The Voice Season 28: The Battles -- What a Time!

Team Snoop: Makenzie Phipps vs. Lauren Anderson sang Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood-- Hmm I am a little torn on this pairing, but I think I lean more with Lauren. Niall said that performance was 50/50. Reba said Carrie is going to be so proud, if she had to make a decision, she would choose Lauren. Michael loved Lauren's spin move. Snoop loved Makenzie and who she will inspire, and he loved the sisterhood that Lauren inspired. He felt like Lauren had the experience to take her forward. 

Snoop chose Lauren

Team Michael: Aarik Duncan vs. Max Chambers sang Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers-- Aarik's tone is so rich and warm. Max sings like he is already a pro, it's pretty cool. I genuinely enjoyed both of them. Snoop liked their chemistry. He would go with Max. Niall said, Aarik took it to a different level, and he said Max is a natural and did it with ease. Reba said I would go with Aarik cause of your comfort on stage but Max you were cute as a button. Michael said Aarik you have a gorgeous tonal quality, perfection, and Max you come with experience.  

Michael chose Max

Team Niall: Ava Nat vs. Aiden Ross sang What a Time by Niall Horan-- Such an amazing duet, it didn't feel like a battle but the perfect partnership of voices. I loved their chemistry and how they played off each other. Aiden wins this but Ava better be stolen or saved. Reba said that they make a great duet and their voices blend so well together. She thought that he should pick both of them. Snoop said Niall was cheating giving them one of his songs. Michael thought both of them were in good voice but Aiden's falsetto melted him. Snoop called it teenage love and said he wants to shed a tear behind this record. I wanted both of you, but for you to come together, it left an impression on my heart. Niall said it was everything he wanted but twenty times more. 

Niall chose Aiden, and saved Ava, Snoop coming in with the steal, but she stayed with Niall

Team Reba: Manny Costello vs. Leyton Robinson sang I Think I'm in Love with You by Chris Stapleton-- This is a dynamic pairing. I went into it thinking I was choosing Manny, and after the battle was over, I was like I would need to pick Leyton. I just feel like she put so much into it. Michael went back and forth between choosing Leyton or Manny. Snoop liked how they sounded together. Niall felt like both of them stepped it up big time from their auditions. Reba said she is very proud of both of them. 

Reba chose Leyton

Lightning Round: 

Team Reba: Vinya vs. Conrad sang It Takes Two. Reba chose Conrad

Team Snoop: Mindy Miller vs. Emmanuel Rey sang Angel from Montgomery by John Pride-- I love how soulful they both are. The song choice is not obvious for Emmanuel but he sounded amazing. This was the perfect song for Mindy. Wow! I want both of them. Niall said I don't know where I was for your auditions, what a great song choice. Emmanuel that was amazing, to put your spin on a song that wasn't your style. Reba said it's a treat to listen to you both sing. Michael said wonderful interpretation Mindy, and Emmanuel, I love your voice, there's such a purity. Snoop said Emmanuel, when you put your Spanish thing on that, you turned me all the way up. He said he would love to see what Mindy can do beyond her style. 

Snoop chose Mindy

Team Niall: Kirbi vs. Carolina Rodriguez sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Kirbi is one of my favorites in the competition this season. Reba said she can't pick either one. Michael said Niall gave you the opportunity to sing a tough song. Snoop said Kirbi you were strong and Carolina, I turned for you. Niall said it was beautiful and emotional. Kirbi said that rasp is incredible, and Carolina for you to sing in your lower register like that out of the gate. 

Niall chose Kirbi, and Snoop stole Carolina 

Aiden, Lauren, and Kirbi are moving forward from my Voice team that I chose.