Picking up from the previous show, Austyns chose Team Snoop after all the coaches tried to steal him.
Team Snoop: Dreion vs. Georgia Starnes singing Perfect Combination by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill-- They are both amazing! I love the way Dreion puts his own signature and interpretation on everything. He has so much soul. Georgia just kept making me listen to her and pay attention to her. Her runs were stellar. Reba said they were so well matched; I agree, these were two four chair turns. Gwen said Dreion you have literally one of the best voices I have ever heard in my life. If I am going based on The Voice, I would pick Dreion. If I am going on the entire package I would pick Georgia, I don't know where you're going, but you're going somewhere. Michael called Georgia a soulful, beautiful, singer. He said soul has nothing to do with the color of your skin. He said Dreion, I just want to be like you, you have an incredible voice, smooth as silk. Snoop said there is no loser and either one of them could win The Voice.
“I just want to make sure that everybody understands that this opportunity, this exposure, this millions of people that’s watching you, whatever happens after this is not based on today, but what you do based off of today.”
Snoop chose Georgia! I am so shocked that no one stole Dreion!! He is so talented.
Monataged:
Team Gwen: Kay Sibal vs. Beya singing Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter-- Gwen chose Kay, Beya is eliminated.
Team Reba: Juakeem Fortson vs. Tsola singing Higher Love by Steve Winwood-- Reba chose Juakeen, Tsola is eliminated.
Team Buble: Sofronio Vasquez vs. Aliyah Khaylyn singing The Power of Love by Celine Dion-- This was amazing, such a difficult song to sing and these two did it pretty seamlessly. Snoop was moved by the performance. He said that they look like they belong together and he is glad he doesn't have to pick. Reba called it the performance of the night and said it gave her chills. Gwen mentioned how hard this song is to sing. Michael said these are the two strongest singers on his team. Michael chose Sofronio and Snoop stole Aliyah at the last minute.
Team Reba: Deon Jones vs. Danny Joseph singing It's a Man's Man's World by James Brown-- That was amazing! I love Danny's passion. Deon has this gravel in his voice that is so amazing. Gwen thought this performance looked really well. She said both of them are so gifted. I would not be able to choose, I'd need both of them. Snoop said that song is deep and you both sang it with the same conviction. Reba chose Danny. Gwen stole Deon! Well done! He was so good.
Team Snoop: Brad Sample vs. Jake Tankersley singing Stuck on You by Lionel Ritchie-- Hmm interesting, I did not love this song choice for them. I'll let you be the judge, weigh in in the comments. I actually prefer Brad's voice. Reba said it was the perfect combo because of the differences in your voice. She liked both of them. Michael loved the song choice. He would lean towards Jake. Gwen thought it was a good battle and reminded Jake that she blocked Reba. Snoop picked Jake.
Team Gwen: Cozy Len vs. Felsmere singing Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts-- Wow! I LOVE how they completely transformed this song and gave it this soulful sound. Both of them sound amazing. Gwen is bringing it this season as a coach. Reba thought it was the perfect duet. Snoop appreciated how Cozy left Felsmere take the lead. He would lean towards Felsmere cause Gwen can coach to who she is. Gwen said she needed to go with who she could take further at this moment. Gwen chose Felsmere.
Team Buble: Shye vs. Jamison Puckett singing Love Yourself by Justin Bieber-- Great song choice for them. I feel like Michael is such a lover of music and artistry. He is great at coaching. They are both so good and they're authentic, each of them is so special and different from what's out there. They are not just singers but artists. Gwen said it was so smooth, I just wanted to hear more. You both are equally gifted. Snoop and Reba could not decide. Michael said I want to thank you both. Michael chose Shye.
Team Reba: Creigh Riepe vs. Lauren Michael Sellers singing You Will Be Found by Sam Smith and Summer Walker-- I absolutely LOVED everything about this. They both deserve to continue. I did not know Creigh had all that. Lauren I knew was amazing. This was like a full take me to church moment. Gwen said she might go with Creigh. Snoop said I felt like I was at a show. I would go with Lauren because of her control. Reba said Lauren is ferocious and Creigh is so alive. Reba chose Lauren.
