The Voice Season 24: The Top 12 Lose Control

Chance the Rapper is back to mentor the top 12! 

Team Reba: Jacquie Roar sang Wildflowers and Wild Horses by Lainey Wilson-- Wow! Jacquie looks amazing and sounds great. This is exactly what she should be doing. Niall said that's what comfortable looks like; we're getting to know you more and more. Gwen said you are incredible, you look beautiful tonight; you were tasteful with your dynamics. Reba said way to go, I am so proud of you. 

Team Niall: Nini Iris sang Lovesong by The Cure-- Nini looks gorgeous too! She turned the song into an anthem, a declaration, and it was beautiful. John said your voice is so powerful, you have so much star power on stage and you did it again. Niall said the way you know who you are as an artist is impressive, I'm so proud of you. 

Team Gwen: Kara Tenae sang Love by Keyshia Cole-- Shout out to the style department; they are making all these gorgeous women look glamorous! I loved Kara's song choice, and you could tell she is genuinely connected to the song. I felt the love. This is a real deal R&B performance. All four coaches were standing at the end. John said you nailed it, that was iconic; I loved it. Gwen said you are poised and confident and you, pure! 

Team Gwen: Tanner Massey sang Thanks for the Memories by Fall Out Boy-- In theory I liked this song for him, but I don't know that the song did anything to showcase his voice in a strong way. Reba said I have always wanted you on my team. Gwen said she is so proud of him, you did such a good job. 

Team Legend: Lila Forde sang Closer to Fine by The Indigo Girls-- Lila is one of those artists who unequivocally knows who she is. Like there is absolutely no question. The coaches once again all on their feet. Niall said, Lila Forde, I'm your biggest fan without a shadow of the doubt. Chance said in the video that you sing the lyrics as if you lived it and it happened to you. John said you brought us into your world, you're so special, I believe in you. 

Team Reba: Ruby Leigh sang You Lie by Reba McEntire-- Ruby is just so young and it's incredible to me that she turns out such mature and poised performances. Niall said Ruby you are insane. Reba said Gwen and I are balling. I am so proud of you. 

Team Niall: Huntley sang With a Little Help from my Friends by Joe Cocker-- I liked the song choice, I felt like the arrangement drowned him out at points. Then there were other points where he was really big and I could hear him loud and clear. John said I feel like you're already a pro; your voice is so powerful. Niall said that was in a different league. Reba and the other coaches were on their feet. 

Team Legend: Azan sang Ex Factor by Lauryn Hill-- I am a big fan of Azan and a big fan of Lauryn Hill. I was stoked that  Miss Hill cleared that song. I wanted to hear more passion from her, like I really wanted her to push the vocal and she was just behind it. Well, once again, the coaches are on their feet. I absolutely LOVE that song. Gwen said I am so addicted to the original and for you to move me that way is a big deal. John said I felt everything, your passion and emotion, your voice is golden because it has so much nuance to it. 

Team Reba: Jordan Rainer sang There's a Stranger in my House by Ronnie Milsap-- Loved Chance's comment about how she is so eccentric and her dress doesn't match her voice. Niall said another fantastic performance. Reba said you're a star, you conduct yourself on stage and demand attention. 

Team Niall: Mara Justine sang Lose Control by Teddy Swims-- This was one of the most real and confident performances of the night. Mara sounded great, and I had never heard the song before but it was super catchy. Loved it. Another incredible performance as Carson said. Niall said Mara that was insane, best you've done it. The confidence you have gained getting to the lives is everything. 

Team Legend: Mac Royals sang I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt-- That was a "star studded" performance. The coaches were on their feet. I felt like he felt that song, there was an emotional awareness. I loved how by the end, he was totally comfortable and made the song his own. However, he also maintained the integrity of the song by keeping the melody intact. John said you are elite talent. This man needs a record deal and this man needs to win The Voice, I am so proud of you. 

Team Gwen: BIAS sang God's Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash-- This guy is so original. I love him. He has to be a finalist on this show. That was such an inspired performance. Reba said that's why I wanted you on my team, my gosh you're good. Gwen said it's like a dream that you're on my team, I am so excited. You are the purest person I have ever met.  

Who could be going home? My bottom three-- Jordan, Tanner, and Nini... I'd be sorry to see Tanner go, I think he is great, I think it was the wrong sonng choice for him. Azan is on the bubble along with Huntley. These two frontrunners gave lackluster performances. Azan's performance lacked passion and Huntley's voice was drowned out by an over productive arrangement at time. 

The Voice Season 24: Send Me an Angel.....

Team Legend:

SUPER SAVE Azan sang Adorn by Miguel-- I loved her rendition of this, she sounded amazing. This super save has to go through to the live shows. She put her own style and swag on it just like Miguel. Reba said I loved your stage presence, I couldn't take my eyes off you.  Niall said that was your best performance, the runs were so tasteful. Gwen said you walked in and sang that song with such ease, it was sexy and swaggy. John said I wouldn't change anything. 

Kristen Brown sang Need You Now by Lady A-- Okay, so I liked it but I did not love it. I wanted more angst and emotion in her voice. Reba said you made the country crowd so proud. Gwen was regretting letting her go. John thought she had great breath control and that is was perfectly executed. 

