Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Sign of the Times by Harry Styles-- Not my favorite song but well thought out. It was a solid vocal, I don't think it was her best performance, so whether or not she will make it to the finals is based on how things go for the remainder of the night. Kelly emphasized how young Sarah is.
Duet with Reagan and Kennedy
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Vision of Love by Mariah Carey-- Kelly said I cannot stand it, you are so good. She said this show is called The Voice and that performance is what this is all about. Blake said that is one of the best performances I have ever seen. J Hud said you are a coach's dream. MaKenzie has been by far the most consistent contestant this season. If there is such thing as a shoe in for the Finale, it must be her. The vocals are in a different class than everyone else.
Duet with Chevel and Kirk
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Never Alone by Tori Kelly-- Jennifer said I felt like I was at a gospel musical concert. Kelly said I love you, and I think you are so talented. I was inspired by Kymberli's performance. Her vocals were so genuine.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Can't You See by The Marshall Tucker Band-- Kelly said Chris is a storyteller and so nostalgic. You represent an important part of music which is nostalgia. Blake said thank you for giving the beer drinking, back road driving viewers someone to route for. I notice that they are not going to Adam at all tonight. Chris has been a favorite of mine since the beginning and I do hope that he makes it to the finale because I agree with Kelly in terms of what he represents.
Duet with MaKenzie and Kymberli
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang This Is Me from The Greatest Showman-- This song was so appropriate for her. She was shining throughout the performance. Jennifer talked about just how proud she is of Kennedy.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang You Are the Reason by Calum Scott-- Blake said I always love your performances. Yours tonight was a breath of fresh air. Adam said she commanded the stage and he said I believe in you. It's been an honor being your coach. It was a nice performance, with that being said, I have questions about why she couldn't sing last week.
Duet with Sarah and Chris
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Blue by LeAnn Rimes-- Chevel is another contestant on the show who has a certain nostalgia about her. She did LeAnn's song so perfectly, it's a deceptively hard song to sing and she did it justice. Kelly said you are pure country and you're the kind of country that I love. You are so talented.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang I Swear by John Michael Montgomery--J Hud said I am your biggest fan. One of the things I will miss most when this is over is hearing you sing. Adam praised his "identifiability" in terms of the uniqueness of his voice. Blake reiterated how proud he is of Kirk. It's really cool watching Kirk sing every week because you know when he gets up on stage that he is doing something that is different.
My Final Four (in no particular order)--- Kirk, Chris, MaKenzie, and Kymberli
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Monday, December 3, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Top 10 Are What I Like
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang Me Too by Meghan Trainor-- All the coaches were on their feet. She was incredible, her vocals were on point; she's the total package. Kelly said the moonwalk was crazy, singing this was a great move for you tonight. Adam said if that's 13, I sucked at being 13. J Hud said you never disappoint.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang Cry by Faith Hill-- Reagan is special, that song covers a lot of ground vocally and she sang it so effortlessly. Blake said I wanna cry since you didn't pick me as your coach, I'm still upset about that. That's a hard song to sing. Kelly said what I love about you most is how you express emotion. Adam said she raised the song a half step higher than the original. When you get up there and sing, you command the attention of everyone in the room, I am nothing but proud of you.
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Amazing Grace-- At first I wasn't feeling this version, but I thought she did a great job of keeping with the meaning of the song, but totally flipping it. It was so smoldering and bluesy. Jennifer said this showed your confidence to be able to take something like that and make it your own. Kelly said it is her favorite version of Amazing Grace.
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Oceans by Hillsong United-- That song was so beautiful. She moved me with that performance. Blake said I feel like that is your most powerful performance so far. You were finally able to reign in everything and give us a controlled, tasteful performance. Jennifer said there is nothing you can't sing. Kelly said your capability to touch other people is insane.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Callin' Baton Rouge by The Oak Ridge Boys-- I love Chris's authenticity. He performs with such love for what he does. Blake said he is proud of him as a coach and as a fellow country singer and musician.