Team Gwen: Jose Luis vs. Austyns Stancil singing Lay Me Down by Sam Smith-- I thought that they were both great. The arrangement was a little awkward. I think I would go with Austyns if it was me. Jose reminds me of Asher Havon who won last season. Snoop said it felt like you all were together and you allowed each other to have that moment. Michael said you lit this place up. Reba said you will not lose picking either one of them. Gwen chose Jose. Someone is going to steal Austyns, I know it! Reba, Snoop, and Michael all went in to steal Austyns. Snoop said I wanted you the first time and didn't get you, I wanted you the second time, and I'm gonna get you. Michael said you just filled this place up with love. I can help you get to where you want to be.
I am looking forward to see who Austyns is going to choose. So far only one person from my Voice fantasy team has been eliminated and that was Brad.
Team Reba: Adam Bohanan vs. Kevin James Graham singing I Lose Control by Teddy Swims-- These two guys were one chair turns for Reba. It's pretty amazing how great they are. Adam has a powerful voice, and I loved the way Kevin made this his own song. Gwen likes both of them but thinks Adam won the battle. Michael would choose Kevin but thinks Reba should go with Adam. Snoop won't choose. Reba chose Adam.
Team Snoop: ChrisDeo and MisterMoon sang Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King-- I need to be honest, I was not crazy about either, but I'd go with ChrisDeo. Gwen and Reba agreed with choosing ChrisDeo, and so that's who Snoop choose as well.
Team Michael: Edward Preble vs. Mark Shiiba sang What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong-- I think Edward and Mark are both great choices. They are both trying to do something that is different. Edward is a lover of standards and wants to carry forward that genre. Mark is a character singer, I've never heard anyone like him, and sometimes I dig it, and sometimes it's a bit much. Reba said she would go with Mark. Snoop said Mark would be a challenging pick. Gwen said she is mesmerized by Edward. Michael picked Edward. I am surprised no one stole Mark.
Montaged Battles...
Team Buble: Torion Sellers vs. Jeremy Beloate singing Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars. Michael chose Jeremy.
Team Snoop: Suede Lacy vs. Torre Blake singing What I'd Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell. Snoop chose Torre
Team Gwen: Frankie Torres vs. Gabrielle Zabosky singing Never Tear Us Apart by INXS-- This is one of my favorite performances this season thus far. I love this song, and both ladies sounded amazing. There is no competition where both of these ladies don't move forward. Gabrielle is a powerful singer, but Frankie is also impactful and held her own. The arrangement was gorgeous and showed off both of them. Michael called Frankie brave. Gabrielle said you gave Frankie that space between the notes. Snoop liked how they did not try to outdo each other. Reba loved Frankie's tone and Gabrielle's high notes and would go with Gabrielle. Gwen chose Gabrielle and at the last minute Reba stole Frankie.
Team Snoop: Christina Eagle vs. Gail Bliss singing Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson-- Both ladies performed well. Gail came off as a seasoned pro; however Christina was exciting to watch and listen to. Her vocal was just captivating. I would go with Christina. Reba and Michael couldn't pick. Gwen said despite liking both of them, she could not take her eyes off Christina. Snoop picked Christina.
Team Gwen: Sloan Simon vs. Sydney Sterlace singing Birds of Feather by Billie Eilish-- Both of these ladies are great. I thought the song was a little off in spots but they're both so polished that it did not really matter. They're both so young and I continue to be amazed with how good they are! Sydney is 15! Sloan's maturity showed through here. Michael felt Sydney's nerves. Snoop won't choose. Like Michael, Reba said she would lean towards Sloan. Gwen felt Sloan is more ready, but nevertheless, she chose Sydney. The three other coaches all attempted to steal Sloan. Sloan picked Michael.
Team Reba: Alison Elena vs. Kendall Eugene singing Bring on the Rain by Jo Dee Messina and Tim McGraw-- I thought both of them brought value to the performance. Alison has a beautiful voice. I think for me, what Kendall brought was this hunger for the competition and then passion and intensity in the performance, I'd go with Kendall. Snoop and Gwen couldn't choose and Michael said he would go with Alison. Reba chose Kendall.
Team Snoop: Eliza Pryor vs. Mikaela Ayira singing A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton-- I really loved the arrangement on that. I have to agree with Snoop's choice here. He went with Mikaela. I think Eliza would have been the safer choice but I love Mikaela's tone and how she took this well known pop song and made it her own, even put a little R&B spin on it. Snoop believes he can help Mikaela overcome her flaws.
