The Voice Season 26: The Party is Not Over Til the Top 8 Sing Live for a Spot in the Finale

Team Snoop: Christina Eagle sang Man I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain-- I agree Christina is a better entertainer than she is a singer. But that is a big part of the industry today, she always brings such fire and passion to her performances. Reba said the performance was wonderful and she knocked it out of the park. 

Team Gwen: Jan Dan sang Open Arms by Journey-- I feel like this is a little bit of a sleepy song choice for Jan Dan. His past performances have been successful because he has chosen meaningful songs and put some soul into them. Michael complimented his song choice. Gwen said every single note was perfect.  

Team Reba: Adam Bohanan sang What's Going On by Marvin Gaye-- Loved this rendition of the song and how he stayed true to the melody but made it his own. Gwen said you're easy but in control. Snoop said I've watched you grow on this show and I'm proud. Reba said that happiness and joyfulness is infectious. 

Team Gwen: Sydney Sterlace sang When the Party's Over by Billie Eilish-- I love this song. Sydney is just so mature and talented beyond her years. This performance was just stunning, her vocals were flawless and everyone was on their feet. Snoop said Sydney, my God, you just always make me shed a tear. You've grown so much on the show. Michael said you're so settled in yourself, you picked a tough song, you came out here and powered through that and made it yours. Gwen said, I am blown away. You make us all feel something. 

Tean Buble: Shye sang The Joke by Brandi Carlile-- I loved the way Shye interpreted this song. It was emotional and heartfelt. I thought the way she ended the song was so impactful to have just her voice. The coaches were all on their feet. Gwen said with this song I can see what you're going to become. Your voice is so timeless, unique, and identifiable. Reba said your voice stood out from the first time I heard you. You mesmerize me, great performance. Michael said, I have never heard anyone that sounds like you Shye. 

Team Snoop: Jeremy Beloate sang I Who Have Nothing by Tom Jones-- Every performance with Jeremy is big, it's a production, it's epic. It's like we have gone to this blockbuster movie and the lead song from the soundtrack comes on at the end. Snoop just left. LOL. Gwen said, Jeremy, you're just rare. I love it. That was amazing. Snoop said, America, pick up your phone and vote for Jeremy. 

Team Reba: Danny Joseph sang I Was Wrong by Chris Stapleton-- Wow! I loved Danny's performance, there is something so polished and real about him. He needs to make a record, like he has paid his dues and deserves it. Gwen said you're just so cool, you're weird, you play the guitar, I love you. Reba said way to go Danny, I loved what you played on the guitar, your performance was so great, so proud of you.  

Team Buble: Sofronio Vasquez sang If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley-- That was such a genuine and heartfelt performance. The song and the dynamics just grew and grew and grew. Michael just said that he is so proud of Sofronio. 

My top 5 predictions: Sydney, Sofronio, Shye, Jeremy, and Danny 

The Voice Season 26: Team Buble Road to the Playoffs

Team Buble: 

The advisor for Team Buble was Carley Pearce, love her! 

Shye sang Story of my Life by One Direction-- Hmmm I can see the coaches are loving this. I am okay with it. Three out of four coaches on their feet. Reba thought it was incredible. She felt the song came through her eyes. Snoop gave her a ten. Gwen said she found herself before their eyes. Michael said some people just got it and we can't explain it. 

Jaukeem Fortson sang Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson-- I love how much he has grown and the purity of his vocal. Reba liked how he made the song his own and she's proud of him. Snoop said I haven't seen you catch the holy spirit. Michael said you can execute. You filled this whole place up with love. 

Sloane Simon sang Good Luck Babe by Chapell Roan-- Wow! I felt like she really connected to the song. Gwen said it felt like the song was hers and she worked it and was confident. Snoop said your dad is so proud of you, and I am proud of you. Michael said I love you so much and I am so proud of you. He said what a resilient beautiful woman she is. She lost her dad the Sunday before these shows taped. I cannot imagine the inner strength she had to have to do that performance. 

Cameron Wright sang Exhale Shoop Shoop by Whitney Houston-- Cameron gave such an inspired and spiritual performance. I loved the personal touches he put on the song. Michael said I have nothing but love, reverence, and respect for you. You are at such peace, there was such a sense of self control. 

