The Voice Season 9: Live Again! Team Blake and Team Pharrell

Team Pharrell: Darius Scott sang Love Lockdown by Kanye West-- I loved the beginning, there were a lot of interesting choices, but I felt like it fell apart in the second half, and I wasn't an interested and intrigued. I agree with Adam, his vocal choices were cool and soulful, but again, I felt it came undone in the second half. Blake said he has never heard that song but is buying Darius's version.

Team Blake: Ivonne Acero sang One of Us by Joan Osbourne-- I don't know if this is necessarily the right song for her. That being said, she sang it really well. Gwen felt she was confident on the stage, and so strong and sure. Adam said she keeps getting better and she has grown in such a short amount of time. Blake said you're not a shy performer anymore, enjoy this moment.

Team Blake: Morgan Frazier sang Lips of an Angel by Hinder-- A star is born, I loved this performance, everything about it, killer vocals, crazy emotion, and pure power. She needs to move on. Pharrell said he knows why Blake snatched her to be back on his team. Blake said, you're like a country standard to me on the stage already. He said, if you don't make it through, people must be full of hate.

Team Pharrell: Evan McKeel sang Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder-- This was literally one of the best performances I've ever watched live on The Voice. I love the way Evan expressed himself. Gwen told him to watch his stage presence. Blake said the way you were able to navigate through that melody was incredible. Pharrell said, there were great notes you hit, I read your body language as genuine. I loved your honesty.

Team Pharrell: Madi Davis sang Song Bird by Fleetwood Mac-- I actually dug that performance too, it was very melodic and rhythmical. Adam said you just kinda popped up on my radar. Pharrell said you're 16, so talented beyond your years.

Team Pharrell: Celeste Betton (comeback artist) sang Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood-- I was a little bit confused with the beginning of the song, but in the end, she really brought it together. I loved how by the end, she found her voice. The vocal was beautiful. Pharrell said I have faith people are going to vote for you.

Team Blake: Zach Seaubaugh sang Brand New Girlfriend by Steve Holy-- I am loving his charisma, you need to have personality to sell this song, and he sold it. This was one of the best performances on the night, he has it in spades. Adam said you did everything you did really well, you have that thing, congratulations. Blake said I think you just bought yourself a ticket to the lives from here on out.

Team Pharrell: Riley Biedier sang It Should Have Been Us by Tori Kelly-- Gwen said she misses her and loved her confidence. Pharrell said you always had a great voice, I thought you fought. Okay, so I love that Tori Kelly song, she is major right now! I felt like Riley was definitely fighting, however, I did not feel that she was confident in the big notes. I felt like she hesitated and therefore, it didn't sound as good as it could have. She has tons of potential.

Team Blake: Nadjah Nicole (comeback artist) sang Upside Down by Diana Ross--  I felt like she was straight up channeling Diana Ross, she brought soul and rhythm. She really came alive in the second part of the song, and I think she made herself a contender to move on. Adam said I thoroughly enjoyed myself, thank you for that. Blake said I liked seeing you in this moment.

Team Blake: Emily Ann Roberts sang In the Garden-- I liked it but I was really distracted by her closing her mouth on a lot of the notes, and it sounded like "e" a lot. I think she has a sweet yet strong voice. Adam said the performance was so pure.

Team Pharrell: Mark Hood sang What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber-- Totally wrong song for him. I think that song is way too simple, I would have had Mark sing Usher, Chris Brown, Marvin Gaye, that's his jam, not a Justin Bieber song. Adam said that was awesome. Blake said you sounded amazing, great job.

Team Blake: Barrett Baber sang I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice-- Gwen said there is so much emotion, and you give so much of yourself and it's very powerful. Adam said I believe what you do is really powerful, and you have so much passion and belief in what you do. Blake said the only other artist I have seen give that much of themselves in a performance is Garth Brooks. I was overcome with emotion watching Barrett perform. I know a lot of people don't see the significance of that song, but it's about your memory of someone after you've lost them.

