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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The Voice Season 14: Team Kelly and Team Adam Perform and Who Are the Top 12?

Team Kelly:

Caleb Lee sang Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett-- Kelly called Caleb the best country singer on the show. 

Alexa Capelli sang Stop and Stare by One Republic-- Both Kelly and Alexa are emotional by the end of the song. Kelly says she is so proud and calls Alexa captivating. 

D.R. King sang All On My Mind by Anderson East-- D.R. put a lot into that performance, he definitely has a strong voice and wants to be there. Kelly calls D.R. so talented and it's refreshing. 

Dylan Hartigan sang Mary Jane's Last Dance-- Interesting song choice from Dylan, I was somehow less than convinced with this performance. I think I would have preferred something more contemporary from him. Kelly says that Dylan is so good looking that people seem to forget just how talented he is. 

Tish Haynes Keys sang At Last by Etta James-- Tish is old school, her performance is so soulful and genuine. She must move forward in my opinion. She looks gorgeous too. Kelly says Tish is so gifted, and she's such a phenomenal singer. 

Team Adam:

Reid Umstattd sang Long Cool Woman by the Hollies-- I loved Reid's performance, this was so raw and authentic. The more I see him, the more I feel he deserves to move forward. Adam said no one has done anything like that and that energy felt so real. 

Jackie Verna sang Once by Maren Morris-- I like Jackie a lot but that performance was a little boring for me. Adam said he is beaming with pride, you're beastly. 

Drew Cole sang Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones-- This is the best I have heard Drew in forever. I loved this. Adam said he loved Drew's arrangement on that song. 

Mia Boostrom sang Either Way by Chris Stapleton-- Hmm, Mia sounded a little off tonight. Not sure, I just wasn't feeling this. Adam said that Mia has beat the odds over and over again. 

Rayshun LaMarr sang I'm Goin' Down by Mary J. Blige-- Oh wow! I'm loving Rayshun, he is in it to win. His emotion when he sings always blows me away. He puts so much in to every performance. Adam said, you just won the week. 

Top 12
Team Blake:
Kyla Jade 
Pryor Baird Spensha Baker 


Team Kelly:

Brynn Cartelli Kaleb Lee 
  
Team Alicia:
Britton Buchanan Jackie Foster 
Christiana Daniell
Team Adam:
Sharane Calister Rayshun Lamarr Jackie Verna 

Monday, April 9, 2018

The Voice Season 14: I'm Fallin' for the last of the Knockouts

Team Alicia: Britton Buchanan sang New York State of Mind by Billy Joel vs. Dallas Caroline sang sang Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts-- Britton showed more here. Dallas has a sweet voice but still seems like she has some developing to do in terms of experience on stage and vocally. Adam said he'd have to go with Britton because he wanted him on his team. Alicia felt both of them conquered something new. Alicia chose Britton because she said he seems to just keep evolving.
Alicia chose Britton

Team Kelly: D.R. King sang I Know I'm Losing You by The Temptations vs. Tish Haynes Keys sang Lady Marmalade by Patti La Belle-- I thought both of them did great. This was the perfect song for Tish. There is something really special about D.R. Adam said D.R., what you did was amazing, taking that song and making it your own, and then Tish came out and I miss you so much Tish. Blake  said D.R., we always look forward to you coming out, and Tish you came out and just blew us away.
Kelly chose D.R., and Kelly saved Tish but Adam wanted to steal her back.... Tish chose to stay with Kelly

Team Blake: Dylan Hartigan sang You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne vs. Wilkes sang The Climb by Miley Cyrus-- I actually did not love that performance from Dylan, although, at the same time, I think he is very talented. He's actually one of my favorites in the competition. Wilkes was awesome, loved his range, loved that he sang Miley. Kelly said she commends both of them. Alicia said Dylan is so smooth. Adam said Wilkes is crazy with his range and tones. Blake said both of them did what they could do.
Blake chose Wilkes, and Kelly stole Dylan

Team Adam: Gary Edwards sang Many Rivers to Cross by Jimmy Cliff and Rayshun LeMarr sand Fallin' by Alicia Keys-- Gary really took us to church, loved his song choice, so inspired. Rayshun chose a tough song, and he really made it his own. His vocals were super on point. Kelly loved Gary's song choice and performances. Blake said Rayshun, you're so full of everything. Alicia loved both guys. Adam said Rayshun, you hit those notes that you thought you couldn't, no one else on the team has your fire. Adam said Rayshun is swinging for beyond the fences.
Adam chose Rayshun and Blake stole Gary

Team Kelly: Alexa Cappeli sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John vs. Jorge Eduardo sang Adorn by Miguel-- So I didn't like how Alexa scooped up into the notes, especially when she was singing "Road".  Jorge definitely had the crowd on his side. Blake loves how the crowd reacts to Jorge, and he thinks Alexa is one of the best singers in the competition.
Kelly chose Alexa

Team Adam chose Reid Umstattd who sang Let Him Fly by Patty Griffin

Team Alicia: Kelsea Johnson sang Rise Up by Andra Day vs. Sharane Calister sang All I Could Do Was Cry by Etta James-- Wow! Both women were extraordinary. But for me, Sharane wins this hands down. Her voice made me watch and listen just so intently, her emotion absolutely drew me in. Adam said he wishes he could have them both. Kelly said Sharane is one of the most emotional singers on this show. Blake said Sharane, you just have those pipes, WTF! Blake said the way Kelsea's voice breaks up excited him as a listener.
Alicia chose Kelsea and Adam stole Sharane

My prediction:

I think D.R., Dylan, Rayshun, and Sharane are going to go far in this competition.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Voice Season 14: I'm Starving for More Battle Rounds

Team Kelly: Amber Sauer vs. Jorge Eduardo sang Starving by Hailee Steinfeld-- I thought this was such a fun battle. I liked both of them, they're multi-talented. I think they'd adapt well which makes for a strong competitor. For me, Amber overshadowed Jorge, to me she was the presence.  Adam said Amber you're a fantastic singer, Jorge, you're so diverse in what you do. I'd go with you Jorge. Blake said Amber you have so much stage presence, you had the most fun, I'd be going with you Amber. Kelly liked how Jorge brought the guitar in, and she loved how Amber sang in Spanish.
Kelly chose Jorge

Team Adam: Davison vs. Reid Umstattd sang Love on the Brain by Rihanna--  I found this to be somewhat of an odd song choice and pairing, these two guys couldn't be more different from each other, and even for Davison this song didn't really suit him. Blake said he would go with Davison. Kelly thought both of them held their own and she didn't know who she would pick.
Adam chose Reid

Montages.....

