The Voice Season 9: Live Again! Team Blake and Team Pharrell

Team Pharrell: Darius Scott sang Love Lockdown by Kanye West-- I loved the beginning, there were a lot of interesting choices, but I felt like it fell apart in the second half, and I wasn't an interested and intrigued. I agree with Adam, his vocal choices were cool and soulful, but again, I felt it came undone in the second half. Blake said he has never heard that song but is buying Darius's version.

Team Blake: Ivonne Acero sang One of Us by Joan Osbourne-- I don't know if this is necessarily the right song for her. That being said, she sang it really well. Gwen felt she was confident on the stage, and so strong and sure. Adam said she keeps getting better and she has grown in such a short amount of time. Blake said you're not a shy performer anymore, enjoy this moment.

Team Blake: Morgan Frazier sang Lips of an Angel by Hinder-- A star is born, I loved this performance, everything about it, killer vocals, crazy emotion, and pure power. She needs to move on. Pharrell said he knows why Blake snatched her to be back on his team. Blake said, you're like a country standard to me on the stage already. He said, if you don't make it through, people must be full of hate.

Team Pharrell: Evan McKeel sang Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder-- This was literally one of the best performances I've ever watched live on The Voice. I love the way Evan expressed himself. Gwen told him to watch his stage presence. Blake said the way you were able to navigate through that melody was incredible. Pharrell said, there were great notes you hit, I read your body language as genuine. I loved your honesty.

Team Pharrell: Madi Davis sang Song Bird by Fleetwood Mac-- I actually dug that performance too, it was very melodic and rhythmical. Adam said you just kinda popped up on my radar. Pharrell said you're 16, so talented beyond your years.

Team Pharrell: Celeste Betton (comeback artist) sang Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood-- I was a little bit confused with the beginning of the song, but in the end, she really brought it together. I loved how by the end, she found her voice. The vocal was beautiful. Pharrell said I have faith people are going to vote for you.

Team Blake: Zach Seaubaugh sang Brand New Girlfriend by Steve Holy-- I am loving his charisma, you need to have personality to sell this song, and he sold it. This was one of the best performances on the night, he has it in spades. Adam said you did everything you did really well, you have that thing, congratulations. Blake said I think you just bought yourself a ticket to the lives from here on out.

Team Pharrell: Riley Biedier sang It Should Have Been Us by Tori Kelly-- Gwen said she misses her and loved her confidence. Pharrell said you always had a great voice, I thought you fought. Okay, so I love that Tori Kelly song, she is major right now! I felt like Riley was definitely fighting, however, I did not feel that she was confident in the big notes. I felt like she hesitated and therefore, it didn't sound as good as it could have. She has tons of potential.

Team Blake: Nadjah Nicole (comeback artist) sang Upside Down by Diana Ross--  I felt like she was straight up channeling Diana Ross, she brought soul and rhythm. She really came alive in the second part of the song, and I think she made herself a contender to move on. Adam said I thoroughly enjoyed myself, thank you for that. Blake said I liked seeing you in this moment.

Team Blake: Emily Ann Roberts sang In the Garden-- I liked it but I was really distracted by her closing her mouth on a lot of the notes, and it sounded like "e" a lot. I think she has a sweet yet strong voice. Adam said the performance was so pure.

Team Pharrell: Mark Hood sang What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber-- Totally wrong song for him. I think that song is way too simple, I would have had Mark sing Usher, Chris Brown, Marvin Gaye, that's his jam, not a Justin Bieber song. Adam said that was awesome. Blake said you sounded amazing, great job.

Team Blake: Barrett Baber sang I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice-- Gwen said there is so much emotion, and you give so much of yourself and it's very powerful. Adam said I believe what you do is really powerful, and you have so much passion and belief in what you do. Blake said the only other artist I have seen give that much of themselves in a performance is Garth Brooks. I was overcome with emotion watching Barrett perform. I know a lot of people don't see the significance of that song, but it's about your memory of someone after you've lost them.

