On tonight’s episode of The Voice the Top 10 contestants perform again after spending the week working with their coaches and guest mentors. The show kicks off with a visually awesome performance by Maroon 5. With a white backdrop and blue splotches hitting the band throughout the song, “Love Somebody” is a great way to start the night.
Contestant: Holly Tucker
Team: Blake
Song: “How Great Thou Art”
Holly has spent a lot of her life singing gospel and she wants to share that part of her with America tonight. I’ll be honest and say that I’ve never seen someone quite so amazing sing this song at any of the churches I’ve been to. I give her a ton of credit for what she’s doing here. She’s not playing the “I’m a church girl” angle…she’s strong in her faith and letting us know about it.
Coaches Say: Usher thinks Holly made an incredible statement but thinks the song is a departure from what he has come to expect from her. Shakira says Holly looks like an angel and believes she has great control over her instrument. Adam tells Holly there is a pristine beautiful quality in her voice. Blake says he has never heard Holly sing so strong.
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Contestant: Judith Hill
Team: Adam
Song: “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson
As soon as Adam reveals the song choice, Judith has mixed feelings because she doesn’t want people to think she’s taking advantage of her time working with Michael Jackson. I think we all knew she would end up singing an MJ song at some point… but this one? I bet Judith would have chosen a different tribute song if it had been up to her.
She starts off with a very slow version of the song, and even when the music picks up it stays very jazzy and cool. Judith unleashes a whole lot of (good) crazy at the end….and she becomes very emotional when the crowd starts to cheer.
Coaches Say: Blake said the way the song started and then picked up really worked. Usher talks about how much he misses MJ and doesn’t really say anything about Judith. Adam tells Judith she celebrated someone who meant so much to her and no one should think she exploited her relationship with Michael.
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Contestant: The Swon Brothers
Team: Blake
Song: “How Country Feels” by Randy Houser
The Swon Brothers switch gears this week, performing more of a country/rock song complete with guitars and boot stomping. They had said during their rehearsal package how excited they are to be viewed as country artists, and as I watch their performance, I think they better start getting used to all of the attention. Great energy, great vocals. Nicely done.
Coaches Say: Shakira says The Swon Brothers make her feel good every time they take the stage. Adam thinks the performance was a lot of fun. Blake thinks the guys are on the path to become stars.
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Contestant: Amber Carrington
Team: Adam
Song: “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson
Amber connects with this song as it compares with her journey to The Voice. I really like Amber, so I’m keeping an open mind here as the music starts. I can’t believe I’m going to say this… I really, really like the second half when she starts taking liberties and making the song her own. Well played, Adam.
Coaches Say: Blake tells Amber she looks great in the wind and says the song was a good choice. Usher thinks Amber is an incredible talent and he enjoyed the arrangement. Shakira thinks the song was the perfect mix of country and pop. Adam says Kelly Clarkson is one of the best singers out there. Um, yes. He then says that he loves Amber’s range and she did an incredible job.
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Contestant: Sasha Allen
Team: Shakria
Song: “Next to Me” by Emili Sande
Now, I love this song…but I’ve heard it twice on American Idol in the past two weeks so I let out a groan initially. However, Sasha has one hell of a voice and she’s having a great time. The amount of energy she brings to this song makes me smile and I’m sorry I groaned at all. I greatly enjoy the performance and I greatly enjoy that Shakira stands, dances like crazy and sings along.
Coaches Say: Adam is really happy that Sasha did that song and loves her interpretation. Blake agrees, saying she let loose and also gave a great vocal performance. Usher likes that Sasha had fun this week. Shakira is soooo happy and proud. She tells Sasha she showed versatility and did an amazing job.
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Contestant: Josiah Hawley
Team: Usher
Song: “Clocks” by Coldplay
Usher wants Josiah to become a storyteller with this performance…and if walking around the stage while not playing the guitar and smiling awkwardly during high notes counts as storytelling then I suppose Josiah does pretty well. Nothing groundbreaking, but he’s still nice to look at.
Coaches Say: The women in the audience scream so loud we can barely hear Shakira. She thinks Josiah did great but she talks for a while about how it’s impossible to replicate Coldplay. Adam thinks Josiah toggled back and forth between looking comfortable and completely uncomfortable. Blake likes to be sold on the lyrics and that didn’t quite happen for him tonight. Usher talks about himself and we move on.
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Contestant: Danielle Bradbery
Team: Blake
Song: “Heads Carolina, Tails California” Jo Dee Messina
Danielle sounds like she’s been doing this forever…and she’s only 16. This is a great song choice for her though – she gets to dress like a teenager, sing an upbeat tune, and hang out with the audience during her performance. I definitely enjoy this kid.
Coaches Say: Usher says Danielle came on stage and made country cool (I wasn’t aware country had a problem of being “uncool”). Adam thinks Danielle sings like every 16 year old wishes they could sing. Blake says Danielle is amazing, and he loved the carefree delivery of the performance.
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Contestant: Kris Thomas
Team: Shakira
Song: “Adorn” by Miguel
Shakira wants Kris to show off his sexy side tonight. Kris didn’t look super comfortable with this idea in the rehearsal package, and he does not bring any additional confidence to the stage performance either. It’s a shame too because he has a really great voice. I worry that he might be in trouble tonight though…
Coaches Say: Adam says Kris has a fantastic voice but wants to feel that Kris is thinking less. Usher agrees with Adam and then tells Shakira she could have chosen a better song for him. Wow. Okay. Because, you know, when I look at Josiah…I immediately think Coldplay. Shakira gets all fired up, defends herself and Kris' performance and doesn’t let Usher get another word in. I love Shakira. I am soooo not happy that she isn't returning next season.
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Contestant: Sarah Simmons
Team: Adam
Song: “Mama Knows Best” by Jessie J
Wowwwww. Sarah doesn’t hold anything back in her performances and I love her. Good God. She works the stage, works the band, works her outfit…and just sounds incredible. She’s definitely one to watch in this competition.
Coaches Say: Blake says Sarah radiated sexy tonight. Paging Kris Thomas for lessons. Usher tells Sarah “when you got it, you got it.” Thanks buddy. Adam fans himself and says this was the best performance of the night.
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Contestant: Michelle Chamuel
Team: Usher
Song: “Just Give Me a Reason” by Pink and Nate Ruess
Coaches Say: We’re running out of time and Adam quickly says he is a fan of Michelle and Usher thinks Michelle has everything.
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With two people going home tomorrow night, it’s a tough call. In my mind Josiah probably had the weakest performance tonight. I do think Kris might be in danger as well, but I really hope that Holly’s choice to go gospel does not hurt her this week. We’ll find out who survives elimination during the results show. Til then!
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