[ Bebe Rexha & David Guetta's "One in a Million" plays ]
Wow!
John: You two were electric.
[ Whoosh ] Daly: That's the sound of a steal!
* Is this heaven now? *
* Am I dreaming out? *
* Am I dreaming? *
John: It's so fun. I love watching the battles.
Yeah, the battles are good because you get this, like,
"Oh, I remember that audition. I remember that audition."
Yes. You're like, "Oh, everyone is actually really good."
Both Niall and I tried to steal someone,
and then...Gwen unceremoniously rejected us
and destroyed our hopes and dreams.
You nailed it.
Both: Gwen.
I don't have any more steals.
Oh, your two were great that you did steal.
I love my newbies. Yeah. I love mine. Thank you.
I'm a very hard worker, I'm a very hard singer,
so somebody hit that button.
Daly: We got a steal! You knew it was gonna be me.
A lot of times, you steal someone
that you tried to get in the blinds.
I tried to get Mac in the blinds,
and he was available.
[ Whoosh ]
That's the sound of a steal!
I was like, "Come on."
Come on home, bro. Mac: Come on.
I know what I'm looking for.
Okay. You got a plan? Oh, really?
I do. I've got my eyes on someone, but I'll probably lose to Gwen.
You won't lose the Gwen. It's impossible. There's no competition.
It's actually impossible to lose to you now.
Let's go. I got to steal to make.
I'm waiting for you guys to make bad decisions for me.
What are you gonna do?
I'm gonna go watch a concert.
Niall: Right. Let's do it.
**
Audrey: Okay, so, Reba, what is your strategy?
I thought Ruby and Al would go great together.
Yeah, great. You know, two country people.
You're gonna be giving them great advice.
Thanks, thanks.
Al and Ruby -- both country,
a little bluegrass, country in there.
And I have them singing Dolly Parton's "Jolene."
"Jolene" is a little bit more in the traditional vein
of country music, and I thought that would be very cool.
Ruby: I'm, like, super excited.
I mean, hello, it's Reba. I know.
Right? We're fixing to be
in the presence of a one-name superstar.
I hope I can sing when I'm in front of her.
Come on in.
Hey, hey! Hi. How are you?
[ Laughing ] I love your T-shirt.
Oh, my gosh. Love it. Oh, this old thing here?
It was a tough decision to try to figure out
if I wanted to wear the black Reba shirt
or the white Reba shirt.
Went with the white. I feel like it's a little more casual.
The black one's a little dressier.
I'll probably save that one for church Sunday. [ Laughs ]
Reba: Gosh, I've been looking forward to this
since the first day I heard you guys sing.
So excited.
Ruby: It was so hard to look at her.
Wow.
This is Reba. I'm like...
I didn't want to be creepy
where I was just, like, staring at her.
So I was like, maybe don't look at her so much.
[ Chuckles ] I was like -- It was insane.
So, how y'all feel about doing "Jolene"?
It's one of my favorite songs of all time.
Good. Yeah. It's a great song.
Well, I'm a huge fan of Dolly.
I got to meet her on the first time
that I ever got to be on the Grand Ole Opry in 1977.
Wow. They told me that I wasn't gonna get to do my two songs.
I'm just gonna be able to do one song.
And I said, "Why?" And they said,
"Because Dolly Parton just pulled in the parking lot
and she's gonna take one of your songs."
And I said, "Well, shoot, she can take both of them.
Can I meet her?" [ Laughter ]
Well, I can't wait to hear y'all sing, so let's get after it.
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
Al: This song is going to be perfect
because it gets thrown around at the house all the time.
* Jolene, Jolene*
The kids want to listen to "Jolene" every afternoon.
I love my kids.
Being a dad is the coolest thing I've ever done.
They were so sad that Dad didn't make it last season.
I really felt kind of out of place.
I felt like I was just, like, so close,
but I just needed to take a few more steps.
So, this go-around...
* Just somethin' women like about a pickup man *
...when that stage lit up, it was just like,
"Yeah, man, you were right. You can do this." Ow!
What style of country would you call that, Reba?
With a capital "C" -- Country.
[ Laughter ] Yes, that's what I grew up with.
Big part of my upbringing was listening to you on the radio.
I'm a big fan already.
And now I'm so proud to be able
to walk this journey with my family.
Gonna be able to show them that one "no" is not the end.
Like Reba, Dolly Parton is someone
that I've looked up to for a long time.
I actually won a Dolly Parton competition,
and I won a signed guitar from her.
Dolly -- she's been singing for pretty much her whole life.
I really connect with that
because I started when I was nine,
but now I usually do about 200 shows a year.
You know, and being able to travel is awesome,
especially coming from such a small town.
68 people. It is not big at all.
We don't even know our neighbors, which is hilarious.
[ Yodeling ]
It was so amazing to get four people
that I absolutely look up to, to turn around.
Just insane.
You can win "The Voice," honestly. Yeah.
It would be a great idea
if we got the audience's opinion.
Alright, audience. What do you think?
What?! [ Laughs ]
What is this nonsense? We're being sabotaged.
You're cheating! I feel so sorry for us.
Reba. Whoo!
Having Reba as my coach is super exciting.
We're both from small towns.
You know, in my heart, I just knew I had to pick Reba.
She's so versatile. She can do anything.
I'm excited being on her first-ever team.
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* I'm begging of you, please don't take my man *
I'm right here. Look at me. Come on.
* Jolene, Jolene *
Al is real low, big voice.
And Ruby, she has a higher alto-soprano range.
And the different textures complemented each other.
Your vocals are great.
I don't feel it, though. Okay.
When you're singing a song, it's this right here.
It's got to come out in your face.
You've got the cutest dimples in the world. Thank you.
We need to see more of those.
And be a little mischievous, but also be heartbroken
because you're pleading with this woman
to back off, get out.
You're talking to her, but you're talking to the women
and the people in the audience.
So, if you kind of run like a typewriter
and just look at people,
you'll make their experience a billion times better.
Ruby: I'm 16 and I've never been in a relationship,
so I don't really know how to portray that.
Reba: Play like I'm the other woman
that's trying to take your partner.
But I do understand that it's painful,
so I can relate to her with that...
* Please don't take my man *
...because I feel a huge connection
to her struggles with separation anxiety.
When I was just a little kid, I was in a tornado.
It ripped through Missouri.
We were actually in my parents' business at the time.
It ripped the roof off and blew the sides of the walls down,
and then out of nowhere, you just saw power lines snapping,
just everything exploding.
We got out.
We made it to our car and we made it home.
After being in the tornado,
it gave me really bad separation anxiety.
I couldn't be away from my parents.
Being able to play has really been a release for me,
and now I'm like 100% better.
I credit music for that.
When you're doing the "Joleeene," just...
* Jolene *
Soften it up. Soft landing. Got it.
Al, it was great on the eye contact.
I'm on another planet right now.
I just made eye contact with Reba McEntire
and sang one of the most iconic songs of all time.
Reba: I was the only one that turned for Al.
I was just surprised. He was selling it.
* Your voice is soft like summer rain *
Ruby being 16, she's got great range,
but it's also flexible.
You have to have that to yodel.
Ruby, I loved the way your voice broke.
That just gave it another dimension. It was really good.
Al, you got to map out your breathing,
because if you don't have the breath,
it ain't coming out the mouth.
Like, how do you keep your voice in shape?
So, I try to sing every day.
Stay hydrated.
I had lunch with Bette Midler.
I'm going to pick that name up here, that name dropper there.
Oh, wow. And these lozenges,
she puts them kind of like Skoal between her cheek and gum.
Tom Jones -- I'll pick that one up, too --
told her about it, so they really help. Alright.
Ruby: It was awesome to see Reba.
Just the names she's dropped -- Like, this doesn't feel real.
I'm like, there's no way.
And the notes that she gave me also helps me out tremendously.
Now I know what to really focus on.
I'm gonna be a lot more confident thanks to her.
Y'all are great. Yeah. She's unbelievable.
I was about half stupid till I was 35.
I couldn't imagine doing this at 16.
[ Laughter ]
So... I'm with you on that.
Well, come here, give me a hug. I'll let y'all get out of here. Yes, ma'am.
Gotta hug Mama before we leave. Absolutely.
Reba: Emotion is what gets me.
