Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Voice Season 26: The Battles Begin

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! 




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