The Voice Season 23: My My My The Finale

Team Blake: Grace West sang The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia by Reba McEntire-- Blake thought it was incredible. I think she is a great singer but I would have chosen something a little more uptempo, I also did not feel that did anything to showcase her vocals. She played it too safe. 

Team Kelly: D Smooth sang My My My by Johnny Gill-- Loved this performance, this is what I imagine him singing, this is totally his vibe every day. I did not want the performance to end. The coaches are on their feet. Chance said that was one of my fave performances this season. Kelly said you are already a star, you performed like this was your audience. I agree, he has such star quality. 

Team Chance: Sorelle sang A Million Reasons by Lady Gaga-- This has been their best performance to date. What a great arrangement and I loved how they built the dynamics throughout the song. Niall said girl that was so beautiful, it was nice to see you all stripped back like that. Chance said I am incredibly proud of you guys and your harmonies were so tight, it was nice to hear you all individually. 

Team Blake: Noivas sang Cold by Chris Stapleton-- I thought it started out a little rough but I thought by the end that he completely brought it. All the emotion and all the feeling was there. Kelly said what a smart song choice for you, it was a little country and a little bit of rock and roll. Blake said your personality and the way you make people feel is country, you killed it dude, congratulations. 

Team Niall: Gina Miles sang Style by Taylor Swift-- I liked this conceptually, it was really cool. I thought there were some hiccups but overall great performance. Chance thought it was an amazing performance, you have a distinct tone in your voice, and you are your own artist. Niall said you are a superstar. This was the perfect song for you, and I can't wait to see what kind of album you make. 

Team Blake: Grace West sang She's Got You by Patsy Cline-- I can tell Blake is really excited about this performance. She has a great voice, I like that she modernized this a little bit because Patsy Cline can come off as very old fashioned. Niall said Grace you saved your best two performances for tonight. He said the jump from the top of your range to the bottom was impressive. Blake said everyone sounds really good, that was unbelievable Grace. 

Team Blake: Noivas sang Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz-- It was certainly an uptempo performance. I felt like vocally he lost control at times but it was such a strong and powerful performance that I almost feel like you can excuse that. Chance said I knew you were gonna turn up,  and you deserve to win the show. Blake said we finally started this finally, you killed it, congratulations. 

Team Kelly: D Smooth sang What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell-- D Smooth has put together these two awesome performances. I loved this song for him. I really hope we see him in music going forward.  Kelly loved his dynamics, you are so smooth man. You are so creative, you're a producer, a writer, all these things. 

Team Chance: Sorelle sang Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell-- Wow, that was an amazing performance. It just made me smile and it made me feel everything. Blake said you guys sound like a record when you get up here. He said to have all three of you singing in the pocket like that is a phenomenon. Chance said choreography on point, voices on point, it was pitch perfect, Blake is so salty right now.  

Team Niall: Gina Miles sang Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor-- That was a stunning performance, she really is putting up a fight. She could be the dark horse in this. Niall said that was absolutely incredible. I won't be forgetting that one any time soon. 

**I'll post videos when they upload 

This could be anyone's night to win. 

The Voice Season 23: The Lives Finally Begin

Team Niall: Ryley Tate Wilson sang Vienna by Billy Joel-- I am a huge Ryley Tate fan but this song choice was old and dated on him. I wanted to hear something newer, contemporary. I hope this isn't his only song. 

Team Chance: Ray Uriel sang Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition-- I am obsessed with his song choice, after all these years, this song still feels relevant. I wanted his outfit to be different for this song. I thought he gave a good performance, but he left me wanting more. I didn't feel satisfied. Blake said you're so cool on stage, killer job. 

Team Kelly: Holly Brand sang Rumor Has It by Reba McEntire-- Great song choice for Holly. She sounded beautiful and she showed her range through that song. Chance said she killed the whole performance. Kelly said she has no doubt Reba would be so proud. 

Team Blake: Noivas sang Skyfall by Adele-- Wow, that performance was a testimony. It was so powerful. The coaches are on their feet. Noivas was really overcome with emotion. Blake said every time he does something he does it different, he does it in the moment. 

Team Niall: Gina Miles sang All I Want by Kodaline-- I wanted to love this performance but this song choice fell short for me as well. Niall saw her confidence. 

Team Chance: Sorelle sang Fallin' by Alicia Keys-- That was such a cool performance and you could tell that they put so much into that. Kelly said you guys are incredible. Chance said I love that you keep your confidence, the pitch and the choreography were there. 

Team Kelly: D Smooth sang Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran-- I didn't think I was going to like this for him, but I loved it. He made it more soulful, he made it his own. Blake said I don't know how you don't vote that guy into the finale. You were comfortable on stage, cool, and unique. Kelly said I am such a fan and so proud of you, it's straight from the heart. 