This battle round will be
to whoever can sell the song the best to me.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go. Gwen: Wow.
Whoo! Whoo! Oh, they're fired up.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This is gonna be good. Oh, yeah.
Let the battle begin.
Whoo!
**
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* I'm begging of you, please don't take my man *
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* Please don't take him just because you can *
* Your beauty is beyond compare *
* With flaming locks of auburn hair *
* With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green *
* Your smile is like a breath of spring *
* And your voice is soft like summer rain *
* And I cannot compete with you, Jolene *
Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
* He talks about you in his sleep *
* There's nothing I can do to keep *
* From crying when he calls your name, Jolene * Whoa!
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* I'm begging of you, please don't take my man *
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* Please don't take him even though you can *
* You could have your choice of men *
* I could never love again *
* He's the only one for me, Jolene *
* I had to have this talk with you *
* My happiness depends on you *
* And whatever you decide to do *
* Jolene *
Whoo!
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* I'm begging of you, please don't take my man *
* Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene *
* Please don't take him even though you can *
* Jolene *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go! Let's go!
**
[ Chuckles ]
I love it. I love that, too.
Whoo!
Yee-haw!
That is so good. So fun. Great song choice.
I loved that. Wow, wasn't that great?
Al Boogie, this tone is so infectious.
It's like a different man that was here last year.
And the way you held some of them low notes alongside
Ruby's different range was just so impressive.
And, Ruby, just not a foot wrong.
Your tone is so beautiful.
And I was so excited to hear you again,
'cause what happened here at your blind audition
was one of my most memorable moments
I've had on the show.
The fact that Ruby put in two performances
back-to-back like she has,
I would just lean toward Ruby. Toward Ruby. Okay.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I forgot you were 16, Ruby.
Just the way your presence is onstage,
you just didn't look like a teenager,
didn't sound like a teenager.
I had chills up and down my body when you said "cry,"
like, 'cause -- because you yodeled it
and it was stunningly perfect.
Al Boogie, your stage presence is really, really strong.
Your voice is really beautiful, in tune, dynamic.
This is like a really hard decision.
I would say Ruby in some ways,
but that's not fair because Al Boogie, you are amazing.
Thank you. I'm gonna leave it to the expert over here.
Oh, I'm not an expert. [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
You both were compelling.
You both, like, connected to the lyric
and sang it with, like, emotion and passion.
I think, Al, you started out as an underdog.
One, because you were a one-chair turn
and she was a four-chair turn.
Two, because you're singing a song
that's about being a woman scorned.
You don't exactly look the part.
[ Laughter ]
[ High-pitched voice ] Please don't take my man.
[ Laughter ]
John: The inclination would be like,
this is all pointing to Ruby,
but you killed it, man. Thank you.
You really did. Thank you very much.
John: Ruby, I love that cry in your voice.
I love how much character your voice has
and how it really cuts through every song.
You just feel so, like, in possession
of your identity as an artist.
Thank you.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, Reba. You've got the final say.
What'd you think about that battle?
I thought it was absolutely wonderful.
It showed the versatility of you both.
Ruby, when you did "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart,"
I was thinking, "Well, that's a yodel song.
How would she do on 'Jolene'?"
You performed magnificently.
You made me very proud. Thank you.
And then, Al, when you came out in "Pickup Man,"
I thought, "How is he gonna do on 'Jolene'?"
You know, it's a totally different song.
You stepped up to the plate
and knocked it out of the ballpark. Thank you.
You guys did a great job on the choreography,
singing together, making the parts your own.
Very, very proud of you.
Thank you. Couldn't ask for more.
Ruby: Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Reba... Yes.
Hate this part.
So sorry to have to ask, but the time has come. Thank you.
I know.
Who is the winner of this battle? [ Sighs ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Love you both.
But the winner of this battle...
is Ruby.
[ Cheers and applause ] Ruby, congratulations!
You're moving on to the knockouts!
I can't believe I did it. I love Reba.
Thank you so much for believing in me.
Coming from such a small town,
there's not a lot of opportunities.
I always saw myself here, but I never knew I would do it.
I'm gonna work hard and prove myself
and show that I'm here for a reason.
Al, anything you want to say to Reba?
Al: Last season, it was a struggle
going home without that chair turn.
Having you turn around kind of lifted that burden off of me,
and this has been a great ride.
And thank you. That's all I got. Thank you so much.
Give it up for Al Boogie, ladies and gentlemen!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Don't you ever quit.
Reba: It was a very hard decision
because I love Al's singing.
I loved his tone, everything about it.
It's just that Ruby has something totally different.
16 years old, she's so talented.
We need people like Ruby
that brings a little bit of the past of country music forward.
I think America is gonna fall in love with Ruby,
just like I did.
How do you not want to see
what a 16-year-old that does that do?
She's crazy.
I didn't have that much sense when I was 16.
I didn't have any. [ Laughter ]
Daly: Coming up...
* And keep you sheltered from the storm *
* That's raging on *
Daly: ...the artists battle it out. Whoo!
* If I could change the way *
Daly: And so do our coaches.
That's the sound of a steal! Niall: Yes!
Unh-unh. I ain't touching that.
I regret sticking you together.
[ Sobs ] Whew!
Daly: Where's Niall?
John: Niall's a little intimidated.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles.
Oh!
Looks like there's a new queen in town.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Only one queen of country.
That's me.
That's mean.
I-I'm gonna tell Blake you said that.
[ Angelic chorus ]
Kelly: Go, Team Gwen!
Next battle pairing --
Joslynn Rose.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You will be battling against Rudi.
[ All shouting ]
Joslynn: Me and Rudi have developed such a good friendship.
I am so glad that I got paired with her. We just click.
You will be singing "My Immortal" by Evanescence.
[ All gasping ] No! Seriously?!
I'm so nervous. How do you feel?
I'm literally... Look at my hands.
Oh, my goodness! Look at my hands! I'm, like, shaking.
Hi, guys. Joslynn: Hi!
Today's the day. Today's the day.
I paired Joslynn and Rudi together.
I love both of them.
I think they really complement each other.
I feel like Joslynn's a little more alternative pop,
and then Rudi is a little more kind of R&B pop,
so they're quite different,
but they're both equally as gifted.
This song's never been done on the show before,
and Amy is one of those top-rated singers,
so I felt like this was a good song for both you guys.
I feel like, Joslynn,
what you do with your voice at your age is insane.
Rudi, I know you're a little more R&B. Yeah.
But if you can sing pop R&B,
then you can sing anything, so there's that.
* To say and do whatever I please *
The blind auditions could not have gone any better.
I got a four-chair turn and a block,
which is just, like, unreal. [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Grunting ]
Oh, no.
Block, block, block, block, block!
[ Laughter ]
I knew it was you, too, Niall.
I totally feel like I made the right choice.
Well, Rudi, I'm Gwen.
Oh, I know who you are, girl. I know who you are!
Gwen Stefani's been my girl crush
since... well, for forever.
I'm gonna have to go with my girl Gwen.
Oh!
Rudi: She's just an icon.
Her outfits, her tone in her voice.
She knows how to put on a show.
I have been obsessed with her for years.
* I'm so tired of being here *
Gwen: I feel like this is kind of the perfect song
because they both seem like really good storytellers.
* These wounds won't seem to heal *
* This pain is just too real *
Joslynn: My family does foster care, and this song
is just about giving your all to somebody.
And the last line of the chorus, which really hits, is,
"You still have all of me."
* You still have *
It's when you give them yourself,
no matter what the end turnout is.
And that's really what foster care is.
Yeah!
I definitely get a lot of time with my siblings
and foster siblings because I'm homeschooled.
It's really a blessing that I'm able to do that,
and music can be focused on a lot with being homeschooled.
Currently with music, I am leading worship at our church.
I also do musicals and little local talent shows,
but nothing bigger than the "Voice" stage.
* Ohhh *
* All I know, all I know *
* Loving you is a losing game *
* I love you so much *
The way that you sing is so emotional.
That's really rare to do
even if you're...old. [ Laughter ]
So I would love to work with you.
Gwen. [ Screams ] Oh, God!
Joslynn: I am just so glad that I chose Gwen as a coach.
She's so fun.
She is so warm
and just really wants to encourage you
and wants you to show your uniqueness.
We'll figure out, like, your whole vibe.
