This week’s performance episode of The
Voice will feature the Top 10 performing live, with some special
encouragement from some guest mentors. Team Xtina worked with Ron Fair this
week, Scott Hendricks advised Team Blake, and Cee-Lo called in Jennifer Hudson
(J-Hud if you’re nasty). Let's see how they affected our contestants this week.
Contestant: Sylvia Yacoub
Team: Xtina
Song: “Girl on Fire” by
Alicia Keyes
Sylvia is back behind the piano this week, performing a very faithful rendition
of the Alicia Keyes tune. She emerges from the piano bench and struts in front
of the flames on the screen behind her. I’m definitely a Sylvia fan – Xtina better
home everyone else is too.
Coaches Say: Cee-Lo thinks
the song choice was great and she has gained confidence. Adam says this was Sylvia’s
most polished performance. Blake believes this is one of those first performances
that people will still remember at the end of the show. Xtina says Sylvia was on fire and hit notes
she didn’t touch during rehearsals.
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Contestant: Terry McDermott
Team: Blake
Song: “Summer of 69” by
Bryan Adams
Terry is awesome. I’m not sure that he will ever not be awesome for
me. When the performance ends, I decide that I will be purchasing my first
iTunes download from The Voice this
season.
Coaches Say: Carson calls “Summer
of 69” an American Classic….which I’m sure is exactly what Bryan Adams, one of
Canada’s most famous singers, was going for. Ow. Xtina notices that Terry sings
on his tip toes, and she really enjoys watching him perform. Cee-Lo says Terry
reminds him of everything he loves about rock n’ roll and Blake agrees.
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Contestant: Melanie
Martinez
Team: Adam
Song: “Seven Nation Army”
by The White Stripes
Unsurprisingly, my favorite cover of this song is here. Just sayin. Melanie
does a slower, less rockish rendition here, and I don’t mind it….but I think
she is at a point now where she doesn’t have much more to show us, if that
makes sense.
Coaches Say: Blake likes
that Melanie went back to playing an instrument and he wishes he could work
with her. Xtina thinks there is something cool and unique about her voice, but
she needs to push herself a little more. Cee-Lo says what Melanie does is very
necessary. Adam is very proud of Melanie for sticking to her guns and wanted to
make this song happen.
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Contestant: Cody Belew
Team: Cee-Lo
Song: “Crazy in Love” by
Beyonce
Whaaaaaaaaaaat? Before I can even start to process this song choice,
the look on J-Hud’s face sums it all up. Holy hell! He is even incorporating
Beyonce’s dance moves! This is another one of those performances that I want to
hate. However, I am so thoroughly entertained, I can’t possibly say a bad thing
about it. Does that make me less of a person? Probably.
Coaches Say: Adam says Cody
is so cocky and comfortable and he cracks Adam up. Blake also really enjoyed to
performance and says it’s a big night for him. Xtina tells Cody he was like a
true diva. She was like “oh heeeyyyyyy.” Cee-Lo is still laughing, saying Cody
brings him so much joy.
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Contestant: Bryan Keith
Team: Adam
Song: “New York State of
Mind” by Billy Joel
Bryan is from New York and loves New York. Adam says Bryan embodies
New York. What’s the song about again? This is a timeless Billy Joel song,
which I love dearly, and I think Bryanzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…. puts me to
sleep here.
Coaches Say: Blake says
Bryan reminds him of Michael Buble, and Xtina thinks the song was a perfect fit
for Bryan. Adam says Bryan did the song justice, and he connected with it and “kicked
its booty.”
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Contestant: Amanda Brown
Team: Adam
Song: “Stars” by Grace
Potter
I'm not familiar with Grace Potter or this song, but it doesn’t matter – Amanda sings
the hell out of it. She gets very emotional, but her performance is all the
better for it. Welcome back, girl. I think I enjoy this song more than her
rendition of “Dream On” a few weeks ago.
Coaches Say: Blake doesn’t
know the song either but he is glad it was introduced to him by Amanda. Xtina
thinks the song showed how strong Amanda's voice is. Cee-Lo is very impressed by the
performance and compliments Adam on the song choice. Adam says Amanda did her
job. He is very proud.
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Contestant: Nicholas David
Team: Cee-Lo
Song: “Lean on Me” by Bill
Withers
Upon learning who the guest mentor is this week, Nicholas says “holy
buckets – that woman is Jennifer Hudson,” and now I like him just a little bit
more. Nicholas sings behind a piano, backed by a choir, and he sounds great. He’s
not someone I am rooting for to go all the way, but I can’t deny that he is
incredibly talented.
Coaches Say: Adam loves how
ambitious Nicholas’ song choices are, and Blake says tonight’s episode is the
best they have ever had. He thinks watching Nicholas perform is “like watching
a legend.” Xtina says the performance was soothing to her soul. Cee-Lo heard
the voice of a generation in that performance, and the performance was so sweet,
it made him cry.
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Contestant: Trevin Hunte
Team: Cee-Lo
Song: “Scream” by Usher
Both Cee-Lo and J-Hud advise Trevin not to do this song. Trevin wants
to remind America that he is 18 and has a fun side. That’s cool, man – just show
your sense of humor via your Twitter account. I’m not a fan of the Trevin
turned Usher vibe we have going on stage right now at all. Please bring back the power
ballads. Stat.
Coaches Say: Adam believes
Trevin can sing anything, but this is not Adam’s favorite performance. Xtina
says this is her favorite moment for Trevin. Hmm. Okay. Cee-Lo says Trevin’s
risk paid off. I don’t agree with that at all.
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Contestant: Cassadee Pope
Team: Blake
Song: “Over You” by Miranda
Lambert
Whoa. Really? This song is so personal and so emotional for Blake (and
Miranda), as they co-wrote this song about Blake’s brother who died as a young
man. I’m really surprised he is okay with letting Cassadee sing it. Trevin
should take note though as this is a risk that actually does pay off. I’m
trying to keep my wits about me and not get emotional….but then this happens:
Coaches Say: Standing
ovation. Xtina says this was a special moment for her and then finds a way to
plug her own album. Classy. Cee-Lo tells Cassadee’s voice was flawless, and
Adam says this song suited her and she should take on more country music. Blake
says Cassadee made him feel like he was hearing the song for the first time.
Wow! Hope Miranda isn’t going home to load her shotgun.
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Contestant: Dez Duron
Team: Xtina
Song: “Feeling Good” by
Michael Buble
It has to be difficult to not only follow Cassadee’s performance but
close the show as well. Dez has a full on “big band” going behind him, and this
is his best performance. Well played, Xtina – he’s not just a pretty face.
Coaches Say: Cee-Lo has to
wait for all of the girls to stop screaming, and all he really has time to say
is he loved it. Blake congratulates both Xtina and Dez. Xtina is proud of him
and loves that he “dug deep.” We still talking about the song?
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On tomorrow’s results show we will lose two more contestants. Will
team Cee-Lo and Team Adam lost a contestant and even out the numbers, or will
one coach be a step closer to being knocked out of the competition? We’ll find
out during elimination – til then!
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