Team Blake: Dave Fenley sang When You Say Nothing at All by Alison Krauss-- I liked the statement that Blake made when he said Dave has paid his dues. That's very clear. I didn't love this song for him, but Blake said it was different than anything he has done before.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang That's What I Like by Bruno Mars-- To me, this is much more in DeAndre's wheelhouse than anything he has sang in the past. This suited his voice and style so much. J Hud said you sang that song down, you showed a more performance side of yourself. Kelly said I loved how you ended the song, you left them wanting more. Adam said it's so special to be here and experience that, you stepped it up.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang You're Looking at Country by Loretta Lynn-- This song was old school but Chevel managed to pull it off. Blake said, Chevel you found a way to make the song even more country than it was originally. J Hud said you're adorable and I love every single thing you say and do. Adam said you're so cute and so talented, I can't stand it. Kelly said I am so blessed that you picked me, I can't wait to hear your record.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang Tomorrow by Chris Young-- Great song choice for him! I completely agree with all the coaches comments. This was so unique. J Hud and Blake were on their feet. J Hud said I am your co-coach, this boy needs to make a country album. Adam said I am a big fan of yours as well. It feels like when you perform, something new is happening for country music, I am transfixed by what you do.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion-- This MaKenzie can sing! Wow, she did Celine proud! I loved this. Jennifer compared her to all the powerful female singers out there.
Tough call on who is going home tomorrow night!
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang Cry by Faith Hill-- Reagan is special, that song covers a lot of ground vocally and she sang it so effortlessly. Blake said I wanna cry since you didn't pick me as your coach, I'm still upset about that. That's a hard song to sing. Kelly said what I love about you most is how you express emotion. Adam said she raised the song a half step higher than the original. When you get up there and sing, you command the attention of everyone in the room, I am nothing but proud of you.
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Amazing Grace-- At first I wasn't feeling this version, but I thought she did a great job of keeping with the meaning of the song, but totally flipping it. It was so smoldering and bluesy. Jennifer said this showed your confidence to be able to take something like that and make it your own. Kelly said it is her favorite version of Amazing Grace.
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Oceans by Hillsong United-- That song was so beautiful. She moved me with that performance. Blake said I feel like that is your most powerful performance so far. You were finally able to reign in everything and give us a controlled, tasteful performance. Jennifer said there is nothing you can't sing. Kelly said your capability to touch other people is insane.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Callin' Baton Rouge by The Oak Ridge Boys-- I love Chris's authenticity. He performs with such love for what he does. Blake said he is proud of him as a coach and as a fellow country singer and musician.
Team Blake: Dave Fenley sang When You Say Nothing at All by Alison Krauss-- I liked the statement that Blake made when he said Dave has paid his dues. That's very clear. I didn't love this song for him, but Blake said it was different than anything he has done before.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang That's What I Like by Bruno Mars-- To me, this is much more in DeAndre's wheelhouse than anything he has sang in the past. This suited his voice and style so much. J Hud said you sang that song down, you showed a more performance side of yourself. Kelly said I loved how you ended the song, you left them wanting more. Adam said it's so special to be here and experience that, you stepped it up.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang You're Looking at Country by Loretta Lynn-- This song was old school but Chevel managed to pull it off. Blake said, Chevel you found a way to make the song even more country than it was originally. J Hud said you're adorable and I love every single thing you say and do. Adam said you're so cute and so talented, I can't stand it. Kelly said I am so blessed that you picked me, I can't wait to hear your record.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang Tomorrow by Chris Young-- Great song choice for him! I completely agree with all the coaches comments. This was so unique. J Hud and Blake were on their feet. J Hud said I am your co-coach, this boy needs to make a country album. Adam said I am a big fan of yours as well. It feels like when you perform, something new is happening for country music, I am transfixed by what you do.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion-- This MaKenzie can sing! Wow, she did Celine proud! I loved this. Jennifer compared her to all the powerful female singers out there.
Tough call on who is going home tomorrow night!
Monday, November 26, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Top 11 Bring the Emotion!
Team Blake: Dave Fenley sang Use Me by Bill Withers-- Blake said Dave just threw himself into that performance. I like Dave so much and his charisma sold the song for me. I just didn't think it was the right song choice for him.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves-- I loved this song choice for her. Kelly complimented her vocal tone and her storytelling quality.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang Complicated by Avril Lavigne-- Blake said I am such a fan of yours. There is something special about you, a ton of charisma and you sing perfectly. Adam continues to be impressed by her and believes she could win the competition. Reagan is one of my personal favorites. She is so young and her potential is limitless.
