The Voice Season 9: And We're Live! (And "Comeback" Artists)

Team Adam and Team Gwen perform tonight!

Team Adam: Blaine Mitchell sang Never Tear Us Apart by Inxs-- That performance was so powerful. Blaine sounded like the lead singer of a great rock band like Queen Blake said it's hard to believe that you used to do country music. Pharrell said it felt like he wrote the song. Gwen said I love how free you are, that was the perfect song for you. Adam said I could not be prouder as a coach.

Team Gwen: Regina Love sang Hello by Adele-- Love Regina, and love this song, but I am unsure whether or not it was the right thing for her to sing. I felt like her voice cracked a lot. Gwen said she is glad to take this journey with her, and Adam said he misses her. She might be going home after this performance.

Team Adam: Keith Semple sang To Be With You by Mr. Big-- I love that song, and Keith is such an amazing singer that it sounded great. Gwen said Keith did a really great job with that song. Adam thought it showed Keith's identity.

Team Adam: Shelby Brown sang You're No Good by Linda Ronstadt-- Shelby crushed this! I feel like it was as good as the original, if not better. She has a strong voice. Blake said he is upset that Shelby is not on his team. Adam said her ability at 17 is a testament to how talented and special she is.

Team Gwen: Korin Bukowski sang Adia by Sara McLachlan-- I think this was a weird song choice, it was very boring, and I didn't feel like it showcased Korin's voice. In fact, it may have even exposed some of the weaknesses in her voice. Blake said she connected with the song, I didn't love it, I don't know what Blake is talking about.

Team Gwen: Ellie Lawrence (comeback artist) sang X's and O's by Elle King-- Adam said she picked a great time to have her best performance. Blake said it was his favorite performance of the night. Pharrell said congratulations. Gwen said it was awesome because she manned the stage and gave her personality. It felt like her show. Well Blake, it was a great performance but it wasn't the best of the night. I would say it was the best Team Gwen performance thus far.

Team Gwen: Jeffrey Austin sang Say You Love Me by Jesse Ware-- Adam said Jesse has it all, and he could win this whole thing. Pharrell said easily the best performance of the night, and you did the right thing by taking an emotional path, the dynamics were great. Gwen said, what was that? You were an artist.I think Jeffrey was one of the best performers and vocalists of the night. I feel like he has as powerful a voice as someone like a Sam Smith. Jeffrey could go far in this competition if America takes to him.

Team Gwen: Braiden Sunshine sang Everything I Own by Bread-- Adam said his wife is obsessed with him more than he feels comfortable with. Adam said it was like he wanted to do more than what the song would allow him to do. Blake said you have been one of my favorites since the battle rounds, and I do get what Adam was saying. I agree with Adam. I think he needed a stronger and better song, but I like him.

Team Adam: Amy Vachal sang The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra-- Blake said please do a Christmas album someday. He said that was really good, it felt like home to me. Pharrell said congratulations, that was effortless, those super colorful runs. I feel like you could win, you're awesome. Adam said that was not The Voice, that was watching an artist perform. I am so thrilled for you. Amy absolutely lit up the stage, that was so beautiful and Pharrell is right, so effortless.

Team Gwen: Viktor Kiraly sang All Around the World by Lisa Stansfield-- I liked Viktor's performance but not as much as I thought I would. The high notes were a little too high. Adam said I miss you, but I am super proud and happy for you, you did an amazing job. Gwen said Viktor that was crazy, you did so good. Blake started talking about how Team Gwen is whooping Team Adam.

Team Adam: Chance Pena (comeback artist) sang Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars-- I loved loved that performance! That was just so authentic, and I loved it. His voice was so on point, and I thought the style of the song suited him so much. Blake said he gave everything to that performance. That was such a sweet performance, I think it kicked the ass of anything Gwen's team did.

Team Adam: Jordan Smith sang Halo by Beyonce-- And everyone is on their feet and should be! Jordan is so so special, I don't care if Adam doesn't want to cry, I am going to cry cause he is so good and he gives so much every time. The emotions are just overflowing. Pharrell said God has signed your voice, that's crazy. Gwen said that felt so good. Adam said, you're a figure everyone is so drawn to you. I am honored to be a part of it man.

Team Gwen moving forward: Jeffrey, Braiden, and Viktor-- long shot is Ellie
Team Adam moving forward: Jordan, Amy, third spot is between Chance and Blaine

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 Battles Continue on The Voice Season 9

Team Adam: Keith Semple versus Manny Cabo singing Baba O'Riley by The Who-- Love both of these guys, someone has to steal one of them cause they are both too good to go anywhere. I love how they harmonized and fed off each other throughout the performance. The coaches were all on their feet. Blake said that was one of the best battles ever. Pharrell loved Keith's reaching notes, and he felt like Manny's voice is stratospheric. Gwen said Manny knows what he is doing, and she said Keith is a natural star. Adam said this was like a tennis match and the presence was felt on both sides.
My choice: Keith
Adam's choice: Keith

Team Blake: Chris Crump versus Krista Hughes singing When I Get Where I'm Going by Brad Paislet and Dolly Parton-- Pharrell said Chris's performance was strong. I actually preferred Chris here because I was more affected by his performance, it was emotional. Gwen thought Chris was better. Adam said the battle was exceptional.
My choice: Chris
Blake's choice: Chris

