The top vocalists are back to perform live on The Voice. Team Christina, Adam, Cee Lo and Blake faced off to see who will win the most votes. To open the show the top ten performed “Say It, Just Say It.”
Up first was Austin Jenckes from Team Blake. Jenckes performed, “Your Love,” by The Outfield. Shelton added that this was the breakout performance for Jenckes and that Jenckes mastered the art of the slow build. Aguilera said that Jenckes really rocked the end of the performance. Levine commented that he wanted to feel more of the performance early on from Jenckes but he did enjoy the performance.
Jacquie Lee took the stage and performed “Clarity,” representing Team Christina. Coach Christina started off the comments by saying that the setting was beautiful and the performance was gorgeous. Green said that the performance was awesome as usual. Shelton added that the performance was beautiful but it included a few off moments. Levine said that Lee really has courage and that she did a great job in the performance.
The performances continued with Team Adam. Will Champlin sang “Love Me Again,” by John Newman. Starting off the coaches comments was Levine who said that the song was great and that Champlin is an amazing story on this show and Champlin is the reason why people should hang in there and keep trying. Aguilera said that it is cool to see Champlin in this light after being on her team. Shelton added that Champlin is a very accurate vocalist.
Next up was Caroline Pennell from Team Cee Lo. Pennell is taking on a classic, singing, “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” by John Denver. Green started off the comments by saying that when Pennell is happy, he is happy and he is happy to be part of this journey Pennell is on. Levine said that it was great to see Pennell express what she was going through in life.
Cole Vosbury took the stage next representing Team Blake. Vosbury performed, “To Me With You” originally performed by Mr. Big. Shelton said that performance made him happy and it is impossible not to love this guy. Levine said that he is a huge fan of Vosbury. Green said that Vosbury was very expressive and was living out loud.
Tessanne Chin from Team Adam followed Vosbury. Chin sang “If I Were Your Woman,” by Gladis Knight and the Pips. Levine started off the comments by that this was a perfect moment and it solidified the presence that Chin has created on the show. Aguilera added that she heard Chin’s accent during the start of the song.
Following Chin was Ray Boudreaux from Team Blake. Boudreaux sang, “You Are The Best Thing,” which was original performed by Ray Lamontagne. Shelton started off the comments by saying that this was one of the best performances to date for Boudreaux. Aguilera added that she thinks that since he arrived on The Voice Boudreaux has grown the most. Green added that Boudreaux did a great job and what else could he say.
Next up to the stage was from Team Adam, James Wolpert. Wolpert took on a classic song and sang, “Without You.” Coach Levine started off the comments by saying that Wolpert came into this performance and made the song his own. Aguilera added that Wolpert’s voice is always clean.
Team Cee Lo took the stage next. Kat Robichaud sang, “We Belong,” which was originally performed by Pat Benatar. Green was all smiles following that performance from Robichaud. He started off the comments by saying that he was so proud of Robichaud. Levine added that this is what coaches and fans have wanted to see the entire show.
Closing the show was Matthew Schuler from Team Christina. Schuler performed, “Beneath Your Beautiful.” Aguilera started off the comments by saying she hopes that Schuler takes in everything from these performances. Aguilera, who is famous for taking notes, forgot to take notes during this performance from Schuler. Levine added that for Schuler finding his future wife will not be a problem for him and from the start Schuler was amazing.
Fans can vote for their favorite via the phone, texting or through various forms of social media. Two artists, no matter what team they are on, will go home tomorrow. The votes will be announced tomorrow night on NBC.
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