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs-- Another odd song choice, I didn't love the repetition of the chorus and towards the end it sounded like shouting. Jennifer said it sounded like being at the Voice baptist church.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt-- I like that this was the song choice because Sam Hunt is contemporary country which is what I could see Kirk doing. Blake said what the hell are you doing up there? You are George Strait fixed with Rascal Flatts. You're one of a kind.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Long Train Runnin' by The Doobie Brothers-- My hands down fave performance of the night! Chris is truly bringing back this 70's rock style sound. His guitar solo was really strong. Blake called his performance incredible.
Team Kelly: Lynnae Moorer sang Consequences by Camila Cabello-- I think it was so smart to have her doing a current song. Jennifer said you surprise me every time, you look like a star. You continue to raise the bar and you should be proud of yourself. Kelly said you are making each moment count.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Emotion by The Bee Gees--Stunning vocal! It was different than the Bee Gees and different than Destiny's Child. I loved this! She needs to make the finals. Jennifer and Kelly were on their feet. Jennifer said you are so skilled.
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang The Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine-- Blake said I have been a fan of yours from the beginning. That is my favorite performance of yours so far. I did not realize she was 16. I actually heard her for the first time tonight. Blake was right, this was by far her best performance. Kelly praised her for being a smart singer.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang Cry for You by Jodeci-- Wow! I mean that performance was so him, he is bringing back the classic 90's R&B. Jennifer said you took me back DeAndre. Adam said it was the song everyone wanted him to do but they didn't know that they wanted him to do that. That song does take you back and it was an amazing time in music. DeAndre commands the stage.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston-- Blake, Kelly, and Jenn were on their feet. Jennifer said we will vote for you, you were wonderful, we will see your name in lights. She was incredible. She truly channeled Whitney in that performance.
Chevel, Kymberli, and Dave are my bottom three prediction.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves-- I loved this song choice for her. Kelly complimented her vocal tone and her storytelling quality.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang Complicated by Avril Lavigne-- Blake said I am such a fan of yours. There is something special about you, a ton of charisma and you sing perfectly. Adam continues to be impressed by her and believes she could win the competition. Reagan is one of my personal favorites. She is so young and her potential is limitless.
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs-- Another odd song choice, I didn't love the repetition of the chorus and towards the end it sounded like shouting. Jennifer said it sounded like being at the Voice baptist church.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt-- I like that this was the song choice because Sam Hunt is contemporary country which is what I could see Kirk doing. Blake said what the hell are you doing up there? You are George Strait fixed with Rascal Flatts. You're one of a kind.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Long Train Runnin' by The Doobie Brothers-- My hands down fave performance of the night! Chris is truly bringing back this 70's rock style sound. His guitar solo was really strong. Blake called his performance incredible.
Team Kelly: Lynnae Moorer sang Consequences by Camila Cabello-- I think it was so smart to have her doing a current song. Jennifer said you surprise me every time, you look like a star. You continue to raise the bar and you should be proud of yourself. Kelly said you are making each moment count.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Emotion by The Bee Gees--Stunning vocal! It was different than the Bee Gees and different than Destiny's Child. I loved this! She needs to make the finals. Jennifer and Kelly were on their feet. Jennifer said you are so skilled.
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang The Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine-- Blake said I have been a fan of yours from the beginning. That is my favorite performance of yours so far. I did not realize she was 16. I actually heard her for the first time tonight. Blake was right, this was by far her best performance. Kelly praised her for being a smart singer.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang Cry for You by Jodeci-- Wow! I mean that performance was so him, he is bringing back the classic 90's R&B. Jennifer said you took me back DeAndre. Adam said it was the song everyone wanted him to do but they didn't know that they wanted him to do that. That song does take you back and it was an amazing time in music. DeAndre commands the stage.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston-- Blake, Kelly, and Jenn were on their feet. Jennifer said we will vote for you, you were wonderful, we will see your name in lights. She was incredible. She truly channeled Whitney in that performance.
Chevel, Kymberli, and Dave are my bottom three prediction.
Monday, November 19, 2018
The Voice Season 15: You Say it's The Top 13
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Let it Be by The Beatles-- What a great tribute. Chris is dedicating this to a young girl from his hometown who was abducted. Chris is one of my favorites, the tone of his voice is so unique. Hopefully being up first is not going to hurt him.
