The Voice Season 14: Team Blake and Team Alicia Perform

Team Blake

Spensha Baker sang Smoke Break by Carrie Underwood-- I think Spensha is so unique, and her voice is magic. She has such a sweet and stable tone to her voice, I wanted to hear more. Kelly said she will be a force in country music. Blake says she is one of his favorites.

WILKES sang Don't Speak by Doubt-- I love this song but I did not like the arrangement. His vocals were strong though. The coaches loved it. Blake said he loved his song choice. Adam said Blake would have broke his back if he did a mic drop that way WILKES did. Adam said that was the illist improvisation he has ever seen. Alicia called him special. 

Pryor Baird sang 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton-- I loved Pryor's rendition of this, he is someone who I am always interested in whatever he is going to sing. I find myself curious on what his version will be. Adam said Pryor you're amazing, you need to be on this show, there are all these songs I need to hear you sing. Blake said you do deserve to be on this show. I don't know where you get this range from.

Austin Giorgio sang Love Yourself by Justin Bieber-- How cool that he is singing this. Alicia said you have such a light inside you. She likes that he has his own style. Blake said you've earned your place moving forward because there's no one else like you on this show.

Gary Edwards sang America the Beautiful-- Interesting choice but he sang that beautifully. Kelly said I like how you did this tonight and Bruno Mars last night, it shows true artistry. Blake said you kicked the door in and said I want to win this thing.

Team Alicia:

Terrence Cunningham sang Ain't Nobody by Chaka Kahn-- It started out a little bit slow for me, but he stepped it right up. This performance was so smart, and Adam is right, what he does is so difficult. Adam said what you do is so complicated and sophisticated, and I don't know if people understand that. Alicia said you're so special, you arrange all your own music.

Christiana Danielle sang Take Me to Church by Hosier-- I don't love this song, but I do love Christiana. Kelly said you may be the greatest person on this show. She said I am in love with you, the alto in you is just sexy. Alicia said you were amazing.

Jackie Foster sang Alone by Heart-- Jackie is personally one of my favorite people on the show. Her vocals are just crazy! She honestly gave the performance of the night last night. Alicia said you have a clear sense of who you are. She said you effortlessly go to these places, and I am just like where did she go? How did she get there? That was flawless.

Kelsea Johnson sang Need You Bad-- I didn't love that actually..... Alicia compares her to Lauryn Hill. I suppose I could see it, but Lauryn was more raw and a little more credible.

Johnny Bliss sang One and Only by Adele-- I actually loved that performance. His interpretation of the song was so special and unique. Alicia says Johnny has a beautiful energy, he's one of a kind, and has a powerful voice.

My predictions--

Team Blake picks: Pryor and WILKES or Spensha

Team Alicia picks: Terrence and Jackie

The Voice Season 14: 24 People Perform in 2 Hours..... Say What!?!?

Team Kelly:

Alexa Capelli sang It Hurt So Bad by Susan Tedeschi-- Tough song to sing and Alexa did well. Her higher register was on point. 

Caleb Lee sang You Don't Even Know Who I Am by Patty Loveless-- To me, Caleb is already a star. 

Tish Hayness Keys sang Nothing Left For You by Sam Smith-- Tish's voice was so soulful, this performance was no exception. 

Brynn Cartelli sang Unstoppable by Sia-- This definitely had some pitch issues, ouch. She's talented, but this wasn't her night. 

Dylan Hartigan sang Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams-- It was different, I liked his tone, the song was a little bit sleepy for me. 

D.R. King sang Home by Marc Broussard-- I like D.R. so much but this song may have not been the best choice for him. 

Team Kelly Prediction-- Alexa, Tish, and Caleb or D.R. move on. 

Dylan and Brynn are definitely out in my book

Team Adam:

Drew Cole sang Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson-- Did not like the song for him or the vocal, this was a miss for me. 

Mia Boostrom sang Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin-- Coaches were standing for that one, her vocal was good but I didn't love the song. 

Jackie Verna sang Tim McGraw by Taylor Swift-- I liked this performance by Jackie, not the most exciting song, but what I did like is how she made it her own and proved what she would be like as a country artist. 

Rayshun LaMarr sang Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder-- Wow, I loved this, Rayshun is so joyous when he sings. This was great. 