Team Blake: Bransen Ireland vs. Jaron Strom sang Head Over Boots by Jon Pardi, Blake chose Jaron

Team Kelly: Jamella vs. Teana Boston sang Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King, Kelly chose Jamella

Team Alicia: Johnny Bliss vs. Megan Lee sang Versace on the Floor by Bruno Mars, Alicia chose Johnny

Team Alicia: Jordyn Simone vs. Kelsea Johnson sang Don't Let Go by En Vogue-- I thought Kelsea sounded great in rehearsals but when it came to the actual performance night, I felt like her voice was strained and she faltered. Jordyn's voice was strong and soulful. There was a real fullness and roundness to her tone, and it is so hard to believe she is only 17, I'd go with her.  Adam said he'd go with Jordyn. Blake liked that rasp that Kelsea had in her voice. Kelly also said that she would go with Kelsea.
Alicia chose Kelsea, Adam pushed to steal Jordyn right behind was Kelly. Adam argued that he said Jordyn won that battle, and Jordyn chose Adam



Who did I like tonight? If Kelsea's voice heals she'll be a contender and I see Jordyn taking notes from Adam and only growing from here.

Monday, March 5, 2018

The Voice Season 14: Blind Auditions Night 3

Christiana Danielle sang Hotline Bling by Drake-- I'll be honest, it was a weird flip of the song but it was effective and it did show many sides of her voice. Adam turned immediately, shades of Christina Grimmie redoing a Drake song. Kelly turned and Alicia turned at the end. Adam said you are a gift to this show and one of the best voices I have heard in my life. Kelly said it doesn't matter who you pick, you could win this show. Alicia said I can't contain myself, where does this come from?
Christiana chose Alicia

Brett Hunter sang She's a Bad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton-- Blake is the only one who turned, and at first I thought that was about right. However, hearing him and listening to his actual voice and what he could have done had he done a better arrangement. WOW! I hope he does better songs during the competition and proves all the other coaches wrong, although I think they already feel foolish.
Blake chose Brett

Jamai sang U Got it Bad by Usher-- I loved Jamai! He is like a modern day Bobby Brown for sure. I loved his song choice and he put his own nuances on this song. Alicia liked his style. He called Kelly the epitome of music competition winners cause she started it all. This guy is going to be good, I feel it!
Jamai chose Alicia

Mitch Cardoza sang No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley-- I think no one turned because it was a little too free. The vocal was all over the place, but he has talent he should come back!

Mia Boostrom sang Pillowtalk by Zayn-- Hmmm, I kinda liked Mia but then I didn't. I felt like her voice was too low and earthy for me. I wanted that vocal to really soar more. Adam was the only one who turned, there was a reason for that in my opinion. She could have given more, this could have been better.

Jackie Foster sang What About Us by Pink-- Confused about why not everyone didn't hit their button for Jackie. I thought she was great. The musical theater thing that Kelly was talking about can be cleaned up so quickly. Her pitch is awesome and on point. Kelly and Alicia both turn and Blake decides against turning. Alicia goes for it and is very aggressive in her pursuit but.....
Jackie chose Kelly

Kayla Woodson sang Turn on the Radio by Reba-- No turns, and it was too pitchy and out of her range. That's a super tough song to sing.

Reid Umstattd sang Take Me to the Pilot by Elton John-- Great song choice but Reid's voice will need some work and power behind it. He does get Alicia and Adam to turn. Adam says he thinks Reid could win. I don't necessarily see that, but that's Adam's opinion.
Reid chose Adan

Jorge Eduardo sang Despacito by Luis Fonsi-- He came in 4h place on the Mexican version of The Voice, and got a 4 chair turn. He got Kelly Clarkson to turn for him here. He has a good voice, but will he be able to give multi dimensional performances going forward and show many different sides of himself? That's the hope.
Kelly chose Jorge

Jamella sang Dive by Ed Sheeran-- Would have loved to hear what she sounded like.

Angel Bonilla sang Lay Me Down by Sam Smith-- Again, strange, would have loved to hear the voice.

Austin Giorgio sang How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) by Marvin Gaye-- I was not feeling this performance at all. It just sounded way too karaoke for me. Blake and Kelly turn. Blake name-checks Michael Buble.
Austin chose Blake

Johnny Bliss sang Preciosa by Marc Anthony-- This was my performance of the night! Johnny left it all out there. His vocals were strong and passionate. I truly felt the lyrics he was singing. It is crazy that Johnny has not been singing long because he is so good. Adam turned immediately, followed by Alicia and Kelly. Adam blocked Kelly! And they Blake turned. This was a rightful 4 chair turn. Blake and Kelly turn their support to Alicia, so Adam basically doesn't stand a chance. Alicia's mic drop was singing If I Ain't Got You in Spanish.
Johnny chose Alicia

Lots of good ones tonight--- I have my eye on Johnny Bliss, Christiana Danielle, Brett Hunter, and Jamai