The Voice Season 12: Team Gwen and Team Adam Go LIVE!

Team Gwen:

Johnny Gates sang Hands to Myself by Selena Gomez-- I liked Johnny's different take on this, my only thing with him is that sometimes the performance quality is sloppy. Of course the coaches ate up the performance and praised his return to the show.

Troy Ramey sang A Case of You by Joni Mitchell--  I am feeling Troy's performance. That was absolutely full of tons of emotion. It was so genuine and personal. Adam said you are so intriguing and powerful, your voice is spectacular. Gwen said I saw you in a way I have never seen you before, I think you're incredible.

Quizz Swanigan sang My Girl by The Temptations-- Quizz has a throwback vibe to him, he definitely has that old school voice and quality to him like he's from Motown Records. Alicia appreciated his finesse and grace and confidence. Gwen said he looked adorable, his performance was incredible.

Brennley Brown sang Fly by Maddie & Tae-- Super sleepy song but Brennley is such a talent that she may have just pulled that off. Blake said he made a mistake by letting Brennley go. Gwen said you have so much style, so much personality.

J. Chosen sang Nothing Compares to U by Prince-- King of a strange song choice for J. Chosen but I think he is so good that it doesn't even matter. The comments are redundant tonight.

Hunter Plake sang Elastic Heart by Sia-- Adam said I can see exactly where you're gonna go, you're extremely talented, this is just the beginning for you. I wanted to hear his words more, but the vulnerability that Hunter displays is so consistent.

My predictions to move forward: Troy, Hunter, and either J Chosen or Brennley

Actual Results: Brennley, Hunter, and Gwen saved Troy

Team Adam:

Johnny Hayes sang Ain't Too Proud to Beg by The Temptations-- Adam said I am so proud of how you came out here. I love Johnny's showmanship, he is always entertaining any time he comes out. I think on a normal night he would for sure advance, but tonight will be tough with all the amazing people on Adam's Team.

Hannah Eyre sang Skyscraper by Demi Lovato-- I love Hannah, her vocal was a little bit all over the place, there were some definite pitch issues. Adam kind of said it but in a polite way. He said the more they work together, the more that they will be able to tame the beast that is her voice.

Josh West sang More Than a Feeling by Boston-- Adam said Josh is bad ass. I really like Josh and this is one of my fave classic rock songs. That being said, the vocal was once again very pitchy.

Mark Isaiah sang All Time Low by Jon Bellion-- Probably one of the best vocals of the night, he was one of only a few who didn't have pitch issues during his performance. Gwen said she felt like he did a great job being himself. Adam said give me more time with Mark so I can make him the best version of himself.

Lilli Passero sang It's Too Late by Carole King-- Not loving the song choice but I have actually grown to like Lilli, I wasn't a fan at first. Adam said Lilli is always inside herself when she sings and that is the mark of a great singer.

Jesse Larsen sang Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder-- Loved! That was probably the best performance of the night. It is the best that he is not only a singer but a musician, Jesse is the whole package. Adam said that was soulful, you're like this wizard from another planet, you're white Cee Lo. That was by far the best vocal of the night, no one else sang that good.

My predictions to move forward: Mark, Jesse, and Lilli

Actual Results, Jesse, Lilli, and Adam saved Mark

The Voice Season 12: The Knockouts Begin

Team Alicia: Chris Blue singing Superstition by Stevie Wonder vs. Quizz Swanigan singing Chains by Nick Jonas--  Chris has impressed me since day one. With Quizz, I see potential but I wonder if he will get up to where he needs to be now at his age with the time left in the competition. He's definitely talented. Chris is a sure thing though and he already knows who he wants to be. He has to go through. Blake believes Chris could win. Adam thinks Quizz lived up to the challenge of taking Chris on. Gwen thinks Chris is special and can't even believe he is human.
Alicia chose Chris and Gwen stole Quizz


Team Adam: Autumn Turner singing Respect by Aretha Franklin vs. Hannah Eyre singing Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis-- Autumn did a great job being one of the steals from Team Adam. Her vocal was strong on a tough Aretha song but has this song been overdone, possibly. Hannah is just so impressive. Wow, what a vocal. Alicia called Hannah's growth exponential. Gwen loved Hannah's warmth in her vocal. Gwen wanted a better song choice from Autumn. Adam said it was a  tough choice, and he said he is making his decision based on what he can't live without and that's..... Hannah!
Adam chose Hannah

Team Gwen: Hunter Plake singing I Wanna Know What Love is By Foreigner vs. Johnny Gates singing Million Reasons by Lady Gaga-- Hunter's take on the song he chose was original, and it was a sincere take. I could tell he was connected to the song. A part of me thought he would be a one trick pony after his battle performance but this performance made me a believer. Johnny's song choice was spot on like Alicia said. I actually loved both of these guys and I agree with Adam, Johnny is a flat out performer. Adam praised how different Hunter's voice is. Blake said Hunter you're the winner of this knockout.
Gwen chose Hunter

