Team Blake: Dave Fenley sang Use Me by Bill Withers-- Blake said Dave just threw himself into that performance. I like Dave so much and his charisma sold the song for me. I just didn't think it was the right song choice for him.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves-- I loved this song choice for her. Kelly complimented her vocal tone and her storytelling quality.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang Complicated by Avril Lavigne-- Blake said I am such a fan of yours. There is something special about you, a ton of charisma and you sing perfectly. Adam continues to be impressed by her and believes she could win the competition. Reagan is one of my personal favorites. She is so young and her potential is limitless.
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs-- Another odd song choice, I didn't love the repetition of the chorus and towards the end it sounded like shouting. Jennifer said it sounded like being at the Voice baptist church.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt-- I like that this was the song choice because Sam Hunt is contemporary country which is what I could see Kirk doing. Blake said what the hell are you doing up there? You are George Strait fixed with Rascal Flatts. You're one of a kind.
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Long Train Runnin' by The Doobie Brothers-- My hands down fave performance of the night! Chris is truly bringing back this 70's rock style sound. His guitar solo was really strong. Blake called his performance incredible.
Team Kelly: Lynnae Moorer sang Consequences by Camila Cabello-- I think it was so smart to have her doing a current song. Jennifer said you surprise me every time, you look like a star. You continue to raise the bar and you should be proud of yourself. Kelly said you are making each moment count.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang Emotion by The Bee Gees--Stunning vocal! It was different than the Bee Gees and different than Destiny's Child. I loved this! She needs to make the finals. Jennifer and Kelly were on their feet. Jennifer said you are so skilled.
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang The Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine-- Blake said I have been a fan of yours from the beginning. That is my favorite performance of yours so far. I did not realize she was 16. I actually heard her for the first time tonight. Blake was right, this was by far her best performance. Kelly praised her for being a smart singer.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang Cry for You by Jodeci-- Wow! I mean that performance was so him, he is bringing back the classic 90's R&B. Jennifer said you took me back DeAndre. Adam said it was the song everyone wanted him to do but they didn't know that they wanted him to do that. That song does take you back and it was an amazing time in music. DeAndre commands the stage.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston-- Blake, Kelly, and Jenn were on their feet. Jennifer said we will vote for you, you were wonderful, we will see your name in lights. She was incredible. She truly channeled Whitney in that performance.
Chevel, Kymberli, and Dave are my bottom three prediction.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
The Voice Season 15: You Say it's The Top 13
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze sang Let it Be by The Beatles-- What a great tribute. Chris is dedicating this to a young girl from his hometown who was abducted. Chris is one of my favorites, the tone of his voice is so unique. Hopefully being up first is not going to hurt him.
Team Adam: Tyke James sang Everything I Do I Do it For You by Bryan Adams-- He is creative and original, but I was not crazy about his version of the song. Kelly said this is my favorite thing you have done. You stand apart, you're so creative.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe--- DeAndre is probably the most talented vocalist this season. He needs to be a finalist for sure, and anything less would be unfair. Jennifer said that must be a mighty girlfriend for you to dedicate that to her. I love the spirit you brought to the song. Adam calls his voice identifiable! So true Adam!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Diamonds by Rihanna-- Her voice was sharp and affected at points. Her tone overall was warm. I liked this, but didn't love it. Kelly said you sing it different every time.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler-- I think this song is way too old for her. I find her extremely talented for her age, and I hope despite this mistake in singing this, she gets through.
Team Jennifer: SandyRedd sang It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men-- I liked the moments when she came away from her low voice. Her voice was emotional and it really soared. This was a great song choice for her. Beautiful! Blake said I love seeing an emotional side. He said the low register of your voice is amazing.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Little White Church by Little Big Town-- Probably the most energetic performance of the night. Chevel was fierce, did not show her young age at all! She was so experienced and so poised on the stage. I hope this young lady gets through. Kelly talked about how awesome she is at 16.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang I am Changing by Dreamgirls-- Perfect song for her, first night that I really took notice of her and heard her. What a stunning performance! I was surprised that more of a big deal was not made about her performance!
