The Voice Season 16: The Battles are Here!

Team Adam: Karly Moreno vs Celia Babini sang Friends by Marshmello and Anne Marie-- For me Karly won this. To be honest, this was a boring battle for me. Adam thinks both of them could go far in this. He said the shocker in this is your Karly, you're amazing. Celia, you were a four chair turn and you're sparkly and amazing.
Adam chose Celia, and Blake stole Karly

Team John: Julian King vs Denton Arnell sang Grenade by Bruno Mars-- Not digging this battle either. Julian is the winner here. Denton just did not rise to the occasion on this one. Blake said there was this run Julian did that separated you, so I would go with you. Kelly said you can both sing just as well.
John chose Julian

Team Kelly: Rizzi Myers vs Presley Tennant sang Whataya Want from Me by Adam Lambert-- So far this is the best battle of the night. I think they are well matched and both deserve to go through. John thought they were both outstanding and he liked how they worked together on the stage. He said he loved the confidence in Rizzi's voice. Adam said he would go with Rizzi cause it seems like she is ready right now. Blake said Presley took it to the next level.
Kelly chose Presley



Team Blake: Dexter Roberts vs Dalton Dover sang Hurricane by Luke Combs-- Wow! These guys were well matched! They were amazing. Dexter is more polished in terms of the whole package but Dalton is amazing from a vocal perspective. Both of them were feeling the song. Adam likes Dalton's rawness and he felt Dexter was more technically there. Blake said you guys did everything you could do. I heard both of you individually and I am happy about that.
Blake chose Dexter

Team Adam: Ciera Dumas vs L.B. Crew sang Done for Me by Charlie Puth-- I think both of them knocked it out of the park vocally. I loved the chemistry between them on the stage. L.B. has such a presence, he makes me smile. The runs by both of them were stellar. Blake said L.B. we expected that from you; Ciera I  love you hit those notes and your voice had that shred. Kelly said Ciera, I loved you in this battle. John said L.B., you remind me of some of the gospel singers I listened to growing up.
Adam chose L.B.

Ciera was chosen for the comeback stage!



Team Blake: Kim Cherry vs Kendra Checketts sang Here by Alessia Cara-- Battle of the night! Amazingness! They were absolutely vibing! I loved this. They both need to move forward. Kelly said I love y'all.  Kelly said Kim, I would go for you, I think this catered to you a little bit more. John said you nailed it, it was a flawless performance. Adam said you're both superb. Blake said imagine me, Brooks, and Dunn trying to coach this song. You have to have pocket and pitch to do this song.
Blake chose Kim--- double steal for Kendra by Adam and John, Kendra chose Adam



Top 3 Performances Tonight--- videos are posted for above!

The Voice Season 16: Wave After Wave of The Blinds

Betsy Ade sang Hunger by Florence and the Machine-- Loved Betsy's voice, huge fan. What I did think was strange though is how she did not really interact with the coaches in terms of their comments on her performance.  Adam said I hear Florence cause I know how much you love her but I also hear Annie Lennox. John loved the way she delivered the big notes. Kelly said she should sing Nothing Compares to You by Sinead O'Connor. Adam said I want to bounce off the walls with you. I feel like Betsy already knew she was going to choose John.
Betsy chose John

Dalton Dover sang Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley-- Blake turned quickly and Kelly was singing along. His voice is soulful. He is a combination of country soul. Blake said what are you all doing! John said I felt like you were coming up under the note a lot. Blake said I know why you did that, hell yes. I cannot believe I got away with one right there.
Blake chose Dalton

Rebecca Howell sang The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Reba McEntire -- Personally, I wasn't a huge fan of this performance. Maybe it was the wrong song but I wasn't as excited as the coaches were. It seemed a little too karaoke for me. Kelly hit first, then Blake (he though Kelly was going to block him), and John turned last. John says while he may be the unorthodox choice, she sounded fantastic. Kelly said go ahead, Mayor of country town here you go. Blake said he loves the "whiney and nasally" voice that singers from Georgia have. John Legend said she was so precise.
Rebecca chose Kelly

Kendra Checketts sang Sober by Demi Lovato-- She needs some polishing but there is so much potential. I thought her song choice was a little bit odd being that is such a personal song. Blake turned right away. Kelly didn't turn because she wanted her to break down that last barrier so that we could hear the ache in her voice. Blake said I am excited about coaching some people. I am so glad you're here.
Blake chose Kendra

J.T. Rodriguez sang Higher Love by Steve Winwood-- He is pretty pitchy, and that's a tough song to sing, probably a bit too challenging for him. The coaches regretted not turning. Luckily, J.T. was chosen for the comeback stage.

L.B. Crew sang Waves by Mr. Probz-- L.B. has an amazing voice. I loved his interpretation of this song. He is so cool and so soulful, his runs, the way he phrases things; I just love the musical choices he made. Blake and Kelly turned almost simultaneously, and then John, and then Adam. Well deserved 4 chair turn! Adam said I am just gonna say one thing and move on. He thinks L.B.'s falsetto can be stronger. Kelly was like nope, he was sexy, I am gonna take my earrings off Adam. Kelly said I was the first person to turn around. I could tell he's got range, tone, and depth. I cannot wait for you to pick me. John said congratulations! Blake said have you ever heard of Toad Suck National Park. Adam said this has got to the worst pitch of your life. I like the tortured intent of your falsetto. Let's break the mold, there's no one like you on my team, let's do it! Adam added at the end, I just want to help you improve.
L.B. chose Adam and said he chose Adam because he appreciated his honesty.



Top performances of the night-- L.B. Crew killed it! I think Blake picked up two amazing artists in Dalton and Kendra