Team Blake moving forward: Barrett, Zach, Morgan..... long shot Emily Ann or Nadjah
Team Pharrell moving forward: Evan, Riley, Mark... long shot Madi

The Voice: Season 9, I'm Loving the Battles!

Team Gwen: Korin Bukowski sang All I Want by Kodaline versus Summer Schappell sang Little White Church by Little Big Town-- Okay, wow, I was so into Summer's performance. I just found it catchy and full of energy. Adam said he would take Summer down to the little white church. Blake said Summer is an entertainer. Pharrell said Korin, it didn't require you to do a lot with your body, and Summer you were like a firecracker on stage.
My choice: Summer
Gwen's choice: Korin

Team Adam: Dustin Christensen sang Free by The Zac Brown Band versus Keith Semple sang I Wanna Know What Love Is by Foreigner-- I like Dustin, I think he is one of those artists that is underrated in this competition, and I felt like I didn't hear him til tonight. He turned out a solid performance and he related to the song. Keith was crazy! I loved his whole performance. Blake thought both guys were great. Pharrell said Dustin is a natural talent, and Keith you were really fighting. Gwen said Dustin's voice is beautiful and soothing, and Keith I love your personality, and your vibe and energy really comes through. Adam said Dustin you are an amazing singer, and Keith you called your spot, this was a ballsy move.
My choice: Wish it could be both, I lean more towards Keith
Adam's choice: Keith

Team Pharrell: Darius Scott sang On Broadway by George Benson versus Morgan Frazier sang Even If It Breaks Your Heart by The Eli Young Band-- The way that Darius's voice navigated this song was crazy. I think it goes to show you what great vocal control he has. Gosh, I think Blake should steal Morgan back, the coaches are all on their feet. Her vocals were ridiculous. Gwen said Darius was odd, amazing, and magic. Blake said everyone is stepping it up, Darius uses his vibrato to change notes, and Morgan you encompassed that song. Adam said he would probably choose Morgan. Pharrell said Darius you shared your ambition with the world, and Morgan you did exactly what I asked you to do.
My choice: Morgan
Pharrell's choice: Darius
Someone steal Morgan! Blake stole Morgan back!

The Last of the Battles on The Voice: Season 9

Team Adam: Amanda Ayala versus Shelby Brown singing Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks-- I think I preferred Amanda's voice to Shelby's, I just found the tone pleasant. Pharrell said Shelby had big unapologetic notes, and he thought Amanda had so much control with her voice. Adam thought Shelby sassed it up and believed in herself.
My choice: Amanda
Adam's choice: Shleby

Team Pharrell: Amy Vachal versus Jubal and Amanda singing To Love Somebody by The Bee Gees-- I would find it tough to make a decision. I think Amanda has such a big strong voice. Gwen thought Jubal and Amanda's voices are so strong, and Amy's voice is so gentle. She thinks Amy on her own is a star. Adam said Amy shined on her own and she was awesome. Blake said Jubal and Amanda were better today than their blind audition. Blake said Amy, I am still heartbroken you didn't choose me, and I don't know how we move forward in this competition without you.
My choice: Amy
Pharrell's choice: Amy

The ones we never got to see:

Team Pharrell: Daria Jazmin versus Darius Scott singing Lean on Me by Bill Withers-- Pharrell chose Darius

Team Blake: Cole Criske versus Nadjah Nicole singing Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears-- Blake chose Nadjah

Team Gwen: Hannah Ashbrook versus Summer Schappell singing Leave the Pieces by The Wreckers--Gwen chose Summer

Team Blake: Emily Ann Roberts versus Morgan Frazier singing I'm That Kind of Girl by Patty Loveless-- Adam told Blake he was crazy for putting them together. Blake said Emily Ann matured, and he loved the big note Morgan did at the end.
My choice: Morgan
Blake's choice: Emily Ann
YES! And Pharrell uses his last steal for Morgan!

