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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Team Niall: Ross Clayton and Laura Littleton sang Stop Dragging My Love Around by Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks-- I would give the edge to Ross. I just think there is something unique about him, his style, his voice. Niall said you're two unbelievable singers. He ended up choosing Ross. 

Team Chance: Magnus and Alyssa Lazar sang Your Song by Elton John-- I LOVE both of them. I did not expect that. Magnus has such a warm and round tone. I also love how he chose to phrase the words. Alyssa leveled up from the blinds, she outdid herself. Alyssa said you are piercing and powerful, and Magnus your voice is round and warm bodied. Chance said Alyssa, your voice and style is meant for this song. Magnus you smashed the intentionality of the notes I gave you on this song. Chance chose Magnus. 

Team Kelly: Marcos Covos and Sheer Element sang I Could Fall in Love with You by Selena. Kelly chose Marcos. 

Team Blake: Kylee Dayne and Mary Kate Connor sang Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift--These young women are both amazing!! Wow! I think this is one of my fave ever Battles on The Voice. I love how Kylee has more this alto harmony and Mary Kate with that sweet soprano and the ad libs. Niall said you made Anti Hero completely your own. Chance said it seemed like you two grew up together, you should record that version. Kelly said Kylee your voice always sounds special, Mary Kate, you have this passion that is breathtakingly beautiful. Niall went for Mary Kate, Chance went for Kylee, and Kelly didn't really say, she said that they were evenly matched. Blake said you both gave 150% at what you do. He chose Kylee as the winner of the battle. He gave Mary Kate his play off pass. 

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Kate Cosentino sang I Say a Little Prayer-- She has a unique sound and she looks like an artist from the 80s. Kelly, Chance, and Niall all turned pretty much at the same time. Kelly said you have a pretty alto register, kinda lullaby-ish. Niall said there is an already made star in there. Chance made his pitch but went back and added how much he wants her on his team. 

Al Boogie sang T-R-O-U-B-L-E--  He was unique but no one turned around. 

Chloe Abbott sang How Deep is Your Love by The Bee Gees--  Chance said she sounded like Anita Baker and Nora Jones. She was great! I don't know why more people didn't turn. She reminded me of Kelly Rowland. Chloe said I am glad he took a "chance" on me. 

Marcos Covos Tu Solo Tu-- Kelly turned right at the beginning and Blake turned at the last second. Marcos has such a big personality and a voice to match. He is so cool. Kelly said she loves when people sing in Spanish and she felt the passion from him. Blake said he was incredible and judging by the reaction from the audience he knew that what was happening on stage must be good. 

Tiana Goss sang Emotion by The Bee Gees-- Woah! She was awesome, and she got better as the performance went on. Niall was the only one who turned. Niall said you picked a song that was well suited for your vocals, and Chance was vibin' beside me. 

Mary Kate Connor sang Stars by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals-- Mary Kate has such a pretty voice, I kept looking at Niall and thinking he was going to turn around. Blake turned first and then Kelly on this one. Kelly said it was beautiful and tender, you didn't slide into it, you hit it head on. Blake said your voice is soft and angelic, and then he asked Niall to do an impersonation of him. She chose Blake and he said America is just going to be in love with you. 

Some great ones tonight. I feel like just about all of them have potential to go far in this competition. Particularly love Tiana's fight, she took her notes last year and came back with a song that really showcased her vocals. Kate seems fun and a pairing of her and Niall may be magic. I won't count out Mary Kate's Americana feel.