Team Blake moving forward: Barrett, Zach, Morgan..... long shot Emily Ann or Nadjah
Team Pharrell moving forward: Evan, Riley, Mark... long shot Madi

The Last Night of Knockouts on The Voice: Season 9

Team Adam: Shelby Brown sang Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood versus James Dupre sang Sure Be Cool if You Did by Blake Shelton-- To put this very simply, Shelby took her performance to a different level than James. James' performance was very laid back, it's almost like it was the wrong song choice for a Knockout round. Shelby's vocal was effortless and soaring when she got into those runs.
My choice: Shelby
Adam's choice: Shelby

Team Pharrell: Mark Hood sang Stand by Me by Ben E. King versus Siahna Im sang Back to Black by Amy Winehouse-- Mark's performance was solid but uninteresting. The song was a little too big for him and went flat in several places, but Mark is the stronger singer here. The coaches were careful not to criticize Siahna, but she was probably too young for this point in the competition. Her vocal was all over the place. She just wasn't strong enough to get through this.
My choice: Mark
Pharrell's choice: Mark

Team Gwen: Jeffrey Austin sang Turning Tables by Adele versus Kota Wade sang Baracuda by Joan Jett -- I loved Jeffrey, his performance was very sincere and heartfelt. He did seem to connect to the song which was nice. Kota's performance was screechy at points, she seemed a little bit off key. Adam said Jeffrey has a very identifiable tone. Gwen said she was shocked at Kota's song choice but felt it reflected her personality. Gwen was blown away by Jeffrey because he let them into his heart today.
My choice: Jeffrey
Gwen's choice: Jeffrey

Team Blake: Emily Ann Roberts sang Cowboy Take Me Away by The Dixie Chicks versus Nadjah Nicole sang A Woman's Worth by Alicia Keys-- Gwen liked Emily Ann's intuition, and she likes how Nadjah is really into the song. Blake liked Emily Ann's sound and it looks like he is leaning towards her. I liked both of them, but I felt like Emily Ann was a little bit more clear about who she wants to be and that transparency made her the better choice.
My choice: Emily Ann
Blake's choice: Emily Ann

For Team Blake it was Zach Seabaugh over Chris Crump

Team Pharrell: Evan McKeel sang Dare You to Move by Switchfoot versus Tim Atlas sang Torn by Natalie Imbruglia-- I loved Evan's vocal so much, it was just so big and impressive. I like the inflections in Tim's voice, he is also really special. This is going to be a hard choice. Who has a steal left? Blake said Evan has so much energy and fire, and he said there is no one who sounds like Tim. Pharrell said Evan did the right thing not playing the guitar. Pharrell liked how Tim interpreted the song.
My choice: Evan but steal Tim
Pharrell's choice: Evan

Team Gwen: Regina Love sang Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips versus Riley Biederer sang XO by Beyonce-- I was impressed with Riley. I wasn't expecting her to come that hard. It's never easy to do a Beyonce song because she is so special and stylized. She's Beyonce, but Riley brought so much of herself to this interpretation. Regina's voice is so rich, and she really sings like a professional. Gwen literally had tears in her eyes, she testified in that performance. Everyone was on their feet. Adam said, Regina I miss you, you just crushed this. Riley killed it too. Adam said it was impressed tremendously. Blake said Regina blew the roof off this place. Pharrell said Miss Regina you had people up on their feet and you were giving people goosebumps, and Riley there is no reason why you should go home. Gwen said Riley's voice is so unique, and Regina you're unbelievable, I love your spirit so much that I was brought to tears. Both of you should be on the show.
My choice: Gotta be both!
Gwen's choice: Regina
Pharrell stole Riley back!

