Monday, November 24, 2025

The Voice Season 28: The Knockouts Come to an Impressive End

Team Reba: Austin Gilbert sang Eight Second Ride by Jake Owen vs. Peyton Kyle sang I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw-- Love Peyton's confidence and swagger on stage, this was a great song choice for him. Austin is awesome too, you can tell he just loves performing and being an artist. I wish both of these guys could move forward. Both strong artists with clear identity. Michael said you both showed up and left nothing, you both nailed it. Snoop said Austin that song was perfect for you. Peyton you're that pop act that can cross over. Niall liked the rock side of Austin, and said he would pick Peyton because he could surprise a lot of people out here, he can sing anything. 
Reba chose Peyton




Team Niall: Dustin Dale Gaspard sang She Talks to Angels by The Black Crows vs. Kirbi sang Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll-- For me, I am a fan of both but Kirbi wins this for me. She delivered that with such emotion and power. Reba enjoyed both but would go with Kirbi. Michael said what both did was special but Dustin is his guy. Snoop said Dustin you had me enjoying every minute of that. Kribi, that was the perfect song for you, that performance of that record right there, wow. Niall said Dustin you're an artist to your core. Kirbi that was your best performance without a shadow of a doubt.  
Niall chose Kirbi



Team Snoop: Lauren Anderson sang Try by Pink vs. Yoshihanaa sang You're All I Need to Get By by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell-- Wow! Yoshihanaa gave a stunning performance, that's such a classic song and she respected it lyrically. Lauren has continued to grow. Snoop had similar observations that I did for his comments. Snoop gave Yoshihanna the mic drop moment. 

Mic Drop Candidates: Max Chambers, Aaron Nichols, Dek of Hearts, Yoshihanna 


Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The Voice Season 28: You and I Watching the Knockouts

Team Reba: Cori Kennedy sang You and I by Lady Gaga vs. Aaron Nichols sang Hurricane by Band of Heathens-- Aaron just sounds like he has been doing this his whole life. There's something so deliberate and prolific about him as a performer. I liked Cori's performance, and how animated and personalized she made it. However, I would need to choose Aaron-- talent like his must be heard. He needs to be on the radio right now. Reba said she is so proud of both of them. Reba said she chose Aaron because he knows his lane, he's powerful, and he stays in it. She went as far as to choose him for her mic drop moment. Niall said Aaron could win the whole thing, and commented on what a powerful artist he is. 
Reba chose Aaron




Team Snoop: Carolina Rodriguez sang Love Song by The Cure vs. Mindy Miller sang In Color by Jamey Johnson-- Mindy has a beautiful voice, and stayed true to who she is as an artist. For me, Carolina is the surprise of this. Her performance was so technically good, but also full of emotion, and there was a maturity. It's like she grew up times ten. Carolina would be my choice. Niall said Mindy has such a great tone and so solid, and he said Carolina gave herself such a challenge and took it on. Reba said, Carolina, that sounded like it was from a Bond movie, and Mindy-- Jamie would be so proud of that. Michael appreciated both performances, but selfishly he would choose Carolina for the jazz part of her voice that he heard. 
Snoop chose Mindy 




Team Michael: Teo Ramdel sang It's My Life by Bon Jovi vs. Jazz McKenzie sang Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson-- Okay need to be totally honest both of them butchered two classic songs. This is a case where I wish both could be sent home to save someone else who has gone home undeservedly. Of course, the coaches all loved both of their performances. It seems like Jazz will be the one to move forward. I would have chosen Teo. I like Jazz but something about her performances feels forced. 
Michael chose Jazz



Monday, November 10, 2025

The Voice Season 28: What If I Never Get Over These Knockouts?

Team Reba: Conrad Khalil sang Closer by Neyo vs. Ryan Mitchell sang Zombie by The Cranberries-- I liked Ryan's performance but I think he could have chosen a better song to showcase his rock voice. He should have done like In My Hands by Fuel. Okay, so for me, I am loving Conrad's performance. I'd need to go with him. He told a story with his version of Closer. Michael said he would lean with Ryan. Snoop said both were great and it depends on what you're looking for-- R&B is Conrad and rock/ alternative is Ryan. Niall said Conrad reminds him of all the singers in R&B he listened to growing up. Ryan you have grown immensely. 
Reba chose Ryan 




Team Michael: Rob Cole sang Wondering Why by The Red Clay Strays vs. Marty O'Reilly sang The Letter by Joe Cocker-- Loved Rob's performance, that was so strong yet gentle. I think Rob could win The Voice. Marty's voice has all the growl and rasp. Like Zac Brown said, it sounds like he sings from a place of pain. Snoop said ain't nothing but the dog in you. Rob, the way you started on the piano, you're a superstar. Niall said neither one of them should be going home. Reba said Marty channeled Joe.
Michael chose Rob 



Lightning Round: 

Team Michael: Trinity sang I'm Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston vs. Jack Austin sang -- Michael chose Trinity

Team Niall: Dek of Hearts sang What If I Never Get Over You by Lady A vs. Kayleigh Clark sang Blue by Leann Rimes--  Wow! Dek of Hearts was so good, I loved the dynamics in their performance and the harmonies. Kayleigh's performance was so inspired, and I love how she made Blue her own. Snoop said Dek of Hearts when you all sing together, magic. He loved Kayleigh's yodeling. Niall said Kayleigh, you took all of Joe's notes, and Dek of Hearts it's so rare that all people in the group can sing.  
Niall chose Dek of Hearts and used his Mic Drop on them 











Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The Voice Season 28: The Knockouts-- I'll Be There When the Party's Over

Team Snoop: 

Natalia Albertini sang I Wish by Stevie Wonder vs. Toni Lorene sang Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle-- Wow, Toni was up first and that performance was mic drop worthy to me. She sang the heck out of that song. Natalia has great performance quality and I loved the song choice for her. Reba said Natalia's performance was spectacular, and she called Toni's range incredible. She would lean towards Natalia. Niall and Michael would lean towards Toni. Snoop said Natalia made the record hers, and Toni your voice and your energy matched. 
Snoop chose Toni    





Team Niall: 

Liam Von Elbe sang Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray vs. Aiden Ross When the Party's Over by Billie Eilish sang-- Wow! The control that Aiden has over his voice is incredible. He has this way of really tapping into the raw emotion of whatever song and the story that goes along with it. Liam's performance was equally amazing. Reba said both excellent and wished them luck. Michael said I threw my pen at Niall. Snoop said Liam you have grown and Aiden I heard your voice and I was stuck like a dump truck. The way you sang on that record you could win The Voice. Niall seemed to really like both of them.    
Niall chose Aiden



Team Michael: 

Max Chambers sang Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder vs. Max Cooper III sang End of Beginning by Joe Keery-- Loved both performances. For me, I lean more towards what Max Cooper III does. I just feel like he is so different. Max Chamber though is just destined for stardom, whatever he has is rare and not taught but inherent. Snoop said this is power to the max. Niall said Max Cooper what you do is so different. Chambers what you do is in your bones. 
Michael chose Max Chambers and used his mic drop!