The Voice Season 14: The Top 11 Are Perfect! (well nearly)

\Team Blake: Pryor Baird sang Night Moves by Bob Seeger-- This was such an awesome song choice for Pryor. Such a soulful choice! I completely loved this performance! Kelly says you are so comfortable on stage and that's something that cannot be taught. Blake says Pryor has momentum building on the show right now.

Team Adam: Sharane Calister sang Hero by Mariah Carey-- Love Sharane's voice but this was a little flat for me, not much dynamics. There were some pitch issues toward the end of the performance. Alicia said you did this song beautifully and in your way. Adam said I was scared cause this is a big song.

Team Kelly: Kaleb Lee sang T-R-O-U-B-L-E by Travis Tritt-- I think Kaleb could be a country star but definitely needs to work on performance quality here, he's done it in the past. Blake loved what he did with the song. Kelly said Travis Tritt is one of her favorite make country singers and he nailed the song.

Team Alicia: Jackie Foster sang Love Reign O'er Me by The Who-- Jackie's range in this song was crazy. I have always been a big fan of hers. I feel like this performance was a little dark but she made it work. Adam said I'm glad you got that song, it was yours. Alicia said I loved the energy you created, that was sick.

Team Adam: Jackie Verna sang Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter-- I've been a big Jackie V. fan from the beginning because I just love the way she carries herself. I agree with Blake, interesting song choice, but she sounded great. Blake said he never would have thought of that song for her. Adam said she is one of the best singers on this show, and that she is so classy.

Team Blake: Kyla Jade sang Sweet Sweet Baby by Aretha Franklin-- So far, performance of the night for me. This was amazing! Hell-a-good! The coaches were standing. Alicia said Kyla I cannot take it, you're so phenomenal and inspiring. Kelly said you are a lucky man! Blake said you have gone from being afraid to stepping out of the background to being comfortable to standing in front of the stage to dominating the show this season.

Team Alicia: Christiana Danielle sang Umbrella by Rihanna-- I liked how Christiana took creative license. At points it seemed like too much and her voice seemed strained. Alicia called her lovable and unique.

Team Kelly: Brynn Cartelli sang You & I by Lady Gaga-- Gaga is no joke, especially in this song. Brynn, at 15, yes, I have to emphasize her age, was a pro up on that stage. She improvised and was so impactful with her vocal. Kelly said Brynn you're so captivating, confident, and comfortable. You are beautiful and so talented.

Team Adam: Rayshun LaMarr sang Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding-- Everyone is on their feet. That was so amazing and energetic. I feel Rayshun through the TV every time he is up on that stage. It's like I am standing there in person watching him. He transports me every time! Adam said last week, this dude was in the bottom 2, tonight he is number 1. Adam said all the coaches stood up before he stopped singing, you're unstoppable!

Team Alicia: Britton Buchanan sang Perfect by Ed Sheeran-- I thought this was one of his strongest performances to date. To me, this is the vibe and style of music he should be doing. The fans chose a good song for him. When you're up on the stage, you're the real deal, it's just you and that voice; congratulations you killed it.

Team Blake: Spensha Baker sang Better Man by Little Big Town-- Spensha is so different. Her originality is just so needed and wanted in country music. Kelly loved her warm, round, and soulful sound. Blake said something that broke my heart was when you said you had given up on music. Blake said you are so important to music and country music. You being here is proof that you are doing what you're supposed to do right now.

Bottom 2: Sharane and Christiana

The Voice Season 14: The Top 12, One Night Only!

Team Adam: Rayshun Lamarr sang When Love Takes Over by David Guetta-- I love Rayhsun's energy! This was such a joyful performance, I want to hear him more, great song for him. Alicia said your passion takes over you and your talent is not to be denied. Adam said Rayshun amps it up more every week. You are the best performer in this group.

Team Kelly: Kaleb Lee sang Amazed by Lonestar-- I do enjoy Kaleb's voice but I thought this was a little bit redundant for me, it's almost like I wanted him to sing something else. I agree with Kelly, he has great tone and texture in his voice. Blake thought it was an amazing performance. Kelly said I have been such a fan of Kaleb since the blinds. I love that you picked this song, people relate to you, you're real.