Team Pharrell: Madi Davis versus Sydney Rhame singing Riptide by Vance Joy, Pharrell chose Madi Davis
Team Gwen: Alex Kandel versus Kota Wade singing It's My Life by No Doubt, Gwen chose Kota Wade
Team Gwen: Jeffrey Austin versus Noah Jackson singing I Can't Feel My Face by the Weeknd, Gwen chose Jeffrey

Team Pharrell: Ivonne Acero versus Siahna Im singing You Keep Me Hanging On by The Supremes-- I like both ladies. They both need some refining. I would say that Siahna comes across as a little pageanty, and Ivonne comes across a little more believable. The coaches seemed to like both ladies and think that this was a tough choice. I would go with Ivonne. Gwen and Blake are trying to steal Ivonne. Blake said in regards to Adam, isn't Howie Mandell on America's Got Talent, what are you doing here right now? You're not even on this show!
My choice: Ivonne Acero
Pharrell's choice: Siahna Im

Look out for Keith Semple and Chris Crump

The Voice: Season 9 is On Fire!

Mark Hood sang Use Me by Bill Withers-- All four coaches turned around. I loved his soul and how he made the song his own. Pharrell mentioned the jazz embellishments that he sang throughout the song. Blake put on the same hat as Pharrell in the hopes that Mark would choose him. What was telling is that Mark said he wants to be John Legend meets Pharrell.
Mark chose Pharrell

Kota Wade sang Bring it on Home to Me by Sam Cooke-- Everyone but Adam turned. Her voice sounded like it had a country quality to it, and I think that is probably why it was so appealing to Blake. She did have a Gwen Stefani vibe though and she is in a rock group, so it seems logical for her to choose Gwen.
Kota chose Gwen

Keith Semple sang I'll Be There for You by Bon Jovi-- I love Keith, what an amazing rock voice! His voice is so strong and there's so much credibility when he sings the lyrics. Adam name dropped Bono, and Blake said, come on Gwen, say something quick. Adam loved Keith's powerful voice, and thinks he belongs on his team; I agree! Gwen said what he has is very melodic and it's very different from what is on the radio today.
Keith chose Adam

Alyssa Sheridan sang I Will Remember You by Sara McLachlan-- No one turned, and sadly, it's because the performance was too sleepy. The song was not right, it was not interesting enough.

Siahna Im sang Fever by Peggy Lee-- This young lady is poised beyond her years. Her voice and her soul is completely on point; she is right, she's an old soul for sure. Everyone but Adam turned around. Blake said it is incredible that she is 15 years old. Gwen said she turned right when she heard her voice. Pharrell said regardless of what happens, you're new and different,  I wanted you on my team. Blake said there's something special about you to be able to connect with that song at that age. I think she should choose Blake, he is good at fostering young talent.
Siahna chose Pharrell

Jordan Smith sang Chandelier by Sia-- So unexpected to see that voice coming out of this young man. I like the little imperfections in his voice. I also like how he went up and down, his range was really good, and the things that he did were so difficult. Pharrell said all your individuality is coming out now. Adam said that you chose a song that is technically very difficult and you got better as the song went along and as coaches turned. Blake said he thinks he is the best coach for him. Adam said the world needs a person like you, you're probably one of the most important people that has ever been on this show.
Jordan chose Adam

Dr. Paul sang Mama Tried by Merle Haggard-- Blake loved his tone, but felt like he went flat at the end of phrases. He told him to come back. No one turned. I actually liked him.

Nadjah Nicole sang Tight Rope By Janelle Monae-- I loved this girl! Her tone, and the way she phrased everything was awesome. Adam turned first, and Blake just got in at the very end. Adam said he was blown away, and did not know what to expect when he turned around. Blake said, you could not be any cuter than you are. Blake said that is a freakin' hard song to sing, and I don't know who Janelle is, but I turned around for Nadjah.
Nadjah chose Blake

Braiden Sunshine sang The Mountains Win Again by Blues Traveler-- Pharrell and Gwen both turned at the last minute! Wow! You know what, I like this kid, but I don't think he chose the right song. It was an odd song choice. Pharrell said you're a special kid, and there will never be a voice like yours. There are a couple of things you can work on. Gwen said if you choose me you're gonna make my day. Blake said, this is like a custody battle.
Braiden chose Gwen

Michael Woolery-- Say by John Mayer-- No one turned, and I like Michael, and I liked his story, but I was not inspired by the vocal. Adam said he seemed unsure of himself, and that's what took him out of it. Pharrell said, perform for super tough crowds and get out of your own head.

Barrett Baber sang Angel Eyes by The Jeff Healey Band-- Barrett really got into the performance, and I loved it. The tone in his voice for so impressive and attractive. He deserved every single one of those four chair turns. Blake said I feel like I am watching Garth Brooks in concert right now. Barrett said he would love to do country music with some soul. Adam said Barrett could tell by his voice that he likes all kinds of music. Gwen said she grew up on blue grass and fold music. She loved the theater, personality, and his voice on that stage. Pharrell said he deserved four chairs to turn around, I support that. Blake said you and I blazing  a path, Barrett, we can do it. Adam said I want you on my team so badly, I am on fire for you.
Barrett chose Blake!

My picks for who to watch on The Voice: Mark Hood, Keith Semple, Jordan Smith, Barrett Baber