Who’s the frontrunner now? One thing that totally works tonight? That Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Go Ahead and Break My Heart duet-slash-slow-gaze extravaganza. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC I feel like Im focused more. I feel like Im in the zone; Ive grown. Thats what it is, he says. NEXT: Does this song choice have a double meaning? So, tonight, he decides to hop into a new groove and not just figuratively....
The Battle Rounds ofThe Voicemake up my favorite portion of the shows (overly drawn-out) elimination process. Going head-to-head on one song is also the closest well come to a fair comparison between different performers. We didnt see anyone really gunning for their competition tonight. Credit: NBC The first pairing of the night went to Team Adams powerhouses, Jordan Smith and Regina Love. In promoting itself,The Voiceoften tips its hand. Adam tells both his charges their challenge will be to find the emotional center of their song....
You might even call it…a round of Battles. Battles not for our votes, but for our hearts. (Okay, and also our iTunes downloads.) Credit: NBC Adam explains that the song choice is very theatrical, which fits both singers roof-shaking, wide-ranging sounds. Maybe hes sending a message: Im the true rock star here. During the performance, however, Manny and Keith are very closely matched. Mannys voice is thick and resonant, and he clobbers his final, piercing note....
Lets take it from the top. But hes absolutely blown away (pardon the terrible pun) when he goes up against Adam Wakefield. Winner: Adam NEXT: Dammmmn Daniel … Battle No. Credit: NBC Even Emily is surprised when shes won. Tough break for JB. Winner: Emily Battle No. Winner: Daniel Battle No. Of course, Abbys no slouch, and her tones are as solid as anyone of the night. Winner: Abby Steal: Brian to Team Adam...
The Battles conclude…but we just aren’t seeing enough of Team Gwen. Here they are: Team Gwen is being dealt a bad hand this year. After 10 episodes, its become obvious somethings up. Credit: NBC Heres my beef: 18 Battles were aired over the last two weeks the other six were montaged. Of those 18 to make it to TV, six belonged to Team Adam. How many featured performances from Team Gwen?...
Talk about laying the smack down. That proved true more than once tonight, too. Ultimately, its Pharrell, again, who struts from episode two with a mightier squad than the rest. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC People are good this season, bro, he boasts. Hes ready to make some bank of his own. So, he gives John Mayers Dreaming With a Broken Heart a try and, its far from perfect. (She may be 16, but she knows a power play when she sees one....
Season 10 has the best talent weve seen yet, Blake says of tonights crop. Lets see where the teams stack up now. Like every season Im looking for different, he says before the first auditioner takes the stage. Credit: NBC And sure enough, he finds just that in his duet of Team PW newbs. Brian Nhira: Annnnd the second audition of the night signs up for Pharrells oh-so-stacked crew, too....
Im making this season the season that I mess with you, he teases her. Its about what singers you want that I want to get from you. Unlike a lot of politicians, the Mayor of Blakeville follows through on his promises. Credit: NBC Hes even caught practicing his quick-draw in an obviously scripted but still super-cute, behind-the-scenes moment. But she hardly needs it. Its a match made in pop heaven....
Rihanna stops in to advise the singers during the toughest competitions yet. Their coach then chooses who will continue. Each coach gets just one steal.) Credit: Trae Patton/NBC Blaine picks Hold Back the River by James Bay. Adam picks Blaine to move on, which means Andi & Alex are toast. I cant believe theyre out so soon. Next up are Team GwensBraiden SunshineandEllie Lawrence. But again, I was surprised. Braiden takes on Michael Bubles version of Feelin Good....
The final Knockout performances leave us eagerly anticipating the Lives. Unfortunately for several of the more unique contestants, the coaches all played it safe this time. She chooses Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood to show off her chops. Credit: NBC (Shelby also first sang this song for her third-grade talent show and lost. This is her chance to redeem herself from her elementary school defeat.) Jesus Take the Wheel is a smart pick that allows her to do just that....
Its efficient, sure, but also brutal. Blake feels good about his chances of making it into the Top 12, easily. And, well, mission accomplished. Credit: Trae Patton/NBC Head here for more details. NEXT: A pitch perfect song choice earns all the smiles … 4. Well-played, Kata Hay. Also a good match? And his own coach cant help but agree with that sentiment. NEXT: Hes unfair-ly good … 9. You came out here and you murdered that song, like Who?...
Tears, standing ovations, and epic comebacks, oh my! Heres the play-by-play, followed by our predictions for the Top 12! So, at this point, its not about him proving that hes got the pipes. Credit: Trae Patton/NBC NEXT: A performance that actually stops the show… 4. Owen Danoff(Team Adam): The second musical legacy of the evening is Owen Danoff. Not really, even though he was aiming for something more contemporary. Is it a showcase of his entire range?...
But, because of the comeback twist, fully half of each team was eliminated this episode. But thats enough math for one recap. (Spoiler alert: Keith Semple does not stick around.) Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC Team Gwen starts the night off with a group performance of O-o-h Child, originally by the Five Stairsteps. They stand out like sore thumbs, and the whole performance suffers as a result. Then, its time to reveal who from Team Gwen America saved: itsJeffery AustinandBraiden Sunshine....
