The Voice Season 23 Playoffs: Team Blake and Team Chance Take the Stage

As soon as videos pop up I will attach them, there were some phenomenal performances tonight. 

Team Blake: Noivas sang Come Together by The Beatles-- Chance and Kelly said there is no way he doesn't make the live shows. Blake said the singing was incredible and his singing is a little wild but it works for him. 

Team Chance: Kala Banham sang My Funny Valentine-- Incredible! Kala should be in the finals for sure. Blake said it was perfect, unbelievable, and you have to put her through cause this is my show. Niall said that song was made for you, different level. Kelly said that was all the great adjectives. Chance said you made me cry in the rehearsals. 

Team Blake: Rachel Christine sang The Only Exception by Paramore-- That was a little pitchy. I just watched Haven Madison sing this on American Idol and her preferred her version. 

Team Chance: Jamar sang The Thrill is Gone by BB King-- I just think Jamar is a great artist. He has such a unique sound, and it's so authentic. Kelly said I wanna be you, that was such a great performance. Blake said you nailed it. Niall said Jamar is your guy. Chance liked his interaction with the band. 

Team Blake: Grace West sang Love is Alive by The Judds-- Kelly loved the song but she did not think it showcased the best of Grace. Blake said since the first time I heard you sing, you have been such a consistent and special artist. I love how she is country music today, she sounded great, but I have to say, I agree with Kelly. I think what she can do is far more than what she did tonight. 

Team Chance: Manasseh Simone sang Speak the Name by Koryn Hathorne-- I needed her to sing a more well known song. However, she puts so much effort into her performances. She strikes me as a perfectionist. Niall and Kelly both mentioned the passion that she put into the performance. Blake said it was shaky at parts but she pulled it together. 

Team Blake: Kylee Dayne sang Flowers by Miley Cyrus-- I thought she was a little pitchy unfortunately. I love her though. I think she is incredibly talented. I think she just missed some things she wanted to do. Blake said he could see her effort and he could see that she was frustrated with herself.  

Team Chance: Ray Uriel sang Essence by Whizkid and Tems-- He has a phenomenal voice and I love that I am hearing the lyrics for the first time. Amazing! Kelly said you have such a broken but beautiful tone. Blake said I want you to move forward and put your sound back on the radio. Kelly said it's like Frank Ocean and Miguel had a musical baby. Niall praised his vocal. I agree with Blake, we NEED him in this. 

Team Blake: Mary Kate Connor sang When I Die Young by The Band Perry-- I actually have to say, not to be all competitive, but I think I prefer her to Grace. She is strong, and she knows who she wants to be as an artist. Kelly said you're a magical storyteller. Niall said your tears at the end showed how much the song meant to you. Well done. Chance said she trusted in her gift, and she would kill it in the lives. Blake said her message was believable. 

Team Chance: Sorelle sang I Get a Feeling -- This was soooo good! I mean it was honestly ridiculous. Niall said their harmonies were so tight. Kelly said that what they did is so different. Blake said, you're putting them through right Chance? We'll talk! He commented on how yes they are strong together as a group but they arer also essentially strong individually as well. 

Blake chose: Noivas and Grace

Chance chose: Sorelle and Ray 

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From Team Blake: Tasha Jessen and EJ Michels sang Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles-- I thought it was a close battle but I loved EJ. I would give him the edge. Chance thought it was award level performance. Niall would also go with EJ. Blake said there is something special about Tasha's tone. EJ came in swinging. Blake went with Tasha and Chance and Niall tried to steal. EJ chose Niall. Good because Chance was very conceited in his approach. 

Team Chance: Jamar Langley and Mariah Kalia sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mariah was doing more ad-libbing but I think I liked stylistically and vibe wise where Jamar was sitting with that performance. It was a cool performance of older style verse younger style. Kelly said Mariah you brought a sassy vibe to it, and  Jamar you have an incredible gift. Blake said I would pick Jamar, and Mariah I would invest a lot of money in you. Chance said Jamar you are an artist's artist, and Mariah you have so much control with your voice,  you blow me away. Chance chose Jamar. 

Team Niall: Gina Miles and Kala Banham sang Skinny Love by Bon Iver-- They were both amazing! I loved that. I really cannot pick a winner. Kala has a warm tone, Gina with that high tone is gorgeous. Kelly said you're both fantastic. Chance enjoyed the dynamics. Blake said this was evenly matched, and he asked Gina who she listens to and how she learned to sing. Blake said I would love to hear you on a record. Niall said Gina has this quiet speaking voice but when she comes out and sings it's crazy. He loves Kala's commitment to the process. Niall chose Gina as the winner. Kelly stole Kala. 

