The Voice Season 27: "Creep"-ing through the Battles

Team Adam: Britton Moore vs Darius J sang Creep by Radiohead-- I thought this was going to be a bore! It was interesting and it was true enough to the original, but altered ever so slightly to fit the style of the artists. Kelsea felt that they could both be in the finals. She couldn't choose one over there. Michael compared Darius to a less sweary Gordan Ramsay, someone who loves who he is cooking for. He said, Britton, you hit that top note. I was like who is Adam gonna choose. Both he and Kelsea hinted at stealing the one Adam didn't choose. John called Darius a "presence" and said Britton's voice is so "connected and powerful". He would choose Britton. Adam spoke of how much the two had improved since rehearsals.  Adam chose Britton, Kelsea and Michael stole Darius but Adam saved him. 

Team Legend: Kolby Cordell vs Pablo Herrera sang Tacones Rojo by John Legend and Sebastian Yatra-- Both great artists, but Kolby won this one for me. I loved his soulfulness. This was a little out of the box for him and he aced it. Kelsea said Kolby's voice is like a warm hug and she would go with him. Adam calls Kolby "bad". Michael says what Pablo did was difficult, and he compares Kolby's voice to John's. John chose Kolby, he was impressed with his ability to sing a song not in his wheelhouse. 

Team Buble: Braxton Garza vs Jadyn Cree sang Danny's Song by Loggins & Messina-- Not crazy about this song choice at all. It just sounds dated and old fashioned. Nothing against Jayden, I think Braxton gave the better performance. I liked both contestants. The coaches complimented both contestants. Michael believes Jayden could win the competition, and of course chooses her, sending Braxton home. I am surprised no one stole him but I think he was the victim of poor song selection. 

Team Kelsea: Angie Rey vs Tatum Scott sang Girl by Maren Morris-- Love both of these girls. I think either one of them could move forward. Angie was a one chair turn and Tatum was a two chair turn. Michael said that they are what this show is all about. Kelsea said Angie is the biggest surprise on her team, her dark horse. Kelsea chose Angie and John stole Tatum. He said he really wanted her in the Blind Auditions. 

Team Adam: Fran Posla vs Ethan Eckenroad sang July by Noah Cyrus and Leon Bridges-- LOVED the song choice. Fran was definitely the stronger voice and presence throughout but when Ethan shone, he shone bright. He's very different. The second half of the performance was so strong, the dynamics were sharp and I loved the way they ended the song. Michael called it his fave battle of the day. He would pick Ethan. John said he would pick Fran. Adam picked Ethan.

Team Legend: Nell Simmons vs Olivia Kuper Harris sang Feel Like Making Love by Roberta Flack-- Okay, I loved both of these ladies and I honestly feel like both should advance. The song itself was a little dated for me, I think John could have chosen something more well known or current but they are both such strong singers that they overcame that. Adam said both are so strong and called Nell a revelation and said both need to advance. Kelsea said both found their "sexy power". Michael felt transported to another era. He felt Nell had the tougher job and would pick her. John chose Olivia. Adam stole her, but John saved her. Adam said he should have turned for her in the blinds, and she was overlooked but he won't let that happen again. Nell said John broke her heart but she is giving him one more chance and stayed with John.  

The Voice Season 27: The Blinds Are Never Too Much

Skip.... Colby Kordell sang Never Too Much by Luther Vandross-- I kept waiting for him to take this to the next level, but it never happened. Michael and John turned and unsurprisingly he chose John

Skip... Hailey Wright sang Before the Next Teardrop Falls-- Too old fashioned and underwhelming for me. Michael and Kelsea turned and she chose Kelsea. 

Fran Posla sang What the World Needs Now-- I enjoyed her uniqueness, she made cool choices with such a well know and traditional song. Michael said she sounds like Zoey Deschanel, and he mentioned that she was a little off pitch at times; she said she totally felt it and he said you're good. John said she sounds like his friend Corinne Bailey Rae, she enjoys artists like that and she also mentioned Allen Stone. Adam talked about her vibrato. Fran chose Adam. 

Dimitrius Graham sang Get You by Daniel Caesar-- Dimitrius was on American Idol Season 17 and made it to the Top 10. I am glad he came over to The Voice because I love his voice and he is talented. Right away, I love his song choice, it really showcases his vocals. The falsetto is hot. He shares that high school choir saved his life and he can sing classical music as well. Kelsea turned first and Michael turned right before it was over. Michael said what he does is very spiritual and he's a romantic and sexy singer. Kelsea liked how special his voice was, how he started up high and went down low. Dimitrius said Kelsea is beautiful, but he chose Michael. 

Olivia Kuper Harris sang Dream a Little Dream of Me by Doris Day-- She has an interesting sound, Adam turned first, then John, and Kelsea. I agree with Michael, I am not totally sure of her style or what she is trying to do. I wanted more power too. Olivia has been in music for a long time and has recently sang backup vocals for Teddy Swims. She chose John. 

Kaiya Hamilton sang ICU by Coco Jones-- This one here surprised me. I did not expect to her to be as good as she is! I loved the song choice, I loved her soulfulness. Michael and Kelsea turned and Kaiya chose Kelsea. 

Montaged Performances.... 

Aaron Rizzo sang Drop of Jupiter by Train and went to Team Buble

Kameron Jaso sang This Town by Niall Horan and went to Team Buble 

Nell Simmons sang Love Hangover and went to Team Legend

Skip.... Antonio Ramsey sang Every Little Step by Bobby Brown-- I love the song and no one turned, and rightfully so, the performance lacked energy and flair. John used his Coach's Replay however, so he went to Team Legend. 

Skip.... Robert Hunter sang Til You Can't by Cody Johnson-- There were pitch issues and the performance was lackluster at best. Kelsea and Michael turned. Robert chose Kelsea. 

Saved the best for last on this night... 

Lucia Flores Wiseman sang La Llorona by Angela Aguilar-- LOVED this performance. Lucia is so authentic. This was a well deserved four chair turn. The coaches were fighting it out for this one. Kelsea said the song made her teary. John said the song sounded like Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin but in Spanish. Adam said she sounded different like a Brandi Carisle. Michael made his pitch in Spanish, he said if you don't pick me, I am gonna listen every week and thank you for lifting this whole place up. Lucia chose Adam.