The Voice Season 28: The Battles Begin with an Exciting Spin

Night 1: 

The new twist: the artists have to pick their own battle partners. 

Snoop's advisor is Lizzo, Reba's is Nick Jonas, Michael's is Kelsea Ballerini, and Niall's is Lewis Capaldi

Team Snoop: Yoshihanna vs. Natalia Albertini sang You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman) by Aretha Franklin-- I did not care for Yoshihanna in the blinds, but she proved her worth here. She sounded strong. Reba said I thought you were Aretha Franklin standing up there Yoshihanna. Michael said he would go with Natalia. Snoop said I can only keep one of you, my heart is broken. 
Snoop chose Yoshihanna and saved Natalia

Team Reba: Aaron Nichols vs. Daron Lameek sang Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Elvin Bishop-- This was an interesting pairing, they could not be more different butt were well matched. Michael said Daron respected the song but took it and made it his. He might choose him. Snoop liked both of them, he said I liked him, but I liked how he sounded too, and I didn't tell you who he is. Niall said Daron was effortless and he leans towards him. 
Reba chose Aaron

Team Michael: Jazz McKenzie vs. Trinity sang Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai-- My preference here was Trinity. I loved how sharp her vocal and performance was. Snoop said this was great showmanship. Niall said you two brought a different league. Reba said if it was a run, you both tied. Everyone vocalized that they would steal. Michael said Trinity love the jazz in your voice, and Jazz your vocal was powerful. 
Michael chose Jazz, Trinity was saved by Michael and stolen by all three coaches.  
Trinity chose to stay on Team Michael

Team Niall: Revel Day vs. Dustin Dale Gaspard sang Too Sweet by Hozier-- I love Dustin! Reba said Dustin you were raw but refined. Michael said, Dustin our hair is so different but our arms are the same. Revel you were so soulful and I'd pick you because of how you managed to sing out of the box. Snoop said Revel, your performance allowed Dustin to show us so many voices. 
Niall chose Dustin 

Team Snoop: Kanard Thomas vs. Kenny Iko sang All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)-- I think this is my fave performance of the night, so well matched and felt like a duet. Snoop should have saved his save for them!!! All the coaches were on their feet. Niall said it just got a bit warmer in the studio. Kanard there is something nostalgic in your voice.  Kenny your performance value is great. Reba said dope and fire, I don't know who you're gonna choose, Snoop. Snoop said, Kanard you delivered with your upper register, Kenny said you stayed in your lower register and went to the falsetto when you needed to.
Snoop chose Kenny 

Team Michael: Austin Gilbert vs. Rob Cole sang Honeybee by Blake Shelton-- Both of these guys are so good and tie for my fave performance of the night. I love the song, and I loved how both of them made it their own. Snoop said I felt Blake's spirit. He loved Austin's energy, but would choose Rob for vocals. Michael said Austin's voice was sweet, and he loved Rob's performance.
Michael chose Rob, Reba stole Austin

Night 2: 

Team Reba: Ryan Mitchell vs. Letter to Elise sang Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds-- That was an awesome battle, loved the song choice and how their voices blended. Snoop said I loved the harmonies, Ryan you're a superstar. Niall said that was unexpected and perfect. Niall said I would lean towards Ryan personally. Michael said Letter to Elise your interpretation was imaginative, and Ryan you keep getting better. You remind me of the lead singer from INXS, you have so much charisma. Reba said if you have more fun it will be more fun for the audience, and you did that. 
Reba chose Ryan

Team Snoop: Toni Lorene vs. Sadie Dahl sang Love On The Brain by Rihanna-- This was a well matched battle. I love both of these ladies. I was not a fan of Toni's in the blinds but she made a believer out of me. Sadie, I have loved since day one, she is greatness. I love how she emotes. Snoop loved both of them and asked why they picked each other.
Snoop chose Toni, and Niall stole Sadie

Team Michael: Lucas Beltran vs. Max Cooper III sang It's a Beautiful Day by Michael Buble-- This is awesome, loved the arrangement. Snoop is standing up! They both have great voices. I hope they both get to move forward. Niall was standing and loved it as well. Reba is smiling from ear to ear. And all the coaches are on their feet. Peruvian Lou and Super Max Cooper, sang with energy and pizzazz. Niall loved the arrangement, Max you impressed me and your vocal range is crazy. Lucas I'd sit down and listen to you in a bar and order a dirty martini. Michael said Lucas, you're 19 years old, and Max you can sing anything. 
Michael chose Max but said he is gonna be there for Lucas 

