The Voice Season 27: Finally Live for the First Time This Season with the Top 12

Team Adam: Kolby Cordell sang Drink You Away by Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake-- I wasn't as crazy about this as the coaches were. John says he feels regret and calls it the best performance. Okay, that's a bit of a stretch but sure. 

Team Kelsea: Alanna Lynise sang I'm Not That Girl from Wicked-- This sounded like she could be on Broadway but I have to be honest, I didn't love the song choice and the performance and I am a fan of Alanna. Michael thought she did her coach proud. 

Team Buble: Jadyn Cree sang I Think We're Alone Now-- This was a great song choice for Jadyn. I have struggled some with her artistry this season, but this was right up her alley. John says she is like family because of her dad and loves seeing her do what she does. Michael likes how unique she is and the pureness of her vocal. 

Team Legend: Olivia Kuper Harris sang Someone to Watch Over Me-- Great song for Olivia, she was deserving of coming back. Adam said she should feel amazing about her performance and that she deserves to be here. 

Team Kelsea: Iris Herrera sang Messy-- Oh man I am not a fan of this song. I really like Iris but I wish she had done something else. Kelsea appreciates her commitment to artistry. 

Team Adam: Lucia Flores Wiseman sang Black Hole Sun by Chris Cornell-- LOVE Chris and loved this song and I am also a fan of Lucia. Kelsea says the opportunities are endless for her. Adam says he has appreciated being able to celebrate who Lucia is. 

Team Legend: Bryson Battle sang Without You-- This is a little bit of a different song choice for Bryson but I loved it. His vocals were on point as always. John called his performance and vocal stunning. 

Team Kelsea: Jaelen Johnston sang I Drive Your Truck-- Heartfelt performance, the song was not as impactful as it should have been, but I think he should stick around for the finale. Kelsea says he is doing country music proud and she is proud to be his coach. Yet she almost let him go. I suppose what matters is that she brought him back. 

Team Buble: Adam David sang Bring It On Home to Me by Sam Cooke-- This was one of my favorite performances of the season. Adam is committed to his craft, easy to tell watching this performance. Adam says Adam is his biggest regret. Michael says that meant more to him than any other performance on the show. 

Team Buble: Kaiya Hamilton sang Ain't Nobody by Chaka Kahn-- Good song choice for Kaiya. Michael called it flawless and said he didn't want to talk too much and discourage people from voting. 

Team Adam: Conor James sang Chasing Pavements by Adele-- I was torn about whether Conor or Britton should have come back because they were both great for different reasons. Adam said great singers sing and he liked that Conor kept it pure and simple. 

Team Legend: Renzo sang Dream On by Aerosmith-- Loving Renzo's new hair style. Okay, so check it out, I did and didn't like this performance. It was different than the original, sometimes too much. But then at other times, him doing something like this felt safe. 

Overall what I don't like about this format is that the voting is hardly America's vote til now and then the finale is next week. 

Here are my predictions for the Top 5: 

Bryson Battle 

Adam David 

Lucia Flores Wiseman

Jaelen Johnston

Renzo

possible-- Jadyn Cree 

Drop your comments below!

The Voice Season 27 Breaking News: The Super Save Artists are Announced

John super saved Olivia Kuper Harris

Michael super saved Kaiya Hamilton

Kelsea super saved Jaelen Johnston

Adam super saved Conor James

The Voice Season 27: Michael and John pick their playoff teams...

Team Buble:

Kaiya Hamilton sang If You Love Somebody (Set Them Free) by Sting-- Kaiya is someone who has been challenged and risen to every occasion. I would like to see more of her in these song selections and see what she chooses for herself. Who does she see herself as, as an artist? Adam called her the most improved artist. 

Angie Rey sang How Do I Live Without You by LeAnn Rimes / Trisha Yearwood-- This was a beautiful performance. I could tell that Angie connected with the lyrics of the song. John said Angie has the pipes to deliver this song. 

Jadyn Cree sang 99 Balloons by Nena-- I'm not familiar with this song. I think she's talented, but I feel like some of her teammates had better performances,  but I know Michael really supports her. Michael says everyone is going to know her. 