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John-- I wanted to hear a more contemporary song from her. I am not sure how many people are going to vote for her or remember this performance. She might be in danger tonight.
Team Blake: Dave Finley sang Hard to Love by Lee Brice-- Not my fave song but Dave is so genuine and authentic. I loved this. Adam said Dave is one of his favorites in the competition. Blake said that what Dave is doing right now is so important.
Team Kelly: Lynnea Moorer sang Wolves by Selena Gomez-- Lynnea is so inspiring, I loved her! Wolves is not a fave song of mine, but I loved the way she sang it. She made it her own and her voice is beautiful.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang I'm Already There by Lonestar-- Whether or not Kirk wins this competition, he is going to be a HUGE star! Jennifer said I don't care whose team you are on, you are bad, bad, bad.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Adam said Reagan you epitomize what this show stands for. You are a truly amazing artist! Wow, I completely agree, Reagan is well beyond her years. I think she is going to be in the finals too.
Sarah, Kymberli, and Tyke are my bottom three.
Team Adam: Tyke James sang Everything I Do I Do it For You by Bryan Adams-- He is creative and original, but I was not crazy about his version of the song. Kelly said this is my favorite thing you have done. You stand apart, you're so creative.
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico sang I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe--- DeAndre is probably the most talented vocalist this season. He needs to be a finalist for sure, and anything less would be unfair. Jennifer said that must be a mighty girlfriend for you to dedicate that to her. I love the spirit you brought to the song. Adam calls his voice identifiable! So true Adam!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye sang Diamonds by Rihanna-- Her voice was sharp and affected at points. Her tone overall was warm. I liked this, but didn't love it. Kelly said you sing it different every time.
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes sang Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler-- I think this song is way too old for her. I find her extremely talented for her age, and I hope despite this mistake in singing this, she gets through.
Team Jennifer: SandyRedd sang It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men-- I liked the moments when she came away from her low voice. Her voice was emotional and it really soared. This was a great song choice for her. Beautiful! Blake said I love seeing an emotional side. He said the low register of your voice is amazing.
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd sang Little White Church by Little Big Town-- Probably the most energetic performance of the night. Chevel was fierce, did not show her young age at all! She was so experienced and so poised on the stage. I hope this young lady gets through. Kelly talked about how awesome she is at 16.
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas sang I am Changing by Dreamgirls-- Perfect song for her, first night that I really took notice of her and heard her. What a stunning performance! I was surprised that more of a big deal was not made about her performance!
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John-- I wanted to hear a more contemporary song from her. I am not sure how many people are going to vote for her or remember this performance. She might be in danger tonight.
Team Blake: Dave Finley sang Hard to Love by Lee Brice-- Not my fave song but Dave is so genuine and authentic. I loved this. Adam said Dave is one of his favorites in the competition. Blake said that what Dave is doing right now is so important.
Team Kelly: Lynnea Moorer sang Wolves by Selena Gomez-- Lynnea is so inspiring, I loved her! Wolves is not a fave song of mine, but I loved the way she sang it. She made it her own and her voice is beautiful.
Team Blake: Kirk Jay sang I'm Already There by Lonestar-- Whether or not Kirk wins this competition, he is going to be a HUGE star! Jennifer said I don't care whose team you are on, you are bad, bad, bad.
Team Adam: Reagan Strange sang You Say by Lauren Daigle-- Adam said Reagan you epitomize what this show stands for. You are a truly amazing artist! Wow, I completely agree, Reagan is well beyond her years. I think she is going to be in the finals too.
Sarah, Kymberli, and Tyke are my bottom three.
Monday, November 12, 2018
The Voice: Season 15 My Predictions on Who Will Make it to the Top 12
Team Blake:
Kirk Jay and Funsho were the strongest performances by far! I think Natasia Greycloud and Chris Kroeze will duke it out for the final spot.
