The Voice is back and a whole new group of vocalist took the blind audition stage with the hopes of joining Team Blake, Adam, Usher and Shakira. This kicked off the final week of blind auditions.

The first vocalist up to the stage was Kat Perkins. Perkins used to be in a band that even had the chance to open up for Bon Jovi, but following some unplanned life events, she decided to start working as a nanny, who often sings with the children, who are also huge fans of The Voice. Perkins decided to sing “Gold Dust Woman.” Levine and Shakira hit their buttons within moments of each other. Usher closely followed them. In the end after much deliberation, Perkins decided to become the next member of Team Adam.

Following Perkins was Gabi Ramirez. Ramirez was a former soccer player who discovered his love of singing and gave up his dream of pursing soccer. He decided to perform, “The A Team” originally by Ed Sheeran. Even with a passionate performance none of the coaches turned around.

Up next was Paula Deana who had a record deal with Clive Davis when she was sixteen but was dropped from the label. Deana decided to sing, “The Way.” Shelton and Shakira both hit their buttons at the same time for Deana. Levine added that the audition had some highs and lows, which was why he didn’t turn around. Shakira added that under her coaching that Deana would improve. Shelton said that she has the ability to try anything and he also sees improvement and a victory in her future. In the end, she decided to join Team Blake.

Next up to the blind audition stage was Jake Barker. Barker has never performed in front of this many people. He decided to sing, “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars. Usher was the first coach to turn around for Barker. Levine and Shakira also turned around in the last few moments of the performance. After much discuss amongst the coaches, Barker decided to join Team Usher.

Shelton and Levine also added artists during a quick round of blind auditions.

Next up was Luke Cooper. Cooper is a young father and a nurse but has always had a passion for music. Cooper took on Imagine Dragon’s hit, “Radioactive.” Even with a passionate and incredible performance Cooper was not able to get a coach to turn around.

Following Cooper was Ria Eaton. Eaton decided to sing, “Cups” which was featured in the motion picture Pitch Perfect. At the last possible moment both Shakira and Shelton turned around for Eaton. During the coaches’ pitches as to why Eaton should join their teams, Levine and Usher provided some sideline commentary. In the end, Eaton joined Team Blake.

With spots filling up on the teams, Cierra Micknes took to the blind audition stage next. For her blind audition she sang, “Crazy” which was originally recorded by Cee Lo Green as part of the band Gnarls Barkley. Shakira was the first coach to turn around and was closely followed by Shelton. Usher was the last coach to turn around at the very last possible moment. Following her audition Micknes got a hug from Shakira and she joined her on stage for some girl talk. The coaches battled for her but in the end she decided to join Team Shakira.

Following Micknes was Tyler Montgomery from Missouri. Montgomery sang, “I Wish.” Even though none of the coaches turned around during his audition they were all shocked when they turned around and realized that Montgomery was a guy.

The next vocalist to audition was a duo, Alaska & Madi. The duo decided that if they did not get a coach to turn around the duo would be splitting up and going their separate ways. The girls sang, “Barton Hollow.” Levine was the first coach to turn around for the duo and he was closely followed by Shelton. In the end the duo decided to join Team Blake.

Going into the next blind audition, Usher and Shelton only had one spot left on their team. Ddendyl was the next vocalist to audition for the show. Ddendyl sang, “Stand By Me.” Shakira was the first coach to turn around for her and was the only coach to turn around so Ddendyl joined Team Shakira.

The final audition of the night went to Josh Kaufman who is a father of three. Kaufman decided to sing “One More Chance” by George Michael. Levine turned around first and was closely followed by Shelton. Shakira and Usher also turned around making this a four-chair performance. After much deliberation and discussion, Josh decided to join Team Adam.

The blind auditions will conclude tomorrow night on NBC.

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