The Last Week of Battles on The Voice: Season 9

Team Blake: Blaine Mitchell versus Blind Joe singing Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger-- I loved the way their personalities came out in the song. Both of them sounded great, very on point. I liked how Blind Job spoke throughout the performance. I honestly think both of these guys deserve to go forward. I also felt like both of them had a great deal of soul in their voices. Pharrell thought Blaine took it up a notch and he didn't except Joe to be as soulful as he was. Gwen loved how Blaine worked the stage, and she thinks Joe has such a gift. Adam loved how unruly the performance was, he said he loves Joe, but there was something revealing about Blaine. Blake asked Joe if he could borrow his cane to beat Adam, and he thought this was a tie.
My choice: Blaine but steal Joe
Blake's choice: Blind Joe
Someone steal Blaine! YES!!! Adam steals Blaine!

Team Adam: Cassandra Robertson versus Viktor Kiraly singing Nobody Knows by Kevin Sharpe-- I didn't love the song, but I thought these two vocalists did the best that they could with it. They blended well and made it seem easy. Blake said he is impressed with Cassandra, and he said Viktor was even more impressive for sticking with her. Pharrell said Cassandra was effortless and he would give it to her. Gwen thought Viktor had a beautiful voice, and she is blown away by Cassandra. Adam said not only are the technically amazing but they connected emotionally with the song.
My choice: Viktor
Adam's choice: Viktor

Team Gwen: Chase Kerby versus Korin Bukowski singing Samson by Regina Spektor-- Despite the fact that the song was so quiet, both of these singers were really powerful because of the performance and delivery. Adam liked Chase's falsetto and full voice but thought the transition was tough. He said Korin was gifted. Blake seemed to lean towards Chase and how emotional his voice was. Gwen found it intense, awesome, and so good.
My choice: Chase
Gwen's choice: Korin

Team Pharrell: Evan McKeel versus Riley Bieberer singing Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder-- I loved both of them, I thought they both kept making each other raise their game. It was fun to wtch. I definitely give the edge to Evan, he's not just a voice but a performer and a personality. Gwen loved Evan's presence. Adam thought both of them had triumphs but he would go with Evan. Blake loved Evan's performance but thought Riley's voice was more different.
My choice: Evan
Pharrell's choice: Evan
And Riley is stolen by Gwen! Yay!

Team Gwen: Braiden Sunshine versus Lyndsey Elm singing No One is to Blame by Howard Jones-- They were very well matched. I enjoyed both of them. Adam said you really cannot go wrong with either one of these people, no help for you Gwen. Blake said we have only seen the tip of the iceberg with Braiden, flip a coin Gwen. Pharrell said Braiden there is so much more behind you, and Lyndsey you colored the song beautifully. Gwen said Lyndsey your star came out tonight, and Braiden it's incredible to work with someone like you.
My choice: flip a coin, love them both
Gwen's choice: Braiden

Team Adam: Andi & Alex versus Chance Pena singing Wherever You Will Go by The Calling-- I love all of them, all three of them! Chance is a total heartthrob to me, I think he can go deep in this competition. Andi & Alex have something very special about them, the way they sound together is like nothing I've ever heard. Blake said he loves the sound of Chance's voice. Pharrell said when Andi & Alex sing, it is nothing short of magic. Chance you sound unbelievable and your voice lead in this performance. Gwen said you guys are magic, candy in my ears, Chance, I wish I could turn back time, I'd be losing my mind over you. Adam said Andi & Alex are so in sync, and he believes that a group should be born of the three of them.
My choice: Chance........ Andi & Alex
Adam's choice: Andi & Alex
Blake said you proved that you should be on this show, I missed it in the blinds, but I am not missing it here-- Blake stole Chance

Night 3 of The Blinds on The Voice Season 9

Morgan Frazier sang I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick-- Gwen turned right at the beginning and Blake turned right at the end. She is definitely a country singer. Gwen liked the honesty in her voice. Adam said you did a cheap trick song which means you think outside the box. Blake called her voice fragile and powerful. Adam urged her to listen to her mind and not her heart. LOL! I loved this performance, it was everything that Gwen and Blake said. I really enjoyed her creativity, and her voice is soft but there's a confidence in it that is not deniable.
Morgan chose Blake

