The Voice Season 15: The Knockouts Are The Best Thing

Sorry, so last week, I was busy but I did watch all the performances.

Team Adam: Keith Paluso singing You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne vs. Tyke James singing Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash-- I am usually right in line with how Adam feels about contestants but I honestly thought he should have chosen Keith here, but maybe it's because what he did was so expected and what Tyke did was so unexpected.
Adam chose Tyke, tried to save Keith but Kelly stepped up too and he chose her!

Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye singing The Middle by Zedd and Maren Morris vs. Zaxai singing Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson vs. Natasia Greycloud singing Tennessee Whiskey-- Natasia was the best in this, she was vocally the strongest and had the strongest performance. Zaxai, I would advance based on that stunning falsetto. I was not feeling Kymberli's performance.
Kelly chose Kymberli and Zaxai to move forward. Thank goodness, Blake saved Natasia!

Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas singing How Deep is Your Love by The Bee Gees vs. Mike Parker singing Breakeven by The Script-- I wasn't crazy about either performance.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie

Team Adam: Radha singing I'll Be There by The Jackson 5/ Mariah Carey vs. Reagan Strange singing Dancing on my Own by Robyn-- Reagan won this knockout for me. At points, I didn't like Radha's tone. Adam thought Reagan made a gutsy song choice! I agree! She was so so good. Her voice is mature beyond years.
Adam chose Reagan and saved Radha, a little surprising on the save cause she had some pitch issues for me.

Team Blake: Katrina Cain singing Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers vs. Funsho singing Earned It by The Weeknd-- Funsho by far won this vocal knockout. He sang Earned It so effortlessly. Kelly called Funsho a beast and Adam said he was an exciting performer.
Blake chose Funsho

Team Jennifer: Patrique Fortson singing I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith vs. SandyRedd singing Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande-- Performance wise, Patrique made the better song choice! Dangerous Woman was an odd song choice for SandyRedd, although she can do no wrong in terms of her vocal ability.
Jennifer chose Patrique and saved SandyRedd

Team Jennifer: Franc West singing Call Out My Name by The Weeknd vs. Tyshawn Colquitt singing Pillowtalk by Zayn-- I actually liked both of these guys. They each offered something different to me yet they are both classic R&B singers. Kelly and Jennifer both commented on Tyshawn's range! Adam said that they are pretty even but Franc might be a little further ahead in artistry. Jennifer said that Franc's voice cuts like a knife.
Jennifer chose Franc

Team Kelly: Claire DeJean singing There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes vs. Abby Cates singing Because of You by Kelly Clarkson-- Claire has a gorgeous round tone but she was way too breathy throughout this song. This song is hard to sing because there's a lot of words, and it was like she just ran out of air. Abby is not my fave by a long shot but she out-sang Claire.
Kelly chose Abby and comforted a crying Claire

Team Blake: Dave Fenley singing Stuck on You by Lionel Ritchie vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley-- I thought both of these guys were so creative and original, so dynamic. They definitely both deserved to win. I felt like both of their song choices were not songs I would have expected them to sing.
Blake chose Dave and Adam saved Kameron 

Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd singing Travelin' Soldier vs. Sarah Grace singing I'd Rather Go Blind-- I loved Chevel here, I would definitely go with her. Adam agreed and leaned toward Chevel. Blake felt Sarah hit it out of the park and he would go with her. Kelly liked that they both picked bold and fearless songs.
Kelly chose Chevel and saved Sarah! Kelly kept both of them!

Team Adam: DeAndre Nico singing Wanted by Hunter Hayes vs. Jake Wells singing Yellow by Coldplay-- Jake was so willing to go outside the box on this song. Wow! DeAndre was amazing, I loved his soulful take on Wanted. Blake said his performance was brilliant. Kelly said Jake, I loved how you took a classic and did something rad with it. DeAndre your voice is so powerful. I wish Jake could have stayed also, he is such an artist.
Adam chose DeAndre

Team Jennifer: Anthony Arya singing Operator by Jim Croce vs. Kennedy Holmes singing What About Us by Pink-- Actually loved both of these contestants. Both artist clearly know who they are. Anthony is so defined at such a young age, and Kennedy is so vulnerable. I love that about her. Jennifer had very similar sentiments.
Jennifer chose Kennedy

Team Blake: Kirk Jay singing In Case You Didn't Know vs. Colton Smith singing Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle-- These two guys could not be more different than each other. They both are passionate about what they do. Blake said Kirk is so special and to embrace this moment and not be afraid of it.
Blake chose Kirk and Jennifer saved Colton