Her encouragement is so awesome.
* I held your hand *
* Through all of these years *
* But you still have *
Gwen: I think you're both really good.
And, Joslynn, with you, start to really think
about opening your eyes up a little bit more
and stop focusing on the vocal, right?
'Cause your vocal is -- pfft! -- it's so good.
But when you're singing, I want your facial expressions
to be with the lyric as opposed to what you're singing.
Even though you guys are battling each other,
you still need to show everybody your, like, body language
and how do you interact together
so that you let go of the competition
and you just make the greatest duet.
* I held your hand through all of these years *
Rudi: I can connect to the song. It's really about a loss.
So I think just pulling from those experiences
and singing it and taking myself back
to that time where, you know, I was hurting.
For me, I think about my grandma that I lost a few years ago.
My grandparents were the ones that loved music.
My grandpa actually passed away the year I was born,
and I think that's why me and my grandma
had such an incredible bond.
My grandma was my best friend, my number-one supporter.
She was everything to me.
Even to this day, I miss her every single day.
She would just tell me to have fun
and go do what I know how to do best.
She would say, "Shake your hips, mija."
"Shake your hips." [ Laughs ]
That's exactly what she would say.
You know what's so cool is to hear your style of voice
on that song.
I felt like that was super understated,
but just enough that you're like,
"Ooh, I forgot she can do that."
Joslynn, you need to be off the mic stand. Exactly, yeah.
Like, just to show that body language
and show, like, that you're in it
Yeah. 'Cause that's what music does, right?
It's basically the emotional vessel to connect all of us.
Like, when you -- oh!
When you opened your eyes, it almost hurt me.
You're so believable.
Rudi, you know what to do.
You're fricking flawless. It's gross.
Thank you, Gwen Stefani. I'm embarrassed that,
like, I have to be in the same room as you.
Oh, my God. It's crazy.
Joslynn, when she sings, she's so composed
and she has this sort of Billie Eilish kind of dynamic
to her voice, and it's very stylized.
Rudi, she can do runs,
she can do anything with her voice,
but she was able to be so tasteful with this song
being that it's not really her genre.
Honestly, can't imagine what I'm gonna do between these two,
because they both have such amazing qualities.
Thank you so much. Appreciate it. See you, guys.
Thank you. Thanks for being awesome.
Making me look good. [ Laughs ]
Daly: Who would you pick as the winner of this battle?
Get the "Voice" official app now and play along.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, yeah, yeah. She's good.
She's really good. John: Rudi! Rudi!
Look at the outfit! Oh, man.
Whoo!
[ Chuckles ]
The battle starts now.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I'm so tired of being here *
* Suppressed by all my childish fears *
* And if you have to leave *
* I wish that you would just leave *
* Your presence still lingers here *
* And it won't leave me alone *
* These wounds won't seem to heal *
* This pain is just too real *
* There's just so much that *
* Time cannot erase *
* When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears *
* When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears *
* And I held your hand through all of these years *
* But you still have *
* All of me *
* I've tried so hard *
* To tell myself that you're gone *
* But though you're still with me *
* I've been alone all along *
* Ahhhh *
* When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears *
* When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears *
* And I held your hand through all of these years *
* But you still have *
* All of meeeeeee *
[ Cheers and applause ]
My babies!
Niall: So good.
What a lovely job.
Joslynn, I really especially loved
the way you started the song.
You were in control.
It felt really poised
and like you were ready to seize this moment.
You really do have a beautiful voice,
and your tone is so lovely.
And, Rudi, I felt like you were coming into your own.
It was just powerful and clear and really impressive.
So, I would lean towards Rudi
if I were making the choice myself.
Thank you, John.
Did y'all get in Gwen's closet?
I wish! I know.
You look cute as a button.
Joslynn, I loved it when you opened your eyes
when you were singing.
When you first started singing
and it was that low register,
I thought you did a really good job of the control of it.
I would have been all over the place.
And, Rudi, your vocals are wonderful.
Great stage presence.
You both have very powerful voices,
so congratulations on that.
I guess if I had to choose right now,
I think I'd choose Rudi. Thank you.
Niall: Yeah, Rudi, that was phenomenal.
It was pretty much flawless. Thank you so much.
It felt like you were climbing a mountain
the whole way through the song,
and it just kept going and going and going,
and it was such an impressive sing.
And, Joslynn, the way you started out there
was just brilliant.
To have that poise
to take front and center and sing the way you did
was really beautiful, especially for your age.
Like, to stand up here and sing in that register
at the start of a big song like that is not easy to do.
Thank you. Thank you, Niall.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, Gwen. You've got the final decision.
But before we find out the winner, what'd you think?
I just want everyone to understand, first of all,
this song is hard.
What's so cool about Joslynn is she has this, like,
real alternative personality in her voice.
She has so much control over her dynamics.
You did a really, really good job, Joslynn.
I'm so proud of you.
Rudi, what I was really impressed with
is she was so tasteful
within this genre of this song to not over-sing.
Yeah. She could have tried to put all these runs all over it.
She just did enough that we were, like,
reminded that she knows how to do that.
This is really hard.
We're just getting to know each other.
You both have so much potential
and you're just so different that it's like,
how is there really a winner? It doesn't really seem fair.
Gwen, tough decision, but the time has come.
Who is the winner of this battle?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
**
Well, I'm just gonna go with who I think is ready
to compete in this show.
The winner of this battle
is gonna be Rudi.
Rudi, congratulations!
You're moving on to the knockouts!
Gwen: Rudi and Joslynn -- that was a tough one.
Rudi knows when to do a little trick and when not to.
She is very tasteful with the way she uses her voice.
Stunning. You're so amazing.
I had to go with Rudi because I just think she's ready
for what's to come in the competition.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'll see ya.
Thank you!
I am so grateful to Gwen.
I feel like we're friends already.
I don't know if that's just me in my head,
but she's just, like -- she's so personable,
and I'm just very lucky to have her by my side in this journey.
I'm going to the three-way knockouts.
Ooh!
Let me remind you, Coaches, Joslynn is available to steal.
Joslynn, anything you want to say to your coach?
You've been such an encouragement to me.
I'm just so thankful for this opportunity
that I even got to be here.
Give it up one more time for Joslynn Rose!
Gwen: The fact that Joslynn is so young
and she can sing the way she does, so emotionally
and with a lot of dynamic...
Good job, honey. You did so good.
...she's got a really bright future.
I think she just wasn't ready in this moment.
[ Sobs ]
I hate this show.
That sucks. That stuff is the worst.
Gwen: That's the worst. Whew!
This year, it's teams of 14,
so there's a lot of competition for these artists.
But I want the best team going into the knockouts.
And I think I have my eye on somebody down the line.
I'm waiting for 'em to come back out on the stage.
That's who I want to steal.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Niall: Reid, how's it going, buddy? I'm good. How are you doing?
How are you, man? Nice to see you. It's so nice to see you.
Noah and Reid -- I paired these two guys together
because they both lean down that folk side of things.
Noah's a smidge more country than Reid is.
Reid's a bit more folkier, poppier.
But this felt like a really good match.
How's things been since the audition, huh?
Pretty good. It was nice to go back home,
hang out with the family for a while.
Played a few gigs, played some golf.
Did you? Me too. Oh, yeah.
Yeah, we played while we were here, too.
At first, I was a little bit shocked that Noah and I
were paired together, but it clicked from the start.
We have very similar personalities
and interests in life.
It's made this whole process really fun.
Reid's the man. He's the best.
We kind of just mutually agreed
that we're, like, best friends now.
And not only that, I mean, I feel like I'm learning from him.
He's done things with his music
that I want to do in the future with mine.
Aah! Whoa!
Dude. What was that?
[ Inhales sharply ] I was just working on my vocal warm-ups.
Let's go get you a towel. Alright. Yeah, let's do that.
Right, "Lego House." Yeah.
How do we feel?
I love it. Noah: When I was first really learning
how to play guitar, Ed Sheeran was like, yeah, huge.
Some of the first songs I learned how to play
on the guitar were Ed Sheeran songs.
I remember playing a lot of them
in school talent shows and stuff as a kid.
I know that 12-year-old me would be over the moon
to be singing an Ed Sheeran song on TV.
* I'm gonna pick up the pieces *
* And build a Lego house *
I love the rasp that Noah's got in his voice,
and someone that's got so much character, too.
