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 

The Voice Season 23: The Battles Close with an Epic Steal

Team Niall: Jerome Godwin and Talia Smith sang Like I Can by Sam Smith-- I thought it was an okay performance. I would lean towards Jerome because I think he picks songs that are better for him. Chance said Jerome I thought you smashed it, Talia there were a few pitch issues for you, but mid way to the end you found it. Blake felt Jerome took the battle. Niall felt there were pitch issues throughout but still thought it was an outstanding performance. It comes down to who had the most composure. He chose Jerome. 

Team Kelly: Rachel Christine and JB Somers sang Leave the Light On-- Kelly said in rehearsal you should start a group. They did sound great together and blend well. Kelly chose Rachel to move forward because she felt she was more consistent. I agree with Kelly's decision. 

Team Blake: Neil Salsich sang I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye-- Neil's battle partner had to withdraw from the competition for personal reasons. Neil has impressive in his solo performance of the song. 

Team Chance: Noivas and Ray Uriel sang Jealous Guy by John Lennon (Donny Hathaway version)-- I love both of these guys. I think their styles are so different but they sing so well together and highlight each other well. Noivas has an old school R&B throwback sound, whereas Ray is more of the new school of R&B. That was magic! Kelly thought it was pretty even, Noivas your energy is incredible, Ray your runs are really cool. Blake loved Noivas energy. Niall loved hearing a fave song of his in a completely different way. He loved Ray's unique tone, and felt like Noivas has a voice like a wall, just so powerful. Chance chose Ray. Blake is so going to steal Noivas. He did! This is Blake's last battle steal. 

Reba will be the mega mentor for the knockouts when The Voice returns in two weeks. 

The Voice Season 23: A Case of You

Mariah Kalia sang Idon'twannabeyouanymore by Billie Eilish-- Wow that was a hot performance! Oh my gosh, her voice and the dynamics were just so far beyond her years. Niall and Chance turned early on. Chance says he is blown away and wants to spend time learning her influences. Niall feels like he heard a young Amy Winehouse. Kelly said it is about who is going to bring out the best version of you. She chose Chance

Kylee Dayne sang Fallingwater by Maggie Rogers-- Chance and Blake pushed and then Niall hit his button at the end. I wasn't feeling the song choice, I didn't think it was the best in terms of showcasing her voice. Chance says she is the textbook definition of a star. Niall said she sounded a lot like Florence from Florence and the Machine. Blake said it's his last season as a coach on The Voice after 12 years. Kylee chose Blake

Joe with the Flow sang Mystery of Love by -- No one turned but yet he was so memorable! I hope he comes back. 

Gina Miles sang The One That Got Away by Katy Perry-- Kelly and Niall turned. Gina has this quiet voice but her singing voice is so big and powerful. Niall comments on how she grips the microphone with two hands and says he used to do that. Niall says Kelly is one of the best voices of the past ten generations but he can coach to feeling and character and Gina has both of those. Gina picks Niall 

Kason Lester sang Let's Start Over by Daughtry-- I kept going between loving it and feeling like he was just missing. He had a great rock voice but I felt like he was just outside the pocket. Blake was the only one who pushed. 

JB Somers sang Case of You by Joni Mitchell-- I love his voice, it's really different and cool. Kelly said you are gonna make it to the finale. Chance said I respected your high register. My friend James Blake covered that song. I think he would be good on either Kelly or Chance's team. JB goes with Kelly. 

Alison Bailey sang by Lauren Daigle-- No one turned, everyone urged her to come back and work on her lower register.

Ray Uriel sang Glimpse of Us-- Chance turns at the last minute and is the only coach to turn. Could Ray turn out to be someone who makes it to the live shows? Chance comments on his radio ready voice. 

Alyssa Lazar sang Maybe I'm Amazed-- She also ended up on Team Chance 

Rachel Christine sang Uninvited by Alanis Morrisette-- I love this song. She's awesome. I love female rockers. Chance turned and Kelly turned at the last moment. Kelly said Alanis is one of her favorites and she did not disappoint. Kelly said if I were your coach I'd want you to be more wild with parts of it. Blake said Chance has been waiting to talk for 15 minutes. Chance said I turned first and I want to win this whole show. You have an amazing tone. Rachel chose Kelly 

Domenica Coka sang When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus-- No one turned, her voice was a little shouty. Kelly said it was pitchy and urged her to come back. 

Cait Martin sang As It Was by Harry Styles-- One of my fave Voice auditions EVER. She is amazing. I love how she made such a memorable and well known song hers. Her tone and dynamics are just fire. I literally felt every emotion with that performance. All the coaches turned! Kelly, then Niall, and Blake and Chance turned towards the end. Kelly said your range, that was high, and you did that so effortlessly. Blake said I am tired but I would love to go out with a win on this thing. I can dig down deep and find the energy and passion to win the Voice. Niall said I was blown away, you like storyteller type music and that's what I do for a living. You had so many dynamic and beautiful moments in the song. Chance said if you want to win, you should ride with me. Cait chose Kelly 

Faves of the night-- Mariah Kalia and Cait Martin