Amanda Ayala sang Mississippi Queen by Mountain-- This young lady reminds me a little bit of Avril Lavigne. The guys turned. Amanda is only 17, it's amazing that she has the maturity and tone in her voice. Pharrell asked her if she would like to take it to the next level. Blake said it's great that she loves classic rock. Adam said she never gave up on that last note, and he wants to help her progress.
Amanda chose Adam

Jeffrey Austin sang Lay Me Down by Sam Smith-- He has a strong voice, and this is my fave Sam Smith song, this was butter. Gwen was the only one who turned , and the guys are stupid. I cannot believe that they didn't turn. Jeffrey said Adam's concert was his first concert, and Adam said, I feel double stupid now.
Gwen chose Jeffrey

Lyndsey Elm sang Lips are Movin' by Meghan Trainor-- I liked Lyndsey but didn't feel this was worthy of a four chair turn. Towards the middle to the end of the song, she seemed to lose some control over her vocal. I think she's talented, but she'll have to watch this carefully if she advances. Pharrell is trying to relate to the songwriter in her. Adam said she is the girl version of him, and called him a badass. Blake liked where she took the song.
Lyndsey chose Gwen

Joe Maye sang Word Up by Cameo-- Pharrell said he has a super soulful voice, and he loved that song. Adam said he shouldn't have moved around as much and should have dug into the vocal. No one turned. I found the vocal a little too affected. I think he should work on the things the coaches said and come back.

Manny Cabo sang Here I Go Again by White Snake-- Yes, this was 4 chair worthy! Manny has an awesome rocker voice. Blake said you turned this place into a hair band. Blake said I don't trust grown men who roll up their jeans. You seem like a man's man and I want a man. Pharrell said your voice just kept going in different directions, we haven't heard a voice with your dynamics in a long time. Gwen liked how well he controlled his voice. Adam said your voice ignites me because that's where I come from. You brought me back to the roots of where everything started for me.
Manny chose Adam

Madi Davis sang It's Too Late by Carole King-- Gwen and Pharrell turned. I wasn't a huge fan of the song or of the vocal.
Madi chose Pharrell

Caleb Lee Hutchinson sang The Dance by Garth Brooks-- Adam said you would have whooped my 16  year old ass. Blake said you're the real deal, you were just a little bit under. Pharrell told him to come back to the show again.

Riley Biedier sang Invincible by Kelly Clarkson, and went to Team Pharrell
Cassandra Robertson sang Ghosts by Ella Henderson and went to Team Adam
Daria Jazmin sang Dear Future Husband by Meghan Trainor and went to Team Pharrell

Chris Crump sang Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran-- Amazingly well deserved four chair turn; Chris has such a pure, sincere, and strong voice. I loved this performance from start to finish. Blake said there was a warmth to your voice that made you sound emotional. I may not seem like the obvious choice to you but I am. Pharrell said there were some small things he may need to work on.
Chris chose Blake

Tyler Dickerson sang Hard to Handle by The Black Crows-- Wow, Blake was the only one to turn, I thought this young man had a ridiculous vocal. Pharrell said his vocal was so clean. I am so impressed with Tyler, I actually thought his vocal was better than the original. Blake knew Tyler from in and around Nashville. He said they were calling him the next Travis Tritt. So amazing that Tyler gets another chance, he has such a touching story.
Blake chose Tyler

Jubal and Amanda sang Seven Bridges Road by The Eagles-- These two were so fun and so good.  think they were so surprised to see coaches turn for them. Pharrell and Gwen turned. Pharrell wants to see what he can do to add to what they already have going on.
Jubal and Amanda chose Pharrell who is excited to have his first duo on Team Pharrell

Could it be that this is the year of the guy on The Voice? My faves tonight were Jeffrey Austin, Manny Cabo, and Tyler Dickerson .... all had great strong voices.