Team Kelly:
Rod Stokes sang Midnight Rider by The Allman Brothers-- Strong performance, this song choice really suited him. He has a shot.
Matthew Johnson sang Ordinary People by John Legend-- Wow, could it be that I preferred Matthew's interpretation of this song more than the original? I think so! A little off key at the end, but I forgive him.
Rebecca Howell sang Wild One by Faith Hill-- Rebecca is a great vocalist, I did not find the song to be memorable and I wonder whether or not she will be memorable to me by the end of the night. I think she's a great singer though and definitely deserves to be here.
Presley Tennant sang Nothing Breaks Like a Heart by Miley Cyrus-- She is one of my fave vocalists in this competition and the fact that she is so young is insane to me. She was so good! I loved that she slowed down the arrangement.
Abby Kasch sang I've Got the Boy by -- Didn't love this, is this the song Kelly was talking about last week? I did not care for this at all. I thought vocally it was okay, but it seemed to be showcasing all the same parts of her voice.
Jej Vinson sang Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- Jej's stage presence, amazing! He performed and everyone was feeling that performance. The arrangement was like dynamite for his voice. It was soulful and emotional. Wow, loved big time!
Team Legend:
Lisa Ramey sang The Weight by The Band-- Great song, started out great. I didn't feel it held up well as the song went on.
Jacob Maxwell sang Total Eclipse of the Heart by --I am still confused about who he is trying to be here. Not enough left for him to move on.
Jimmy Mowery sang Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer-- I did not enjoy this performance. I see him as more pop/ R&B and I didn't think there was any element of R&B in that.
Celia Babini sang The Chain by Fleetwood Mac-- Here is someone who is not confused at all about who she is as an artist. I loved this! It was so authentic, that was incredible (John was yelling that from the audience!)!
Maelyn Jarmon sang Fallingwater by Maggie Rogers-- The song is obscure, I have never heard it before but it worked for her vocally. However, I was a little bored and she wasn't on her game tonight.
Shawn Sounds sang Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder-- Enjoyed this, Shawn should definitely move on.
Team Adam:
Kalvin Jarvis sang Mine by Bazzi-- That was emotional and gorgeous. I loved that so much.
Betsy Ade sang Are You Gonna be My Girl by Jet-- This was the perfect song choice for her! It did get a little bit shouty though.
Mari sang Work it Out by Beyonce-- This was so within her element. She is so different from anyone else in the competition. I'd love to see her in the Top 13.
Domenic Haynes sang Love is a Losing Game by Amy Winehouse-- Domenic can literally do no wrong in this competition. He took a big risk with that song, it paid off half way. I did not love it, but I love him and hope he moves forward.
Team Blake:
Andrew Sevener sang Boots On by Randy Houser -- Again song choice is a little obscure but I loved Andrew's vocals. My issue is, has he done enough to make himself stand out, I'm not sure.
Selkii sang Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls-- This was a great interpretation of this song. Selkii redeemed herself from last week.
Oliv Blu sang Girl from Ipanema by Frank Sinatra-- So unique from everyone in the competition. Oliv is another standout I love her.
Gyth Rigdon sang I want to be Loved Like That by Shenandoah-- Gyth is someone I always look forward to hearing. I wish he had sung something a little more mainstream but he is a skilled storyteller.
Kendra Checketts-- sang Bad Guy by Billie Eilish-- I did not expect this song choice on her but she kind of killed her performance tonight. She actually has a good chance of going through.
Carter Lloyd Horne sang Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley-- Something about this young man that I really love. He is a throwback for me. He has this cool retro vibe and he does understand who he wants to be.
Kim Cherry sang Waterfalls by TLC-- Expected song choice, she of course wanted to show off how she can sing and rap which is still cool. I thought her rapping could have been stronger but she may have done enough to pull through.
Dexter Roberts sang Ain't Nothing About You by Brooks & Dunn-- To be honest-- fave country performance of the night. I loved this.
My Top 12---
Matthew, Presley, Jej, Celia, Shawn, Kalvin, Mari, Domenic, Dexter, Carter, Gyth, last spot between Selkii, Oliv, and Kendra
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Monday, April 29, 2019
Monday, April 15, 2019
The Voice Season 16: The Cross Battles Begin for the First Time!