Team Gwen: Jaylen Dunham vs. Jan Dan singing Once in my Life by Stevie Wonder-- I thought this performance was just okay. Maybe the song needed to have more dynamics, be a little more challenging? Jaylen did so great being so young and going up against such a seasoned vocalist like Jan Dan. Gwen ultimately said she had to pick the person who is ready now. She chose Jan Dan.
Team Buble: Kiara Vega vs. Mor Ilderton singing Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls-- I truly love both of them, but something about Mor that is so different and so unique. Reba is crying, she calls Mor a stylist and says she would pick him. Gwen likes Kiara's presence but thinks Mor has a unique style. Michael picks Kiara and at the last minute, Gwen saves Mor!
Katie O sang One Way Ticket by Leann Rimes-- The coaches liked this performance times four, but it wasn't a worthy four chair turn to me. She had pitch issues in several spots. She ended up choosing Team Reba.
Mikaela Ayira sang Human by Christina Perri-- Snoop and Reba turned. I enjoyed Mikaela's voice! I did not think she was only 16. Mature beyond her years, what was interesting was how well she seemed to relate to the song. Reba was impressed by her range. Snoop promised to help her grow. Mikaela chose Snoop.
Cassidy Lee sang You're No Good by Linda Ronstadt-- Cassidy is a returning artist. I actually liked her and I am surprised Michael was the only one who turned for her.
Torion Sellers sang There Goes My Baby by Usher-- I am actually surprised Torion also was only a one chair turn by Michael. I feel like his voice is soulful and warm.
Cozy Len sang I'll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men-- Not really a fan of his vocal. Reba and Gwen turned. The performance was just too old fashioned for me. I feel like I could hear this on Thursday night at a restaurant. Cozy chose Gwen.
Jose Luis sang Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo-- L O V E Jose! He is so good and he's a four chair turn. This performance was awesome, and I loved the song choice by him. This is one of my fave songs. Snoop said your voice is big, like movie big. Michael said I love your voice in Spanish and I never want to leave this show because of people like you. Gwen said you're incredible and you have great dynamics. Reba said you have a powerful voice that I love. Your voice is round, full, and touched my heart. Jose chose Team Gwen. He completed Gwen's Team.
Aleyah Khaylyn sang Love and War by Tamar Braxton-- One of my fave female voices of these auditions. She is amazing and I loved this song choice. She was so in touch with the meaning of the song. Michael, Snoop, and Reba turned. She is someone who should have been a four chair turn and wasn't. Aleyah chose Team Buble. She completed Michael's Team.
Alison Elena sang So Small by Carrie Underwood-- She completed Reba's team!
Suede Lacy sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- He has a unique tone and voice and he completed Snoop's Team.
The Voice Fantasy League Recap:
1. Jake Tankersley
2. Danny Joseph
3. Kendall Eugene
4. Sydney Sterlace
5. Mor Ilderton
6. Felsmere
7. Tanner Frick
8. Austyns Stancil
9. Edward Preble
10. Jeremy Beloate
11. Frankie Torres
12. J. Paul
13. Sloan Simone
14. Christina Eagle
15. Shye
16. Camryn Wright
17. Lauren Michael Sellers
18. Brad Sample
19. Camryn Brooks
20. Gabrielle Zabosky
21. Jose Luis
22. Aleyah Khaylyn
* Additions are highlighted!
Alright! Didn't need 25 spots. Here's my Fantasy Team of 22 artists and I believe the winner is in this list.
Cameron Wright-- Cameron sang The Way We Were by Barbara Streisand-- It was just the most amazing performance from start to finish. Everyone turned within seconds of the performance starting. There were absolutely no missteps here. Cameron came out to his mom who was a gospel singer at the age of 17. Of course all four coaches turned. Reba guessed that Cameron has been doing this a long time. Gwen was inspired by his performance and called it perfect. Michael predicted that Cameron will be in the finals. Snoop thinks he can help Cameron refine things. Cameron picked Team Michael.
Eliza Pryor sang Linger by The Cranberries-- Snoop was the only one who turned. Her breath control was not good, she kept breathing everywhere. It was a bit much.
Kay Sibal sang From the Start by Laufy-- I loved this performance! She has such a jazzy tone to her voice. Michael, Gwen, and Snoop turned. I feel like Michael's style most aligns with hers. Snoop steps out of the way and advocates for Gwen. I think it would have made sense to go with Michael. Kay chose Team Gwen.