Team Alicia: Jackie Foster sang Toxic by Britney Spears-- This was not my favorite Jackie Foster performance but what I loved about it is that Jackie stayed 100% true to herself as an artist. I liked the darkness of the arrangement and the way she styled it, I think sometimes though, it leaned too far from the original for me. Kelly said I love you and dream of these moments, sexy and cool. Alicia said I've been so excited about this because this is who you are and what you do.

Team Blake: Spensha Baker sang Down on My Knees by Trisha Yearwood-- That was just so soulful! I loved that, she's kind of like a country Whitney Houston. Adam said she sings with intention and soulfulness; you just have it all. Blake said I swear you're one of the best I have ever worked with. He said you're doing exactly what you're meant to do singing country music, I'm so proud to be associated with you sis.

Team Alicia: Christiana Danielle sang Say Something by A Great Big World-- Her vocals were pretty on point, there were some slip ups but in general a good performance. Again, I am always skeptical when a song deviates too much from the melody. Kelly said the low tones in your voice are magical. Alicia said I am so excited for America to get to continue to vote for you.

Team Kelly: D.R. King sang White Flag by Dido-- I initially thought it was an odd choice, but as he started singing I understood. I stuck with him. I just think he's so different. Blake said there are so many different sounds to your voice, you have such range, and so many layers. You always display all of those every time you're on the stage. Kelly said you're such an amazing vocalist, I need to hear the record you're going to make.

Team Adam: Sharane Calister sang In My Blood by Shawn Mendes-- One of the best performances of the night. This was the perfect song for her and it just came from such an honest place. Alicia said Sharane, there is something so powerful about you, there's a sadness but also a resilience. You're incredible. Adam said you have the ability to make people believe that you're telling the truth, you get us to come with you on the journey that you're on.

Team Blake: Pryor Baird sang Pickin' Wildflowers by Keith Anderson-- Pryor is always so boss on the stage. He brings it every single time, and he is so original and distinct. When I hear him, I'm like I know it's Pryor. Kelly said I feel like every time you sing you have such a great time. Blake said Pryor is to a song like a bulldozer is to trees. He said it's magic every time you're on the stage.

Team Kelly: Brynn Cartelli sang Up to the Mountain by Patti Griffin-- I did not love the way she ended the performance but she did prove to me that she deserves to be here. She really stepped it up this week with her vocals. Alicia said you're not quitting your daydream, it's such a mystery how it all comes together. Kelly said you have such crazy eclectic taste in music and you sing all of it so well, it's so crazy.

Team Adam: Jackie Verna sang I'm With You By Avril Lavigne-- Adam, nice call saving Jackie! She stepped up the game tonight! I loved this, what an amazing song choice and such a strong performance and crazy vocal range. Blake said you come with that country angle with that song. You're a great singer sis. Adam said in a weird way, I had to make this crazy decision and I chose you because of the explosiveness in your growth. That is such a hard song to do live, and you rose to it.

Team Alicia: Britton Buchanan sang Small Town by John Mellencamp-- Britton is another person I initially wasn't crazy about. Once again, major step up, great song choice. Kelly said you're like the coolest person ever, you're so old school. You were born to be on stage. Alicia said you don't need this stage, you don't need anybody, your destiny is to be here.

Team Blake: Kyla Jade sang One Night Only by Jennifer Hudson-- Kyla's performance was worldly and magical. Blake said J Hud was texting me a few minutes ago about how excited she was to be watching this. This is your moment and your time.

Christiana, Kaleb, and Britton might be in some trouble tomorrow. Who do you think is moving forward and who is going home?

The Voice Season 14: 24 People Perform in 2 Hours..... Say What!?!?

Team Kelly:

Alexa Capelli sang It Hurt So Bad by Susan Tedeschi-- Tough song to sing and Alexa did well. Her higher register was on point. 

Caleb Lee sang You Don't Even Know Who I Am by Patty Loveless-- To me, Caleb is already a star. 

Tish Hayness Keys sang Nothing Left For You by Sam Smith-- Tish's voice was so soulful, this performance was no exception. 

Brynn Cartelli sang Unstoppable by Sia-- This definitely had some pitch issues, ouch. She's talented, but this wasn't her night. 