Sofronio Vasquez sang Crying by Roy Orbison-- Oh my goodness, the performance was everything I expected and more. Snoop said it felt like I was watching the end of some big movie. He said magnifico. Gwen said it kept building to a place that I did not think was possible. Reba said too tackle that song took guts. Michael said I love being part of your evolution. He said, I knew we were meant to be together from the beginning. Snoop said Michael has the strongest team. I think Snoop and Michael ultimately did have the strongest teams. 

I have no idea who Michael is going to choose. 

For me, I am going with Sofronio and Cameron or Sloane. 

Michael chose Sofronio and Shye. 

The Voice Season 26: One Last Time or Win the Knockout

Team Gwen:

Felsmere sang Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield-- I loved Felsmere's performance, that song was soulful and perfect for her. 

Gabrielle Zabosky sang Used to be Young by Miley Cyrus-- This performance was so heartfelt. I felt that Gabrielle personally connected to the song. She talked about her story and how she and her family went through some tough times. 

Kaye Sibal sang One Last Time by Ariana Grande-- I actually loved this performance on her. What a great song choice and so convincing. 

Michael said Kaye what an amazing song. He loved Gabrielle's vocal and would choose her.  Snoop liked how Felsmere interpretted the song, and said Gabrielle gave him chills. He said Kay was heartwarming. 

Team Reba: 

Katie O sang Turn on the Radio by Reba-- and moved on! Frankie Torres and Kendall Eugene became cannon fodder which was sad because both of them were great singers. 

Team Buble: 

Edward Preble sang Send in the Clowns by Frank Sinatra-- What a talent! Oh my goodness, he's the real deal. 

J Paul sang Kiss from a Rose by Seal-- J Paul did his own interpretation of the song and I felt like it was beautiful. 

Shye sang The One That Got Away by Katy Perry-- She has a beautiful voice, like Tracy Chapman. 

Snoop said Shye so much believability in your performance. J Paul, you made that song your own. Edward I felt like I closed my eyes and Frank Sinatra was on stage. Reba said Edward you've fascinated me since the beginning, you're a mature voice. Gwen felt J Paul won the knockout. Shye rich, tender, special voice, no one will sound like you. J Paul you have no boundaries, that song was your truth. Edward we stand on the shoulders of our heroes. You're a good soul. It's a pleasure to have beautiful talent here. Michael chose Shye! And Reba stole Edward! 

The Voice Season 26: The Battles Bring Back the Summer Breeze

Team Reba: Deon Jones vs. Danny Joseph singing It's a Man's Man's World by James Brown-- That was amazing! I love Danny's passion. Deon has this gravel in his voice that is so amazing. Gwen thought this performance looked really well. She said both of them are so gifted.  I would not be able to choose, I'd need both of them. Snoop said that song is deep and you both sang it with the same conviction. Reba chose Danny. Gwen stole Deon! Well done! He was so good. 

Team Snoop: Brad Sample vs. Jake Tankersley singing Stuck on You by Lionel Ritchie--  Hmm interesting, I did not love this song choice for them. I'll let you be the judge, weigh in in the comments. I actually prefer Brad's voice. Reba said it was the perfect combo because of the differences in your voice. She liked both of them. Michael loved the song choice. He would lean towards Jake. Gwen thought it was a good battle and reminded Jake that she blocked Reba. Snoop picked Jake. 

Team Gwen: Cozy Len vs. Felsmere singing Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts-- Wow! I LOVE how they completely transformed this song and gave it this soulful sound. Both of them sound amazing. Gwen is bringing it this season as a coach. Reba thought it was the perfect duet. Snoop appreciated how Cozy left Felsmere take the lead. He would lean towards Felsmere cause Gwen can coach to who she is. Gwen said she needed to go with who she could take further at this moment. Gwen chose Felsmere. 

Team Buble:  Shye vs. Jamison Puckett singing Love Yourself by Justin Bieber-- Great song choice for them. I feel like Michael is such a lover of music and artistry. He is great at coaching. They are both so good and they're authentic, each of them is so special and different from what's out there. They are not just singers but artists. Gwen said it was so smooth, I just wanted to hear more. You both are equally gifted. Snoop and Reba could not decide. Michael said I want to thank you both. Michael chose Shye. 