Kaylee Shimizu sang You Put a Move on My Heart by Quincy Jones and Tamia-- Amazing! Wow! I did not think she could top her previous performances, this was amazing for me. One of my favorite voices in this competition. Reba said you are destined for stardom. John said you have so much composure, death, and range; you are so special Kaylee. 

Taylor Deneen sang Get Here by Oleta Adams-- This was so tasteful and beautiful. Taylor is such a gifted vocalist. She is mature and poised beyond her years. John is going to have some tough decisions to make because he has a stacked team full of stellar vocalists. Reba said way to go. Gwen said this is one of my favorite songs and it is so perfect for your voice, I would buy your record tomorrow. John said you carry yourself with such elegance, it felt like you were putting on a great concert.

Lila Forde sang Angel from Montgomery by John Prine-- I love how her personality shone through in this performance. Her vocals were unique and her tone was warm all the way through. She was just so so good! Niall said you were incredible, you are one of my favorite acts on the voice. Gwen said you sound like someone who has a 70s vibe but it flows through you naturally. Reba said you are the complete package. John called her runs fresh but classic. 

Mac Royals sang Untitled by D'Angelo-- He is so good. This was such a good song choice for him. I loved the whole performance start to finish. Gwen said I was blown away, I loved how you were on the stage, everything. Reba said I am so proud of you and I know your grandma would be too. Niall said I felt like I was just watching the finale. John said I put you up there with the best I have ever been around. You are rewarding the leap of faith I took. 

John chose Mac, Lila, and Azan.... I think John made the right choices but I am awfully sorry to see Kaylee and Taylor go because they are both immensely talented. 

The Voice Season 24: The Knockouts Continue

Team Niall: 

Azan sang Caught Up in the Rapture by Anita Baker-- I didn't love this song choice because I see her as more of a contemporary R&B artist. For whatever reason, this came across as old fashioned. 

Nini Iris sang Karma Police by Radiohead-- Didn't love this either. I did feel some good emotion from her. 

Olivia Minogue sang Bring Me to Life by Evanescence-- Love this song and appreciate Olivia's fight. This is a tough song; Amy Lee is a beast. 

Niall chose Nini

Team Gwen:

Tanner Massey sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- Love this performance, it's so current. He has some work to do but he is someone who could be in this competition a long time if he listens to the coaches and takes notes. 

Rudi sang Smokin Out the Window by Silk Sonic-- Odd song choice but Rudi is so talented. 

Chechi Sarai sang Never Can Say Goodbye by The Jackson 5-- For the first time, Chechi sounded off and anxious. This is a deceivingly tough song to sing. 

Gwen chose Tanner and saved Rudi. Reba and John tried to steal her. 

The Voice Season 24: These Battles Were Everything I Wanted

 Team Reba brought us Al Boogie and Ruby Leigh singing Jolene by Dolly Parton-- I really wish both could move forward, but I have a feeling it's just going to be Ruby. Al was so good though and should be so proud of who he is as an artist which is authentically country. Niall said Al your tone is infectious, Ruby your tone is so beautiful. Gwen said your presence is not that of a teenager Ruby, Al your stage presence is really strong. John said you both were compelling, Al you killed it man. Ruby I love that cry in your voice, you feel so in possession of your identity as an artist. Reba thought the performance showed their personality as artists. Reba chose Ruby. 

Team Gwen brought us Joslynn Rose and Rudi singing My Immortal by Evanescence-- Amy Lee is one of my faves so hearing this was amazing. Joslynn was a little pitchy. I appreciated Rudi's soulful understated power. John liked how Josslyn started, and he liked how Rudi came into her own. He chose Rudi. Reba said she loved when Josslyn opened her eyes, she loved Rudi's stage presence and voice. Niall said Rudi's performance was flawless, such an impressive sing. Josslyn the way you started out was brilliant, you're just poised. Gwen said this is a tough song to sing. She appreciated both ladies and said there isn't really a winner. However she picked Rudi. 

Team Niall brought us Reid Zingale and Noah Spencer singing Lego House by Ed Sheeran-- Oh my goodness, another song I'm obsessed with. Reid you can tell is a seasoned performer, but for me my pick would be Noah. I am obsessed with his voice, his tone is just so cool. John said he would lean towards Noah. Niall said Reid your tone made me turn. Noah you're a touch closed off but there's something so intriguing, it's like I want to hear more. Niall picked Noah. 

Team Legend brought us Azan and Taylor Deneen singing Do It by Chloe x Halle-- Wow!!! For me, Azan won that. She sold the song, I loved her soulfulness. To me, her voice was Beyonce before Beyonce became too big. Reba said their talent is off the charts. Niall said, Taylor you were brilliant, Azan your stage presence was spectacular; I'd lean to Azan. Gwen said Azan you command more attention. I enjoyed every minute, thank you. John said Azan you're so magnetic, and Taylor you came through and were really confident. John chose Taylor. Niall and Reba are trying to steal Azan. Azan chose Niall. 