Michael Lee and Dave Finely are going home.
Team Kelly:
Zaxai, Chevel, and Kymberli are moving on.
The three other member's of Team Kelly had weak performances in comparison.
Abby and Sarah had pitch issues and Keith chose the wrong song-- it's like he wasn't himself.
Team Adam:
DeAndre is as close to a sure thing in this competition that we can get. Reagan and Kameron are moving on.
Steven, Radha, and Tyke are going home.
Team Jennifer:
SandyRedd and Franc are moving on, Colton and Kennedy are fighting it out for the final spot.
I am going to say Patrique and MaKenzie are going home.
Kirk Jay and Funsho were the strongest performances by far! I think Natasia Greycloud and Chris Kroeze will duke it out for the final spot.
Michael Lee and Dave Finely are going home.
Team Kelly:
Zaxai, Chevel, and Kymberli are moving on.
The three other member's of Team Kelly had weak performances in comparison.
Abby and Sarah had pitch issues and Keith chose the wrong song-- it's like he wasn't himself.
Team Adam:
DeAndre is as close to a sure thing in this competition that we can get. Reagan and Kameron are moving on.
Steven, Radha, and Tyke are going home.
Team Jennifer:
SandyRedd and Franc are moving on, Colton and Kennedy are fighting it out for the final spot.
I am going to say Patrique and MaKenzie are going home.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Knockouts Are The Best Thing
Sorry, so last week, I was busy but I did watch all the performances.
Team Adam: Keith Paluso singing You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne vs. Tyke James singing Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash-- I am usually right in line with how Adam feels about contestants but I honestly thought he should have chosen Keith here, but maybe it's because what he did was so expected and what Tyke did was so unexpected.
Adam chose Tyke, tried to save Keith but Kelly stepped up too and he chose her!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye singing The Middle by Zedd and Maren Morris vs. Zaxai singing Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson vs. Natasia Greycloud singing Tennessee Whiskey-- Natasia was the best in this, she was vocally the strongest and had the strongest performance. Zaxai, I would advance based on that stunning falsetto. I was not feeling Kymberli's performance.
Kelly chose Kymberli and Zaxai to move forward. Thank goodness, Blake saved Natasia!
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas singing How Deep is Your Love by The Bee Gees vs. Mike Parker singing Breakeven by The Script-- I wasn't crazy about either performance.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
Team Adam: Radha singing I'll Be There by The Jackson 5/ Mariah Carey vs. Reagan Strange singing Dancing on my Own by Robyn-- Reagan won this knockout for me. At points, I didn't like Radha's tone. Adam thought Reagan made a gutsy song choice! I agree! She was so so good. Her voice is mature beyond years.
Adam chose Reagan and saved Radha, a little surprising on the save cause she had some pitch issues for me.
Team Blake: Katrina Cain singing Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers vs. Funsho singing Earned It by The Weeknd-- Funsho by far won this vocal knockout. He sang Earned It so effortlessly. Kelly called Funsho a beast and Adam said he was an exciting performer.
Blake chose Funsho
Team Jennifer: Patrique Fortson singing I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith vs. SandyRedd singing Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande-- Performance wise, Patrique made the better song choice! Dangerous Woman was an odd song choice for SandyRedd, although she can do no wrong in terms of her vocal ability.
Jennifer chose Patrique and saved SandyRedd
Team Jennifer: Franc West singing Call Out My Name by The Weeknd vs. Tyshawn Colquitt singing Pillowtalk by Zayn-- I actually liked both of these guys. They each offered something different to me yet they are both classic R&B singers. Kelly and Jennifer both commented on Tyshawn's range! Adam said that they are pretty even but Franc might be a little further ahead in artistry. Jennifer said that Franc's voice cuts like a knife.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Claire DeJean singing There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes vs. Abby Cates singing Because of You by Kelly Clarkson-- Claire has a gorgeous round tone but she was way too breathy throughout this song. This song is hard to sing because there's a lot of words, and it was like she just ran out of air. Abby is not my fave by a long shot but she out-sang Claire.
