The Voice Season 24: Hold My Hand Through the End of the Battles!

Team Niall brought us Huntley and Brailey Lenderman singing Hold My Hand by Hootie and the Blowfish-- I loved this battle, the song is a little overdone but I heard it in a different way and different light than I ever have before. They were both great, but Huntley's voice and whole vibe is incredible. Gwen says she is scared that Huntley will win the Voice. John said Brailey was powerful, made great choices while still keeping it fresh. Huntley has such magnetism and energy that he conveys. Reba wanted to go up and sing with them. Niall said it was the best version of the song he had heard. Niall chose Huntley. 

Team Reba brought us Caitlin Quisinberry and Crystal Nicole singing The Song Remembers When by Trisha Yearwood-- Both ladies sounded beautiful. They complimented each other beautifully. Niall said Crystal's voice was round and warm, and he loved Caitlin as a storyteller. Gwen called Caitlin memorable, and Crystal you have a strength in your voice. Reba said Trisha would be thrilled with that. She said they were both so good. Reba chose Caitlin, she said she's like a country pop artist. Crystal was so gracious and said she learned so much. 

Team Gwen brought us Brandon Montel and Kara Tenae singing Have You Ever by Brandy-- I thought both of them played their parts well, but Kara won that battle for me because she emoted the song beautifully. Reba said she was entertained by that performance. She would pick Kara because she was fascinated with her. Niall said the technical part of that was crazy. He would lean toward Brandon for uniqueness. Gwen articulated that Brandon did better in rehearsal whereas Kara elevated from rehearsal. Gwen chose Kara and John stole Brandon. 

The Knockouts! 3 Way Knockouts! 

Reba-- Jacquie Roar sang Girl by Maren Morris 

Tom Nitti sang I Know (I'm Losing You) by The Temptations

Alison Albrecht sang It's Too Late by Carole King

Tom is so soulful. He would be my top choice. I did see Alison's growth but I was left wanting more from her. Jacquie is so gifted vocally but this was not my fave song choice for her. Gwen called Tom soulful and swaggy. John loved Alison's tone and she was his fave voice, but total package he picked Jacquie. 

Reba chose Jacquie and saved Tom 

Team Legend-- Kaylee Shimizu sang Ain't No Way by Aretha Franklin 

Caleb Sasser sang Jealous by Nick Jonas

Mara Justine sang Without You by Mariah Carey 

Caleb has such range and it's so effortless. Kaylee is so good! She is so poised and there's an old soul in there, her voice emotes so much. I loved Mara, I thought she killed that. Reba loved Caleb's presence, and Kaylee's voice. Niall said he cannot keep his eyes off Mara, and Kaylee your voice and stage presence. Gwen wanted more sass from Caleb, every song Mara sings could be her song. 

John chose Kaylee and Gwen and Niall are trying to steal Mara. 

The Voice Season 24: How Deep Is My Love for The Battles You Ask?

Team Niall brought us Nini Iris and Sophia Hoffman singing Heart of Glass by Blondie-- Not sure what's up with all Niall's song choices for the battles, all these old songs. It's cool but for some of these younger singers, I'd like to see them doing something more youthful. I thought both ladies were good, I just thought the performance was a little bit caberet. Gwen said it didn't feel like a battle. Reba thought they both looked like they were having fun. Niall said Sophia has great perseverance, and Nini is mesmerizing. He hoped someone would come up with a steal. He picked Nini.

Team Gwen brought us Calla Prejean and Chechi Sarai singing I'll Never Love Again by Lady Gaga-- I loved this song and this performance from both of them. Chechi was more ambitious but Calla was more in touch emotionally. Gwen said, Calla was emotional; Chechi you were amazing, that was Grammy performance worthy. Gwen chose Chechi to move forward.  

Montaged battles.... my favorite.... NOT!

Team John: 

Caleb Sasser vs. Talakai singing Too Good at Goodbyes by Sam Smith: Caleb moved forward to knockouts

Lila Forde va. JaRae Womack singing Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack: Lila moved forward to knockouts

Team Reba brought us Rachele Nguyen vs. Mac Royals singing How Deep is Your Love by The Bee Gees-- Wow I love both of them. Rachele I feel like is the biggest surprise to me because I was not expecting all that from her. Reba has done a really good job with these contestants who weren't great in blinds but she takes them and brings out all their amazing qualities. Mac is no surprise, he is just super talented, someone who should be and could be on the radio right now. Niall recognized the difficulty of what Mac did throughout the performance and said with Rachele he did not remember her being that good, he questioned why he didn't turn. John loves Mac's voice he said it was soulful, rich, and just has so much character. John did bring up that there was some struggle at the beginning. Reba was so proud of both Rachele and Mac. She loved Rachele's enthusiasm. She said she wished Mac had stayed with the melody of the song at the beginning as she mentioned and maybe that was the pitch issue he had. However she still said his vocals were incredible. Reba chose Rachele and John stole Mac.