Team Adam: Tyke James sang Everything I Do I Do it For You by Bryan Adams-- He is creative and original, but I was not crazy about his version of the song. Kelly said this is my favorite thing you have done. You stand apart, you're so creative.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe--- DeAndre is probably the most talented vocalist this season. He needs to be a finalist for sure, and anything less would be unfair. Jennifer said that must be a mighty girlfriend for you to dedicate that to her. I love the spirit you brought to the song. Adam calls his voice identifiable! So true Adam!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Diamonds by Rihanna-- Her voice was sharp and affected at points. Her tone overall was warm. I liked this, but didn't love it. Kelly said you sing it different every time.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler-- I think this song is way too old for her. I find her extremely talented for her age, and I hope despite this mistake in singing this, she gets through.
Team Jennifer: SandyRedd sang It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men-- I liked the moments when she came away from her low voice. Her voice was emotional and it really soared. This was a great song choice for her. Beautiful! Blake said I love seeing an emotional side. He said the low register of your voice is amazing.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Little White Church by Little Big Town-- Probably the most energetic performance of the night. Chevel was fierce, did not show her young age at all! She was so experienced and so poised on the stage. I hope this young lady gets through. Kelly talked about how awesome she is at 16.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang I am Changing by Dreamgirls-- Perfect song for her, first night that I really took notice of her and heard her. What a stunning performance! I was surprised that more of a big deal was not made about her performance!
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John-- I wanted to hear a more contemporary song from her. I am not sure how many people are going to vote for her or remember this performance. She might be in danger tonight.
Team Blake: Dave Finley sang Hard to Love by Lee Brice-- Not my fave song but Dave is so genuine and authentic. I loved this. Adam said Dave is one of his favorites in the competition. Blake said that what Dave is doing right now is so important.
Team Kelly: Lynnea Moorer sang Wolves by Selena Gomez-- Lynnea is so inspiring, I loved her! Wolves is not a fave song of mine, but I loved the way she sang it. She made it her own and her voice is beautiful.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang I'm Already There by Lonestar-- Whether or not Kirk wins this competition, he is going to be a HUGE star! Jennifer said I don't care whose team you are on, you are bad, bad, bad.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Adam said Reagan you epitomize what this show stands for. You are a truly amazing artist! Wow, I completely agree, Reagan is well beyond her years. I think she is going to be in the finals too.
Sarah, Kymberli, and Tyke are my bottom three.
Team Adam: Tyke James sang Everything I Do I Do it For You by Bryan Adams-- He is creative and original, but I was not crazy about his version of the song. Kelly said this is my favorite thing you have done. You stand apart, you're so creative.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe--- DeAndre is probably the most talented vocalist this season. He needs to be a finalist for sure, and anything less would be unfair. Jennifer said that must be a mighty girlfriend for you to dedicate that to her. I love the spirit you brought to the song. Adam calls his voice identifiable! So true Adam!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Diamonds by Rihanna-- Her voice was sharp and affected at points. Her tone overall was warm. I liked this, but didn't love it. Kelly said you sing it different every time.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler-- I think this song is way too old for her. I find her extremely talented for her age, and I hope despite this mistake in singing this, she gets through.
Team Jennifer: SandyRedd sang It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men-- I liked the moments when she came away from her low voice. Her voice was emotional and it really soared. This was a great song choice for her. Beautiful! Blake said I love seeing an emotional side. He said the low register of your voice is amazing.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Little White Church by Little Big Town-- Probably the most energetic performance of the night. Chevel was fierce, did not show her young age at all! She was so experienced and so poised on the stage. I hope this young lady gets through. Kelly talked about how awesome she is at 16.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang I am Changing by Dreamgirls-- Perfect song for her, first night that I really took notice of her and heard her. What a stunning performance! I was surprised that more of a big deal was not made about her performance!
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John-- I wanted to hear a more contemporary song from her. I am not sure how many people are going to vote for her or remember this performance. She might be in danger tonight.
Team Blake: Dave Finley sang Hard to Love by Lee Brice-- Not my fave song but Dave is so genuine and authentic. I loved this. Adam said Dave is one of his favorites in the competition. Blake said that what Dave is doing right now is so important.
