Saturday, December 13, 2025

The Voice Season 28: Team Snoop and Team Niall battle it out for the Playoffs

Team Snoop: Yoshihanna sang And I Am Telling You by Jennifer Holliday-- She left it all out there. Undeniable talent. Niall said, you were just amazing, the way you strutted down there, incredible performance yet again. Michael said when it came to showing why you deserve to be here, you were clutch city. Snoop said you should be making your own records.  


Team Niall: Kirbi sang Bruises by Louis Capaldi-- Wow, this performance is unbelievably provocative and inspiring. I love how she made this her own. Louis would LOVE this so much. Reba said that was so beautiful, everything about your voice was so pure and spiritual. Niall said you don't know how good you are. You have a special gift and you've taken it to another level. 


Team Snoop: Mindy Miller sang I'm Not Ready to Make Nice by The Chicks-- Reba said she is a big fan. Snoop said thanks for always being your best whenever you hit the stage. 


Team Niall: Aiden Ross sang The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice-- Everything about Aiden is genuine, full, raw, real, and complete. That performance was epic, simply gorgeous. Snoop said you need to be in the finals, Michael and Reba agreed. 


Team Niall: Ava Nat sang Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine-- Her ability to tell a story, she's just such a powerful artist; I have no idea how Niall is going to choose. Every single person should be in the finals. Snoop said Lord have mercy Ava, I was thoroughly impressed, you did an amazing job. Niall said your ability to tell a story is beyond belief. 


Team Snoop: Toni Lorene sand Bust Your Windows by Jasmine Sullivan-- This was a solid performance, great song choice, and so convincing. Niall said I wasn't scared of you til now. Snoop said Toni I have tears of joy. 


Team Niall: Dek of Hearts sang Helplessly Hoping by Crosby, Stills, and Nash-- What a masterful performance this is. These people truly all deserve to go before America for our vote. The way that The Voice set this up is criminal. Having 6 in the finals, we need more like 10. Reba said can you all do that 30 more times. Snoop said there is no one like you. 


Team Snoop: Ralph Edwards sang A Song for You by Donny Hathaway-- Niall said wreck it Ralph is at it again. Michael said you're the voice. Snoop said you brought back the memory of people I lost, it's a pleasure to call you my brother. 


Niall chose Aiden Ross to advance and Snoop chose Ralph Edwards to advance. I am thinking out of this group, America's vote will be Dek of Hearts. Those harmonies were undeniable. 



Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Voice Season 28: The Playoffs Open with Teams Michael and Reba

Team Reba: Aaron Nichols sang Beer Never Broke My Heart by Luke Combs-- I could see him on the stage and hear him on the radio right now. This song was so perfect for him. 




Team Michael: Jazz McKenzie sang Don't Stop Believing by Journey-- The coaches were all loving this and I was not a fan. She sounded off in my opinion. Voice did not come through as well as I think they thought it did. I'd send her packing. 




Team Reba: Ryan Mitchell sang Undressed by Sombr-- I dig that he chose Sombr but I think he should have done Back to Friends. He has the store power to move forward but I don't think Reba will choose him outright. He could get voted through by the public. Reba loved what he brought and said she is so proud of him. 




Team Michael: Trinity sang Barracuda by Heart-- Love how she is always bringing a different side or piece of herself. This was risky-- I hope it pays off for her in the best way cause I am a big fan. She has an amazing voice, the last 30 seconds was, wow! Snoop said she just moved up in my book. 




Team Reba: Aubrey Nicole sang Black Velvet by Alannah Myles-- Aubrey has grown in each round. She's a start in my opinion. I loved the sultriness and smokiness in her voice; it reminded me a little bit of Leann Rimes. Reba said, wow! Niall said no doubt you deserve a place in the finale; you showed us another side of you that we haven't seen before. There's something special about you. Reba called her the perfect package. 




Team Michael: Rob Cole sang I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack-- Loved how Rob made the song his own because it's so well known. Reba said he touched her and he took a sweet song and made it better. Snoop said I'm sweet on you, you have superstar potential. 




Team Reba: Peyton Kyle sang Hold Back the River by James Bay-- I loved his confidence and how as he sang he walked up the stage closer. What a phenomenal vocal. Snoop said the way you took your time and worked it. I'd listen to your music. Reba said you give a lot in rehearsals, but you give even more when you get on the stage. 




Team Michael: Max Chambers sang A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke-- I loved it and it was definitely an inspired performance. I wanted a little more. I think I wanted to hear more passion when he says the "back down to my knees". Snoop said, that's the winner of The Voice. 




Michael chose Jazz, she's probably the only person on his team that I would not have picked. So I am really confused, but it was his choice. I would have chosen in order-- Trinity, Rob, Max, Jazz. 

Reba chose Aubrey, anyone she chose would have been a good choice. In order I would have picked Peyton, Aubrey or Aaron, and Ryan.