Barry Jean Fontenot sang Until I Found You by Stephen Sanchez-- Great song and performance by Barry. I would love to see him in the lives because I think America will love him. Adam said his confidence has grown and his stage presence is A+. 

Adam David sang I Shall Be Released by Bob Dylan-- I did not have high expectations, and I was wrong to feel that way because this was such a great performance. The song was perfect for him. I am a fan. Adam said he was blown away, and Michael said he deserves a long career. 

Team Legend: 

Bryson Battle sang pov by Ariana Grande-- Of course, I believe Bryson is one of the best voices in this competition. The vocal was compelling and no matter what happens, he is going to be a star. Michael wished he could steal him. Kelsea thinks he could win the whole competition. John called him soulful, powerful, and compelling. 

BD.ii sang All My Life by KC and JoJo-- I have been a fan of BD since the first audition. This was his best performance. I want to see him in the lives. Michael called him expressive and present. John added that his performance was effortless and that it was his best performance. 

Olivia Kuper Harris sang What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish-- Olivia is so unique and sounded beautiful. Kelsea called it stunning and said she is a fan. Adam complimented the fact that she can do many different songs. 

Ari Camille sang Rain by SWV-- Ari has been a fave of mine from the beginning, I just love the angst and soul in her voice. The song choice was everything, a throwback to 80s and 90s R&B. Adam said she looked and sounded amazing. John said she has a light inside her. 

Renzo sang Too Sweet by Hozier-- I am a fan of Renzo, I am not quite bought in to the degree that the coaches are. I feel like this song is overplayed. I appreciated how he changed it up though. Kelsea said she would buy his record. John said he is already a star. 

Michael chose Adam and Jadyn

John chose Bryson and Renzo 

SURPRISE! The coaches are going to get to bring back one more artist each. 

Here are my predictions: 

Team Kelsea: Jaelen

Team Adam: Britton 

Team Michael: Barry Jean

Team Legend: BD or Ari

The Voice Season 27: Last Dance, Last Chance on Knockouts

Team Legend: Nell Simmons sang Sweet Thing by Chaka Kahn vs. Renzo sang Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish-- Nell was amazing, to me, she is definitely live show worthy and has proven her growth in every round. Renzo is interesting for sure, this song choice was odd, and I think it matched his eccentricity. It's a toss up, but I think I would choose Nell. The coaches had amazing things to say about Nell and Renzo. Kelsea said Nell sounded sexy and strong. Adam called Renzo a unicorn and said he will be shocked if he doesn't make it to the end. John chose Renzo. I am shocked no one stole Nell. 

Team Buble: Adam David sang Unaware by Allen Stone vs. Carlos Santiago sang You Are the Reason by Callum Scott-- I felt like these two were pretty evenly matched, my personal preference is Adam. I think Carlos should be on Broadway, he has a great voice. Michael chose Adam. 

Team Kelsea: Hailey Wright sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart by Patsy Montana vs. Jaelen Johnston sang Dial Drunk by Noah Kahan-- These are two that I love in this competition. They are facing off again! I think Jaelen grew since the last round. This was a great song choice. I feel like, on the flipside, Hailey was a little pitchy and didn't grow as much. I'd go with Jaelen. Michael and Adam both felt like Hailey won this, I'm a little shocked! However, it didn't matter, Kelsea chose Jaelen. He's going to be a star in my opinion. 

Team Legend: Jacquelyn George sang Too Little Too Late by Jojo vs. Olivia Kuper Harris sang Last Dance by Donna Summer-- Loved both song choices. I think Olivia is a more polished performer but Jacquelyn improved to me, and she has great range. Olivia's performance was so strong and had lots of attitude and intention. I think I would have to choose Olivia. Adam said Olivia blew away his expectations. Kelsea loved Jacquelyn's song choice and was wowed by Olivia's strong and sexy vocal. John said Olivia's performance was confident and chose Olivia. 

Team Buble: Jadyn Cree sang Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne vs. Kameron Jaso sang Say You Won't Let Go by James Arthur-- I was not particularly invested in this pairing. I know Michael has really liked/ pushed for Jayden since the beginning. I think ultimately, she gave the strong performance here. Michael chose Jayden.  

