This week was the second and final week of the all-important battle rounds stage of The Voice. And it was certainly a tough one as we continued to see some of the best battle's yet. Let's take a look at what went down below.
Monday night's show kicked off with Team Usher's Jessica Childress and Vedo as they performed "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars. Adam said it was “so enjoyable and you were so connected” – in a tough choice, Usher decided to go with Vedo.
Then it was time for Luke Edgemon and Monique Abbadie from Shakira's team. Those two performed "You & I" by Lady Gaga. Both Blake and Adam were very impressed with Luke’s new improved vocals and would've picked him as the winner. Usher agreed saying he was “blown away” by his performance. However, Shakira made some kind of strategic decision and went with Monique.
It obviously didn't take long for Blake to press his steal button and then Usher decided to join him. Usher was left speechless as Blake encouraged the crowd to “talk some sense into the boy.” He decided to be strategic also and go with Blake.
Monday night's show kicked off with Team Usher's Jessica Childress and Vedo as they performed "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars. Adam said it was “so enjoyable and you were so connected” – in a tough choice, Usher decided to go with Vedo.
Then it was time for Luke Edgemon and Monique Abbadie from Shakira's team. Those two performed "You & I" by Lady Gaga. Both Blake and Adam were very impressed with Luke’s new improved vocals and would've picked him as the winner. Usher agreed saying he was “blown away” by his performance. However, Shakira made some kind of strategic decision and went with Monique.
It obviously didn't take long for Blake to press his steal button and then Usher decided to join him. Usher was left speechless as Blake encouraged the crowd to “talk some sense into the boy.” He decided to be strategic also and go with Blake.
We got a bit of country in the night as Team Blake's Jacqui Sandell and Savannah Berry performed "Little White Church" by Little Big Town. Usher said he couldn't pick either of them while Shakira thought Savannah took it because of her personal preference. Blake happened to agree and went with Savannah.
C. Perkins vs. Kris Thomas from Team Shakira were up next with “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars. Shakira agreed with Blake on the fact that she felt they held back a bit. But with that said thought they did a solid job. She decided to go with Kris.
At the very last second, as C. Perkins was leaving, Usher decided to press his steal button. Usher said he did it so he would remember that feeling of being eliminated so it never happens again.
Team Adam's Midas Whale vs. Partrick Dood were up next to take the stage by storm with "Burning Love." The performance even got a standing ovation from Usher and Adam. In a choice so tough that Adam “wanted to throw up,” he went with Midas Whale.
Team Usher's Orlando Dixon and Ryan Innes wrapped up Monday night's show with "Ain’t No Sunshine," Usher even gave them a standing ovation. Adam was quick to declare Orlando the winner while Blake thought Ryan took it. Usher called Orlando more technical and Ryan more of a “man’s, man.” In very tough decision, Usher declared Ryan the winner.
Adam decided to steal Orlando saying that he couldn’t allow him to walk out the stage.
BATTLE ROUNDS: NIGHT 4 (4/23)
Tuesday night's show kicked off with Team Shakira's Brandon Raush and Shawna P. with "Piece of My Heart." In the end it was Shawna's voice that shined through was Shakira saved her.
Team Adam's Duncan Kamakana and Sarah Simmons were up next with "Wanted You More." Blake called Sarah one of his favorite singers he’s ever heard. It seems like Adam agreed and picked Sarah to win.
A quick montage of battles show that Usher chooses Michelle Chamuel over Chelsea Michelle, Adam went with Amy Whitcomb over Agina Alvarez while Blake chooses Justin Rivers over The Morgan Twins.
Cathia vs. Mary Miranda from Team Shakira was the final battle of the night and of the round. They performed Shakira's own song "Antes De Las Seis" in a Latin sing-off!. The rehearsal sessions showed some tension between Shakira and Mary as well as between the two contestants themselves as Mary changed the melody and Cathia sang a chorus she wasn't supposed to. Adam picked Mary and said it was beautiful even though he barely understood a word they sang. In a tough decision she went with Mary.
At the last minute, Usher decided to use his final steal on Cathia.
Team Adam's Duncan Kamakana and Sarah Simmons were up next with "Wanted You More." Blake called Sarah one of his favorite singers he’s ever heard. It seems like Adam agreed and picked Sarah to win.
A quick montage of battles show that Usher chooses Michelle Chamuel over Chelsea Michelle, Adam went with Amy Whitcomb over Agina Alvarez while Blake chooses Justin Rivers over The Morgan Twins.
Cathia vs. Mary Miranda from Team Shakira was the final battle of the night and of the round. They performed Shakira's own song "Antes De Las Seis" in a Latin sing-off!. The rehearsal sessions showed some tension between Shakira and Mary as well as between the two contestants themselves as Mary changed the melody and Cathia sang a chorus she wasn't supposed to. Adam picked Mary and said it was beautiful even though he barely understood a word they sang. In a tough decision she went with Mary.
At the last minute, Usher decided to use his final steal on Cathia.
With the battle rounds complete, here's where the teams stand. The new auditions are in blue.
Team Adam Amber Carrington Judith Hill Warren Stone Caroline Glaser Midas Whale Orlando Dixon Sarah Simmons Amy Whitcomb | Team Blake Holly Tucker Taylor Beckham The Swon Brothers Grace Askew Danielle Bradbery Luke Edgemon Justin Rivers Savannah Berry | Team Usher Jess Kellner Josiah Hawley Audrey Karrasch Vedo C. Perkins Ryan Innes Michelle Chamuel Cathia | Team Shakira Sasha Allen Garrett Gardner Karina Iglesias Tawnya Reynolds Monique Abbadie Kris Thomas Shawna P. Mary Miranda |
The Knockout rounds kick off next Monday and Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC. What team do you think is the strongest so far? Who's your favorite to win it all?
Posted By: Joe
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