Team Snoop: Makenzie Phipps vs. Lauren Anderson sang Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood-- Hmm I am a little torn on this pairing, but I think I lean more with Lauren. Niall said that performance was 50/50. Reba said Carrie is going to be so proud, if she had to make a decision, she would choose Lauren. Michael loved Lauren's spin move. Snoop loved Makenzie and who she will inspire, and he loved the sisterhood that Lauren inspired. He felt like Lauren had the experience to take her forward.
Snoop chose Lauren
Team Michael: Aarik Duncan vs. Max Chambers sang Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers-- Aarik's tone is so rich and warm. Max sings like he is already a pro, it's pretty cool. I genuinely enjoyed both of them. Snoop liked their chemistry. He would go with Max. Niall said, Aarik took it to a different level, and he said Max is a natural and did it with ease. Reba said I would go with Aarik cause of your comfort on stage but Max you were cute as a button. Michael said Aarik you have a gorgeous tonal quality, perfection, and Max you come with experience.
Michael chose Max
Team Niall: Ava Nat vs. Aiden Ross sang What a Time by Niall Horan-- Such an amazing duet, it didn't feel like a battle but the perfect partnership of voices. I loved their chemistry and how they played off each other. Aiden wins this but Ava better be stolen or saved. Reba said that they make a great duet and their voices blend so well together. She thought that he should pick both of them. Snoop said Niall was cheating giving them one of his songs. Michael thought both of them were in good voice but Aiden's falsetto melted him. Snoop called it teenage love and said he wants to shed a tear behind this record. I wanted both of you, but for you to come together, it left an impression on my heart. Niall said it was everything he wanted but twenty times more.
Niall chose Aiden, and saved Ava, Snoop coming in with the steal, but she stayed with Niall
Team Reba: Manny Costello vs. Leyton Robinson sang I Think I'm in Love with You by Chris Stapleton-- This is a dynamic pairing. I went into it thinking I was choosing Manny, and after the battle was over, I was like I would need to pick Leyton. I just feel like she put so much into it. Michael went back and forth between choosing Leyton or Manny. Snoop liked how they sounded together. Niall felt like both of them stepped it up big time from their auditions. Reba said she is very proud of both of them.
Reba chose Leyton
Lightning Round:
Team Reba: Vinya vs. Conrad sang It Takes Two. Reba chose Conrad
Team Snoop: Mindy Miller vs. Emmanuel Rey sang Angel from Montgomery by John Pride-- I love how soulful they both are. The song choice is not obvious for Emmanuel but he sounded amazing. This was the perfect song for Mindy. Wow! I want both of them. Niall said I don't know where I was for your auditions, what a great song choice. Emmanuel that was amazing, to put your spin on a song that wasn't your style. Reba said it's a treat to listen to you both sing. Michael said wonderful interpretation Mindy, and Emmanuel, I love your voice, there's such a purity. Snoop said Emmanuel, when you put your Spanish thing on that, you turned me all the way up. He said he would love to see what Mindy can do beyond her style.
Snoop chose Mindy
Team Niall: Kirbi vs. Carolina Rodriguez sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Kirbi is one of my favorites in the competition this season. Reba said she can't pick either one. Michael said Niall gave you the opportunity to sing a tough song. Snoop said Kirbi you were strong and Carolina, I turned for you. Niall said it was beautiful and emotional. Kirbi said that rasp is incredible, and Carolina for you to sing in your lower register like that out of the gate.
Niall chose Kirbi, and Snoop stole Carolina
Aiden, Lauren, and Kirbi are moving forward from my Voice team that I chose.
**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)