He knows where to put certain notes.
* Don't hold me down *
The way he navigates his way through a song
is unlike many in the competition, to be honest.
* More than I can take *
Reid: This song, it's about life.
You're gonna have ups and downs.
It seems anything that I go through in my life,
my wife really supports me.
I met my wife in math class.
We got married when we were young.
I was 21 years old.
My wife and I moved to Alabama two years ago
for my wife to go to physical therapy school,
so it's been a grind just making music work
because I'm actually traveling to Nashville
multiple times a week.
But to see her doing well is really inspiring.
And I'm able to chase my dream now,
and it's really exciting 'cause I ended up at "The Voice."
* Get on the road *
* Find someone that loves you better than I do * Whoo!
Reid: The blinds, it was an incredible experience.
I absolutely blacked out.
Your voice is just so captivating.
You can hear the storyteller in you.
What excites me the most about working with Niall
is his songwriting.
Just listening through his new record really gets me excited,
because a lot of his influences are important to me as well.
* I'm out of touch, I'm out of luck *
I love Reid's voice. It's just so individual.
And I just love how nice of a guy he is.
I could tell before I even pressed the button
that this was gonna be a nice guy.
I really want Reid to lean into his singer-songwriter side.
It feels like the right thing to do.
* I think I love you better now *
Whoo! Really good.
Reid, you could just sit back in the groove just a little bit.
Yeah. I have a few songs where it's rhythmically like
[vocalizing] and it's very easy to race ahead.
You've got way more time than you think you do.
Yes, sir. Like the way Ed does it,
where he kind of sits back
and it's nearly like a rap to him. Yeah.
Niall is pushing me out of my comfort zone
with this being more of a heavy pop song,
but it's a great thing to do as an artist.
Noah, I like hearing your twang in there.
I think the more of that twang we can hear, the better.
Yeah, cool.
It is pretty wild being out here in California.
My hometown is Richlands, Virginia,
in the Appalachian area.
It's a small town of about 5,000 people.
I've tried to hide my Appalachian accent
being here in L.A., but people notice when I sing.
The music that I would hear on the radio as a kid
riding around with my grandfather
has been a huge inspiration to me.
The storytelling aspects of country music,
that falls right in line with what I'm trying to do.
* I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't *
Honestly, one of my favorite types of voices
that you could find in the Earth.
I love a gravelly growl like that.
Noah: Niall -- I just think he has a whole lot to offer me
in terms of vocal technique, emotion, performance,
stage presence, just everything that I want to be better at.
Niall: Relax into it.
I feel like you get better as the song goes on.
Just tell the story from the start,
and it'll take some of the shake out of it.
* I'm out of touch * Who's singing that?
* I'm out of love, I'll pick you... *
Just kind of make it just a touch more...
chest up, chest -- you know, back and forth. Right. Yeah.
You'll have a touch more control.
* Raging on *
* I'm out of touch, I'm out of love *
Niall: What this battle comes down to
is who can relax into the song the most?
Because it's quite a rappy,
get-ahead-of-yourself type song if you let it.
So whoever sits back into the pocket the most
and delivers this perfectly will win this battle.
Gents, it's been a pleasure.
Reid: It's been awesome. Yeah.
Lovely to see you again. Yeah. Thank you so much.
Keep in touch. You know where I am.
I got you. We're in it for the long run, boys.
Sounds good.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Two determined singers enter now from Team Niall.
It's the 20-year-old from Virginia, Noah Spencer.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Noah: I am nervous to go against Reid.
I mean, he puts emotion into every one of the words
that he says, and you can feel it.
But I really don't want to lose,
just because I want to continue to work with Niall.
My plan for winning this battle is to just
leave it all out there and do the best that I can.
Daly: And the 27-year-old from Tennessee, Reid Zingale.
Reid: I do love Noah so much. I think the world of him.
He's the kind of singer that completely captivates you
from the start to the finish of a song,
and that's intimidating.
But I'm here to prove that this is something
that I can do for a long time
and I can make a career out of it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to night four of the battles.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Guitar guys.
Alright, boys, come on. Give it to me.
This battle starts right now.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I'm gonna pick up the pieces *
* And build a Lego house *
* When things go wrong, we can knock it down *
* My three words have two meanings *
* There's one thing on my mind *
Whoo! * It's all for you *
* Hmmmm *
* And it's dark in a cold December *
* But I've got you to keep me warm *
* If you're broken, I will mend ya *
* And I'll keep you sheltered from the storm *
* That's raging on now *
* I'm out of touch, I'm out of love *
* I'll pick you up when you're getting down *
* And out of all these things I've done *
* I think I love you better now *
* I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind *
* I'll do it all for you in time *
* And out of all these things I've done *
* I think I love you better now *
* Now *
* I'm gonna paint you by numbers *
* And color you in *
* If things go right, we can frame it *
* And put you on a wall *
* And, oh, it's so hard to say it *
* But I've been here before *
* Now I'll surrender up my heart and swap it for yours *
* Don't hold me down *
* I think the braces are breaking *
* And it's more than I can take *
* And it's dark in a cold December *
* But I've got you to keep me warm *
* If you're broken, I will mend ya *
* And I'll keep you sheltered from the storm *
* That's raging on *
* I'm out of touch, I'm out of love *
* I'll pick you up when you're getting down *
* And out of all these things I've done *
* I think I love you better nooooow *
* I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind *
* I'll do it all for you in tiiiime *
* And out of all these things I've done *
* I think I love you better now *
[ Cheers and applause ] My boys!
**
Wow, you guys. That was so cool.
I loved it.
You are a really talented coach.
Thank you, Gwen.
Reid, you have such a cool,
interesting tone that just is beautiful.
And, Noah, if someone doesn't snatch you up
and sign you tomorrow,
I don't even know what's happening. Thank you.
Both of you have strengths that you showed during
this performance that were really compelling.
Reid, your voice is very different
and kind of unexpected in a lot of ways.
Noah, your voice is just so super cool.
It just sounds so interesting,
and the rasp in your voice, and like,
there's like this softness to it at the same time.
I think I would lean toward Noah.
Okay.
Thank you, thank you.
Reid, your voice is just absolutely beautiful.
Thank you you so much. I love the quality, the purity of it.
Noah, yours -- I love the grit.
I love that little growl you had in there. Thank you.
You're both great.
Thank you, Coaches. Alright, Niall.
Tough decision here. Give us some thoughts.
Reid, your tone is just so beautiful.
I remember hearing your first audition
and just wanting to turn. If you had your eyes closed,
you'd want to open them to see who this voice is coming out of.
And, Noah, there's something really intriguing about you. Thank you.
And I think it's because you're a touch closed off
and you don't give it all away.
Like, my favorite singer-songwriter of all time
is a guy called Damien Rice.
He's the reason that I basically picked up a guitar,
and he's probably one of the most closed-off humans
that there ever was, but he bleeds emotion.
To be honest, I think the both of you did a great job.
Niall, the time has come.
Who is the winner of this battle?
Oh, God.
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Um...
The winner of this battle...
...is Noah.
Noah, congratulations. You're moving on. Thank you.
I really didn't have a clue what I was gonna do.
Thanks, dude. Appreciate you. Niall: So good.
Noah showed me today that he can sing
pretty much anything.
He would call himself a country guy.
He stood up today and sang basically a pop folk song.
Any artist that comes out here
and can try something that's not necessarily in their wheelhouse
will always stand out for me.
Coaches, let me remind you that Reid's available to steal.
Reid, anything you want to say to Niall?
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
I've learned so much over the past few weeks,
and I'll take all those notes with me
for the rest of my life. Thank you so much.
Give it up one more time for Reid Zingale,
ladies and gentlemen.
John: Reid is very cool,
and he's got that really clear, wispy tone.
But I didn't steal Reid because his tone just didn't grab me.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
These battles are really helping us figure out
who's ready to step up and stand out.
It's about having that individual who has what it takes
to show everybody why they're in the knockouts.
Daly: Still to come...
* That's just how we do it, do it, do it *
Daly: ...more epic battle performances... * Do it, do it **
* You talked to her when we were together *
Daly: ...that lead our coaches to steal.
[ Whoosh ] That's the sound of a double steal!
Oh, my God! We can battle it out here, buddy.