Faves of the night: Amy Vachal and Morgan Frazier

Night 4 of The Blinds on The Voice Season 9

Darius Scott sang You Make Wanna by Usher-- I think Darius has a good voice, but not a great voice. I liked when he got towards the middle of the song, the vocal embellishments were interesting. Adam turned followed by Gwen and Pharrell. Gwen said she's had the longest career and he should pick her cause she's going to help him.
Darius chose Pharrell

Korin Bukowski sang Cecilia and The Satellite by Andrew McMahon-- Gwen was the only one who turned around. I liked this girl, and I think she is so different that she might do well. The trouble I have with her is that I think, based on that performance, that her voice is just average.
Gwen chose Korin

Krista Hughes sang Angel from Montgomery by -- All four of them turned around and rightfully so, this girl has an amazing voice. I think Blake is right, she could potentially win this thing.  Adam thought she was flawless. Pharrell said he takes his hat off to her. Blake said I take nothing for granted. Blake told her to pick him because he knows and understands who her musical influences are.
Krista chose Blake

Janae Strothers sang Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars-- No one turned. Sad face. Blake said she was having a party on stage, but he felt like she was falling out of the pocket. I agree with Blake.

Chance Pena sang I See Fire by Ed Sheeran-- Adam is the only one who turned. Adam said you guys screwed up so badly. Pharrell said he gave a flawless performance. Gwen said she has no idea why she didn't push. What I liked about Chance is the maturity in his voice and how he sounded so different.
Adam chose Chance

Viktor Kiraly sang What's Going On by Marvin Gaye-- Another four chair turner! This guy impressed me, I was smiling throughout the performance cause he was so good. His dynamics were good, and just when I thought he reached as high as he could in that song, he took it to another level. Adam turned at the beginning and he was trying to keep a poker face, but he said it didn't work because he was so good. Adam told him that he could win this entire thing. Blake asked if he performs a lot, and called him a phenomenal singer and said he could win this thing. He said he may not be the obvious choice and Adam said, certainly not. Pharrell liked his voice paired with his personality. Gwen liked the richness in his voice.
Viktor chose Adam

Julie Broadus sang Brand New Key by Melanie-- No one turned. Blake liked the vintage sound of her voice. Gwen encouraged her to come back and said she would recognize her voice.

Cole Criske sang Dreaming with a Broken Heart by John Mayer-- The fact that he is 16 and sang with that much conviction and sincerity is amazing. He got Gwen, Pharrell, and Blake to turn. Blake said he has recorded with Xena and he's won The Voice four times. Gwen spoke about "Tragic Kingdom" and how tragedy in her life inspired her to write that album. Pharrell said he'd love the opportunity to work with him.
Cole chose Blake

Alex Kandel sang Bright by Echosmith-- I actually really like this girl. She has a lot of personality and it really came out in her vocal and in her performance. Gwen liked the character in her voice. Adam felt like it started out so strong and the vocal only needed small tweaks.
Alex chose Gwen

Celeste Betton sang Love You I Do by Jennifer Hudson-- I liked her, there were some small weird things in there that need to be taken care of but it is nothing Pharrell won't be able to fix. Pharrell said she is great and amazing. He said he pushed his button because of the ambition she had.
Pharrell chose Celeste

Andi & Alex sang Thank You by Dido-- All four chairs turned and all four coaches were on their feet. This interpretation of the song was so inspiring. Adam said you're one of the most perfectly fitting duos I've ever heard. That was astonishing. Blake said, oh my God, that was phenomenal, I'm the only person that has taken a duo to the finale. Gwen said obviously that version came from you guys and it was super creative, we'd be an amazing team. Pharrell said I would consider working with you another lesson.
Andi & Alex picked Adam

Faves of the night: Viktor Kiraly, Cole Criske, Alex Kandel, and Alex & Andi