Showing posts with label Sophia Liano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sophia Liano. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Voice Season 30: All I Wanted ... was for these battles to last forever

Team Queen: Mia Knight vs. Sophia Liano sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman-- Both girls are awesome. My personal preference here is Mia, but I think they are both amazing. Adam thought Sophia's tone was amazing. He said with Mia, she has this ability to sound mature beyond her years. Queen said Sophia's vocals were amazing, and she said Mia leveled up and leveled up. Queen chose Mia. 


Team Riley: Brayden Howell vs. Cade Mower sang Wondering Why by The Red Clay Strays-- There's something so free and fearless about Brayden's vocal. He sings with this reckless abandon. Kelly said you are so cool Brayden, the way you sustained notes without the vibrato; Cade you have this sexy raspy thing. Queen said Cade I wanted you on my team, but Brayden gave you a run for your money today. Riley choses Cade.


Team Adam: Lexi Stephens vs. Marilyn Hucek sang All I Wanted by Paramore-- Lexi is a powerhouse, and I would go with her, but Marilyn had a voice that reminded me more of the style of the song. Queen called both of them a gift. Kelly said Marilyn you are a sneaky sly fox with your voice, it's so fun. Kelly said Lexi you are like the mountain lions I see on my property, you are fierce and ferocious, and I don't know what you're gonna do next. Adam spoke about how much the performance had grown since rehearsal. He had to move forward with who he felt he could win with hand he chose Lexi. 


Team Kelly: Kavi Nyx vs. Brooklyn Marie sang Titanium by Sia-- What a cool performance, they could not have sounded more different. I would lean more with Brooklyn Marie, I just genuinely love the tone in her voice. Kelly said they are both the most unique singers on her team. She said Brooklyn has a pureness to her voice and Kavi has a sexiness to her voice. Kelly chose Brooklyn. 


Team Adam: Destinee Monroe vs. Dakota Cohen sang Bring Me to Life by Evanescence-- Destinee from a performance perspective was off the charts. Dakota sounded like a true rocker. Queen said she wants to see more of this. Riley commented on Dakota's voice and Destinee's performance. Kelly loved Destinee's presence, and Dakota came in more tender. She loved the juxtaposition. Adam said Dakota has "it", he had to go with her really cool tone; Adam chose Dakota. Queen stole Destinee. 



Up next..... Cut week! 

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The Voice Season 30: I Surrent to Night 4 of the Blinds

Cade Mower sang Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan-- He was a quick four chair turn. His voice and his tone are intriguing. He reminds me a little bit of Morgan Wallen. Adam said I'm proud of you and me for turning around first, barely beat Kelly. Kelly was like "Adam is working hard down there". He said I work hard for the people I love. He brought up unlikely pairings. Queen said speaking of unlikely pairings. Riley said he pictures Cade going out on tour with him and he put his cowboy hat on. Kelly said she knows how to navigate a competition well. 
Cade chose Riley


Bryan Jaymes sang Every Time You Go Away by Paul Young-- I loved his take on this song, he slowed it down and made it really soulful. Queen liked how he made the song his own. Bryan is from New Orleans. Kelly said he has an incredible range. I am so shocked that Kelly did not turn. Adam said he loved how he took the song and turned it into his own thing. He cited Javier Colon on his team season one. Riley said you are going to be successful on this show no matter who you choose. 
Bryan chose Queen


Allie Rae sang Black Velvet by Alannah Myles-- I think Adam is being guarded. He didn't turn. She's 15! Wow! She sounds amazing and so controlled on that vocal. Kelly, Riley, and Queen turned. Kelly loved how the song showed her range. Queen said you didn't reach too far but you reached far enough. Allie cited Chris Stapleton as an influence. Kelly said we're so alike. Riley said he loved how different she is, and used his "First In" on Allie, so she is on Team Riley. 


Connor Closs sang Too Sweet by Hosier-- He was good! I love how I could hear every word of the song. That was so energetic and refreshing. Adam and Riley turned. Connor is from NJ! Queen is bummed that she didn't turn. Riley said that's a tough song and he did it justice. He needs someone with a soul vibe on his team. Adam said enough about them. He said you did such a great job with the chorus of the song. We live in a similar vocal range and I'd love to work with you. 


Serrin Joy sang Be Without You By Mary J Blige-- no one turned, she just sounded out of breath. 

Saade sang Oscar Winning Tears by Raye-- Okay she got three out of four to turn. Adam didn't turn. Kelly said you crushed that. Riley introduced himself and she said I know who you are. 
Saade said she grew up listening to Kelly Clarkson! 


Everett  Bounds sang Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt-- Kelly said she was singing harmony the whole time. Riley was the only one who turned and it made sense. He is the perfect coach for Everett. He has one of those true authentic rock country voices.


Sophia Liano sang I Surrender by Celine Dion-- She chose Team Queen

Anna McElroy sang 80s Mercedes by Maren Morris-- I did not care for that. Kelly, Riley, and Queen all turned. Adam was smart to pass here. Kelly is basically conceding because she thinks Anna is going to choose Riley. Queen said you came on the stage and showed who was boss.  Wow! I seriously thought that she was going to pick Riley! She picked Kelly!  


Julia Clark sang Bellyache by Billie Eilish-- I have to be honest, I didn't like the song at all. I think she has a good voice but the song went nowhere for me. Queen and Adam turned. Queen felt like there was a whole vibe with that song. Julia chose Adam. 


Cal Cook sang The Dress by Dijon-- Adam was the only one who turned here. 

Brett Tomberlin sang Your Man by Josh Turner-- I had a feeling no one was going to turn. 

Chari sang Get Here by Oleta Adams-- She sounded amazing; her voice was so full and round and warm. Riley said that was an amazing performance. You filled the room with your voice, it was flawless. Kelly said what a gift, what have you been doing? Kelly said you are incredible, you're why this show was created, and I can't wait to see what you do on my team. Adam said did you see who won last season? Alexxia Jay and she had an incredible coach, and she said was it you? And he said I am glad you mentioned that. Queen said crown is off to you, thank you for that. Queen said I've never won the voice, but I'd love to be your coach. Riley said I've never won, maybe we could do it together. Chari chose Queen. 


My picks:
Cade Mower
Bryan Jaymes
Connor Closs