Team Kelly: Allie Keck and Cait Martin sang It Must Have Been Love by Roxette-- Ali had some powerful moments in that performance. Cait shined throughout and what was really special was how she made Ali shine as much as she made herself shine. I would go with Cait. Niall said that they both made it their own, and he isn't any help picking. Chance loved Ali's tone, and he thought Cait made it her own. He would go with Cait. Kelly chose Cait. 

Team Blake: Walker Wilson and Kason Lester sang Here Without You by 3 Doors Down-- First off, I am a HUGE fan of 3 Doors Down, so this is going to be a good battle. I would go with Walker, I just thought he had that tone that is really pleasing and draws you in. Niall liked his husk and he likes how Walker's tone pierces through. He'd lean towards Walker. Chance said you guys are the same person, but then he continued and said you're just wearing a hat to Walker. I thought was that kind of rude because they do have different qualities to their voice which Kelly talked about. Kelly thought it was evenly matched. She said Kason has more gravel and rasp but Walker has grit to his voice. He described what Walker has as a "buzz". Blake chose Walker

Team Chance: Sorelle and Manassah Simone sang Someone Like You by Adele-- Wow! I seriously hope they both go through. They all contributed so much to this performance. There were so many beautiful and powerful moments. That was beautiful. Kelly said that was really well done Sorelle, Manassah you are the reason why this show exists. Blake said I wondered if this was gonna work and now I feel like I only want to hear you all sing together. Niall said Manassah where you started and ended were two different planets, and Sorelle the harmonies were so good. Chance picked Sorelle to move on. He granted Manassah his only "Playoff Pass". She will go right through to the playoffs.   

The Voice Season 23: Ohhh La La

Ryley Tate Wilson sang Dancing On My Own by Robyn-- At 15, wow, the poise, and the experience that he sings with is truly beyond his years. He is a well deserved four chair turn. Niall said Ryley my head nearly exploded, that was the best audition we've heard so far. Kelly said your tone is incredible. Your runs weren't planned, they were felt. Chance said I loved how you improvised with the runs and how much control there was. Blake said you pick me as your coach, and I will quit coaching after this season because I got you on my team. Ryley picked Niall. 

Jamar Langley sang Try Me-- Jamar has that old school R&B throwback type of voice and vibe. I knew Blake would be drawn to that type of artist, but I am excited to see what Chance is going to do with him. Jamar chose Chance. 

Allie Keck sang Paris (Oohh La La) by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals-- Blake turned right away and then Kelly turned. What happened with Niall and Chance? She was amazing. She totally rocked, and I loved her voice and her attitude. Kelly loved how her voice projects. Blake said I am thinking vintage rock from the 70s and 80s and do a twist on it. I wanna blow it out one last time as a coach and I wanna do it with you, come on Allie. Wow! Allie chose Kelly, I would have gone with Blake on this one. 

Jayda Klink sang No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown-- Wow, no one turned, she was good, but there were some nerves. 

Walker Wilson sang Hurricane -- I really liked Walker's voice, I am somewhat shocked that no one else turned. Blake said you have a grit to what you do. You're on the right track with that sound. Kelly said yea that's what it is, I'm scared to go up against you Blake, I'm trying to help out grandpa on his last season.  

Ali sang Killing Me Softly with His Songs-- Kelly and Chance turned straight away. I like how she transformed the song in so many cool ways. Chance said I am so stunned to hear that you're hearing impaired. Chance said I would love to hear you sing some gospel and Ali said she grew up singing it. I am shocked that she went with Kelly. 

Manessah Simone sang I Will Rise Up by Andra Day-- Chance was the only one who turned. Manessah returned after not getting any chair turns last season. I feel like she definitely took the judges notes and worked on her verbratto. I'm happy for her. 

Jerome Godwin III sang pov by Ariana Grande-- His voice is so unique and what an original song choice. Kelly and Niall both turned. Niall loved the dynamics in his voice. He ended up choosing Niall. 

EJ Michels sang Easy on Me by Adele-- His tone!!! OMG! I love his full voice. He also has an amazing falsetto. Chance turned and was real surprised, and Blake turned just before the end of the performance. Chance said I want to hear you sing some Maxwell or D'Angelo. Blake said hi EJ, I know where Utah is. Your voice is so raw and honest, emotionally it kind of had me on the edge. Chance said I might be 100 from the field. EJ chose Blake! 

Sophia Hoffman sang Amor Eterno-- Kelly advised her perfectly she needs to pick a song that shows the highs and lows of her voice. I think her performance was too old fashioned and pageanty. 

Laura Littleton sang Sign of the Times by Harry Styles-- Three chair turn, she was good, she has that folksy voice. Everyone turned except Chance. Blake is upset that Kelly blocked him. Kelly said it's like Dolly meets Florence and the Machine. Niall said I like the natural shakes you have in your voice. The song is not an obvious pop song, it's a bit left. And you're a bit left. Laura picked Niall..... bahahaha Kelly wasted her block. 

 Faves of the night-- Ryley, EJ, Jerome, and Laura