Team Niall: Kayleigh Clark vs. Camille Tredoux sang Cowboys Cry Too by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan-- To me I gave Camille the edge going into battles but Kayleigh is a superstar in my opinion. She should be making records right now. Reba loved Camille's voice, it reminded her of Stevie Nicks. She said Kayleigh's voice reminded her of Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. Michael said the way Camille took on the song is a testament to the artist she is. He would give the edge to Kayleigh. Snoop said Kayleigh sang the song like it was hers. Niall said Camille's tone was perfect, and Kayleigh did sing the song like it was hers.
Niall chose Kayleigh

Team Niall Lightning round Alex Brown vs. Liam Von Elbe sang Linger by The Cranberries-- Niall chose Liam

Team Michael: Marty O'Reilly vs. Carly Harvey sang At This Moment--  Snoop said I need a beer, that was an unexpected duet that I needed. Niall said Marty you did such a good job hanging with Carly. He liked Marty's storyteller voice but said Carly has one of the strongest vocals in the competition. Reba enjoyed both but would choose Marty. 
Michael chose Marty

Team Reba: Aubrey Nicole vs. Cori Kennedy sang Something Bad by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood-- Wow they were both dynamite. That felt like a duet. Michael said if I could be anyone, I'd be Reba McEntire. He said Cori you crushed and Aubrey that was awesome. Snoop said Reba has a way of seeing talent in people and then showing the other coaches how good they are. Snoop said y'all made something bad something good. He said that's sisterhood and that's love. He leaned with Cori. Niall said that was a real battle, and he would lean with Cori.
Reba chose Cori, saved Aubrey and Snoop came in and tried to steal. Aubrey chose to stay with Reba. 

Biggest surprise-- Alex getting montaged and kicked off

Aaron, Kayleigh, Kenny, Liam, Trinity, Rob, and Dustin moved forward from my Voice Team that I put together. 

Camille and Alex got voted off. 

Waiting to see the results for: Aiden Ross, Jack Austin, Peyton Kyle, Kirbi, Teo Ramdel, and Lauren Anderson.  

The Voice Season 28: Premiere Weeks Impresses with Some Bright Spots

Night One: 

**FOUR CHAIR TURN**
Aiden Ross sang Love in the Dark by Adele-- This is one of my fave auditions in a long time. I loved the song choice, I loved the delivery, his voice is skilled. So so good. Everyone turned and rightfully so. Niall loved how he made the song his own. Reba was impressed with his stage presence and the confidence it took for him to step forward on the stage. Michael said he loves the connection he gets to make with the artists on the show. Snoop said he turned first and would help him after the show. Niall added that he thinks Aiden would be a potential finalist.
Aiden chose Niall 

Mindy Miller sang Wildflowers and Wild Horses by Lainey Wilson-- Mindy has a great voice! You can tell she's a seasoned artist. I loved her song choice. Snoop turned and blocked Reba. I think he identified the greatness in her right away. He also recognized that Reba is/ was a threat!
Mindy is on Team Snoop

Max Chambers sang I Want You Back by The Jackson Five-- Max does sound young, but he is so good; he's poised and clearly has that performer quality about him. Reba stressed her versatility beyond country music. Michael said he believes he can help Max with his vocal control. Niall regrets not turning. 
Max chose "Mr. Buble"

Manny Costello sang Almost Home by Craig Morgan-- Manny has that old school country quality to his voice. It's easy to hear him and his words. He actually reminds me a little of Craig Morgan in terms of style. Again, Snoop and Reba turned, only this time, Snoop couldn't block and the country artist chose Reba. Reba said Manny's performance made her homesick. 
Manny chose Reba

**FOUR CHAIR TURN**
Dek of Hearts sang Heads Caroline, Tails California-- Wow, so cool, a trio! Reba, Niall, Snoop, and Michael all turned quickly. Impressive performance, they sound good together. Niall thinks it's impressive that they have developed such tight harmonies in such a short time. Reba loves three part harmony. Snoop urges them to dare to be different. Michael wants them to take a risk. The trio talk it over and choose Niall. Niall has gotten two four chair turns so far! 
Dek of Hearts chose Niall 

