The Voice Season 30: Don't Mind If I Do Love These Battles

The Battles!

Team Queen: Alt Bloom vs. Morgan Lett singing Ex Factor by Lauryn Hill-- For me Alt is the surprise. I fully expected Morgan to do this song justice, but it was a real collaboration and they supported each other. I loved their voices in unison. There was something so earthy and grounded about Alt's performance. They just brought it on a Lauryn Hill song, wow! Kelly said I was worried for you, but that was so good. Riley said she might have to flip a coin on this one. Kelly said Morgan you honored that song; Alt, I was like this might be how Adam would sound on this song. You were the surprise for me. I'd lean towards Alt. Adam said Morgan you sang the s*** out of that, Alt, I have range, but you've got range where I was like damn. Queen said no one has done that arrangement of this song before and apparently both contestants came up with it. Queen chose Alt.

Alex Warren is the Advisor for Team Adam which is so cool! 

Team Adam: Cal Cook vs. Connor Closs sang Homewrecker by Sombr-- Enjoyed that performance. I love that song. The energy was awesome. I don't know who I would pick. Kelly liked how Cal started high and went into his chest voice. She loved Connor's runs. Riley said it seemed like the two of them have been buddies forever, and it made the performance great. Queen said Connor, your runs were great, and Cal you were in it from the beginning. Adam said these are two stellar human beings, incredible singers, and hard workers. Adam chose Connor. 

Carly Pearce is the advisor for Team Riley. 

Team Riley: Joe Henley vs. Kenna Elpers sang Don't Mind If I Do by Riley Green and Carly Pearce-- Okay, I thought this was the perfect song choice for them. To me, at the age of 19, what Joe has is so special and just a gift. I would need to go with him. Kelly said Kenna had a beautiful vibrato. Kelly thinks Joe has the Randy Travis effect.  Adam said Joe, you have one of my favorite voices in the competition. He echoed that it was the perfect song choice. Riley said, Joe what you have is God-given. Kenna, Joe could not have done what he did without you. Queen leaned with Joe. Riley chose Joe. 

Ariana DeBose is Kelly's advisor. 

Team Kelly: Lance Tenazas vs. Koumba Diallo sang Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish-- I loved how this sounded like a true collab, but I would need to lean with Koumba. Her poise and maturity is far beyond what it should be. Adam said Koumba said you're 15? How? You have so much power and presence. Lance, this was a much better performance for you than the blinds. Queen said she closed her eyes for a moment. Riley said Lance held his own against Koumba who is one of the best performers and voices on the show. Kelly said Koumba is so impressive. She loved Lance's tone and his runs. Ultimately she chose Koumba. 

Team Riley: Everett Bounds vs. Caroline Alexis sang Lousiana Woman, Mississippi Man by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn-- I loved both of them more here than in their blind auditions. I was just intrigued, and their performance felt so real. Kelly said that felt so fun, like a throwback. This was evenly matched. Adam felt like he enjoyed it, it was a great partnership. Queen said you brought all of us into your world. Riley said, Caroline you laid into the performance and it was sassy. Everett you did exactly what I asked you to do. Riley chose Everett. 

Patti LaBelle is Queen's advisor. 

Team Queen: Kayleigh Mathew vs. Lillie Kolich sang Girl Crush by Little Big Town-- Closely matched-- they are both just stellar vocalists. Queen's team is truly stacked. I think Kayleigh, without question, has so much power. Lillie seems to strive to be unique and she pushes the boundaries and steps out of her comfort zone or does whatever she needs to, to do it. Riley said Kayleigh that was awesome, Lillie you did a lot of unique stuff with your voice. Kelly said that was so gorgeous. Kayleigh you have a huge presence, Lillie the way you did "maybe" broke me. That was breathtaking. Adam said you're both so different. Queen said I feel honored to have been here to witness that. Queen said Kayleigh you made this your own, and you were in the pocket whereas Lillie you were right behind it, but you made it work. Queen chose Lillie. Kelly and Riley pushed to steal Kayleigh. Riley said the reason Kelly and Adam are saying that they don't want you to be on my team is because they know we're gonna win The Voice together. Kayleigh chose Riley!