Sharane Calister sang Never Enough by Loren Allred-- I liked this performance, I remember liking past performances more, but she might squeeze through. 

Reid Umstattd sang I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2-- I thought this was a great performance, strong song choice and strong vocal by Reid. 

Team Adam Prediction-- Jackie, Rayshun, and Sharane are moving forward

Drew, Mia, and Reid will go home

Team Blake: 

Austin Giorgio sang Ain't That a Kick in the Head-- That was just so effortless, LOVED it. 

Pryor Baird sang I Was Wrong by Chris Stapleton-- Pryor just sounds so different than anyone else, that's what makes him stand out, this was a great vocal. 

Kyla Jade sang How Great Thou Art-- That started out really amazing and it went down a bit, but she may still move on. 

Gary Edwards sang Finesse by Bruno Mars-- I wasn't a huge fan of the arrangement on this, but I like Gary. 

Spensha Baker sang I Still Believe in You by Vince Gill-- Moments of brilliance but pitch issues at point. 

WILKES sang Brother by NEEDTOBREATHE-- An indie artist at heart. Love what he stands for but will it take him through.

Team Blake Prediction: Austin, Pryor, and Spensha or Kyla are moving forward....

Gary, and Wilkes are going home

Team Alicia:

Johnny Bliss sang America America by Luis Miguel-- This was a little out there for me, but I like him in this competition. 

Kelsea Johnson sang You Know I'm No Good by Amy Winehouse-- I loved Kelsea, I think she is going to be a force in this competition. 

Terrence Cunningham sang How Come U Don't Call Me by Prince-- One of my absolute faves in this whole thing. Amazing song choice and unreal vocal, "Prince-like". 

Jackie Foster sang Never Tear Us Apart by INXS-- What a performance!!! That may have been THE performance of the night. Her vocals were smoking. 

Christiana Danielle sang Hey Ya by Outkast-- That was crazy creative. I loved that too! I think Alicia has the best overall team. 

Britton Buchanan sang Some Kind of Wonderful by Grand Funk Railroad-- At first, I wasn't crazy about this, but the more he got into the performance, the more I could see him emotionally buying in. I loved this too. 

Team Alicia Prediction: Jackie, Terrence, and Christiana or Britton are moving forward

Sadly Johnny and Kelsea are going home

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Brynn, Sharane, Kyla and Britton advanced to the Top 12

The Voice Season 14: The Knockouts Bring Me to Life

Not only do the coaches have steals this year but they also have a save where they can save one of their own team members.

Team Blake: Kyla Jade sang You Don't Know Me by Leslie Gore vs. Jaclyn Lovey sang Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae-- Blake's adviser was his winning team member from last season Chloe Kohanski who I absolutely loved. Overall, Kyla was the winner. I did feel, however, that the performance got away from her at the end, it was a little bit out of control on the vocal. Jaclyn lacks experience but has such a sweet vocal quality, she has natural talent. Alicia said she is so proud of how free Jaclyn is on stage, and she said Kyla, we just died with that.
Blake chose Kyla

Team Kelly: Justin Kilgore sang Shameless by Garth Brooks vs. Kaleb Lee sang Free by Zac Brown Band-- Kelly's adviser is Cassadee Pope who won Season 3 with Blake. Kaleb is my choice here, like Adam said he is pure country and the real deal. Adam also nailed the issue with Justin, he was super passionate but his vocals were not on point tonight. I think he struggled with who he is as an artist. He took it in stride. Blake regrets letting go of Kaleb, he should be! Kaleb is a contender. 
Kelly chose Kaleb

Team Adam: Jackie Foster sang Bring Me to Life by Evanesence vs. Mia Boostrom sang Wade in the Water -- Adam's adviser is Jordan Smith who won Season 9! Jackie is singing one of my favorite songs and Amy Lee is one of my favorite female voices, so I totally loved this. I believe her as an alternative singer. Her vocal, especially at the end, was so strong! Mia was also strong, she took an old school gospel song and really jazzed it up. Blake said, you're two very different artists at the top of your game, Jackie, you're as good as it gets, and Mia, you're the surprise here. Kelly said you couldn't go wrong with either. Alicia said Jackie got stronger and stronger, and Mia it was amazing to hear such a warm voice. Both are awesome, I loved both and agree, he can't go wrong with either.
Adam chose Mia,
and Kelly is trying to steal Jackie back and Adam wants to save her!
Blake then jumped in to steal her as well. Adam said you told me backstage that you want to do rock and roll music and I feel I am the best to help you with that. Blake said I have never kicked you out of the house. Alicia also wants it! Alicia said I turned for you in the blinds and the battles.
Jackie chose Alicia! Wow!