Kelly chose Abby and comforted a crying Claire
Team Blake: Dave Fenley singing Stuck on You by Lionel Ritchie vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley-- I thought both of these guys were so creative and original, so dynamic. They definitely both deserved to win. I felt like both of their song choices were not songs I would have expected them to sing.
Blake chose Dave and Adam saved Kameron
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd singing Travelin' Soldier vs. Sarah Grace singing I'd Rather Go Blind-- I loved Chevel here, I would definitely go with her. Adam agreed and leaned toward Chevel. Blake felt Sarah hit it out of the park and he would go with her. Kelly liked that they both picked bold and fearless songs.
Kelly chose Chevel and saved Sarah! Kelly kept both of them!
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico singing Wanted by Hunter Hayes vs. Jake Wells singing Yellow by Coldplay-- Jake was so willing to go outside the box on this song. Wow! DeAndre was amazing, I loved his soulful take on Wanted. Blake said his performance was brilliant. Kelly said Jake, I loved how you took a classic and did something rad with it. DeAndre your voice is so powerful. I wish Jake could have stayed also, he is such an artist.
Adam chose DeAndre
Team Jennifer: Anthony Arya singing Operator by Jim Croce vs. Kennedy Holmes singing What About Us by Pink-- Actually loved both of these contestants. Both artist clearly know who they are. Anthony is so defined at such a young age, and Kennedy is so vulnerable. I love that about her. Jennifer had very similar sentiments.
Jennifer chose Kennedy
Team Blake: Kirk Jay singing In Case You Didn't Know vs. Colton Smith singing Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle-- These two guys could not be more different than each other. They both are passionate about what they do. Blake said Kirk is so special and to embrace this moment and not be afraid of it.
Blake chose Kirk and Jennifer saved Colton
Team Adam: Delaney Silvernell singing Praying by Kesha vs. Steve Memmolo singing Unaware by Allen Stone-- I liked both of them but I think I would have to give the edge to Steve and I was not even initially a Steve fan. Blake said this is very evenly matched-- Delaney you're one of my favorites, and Steve your overall presence fills the room, vocally you had the edge. Jennifer enjoyed listening to Delaney and it was intriguing watching you Steve, maybe Steve. Kelly thought this was Delaney's best performance so far, and thought Steve's performance was incredible. Adam said he had a tough choice and he said I am going to pick who is ready right now.
Adam chose Steve
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze singing Burning House by Kam vs. Michael Lee singing Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers-- Loved Chris's performance, his vocal was so unique and beautiful. I felt his heart in that. Michael was a beast, his performance was emphatic. Kelly said Michael your tone was incredible. Adam said he would go with Chris. Blake said Chris your voice is ridiculous, your voice is so high and has so much power. Michael, I look a you, and I don't think you're gonna sound like that.
Blake chose Michael and saved Chris! They both deserved to move forward.
Team Adam: Keith Paluso singing You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne vs. Tyke James singing Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash-- I am usually right in line with how Adam feels about contestants but I honestly thought he should have chosen Keith here, but maybe it's because what he did was so expected and what Tyke did was so unexpected.
Adam chose Tyke, tried to save Keith but Kelly stepped up too and he chose her!
Team Kelly: Kymberli Joye singing The Middle by Zedd and Maren Morris vs. Zaxai singing Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson vs. Natasia Greycloud singing Tennessee Whiskey-- Natasia was the best in this, she was vocally the strongest and had the strongest performance. Zaxai, I would advance based on that stunning falsetto. I was not feeling Kymberli's performance.
Kelly chose Kymberli and Zaxai to move forward. Thank goodness, Blake saved Natasia!
Team Jennifer: MaKenzie Thomas singing How Deep is Your Love by The Bee Gees vs. Mike Parker singing Breakeven by The Script-- I wasn't crazy about either performance.