Mary McAvoy sang Say You Love Me-- Did not love this performance, only Snoop and Michael turned, and she picked Team Snoop.
Lauren Michael Sellers sang Oceans by Hillsong United-- Lauren is so talented, and she earned that four chair turn. The song was so perfect for her. Michael called her a beautiful, unique breath of fresh air. Gwen talked about hearing the song for the first time going on a run, and everyone commented on how Gwen lit up when Lauren was singing. Reba said an artist is successful when you're moved by their performance. Snoop said he could not be left out of that. Lauren said before she came on stage, she said the prayer Reba says and she picked Team Reba.
Mark Shiiba sang Don't Think Twice It's Alright by Bob Dylan-- Mark's voice is unlike anything I've heard. No one turned for him, but Michael used his coach's replay on him!
Some quick ones.... I don't think they will go far in the competition
Beya sang Our Day Will Come by Ruby and the Romantics-- Only Gwen turned
Tsola sang On My Mama by Victoria Monet-- Only Reba turned
Deon Jones sang Little Ghetto Boy by Donny Hathaway-- Only Reba turned
Brad Sample sang The Letter by The Box Tops-- Okay firstly, I love the song choice. Gwen thought his phrasing was like Fiona Apple and I agree. He sounded amazing. Why didn't they all turn? Reba and Snoop turned and Brad chose Snoop. This could be a great pairing.
Camryn Brooks sang Light On-- Camryn was on before and Ariana Grande was a coach at the time and told her to come back. Snoop said you're the perfect example of why we tell people to come back. Michael said his favorite part of the performance was when she kind of lost it in that moment that they all turned. Camryn picked Team Gwen.
Recap of who is on my Voice Fantasy Team so far....
1. Jake Tankersley
2. Danny Joseph
3. Kendall Eugene
4. Sydney Sterlace
5. Mor Ilderton
6. Felsmere
7. Tanner Frick
8. Austyns Stancil
9. Edward Preble
10. Jeremy Beloate
11. Frankie Torres
Up first....
J. Paul sang I Keep Forgettin' by Michael McDonald-- J. has a great voice, so unique and so controlled. Reba said he sounded like a woman. Gwen said she would be a good cheerleader for him, but Michael said he would be a collaborator. J. Paul picked Michael. Snoop promised to steal later.
Sloane Simon sang Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield-- I loved the arrangement of this song, and how Sloan made it her own. She is someone I could see as a dark horse in this competition. Michael and Gwen turned, and Sloan picked Team Gwen.
Michael Alexandersson sang Ain't That a Kick in the Head-- I thought he had great character and seeing him-- he did not match his voice. Gwen and Snoop turned, and Michael surprisingly did not, despite this being his genre. Michael chose Snoop!
Jamison Puckett sang Faithfully by Journey-- I am enjoying all the unique voice this season but this was a little too out of my element. I was not following and not believing. Reba and Michael took a while to turn but did, and Jamison picked Michael.
Gabrielle Zabosky sang Mr. Know it All by Kelly Clarkson-- This was another artist I was underwhelmed with, she sounded off somehow throughout the performance. It was almost like she was flat? Somehow she got a 4 chair turn complete with a block-- Reba blocked Snoop. Gabrielle picked Gwen.
Christina Eagle sang Wildflowers and Wild Horses by Lainey Wilson-- You can hear the passion in her voice and some pain due to her own life experience losing both of her parents at a young age. Only Snoop turns, what a score, cause she is good. Snoop loved her spirit.
Jaukeem Fortson sang Easy On Me by Adele-- He is the youngest in this competition. He also sings with a maturity beyond his years. I feel like personally he might be a little young for a competition like this but he certainly has the talent. Everyone turns but Gwen, and Gwen regrets not turning. Jaukeem picks Team Reba, smart young man!
Kevin James Graham sings Stay with Me by Rod Stewart-- Kevin is a character singer for sure, and we have no idea what he looks like until Reba turns and she is the only one who did so he is on Team Reba.
Shye sang Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five for Fighting-- Shye has such talent, her voice is different! It's full and rich, yet she is so young at only 17. She is a deserved four chair turn! Snoop tells her that she is made for this. Reba says her voice is like butter. However, in the end she picks Michael.