No, we won't. "We won't."
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Azán: I think this was like a perfect match.
And then it's like obviously, like,
look at, like, the hair...
It's like... [ Both laugh ]
We're twinning over here.
What's up, you guys? It's your girl Azán,
and I'm so excited to do this battle round
with my girl Taylor.
You guys, she is so amazing. Her voice is epic.
If you haven't heard Azán sing,
she's an absolute beast onstage.
Like, it doesn't even feel like a battle.
It feels like we're doing an amazing performance
for the world!
Y'all not ready, guys. We finna kill it!
We're about to go out there and show John Legend what we got,
what we've been rehearsing, what we've been prepping for.
Hello!
Hi! Ladies!
Oh, my God! How are you?
Azán versus Taylor. Oh, I love this!
Your hair looks beautiful, both of you. Oh, yeah.
Thank you so much. Oh, my goodness!
John: I paired Azán and Taylor because
I think stylistically they match up really well.
I could see them doing the same song.
They're both soulful, sultry.
They look like they could be a duo themselves.
We got Texas and Oklahoma. Yeah.
Neighbors. Rivals.
Yes. [ Laughs ] Oh, we're low-key sisters.
It's like sisters. Sister bond, sister bond.
[ Laughter ] I love it.
What have you been up to since the blinds?
Just, like, prepping mentally after that. Uh-huh.
That was probably the most nerve-racking thing
I've ever done in my life. I can believe that.
* I'm livin' my life like it's golden *
The blind audition was absolutely amazing.
I've had quite a lot of success
with some great soulful singers from Texas.
Yes, sir! Here we go!
This is a man that I listened to since I was a kid.
So the fact that he literally said that he loved my voice
is like, what?!
What were you up to during the last couple weeks?
First, soaking this all in. Yeah.
* If you want it *
* You can have it *
I'm 23 years old.
I'm just really kind of learning and seeing how everything works.
Coming to blinds, it just didn't feel real.
But after it all soaked in,
it really just validated all of my dreams.
When he gave me that hug, I was just kind of like, "Wow."
Like, it's -- it's really happening.
* It's a homies only kind of mood *
John: I gave these two "Do It" by Chloe x Halle.
I think this song is perfect
because they're both soulful singers,
but I wanted them to have something a little more playful
than what they did in the blinds.
* No drama, no baby mamas, keepin' it cute *
Chloe and Halle, obviously they're sisters.
They've been singing together forever,
and they've got this natural chemistry.
And we don't do a lot of songs like this on "The Voice."
I think they're gonna impress everybody.
* Now I'm on my way *
* Let you know when I'm 'bout a mile away *
Working with John Legend felt like my dreams were unfolding.
Two years ago, I saw John Legend in concert
and I told myself after that concert,
"I don't know how it's gonna happen,
but one day I'm going to work with John Legend."
And here we are, two years later.
I'm working with him, and it's unreal.
Like, it wasn't a dream.
* Ooh, ooh *
* That's just what I do, do, do *
My boyfriend, Austin, and I have been together for eight years.
We were high school sweethearts,
and my boyfriend is very musical.
He plays the drums, the piano.
He wants to one day move here,
and that's also my dream to one day end up here in L.A.
permanently, working as an artist.
Yes, I loved it.
That's the right kind of sauce to put on it, too.
And I like how you did quite a few, like, melodic changes
that really fit musically still, you know. Thank you.
And, Taylor, be a little more playful and, like, seductive.
You know what I'm saying?
* I'm on the way * Right?
You're playing it a little straight to me right now,
and I want you to, like, give it more of a vibe
and a seductiveness to it, okay? Okay.
* Let you know when I'm 'bout a mile away *
Azán: I mean, I honestly feel like I can't even put it in words
how I'm feeling, because this is an opportunity of a lifetime.
So, before I started recording my own music,
I was dancing a lot more,
I was opening up for different artists.
In high school, I was a high stepper.
So, a lot of people are kind of like, "What is that?"
But they're like the girls that do the halftime shows
that dance, and we do hip-hop, jazz, modern.
I'm definitely implementing
the dance moves into my performance.
* That's just what I do, do, do * Hey! Hey!
John: Azán is so cool. She's got great charisma.
I love how she sells a song
and she gets into the performance.
* I do *
* And that's just how we do it *
Taylor's voice is so soulful.
She makes really beautiful melodic choices.
I really love her musicianship.
* Oooooh *
Yes! I loved it. That's a good arrangement.
Y'all did a great job. It's really working. Thank you.
And I think once you got into the groove of the group
you opened up, too. It was like you had the plan.
Taylor: The notes that he did give me, I really took to heart.
This is a song where I've got to really show
a lot of personality and attitude.
That's something that I can definitely
build more and grow from.
I want him to see the effort that I'm putting in
to show him that I'm the one that he needs to stay.
And y'all really do look like y'all belong together.
It's the passion twist. [ Laughter ]
I love that they worked out their dance moves.
They worked out a great arrangement.
I'm so excited. Oh! So excited. I love it.
I think the winner of this battle
is gonna be all about style.
It's not just about hitting the notes.
It's about having the charisma to sell the story of the song.
So that's what I'm gonna be looking for in this battle.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles.
This is gonna be dope.
Let the battle begin.
**
* Whoa, ooh, ohh *
* Ahhh, ooooh *
* Ohhh *
* Yeah, I beat my face *
* Moving fast 'cause the Uber on the way *
* Taking pictures, make sure you can't see no lace *
* That wig secure like the money in a safe *
* I look like bae *
* Now I'm on the way *
* Let you know when I'm 'bout a mile away *
* When I'm outside, please don't make me wait *
* The party starting when we pull up to the gate *
* Girl, we so late *
* I'm just with the crew *
* We ain't out here looking for boos *
* 'Cause some nights be better *
* With you *
* It's a homies only kind of mood *
* And tonight, we on one hundred *
* One hundred *
* No drama, no baby mamas, keepin' it cute *
* Ooh, ooh *
* That's just what I do, do, do *
* And that's just how we do it, do it, do it *
* Yeah, that's just how we do it, do it, do it *
* You liking what I do, do you? *
* Know how to keep it cool, ooh, ooh *
* And that's just how we do it *
* Yeah, that's just how we do it *
* And you could do it, too, ooh, ooh *
* Just tell the DJ press play, rewind, keep it on repeat *
* Tip-toe around a hater, I'm light on my feet *
* That's how you do it, keep stuntin' on yo' enemies *
* Good vibes only *
* I'm just with the crew *
* We ain't out here looking for boo *
* 'Cause some nights be better with you *
* It's a homies only kind of mood *
* And tonight, we on one hundred *
* One hundred *
* No drama, no baby mamas, keepin' it cute *
* That's just what I do *
* And that's just how we do it *
* Do it *
* You liking what I do *
* Know how to keep it cool *
* And that's just how we do it *
* Yeah, that's just how we do it *
* And you could do it, too, ooh, ooh *
* Yeah, that's just how we do it *
* Ooooh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Whoa-oa! Great job.
* That's just how we do it, do it * [ Laughs ]
Wow! That was fantastic!
You were just performing like you're on tour.
Both: Thank you! That was incredible, with the choreography.
Your vocals were so good together.
Wow! Whoo!
Good luck, John. Yeah.
I was just very entertained, flabbergasted.
Y'all's talent is off the charts.
[ Applause ]
I -- Unh-unh. I ain't touching that.
[ Laughter ]
You're not gonna help me decide, Reba? No way.
I don't know how much more help I'm gonna be, either.
This is -- This is a hell of a battle.
Taylor, I thought you were absolutely brilliant.
To be honest, I didn't hear anything wrong
between the two of you. I thought it was phenomenal. Mnh-mnh.
Azán, the stage presence you've got is spectacular.
You grabbed that song today.
Like, made it your own and commanded the crowd.
It felt like the real, real, real deal.
I would personally lean a little bit more towards Azán,
but Taylor is a super prospect for this competition also.
I don't know if that helped, but yeah, Azán for me.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Gwen: Azán, you have a little more stage presence.
You're commanding a little bit more attention.
You guys are both so unbelievable.
Taylor's 23, and I'm thinking, like, when you're singing,
you become this woman.
So I think with that,
I would say that I'm more impressed with Taylor,
but they're both equally gifted.