Team Blake: Grace West sang Til I Can Make it on My Own by Tammy Wynette-- Niall said one of my favorite voices on this show. I've always been a fan of you. You need to be in the final. Blake said I will be stunned if you don't make it into the finale. You're the real deal.  

The 5 Finalists from Real Time Voting: 

Grace West, D Smooth, Gina Miles, Sorelle, Noivas 

Blake wraps his last season with two team members in the finals. 

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: I Was Unaware the Battles would be this Good

Team Kelly: D. Smooth and Ali sang Unaware by Allen Stone-- Blake said Ali had confidence and joy, and he is a fan of D. Smooth. Niall said it was not a battle but a duet, and he'd tilt a little bit towards Ali. I'm like Blake, I am really a fan of D. Smooth, and Kelly said she hasn't heard a guy sing like him since the 90s. True that! He reminds me of J. Holiday or Ginuwine. Kelly also mentioned that what Ali has is special, and it is, but with that being said, I'd need to choose D. Smooth. Kelly chose Ali. Chance tried to steal D. Smooth and then Kelly used her playoff pass on him. 

Team Blake: Grace West and Carlos Rising sang I Told You So by Randy Travis-- Niall said he would lean towards Grace. Chance loved Carlos tone and thinks he has a unique voice, he thinks they are so well matched that he can't pick one over the other. Kelly said Carlos you can carry through any genre, and Grace your soul and your tone is not teachable. Blake said I like how you can sing anything Carlos, and Grace you are born to sing country whether you want to or not. I loved both of them in all honesty, I can see both of them recording albums. Blake chose Grace. 

Team Niall: Tiana Goss and Kate Cosentino sang Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper-- Performance value was awesome, I didn't necessarily feel like it showcased their voices the best but it was a fun performance. Chance thought both of them could be stars, he leaned towards Kate though slowly based on performance. Kelly thinks it was an even playing field. Blake said he would go with Tiana, he felt like she was always on pitch and in the pocket. Niall said the winner of the battle is Kate. Chance stole Tiana. 

Team Kelly: Holly Brand and Katie Beth Forakis sang Lady Like by Ingrid Andress-- Blake loved Holly's classic country voice, but he loved what Katie Beth did with the harmonies and found it really cool. Kelly told Katie Beth her runs are so cool and so different. She said she believes Holly could sing so many different genres as well. I liked Katie Beth, but Holly is just so talented and has this undeniable voice. Kelly chose Holly, I would have as well. 

Team Chance: Chloe Abbott and Nariyella sang I Want You Around-- The style was very cool and I loved the vibe that they brought but I didn't love the song. Kelly loved the attitude of how Chloe sings, very Erykah Badu. She loved the smooth grit of Nariyella's voice. Blake said he felt like Nariyella had that song by the throat the entire time and he'd pick her. Chance said he had to lean into his gut and base it just on this battle, and he chose Nariyella. 

Team Niall: Ryley Tate Wilson and Michael B sang Heartbreak Anniversary by Giveon-- Woah! That was incredible. They were both so good and so soulful but yet so unique. Chance said that was just insane, one of the best in the battles so far. Chance said Ryley you're only 15, and Michael you just killed that. Kelly said, what you're 15, you can't even drive a car. Michael, why weren't you a four chair turn? Blake said I don't think I was there that day. Blake said we expected that from you Ryley, but for my money, Michael you won that battle. Niall said their performance was off the charts, and if they ask him, he isn't coming back. I'd save them both if I was Niall. Niall chose Michael. Niall gave Ryley his playoff pass. 

The Voice Season 23: Only One Night Left of Blinds

Nariyella sang One Night Only-- Wow! 4 chairs, that was so awesome. Niall said you seemed so comfortable up there. Blake said your voice is shocking. Kelly said I have also been on a show like Niall and think I would be a good coach for you. Chance said your voice is beyond your years, and she chose Chance. 

Grace West sang Maybe It Was Memphis-- Grace has a great voice, I did not have any idea she was only 19. Blake and Niall pushed for Grace. Niall said your voice is impeccable and you have such sweet tones. Blake said you have this thing that artists your age don't have anymore, you have some Pam Tillis in your voice.  

Katie Beth Forakis sang Ghost by Justin Bieber-- Her voice was unique. Niall and Kelly were the only ones who turned with Blake and Chance's teams full. Katie ended up going with Kelly. 

Michael Ladingham and Dasha performed but no one turned. 

Talia Smith sang Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing-- The song choice was terrible but I love Talia's energy and with that she became the singer to complete Niall's team. I hope going into future rounds Niall chooses songs to better compliment her voice, I don't think I would have chosen her based on song choice alone.