Jennifer chose MaKenzie
Team Adam: Radha singing I'll Be There by The Jackson 5/ Mariah Carey vs. Reagan Strange singing Dancing on my Own by Robyn-- Reagan won this knockout for me. At points, I didn't like Radha's tone. Adam thought Reagan made a gutsy song choice! I agree! She was so so good. Her voice is mature beyond years.
Adam chose Reagan and saved Radha, a little surprising on the save cause she had some pitch issues for me.
Team Blake: Katrina Cain singing Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers vs. Funsho singing Earned It by The Weeknd-- Funsho by far won this vocal knockout. He sang Earned It so effortlessly. Kelly called Funsho a beast and Adam said he was an exciting performer.
Blake chose Funsho
Team Jennifer: Patrique Fortson singing I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith vs. SandyRedd singing Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande-- Performance wise, Patrique made the better song choice! Dangerous Woman was an odd song choice for SandyRedd, although she can do no wrong in terms of her vocal ability.
Jennifer chose Patrique and saved SandyRedd
Team Jennifer: Franc West singing Call Out My Name by The Weeknd vs. Tyshawn Colquitt singing Pillowtalk by Zayn-- I actually liked both of these guys. They each offered something different to me yet they are both classic R&B singers. Kelly and Jennifer both commented on Tyshawn's range! Adam said that they are pretty even but Franc might be a little further ahead in artistry. Jennifer said that Franc's voice cuts like a knife.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Claire DeJean singing There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes vs. Abby Cates singing Because of You by Kelly Clarkson-- Claire has a gorgeous round tone but she was way too breathy throughout this song. This song is hard to sing because there's a lot of words, and it was like she just ran out of air. Abby is not my fave by a long shot but she out-sang Claire.
Kelly chose Abby and comforted a crying Claire
Team Blake: Dave Fenley singing Stuck on You by Lionel Ritchie vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley-- I thought both of these guys were so creative and original, so dynamic. They definitely both deserved to win. I felt like both of their song choices were not songs I would have expected them to sing.
Blake chose Dave and Adam saved Kameron
Team Kelly: Chevel Shepherd singing Travelin' Soldier vs. Sarah Grace singing I'd Rather Go Blind-- I loved Chevel here, I would definitely go with her. Adam agreed and leaned toward Chevel. Blake felt Sarah hit it out of the park and he would go with her. Kelly liked that they both picked bold and fearless songs.
Kelly chose Chevel and saved Sarah! Kelly kept both of them!
Team Adam: DeAndre Nico singing Wanted by Hunter Hayes vs. Jake Wells singing Yellow by Coldplay-- Jake was so willing to go outside the box on this song. Wow! DeAndre was amazing, I loved his soulful take on Wanted. Blake said his performance was brilliant. Kelly said Jake, I loved how you took a classic and did something rad with it. DeAndre your voice is so powerful. I wish Jake could have stayed also, he is such an artist.
Adam chose DeAndre
Team Jennifer: Anthony Arya singing Operator by Jim Croce vs. Kennedy Holmes singing What About Us by Pink-- Actually loved both of these contestants. Both artist clearly know who they are. Anthony is so defined at such a young age, and Kennedy is so vulnerable. I love that about her. Jennifer had very similar sentiments.
Jennifer chose Kennedy
Team Blake: Kirk Jay singing In Case You Didn't Know vs. Colton Smith singing Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle-- These two guys could not be more different than each other. They both are passionate about what they do. Blake said Kirk is so special and to embrace this moment and not be afraid of it.
Blake chose Kirk and Jennifer saved Colton
Team Adam: Delaney Silvernell singing Praying by Kesha vs. Steve Memmolo singing Unaware by Allen Stone-- I liked both of them but I think I would have to give the edge to Steve and I was not even initially a Steve fan. Blake said this is very evenly matched-- Delaney you're one of my favorites, and Steve your overall presence fills the room, vocally you had the edge. Jennifer enjoyed listening to Delaney and it was intriguing watching you Steve, maybe Steve. Kelly thought this was Delaney's best performance so far, and thought Steve's performance was incredible. Adam said he had a tough choice and he said I am going to pick who is ready right now.
