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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Voice Season 24: Send Me an Angel.....

Team Legend:

SUPER SAVE Azan sang Adorn by Miguel-- I loved her rendition of this, she sounded amazing. This super save has to go through to the live shows. She put her own style and swag on it just like Miguel. Reba said I loved your stage presence, I couldn't take my eyes off you.  Niall said that was your best performance, the runs were so tasteful. Gwen said you walked in and sang that song with such ease, it was sexy and swaggy. John said I wouldn't change anything. 



Kristen Brown sang Need You Now by Lady A-- Okay, so I liked it but I did not love it. I wanted more angst and emotion in her voice. Reba said you made the country crowd so proud. Gwen was regretting letting her go. John thought she had great breath control and that is was perfectly executed. 

Kaylee Shimizu sang You Put a Move on My Heart by Quincy Jones and Tamia-- Amazing! Wow! I did not think she could top her previous performances, this was amazing for me. One of my favorite voices in this competition. Reba said you are destined for stardom. John said you have so much composure, death, and range; you are so special Kaylee. 



Taylor Deneen sang Get Here by Oleta Adams-- This was so tasteful and beautiful. Taylor is such a gifted vocalist. She is mature and poised beyond her years. John is going to have some tough decisions to make because he has a stacked team full of stellar vocalists. Reba said way to go. Gwen said this is one of my favorite songs and it is so perfect for your voice, I would buy your record tomorrow. John said you carry yourself with such elegance, it felt like you were putting on a great concert.



Lila Forde sang Angel from Montgomery by John Prine-- I love how her personality shone through in this performance. Her vocals were unique and her tone was warm all the way through. She was just so so good! Niall said you were incredible, you are one of my favorite acts on the voice. Gwen said you sound like someone who has a 70s vibe but it flows through you naturally. Reba said you are the complete package. John called her runs fresh but classic. 



Mac Royals sang Untitled by D'Angelo-- He is so good. This was such a good song choice for him. I loved the whole performance start to finish. Gwen said I was blown away, I loved how you were on the stage, everything. Reba said I am so proud of you and I know your grandma would be too. Niall said I felt like I was just watching the finale. John said I put you up there with the best I have ever been around. You are rewarding the leap of faith I took. 



John chose Mac, Lila, and Azan.... I think John made the right choices but I am awfully sorry to see Kaylee and Taylor go because they are both immensely talented. 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Voice Season 24: Unstoppable Performance in These Three Way Knockouts

Team Legend

Deejay Young singing Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) -- This was a bit of an obscure song choice. 

Lila Forde singing Fire and Rain by James Taylor -- I like this for her, even though it was a little sleepy, it displayed the nuances of her voice so well. 

Stee singing Pretty Wings by Maxwell-- This was such a beautiful performance. He is a singer who knows who he is. This was my fave performance. 

John chose Lila and Gwen stole Stee. 

Montaged: 

Team Gwen

BIAS singing You Should Probably Leave by Chris Stapleton beat Jason Arcilla  and Jenna Marquis 

Team Niall

Claudia B singing Don't Know Why by Nora Jones -- Boring song choice for her, she is super talented but undersold herself on this one. I love her more than the song. 

Huntley singing Dead or Alive by Jon Bon Jovi -- He is a favorite for me in this competition. I can definitely see him winning it all. His voice is just so clutch. 

Noah Spencer singing Where Rainbows Never Die by The Steeldrivers -- I am a huge Noah fan. He is unique, young, and talented. I am not super familiar with this song, I was hoping he'd do something more main stream, but he makes me a believer every time I hear him. 

Niall chose Huntley, saved Claudia B., and Reba stole Noah. John tried to steal Claudia and Noah! Wow this was quite the trio. 



Team Reba

Ms Monet singing Best of my Love-- I loved this performance, Ms Monet has such attitude and personality and really sold the song. She is also such a talented vocalist. 

Rachele Nguyen singing Die from a Broken Heart by Maddie & Tae-- She's experienced so much growth but the other two outshined her. 

Ruby Leigh singing Blue by Leann Rimes-- This performance was original country. There is something about Ruby that makes you feel like you're in a time capsule. 

Reba chose Ruby


Team Gwen 

Kara Tenae singing Leave Get Out by Jojo-- Loved her performance, she's the real deal from a soul perspective. 

Kristen Brown singing This One's for the Girls by Martina McBride-- Oh wow, this was good, she impressed me. 