Team Adam: Conor James sang Forever Young by Alphaville vs. Darius Jay sang American Boy by Estelle-- This was so underwhelming! I really wanted to LOVE both of these performances. The song choices were bizarre. Michael did not like Conor's song choice. John feels Conor should be in the finale but felt Darius was more compelling today. Adam chose Conor and Kelsea stole Darius. 

Here's a look at who is left: 

(* are my picks)

Team Adam:
*Britton Moore, 21
*Conor James, 28
Ethan Eckenroad, 26
*Kolby Cordell, 32
Lucia Flores Wiseman, 22

Team Buble: 
Adam David, 34 
*Angie Rey, 25
*Barry Jean Fontenot, 31
Jayden Cree, 23
Kaiya Hamilton, 26

Team Kelsea: 
Alanna Lynnise, 21
Darius J, 35
*Iris Herrera, 19
*Jaelen Johnston, 21
Tinika Wyatt, 50

Team Legend: 
Ari Camille, 21
*BD.ii, 31
*Bryson Battle, 21 
*Olivia Kuper Harris, 34 
Renzo, 33

 

The Voice Season 27: "Creep"-ing through the Battles

Team Adam: Britton Moore vs Darius J sang Creep by Radiohead-- I thought this was going to be a bore! It was interesting and it was true enough to the original, but altered ever so slightly to fit the style of the artists. Kelsea felt that they could both be in the finals. She couldn't choose one over there. Michael compared Darius to a less sweary Gordan Ramsay, someone who loves who he is cooking for. He said, Britton, you hit that top note. I was like who is Adam gonna choose. Both he and Kelsea hinted at stealing the one Adam didn't choose. John called Darius a "presence" and said Britton's voice is so "connected and powerful". He would choose Britton. Adam spoke of how much the two had improved since rehearsals.  Adam chose Britton, Kelsea and Michael stole Darius but Adam saved him. 

Team Legend: Kolby Cordell vs Pablo Herrera sang Tacones Rojo by John Legend and Sebastian Yatra-- Both great artists, but Kolby won this one for me. I loved his soulfulness. This was a little out of the box for him and he aced it. Kelsea said Kolby's voice is like a warm hug and she would go with him. Adam calls Kolby "bad". Michael says what Pablo did was difficult, and he compares Kolby's voice to John's. John chose Kolby, he was impressed with his ability to sing a song not in his wheelhouse. 

Team Buble: Braxton Garza vs Jadyn Cree sang Danny's Song by Loggins & Messina-- Not crazy about this song choice at all. It just sounds dated and old fashioned. Nothing against Jayden, I think Braxton gave the better performance. I liked both contestants. The coaches complimented both contestants. Michael believes Jayden could win the competition, and of course chooses her, sending Braxton home. I am surprised no one stole him but I think he was the victim of poor song selection. 

Team Kelsea: Angie Rey vs Tatum Scott sang Girl by Maren Morris-- Love both of these girls. I think either one of them could move forward. Angie was a one chair turn and Tatum was a two chair turn. Michael said that they are what this show is all about. Kelsea said Angie is the biggest surprise on her team, her dark horse. Kelsea chose Angie and John stole Tatum. He said he really wanted her in the Blind Auditions. 

Team Adam: Fran Posla vs Ethan Eckenroad sang July by Noah Cyrus and Leon Bridges-- LOVED the song choice. Fran was definitely the stronger voice and presence throughout but when Ethan shone, he shone bright. He's very different. The second half of the performance was so strong, the dynamics were sharp and I loved the way they ended the song. Michael called it his fave battle of the day. He would pick Ethan. John said he would pick Fran. Adam picked Ethan.

Team Legend: Nell Simmons vs Olivia Kuper Harris sang Feel Like Making Love by Roberta Flack-- Okay, I loved both of these ladies and I honestly feel like both should advance. The song itself was a little dated for me, I think John could have chosen something more well known or current but they are both such strong singers that they overcame that. Adam said both are so strong and called Nell a revelation and said both need to advance. Kelsea said both found their "sexy power". Michael felt transported to another era. He felt Nell had the tougher job and would pick her. John chose Olivia. Adam stole her, but John saved her. Adam said he should have turned for her in the blinds, and she was overlooked but he won't let that happen again. Nell said John broke her heart but she is giving him one more chance and stayed with John.