The Voice Season 4: The Knockout Rounds Team Blake and Team Usher

Team Blake: Savannah Berry singing As Long As You Love Me by Justin Bieber vs. Justin Rivers singing The Climb by Miley Cyrus-- I was honestly impressed with Justin and I would give it to him. I am surprised because I went into it thinking I would choose Savannah. It seemed like after all the judges' comments that they would all choose Justin, but it's Blakes' opinion that matters, and he actually went with Justin! Good for him, that last note was spectacular, and I think Blake is right, he's gonna bring it in the live shows.
The knockout goes to: Justin

Team Usher: Josiah Hawley singing Back to Black by Amy Winehouse vs. Jess Kellner singing You Give Me Something by James Morrison-- Adam felt that they should have done each others songs; I was thinking about that, and I actually agree, that would have sounded wonderful. Blake thought Josiah needed to loosen up, and he thought Jess was soulful. Usher said it's been incredible working with you Josiah, and that's why I want to continue working with you. I actually am surprised by this, I thought Jess was going to win because her voice is just so full and beautiful. There is something about Josiah but I didn't feel he showed the bad boy part of himself in the song.
The knockout goes to: Josiah

Team Blake: Holly Tucker singing Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw vs. Luke Edgemon singing Teenage Dream by Katy Perry-- I love both of these singers and both of these song choices for them; I really do not like that they're facing each other (sad face).Holly definitely has pipes and I feel like no matter what she has a future. Luke is special, his rendition of Teenage Dream was smooth and flat out sexy, loved the way he reinvented the song. Usher said Holly gave a stellar performance, and he thought it was tough for Luke to transform Teenage Dream. Shakira and Adam said that they totally got it. Adam said you have a crazy, killer voice with limitless potential. Blake tried to argue that Like didn't do enough range wise, I don't think it's about holding a note, it's about originality and the whole package. I'm with Adam on this, Blake's an idiot.
The knockout goes to: Holly

Team Usher: Audrey Karrasch singing How to Live by Lil Wayne vs. Michelle Chamuel singing Raise Your Glass by Pink!-- I feel like Audrey struggled a little on the higher notes. Michelle is a true performer and I loved her performance. Shakira chose Michelle and loved her performance quality. Adam liked the pocket for Audrey's voice but felt it fell off a couple of times, and thought Michelle was the type of artist he'd like to see more of. Blake felt similarly to Adam. Usher liked how Audrey made a rap record a pop record, and he enjoyed Michelle's performance.
The knockout goes to: Michelle

Team Blake: Danielle Bradbery singing Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood vs. Taylor Beckham singing Russian Roulette by Rihanna-- Usher felt that Danielle took that battle with her control. Shakira said Danielle never seems nervous. Adam thought Taylor didn't seem confident enough but it was a good performance. Blake said Taylor is amazing and did better in rehearsal. This was a kind of boring knockout round as far as I was concerned. I think Danielle won hands down.
The knockout goes to: Danielle

Team Usher: C. Perkins singing She Ain't You by Chris Brown vs. Vedo singing Everything I Do I Do It For You by Bryan Adams--  C. is a great performer, he has charisma, and he got the crowd pumped up; loved the vocals I heard, just wish he had done more with the song. Vedo delivered a full of grace and restraint performance, just lovely. Adam felt that this was Vedo's moment. Blake and Adam both commented on what C. did with the crowd and how he got them to warm up to him. Usher felt that Vedo's mom was watching him from heaven. He said C. is full of energy and waiting to burst out.
The knockout goes to: Vedo

Team Blake: Grace Askew singing I Can't Stand the Rain by Tina Turner vs. The Swon Brothers singing Drift Away by John Henry Kurtz-- Usher thinks Grace is a unique talent, and felt The Swon Brothers moved the audience, and gave it to them because of how they carried it. Shakira felt Blake should go with Grace. Adam enjoyed The Swon Brothers performance and feel that they know their place in the duo. I like how interesting Grace is, to me, no offense, I was a little bit bored with The Swon Brothers performance. Just as a side note, I feel like Blake is limiting himself and the versatility of his team but choosing all country singers. I am much more interested in some of the other teams at this stage in the competition as a result of that and some of those teams have country singers on them.
The knockout goes to: The Swon Brothers

Team Usher: Cathia singing Mr. Know it All by Kelly Clarkson vs. Ryan Innes singing I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw-- Cathia impressed me and continues to grow, Ryan was off key at several points, and therefore, I felt like I'd give it to Cathia. Adam felt that he didn't hear the grit in Ryan's voice. Blake said he was more impressed with Cathia as did Shakira who said this would be a toughie one for Usher. Usher ended up going with Cathia; she deserved it. Usher felt the performance was too much of a departure from who he was.
The knockout goes to: Cathia