Team Adam: Delaney Silvernell singing Praying by Kesha vs. Steve Memmolo singing Unaware by Allen Stone-- I liked both of them but I think I would have to give the edge to Steve and I was not even initially a Steve fan. Blake said this is very evenly matched-- Delaney you're one of my favorites, and Steve your overall presence fills the room, vocally you had the edge. Jennifer enjoyed listening to Delaney and it was intriguing watching you Steve, maybe Steve. Kelly thought this was Delaney's best performance so far, and thought Steve's performance was incredible. Adam said he had a tough choice and he said I am going to pick who is ready right now.
Adam chose Steve

Team Blake: Chris Kroeze singing Burning House by Kam vs. Michael Lee singing Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers--  Loved Chris's performance, his vocal was so unique and beautiful. I felt his heart in that. Michael was a beast, his performance was emphatic. Kelly said Michael your tone was incredible. Adam said he would go with Chris. Blake said Chris your voice is ridiculous, your voice is so high and has so much power. Michael, I look a you, and I don't think you're gonna sound like that.
Blake chose Michael and saved Chris! They both deserved to move forward.

The Voice Season 15: The Battles --- Mercy, Not Good!

Team Kelly: Kimberli Joye vs. One Up sang Mercy by Shawn Mendes-- I loved how the guys voices blended together. Kimberli's voice at points seemed too strong. It's always odd when it's a duo versus one singer because at times the due can come across like a backup singer for the other vocalist. I would go with One Up. Jennifer said you wore me out.
Kelly chose Kimberli..... ehhh no!

So excited! Cee Lo is back as Adam's advisor!

Team Adam: Anthony Arya vs. Steve Memmolo sang Amie by Pure Prairie League-- I don't love the song choice. The performance was kind of forgettable to be honest. I wasn't feeling it. Blake said Steve stepped up on a song that was very much Anthony's wheelhouse. Adam feels Anthony has shown more growth but Steve is very seasoned. Why did J. Hud use a save?
Adam chose Steve, J. Hud saved Anthony

Team Adam: Jarred vs. Tyke sang Always a Woman-- Again, indifferent, who are these people? I didn't like either.
Adam chose Tyke

Team Blake: Mercedes Ferreira Dias vs. Chris Kroeze sang Back in The High Life by Steve Windwood-- Well, that was an abbreviated performance but I thought Chris won that. Mercedes sounded great with him, but I don't see her having as much star quality as Chris. I'd go with him. Adam praises Mercedes for being a returning contestant and turning a chair. Blake said Chris has a Chris Stapleton vibe.
Blake chose Chris

Team Blake: Rachel Messer vs. Katrina Cain sang Angel by Sara McLachlan-- This song was disposable for me. I felt it was too sleepy. I had a hard time figuring out who was the better vocalist. That being said, I would go with Katrina, I just think she had a stronger Blind Audition.
Blake chose Katrina

Team Jennifer: Mike Parker vs. Natasia Greycloud sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mike improved so much since his blind audition. Kelly said you all sound unbelievable. Adam said Mike you were really good. You guys both made the song come to life. Jennifer had a hard time choosing, she said Jesus answers prayers.
Jennifer chose Mike, that was the right decision J. Hud! Kelly chose Natasia

The only ones I am looking forward to are Chris and Mike, maybe Natasia sneaks in there. Overall unimpressed with tonight, I don't think I have ever said that before.

The Voice Season 15: Nights 3 and 4 of the Blinds Got Me Feelin' It Still

Night 3

Dave Finley sang Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt-- Dave is a seasoned voice and he's a performer. The song choice was perfect for him. Blake and Kelly are fighting it out-- Kelly said you're from Texas, so am I. Blake said he should choose what he is comfortable with, and Kelly said, what's wrong with pop. I love how Dave broke out some beat boxing, he really showed his versatility. Kelly almost got him but in the end....
Dave chose Blake

Steve Memmolo sang Spooky-- I wasn't totally sold with Steve but I feel like he has strong technical skills with his voice that will pay off in the long run. Like Adam said, there is a lot of skills he has that can't be taught. Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam thinks he looks like Ben Affleck. Kelly said I get J. Lo all the time, no worries. Adam said I feel it in my spirit. Jennifer said your vocal approach and maturity was amazing. I want him on my team. Kelly said I think Adam is hitting on you.
Steve chose Adam

Audri Bartholomew sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Audri reminds me in some ways of Jordin Sparks. J Hud clearly heard that and was the only coach to turn. She had some shaky points, but there's potential there.
Jennifer chose Audri

Rachel Messer sang I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart-- Kelly and Blake again! She was phenomenal, reminded me a lot of LeAnn Rimes. I loved how authentically country she was. Kelly said there is life beyond Blake when it comes to country music. Kelly really wanted Rachel, but her plan all along seemed to go with.....
Rachel chose Blake

Brent Morgan sang Feel it Still by Portugal and the Man-- Cool how he flipped the song. I felt like the performance wasn't that strong but his voice was cool. No one turned.

