The Voice Season 16: The Cross Battles Begin for the First Time!

Cross Battles--

Team Blake: Kim Cherry singing Poison by Bel Biv Devoe vs. Team Kelly: Betsy Ade singing You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette-- That was amazing. Both ladies rocked it, I loved the song choices. That's a tough decision, I was not a huge Betsy fan prior to this, but that was a great performance. Blake said Kim brings something so different to this show, we have never had anyone like her before. Kelly said Betsy was captivating. Adam said if he had to choose he would go with Betsy. John said he sees a steal in the future because both ladies were amazing.

My pick: Kim

Team Adam: Mari singing My My My by Troye Sivan vs. Team Blake: Selkii singing Torn by Natalie Imbruglia-- I have to give the edge to Mari. I found Selkii's performance a little bit boring. I like Selkii more than I liked that performance. John thought Mari came off more stylish and her confidence came off better. Kelly said I know what I'm getting with Mari, but Selkii there is something intriguing about you. 

My pick: Mari

Team Legend: Lisa Ramey singing It Hurt So Bad by Susan Tedeschi  vs. Team Kelly: Karen Galera singing Unfaithful by Rihanna-- John said he is so proud Lisa is on his team. Your stage presence was incredible and your voice is strong. Kelly said Karen my favorite part about you is your tone. Adam said Lisa this was your best performance. Blake said you both did a great job, I have to second Adam. Lisa you have been a survivor. I did love Karen's tone, I think it was untouchable. That being said, something about that performance fell flat. She never really connected with the song.

My pick: Lisa technically, Karen emotionally


Team Kelly: Matthew Johnson singing Who's Loving You by The Jackson 5 vs. Team Adam: Domenic Haynes singing Damn Your Eyes by Etta James-- I love both of these artists. Matthew's personality sells his performances but this was not a good song choice for him. Domenic's performance was impassioned. Etta James is always classic, but he made this his own. He convinced me. Kelly talked about how strong a vocalist Matthew is. Adam said Domenic you are one of the most honest, raw, passionate singers we have ever seen. John said Domenic your tone, and your voice is so emotionally pure. Matthew, you have more range.

My pick: both need to move forward, but Domenic won this!


Team Kelly: Presley Tennant singing Love on the Brain by Rihanna vs. Team Legend: Kayslin Victoria singing Stay by Alessia Cara-- I loved both of these girls! Vocally, they are both powerhouses! Blake said you two being so young, I can already hear such a big difference. You  have already both grown so much.

My pick: Both could go forward, vocally Presley, total package Kayslin

Team Adam: Celia Babini singing A Thousand Years by Christina Perry vs. Team Blake: Oliv Blu singing Gravity by John Mayer-- Both ladies were great, but Olive is clearly more connected with the song. Celia seemed distracted tonight.

My pick: Oliv

Team Blake: Dexter Roberts singing Believe by Brooks and Dunn vs. Team Adam: Andrew Jannako singing Yours by Russell Dickerson-- Blake said that was tough. I am not gonna lie, you brought it. Blake said Dexter that song is sacred and you were pitch perfect. Kelly said Andrew, I don't even know if you know who you are. Kelly said you represent new country Andrew, and Dexter you represent old country. John said I preferred Andrew this time, you gave a better performance this time around.

Team Legend: Maelyn Jarmon singing Mad World Gary Jules by vs. Team Adam: Rod Stokes singing How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Michael Bolton-- Two amazing performances-- Rod has a HUGE voice. He is a classic singer. Maelyn is so emotionally connected to whatever she is performing. John said Maelyn has great control of her instrument. Adam said that story tonight is Rod Stokes, you shocked your old coach! You stepped it up tonight.

