Who was culled, and who made it through to next weeks finale?
The results are not exactly what youd expect.
Season 9 hopefuls, behold your future.
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Except, of course, for Dolly Parton.
No surprise, itsJordan Smith.
Jordans version of Somebody to Love went all the way to the No.
1 spot on iTunes last night, beating out Adele a serious accomplishment.
We learn who the next safe singer is right away:Emily Ann Robertswill also be sticking around.
Thats cool and all, but now its time for Dolly to perform.
Thankfully, Coat of Many Colors is a much better story than the phone book.
The three singers who will sing for their lives areJeffery Austin,Madi Davis, andZach Seabaugh.
Braiden Sunshine, Shelby Brown, and Amy Vachals journeys all end here.
First up, we get a chastened, emotional version of Zach performing what could be his final go-around.
He chooses Tim McGraws Live Like You Were Dying.
Its a perfectly serviceable rendition but nothing worthy of a finale slot onThe Voice.
With nary a pelvic thrust in sight, I dont see this ending well for him.
Next, Madi sings Dont Dream Its Over by Crowded House.
She also sounds off-key, and she strains to hit her runs.
Finally, Jeffery takes the stage to bring this party to its end.
From the very first line, he blows Zach and Madi out of the water.
Jeffery doesnt just sing Foy Vances Make It Rain.
He grabs this song by the throat and squeezes out every last drop of passion.
He sounds gritty and electric and delivers stronger notes than at any other point this season.
Thankfully, thats an alternate reality we dont have to experience.
Next weeks episode just got a whole lot more interesting.