Team Kelly: Lynnea Moorer sang Wolves by Selena Gomez-- Lynnea is so inspiring, I loved her! Wolves is not a fave song of mine, but I loved the way she sang it. She made it her own and her voice is beautiful.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang I'm Already There by Lonestar-- Whether or not Kirk wins this competition, he is going to be a HUGE star! Jennifer said I don't care whose team you are on, you are bad, bad, bad.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Adam said Reagan you epitomize what this show stands for. You are a truly amazing artist! Wow, I completely agree, Reagan is well beyond her years. I think she is going to be in the finals too.
Sarah, Kymberli, and Tyke are my bottom three.
Monday, October 22, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Battles... Too Close in Some Cases
Team Blake: Keith Paluso vs. Dave Finley singing I'm A One Woman Man by George Jones-- They are well matched. I honestly cannot choose-- Dave and Keith both brought it! Wow, I loved their range, their sheer talent, the vocals had so much swagger. J. Hud said you took us on a journey and you made it work. Kelly said it felt raw and organic, it's just who you are. Adam said I am not gonna say who won because it goes against the spirit of what that was. Keith the fact that you're not country and Kelly thought you were is a testament to you, and Dave you're a badass. No one could choose!
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The Voice Season 15: Nights 3 and 4 of the Blinds Got Me Feelin' It Still
Night 3
Dave Finley sang Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt-- Dave is a seasoned voice and he's a performer. The song choice was perfect for him. Blake and Kelly are fighting it out-- Kelly said you're from Texas, so am I. Blake said he should choose what he is comfortable with, and Kelly said, what's wrong with pop. I love how Dave broke out some beat boxing, he really showed his versatility. Kelly almost got him but in the end....
Dave chose Blake
Steve Memmolo sang Spooky-- I wasn't totally sold with Steve but I feel like he has strong technical skills with his voice that will pay off in the long run. Like Adam said, there is a lot of skills he has that can't be taught. Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam thinks he looks like Ben Affleck. Kelly said I get J. Lo all the time, no worries. Adam said I feel it in my spirit. Jennifer said your vocal approach and maturity was amazing. I want him on my team. Kelly said I think Adam is hitting on you.
Steve chose Adam
Audri Bartholomew sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Audri reminds me in some ways of Jordin Sparks. J Hud clearly heard that and was the only coach to turn. She had some shaky points, but there's potential there.
Jennifer chose Audri
Rachel Messer sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart-- Kelly and Blake again! She was phenomenal, reminded me a lot of LeAnn Rimes. I loved how authentically country she was. Kelly said there is life beyond Blake when it comes to country music. Kelly really wanted Rachel, but her plan all along seemed to go with.....
Rachel chose Blake
Brent Morgan sang Feel it Still by Portugal and the Man-- Cool how he flipped the song. I felt like the performance wasn't that strong but his voice was cool. No one turned.
Chevel Shepherd sang If I Die Young by The Band Perry-- Interesting that she got those turns because she seemed timid but I suppose they saw that potential. Adam said I loved you, and she said, I love you too. He said he should have turned but by the time he did, it was too late. Kelly said she wants a female country artist. Jennifer said her voice is so pure and she is so sane. Kelly said, Blake I hate you. Adam asked Kelly where her moxie was.
Chevel chose Kelly
Bryan Cherry sang Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke-- For some reason, the performance wasn't quite right. No one turned.
Delaney Silvernell sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Kelly felt this performance as she is the only one who turned. There was nice tones in Delaney's voice but I didn't think that the vocal was strong enough for her to advance. Hopefully this will be a case of someone proving me wrong.
Kelly chose Delaney
Anthony Arya sang Danny's Song by Loggins and Messina-- This didn't have the dynamics it needed to. He's so young, so he will definitely have the quality of being able to mold and adapt him to what you want him to be. Adam was the only one to turn and he turned right away.
Adam chose Anthony
Natasia Greycloud sang I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith-- I was not feeling this performance. There were a lot of pitch issues for me. There was a disconnect, she didn't seem connected to the song. Jennifer and Kelly were fighting over her. Kelly said she heard old school Mariah, totally unsure where she heard that.
Natasia chose Jennifer
Lynnea Moorer sang Location by Khalid-- No one turned but I am so excited she got chosen for the comeback stage.
Kymberli Joye sang Run to You by Whitney Houston-- I don't know if such thing exists, but I felt like this performance was too perfect--- rehearsed, robotic, it did not seem real to me. I will need to see her performances going forward to figure out if this is really good karaoke or if she is the real deal.