Team Reba: Creigh Riepe vs. Lauren Michael Sellers singing You Will Be Found by Sam Smith and Summer Walker-- I absolutely LOVED everything about this. They both deserve to continue. I did not know Creigh had all that. Lauren I knew was amazing. This was like a full take me to church moment. Gwen said she might go with Creigh. Snoop said I felt like I was at a show. I would go with Lauren because of her control. Reba said Lauren is ferocious and Creigh is so alive. Reba chose Lauren. 

Team Gwen: Jose Luis vs. Austyns Stancil singing Lay Me Down by Sam Smith-- I thought that they were both great. The arrangement was a little awkward. I think I would go with Austyns if it was me. Jose reminds me of Asher Havon who won last season. Snoop said it felt like you all were together and you allowed each other to have that moment. Michael said you lit this place up. Reba said you will not lose picking either one of them. Gwen chose Jose. Someone is going to steal Austyns, I know it! Reba, Snoop, and Michael all went in to steal Austyns. Snoop said I wanted you the first time and didn't get you, I wanted you the second time, and I'm gonna get you. Michael said you just filled this place up with love. I can help you get to where you want to be. 

I am looking forward to see who Austyns is going to choose. So far only one person from my Voice fantasy team has been eliminated and that was Brad.  

The Voice Season 26: Night 4 of the Blinds

Recap of who is on my Voice Fantasy Team so far.... 

1. Jake Tankersley

2. Danny Joseph

3. Kendall Eugene

4. Sydney Sterlace

5. Mor Ilderton

6. Felsmere

7. Tanner Frick

8. Austyns Stancil 

9. Edward Preble

10. Jeremy Beloate

11. Frankie Torres

Up first....

J. Paul sang I Keep Forgettin' by Michael McDonald-- J. has a great voice, so unique and so controlled. Reba said he sounded like a woman. Gwen said she would be a good cheerleader for him, but Michael said he would be a collaborator. J. Paul picked Michael. Snoop promised to steal later. 

Sloane Simon sang Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield-- I loved the arrangement of this song, and how Sloan made it her own. She is someone I could see as a dark horse in this competition. Michael and Gwen turned, and Sloan picked Team Gwen. 

Michael Alexandersson sang Ain't That a Kick in the Head-- I thought he had great character and seeing him-- he did not match his voice. Gwen and Snoop turned, and Michael surprisingly did not, despite this being his genre. Michael chose Snoop! 

Jamison Puckett sang Faithfully by Journey--  I am enjoying all the unique voice this season but this was a little too out of my element. I was not following and not believing. Reba and Michael took a while to turn but did, and Jamison picked Michael. 

Gabrielle Zabosky sang Mr. Know it All by Kelly Clarkson-- This was another artist I was underwhelmed with, she sounded off somehow throughout the performance. It was almost like she was flat? Somehow she got a 4 chair turn complete with a block-- Reba blocked Snoop. Gabrielle picked Gwen. 

Christina Eagle sang Wildflowers and Wild Horses by Lainey Wilson-- You can hear the passion in her voice and some pain due to her own life experience losing both of her parents at a young age. Only Snoop turns, what a score, cause she is good. Snoop loved her spirit.  

Jaukeem Fortson sang Easy On Me by Adele-- He is the youngest in this competition. He also sings with a maturity beyond his years. I feel like personally he might be a little young for a competition like this but he certainly has the talent. Everyone turns but Gwen, and Gwen regrets not turning. Jaukeem picks Team Reba, smart young man! 

Kevin James Graham sings Stay with Me by Rod Stewart-- Kevin is a character singer for sure, and we have no idea what he looks like until Reba turns and she is the only one who did so he is on Team Reba. 

Shye sang Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five for Fighting-- Shye has such talent, her voice is different! It's full and rich, yet she is so young at only 17. She is a deserved four chair turn! Snoop tells her that she is made for this. Reba says her voice is like butter. However, in the end she picks Michael. 

Voice Fantasy Team: 

1. Jake Tankersley

2. Danny Joseph

3. Kendall Eugene

4. Sydney Sterlace

5. Mor Ilderton

6. Felsmere

7. Tanner Frick

8. Austyns Stancil 

9. Edward Preble

10. Jeremy Beloate

11. Frankie Torres

12. J. Paul

13. Sloane Simon

14. Christina Eagle

15. Shye