Adam chose Steve
Team Blake: Chris Kroeze singing Burning House by Kam vs. Michael Lee singing Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers-- Loved Chris's performance, his vocal was so unique and beautiful. I felt his heart in that. Michael was a beast, his performance was emphatic. Kelly said Michael your tone was incredible. Adam said he would go with Chris. Blake said Chris your voice is ridiculous, your voice is so high and has so much power. Michael, I look a you, and I don't think you're gonna sound like that.
Blake chose Michael and saved Chris! They both deserved to move forward.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
The Voice Season 15: Can You Stand the Rain? The Battles Come to a Close
Team Kelly: Sarah Grace vs. Erika Zade singing No Roots by Alice Merton-- I did not like the song choice at all. Blake said Erika you have a softer voice whereas Sarah has that attack. Kelly said they both have such different approaches.
Kelly chose Sarah Grace
Team Blake: Kayley Hill vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish-- J. Hud finds Kameron so sincere when he sings. Kelly would have chosen Kayley. Adam said Kayley you're mega talented but Kameron you were free-er. I'd go with Kameron. I actually agree with J. Hud and Adam--- Kayley came across as a little bit superficial to me. Kameron was genuine and he sings with meaning which is somewhat absent from music today.
Team Kelly: Claire DeJean vs. Josh Davis singing All This Love by JP Cooper-- Kelly chose Claire
Team Blake: Caeland Garner vs. Kirk Jay singing Let it Rain by David Niall-- Blake chose Kirk
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes vs. Lela singing Battlefield by Jordin Sparks-- Jennifer chose Kennedy
Team Adam: Deandre Nico vs. Funsho singing Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition-- Cee Lo said that the song should not lose the integrity of the original. OMG! These two took me way back. Best battle EVER! Enough said. I love how they were so passionate and so supportive of each other. Adam said it looks like you became friends, and that makes the best music. You stepped up and we made one of the best battles of the season.
Adam chose Deandre, OMG someone steal Funsho!Yes, Blake saved Funsho!!! :)
Going into the Knockouts my front-runners from tonight are obviously DeAndre and Funsho but I am interested to see how Kameron holds up in this and not really getting to see Kennedy and Kirk who I considered front-runners going into the battles will be interesting.
Kelly chose Sarah Grace
Team Blake: Kayley Hill vs. Kameron Marlowe singing I Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish-- J. Hud finds Kameron so sincere when he sings. Kelly would have chosen Kayley. Adam said Kayley you're mega talented but Kameron you were free-er. I'd go with Kameron. I actually agree with J. Hud and Adam--- Kayley came across as a little bit superficial to me. Kameron was genuine and he sings with meaning which is somewhat absent from music today.
Team Kelly: Claire DeJean vs. Josh Davis singing All This Love by JP Cooper-- Kelly chose Claire
Team Blake: Caeland Garner vs. Kirk Jay singing Let it Rain by David Niall-- Blake chose Kirk
Team Jennifer: Kennedy Holmes vs. Lela singing Battlefield by Jordin Sparks-- Jennifer chose Kennedy
Team Adam: Deandre Nico vs. Funsho singing Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition-- Cee Lo said that the song should not lose the integrity of the original. OMG! These two took me way back. Best battle EVER! Enough said. I love how they were so passionate and so supportive of each other. Adam said it looks like you became friends, and that makes the best music. You stepped up and we made one of the best battles of the season.
Adam chose Deandre, OMG someone steal Funsho!Yes, Blake saved Funsho!!! :)
Going into the Knockouts my front-runners from tonight are obviously DeAndre and Funsho but I am interested to see how Kameron holds up in this and not really getting to see Kennedy and Kirk who I considered front-runners going into the battles will be interesting.