Chevel Shepherd sang If I Die Young by The Band Perry-- Interesting that she got those turns because she seemed timid but I suppose they saw that potential. Adam said I loved you, and she said, I love you too. He said he should have turned but by the time he did, it was too late. Kelly said she wants a female country artist.  Jennifer said her voice is so pure and she is so sane. Kelly said, Blake I hate you. Adam asked Kelly where her moxie was.
Chevel chose Kelly

Bryan Cherry sang Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke-- For some reason, the performance wasn't quite right. No one turned.

Delaney Silvernell sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Kelly felt this performance as she is the only one who turned. There was nice tones in Delaney's voice but I didn't think that the vocal was strong enough for her to advance. Hopefully this will be a case of someone proving me wrong.
Kelly chose Delaney

Anthony Arya sang Danny's Song by Loggins and Messina-- This didn't have the dynamics it needed to. He's so young, so he will definitely have the quality of being able to mold and adapt him to what you want him to be. Adam was the only one to turn and he turned right away.
Adam chose Anthony

Natasia Greycloud sang I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith-- I was not feeling this performance. There were a lot of pitch issues for me. There was a disconnect, she didn't seem connected to the song. Jennifer and Kelly were fighting over her. Kelly said she heard old school Mariah, totally unsure where she heard that.
Natasia chose Jennifer

Lynnea Moorer sang Location by Khalid-- No one turned but I am so excited she got chosen for the comeback stage.

Kymberli Joye sang Run to You by Whitney Houston-- I don't know if such thing exists, but I felt like this performance was too perfect--- rehearsed, robotic, it did not seem real to me. I will need to see her performances going forward to figure out if this is really good karaoke or if she is the real deal.
Kelly and Jennifer turned and Blake turned at the last minute. Kelly blocked Jennifer. Kymberli wanted Kelly all along, so she probably did not even need to use a block.
Kymberli chose Kelly

Night 4

Reagan Strange said Meant to Be by Bebe Rexa-- Reagan  has a very mature voice and she carries herself like she is older than 13. I think it is amazing that she possesses the poise she does at her age. Adam turned first and Blake turned at the end. Adam said I am going to have tears if you pick him. Adam told her that there was an effortlessness to the power in her voice, and it was very Danielle Bradberry-esque. Blake tells her he has won with people from all genres of music, and he starts doing the pointy thing that Reagan likes. Adam starts begging.
Reagan chose Adam

Foushee sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Adam and Jennifer turned. Adam said what I loved most about you is that I couldn't figure you out. I loved your vibe and style. Jennifer said your voice was off the piano. Blake said it is so cool that she's on the show. I love how Adam already referred to himself as her coach.  Adam said she didn't sound like she was imitating any other singer which is tough to do. I agree I found her to be so different.
Foushee chose Adam

Wyatt Rivers sang Take Me to Your River by Leon Bridges-- I actually really liked him. Kelly said you have beautiful low tones. You have the sexiest name ever. Yay! He is getting a chance on the comeback stage.

Chris Kroeze sang Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan --I loved the grit and the blues in his voice! That was so old school. He does trips to the Middle East to play for our troops! I love that. Jennifer said you almost caught one of my shoes while you were singing up there like that. I don't care what genre you sing, I want you on my team.  Blake said your singing is electrifying, you could make it to the finals.
Chris chose Blake

MaKenzie Thomas sang Big White Room by Jessie J-- Her voice is beautiful! She definitely did a lot of work on her voice. Jennifer said your voice is beautiful and effortless. I felt so emotional listening to her sing. As Adam said, I love when contestants come back and get through and it is so well deserved.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie

SandyRedd sang River by Bishop Briggs-- There is literally no way to describe what Sandy did because it was in another class. Her performance, her vocal, her whole vibe was fire. Blake said he hit his button, it's a long shot, but she deserved that. Jennifer said I gave you both my shoes. She called her two sons and two brothers up on the stage. Kelly is rendered speechless. She said you are like fire. She said I don't know who you are going to pick but I cannot wait to watch you. Adam said I do care who you pick, I did turn first, you can win this, and you should do it on my team. Kelly said you had rock and roll, soul, and country. Jennifer said if I did it, you can do it too.
Sandy chose Kelly.... I am SHOCKED!

The Real Deals from these 2 Nights-- Dave Finley, MaKenzie Thomas, SandyRedd, and the dark horse here is Foushee