Kelly and Jennifer turned and Blake turned at the last minute. Kelly blocked Jennifer. Kymberli wanted Kelly all along, so she probably did not even need to use a block.
Kymberli chose Kelly
Night 4
Reagan Strange said Meant to Be by Bebe Rexa-- Reagan has a very mature voice and she carries herself like she is older than 13. I think it is amazing that she possesses the poise she does at her age. Adam turned first and Blake turned at the end. Adam said I am going to have tears if you pick him. Adam told her that there was an effortlessness to the power in her voice, and it was very Danielle Bradberry-esque. Blake tells her he has won with people from all genres of music, and he starts doing the pointy thing that Reagan likes. Adam starts begging.
Reagan chose Adam
Foushee sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam said what I loved most about you is that I couldn't figure you out. I loved your vibe and style. Jennifer said your voice was off the piano. Blake said it is so cool that she's on the show. I love how Adam already referred to himself as her coach. Adam said she didn't sound like she was imitating any other singer which is tough to do. I agree I found her to be so different.
Foushee chose Adam
Wyatt Rivers sang Take Me to Your River by Leon Bridges-- I actually really liked him. Kelly said you have beautiful low tones. You have the sexiest name ever. Yay! He is getting a chance on the comeback stage.
Chris Kroeze sang Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan --I loved the grit and the blues in his voice! That was so old school. He does trips to the Middle East to play for our troops! I love that. Jennifer said you almost caught one of my shoes while you were singing up there like that. I don't care what genre you sing, I want you on my team. Blake said your singing is electrifying, you could make it to the finals.
Chris chose Blake
MaKenzie Thomas sang Big White Room by Jessie J-- Her voice is beautiful! She definitely did a lot of work on her voice. Jennifer said your voice is beautiful and effortless. I felt so emotional listening to her sing. As Adam said, I love when contestants come back and get through and it is so well deserved.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
SandyRedd sang River by Bishop Briggs-- There is literally no way to describe what Sandy did because it was in another class. Her performance, her vocal, her whole vibe was fire. Blake said he hit his button, it's a long shot, but she deserved that. Jennifer said I gave you both my shoes. She called her two sons and two brothers up on the stage. Kelly is rendered speechless. She said you are like fire. She said I don't know who you are going to pick but I cannot wait to watch you. Adam said I do care who you pick, I did turn first, you can win this, and you should do it on my team. Kelly said you had rock and roll, soul, and country. Jennifer said if I did it, you can do it too.
Sandy chose Kelly.... I am SHOCKED!
The Real Deals from these 2 Nights-- Dave Finley, MaKenzie Thomas, SandyRedd, and the dark horse here is Foushee
Dave Finley sang Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt-- Dave is a seasoned voice and he's a performer. The song choice was perfect for him. Blake and Kelly are fighting it out-- Kelly said you're from Texas, so am I. Blake said he should choose what he is comfortable with, and Kelly said, what's wrong with pop. I love how Dave broke out some beat boxing, he really showed his versatility. Kelly almost got him but in the end....
Dave chose Blake
Steve Memmolo sang Spooky-- I wasn't totally sold with Steve but I feel like he has strong technical skills with his voice that will pay off in the long run. Like Adam said, there is a lot of skills he has that can't be taught. Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam thinks he looks like Ben Affleck. Kelly said I get J. Lo all the time, no worries. Adam said I feel it in my spirit. Jennifer said your vocal approach and maturity was amazing. I want him on my team. Kelly said I think Adam is hitting on you.
Steve chose Adam
Audri Bartholomew sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Audri reminds me in some ways of Jordin Sparks. J Hud clearly heard that and was the only coach to turn. She had some shaky points, but there's potential there.
Jennifer chose Audri
Rachel Messer sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart-- Kelly and Blake again! She was phenomenal, reminded me a lot of LeAnn Rimes. I loved how authentically country she was. Kelly said there is life beyond Blake when it comes to country music. Kelly really wanted Rachel, but her plan all along seemed to go with.....
Rachel chose Blake
Brent Morgan sang Feel it Still by Portugal and the Man-- Cool how he flipped the song. I felt like the performance wasn't that strong but his voice was cool. No one turned.