Monday, October 22, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Battles... Too Close in Some Cases
Team Blake: Keith Paluso vs. Dave Finley singing I'm A One Woman Man by George Jones-- They are well matched. I honestly cannot choose-- Dave and Keith both brought it! Wow, I loved their range, their sheer talent, the vocals had so much swagger. J. Hud said you took us on a journey and you made it work. Kelly said it felt raw and organic, it's just who you are. Adam said I am not gonna say who won because it goes against the spirit of what that was. Keith the fact that you're not country and Kelly thought you were is a testament to you, and Dave you're a badass. No one could choose!
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Blake chose Dave! Keith needs to get saved! Yes! Adam saved Keith!
Team Adam: Emily Hough vs. Reagan Strange singing Photograph by Ed Sheeran-- I would give the edge to Reagan. I just loved her tone and intonation. Blake praised both young ladies. J. Hud said Reagan embraced the moment, and Emily you have such a big voice. You sounded amazing together. Kelly said Reagan's voice is like poetry, and she was captivated by Emily. Adam said I am such a big fan of the both of you and this is going to break my heart.
Adam chose Reagan, he said she has this thing about her, I can't explain it, she's just special.
Team Jennifer: Franc West vs. Matt Johnson singing Too Close by Alex Clare-- I was okay with this, I didn't love the song. Matt was smoother, but Franc definitely had a swagger. Adam said he loved both of them but liked Matt's game face. Blake said he would go with Franc. Jennifer said she loved both of them, they each bring something different. She said something about Franc's swagger and how his voice cuts through her like a knife. I knew she was going to pick him.
Jennifer chose Franc
Team Kelly: Abby Cates vs. Delaney Silvernell singing Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding-- Delaney won this by a mile. Her tone is warm and smooth. By contrast, Abby sounded inexperienced, her phrasing was odd. Adam noted Delaney's experience but said he wouldn't choose between them and J. Hud echoed his sentiment. Blake said he would go with Delaney because you can hear the experience in her voice.
Kelly chose Abby and Adam immediately stole Delaney
Team Adam: Foushee vs. Radha singing Growing Pains by Aleesia Cara-- Adam chose Radha
Team Kelly: Mikele Buck vs. Chevel Shepherd singing You Look So Good In Love by George Strait-- Kelly chose Chevel
Team Jennifer: Audri Bartholomew vs. Makenzie Thomas singing Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey-- Jennifer chose Makenzie
Team Adam: Jake Wells vs. Natalie Brady singing Closing Time by Semisonic-- OMG! Jake is my absolute fave! I love how he performs, I love his voice. He made Natalie better. Their voices blended so well! Blake said Jake, you were a one chair turn, clearly you got away from us. He said he would maybe go with Natalie. Kelly said Jake you look like Brad Pitt meets Kurt Cobain and you're a good singer. Adam thought the version of the song was so special, it seemed like a finale performance.
Adam said I need to choose who spoke to me the most.
Adam chose Jake
Team Jennifer: Tyshawn Colquitt vs. Zaxai singing Love Lies by Khalid and Normani-- I love both of these artists, they are both very different, but both true R&B artists. I love how they took this song and had two guys singing it. The dynamics were incredible! I could not see parting with either one of these guys, too close to call for me. Kelly said she would lean towards Zaxai. Blake said you should go with whoever you blocked Kelly to get.
Jennifer chose Tyshawn, and Kelly needs to steal Zaxai! Yes!!! Kelly saved Zaxai!
Who stood out to me tonight? Jake Wells, Zaxai, Delaney, Tyshawn, Keith and Dave! There were so many great performances tonight. Who did you love? Leave some LOVE in the comments. ;-)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Voice Season 15: The Battles --- Mercy, Not Good!
Team Kelly: Kimberli Joye vs. One Up sang Mercy by Shawn Mendes-- I loved how the guys voices blended together. Kimberli's voice at points seemed too strong. It's always odd when it's a duo versus one singer because at times the due can come across like a backup singer for the other vocalist. I would go with One Up. Jennifer said you wore me out.
