Our four mentors are bringing a very muted fashion palette this week.
Certainly, there is something that might help her pop.
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Nevertheless, it’s time to celebrate our contestants!
Both singers have fared well thus far, so John Legend is hoping to make them steal-worthy.
Is that always the case?
BD.ii selects “Back At One” byBrian McKnight.
Now, don’t get me wrong.
It’s an excellent song, but on singing talent shows, it’s been worn out.
Where does BD.ii think he fits in the industry today?
Or is that his goal, to show that he can sing a classic with a modern flair?
BD.ii internalizes too much to transcend through the screen.
Kolby takes on “Lately” byStevie Wonder, but theJodeciversion.
A classic, but again, stuck in the 90s.
The smart decision for Kolby here is that his two previous performances have been uptempo.
Kolby takes the crowd to church.
It’s a vocally impressive presentation.
Based on this performance alone, I don’t think BD.ii has much life left in him.
Not when they had their mind made up before the performance!
BothMichael BubleandAdam Levinepress it, putting the decision in Kolby’s hands.
Kolby continues his journey as a member of Team Adam.
The OG coach pits the two “best friends,“Grace-Miller MoodyandLucia Flores-Wiseman, against one another.
Grace-Miller has massive shoes to fill as she takes on “Dreams” byFleetwood Mac.
She’s noStevie Nicks.
Sharing that the song is empowering is accurate.
She’s 20 years old.
Did we really need to connect the song to her grandma via heartbreak?
Grace-Miller overreaches and overcompensates.
This is how you do this competition.
Her tone is unique, bringing originality in her rendition.
It’s like listening to and watchingAmy Winehousein the making.
I think we’re all on the same page as to who Adam should pick, right?
Adam selects Lucia as the winner of the Knockout.
Lucia can win this whole dang show.
This is the end of the road for Grace-Miller.
Next up, it’s country versus acoustic.
Younger versus older.Trevon DawsonversusEthan Eckenroad.
To preface this Knockout, Adam’s journey this season is to out-Blake Sheltonthe country icon.
Trevon is his one and only country singer.
For Adam to allow Trevon to leave his team, Ethan would have to do the unthinkable.
To see if he can do so, Ethan selects “I Won’t Back Down” byTom Petty.
A classic track,Ethan’s acoustic vibe brings the rock song into a coffee house open mic realm.
The song suits his voice, allowing him to reinvent the beloved track.
His only issue is his guitar is his crutch.
Adam advises him to ditch the guitar a la Elvis Presley and Prince.
The problem is, Ethan doesn’t have their showmanship.
He takes onBrooks and Dunn’s “Red Dirt Road.”
It lacks the grit the original contains, but is filled with passion.
At age 17, the performance is lived in.
He manages to tell a story.
Buthis youth is on full display as he bounces on the stage.
And that’s where it all goes wrong.Adam shocks the room, giving the win to Ethan.
Ethan could have been a victim of circumstance.
His artistry casts doubt on Trevon’s potential, but he’s not a country singer.
Adam’s narrative this season is to dominate with country.
But Adam Levine wants to return toThe Voiceto win.
It was not going to happen with Trevon.
It was the right decision to maintain a strong roster.
Why does it matter?
Well, it doesn’t, it’s just interesting for how he conducts his Knockouts.
In his head, he’s still gunning for a win.
He’s out here trying to push the best from his roster.
First up for Team Buble isBarry Jean FontenotandSimone Marijic.
But hey, we just watched Kelsea kick off a day one team member.
Crazy things can happen at the Knockouts!
Because Michael Buble’s Croatian too!
Can we have Croatia’s Eurovision entry “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” byBaby Lasagnaas our underscoring?
How did I know!
Anyway, the song is a female vocalist’s dream, especially when they’re inherently theatrical.
It’s hands down Simone’s strongest performance in her run on The Voice.
There’s a comfort and ease when she rips into the latter chorus.
Simone Marijic will be cast as Jenna in a regional production ofWaitresswithin the year.
Let’s discuss Barry Jean’s choice of singing “Haven’t Met You Yet.”
We all know flattery goes straight to Michael Buble’s head, but this song selection is bizarre.
Easily his most mainstream original song, but Barry Jean’s rendition feels forced.
He vocally soars, but his performance proves that some songs are meant for the original artist.
No one can sing “Haven’t Met You Yet” quite like Michael Buble.
Based solely on these performances, Simone out-sang Barry Jean, but flattery is all it takes.
The Canadian crooner takes his original team member because of his raw potential.
Adam’s back and ‘The Voice’ couldn’t be happier!
Two Replays Go Head-to-Head in Historic ‘The Voice’ Moment
It’s baby’s first Knockout.
The rookie coach gets to finally have one-on-one time with her roster.
Two queer artists singing a queer artist’s song in “Good Luck, Babe.”
Thankfully, Dan’s the man andput out his own renditionof theChappell Roansong.
From being the Coaches Replay to being stolen, how many more chances does Tinika have packed inside?
50-year-old Tinika Wyatt picks a kitschy song in “Best of My Love” byThe Emotions.
you’re able to’t not love Tinika, but it’s not a star-making performance.
It’s giving background vocalist of a wedding band singing when the lead needs to pee.
It lacks impact and memorability.
She gets you to groove, but it’s clear her time onThe Voiceis coming to an end.
Just like the excessive runs at the end, it was time.
Dan loves a power moment, so he takes a chance with “Impossible” byShontelle.
Secretly I was hoping he would give us more queer joy with aCeline Dionpower ballad, but alas.
Dan Kiernan wants to be a pop artist, and this performance allows him to shine.
It’s a haunting rendition that defines his hopes of the pop in of artist he can be.
He might headline a Pride gig or two this summer.
His sole vocal break was due to the raw emotion he delivers.
At least she gave Dan her number, so fingers crossed his journey continues in the real world.
Angie ReyandIris Herreraare bringing us home for the night.
Especially on a competition talent show.
But I was today-years-old when I learned that there is another song called “Jolene” not byDolly Parton.
Iris Herrera is taking on theRay LaMontagnetrack of the same name.
I’m very thankful that Kelsea was clueless about this fact as well.
Iris shares that this song is about addiction, so the song has personal and sentimental meaning.
The risk of selecting a relatively unknown song is the lack of connection between the singer and the audience.
Iris makes a moment in her time on stage.
Angie Rey gives Kelsea the country she’s been waiting for withCody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap.”
Angie has a storyteller quality in her.
She even gets Kelsea to cry during rehearsal!
What both singers do with their power ballads is prove how music can move us.
I may not have resonated with Angie’s performance, but I feel her in it.
I may not understand the story Iris is singing about, but I feel connected to her.
That’s the power of music.The emotional journey both singers provide makes it a near-impossible decisionfor Kelsea.
Iris is the winner, the right decision.
But Angie is not leaving yet!
Michael Buble couldn’t get Kolby Cordell, so he fills a country void with Angie Rey.
The first night of Knockouts proves that taste in music and performance is what determines a coach’s decision.
The Voiceairs Mondays at 8:00pm on NBC.
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