Cross Battles--
Team Blake: Kim Cherry singing Poison by Bel Biv Devoe vs. Team Kelly: Betsy Ade singing You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette-- That was amazing. Both ladies rocked it, I loved the song choices. That's a tough decision, I was not a huge Betsy fan prior to this, but that was a great performance. Blake said Kim brings something so different to this show, we have never had anyone like her before. Kelly said Betsy was captivating. Adam said if he had to choose he would go with Betsy. John said he sees a steal in the future because both ladies were amazing.
My pick: Kim
Team Adam: Mari singing My My My by Troye Sivan vs. Team Blake: Selkii singing Torn by Natalie Imbruglia-- I have to give the edge to Mari. I found Selkii's performance a little bit boring. I like Selkii more than I liked that performance. John thought Mari came off more stylish and her confidence came off better. Kelly said I know what I'm getting with Mari, but Selkii there is something intriguing about you.
My pick: Mari
Team Legend: Lisa Ramey singing It Hurt So Bad by Susan Tedeschi vs. Team Kelly: Karen Galera singing Unfaithful by Rihanna-- John said he is so proud Lisa is on his team. Your stage presence was incredible and your voice is strong. Kelly said Karen my favorite part about you is your tone. Adam said Lisa this was your best performance. Blake said you both did a great job, I have to second Adam. Lisa you have been a survivor. I did love Karen's tone, I think it was untouchable. That being said, something about that performance fell flat. She never really connected with the song.
My pick: Lisa technically, Karen emotionally
Team Kelly: Matthew Johnson singing Who's Loving You by The Jackson 5 vs. Team Adam: Domenic Haynes singing Damn Your Eyes by Etta James-- I love both of these artists. Matthew's personality sells his performances but this was not a good song choice for him. Domenic's performance was impassioned. Etta James is always classic, but he made this his own. He convinced me. Kelly talked about how strong a vocalist Matthew is. Adam said Domenic you are one of the most honest, raw, passionate singers we have ever seen. John said Domenic your tone, and your voice is so emotionally pure. Matthew, you have more range.
My pick: both need to move forward, but Domenic won this!
Team Kelly: Presley Tennant singing Love on the Brain by Rihanna vs. Team Legend: Kayslin Victoria singing Stay by Alessia Cara-- I loved both of these girls! Vocally, they are both powerhouses! Blake said you two being so young, I can already hear such a big difference. You have already both grown so much.
My pick: Both could go forward, vocally Presley, total package Kayslin
Team Adam: Celia Babini singing A Thousand Years by Christina Perry vs. Team Blake: Oliv Blu singing Gravity by John Mayer-- Both ladies were great, but Olive is clearly more connected with the song. Celia seemed distracted tonight.
My pick: Oliv
Team Blake: Dexter Roberts singing Believe by Brooks and Dunn vs. Team Adam: Andrew Jannako singing Yours by Russell Dickerson-- Blake said that was tough. I am not gonna lie, you brought it. Blake said Dexter that song is sacred and you were pitch perfect. Kelly said Andrew, I don't even know if you know who you are. Kelly said you represent new country Andrew, and Dexter you represent old country. John said I preferred Andrew this time, you gave a better performance this time around.
Team Legend: Maelyn Jarmon singing Mad World Gary Jules by vs. Team Adam: Rod Stokes singing How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Michael Bolton-- Two amazing performances-- Rod has a HUGE voice. He is a classic singer. Maelyn is so emotionally connected to whatever she is performing. John said Maelyn has great control of her instrument. Adam said that story tonight is Rod Stokes, you shocked your old coach! You stepped it up tonight.
My pick: Rod
Team Blake: Kim Cherry singing Poison by Bel Biv Devoe vs. Team Kelly: Betsy Ade singing You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette-- That was amazing. Both ladies rocked it, I loved the song choices. That's a tough decision, I was not a huge Betsy fan prior to this, but that was a great performance. Blake said Kim brings something so different to this show, we have never had anyone like her before. Kelly said Betsy was captivating. Adam said if he had to choose he would go with Betsy. John said he sees a steal in the future because both ladies were amazing.
My pick: Kim
Team Adam: Mari singing My My My by Troye Sivan vs. Team Blake: Selkii singing Torn by Natalie Imbruglia-- I have to give the edge to Mari. I found Selkii's performance a little bit boring. I like Selkii more than I liked that performance. John thought Mari came off more stylish and her confidence came off better. Kelly said I know what I'm getting with Mari, but Selkii there is something intriguing about you.