Chevel Shepherd sang If I Die Young by The Band Perry-- Interesting that she got those turns because she seemed timid but I suppose they saw that potential. Adam said I loved you, and she said, I love you too. He said he should have turned but by the time he did, it was too late. Kelly said she wants a female country artist. Jennifer said her voice is so pure and she is so sane. Kelly said, Blake I hate you. Adam asked Kelly where her moxie was.
Chevel chose Kelly
Bryan Cherry sang Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke-- For some reason, the performance wasn't quite right. No one turned.
Delaney Silvernell sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Kelly felt this performance as she is the only one who turned. There was nice tones in Delaney's voice but I didn't think that the vocal was strong enough for her to advance. Hopefully this will be a case of someone proving me wrong.
Kelly chose Delaney
Anthony Arya sang Danny's Song by Loggins and Messina-- This didn't have the dynamics it needed to. He's so young, so he will definitely have the quality of being able to mold and adapt him to what you want him to be. Adam was the only one to turn and he turned right away.
Adam chose Anthony
Natasia Greycloud sang I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith-- I was not feeling this performance. There were a lot of pitch issues for me. There was a disconnect, she didn't seem connected to the song. Jennifer and Kelly were fighting over her. Kelly said she heard old school Mariah, totally unsure where she heard that.
Natasia chose Jennifer
Lynnea Moorer sang Location by Khalid-- No one turned but I am so excited she got chosen for the comeback stage.
Kymberli Joye sang Run to You by Whitney Houston-- I don't know if such thing exists, but I felt like this performance was too perfect--- rehearsed, robotic, it did not seem real to me. I will need to see her performances going forward to figure out if this is really good karaoke or if she is the real deal.
Kelly and Jennifer turned and Blake turned at the last minute. Kelly blocked Jennifer. Kymberli wanted Kelly all along, so she probably did not even need to use a block.
Kymberli chose Kelly
Night 4
Reagan Strange said Meant to Be by Bebe Rexa-- Reagan has a very mature voice and she carries herself like she is older than 13. I think it is amazing that she possesses the poise she does at her age. Adam turned first and Blake turned at the end. Adam said I am going to have tears if you pick him. Adam told her that there was an effortlessness to the power in her voice, and it was very Danielle Bradberry-esque. Blake tells her he has won with people from all genres of music, and he starts doing the pointy thing that Reagan likes. Adam starts begging.
Reagan chose Adam
Foushee sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam said what I loved most about you is that I couldn't figure you out. I loved your vibe and style. Jennifer said your voice was off the piano. Blake said it is so cool that she's on the show. I love how Adam already referred to himself as her coach. Adam said she didn't sound like she was imitating any other singer which is tough to do. I agree I found her to be so different.
Foushee chose Adam
Wyatt Rivers sang Take Me to Your River by Leon Bridges-- I actually really liked him. Kelly said you have beautiful low tones. You have the sexiest name ever. Yay! He is getting a chance on the comeback stage.
Chris Kroeze sang Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan --I loved the grit and the blues in his voice! That was so old school. He does trips to the Middle East to play for our troops! I love that. Jennifer said you almost caught one of my shoes while you were singing up there like that. I don't care what genre you sing, I want you on my team. Blake said your singing is electrifying, you could make it to the finals.
Chris chose Blake
MaKenzie Thomas sang Big White Room by Jessie J-- Her voice is beautiful! She definitely did a lot of work on her voice. Jennifer said your voice is beautiful and effortless. I felt so emotional listening to her sing. As Adam said, I love when contestants come back and get through and it is so well deserved.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
SandyRedd sang River by Bishop Briggs-- There is literally no way to describe what Sandy did because it was in another class. Her performance, her vocal, her whole vibe was fire. Blake said he hit his button, it's a long shot, but she deserved that. Jennifer said I gave you both my shoes. She called her two sons and two brothers up on the stage. Kelly is rendered speechless. She said you are like fire. She said I don't know who you are going to pick but I cannot wait to watch you. Adam said I do care who you pick, I did turn first, you can win this, and you should do it on my team. Kelly said you had rock and roll, soul, and country. Jennifer said if I did it, you can do it too.
Sandy chose Kelly.... I am SHOCKED!
The Real Deals from these 2 Nights-- Dave Finley, MaKenzie Thomas, SandyRedd, and the dark horse here is Foushee
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