Dylan Hartigan sang Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams-- It was different, I liked his tone, the song was a little bit sleepy for me. 

D.R. King sang Home by Marc Broussard-- I like D.R. so much but this song may have not been the best choice for him. 

Team Kelly Prediction-- Alexa, Tish, and Caleb or D.R. move on. 

Dylan and Brynn are definitely out in my book

Team Adam:

Drew Cole sang Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson-- Did not like the song for him or the vocal, this was a miss for me. 

Mia Boostrom sang Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin-- Coaches were standing for that one, her vocal was good but I didn't love the song. 

Jackie Verna sang Tim McGraw by Taylor Swift-- I liked this performance by Jackie, not the most exciting song, but what I did like is how she made it her own and proved what she would be like as a country artist. 

Rayshun LaMarr sang Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder-- Wow, I loved this, Rayshun is so joyous when he sings. This was great. 

Sharane Calister sang Never Enough by Loren Allred-- I liked this performance, I remember liking past performances more, but she might squeeze through. 

Reid Umstattd sang I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2-- I thought this was a great performance, strong song choice and strong vocal by Reid. 

Team Adam Prediction-- Jackie, Rayshun, and Sharane are moving forward

Drew, Mia, and Reid will go home

Team Blake: 

Austin Giorgio sang Ain't That a Kick in the Head-- That was just so effortless, LOVED it. 

Pryor Baird sang I Was Wrong by Chris Stapleton-- Pryor just sounds so different than anyone else, that's what makes him stand out, this was a great vocal. 

Kyla Jade sang How Great Thou Art-- That started out really amazing and it went down a bit, but she may still move on. 

Gary Edwards sang Finesse by Bruno Mars-- I wasn't a huge fan of the arrangement on this, but I like Gary. 

Spensha Baker sang I Still Believe in You by Vince Gill-- Moments of brilliance but pitch issues at point. 

WILKES sang Brother by NEEDTOBREATHE-- An indie artist at heart. Love what he stands for but will it take him through.

Team Blake Prediction: Austin, Pryor, and Spensha or Kyla are moving forward....

Gary, and Wilkes are going home

Team Alicia:

Johnny Bliss sang America America by Luis Miguel-- This was a little out there for me, but I like him in this competition. 

Kelsea Johnson sang You Know I'm No Good by Amy Winehouse-- I loved Kelsea, I think she is going to be a force in this competition. 

Terrence Cunningham sang How Come U Don't Call Me by Prince-- One of my absolute faves in this whole thing. Amazing song choice and unreal vocal, "Prince-like". 

Jackie Foster sang Never Tear Us Apart by INXS-- What a performance!!! That may have been THE performance of the night. Her vocals were smoking. 

Christiana Danielle sang Hey Ya by Outkast-- That was crazy creative. I loved that too! I think Alicia has the best overall team. 

Britton Buchanan sang Some Kind of Wonderful by Grand Funk Railroad-- At first, I wasn't crazy about this, but the more he got into the performance, the more I could see him emotionally buying in. I loved this too. 

Team Alicia Prediction: Jackie, Terrence, and Christiana or Britton are moving forward

Sadly Johnny and Kelsea are going home

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Brynn, Sharane, Kyla and Britton advanced to the Top 12

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.

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Team Alicia: Jamai vs. Sharane Calister sang Mercy by Shawn Mendes-- To be honest, I was not thrilled with either but, if I had to choose, Jamai had more vocal control to me. Kelly said Sharane you had so much ache in your voice, and I'd lean towards you. Alicia said Jamai you have grown exponentially and Sharane it's like you've liked 11 lives and you're only 24. 

Alicia chose Sharane, and likened her to Beyonce 

Team Kelly: Brynn Cartelli vs. Dylan Hartigan sang Ready for It by Taylor Swift-- I thought that they were both great. Brynn had a lot of power and energy. Dylan brought a lot of personality and swag. Alicia said, I like people that get on the floor Dylan because it shows that you really want it. Adam said, are you really 14 Brynn? You're a star. I'd go with you. Blake said you're both young-- Dylan you have a good voice and Brynn you're a star, but it got pretty loud for Dylan. 

Kelly chose Brynn, and Blake stole Dylan! 