Team Blake: Casi Joy singing My Church by Maren Morris vs. Felicia Temple singing My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion-- I loved Casi's rousing, take me to church rendition, of My Church. It's a great song, obviously catchy. Her vocals were strong, she pushed, and I think both these ladies are going to do their best because they both want to win. Felicia was special tonight, that was a next level performance. I don't know who I would choose, this is too close to call. Alicia thought Casi had a great control, Felicia I had chills on my arm when you were singing. Gwen said Casi has so much confidence, and Felicia I was just shocked, you were unbelievable. Adam said Casi I am a fan of yours, Felicia you had courage. Blake said Felicia, your performances are next level, Casi there is no stopping you. Blake said why did I pair these two together? And Adam said I wish I could be surprised with your stupidity.
Blake chose Casi

Team Adam: Johnny Hayes singing Statesboro Blues by The Allman Brothers Band vs. Josh West singing Carry on my Wayward Son by Kansas-- I loved Johnny's performance, it really oozed authenticity. His performance definitely had a cool vibe to it. Josh did a true rock performance. I honestly think this could go either way. Blake loved Johnny's stage presence, and he loved that Josh took his vocals to a new level. Alicia thought Johnny was incredible, and she felt taken with Josh. Gwen said Josh sang a difficult song, and Johnny was so engaging. Adam said Johnny continues to improve and Josh sang a tough song and is a maniac.
Adam chose Josh

Team Alicia: Ashley Levin singing Fancy by Reba McEntire vs. Lilli Passero singing Tears Dry on their Own by Amy Winehouse--  Liked Ashley, but found her performance a little bit sloppy. Surprisingly, Lilli, who I haven't liked before this round, came out stronger to me here. I loved not only her vocal but her new look. Gwen liked the familiarity and confidence in Ashley's voice. Adam said Ashley's progression is great, but Lilli screams potential winner of the voice. Blake would also go with Lilli. Alicia said she chose Ashley cause she wanted to develop that country soul in her. Adam and Blake are both in to try and steal Lilli.
Alicia chose Ashley, and Lilli chose Adam

Just keep your eye on everyone who advanced tonight....

The Voice Season 11: The Blinds Come to a Close

Whitney and Shannon sang Landslide by Fleetwood Mac-- Four chair turn, that was pretty unreal, the harmonies were fierce. Adam said you can't teach harmonizing like that. Blake said the only other time this was successful was on his team with The Swon Brothers. Alicia said the world needs the two of you. Miley tried to sell herself on their matching musical styles. Alicia said the two of them transcend genre.
Whitney and Shannon chose Alicia

Johnny Rez sang Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls-- Adam and Blake waited til the end to turn. Adam said he wanted to help Johnny refine his falsetto. Johnny said he loves country, but he covers Maroon 5 a lot. Blake was calling for and saying Johnny come home.
Johnny chose Adam

Maye Thomas sang Roses by The Chainsmokers-- Interesting, Adam and Miley turned. Blake said this sounds like a Miley thing. Adam said a voice like yours relies on being different. I will be truthful with you as your coach. Miley felt motivated to move with her. I think she definitely has a different style about her, I am just not sure if I was feeling her, she is going to have to convince me in the next round.
Maye chose Miley

Johnny Hayes sang Traveller-- no one turned

Courtney Harrell sang Let it Be by James Bay-- Blake said he has mad respect for her voice. Alicia understands why she put herself aside for so long but understands why. I loved her voice, it was so strong and I can see her true artistry. She mentioned that she believed that Blake truly believes in her.
Courtney chose Blake

Tara Layne went to Team Blake
Charity Bowden went to Team Mylie
J Soul went to Team Adam
Belle Jewel went to Team Alicia

Kylie Rothfield sang Wherever I Go by One Republic-- Blake and Alicia turned at the last minute. I liked this girl, thought that she sounded a little bit different, I definitely listen for that. Adam said he is sorry he didn't turn. Alicia said Kylie had a unique, beautiful voice, and she wanted her to fill her last spot on her team.
Kylie chose Alicia

Natasha Bure sang I Can't Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis Presley-- Candace Cameron of Full House is her mom. Natasha had a unique and breathy voice. I loved what she did with that song. It was original and you can tell Natasha is thoughtful when it comes to music. Surprisingly Adam was the only one to turn. He said that all Natasha needs is some confidence.
Adam chose Natasha

Blaine Long sang Have a Little Faith in Me-- Miley and Blake both turned, followed by Adam. Blaine surprised me, his performance was so strong. Miley loved his simplicity. Blaine said he writes all his own songs, and Blake said he may not be the best singer but he has written some  good songs over the years. Adam said it would be a fairy tale ending for him if he filled the last spot on his team.
Blaine chose Blake

Nicholas Ray sang I've Got the Music in Me-- No one turned.

Ponciano Sedane sang Home by Phillip Phillips-- Adam and Miley both turned. This guy is excellent, and the song clearly means something to him, he is feeling it. Blake said I am sorry my button is deactivated which means you're stuck with one of these two. Adam said you're spectacular and soulful at the root of who you are. Miley said their similarities don't matter at the end of the day because she's there to help him grow.
Ponciano chose Adam

Josette Diaz sang Love Yourself by Justin Bieber-- This young lady was really good. She deserved 4 chairs to be honest but that couldn't happen because Miley was the only person left. Josette got tons of great comments from the all the coaches.
Miley chose Josette