CORii singing Ain't It Fun by Paramore-- Fun performance, I enjoy watching CORii perform. 

Gwen chose Kara and John stole Kristen 



Tuesday Episode

Team Legend

Brandon Montel singing Nobody Gets Me by SZA-- Brandon did have great presence, he was very connected to the song. 

Taylor Deneen singing Sweet Thing by Rufus and Chaka Kahn-- One of my fave songs. Wow, the coaches were all on their feet for Taylor. She was so good, in such good voice tonight. Loved her. She and Mac should move on is my opinion here. 

Mac Royals singing Lost Without You by Robin Thicke-- Mac was so good, that was so flipping impressive, the vocals, the look everything. I loved this, he is a star. 

John chose Mac and saved Taylor 




Montaged Team Reba: Reba chose Jordan Rainer over Caitlin Quisenberry and Elizabeth Evans

Team Niall

Alexa Wildish singing Believe by Cher-- I love how she put her own interpretation of the song. It reinvented the lyrics for me. 

Julia Roome singing Unstoppable by Sia-- Wow! At 13, this young lady is impressive. Her vocal for this was sick!!! 

Lennon Vanderdoes singing I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz-- Lennon has such a unique tone. You have to really use your breath well for this song and he absolutely did. 

Niall chose Alexa











Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Voice Season 24: These Battles Were Everything I Wanted

 Team Reba brought us Al Boogie and Ruby Leigh singing Jolene by Dolly Parton-- I really wish both could move forward, but I have a feeling it's just going to be Ruby. Al was so good though and should be so proud of who he is as an artist which is authentically country. Niall said Al your tone is infectious, Ruby your tone is so beautiful. Gwen said your presence is not that of a teenager Ruby, Al your stage presence is really strong. John said you both were compelling, Al you killed it man. Ruby I love that cry in your voice, you feel so in possession of your identity as an artist. Reba thought the performance showed their personality as artists. Reba chose Ruby. 


Team Gwen brought us Joslynn Rose and Rudi singing My Immortal by Evanescence-- Amy Lee is one of my faves so hearing this was amazing. Joslynn was a little pitchy. I appreciated Rudi's soulful understated power. John liked how Josslyn started, and he liked how Rudi came into her own. He chose Rudi. Reba said she loved when Josslyn opened her eyes, she loved Rudi's stage presence and voice. Niall said Rudi's performance was flawless, such an impressive sing. Josslyn the way you started out was brilliant, you're just poised. Gwen said this is a tough song to sing. She appreciated both ladies and said there isn't really a winner. However she picked Rudi. 


Team Niall brought us Reid Zingale and Noah Spencer singing Lego House by Ed Sheeran-- Oh my goodness, another song I'm obsessed with. Reid you can tell is a seasoned performer, but for me my pick would be Noah. I am obsessed with his voice, his tone is just so cool. John said he would lean towards Noah. Niall said Reid your tone made me turn. Noah you're a touch closed off but there's something so intriguing, it's like I want to hear more. Niall picked Noah. 


Team Legend brought us Azan and Taylor Deneen singing Do It by Chloe x Halle-- Wow!!! For me, Azan won that. She sold the song, I loved her soulfulness. To me, her voice was Beyonce before Beyonce became too big. Reba said their talent is off the charts. Niall said, Taylor you were brilliant, Azan your stage presence was spectacular; I'd lean to Azan. Gwen said Azan you command more attention. I enjoyed every minute, thank you. John said Azan you're so magnetic, and Taylor you came through and were really confident. John chose Taylor. Niall and Reba are trying to steal Azan. Azan chose Niall. 


Team Niall brought us Alexa Wildish and LVNDR singing Everything I Wanted by Billie Eilish-- Both ladies were so good, but for me there was something magical about Alexa. Gwen said LVNDR you're so stylized you stand out. Alexa you are so classic and so powerful. John said that was so beautiful, LVNDR you were influenced by Billie, Alexa there was something arresting about your voice. I'd pick Alexa. Reba said LVNDR you have that airy, soft, and tender voice. Alexa I love how you looked at the audience and conveyed how you're feeling. I'd pick Alexa. Niall said neither of you deserve to go home. I'm going with my gut feeling. Niall chose Alexa. 



Montaged performance: Team Gwen: Jenna Marquis vs. Claire Heilig sang Flowers by Miley Cyrus. Gwen chose Jenna. 