I enjoyed every minute.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, John, you got the final decision.
Give us some thoughts on the battle first.
I had so much fun watching this.
And I loved that they worked out steps together,
just really performed together like they were a group.
It just felt so natural seeing you all embrace the song.
It's about going out with your girls and having a good time.
It's interesting because everyone picked up on Azán
just being such a really charismatic performer,
'cause I turned for you pretty quickly in the blinds.
I just remember how magnetic and energetic you are onstage.
It carries through every time you perform.
It just feels like you belong up there. Wow.
But, Taylor, I feel like you really came through.
You came out there and looked confident.
You didn't look like you were intimidated by this.
You were like, "I'm supposed to be here,"
and your singing is just gorgeous.
So both of you made me so proud.
I was just smiling the whole time, just so happy.
John, who is the winner of this battle?
The winner of this battle...
is Taylor.
Taylor moving on to the knockouts. Congratulations!
John: Oh, I loved Taylor and Azán's performance.
They had the moves. They had the look.
Just everything was right.
So good. So proud of you.
But Taylor as a vocalist is just stunning.
I feel so blessed, and just thank you, God,
for allowing this opportunity to happen.
I'm going to knockouts! Whoo!
[ Laughs ]
Daly: Alright, Coaches, there is a steal available.
Anything you want to say to John?
Yes. Thank you so much, John, for all that you have done.
I just enjoy working with you --
[ Whoosh ]
That's the sound of a steal! [ Screams ]
Hey! Niall Horan steals Azán from Team Legend!
Hold on, hold on! Yeah, uh...
You're not going anywhere. He didn't see it.
You got a choice.
Daly: Oh, Reba's got a steal, too? Come on back, Azán.
You guys both pressed.
[ Laughter ]
Get your pitch together. Get your pitch together, Niall.
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Where's Niall?
Niall's a little intimidated.
Queen Reba trying to steal Azán.
And so is Niall. Well, here we go.
Gwen: Oh, my gosh!
Pull up your big boy pants, Niall, you're up.
John: He put his big boy pants on.
Why do you want Azán on your team?
Azán, I always felt
that that was gonna be a tough one for John.
I have no one like you on my team,
since I've been on "The Voice," to be honest.
I wouldn't even call you a dark horse.
You're dangerous. Yeah!
Thank you so much. Alright.
[ Laughs ]
Daly: Reba, you're up. Azán, I hit my button
'cause I wanted one more chance to tell you how good you are.
Aww! I was totally taken with your stage presence, your voice.
You've got the total package to be a superstar.
She's good. Thank you so much.
You know, we can battle it out here, buddy.
No, we won't. "We won't."
Daly: Alright, Azán. It is up to you.
Oh, my God. You've got two fine suitors.
I'm so happy. I'm so happy.
Niall: Oh, you should be.
Azán, who do you pick as your new coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Oh, my God!
Aah!
This is so hard! Ohh!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Azán, the power is in your hands.
Who do you pick as your new coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Um, I'm gonna say...
Oh, my God! This is so hard! Ohh!
**
I'm gonna say...
Niall.
Yes! Niall Horan steals Azán
from Team Legend! I love you, Reba! I'm sorry!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Reba: Azán is so good.
Definitely, Azán is one to reckon with.
Congratulations.
I love that Niall is picking up on these great artists
from Team Legend.
I think he was just waiting for his chance to steal some.
Whoo-hoo!
You are so good. Thank you so much.
Niall: I pressed that steal button for Azán 'cause there was no way
that I was allowing that girl to leave this competition.
It would have been a travesty
if a voice that good and a stage presence that good
left this competition in the battles.
Not happening on my watch.
Don't forget about me in knockouts.
[ Both laugh ]
Aww, she's so sweet.
She's so good. Oh, my gosh. Wow.
Where is she? I need to go and say hello.
[ John humming ]
[ Laughter ]
Reba: He's so silly. [ Laughs ]
I'm just really excited. I'm so thrilled.
Here he is. [ Screams ]
[ Laughs ] I'm so excited.
You're crazy good. Oh. I'm ready.
That's the steal of the year. Oh, my God.
Oh, now we're excited.
Let's go. Oh, yeah!
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
Kelly: Alright, Team Niall.
Alexa Wildish, you will be battling
LVNDR.
[ All cheering ]
And you guys will be singing
"everything i wanted" by Billie Eilish.
[ All screaming ]
I think she's gonna win. No, I think she's gonna win.
She's gonna win. [ Both laugh ]
I think she's gonna win. No, I mean...
You got a four-chair turn! Oh...
Like, I have to go against that? What?
* I had a dream *
Alexa and LVNDR -- I paired these two together
because I felt like these were my two storytellers.
* Not what you'd think *
And Billie Eilish is one of the best storytellers
of my generation.
* I had a dream *
* I got everything I wanted *
When you've got two very different artists...
Yeah. ...genre wise, it's more about the song.
The emotion is so big.
And that's what both of you can do very well. Yeah.
Both of you are clearly good songwriters.
You can tell by the way you sing. Thank you.
It probably actually leans a little bit more toward you,
like, as a genre. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
But what Billie is first is she's a songwriter.
Yeah. Like, Billie could have been an artist in the '70s.
This is gonna be a lot of fun.
* As long as I'm here *
What I loved about LVNDR today
was she sat right behind the beat.
She never felt like she was rushing to anything.
She was doing it her way, LVNDR style,
and that's what we love about her.
* Don't wanna lie here *
Alexa, she really wears her heart on her sleeve.
She could sing anything
and really make it her own and portray the emotion.
* You wouldn't wonder why here *
To me, the song is about insecurities,
and I can relate to that.
* I know when that hotline bling *
My blind audition,
I would have been happy with one chair.
For me to actually get two chair turns was so cool.
For a long time of my life,
I struggled with just not feeling like I deserved
to be in certain places with my music.
When I was a kid, I was very sheltered,
so I didn't get the normal social situations
that most kids go through when they grow up.
And even to this day, sometimes I have a hard time fitting in.
So, to get advice
from one of the best artists in the industry right now
kind of, like, freaks me out a little bit.
But, you know, at the same time, it's like I'm meant to be here.
* They don't deserve you *
Niall: Ohh! I like that.
I think I would connect with each other earlier in the song.
Both: Okay. Just because if you're not looking at someone,
you can't see where you're going timing wise.
Okay. And I think what's gonna make this really special
is how small you sing the harmonies.
Yeah, and don't be afraid to show off
more of your personality individually...
Okay. ...in your verse parts, too.
So, this is the first time
I've ever played without an instrument.
What would you recommend, like, doing with myself?
Like, especially when she's singing.
Like what...? I started doing it myself,
like playing without my guitar, I'm just kind of like...
I know, right? What do I do with my hands?
You just have to just...
forget that you even ever played the guitar.
Alright. Just forget it.
You just have to do it, and then it becomes second nature.
How do you stay in the heart of a song
while there's all these, like, new things?
I always try and, like, create a bubble around myself...
Okay, yeah.
...knowing that there are other people and cameras everywhere.
Yeah. Try and not overthink.
I want nothing more than to see myself
the way that even the coaches were seeing me.
* For you *
To have four chairs was like -- It was hard to believe.
I am at a point in my life where I'm discovering myself.
And "The Voice" is helping me to see that I'm worthy.
As a songwriter and as an artist,
I feel there's deep connection to the way that Billie writes
and the way that I aspire to write.
It draws back from that inspiration of the '60s
and '70s where songwriting and folk music was alive.
I cover a lot of classics, and it's like,
oh, now I get to reach an audience
that I've never been able to reach before.
This song, it's absolutely perfect.
The lyric that when I first heard it, I started to cry...
There's that one lyric where it's like...
"And if I could change the way that you see yourself"...
* If I could change the way that you see yourself *
[ Exhaling deeply ]
How we can both relate to this. We...
It's -- It's honestly crazy
how similar our experiences have been.
You two have feel and emotion anyway, as singers.
This is all about emotion.
So, like, don't overthink the singing part of it.
Yeah. You're making my life very hard.
[ Laughs ] That's the goal.
Hopefully both of you stay. Fingers crossed.
This battle comes down to individuality, and that's it.
We said we're gonna a-Niall-ate it. [annihilate] Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
See what you did there!
See what you did!