Team Niall brought us Alexa Wildish and LVNDR singing Everything I Wanted by Billie Eilish-- Both ladies were so good, but for me there was something magical about Alexa. Gwen said LVNDR you're so stylized you stand out. Alexa you are so classic and so powerful. John said that was so beautiful, LVNDR you were influenced by Billie, Alexa there was something arresting about your voice. I'd pick Alexa. Reba said LVNDR you have that airy, soft, and tender voice. Alexa I love how you looked at the audience and conveyed how you're feeling. I'd pick Alexa. Niall said neither of you deserve to go home. I'm going with my gut feeling. Niall chose Alexa. 

Montaged performance: Team Gwen: Jenna Marquis vs. Claire Heilig sang Flowers by Miley Cyrus. Gwen chose Jenna. 

Team Legend brought us Elizabeth Evans and Kaylee Shimizu singing Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo-- Woah, that ending was stellar. I mean the whole thing was though. Can I pick both of them? Reba said that was fantastic, Elizabeth when you hit that big note I was in awe, Kaylee your range. Niall said that was the best version of that song I have ever heard. Kaylee your runs are phenomenal. Elizabeth you're just a different beast. Gwen called both of them gifted. John said that was stunning, both of you are interesting and cool. Elizabeth you're quirky but you can also flat out sing. Kaylee you're so polished at such a young age, it's stunning to watch. John picked Kaylee. Reba stole Elizabeth right as she was about the leave the stage. 

The Voice Season 24: The Final Round of Blinds, Part 7

Huntley, 33, sang She Talks to Angels by Black Crows-- Huntley has a big, mature, rock voice. I loved him, so effortless. Reba said she heard Chris Stapleton. Niall heard some James Morrison in him, he said you sing your own way, very direct, and such power. Gwen said your voice is so automatic, you sound like you've been singing forever, on stage, performing. John said your voice has so much polish, you're so humble. Your voice just sounds so ready. Huntley brought his six year old daughter Stella out on stage and she chose Niall. 

4 CHAIRS

Score: 10 out of 10

Azan, 28, sang Golden by Jill Scott-- One of my fave female voices this season. I loved her soul and the ease with which she navigated through the song. I was digging her runs and how she dug into the song. It was a gritty and soulful performance. Reba and John turned, she should have been four chairs. John loved her positive energy and her song choice. Reba loved the song and her energy. Azan chose John. 

Score: 10 out of 10

Eli Ward, 21, sang Bruises by Lewis Capaldi-- Eli struggled through that performance quite a but. Gwen mentioned that it faltered after she turned. Reba turned also and said she turned because his tone was so different. Niall said he did not turn because of the pitch issues. He's got some work to do and I think he chose Gwen because she said that she could help. 

Score: 5 out of 10

Brailey Lenderman, 33, sang If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crowe-- Okay, so Gwen and Niall turned around. It wasn't that great. I found it pitchy; there were lots of pitch issues throughout the performance. Gwen liked the character, personality, and heart in her voice. Niall believes she has audition nerves but chose a big song. Gwen tried to convince Brailey that she would be distracted by Niall, but she said she has a super hot husband at home so..... Brailey picked Niall.  

Score:  7 out of 10

Dylan Carter, 20, sang I Look to You by Whitney Houston-- Dylan is amazing and his performance was so heartfelt. He is gifted. He was supposed to sing this song at his mom's funeral but he couldn't get through it, so this was his second chance. Dylan is emotional and the coaches are too. Reba said she loves songs that you can take spiritual or secular, and Dylan said so much emotion. Reba said I felt the emotion, it touched my heart, and I could see you were emotional. Niall said he felt some nerves, but believes Dylan is special. Gwen said your voice is so warm. Dylan told John this was my mom's dream before it was mine, and John said your mom is so proud of you. Dylan chose Reba. 

4 CHAIRS

Score: 10 out of 10

Claire Heilig, 30, sang Tennessee Orange by Megan Moroney-- One chair turn by Gwen. The performance was very monotone. She has a pretty voice, so it will be interesting to see if with better song choices she can turn it around. Claire wanted Gwen to turn for her. Reba said she wished her team was not full. 

Score: 6 out of 10

Lennon Vanderdoes, 27, sang The Night We Met by Lord Huron-- I am not familiar with that song but that was so good! I loved it. His voice was technically perfection. Just stunning. John, Gwen, and Niall all turned. Niall said it was one of his favorite voices this season. John said his performance was a tour de force, and he belongs out there making records. Lennon said I am a storyteller and you're my hero Niall, which is why ultimately, Lennon chose Niall. 

Score: 10 out of 10 

Taylor Deneen, 23, sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Flawless performance, tons of soul, John was up dancing, and Niall and Reba were wishing that they still had space on their teams to push. Niall felt how I did and called her performance flawless. Reba said your voice and your range is astounding. John said that was incredible, he pitched only having one spot left. You kept getting better. Gwen loved how feminine Taylor's voice is. Taylor chose John. 

Score: 10 out of 10

Calla Prejean, 22, You're So Vain by Carly Simon-- Not a huge fan of this song. Rather tame and somewhat boring performance, but Gwen turned. 

Score: 5 out of 10