Team Legend brought us Elizabeth Evans and Kaylee Shimizu singing Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo-- Woah, that ending was stellar. I mean the whole thing was though. Can I pick both of them? Reba said that was fantastic, Elizabeth when you hit that big note I was in awe, Kaylee your range. Niall said that was the best version of that song I have ever heard. Kaylee your runs are phenomenal. Elizabeth you're just a different beast. Gwen called both of them gifted. John said that was stunning, both of you are interesting and cool. Elizabeth you're quirky but you can also flat out sing. Kaylee you're so polished at such a young age, it's stunning to watch. John picked Kaylee. Reba stole Elizabeth right as she was about the leave the stage. 



Monday, October 16, 2023

The Voice Season 24: The Final Round of Blinds, Part 7

Huntley, 33, sang She Talks to Angels by Black Crows-- Huntley has a big, mature, rock voice. I loved him, so effortless. Reba said she heard Chris Stapleton. Niall heard some James Morrison in him, he said you sing your own way, very direct, and such power. Gwen said your voice is so automatic, you sound like you've been singing forever, on stage, performing. John said your voice has so much polish, you're so humble. Your voice just sounds so ready. Huntley brought his six year old daughter Stella out on stage and she chose Niall. 

4 CHAIRS

Score: 10 out of 10



Azan, 28, sang Golden by Jill Scott-- One of my fave female voices this season. I loved her soul and the ease with which she navigated through the song. I was digging her runs and how she dug into the song. It was a gritty and soulful performance. Reba and John turned, she should have been four chairs. John loved her positive energy and her song choice. Reba loved the song and her energy. Azan chose John. 

Score: 10 out of 10



Eli Ward, 21, sang Bruises by Lewis Capaldi-- Eli struggled through that performance quite a but. Gwen mentioned that it faltered after she turned. Reba turned also and said she turned because his tone was so different. Niall said he did not turn because of the pitch issues. He's got some work to do and I think he chose Gwen because she said that she could help. 

Score: 5 out of 10

Brailey Lenderman, 33, sang If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crowe-- Okay, so Gwen and Niall turned around. It wasn't that great. I found it pitchy; there were lots of pitch issues throughout the performance. Gwen liked the character, personality, and heart in her voice. Niall believes she has audition nerves but chose a big song. Gwen tried to convince Brailey that she would be distracted by Niall, but she said she has a super hot husband at home so..... Brailey picked Niall.  

Score:  7 out of 10

Dylan Carter, 20, sang I Look to You by Whitney Houston-- Dylan is amazing and his performance was so heartfelt. He is gifted. He was supposed to sing this song at his mom's funeral but he couldn't get through it, so this was his second chance. Dylan is emotional and the coaches are too. Reba said she loves songs that you can take spiritual or secular, and Dylan said so much emotion. Reba said I felt the emotion, it touched my heart, and I could see you were emotional. Niall said he felt some nerves, but believes Dylan is special. Gwen said your voice is so warm. Dylan told John this was my mom's dream before it was mine, and John said your mom is so proud of you. Dylan chose Reba. 

4 CHAIRS

Score: 10 out of 10



Claire Heilig, 30, sang Tennessee Orange by Megan Moroney-- One chair turn by Gwen. The performance was very monotone. She has a pretty voice, so it will be interesting to see if with better song choices she can turn it around. Claire wanted Gwen to turn for her. Reba said she wished her team was not full. 

Score: 6 out of 10

Lennon Vanderdoes, 27, sang The Night We Met by Lord Huron-- I am not familiar with that song but that was so good! I loved it. His voice was technically perfection. Just stunning. John, Gwen, and Niall all turned. Niall said it was one of his favorite voices this season. John said his performance was a tour de force, and he belongs out there making records. Lennon said I am a storyteller and you're my hero Niall, which is why ultimately, Lennon chose Niall. 

Score: 10 out of 10 


Taylor Deneen, 23, sang Redbone by Childish Gambino-- Flawless performance, tons of soul, John was up dancing, and Niall and Reba were wishing that they still had space on their teams to push. Niall felt how I did and called her performance flawless. Reba said your voice and your range is astounding. John said that was incredible, he pitched only having one spot left. You kept getting better. Gwen loved how feminine Taylor's voice is. Taylor chose John. 

Score: 10 out of 10



Calla Prejean, 22, You're So Vain by Carly Simon-- Not a huge fan of this song. Rather tame and somewhat boring performance, but Gwen turned. 

Score: 5 out of 10