My pick: Mari
Team Legend: Lisa Ramey singing It Hurt So Bad by Susan Tedeschi vs. Team Kelly: Karen Galera singing Unfaithful by Rihanna-- John said he is so proud Lisa is on his team. Your stage presence was incredible and your voice is strong. Kelly said Karen my favorite part about you is your tone. Adam said Lisa this was your best performance. Blake said you both did a great job, I have to second Adam. Lisa you have been a survivor. I did love Karen's tone, I think it was untouchable. That being said, something about that performance fell flat. She never really connected with the song.
My pick: Lisa technically, Karen emotionally
Team Kelly: Matthew Johnson singing Who's Loving You by The Jackson 5 vs. Team Adam: Domenic Haynes singing Damn Your Eyes by Etta James-- I love both of these artists. Matthew's personality sells his performances but this was not a good song choice for him. Domenic's performance was impassioned. Etta James is always classic, but he made this his own. He convinced me. Kelly talked about how strong a vocalist Matthew is. Adam said Domenic you are one of the most honest, raw, passionate singers we have ever seen. John said Domenic your tone, and your voice is so emotionally pure. Matthew, you have more range.
My pick: both need to move forward, but Domenic won this!
Team Kelly: Presley Tennant singing Love on the Brain by Rihanna vs. Team Legend: Kayslin Victoria singing Stay by Alessia Cara-- I loved both of these girls! Vocally, they are both powerhouses! Blake said you two being so young, I can already hear such a big difference. You have already both grown so much.
My pick: Both could go forward, vocally Presley, total package Kayslin
Team Adam: Celia Babini singing A Thousand Years by Christina Perry vs. Team Blake: Oliv Blu singing Gravity by John Mayer-- Both ladies were great, but Olive is clearly more connected with the song. Celia seemed distracted tonight.
My pick: Oliv
Team Blake: Dexter Roberts singing Believe by Brooks and Dunn vs. Team Adam: Andrew Jannako singing Yours by Russell Dickerson-- Blake said that was tough. I am not gonna lie, you brought it. Blake said Dexter that song is sacred and you were pitch perfect. Kelly said Andrew, I don't even know if you know who you are. Kelly said you represent new country Andrew, and Dexter you represent old country. John said I preferred Andrew this time, you gave a better performance this time around.
Team Legend: Maelyn Jarmon singing Mad World Gary Jules by vs. Team Adam: Rod Stokes singing How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Michael Bolton-- Two amazing performances-- Rod has a HUGE voice. He is a classic singer. Maelyn is so emotionally connected to whatever she is performing. John said Maelyn has great control of her instrument. Adam said that story tonight is Rod Stokes, you shocked your old coach! You stepped it up tonight.
My pick: Rod
Monday, April 1, 2019
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!
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!
Monday, March 18, 2019
The Voice Season 16: A Good Night for The Blinds
Celia Babini sang I Don't Want to Be You Anymore by Billie Eilish-- Deserving four chair turn! Celia has such a different sound. I have never heard this song but she sounded like Florence Welch and a little like Fiona Apple as John mentioned. Blake said her performance was captivating, you're a champ. I think you're incredible. Kelly said she loves that song and loves that she sounds so different from the original artist. Adam said we're missing a Fiona Apple right now; you're the future right now. He said Celia is a unicorn and she said that she connected with Adam.
Celia chose Adam
Cecily Hennigan sang Foolish Games by Jewel-- She was incredible and Blake scored her cause no one else turned. She was so mature and that song was gorgeous on her. She sang it so beautifully. Adam said he was ashamed of himself for not turning. John said your voice is developed beyond your years (she is 16). Kelly said I am kinda glad you're on his team, cause it's so weird. Blake said I don't think you know what you're capable of.
Blake chose Cecily
Kalvin Jarvis sang A Good Night by John Legend-- He has a great voice, I am surprised more coaches didn't turn. Kelly liked the lows in his voice. Adam called him ridiculous and said his song choice was bold. John said you picked my song, and I am picky. Blake said when John didn't push for his own song, I got distracted, I started thinking about breakfast food.
Kalvin chose Adam
Ava August sang House of the Rising Sun-- No turns
David Owens sang I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt-- Kelly was the only one who turned. He had an incredible voice too! Wow! I loved the rasp and the breaks in his voice, so gorgeous. It is insane that no one else turned for him!
