The Voice Season 27: These Battles Were "Made For Me"

Team Legend: Ari Camille vs. Bryson Battle sang Made for Me by Muni Long-- Wow! Wow! Wow! This is one of my favorite battles ever. What Bryson did with his voice, the way the song was building and building, I loved it. The dynamics were amazing and he and Ari were equally effective in telling this story. Ari has something special about her, the way she emotes-- we all feel her. They pushed each other in the best way possible. I love both of them and hope they both move forward. Adam said Bryson you are as spectacular now as you were in the blinds. You can't sing better than that. Ari who you are as a character and person were just as present. Kelsea said you both have these big, bold voices that demand attention, you didn't outsing each other, you held space for each other. Michael said Ari it's a joy to watch you, you're flawless, he said Bryson I see so much of myself in you, I'm just kidding. You're both geniuses. John said Ari I see so much star potential in you. Bryson everyone's jaw is on the floor seeing what you do with your voice. Both you are immensely talented and have bright futures. John chose Bryson and Adam and Kelsea stole Ari. Ari chose Adam. 

Team Adam: Hayden Grove vs. Lucia Flores Wiseman sang My Funny Valentine-- Lucia is just different, and I agree with Michael, she does remind me of Lady Gaga. Hayden should definitely singing the standards. Kelsea tells Hayden that she can hear that he has studied his genre. Lucia your voice is lived in. Michael said there is something so deep within the tapestry of this poetry, you both told a story tonight. Hayden you sounded beautiful, Lucia you sound like Lady Gaga, you're a bit of a chameleon. Adam said there is so much diversity in the way you sound. You're both old souls though. Adam chose Lucia. 

Montaged Performance..... 

Team Adam: Grace Miller Moody vs. Tori Templet sang Use Somebody by Kings of Leon-- Adam chose Grace. (side note, kind of a bizarre song choice)

Team Kelsea: Alanna Lynise vs. Brook Wood sang Angels Like You by Miley Cyrus-- Was not crazy about this performance. Song choice did not feel right and no one really stood out. I slightly preferred Alanna over Brook who I feel may have over-sang on the performance. Michael thought Brook won the battle. John prefers Alanna's tone but thought Brook gave the better performance. Kelsea preferred the nuance in Alanna's voice and chose her. 

Team Buble: Barry Jean Fontenot vs. Kaiya Hamilton sang Cry to Me by Solomon Burke-- They were both great. John said Barry your range is remarkable, Kaiya, your tone is rich, soulful, and sweet. I'd choose Kaiya. Adam said Barry, you're this warm energy. You have a beautiful gift in your tone. Kaiya I am shocked only two people turned for you, you're incredible. I'd choose Kaiya, but Barry I want you to unlock your full potential. Kelsea, Barry your soul is beautiful and she should be protected and realized and believed in at all costs. Kaiya you were intentional, you connect your voice to your body. Michael picked Kaiya but saved Barry. Kelsea tried to steal but he stayed with Michael. 

Another montaged performance..... 

Team Buble: Kameron Jaso vs. Nami Soleil sang You Make My Dreams Come True by Hall & Oates-- Michael chose Kameron. 

Team Buble: Aaron Rizzo vs. Carlos Santiago sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Michael chose Carlos. 

Team Legend: Antonio Ramsey vs. BD.ii sang Just Friends by Musiq Soulchild-- Enjoyed both of them. Antonio has such positive energy and I like how into the performance he was. He walks a fine line of overdoing it and/ or pushing too hard. BD is just cool. I love his tone and he reminds me of throw back R&B. Adam said BD Kelsea blocked me when I tried to pick you, and it sucks cause you're a mega talent. Antonio I remember you from the blinds. You're both great. If I had to choose I'd pick my guy BD. Kelsea thought they were both consistent and cool. She stands by blocking Adam. Michael said if I am looking at what it takes to win this thing, I'm going with BD. John liked Antonio's charisma and energy and thought it was his best performance of the song. He said BD, you were understated but in a cool way, it was swaggy. You're charismatic, and it works well for me. John chose BD. 

Team Kelsea: Hailey Wright vs. Jaelen Johnston sang Neon Moon by Brooks and Dunn-- I enjoyed both artists, there were some pitch issues for both of them at times. It might have been the song and just the range. I can see both of them being country stars. Michael talked about Jaelen's baritone and found the performance to be romantic. John liked the richness in Jaelen's voice. He loved the yodel and heart in Hailey's voice. Adam said Hailey you cut in a way that Jaelen couldn't. None of the coaches could choose! Kelsea said you both made country music proud. She said Jaelen, you sing like you had your heart broken, I'll kill her, but that's a good thing. Hailey you sing like you've lived so much life. My favorite country singers sing the way both of you do. Kelsea chose Jaelen and saved Hailey. 

The Voice Season 27: I Feel Good Watching the Blinds

Here are my thoughts on this week's round of the blinds.... 

Divighn sang I Feel Good by James Brown-- Talented singer for sure. I want to see him show more of who he is as an artist. The performance seemed a little karaoke. Kelsea and Michael turned. Divign picked Team Buble. 

Skip.... Jacquelyn George sang I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston-- killer song, but she did not have the enunciation and vocal chops for this one. Adam and John turned and she chose John. 

I am on the fence in regard to Tinika Wyatt. She sang Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato-- I thought it was a great performance but I wonder if she can navigate through this competition and grow. No one turned but Adam used his Coach's Replay. 

Page Mackenzie sang Hell on Heels by Pistol Annies-- Absolutely loved the song choice, she's good, we need a good female country rocked in this competition. Kelsea and Michael turned. Not surprisingly, she chose Kelsea. 

Conor James sang Say A Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick-- WOW! First off didn't know he is from Bridgewater, MA, shout out! Second his voice is phenomenal. I loved the performance, and I loved how he made it his own and was so confident. John and Michael turned right off the bat, then Kelsea, and then Adam. John asked him about where he is from and what he does. He talked about musical theater and playing piano which John said is just like him. Michael said he would love to work with just to have fun and experience him. Kelsea said I am obsessed with you, you're so in your body. Adam said you're a true testament to true originality is blind. There's a characteristic and spirit to what people who I have won with have and I think you can win this thing. You can win this show and I want you bad on my team.  Conor said he had an idea who he would pick coming in if everyone turned and he went with that choice and it was Adam. 

Another one I am on the fence about, Jessica Manalo sang Unholy by Sam Smith-- I love the way she flipped this song, the interpretation is ingenious but is she like a "one hit wonder"? Can she duplicate this? Will all her performances be this original? Michael and Kelsea turned. Kelsea made a girl power pitch and Jessica chose Kelsea.

Barry Fontenot sang I Wish it Would Rain by The Temptations-- Michael was the only one who turned and he may have picked up a dark horse in this competition. He has a great sound, similar to Teddy Swims, could be someone who sings classic Motown or R&B or top 40. 

Tyler Kae sang Girls Just Want to Have Fun-- I was a skeptic on this one but she was impressive as heck! I am normally not a fan of someone singing this song in a competition but she made it her own, it was melodic and different, pretty even. Adam quickly turned and blocked Kelsea who followed behind and Tyler is on Team Adam. 

BDii sang Adorn by Miguel-- Rightful four chair turn. This performance was technically skilled, sexy, and confident. Michael turned first, followed by Kelsea who blocked Adam who turned next, John turned last. The mistake Kelsea made is that she blocked the wrong person. I knew he would pick John and he did.