The Battles Continue:
Team Queen: Luke Pope vs. Big Country sang Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton-- That was an even matching! I think they're both worthy of moving on. Kelly thought it was a seamless and cool performance. Adam said I turned for both of you guys but you didn't pick me. He enjoyed the harmonies. Queen thought that they sounded amazing together. Big Country committed to the performance. Luke I am proud of you and that you got to have this moment. Queen chose Big Country. She said he is a presence and a force.
Team Kelly: Anna McElroy vs. Johnnie Kapua sang Some Things I'll Never Know by Teddy Swims and Maren Morris-- Both amazing artists. Johnnie caught some nerves but recovered well, but sometimes that can cost you. Queen said Anna you're a beast and Johnnie you got a touch of the nerves and then let the soul come out. Kelly said Johnnie the notes are effortless. Anna I love the rasp in your voice, it's like you've been smoking but you don't. I would love to work with both of you after this. Kelly chose Anna.
Team Riley: Keiyana Osmond vs. Brendan Coulter sang She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5-- For me, I am leaning with Brendan on this. I loved his falsetto and where he took the song. Adam said it was an honor to have then singing a song he wrote all those years ago. He said you both did great, and it's just a matter of what direction Riley wants to go in. I will love to see him suffer so I am going to leave the decision to him. Wow! Riley chose Keiyana.
Team Adam: Luke Curran vs. Evan James sang You Look Like I'm Going To Wind Up Missing You by Tucker Wetmore-- Wow! That was actually one of my faves of the night so far. I thought they were so closely matched. I think I lean with Luke. I just enjoy his rasp. Queen said they were locked in, and she loved it. She said she feels both of them can move forward. Riley enjoyed the arrangement. Kelly said-- Evan you have presence and you fill the space, Luke you have rasp and a storyteller vibe. Adam has gone back and forth with who he is going to choose. Adam chose Evan.
Team Kelly: Nina Howland vs. Hazel Gerson sang Breathe Me by Sia-- I think both of them should go through. Nina is unreal though, her vocals are off the charts good. She must move forward in my opinion. Riley enjoyed both of them but would lean a little with Hazel. Kelly said Hazel you're more outward and you emote, Nina you're more introverted with your emotions and you draw people in. Kelly chose Nina! I got one right!
Team Queen: Chari vs. Marcus Ladden Jr. sang On My Own by Patti LaBelle-- I am going to cry. That performance was so beautiful and it had so much power. I expected Chari to come out with a big voice, but Marcus was a surprise. There was something about his voice that was so nostalgic. I would need to lean with Marcus. He was the most pleasant surprise. Riley said he could not choose. Kelly said Marcus your voice fills the room for sure, Chari you're effortless, wanted you on my team then and now. Adam said what I did. It was expected from Chari but from Marcus-- that was a surprise. Queen thought it was incredible and she was so proud of both of them. Queen chose Chari, but Kelly thankfully saved Marcus.