Not looking forward to making this decision.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Woman: Reba, your battles, how are they going?
They're going great. I'm having such a good time.
I love the battle rounds.
During this season's battles, we have two steals.
But no saves.
I'm a little worried.
That means if I pair
two amazing people together, I can't save them.
Niall: So we really got to make those steals count.
There's gonna be some tough decisions.
Every season, the talent, like, it blows my mind.
Everyone's so good.
[ Cellphone rings ] Hold on. My kid's calling.
Hi.
Can't wait to get back out there.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This battle begins right now.
**
* I had a dream *
* I got everything I wanted *
* Not what you'd think *
* And if I'm being honest *
* It might've been a nightmare *
* To anyone who might care *
* I had a dream *
* I got everything I wanted *
* But when I wake up, I see *
* You with me *
* And you say *
* "As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you" *
* Don't wanna lie here, but you can learn to *
* If I could change the way that you see yourself *
* You wouldn't wonder why here *
* They don't deserve you *
* I tried to scream *
* But my head was underwater *
* They called me weak *
* Like I'm not just somebody's daughter *
* It could've been a nightmare *
* But it felt like they were right there *
* And it feels like yesterday was a year ago *
* But I don't wanna let anybody know *
* 'Cause everybody wants something from me now *
* And I don't wanna let 'em down *
* As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you *
* Don't wanna lie here, but you can learn to *
* If I could change the way that you see yourself *
* You wouldn't wonder why here *
* They don't deserve you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Wow.
Wow, you guys, that was, like, so, so, so pretty.
I loved every second of that.
And it's crazy because you're so, so different.
It's unbelievable. I mean, LVNDR,
you're so stylized, you know, in your singing.
You have such a signature sound. It makes you stand out.
Alexa, you're from another era, planet
because I haven't heard a voice like that
since I was in, you know, 1970s,
like in the back of the station wagon,
like, listening to the radio.
Wow. Thank you. Because it's just something
really old-fashioned about it, in the best way.
Like classic, but then so powerful.
But I mean, LVNDR, you are stunning.
That was so beautiful.
LVNDR, obviously, I felt like you were
a bit influenced by Billie in the way that you sing.
I just really felt like you understood what that song is
and how to sing it in a really beautiful way.
Alexa, though, there was something arresting
about the way your voice entered when you took over the verse.
It felt like your presence was being announced,
and that's what swayed me.
If I were Niall, I would pick Alexa.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you, Johnny.
Reba: Great job.
Thank you. Absolutely stunning performance.
LVNDR, you've got that airy, real soft, tender voice.
I was really drawn to that. Thank you.
And then, Alexa, I like the way you looked at us
and you looked at the audience
and you conveyed that emotion that you were feeling.
If I had to make a choice, I would go with Alexa.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Niall, you got a tough decision here coming up.
Give us some thoughts on the battle first.
Again, another one of my battle pairings
where I regret sticking you together.
I think both of you executed it so well.
There's no doubt about it. [ Exhales deeply ]
Neither of you deserve to go home,
and this is the one that got me last night.
When I'm sat there watching TV,
I'm, like, constantly thinking of this.
I couldn't even tell you what I watched.
[ Laughter ] Going off gut feeling,
which is what happens in these battles,
because if you go in with preconceptions,
they always get canceled out
and I just sit here mumbling like I'm doing right now,
and then waiting for Carson to go,
"Niall, who wins the battle?" [ Laughs ]
Well, Niall, tough decision for you here, buddy.
[ Laughter ]
Unfortunately, the time has come.
You've babbled enough.
[ Laughter ]
Who is the winner of this battle?
Gut instinct and feeling.
The winner of this battle is Alexa.
Alexa, congratulations!
You're moving on to the knockouts!
I'm feeling so elated.
Beautiful. Thank you.
You did exactly what I asked you to do.
Thank you. It was so lovely.
I'm just ready to keep showing
more of who I am to the world.
Coaches, let me remind you that LVNDR is available to steal.
Anything you want to say to your coach?
Just meeting all of you guys has been so cool.
And just... thank you so much.
Thank you. You're an amazing talent.
Yes, you are. Give it up one more time, everybody, for LVNDR.
Niall: LVNDR is an incredible artist,
but Alexa has something different.
She can portray emotion in a song
like nobody else in the competition.
She literally had tears in her eyes performing that song today.
I've got a good feeling that we're gonna see
a magical moment from Alexa in the knockouts.
Great job. Fantastic. Thank you so much.
John: LVNDR...
I was thinking about stealing her because she's very good,
but I just thought the performance
didn't have enough of its own character to it to make me say,
"Oh, I need this artist on my team."
Oh, my God, Alexa's insane.
Oh, Alexa, man. It was so cool.
Her voice is so pretty.
Yeah, yeah. Yes.
The more I think about it, the better she gets.
Gwen: I think that Niall has
some really good people on his team,
but my team is shaping up so well.
Team Gwen is one to watch for.
* I can buy myself flowers *
* Write my name in the sand *
* Talk to myself for hours, whoa, oh *
* Say things you don't understand *
Gwen: Jenna, I think you did a great job.
So animated, so stylized.
You're only 19, and the fact that you're already there
is just so incredible.
The winner of the battle is gonna be Jenna.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Jenna, congratulations!
Gwen: I had to go with Jenna because she just has
so much saturated self-identity.
You did so good. So good. Thank you so much.
I appreciate you so much. You look gorgeous.
Thank you! Oh, my gosh.
I cannot wait to work with Jenna in the knockouts.
I think she has a lot of potential.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
John: Let's see, who else do I want to put together?
Kaylee and Elizabeth are both, like, super-duper high sopranos.
Uh-huh. Kaylee's singing like Ariana Grande.
And then Elizabeth was singing like Hayley from Paramore.
I feel like they could do, like, a pop rock,
maybe like Olivia Rodrigo or something like that.
Oh, fun.
We're gonna be tapping into our madness.
And I'm singing this to the boy that broke my heart.
Who are you singing this to?
Same. All of them. All of them.
Every single last one of them. All of them.
We're gonna get angry. We're gonna get angry.
We're gonna get in touch with these lyrics.
Um, yes. Yes. Go on, boxer Kaylee.
[ Laughing ] Stop!
I'm paired up with Kaylee, and she is fantastic.
She is 17 years old, but she sings like she's been doing it
for like 50 years. She's nuts.
Elizabeth, how have you been? What have you been up to?
I've been doing so well.
I've been hanging out with my new bestie, Kaylee.
Yes! Thanks for pairing us up.
John: Isn't that so cool?
Some great friendships start this way.
Yes. And you sang Paramore when you came.
Yes. Are they big influences of yours?
Massive influence.
* All I wanted was you *
The blinds were incredibly overwhelming,
but easily was like the best moment of my life.
You've got such a powerful voice.
I turned for you because I would love to be your coach.
When you did that scoop and then went into the big note,
I was like, "Okay, I want Elizabeth on my team."
This is such a hard decision. Come on, Elizabeth.
I was genuinely, really, really torn in the moment.
John. Yeah!
But John really made me feel
like he would really understand where I'm coming from
and help me to step into the artist identity.
John: What about you, Kaylee? What kind of stuff
do you do for fun back in Hawaii?
Been going out to the beach, family time, hiking,
getting back into boxing.
Oh, you box? Yeah, I box.
Are you good? I mean, I gue-- Yeah.
You're so tiny, I can't see you boxing anybody.
**
Kaylee: Boxing I started three years ago
'cause I felt like I needed to learn self-defense,
especially being a girl in this world.
I practice two to three times a week
and I'm not afraid to get hit. [ Bell dinging ]
And I feel like I can kind of relate the boxing to this
because, like, the adrenaline rush.
And I love just, like, working with other people.
You're perfectly prepared for "The Voice."
Yes, yes, I am. Yes, I am.
* Brown guilty eyes and little white lies *
Singing "traitor" by Olivia Rodrigo.
With the emotion that's in this song,
I feel like I could kind of incorporate boxing
when I'm, like, trying to release the anger.
'Cause I've been through some, like, breakups.
I've been hurt. It's not a good feeling.
* Yeah, you talked to her when we were together *
Olivia Rodrigo is definitely one of my big influences right now.
She's doing what I want to do.
Yes! She's songwriting, making a way for herself
in this, like, pop/punk rock sort of scene.