Team Blake: Austin Giorgio sang Almost Like Being in Love by Frank Sinatra vs. Spensha Baker sang Broken Halos by Chris Stapleton-- These two are very different, it's kind of like matching apples and oranges against each other. Austin has so much personality and such a great voice, he sold this performance like no one's business. Spensha has a soulful vibe, she is so talented and I think has a place in country music. Alicia liked how Austin talked to the audience and liked how emotional Spensha got with the performance. Adam sees so much that is undiscovered in both of them. Blake said Austin you have a passion for entertaining and Spensha you have talent for connecting with a song.
Blake chose Spensha and saved Austin, Austin said, you really are what people say you are even behind closed doors.

Team Alicia: Johnny Bliss sang Alive by Sia vs. Miya sang Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran-- Alicia's adviser is Chris Blue who won with Team Alicia! I like Miya but she struggled with this song choice. Johnny was striving with this performance becacuse he made it his own. Sia songs are tough to sing and this was perfect. Blake said Miya didn't quite live up to her potential so he'd give it to Johnny. Alicia said Miya, your runs are beautiful, and Johnny you poured everything you had into this, it was pure emotion.
Alicia chose Johnny

Team Adam: Drew Cole Slow Hands by Niall Horan sang vs. Jackie Verna sang American Honey by Lady Antebellum-- What an awesome song choice for Drew, I love this. He executed this perfectly, he dirtied it up a little more than Niall which is perfect since he is a rocker. Jackie was awesome, I loved her song choice. Her power grew as the performance went on. Blake said Drew is more like Adam so he thinks Adam would lean more towards him but then again has a fetish for winning with a country artist and Jackie is a pure country artist. Adam said both were special and he didn't want to lose either one.
Adam chose Jackie, Adam c'mon steal Drew! And yes, Adam saves Drew and Blake is trying to steal him. Adam said don't be seduced by this maniac over here, you're one of my favorites on my team. Drew said, I am a loyal man, I have to pick Adam again.

Sorry all, I wanted to post videos with this, maybe I will add them tomorrow.

My picks tonight.... Kaleb Lee, Jackie Foster, Austin Giorgio, Spensha Baker, Drew Cole, and Jackie Verna! Strong performances tonight!

The Voice Season 14: These Dreams Are Battle Rounds

Team Adam: Jackie Verna vs. Stephanie Skipper sang These Dreams by Heart-- Both of them were so strong. Obviously there was an immense amount of growth in each of them. Adam said he saw so much growth in Jackie, she didn't know how to harmonize before this. He said both of them sang with so much power and emotion. Because Jackie experienced so much growth, Stephanie felt the need to rise to the occasion.
Adam chose Jackie

Team Alicia: Livia Faith vs. Terrence Cunningham sang Stars by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals-- Both of them are so so good! Terrence is a total package, he's so creative and such an artist. I loved him playing the piano. Livia's voice was so tender and gentle. Adam said Terrence you blew us all away and set the bar so high, you're ethereal. Kelly said Livia has such a storyteller voice. I honestly don't know who to choose, both are so good!
Alicia chose Terrence

Team Adam: Angel Bonilla vs. Gary Edwards sang When You Believe by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, Adam chose Gary
Team Blake: Austin Giorgio vs. Brett Hunter sang Me and Mrs Jones by Billy Paul, Blake chose Austin
Team Kelly: Alexa Cappelli vs. Hannah Goebel sang Pray by Kesha, oddly Hannah withdrew from the competition so Alexa sang alone and moved on.