The Voice Season 4: The Battles Continue

Team Adam: Michael Austin vs. Warren Stone sang My Kinda Party by Jason Aldean-- Blake said he would go with Michael who was rough around the edges. Usher said Warren made country young which gave it some swag. Shakira liked both equally. Adam said they come from totally different places within the realm of county. Because of his versatility, Adam chose Warren. Michael is a really good guy but I have to agree that Warren had such a smoothness to his voice that was extremely attractive.
Adam moves forward with Warren

Team Usher: Jeff Lewis vs. Josiah Hawley sang Roxanne by The Police-- Blake went with Jeff, Adam felt Josiah, not sure who Shakira wanted. She did say it's a tough song, I agree. Sting is such a distinct artist. Usher went with Josiah and I think he made the right decision because Jeff did not take it seriously enough. Josiah also seemed to have more natural star quality which made him an easier choice.
Usher moves forward with Josiah

Not Shown Battles:

Team Blake: Grace Askew vs. Trevor Davis sang Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
Blake moves forward with Grace Askew

Team Usher: Audrey Karrasch vs. Jamila Thompson sang If I Were a Boy by Beyonce
Usher moves forward with Audrey Karrasch

Team Shakira: Tawnya Reynolds vs. Mark Andrew sang The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Shakira moves forward with Tawnya Reynolds

Team Blake: Caroline Glaser vs. Danielle Bradbery sang Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae-- Shakira thought the performance was refreshing; she was impressed by the uniqueness of their voices. Adam wanted Danielle on his team bad and thought he was an imbecile for not turning around for Caroline because there is something ethereal and magical about her. Blake loved both of them and regretted putting them together. Blake chose Danielle, I kind of knew he would, predictable. Usher and Adam both want Caroline; Adam was even flirting, lol. I think Danielle was more perfect as Adam said, but I love the inflections in Caroline's voice. I don't know who I would pick; I can tell you that I would love either one of them. Caroline ended up choosing Adam.
Blake moves forward with Danielle
Adam stole Caroline

The Voice Blind Auditions: Season 4, Night 4

First up on night four; oh this is so exciting!

Audrey Karrasch sang Price Tag by Jessie J.-- Blake turns around right away; Usher turns around much to Blake's dismay. Blake wants to be the first to say something and Adam thinks he can predict what Blake will say, and Audrey says why do you care? You didn't even turn around. Woah! She put Adam in his place, lol. Audrey asks Usher what made him turn around and he doesn't even answer the question and she says, let's do this Usher. I pick Usher. I think what I like about Audrey more than her voice is her personality.
Team Usher

Brandon Roush sang With a Little Help from my Friends-- Brandon had a great rocker voice, especially being that he was only 19 years of age. Shakira ended up being the only one that turned around, but I think she is the perfect fit for him. He told Shakira that she wouldn't be sorry for choosing him.
Team Shakira

Betsy Barta sang Set Fire to the Rain by Adele-- Blake said she did a great off, but she bit off a lot when she chose Adele. No one turned around. Adam reassured her and told her to come back.

Patrick Dodd sang Walking in Memphis-- Usher said he had such character in his voice, even though only Shakira and Adam were the only ones to turn around. Shakira loved the soul in his voice and the effortlessness of it. Shakira said she'd put all her passion and focus on him. Adam envied the density, rasp, and soul in his voice. Adam said he loved him and wants him to be on his team. At first, I thought, nothing special, and then I heard the range and rasp in her voice, and I was like this guy is special. He really blows me away with this passion that he has for music, it's so full and genuine. Patrick ended up picking Adam.
Team Adam

Trevor Davis sang Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer --Team Blake

C. Perkins sang All Because of You by Neyo-- Team Shakira

Agina Alvarez sang Beautiful Liar by Shakira Team Adam

Orlando Dixon sang So Sick by Neyo-- Orlando has a good voice; he needs some refining, but I think he has the potential to be really good. Orlando says he grew up listening to Usher and admires his work. Usher liked the tone of his voice and said he will push him more. He called him a diamond in the rough and said he wants to prepare him to be a winner.
Team Usher

Savannah Berry sang Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift-- Adam turned right away, then Shakira, then Blake. Usher is the only one that didn't turn which I am surprised about because she deserved a four chair turn. He was smiling the whole time which surprises me even more. Adam said I turned around way before these other guys. Shakira said these two have been here for three seasons, they're jaded. Shakira said she can win this. Adam said go with who believed first. Blake says he and Miranda could adopt her (she said Miranda was one of her musical influences). She chose Blake!
Team Blake