My goal as an artist is just to be genreless.
I grew up on so many different things.
This is my brother Jason. Say hi, Jason. Howdy.
We're really close.
We grew up and we went through a lot together, you know,
dealing with divorced parents and tough family situations.
My brother has always been supportive of my music.
He loves all of my songs that I write now.
If I didn't have him, this would be a lot more
of a nerve-racking time in my life right now.
* You *
Hey!
That's a really cool part at the end.
That was dope. [ Both laugh ]
Elizabeth, I liked a lot of the grace notes you were taking.
Thank you. And you were playing with your tone a little bit
in a way that was really cool and artsy. Thank you.
And then when you got to the chorus,
you might have been too full the whole time,
and still could have added a little more art to that,
too, and a little more finesse to that.
No, I love that. I'm taking a note.
Kaylee, on that early part of the song,
I wouldn't do any runs. Mm-hmm, okay.
Because it almost makes the song sound too fun...
Right. ...when she's like...
She's sad. She's hurting. Yeah, she's sad and she's hurt.
Think about, "How do I convey this emotion
to this person that's hurt me?" Right.
I feel very blessed to be able
to get coached by John Legend.
* Once there was a way *
* To get back home *
Oh, my God!
Getting a four-chair turn is unbelievable to me.
Now I got more to prove to them, but I'm, like, ready.
I love a challenge.
I just graduated
and I didn't know what I wanted to do for sure.
I knew I wanted to take a musical path,
and I feel like getting to the knockout rounds
will just show that I made the right decision.
* Yeah, you're still a traitor *
Yeah, I would do * You're still a traitor *
With no "yeah."
And make the "your" kind of the emphasis.
* You're still a traitor *
Something like that.
* Yeah *
* You're still a traitor *
Kaylee's voice is ridiculous. Her range is crazy.
She does whistle notes. She can sing like Ariana Grande.
She can do pretty much anything she wants.
So the key with her is just making sure
she's a great storyteller at the same time.
* You said you were friends *
Elizabeth, she's kind of like a little bit rock,
a little bit punk, but still pop.
I love that she has that power in her voice,
but also the quirks.
The quirks are a lot of fun.
These girls are making it really difficult. They're both so good.
I don't know what's gonna happen.
I could see a steal coming out of this battle, for sure.
That was so fun. Thank you so much.
I'm truly excited about this. This might be my favorite one.
Aww! We'll see.
Don't say that. We'll see.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to night four of the battles.
Man: 90 seconds. 90 seconds out.
Kaylee: Elizabeth is a belter.
Going up against her will be nerve-racking.
I've been singing ever since I was seven
and I've been working so hard to get to this moment,
so having this opportunity is a blessing.
Elizabeth: It means everything for me to be here right now.
I used to watch this show with my mom a lot growing up,
so, like, even just making it to blinds was awesome.
But now I want to keep going.
Kaylee's top trait is just the way
that she has no break in her upper register whatsoever.
Yes! It intimidates me that she was a four-chair turn.
So I have to be ready.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let the battle begin.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Brown guilty eyes and little white lies *
* Yeah, I played dumb, but I always knew *
* That you talked to her, maybe did even worse *
* I kept quiet so I could keep you *
* And ain't it funny *
* How you ran to her *
* The second that we called it quits *
* And ain't it funny *
* How you said you were friends *
* Now it sure as hell don't look like it *
* You betrayed me *
* And I know that you'll never feel sorry *
* For the way I hurt, yeah *
* You talked to her *
* When we were together *
* Loved you at your worst *
* But that didn't matter *
* It took you two weeks *
* To go off and date her *
* Guess you didn't cheat *
* But you're still a traitor *
* Oooh *
* God, I wish that you had thought this through *
* Before I went and fell in love with you *
* Ooh *
* When she's sleeping in the bed we made *
* Don't you dare forget about the way *
* You betrayed me *
* And I know that you'll never feel sorry *
* For the way I hurt, yeah *
* You talked to her *
* When we were together *
* You gave me your word *
* But that didn't matter *
* It took you two weeks *
* To go off and date her *
* I guess you didn't cheat *
* But you're still *
* You're still a traitor *
* You're *
* Yeah, you're still a traitor *
Wow.
* Oooooh *
* God, I wish that you had thought this through *
* Before I went and fell in love with *
* You *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah! So good!
[ Both screaming ]
**
Wow.
Yes! Oh, my God.
Elizabeth and Kaylee, that was fantastic.
Unbelievable vocal range and power.
Elizabeth, when you opened your mouth and hit that big note,
I-I was just in awe.
Thank you so much. Wow.
And, Kaylee, your range is incredible.
Thank you! Y'all just really did complement each other.
Loved the harmonies. For this performance,
I think I would pick Elizabeth.
Okay.
Thank you so much. That was unbelievable.
That's the best version of that song I've heard, 100%.
Kaylee -- 17.
Yeah. Please.
I know. That's crazy. Insane.
Niall: That's a ridiculous talent to have.
The control that you have over your runs
and -- and the range you've got is just phenomenal.
And we've seen again
why that was a four-chair turn in the first place.
Elizabeth, that was a different beast.
Thank you. Your identity as an artist
is something that we don't have a lot of,
and you stand out in this competition, for me.
Wow. Personally, I would lean towards Elizabeth myself.
Mm-hmm. Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Elizabeth, it's hard because you're battling against Kaylee,
who has one of the most incredible voices
I've ever heard. The control she has
and the little tricks that she can do, it's masterful.
But that shouldn't at all discount your lane,
because there's not a lot of girls that have power
and that thing that you have onstage.
You're very original and rare, so I don't know how you choose.
You're both just so gifted.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, John, you've got the final say,
of course, before you tell us who won.
Give us some comments on that.
John: It was stunning.
Both of you were so, like, interesting and cool.
Elizabeth, you'll do interesting note choices
that I just would have never thought of.
You're able to be both a little quirky,
but also you can just flat-out sing, too.
And it's very exciting and interesting to watch.
And then Kaylee, as a vocalist,
there's just very few people on the planet
that can sing with the level of ability
and the level of gift that you have.
You're just so polished at such a young age,
it's actually stunning to watch.
Thank you. Both of you are ridiculous.
I can't believe I have to make this decision.
And you do, John. Who is the winner of this battle?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
The winner of this battle...
...is Kaylee.
[ Screams ] Oh, my God!
Kaylee is moving on to the knockouts for Team Legend!
Congratulations.
John: Kaylee and Elizabeth --
one of the best battles we've seen.
Kaylee, she's 17, but my God, she can do anything.
Crazy range.
I feel like Kaylee could win "The Voice."
Like, she's that good, and I couldn't send her home.
You're amazing.
Kaylee: I'm so shocked.
I'm feeling so blessed right now. I'm feeling so happy.
This is tears of joy as well. Can't believe it.
Coaches, let me remind you that Elizabeth is available to steal.
Elizabeth, anything you want to say to John?
Thank you so much
for instilling so much confidence in me.
This has changed my life. I love you forever, John.
You're so great, Elizabeth, truly. Thank you so, so much.
Give it up for Elizabeth Evans, ladies and gentlemen.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You're incredible. I meant everything I said.
So great, so great.
Thank you, John.
John: Hey! Daly: We got a steal!
[ Screams ]
At the last second!
That's what I like to hear!
Daly: Queen Reba steals Elizabeth!
Elizabeth was incredible. I had to use my steal for her.
This is my dream come true right here, girl.
I remembered her from the blinds,
and I really wanted her bad.
She was supposed to be on my team.
I loved her range, her tone, and I think it's very important
to have someone who really stands out.
We'll have so much fun. Let's win this sucker.
We're gonna win this whole thing. Yeah. Let's do it.
Elizabeth: I can't believe she just stole me.
It means everything that I get to continue this journey,
especially with Reba.
Us Nashville girls got to stay together.
Oh, yeah. Always.
You got to hang around here with us.
Yeah, I want to. I'm going to. Good.
You're not a quitter. Hang in there.
Thank you so much. You're welcome.
What was that? [ Laughs ]
John: Great, great, great steal.
I saw you leaning over that button.
I saw her hand right here. I was right there.
I was like, Reba's gonna do something dramatic, isn't she?
Pulled a Blake. [ Laughter ]
**