Peyton Kyle sang Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars-- I love Peyton's whole story and he has such a cool vibe. His voice is different. Reba is the only one to turn. Niall and Michael regret not turning. I think it's crazy that Reba was the only one to turn.  
Peyton is on Team Reba

**FOUR CHAIR TURN**
Ralph Edwards sang Lights by Journey-- Ralph sounds like an artist, seems like he has been doing this forever. He has some great grit in his voice. Niall said you're a pro, if  I walked into a bar and you were playing, I wouldn't leave. Reba said she didn't hear an off pitch and it was a perfect performance. Michael said I love you. I don't want you to open for me, I want to lip synch to you. Snoop brought out his family (people who were on the show or that he has helped in music). Niall mentioned he was on a show just like this, and Michael mentioned he is producing Sofronio's record. 
Ralph chose Snoop! 

Jack Austin sang This Town by Niall Horan-- I love Jack's voice, it is so pure and so innocent. I liked the creative liberties he took with the melody of the song to make it his own. Michael, Niall, and Reba turned. Michael says he turned fast, and Reba notes his pure and sweet voice. But... let's be honest, he sang a Niall Horan song, and Niall turned and sang with him. 
Jack chose Niall 

Ryan Mitchell sang Cigarette Daydreams by Cage the Elephant-- Ryan is a rocker, and also has a touching store, and he shouldn't be chosen because of that, but it makes him more than one dimensional. He sings well, but there were some nerves. No one turned! So sad! However, new this season-- "Carson's Callback". Someone gets a second chance to audition, choose a new song, the whole deal. Carson decided to give his "Carson's Callback" to Ryan! This is so exciting and so deserved. 

**FOUR CHAIR TURN**
Jazz McKenzie sang What's Love Got to do with It by Tina Turner-- I like Jazz but I don't think she'll will make it past the battles. Reba actually blocks Snoop. I guess they believe she is really valuable since they all turned. Once all is said and done Jazz picks Michael.
Jazz chose Michael 

Night 2:

Yoshihanaa sang Nobody's Supposed to Be Here by Deborah Cox-- Got to be honest, did not love it as much as the coaches did. Snoop turned, then Reba and Niall. Michael was sorry he didn't turn, but assumed once Snoop turned he was out, and he was right.
Yoshihanaa chose Snoop

Lucas Beltran sang You'll Never Find a Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls-- He has a mature voice for someone so young. I think his style and what he does would lend itself to Michael being his coach. I think it would be an effective partnership. Michael and Reba turned which makes sense. Reba says no one has done what he's done and she says she doesn't have a chance. 
Lucas chose Michael  

Callback Artist Ryan Mitchell sang Baby One More Time by Britney Spears-- I do like Ryan and I think someone should turn for him. We don't get many artists that are that alternative rock style. He reminds me a little bit of Constantine Maroulis. Reba finally turns for him. Carson is so excited! 
Ryan is on Team Reba

Carolina Rodriguez sang Cardigan by Taylor Swift-- This is not an easy song to sing and she does a great job. I love the sultry sound in her voice, there seems to be a little jazz influence. She loves Niall and he turns first. She is a little nervous but pulls off her audition. Snoop also turns. Carolina tells Niall-- "I love you". She even has a poster of him that she brought, he seems slightly embarrassed. Of course, Carolina chooses Niall. 
Carolina chose Niall

**FOUR CHAIR TURN**
Max Cooper III sang Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner-- Max is so good! He is so different and so talented. Everything was just effortless. Snoop turned, then Reba, Niall, and Michael. Reba said she thinks he is super cute and would love for him to be on her team. Snoop said his first notes made him turn. Niall said his ears perked up when he heard Max. Max says he loves doing pop but adding jazz elements and Michael's song, I Just Haven't Met You Yet was his first song he learned.     
Max chose Michael 

My Personal Voice Team (12 picks with 3 wildcards)

Aiden Ross

Max Cooper IIII

Jack Austin

Peyton Kyle