singing Where Rainbows Never Die by The Steeldrivers -- I am a huge Noah fan. He is unique, young, and talented. I am not super familiar with this song, I was hoping he'd do something more main stream, but he makes me a believer every time I hear him. 

Niall chose Huntley, saved Claudia B., and Reba stole Noah. John tried to steal Claudia and Noah! Wow this was quite the trio. 

Team Reba

Ms Monet singing Best of my Love-- I loved this performance, Ms Monet has such attitude and personality and really sold the song. She is also such a talented vocalist. 

Rachele Nguyen singing Die from a Broken Heart by Maddie & Tae-- She's experienced so much growth but the other two outshined her. 

Ruby Leigh singing Blue by Leann Rimes-- This performance was original country. There is something about Ruby that makes you feel like you're in a time capsule. 

Reba chose Ruby

Team Gwen 

Kara Tenae singing Leave Get Out by Jojo-- Loved her performance, she's the real deal from a soul perspective. 

Kristen Brown singing This One's for the Girls by Martina McBride-- Oh wow, this was good, she impressed me. 

CORii singing Ain't It Fun by Paramore-- Fun performance, I enjoy watching CORii perform. 

Gwen chose Kara and John stole Kristen 

Tuesday Episode

Team Legend

Brandon Montel singing Nobody Gets Me by SZA-- Brandon did have great presence, he was very connected to the song. 

Taylor Deneen singing Sweet Thing by Rufus and Chaka Kahn-- One of my fave songs. Wow, the coaches were all on their feet for Taylor. She was so good, in such good voice tonight. Loved her. She and Mac should move on is my opinion here. 

Mac Royals singing Lost Without You by Robin Thicke-- Mac was so good, that was so flipping impressive, the vocals, the look everything. I loved this, he is a star. 

John chose Mac and saved Taylor 

Montaged Team Reba: Reba chose Jordan Rainer over Caitlin Quisenberry and Elizabeth Evans

Team Niall

Alexa Wildish singing Believe by Cher-- I love how she put her own interpretation of the song. It reinvented the lyrics for me. 

Julia Roome singing Unstoppable by Sia-- Wow! At 13, this young lady is impressive. Her vocal for this was sick!!! 

Lennon Vanderdoes singing I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz-- Lennon has such a unique tone. You have to really use your breath well for this song and he absolutely did. 

Niall chose Alexa

The Voice Season 24: The Knockouts Continue

Team Niall: 

Azan sang Caught Up in the Rapture by Anita Baker-- I didn't love this song choice because I see her as more of a contemporary R&B artist. For whatever reason, this came across as old fashioned. 

Nini Iris sang Karma Police by Radiohead-- Didn't love this either. I did feel some good emotion from her. 

Olivia Minogue sang Bring Me to Life by Evanescence-- Love this song and appreciate Olivia's fight. This is a tough song; Amy Lee is a beast. 

Niall chose Nini

Team Gwen:

Tanner Massey sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Love this performance, it's so current. He has some work to do but he is someone who could be in this competition a long time if he listens to the coaches and takes notes. 

Rudi sang Smokin Out the Window by Silk Sonic-- Odd song choice but Rudi is so talented. 

Chechi Sarai sang Never Can Say Goodbye by The Jackson 5-- For the first time, Chechi sounded off and anxious. This is a deceivingly tough song to sing. 

Gwen chose Tanner and saved Rudi. Reba and John tried to steal her. 

The Voice Season 24: Hold My Hand Through the End of the Battles!

Team Niall brought us Huntley and Brailey Lenderman singing Hold My Hand by Hootie and the Blowfish-- I loved this battle, the song is a little overdone but I heard it in a different way and different light than I ever have before. They were both great, but Huntley's voice and whole vibe is incredible. Gwen says she is scared that Huntley will win the Voice. John said Brailey was powerful, made great choices while still keeping it fresh. Huntley has such magnetism and energy that he conveys. Reba wanted to go up and sing with them. Niall said it was the best version of the song he had heard. Niall chose Huntley. 

Team Reba brought us Caitlin Quisinberry and Crystal Nicole singing The Song Remembers When by Trisha Yearwood-- Both ladies sounded beautiful. They complimented each other beautifully. Niall said Crystal's voice was round and warm, and he loved Caitlin as a storyteller. Gwen called Caitlin memorable, and Crystal you have a strength in your voice. Reba said Trisha would be thrilled with that. She said they were both so good. Reba chose Caitlin, she said she's like a country pop artist. Crystal was so gracious and said she learned so much. 

Team Gwen brought us Brandon Montel and Kara Tenae singing Have You Ever by Brandy-- I thought both of them played their parts well, but Kara won that battle for me because she emoted the song beautifully. Reba said she was entertained by that performance. She would pick Kara because she was fascinated with her. Niall said the technical part of that was crazy. He would lean toward Brandon for uniqueness. Gwen articulated that Brandon did better in rehearsal whereas Kara elevated from rehearsal. Gwen chose Kara and John stole Brandon. 

The Knockouts! 3 Way Knockouts! 

Reba-- Jacquie Roar sang Girl by Maren Morris 

Tom Nitti sang I Know (I'm Losing You) by The Temptations

Alison Albrecht sang It's Too Late by Carole King

Tom is so soulful. He would be my top choice. I did see Alison's growth but I was left wanting more from her. Jacquie is so gifted vocally but this was not my fave song choice for her. Gwen called Tom soulful and swaggy. John loved Alison's tone and she was his fave voice, but total package he picked Jacquie. 

Reba chose Jacquie and saved Tom 

Team Legend-- Kaylee Shimizu sang Ain't No Way by Aretha Franklin 

Caleb Sasser sang Jealous by Nick Jonas

Mara Justine sang Without You by Mariah Carey 

Caleb has such range and it's so effortless. Kaylee is so good! She is so poised and there's an old soul in there, her voice emotes so much. I loved Mara, I thought she killed that. Reba loved Caleb's presence, and Kaylee's voice. Niall said he cannot keep his eyes off Mara, and Kaylee your voice and stage presence. Gwen wanted more sass from Caleb, every song Mara sings could be her song. 

John chose Kaylee and Gwen and Niall are trying to steal Mara.