Team Blake: Jesslee vs. Kyla Jade sang One Last Time by Arianna Grande-- I think both ladies did a great job considering this song was so far out of their lane in terms of vocal style. Kelly really got into it, I could tell she was really feeling Kyla. Alicia said both of them shined and reminded Kyla not to shut down on her greatness. I think like Blake said, she is so used to being in the background that she almost isn't used to being in the lead. Blake said Kyla really had to figure out how to not be a background singer. 

Blake chose Kyla

Team Adam: Rayshun LaMarr vs. Tish Haynes Keys sang Sweet Thing by Chaka Kahn-- Wow, I don't dance, at all, ever! These two had me wanting to get up and dance. They were so good, their voices blended well and were so soulful. Kelly and Adam were up out of their seats, now this is a legit battle! Both of them deserve to move on. Adam said you both had a moment and that happened cause you were together. Kelly said Tish you remind me so much of Chaka and Aretha, I'd love both of you on my team. Alicia said you both were amazing. Adam said I love you both equally and both should be in this competition. 

Adam chose Rayshun and Kelly stole Tish

Team Alicia: Christiana Danielle vs. Shana Halligan sang Use Somebody by Kings of Leon-- I actually did not love the way they changed up that song, I wish it would have been more true to the original. Adam said that there is something very unique about Christiana. Alicia loved it and thought that they killed it. Hey, that's all that matters!

Alicia chose Christiana

Team Kelly: D.R. King vs. Jackie Foster sang Sign of the Times by Harry Styles-- Alicia said it was her fave battle so far. Oh wow, I disagree Alicia! I thought the battle from Team Adam was the best one. I will agree this was a close second. Both of them had strong voices. D.R. has an unreal falsetto, it's so clear and Jackie has so much power behind her voice. Adam said that they were astonishing, and Kelly said that she loves them both and couldn't imagine pairing them with anyone else. This was a standing ovation but all 4 coaches. Unsure why Rayshun and Tish wasn't a standing ovation as well. 

Kelly chose D.R., and there was a triple steal for Jackie

Adam said Jackie what you did is definitive. Alicia said Jackie you stood on your own, separate from D.R. Blake said I love Jackie, and reminded her about how he stole Chloe last year. 

Jackie chose Adam   

So many amazing singers tonight--- BIG voices! Who impressed me? Every battle that had a steal.... these vocalists are contenders-- Brynn, Dylan, Tish, Rayshun, D.R. King, Jackie is a dark horse. 

The Voice Season 14: The Blinds Conclude and I'm Praying for the Battle Rounds

Genesis Diaz sang Praying by Kesha-- I like her song choice and I actually liked the style choices she made with the song. I did think there was a little bit too much growling. Adam turned at the last minute, bu he was first, Blake actually turned right after the song ended. Adam said do you want to be with a leader or a follower.
Genesis chose Adam

Sharane Calister sang Make it Rain by Ed Sheeran-- Sharane just has a killer range and her vocals are so focused and strong. Alicia turned and kept begging Kelly to turn because she was so good but she was skeptical of turning because she didn't think she had a chance against Alicia. Kelly said, I had to turn at the end because to not turn for talent like yours is disrespectful.
Sharane chose Alicia

Dallas Caroline sang You Are Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson-- I wasn't crazy about Dallas, but evidently the coaches liked her a lot. Not particularly surprising.... that she chose..... Blake. Kelly was hoping that maybe country artists will come out and they will now have to choose her or Adam because Blake's team is full.
Dallas chose Blake

Jackie Verna sang Peter Pan by Kelsea Ballerini-- Jackie was great, I didn't love the song, but she had so much conviction in her performance. Adam turned, and he was so happy she was a great country singer and not on Blake's team. She said I love you Blake and he said, I love you too. Adam was happy that his team is full and she's like Cassidy Pope.
Adam chose Jackie

Amber Sauer sang Shape of You by Ed Sheeran-- O-M-G! I love how she flipped this Ed Sheeran song and I am sure he's loving it too! Her interpretation, the range, the sheer vocal ability. Amber will be a force in this competition. And Kelly wins her!
Kelly chose Amber

Amber, Genesis, and Sharane are my girls! I'll be watching for them.... hopefully in the lives.