 

The Voice Season 30: I Surrent to Night 4 of the Blinds

Cade Mower sang Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan-- He was a quick four chair turn. His voice and his tone are intriguing. He reminds me a little bit of Morgan Wallen. Adam said I'm proud of you and me for turning around first, barely beat Kelly. Kelly was like "Adam is working hard down there". He said I work hard for the people I love. He brought up unlikely pairings. Queen said speaking of unlikely pairings. Riley said he pictures Cade going out on tour with him and he put his cowboy hat on. Kelly said she knows how to navigate a competition well. 
Cade chose Riley

Bryan Jaymes sang Every Time You Go Away by Paul Young-- I loved his take on this song, he slowed it down and made it really soulful. Queen liked how he made the song his own. Bryan is from New Orleans. Kelly said he has an incredible range. I am so shocked that Kelly did not turn. Adam said he loved how he took the song and turned it into his own thing. He cited Javier Colon on his team season one. Riley said you are going to be successful on this show no matter who you choose. 
Bryan chose Queen

Allie Rae sang Black Velvet by Alannah Myles-- I think Adam is being guarded. He didn't turn. She's 15! Wow! She sounds amazing and so controlled on that vocal. Kelly, Riley, and Queen turned. Kelly loved how the song showed her range. Queen said you didn't reach too far but you reached far enough. Allie cited Chris Stapleton as an influence. Kelly said we're so alike. Riley said he loved how different she is, and used his "First In" on Allie, so she is on Team Riley. 

Connor Closs sang Too Sweet by Hosier-- He was good! I love how I could hear every word of the song. That was so energetic and refreshing. Adam and Riley turned. Connor is from NJ! Queen is bummed that she didn't turn. Riley said that's a tough song and he did it justice. He needs someone with a soul vibe on his team. Adam said enough about them. He said you did such a great job with the chorus of the song. We live in a similar vocal range and I'd love to work with you. 

Serrin Joy sang Be Without You By Mary J Blige-- no one turned, she just sounded out of breath. 

Saade sang Oscar Winning Tears by Raye-- Okay she got three out of four to turn. Adam didn't turn. Kelly said you crushed that. Riley introduced himself and she said I know who you are. 
Saade said she grew up listening to Kelly Clarkson! 

Everett  Bounds sang Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt-- Kelly said she was singing harmony the whole time. Riley was the only one who turned and it made sense. He is the perfect coach for Everett. He has one of those true authentic rock country voices.

Sophia Liano sang I Surrender by Celine Dion-- She chose Team Queen

Anna McElroy sang 80s Mercedes by Maren Morris-- I did not care for that. Kelly, Riley, and Queen all turned. Adam was smart to pass here. Kelly is basically conceding because she thinks Anna is going to choose Riley. Queen said you came on the stage and showed who was boss.  Wow! I seriously thought that she was going to pick Riley! She picked Kelly!  

Julia Clark sang Bellyache by Billie Eilish-- I have to be honest, I didn't like the song at all. I think she has a good voice but the song went nowhere for me. Queen and Adam turned. Queen felt like there was a whole vibe with that song. Julia chose Adam. 

Cal Cook sang The Dress by Dijon-- Adam was the only one who turned here. 

Brett Tomberlin sang Your Man by Josh Turner-- I had a feeling no one was going to turn. 

Chari sang Get Here by Oleta Adams-- She sounded amazing; her voice was so full and round and warm. Riley said that was an amazing performance. You filled the room with your voice, it was flawless. Kelly said what a gift, what have you been doing? Kelly said you are incredible, you're why this show was created, and I can't wait to see what you do on my team. Adam said did you see who won last season? Alexxia Jay and she had an incredible coach, and she said was it you? And he said I am glad you mentioned that. Queen said crown is off to you, thank you for that. Queen said I've never won the voice, but I'd love to be your coach. Riley said I've never won, maybe we could do it together. Chari chose Queen. 

My picks:

Cade Mower

Bryan Jaymes

Connor Closs