My pick: Rod

The Voice Season 16: Location-- The Battles

Team Adam: Andrew Jannako vs. Patrick McAloon sang Free Fallin' by Tom Petty-- John was shocked that both of them could sing so high. He likes Patrick's voice because it has so much character. Adam said Patrick you're seasoned. Andrew, you were a revelation. You both stepped up and impressed me today. I think what Andrew did was so surprising that who knows where he could go. The potential is endless.
Adam chose Andrew

Team Blake: Selkii vs. Cecily Hennigan sang Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne-- Cecily is a talent but Selkii is ready right now! She is a star. Blake agreed, he had to go with the experience.
Blake chose Selkii

Team Blake: LiLi Joy vs. Carter Lloyd Horne-- Blake chose Carter
Team Kelly: Karen Galera vs. Alena D'Amico-- Kelly chose Karen

Team John: Kayslin Victoria vs. Olive Blue sang Location by Khalid-- Battle of the night! Both of these ladies are undeniably talented. Kayslin is beyond her years, her style was incredible. Olive reminds me so much of Erykah Badu, she is so grounded and earthy. Kelly said Olive the style was there, but Kayslin you have a gigantic voice.
John chose Kayslin and Blake stole Olive

The Voice Season 16: A Good Night for The Blinds

Celia Babini sang I Don't Want to Be You Anymore by Billie Eilish-- Deserving four chair turn! Celia has such a different sound. I have never heard this song but she sounded like Florence Welch  and a little like Fiona Apple as John mentioned. Blake said her performance was captivating, you're a champ. I think you're incredible. Kelly said she loves that song and loves that she sounds so different from the original artist. Adam said we're missing a Fiona Apple right now; you're the future right now. He said Celia is a unicorn and she said that she connected with Adam.
Celia chose Adam



Cecily Hennigan sang Foolish Games by Jewel-- She was incredible and Blake scored her cause no one else turned. She was so mature and that song was gorgeous on her. She sang it so beautifully. Adam said he was ashamed of himself for not turning. John said your voice is developed beyond your years (she is 16). Kelly said I am kinda glad you're on his team, cause it's so weird. Blake said I don't think you know what you're capable of.
Blake chose Cecily

Kalvin Jarvis sang  A Good Night by John Legend-- He has a great voice, I am surprised more coaches didn't turn. Kelly liked the lows in his voice. Adam called him ridiculous and said his song choice was bold. John said you picked my song, and I am picky. Blake said when John didn't push for his own song, I got distracted, I started thinking about breakfast food.
Kalvin chose Adam

Ava August sang House of the Rising Sun-- No turns

David Owens sang I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt-- Kelly was the only one who turned. He had an incredible voice too! Wow! I loved the rasp and the breaks in his voice, so gorgeous. It is insane that no one else turned for him!
Kelly chose David



Presley Tennant sang Stone Cold by Demi Lovato-- She has a mature voice! This is a great song for her, Demi Lovato is popular this year. Another one chair turn for Kelly. John said you picked a really good song and you sounded incredible in the higher range areas. Kelly said I am so excited that they are dumb. She has a mighty range.
Kelly chose Tennant



Rod Stokes sang To Love Somebody by The Bee Gees-- He is a country soul singer, he compares himself to a male Kelly Clarkson. He has great tone in his voice, and he feels the music. Loved this! All the coaches turned except for Kelly. John said I loved the gravel but clarity in your voice. Adam said I don't know what took these guys to turn. It was effortless. Blake is pushing the country part of himself and Rod.
Rod chose Blake who completed his team!

Calista Garcia sang Wishing Well-- No turns.

Andrew Jannako  sang Beautiful Crazy by Luke Combs--  It's funny, but whenever country artists go on a team other than Team Blake, they are not as impressive. I liked Andrew but I didn't find his voice great. Blake is trying to get Andrew to choose Kelly and not Adam. Blake said there is a reason that country singers don't go to Team Adam. Adam said you will be the only country singer on my team.
Andrew chose Adam and Adam's Team is now full!
Kayslin chose John

Maddi Fraser sang Get It While You Can by Janis Joplin-- No turns!

Jackson Marlow sang Old Troubadour by George Strait-- Jackson is Red Marlow's nephew! Kelly said Prince Charming you are a little young and I am married, but I will take you for my team.  I thought it was interesting how they did not play up the Red Marlow part of things more.
Kelly chose Jackson

Top 3 tonight--- Celia, David, and Presley