Team Blake: Dallas Caroline vs. Spensha Baker sang I Could Use a Love Song by Maren Morris-- Spensha is more soulful for me. They were both hitting those super low notes at the beginning. I could tell those were not easy notes at all. I thought Spensha also came across as more confident and her voice was more secure. Dallas seemed a little unsure of herself at certain points. Kelly said she would go with Spensha if she had to pick. Alicia said she could sense Dallas's nerves but would go with her based on her potential.
Blake chose Spensha and Alicia stole Dallas

Terrence Cunningham and Spensha Baker are talents beyond their time, they will do well in this competition.

The Voice Season 14: Blind Auditions Night 3

Christiana Danielle sang Hotline Bling by Drake-- I'll be honest, it was a weird flip of the song but it was effective and it did show many sides of her voice. Adam turned immediately, shades of Christina Grimmie redoing a Drake song. Kelly turned and Alicia turned at the end. Adam said you are a gift to this show and one of the best voices I have heard in my life. Kelly said it doesn't matter who you pick, you could win this show. Alicia said I can't contain myself, where does this come from?
Christiana chose Alicia

Brett Hunter sang She's a Bad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton-- Blake is the only one who turned, and at first I thought that was about right. However, hearing him and listening to his actual voice and what he could have done had he done a better arrangement. WOW! I hope he does better songs during the competition and proves all the other coaches wrong, although I think they already feel foolish.
Blake chose Brett

Jamai sang U Got it Bad by Usher-- I loved Jamai! He is like a modern day Bobby Brown for sure. I loved his song choice and he put his own nuances on this song. Alicia liked his style. He called Kelly the epitome of music competition winners cause she started it all. This guy is going to be good, I feel it!
Jamai chose Alicia

Mitch Cardoza sang No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley-- I think no one turned because it was a little too free. The vocal was all over the place, but he has talent he should come back!

Mia Boostrom sang Pillowtalk by Zayn-- Hmmm, I kinda liked Mia but then I didn't. I felt like her voice was too low and earthy for me. I wanted that vocal to really soar more. Adam was the only one who turned, there was a reason for that in my opinion. She could have given more, this could have been better.

Jackie Foster sang What About Us by Pink-- Confused about why not everyone didn't hit their button for Jackie. I thought she was great. The musical theater thing that Kelly was talking about can be cleaned up so quickly. Her pitch is awesome and on point. Kelly and Alicia both turn and Blake decides against turning. Alicia goes for it and is very aggressive in her pursuit but.....
Jackie chose Kelly

Kayla Woodson sang Turn on the Radio by Reba-- No turns, and it was too pitchy and out of her range. That's a super tough song to sing.

Reid Umstattd sang Take Me to the Pilot by Elton John-- Great song choice but Reid's voice will need some work and power behind it. He does get Alicia and Adam to turn. Adam says he thinks Reid could win. I don't necessarily see that, but that's Adam's opinion.
Reid chose Adan

Jorge Eduardo sang Despacito by Luis Fonsi-- He came in 4h place on the Mexican version of The Voice, and got a 4 chair turn. He got Kelly Clarkson to turn for him here. He has a good voice, but will he be able to give multi dimensional performances going forward and show many different sides of himself? That's the hope.
Kelly chose Jorge

Jamella sang Dive by Ed Sheeran-- Would have loved to hear what she sounded like.

Angel Bonilla sang Lay Me Down by Sam Smith-- Again, strange, would have loved to hear the voice.

Austin Giorgio sang How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) by Marvin Gaye-- I was not feeling this performance at all. It just sounded way too karaoke for me. Blake and Kelly turn. Blake name-checks Michael Buble.
Austin chose Blake

Johnny Bliss sang Preciosa by Marc Anthony-- This was my performance of the night! Johnny left it all out there. His vocals were strong and passionate. I truly felt the lyrics he was singing. It is crazy that Johnny has not been singing long because he is so good. Adam turned immediately, followed by Alicia and Kelly. Adam blocked Kelly! And they Blake turned. This was a rightful 4 chair turn. Blake and Kelly turn their support to Alicia, so Adam basically doesn't stand a chance. Alicia's mic drop was singing If I Ain't Got You in Spanish.
Johnny chose Alicia

Lots of good ones tonight--- I have my eye on Johnny Bliss, Christiana Danielle, Brett Hunter, and Jamai