The top 10 take the stage on “The Voice” to perform with two more going home on Tuesday.
Team Blake’s Kyla Jade got the night of music started off with a performance of “This is Me” from “The Greatest show”. Host Carson Daly said that it was some nice work. Alicia Keys called Kyla stunning, riveting, masterful, and magnificent; adding that she came out and showed everybody what is possible. Saying that he loved her, Coach Blake Shelton felt pretty sure that Kyla had punched her ticket for the semifinals.
Next up was Team Kelly with a guitarless Kaleb Lee performing “Boondocks”. Carson said, “nice work brother.” Adam called Kaleb phenomenal and amazing. Adam said that Kaleb has come into his own and no matter what the outcome of the show is, Kaleb has won. Kelly called Kaleb an amazing performer; adding he is an awesome dude.
Team Adam’s Jackie Verna performed the song “Love Triangle” by “The Voice” alum RaeLynn. Saying that he loved the song, Blake told Jackie that she did a great job and gave an incredible delivery. Adam noted that they have finally found the sweet spot in Jackie’s voice and range; adding that she is really different and beautiful.
Three time Grammy Award winning singer and the newest “The Voice” coach, Kelly Clarkson sang her new single “I Don’t Think About You”.
Team Adam’s Rayshun LaMarr sang a song that Adam said he was meant to sing – “Grant Green”. Saying that he nailed the song, Kelly said that she didn’t think she ever had that much fun watching someone perform. Kelly said that Rayshun nailed the song. Adam said that Rayshun has separated himself from the rest of the pack and that he is looking like the star he is. Adam said that it felt like Rayshun was performing his own new single.
Team Blake’s Spensha Baker performed the Taylor Swift song “Red”. Carson said that she did a beautiful job. Adam said that she is doing exactly what she should be doing; adding that he instincts are amazing. Blake said that it was her best performance so far; adding that she is going to make Country music history and will be a star.
Team Alicia’s Jackie Foster took on Sara Bareillis with “Gravity”. Carson noted that the top 10 were giving it all they had tonight. Alicia noted that it was the perfect moment to do the song; adding that Jackie did a beautiful job and it was a gorgeous performance.
Team Alicia’s Britton Buchanan went in a different direction this week with the Tina Turner smash hit “What’s Love Got to do With It”. Saying that he was proud of Britton, Adam called Britton so special and incredible. Alicia said that Britton was swagging on 30 million; adding that he he so unique and spectacular.
Team Alicia’s Christiana Danielle took on the great Bill Withers with “Ain’t No Sunshine”. Calling the performance really beautiful, Kelly said that Christiana’s whole body sings like an orchestra; adding it was her favourite song form Christiana. Alicia called Christiana one of the most unique and special beings she has ever met; adding that Christiana has spectacular instincts.
Team Blake’s Pryor Baird mom joined him in rehearsals this week. Pryor revealed that after his performance last week, Bob Seeger himself sent a message saying Pryor killed it on his version of “Night Moves”. This week Pryor performed “My Town” by Montgomery Gentry. Carson noted that Pryor gave the room a big shot of energy. Adam loved that they got to seem more of Pryor’s range; adding that Pryor is the best screamer ever, so dynamic, and an amazing dude. Adam called the performance an eye and ear opening experience. Blake noted that music fans are realizing how rare Pryor’s voice is; adding that he would not be surprised to see Pryor go past the number three spot this week. Last week at number three on the overall iTunes chart, Pryor was the highest charting artist this season.
Finishing out the night was Team Kelly’s Brynn Cartelli with “Fix You” by Coldplay. Carson said that she did an excellent job. Kelly noted that it is an amazing thing to watch someone so young feel the message in a song like Brynn does; adding that it is something you can’t teach. Kelly said that Brynn was born to be on stage and sing.
After the show has aired on both coasts, two artists have songs on the overall iTunes top 10 chart and six artists have their songs in one of the iTunes genre top 10 charts. Pryor Baird’s performance of “I Don’t Need No Doctor” is still in the top 10 on the iTunes Blues chart.