Kelly chose Kimberli..... ehhh no!
So excited! Cee Lo is back as Adam's advisor!
Team Adam: Anthony Arya vs. Steve Memmolo sang Amie by Pure Prairie League-- I don't love the song choice. The performance was kind of forgettable to be honest. I wasn't feeling it. Blake said Steve stepped up on a song that was very much Anthony's wheelhouse. Adam feels Anthony has shown more growth but Steve is very seasoned. Why did J. Hud use a save?
Adam chose Steve, J. Hud saved Anthony
Team Adam: Jarred vs. Tyke sang Always a Woman-- Again, indifferent, who are these people? I didn't like either.
Adam chose Tyke
Team Blake: Mercedes Ferreira Dias vs. Chris Kroeze sang Back in The High Life by Steve Windwood-- Well, that was an abbreviated performance but I thought Chris won that. Mercedes sounded great with him, but I don't see her having as much star quality as Chris. I'd go with him. Adam praises Mercedes for being a returning contestant and turning a chair. Blake said Chris has a Chris Stapleton vibe.
Blake chose Chris
Team Blake: Rachel Messer vs. Katrina Cain sang Angel by Sara McLachlan-- This song was disposable for me. I felt it was too sleepy. I had a hard time figuring out who was the better vocalist. That being said, I would go with Katrina, I just think she had a stronger Blind Audition.
Blake chose Katrina
Team Jennifer: Mike Parker vs. Natasia Greycloud sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mike improved so much since his blind audition. Kelly said you all sound unbelievable. Adam said Mike you were really good. You guys both made the song come to life. Jennifer had a hard time choosing, she said Jesus answers prayers.
Jennifer chose Mike, that was the right decision J. Hud! Kelly chose Natasia
The only ones I am looking forward to are Chris and Mike, maybe Natasia sneaks in there. Overall unimpressed with tonight, I don't think I have ever said that before.
Kelly chose Kimberli..... ehhh no!
So excited! Cee Lo is back as Adam's advisor!
Team Adam: Anthony Arya vs. Steve Memmolo sang Amie by Pure Prairie League-- I don't love the song choice. The performance was kind of forgettable to be honest. I wasn't feeling it. Blake said Steve stepped up on a song that was very much Anthony's wheelhouse. Adam feels Anthony has shown more growth but Steve is very seasoned. Why did J. Hud use a save?
Adam chose Steve, J. Hud saved Anthony
Team Adam: Jarred vs. Tyke sang Always a Woman-- Again, indifferent, who are these people? I didn't like either.
Adam chose Tyke
Team Blake: Mercedes Ferreira Dias vs. Chris Kroeze sang Back in The High Life by Steve Windwood-- Well, that was an abbreviated performance but I thought Chris won that. Mercedes sounded great with him, but I don't see her having as much star quality as Chris. I'd go with him. Adam praises Mercedes for being a returning contestant and turning a chair. Blake said Chris has a Chris Stapleton vibe.
Blake chose Chris
Team Blake: Rachel Messer vs. Katrina Cain sang Angel by Sara McLachlan-- This song was disposable for me. I felt it was too sleepy. I had a hard time figuring out who was the better vocalist. That being said, I would go with Katrina, I just think she had a stronger Blind Audition.
Blake chose Katrina
Team Jennifer: Mike Parker vs. Natasia Greycloud sang Gravity by John Mayer-- Mike improved so much since his blind audition. Kelly said you all sound unbelievable. Adam said Mike you were really good. You guys both made the song come to life. Jennifer had a hard time choosing, she said Jesus answers prayers.
Jennifer chose Mike, that was the right decision J. Hud! Kelly chose Natasia
The only ones I am looking forward to are Chris and Mike, maybe Natasia sneaks in there. Overall unimpressed with tonight, I don't think I have ever said that before.
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