Kelly chose David
Presley Tennant sang Stone Cold by Demi Lovato-- She has a mature voice! This is a great song for her, Demi Lovato is popular this year. Another one chair turn for Kelly. John said you picked a really good song and you sounded incredible in the higher range areas. Kelly said I am so excited that they are dumb. She has a mighty range.
Kelly chose Tennant
Rod Stokes sang To Love Somebody by The Bee Gees-- He is a country soul singer, he compares himself to a male Kelly Clarkson. He has great tone in his voice, and he feels the music. Loved this! All the coaches turned except for Kelly. John said I loved the gravel but clarity in your voice. Adam said I don't know what took these guys to turn. It was effortless. Blake is pushing the country part of himself and Rod.
Rod chose Blake who completed his team!
Calista Garcia sang Wishing Well-- No turns.
Andrew Jannako sang Beautiful Crazy by Luke Combs-- It's funny, but whenever country artists go on a team other than Team Blake, they are not as impressive. I liked Andrew but I didn't find his voice great. Blake is trying to get Andrew to choose Kelly and not Adam. Blake said there is a reason that country singers don't go to Team Adam. Adam said you will be the only country singer on my team.
Andrew chose Adam and Adam's Team is now full!
Kayslin chose John
Maddi Fraser sang Get It While You Can by Janis Joplin-- No turns!
Jackson Marlow sang Old Troubadour by George Strait-- Jackson is Red Marlow's nephew! Kelly said Prince Charming you are a little young and I am married, but I will take you for my team. I thought it was interesting how they did not play up the Red Marlow part of things more.
Kelly chose Jackson
Top 3 tonight--- Celia, David, and Presley
Celia chose Adam
Cecily Hennigan sang Foolish Games by Jewel-- She was incredible and Blake scored her cause no one else turned. She was so mature and that song was gorgeous on her. She sang it so beautifully. Adam said he was ashamed of himself for not turning. John said your voice is developed beyond your years (she is 16). Kelly said I am kinda glad you're on his team, cause it's so weird. Blake said I don't think you know what you're capable of.
Blake chose Cecily
Kalvin Jarvis sang A Good Night by John Legend-- He has a great voice, I am surprised more coaches didn't turn. Kelly liked the lows in his voice. Adam called him ridiculous and said his song choice was bold. John said you picked my song, and I am picky. Blake said when John didn't push for his own song, I got distracted, I started thinking about breakfast food.
Kalvin chose Adam
Ava August sang House of the Rising Sun-- No turns
David Owens sang I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt-- Kelly was the only one who turned. He had an incredible voice too! Wow! I loved the rasp and the breaks in his voice, so gorgeous. It is insane that no one else turned for him!
Kelly chose David
Presley Tennant sang Stone Cold by Demi Lovato-- She has a mature voice! This is a great song for her, Demi Lovato is popular this year. Another one chair turn for Kelly. John said you picked a really good song and you sounded incredible in the higher range areas. Kelly said I am so excited that they are dumb. She has a mighty range.
Kelly chose Tennant
Rod Stokes sang To Love Somebody by The Bee Gees-- He is a country soul singer, he compares himself to a male Kelly Clarkson. He has great tone in his voice, and he feels the music. Loved this! All the coaches turned except for Kelly. John said I loved the gravel but clarity in your voice. Adam said I don't know what took these guys to turn. It was effortless. Blake is pushing the country part of himself and Rod.
Rod chose Blake who completed his team!
Calista Garcia sang Wishing Well-- No turns.
Andrew Jannako sang Beautiful Crazy by Luke Combs-- It's funny, but whenever country artists go on a team other than Team Blake, they are not as impressive. I liked Andrew but I didn't find his voice great. Blake is trying to get Andrew to choose Kelly and not Adam. Blake said there is a reason that country singers don't go to Team Adam. Adam said you will be the only country singer on my team.
Andrew chose Adam and Adam's Team is now full!
Kayslin chose John
Maddi Fraser sang Get It While You Can by Janis Joplin-- No turns!
Jackson Marlow sang Old Troubadour by George Strait-- Jackson is Red Marlow's nephew! Kelly said Prince Charming you are a little young and I am married, but I will take you for my team. I thought it was interesting how they did not play up the Red Marlow part of things more.
Kelly chose Jackson
Top 3 tonight--- Celia, David, and Presley
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