[ Thunder crashes ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
For this very spooktacular episode,
give it up for our creepy coaches.
Jack-o-Legend!
Hey!
Ghoulish Stefani!
Haunting Horan!
You want some candy?
And Reba McEn-Terror!
How are you? Good to see ya.
* I was working in the lab late one night *
Happy Halloween.
Happy Halloween, you guys!
There you are, sir.
Here you go.
* He did the Mash *
* He did the Monster Mash *
* The Monster Mash *
* It was a graveyard smash *
* He did the Mash *
Gwen: Yay!
You got some candy.
Got a treat.
I'm Carson Deadly. Happy Halloween, everybody!
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Monster Mash *
[ Wolf howls ]
Woman: Here we go.
Dylan Carter, you will be battling Tom Nitti.
[ Contestants "ooh" ]
Dylan: I am a little nervous.
He has this natural rasp to his voice that's crazy.
And you will be singing
"'Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson.
Yes!
Ain't no thang. We're gonna crush that.
I'm a little nervous about Dylan.
He has a very clean-sounding voice
and can literally do anything with it.
Let's see what happens. Let's -- Let's see what cowboy really wins.
Let's let the best man win.
* Here I am *
Going from blinds to battles, it's a surreal moment.
It's something that I've been hoping and dreaming for.
* Signed, sealed, delivered *
* Whoo *
That was my number-one choice. I wanted Team Reba.
She is the coach, the teacher, the mentor
that you would always want as a country artist.
Something in my gut said, "Turn your chair around."
I did, and I'm just thrilled to pieces
you're gonna be on my team.
**
Come in, come in.
Dylan: Hello. Hello.
It's nice to meet you, Miss Reba.
When I saw Reba, I was starstruck.
She's a legend. Everyone loves her.
Y'all come on in. Alright.
For me to be in the same room as her
is just amazing to me.
I love this.
Y'all were great at the blind auditions.
Well, thank you. Thank you.
I cannot believe I made it this far.
* I look to you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Voice breaking ] That's the kind of songs that make --
That's when you know you've got a great song
and a great singer, when it touches your heart.
I honestly did not expect a chair to turn.
I was so emotional. I was just...shocked.
When I saw y'all turn around, I saw my mom.
Aww. She passed back in October.
This was her dream before it was mine.
Mamas are so special.
I'm gonna have to go with Reba.
[ Cheers and applause ]
We're so excited about this song.
Excellent.
I'm a huge CoJo fan. Huge. CoJo.
I paired Dylan and Tom together.
Both country, but different styles,
and I have them singing "'Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson.
It's a story song. It's a teaching song.
I think everyone can relate to it.
Tom gets in there and kind of fights for it,
where Dylan is more sweet and smooth.
I think it's gonna be a great combination on this song.
* So take that phone call from your mama *
* And just talk away *
This is a song about family and friends,
chasing your dreams, taking chances,
and how to love someone,
not waiting 'til you can't anymore.
* 'Cause tomorrow may not show *
That really hits home for me because...
I took my mom for granted,
and I just want people
to hug their moms a little longer than I did,
and I want people to just tell them they're beautiful.
Y'all are inspiring so many people who are watching.
We're here to lift up.
Tom: I'm a New York state trooper. I was in the military.
And I was awarded the Purple Heart, and that's all great,
but, like, I also have two kids at home that I'm doing this for.
My oldest is 9. His name's Brently.
He's a ball of fire, that's for sure,
but not as big of a ball of fire as Rayleigh,
who is 4 years old,
and she's gritty like me. [ Laughs ]
Singing music, my dream was on the back burner
for the longest time, but now being here --
it's something that obviously,
I-I-I've been hoping and dreaming for.
* You got a dream, chase it *
* 'Cause a dream... *
Being here shows my kids that there's no excuse
not to be chasing your dream.
[ Applause ]
Very good. Very good.
I am your audience... Alright.
...and you're gonna look at me
and you're selling me this information
that's going to enrich my life.
So really try to sell it with your face.
Tom: Reba is all about emotion when it comes to singing.
I'm not a very emotional individual,
so I am going to think of my kids,
my job, my family to kind of push me a little bit more.
If you get up to the mic and you say,
"This is gonna be the best time
I'm ever gonna sing this song.
I'm gonna nail it," you're gonna nail it.
I've been telling myself that people want to hear me sing.
I've been telling myself that every day.
It's my wallpaper on my phone.
What do you think about guitars? Should we --
Yeah, it's got to wind up
which one are y'all most comfortable with?
I'm so used to being here.
Tom, you may feel, "I want the guitar."
You may feel, Dylan, I don't. I think so.
You want to try a verse and a chorus
with you playing your guitar,
and, Dylan, you not? Yeah.
* You can tell your old man *
* You'll do some largemouth fishing another time *
Reba: Tom's strength is his texture.
I like the way he growls. He gets into it.
He was wearing a cowboy hat,
but I don't think that puts him in a box.
I think he could sing anything.
* Mm, 'til you can't *
* You can keep putting off forever *
Dylan's voice is sweet, pure.
I'd call it delicate,
but then he can come on with the powerhouse
when he's called upon.
That was -- That's just -- Whoo! --
really, really good. Thank you so much.
What's the biggest difference for y'all today? You.
Me? You sitting there.
[ Laughter ]
I like it with the guitar a lot better.
I'm looking forward to sitting in my chair
and watching these two battle it out,
because they're gonna give it their all.
Way to go, guys. Thank you.
What we saw today
I think is gonna take about three more steps up,
and they're gonna get out there and give it their best.
My grandma has a new name for me.
What? Tater Tot.
[ Laughter ]
I'm just gonna have to go with my gut
on the night of the battle rounds
and which one just did what it takes to go to the next step.
Bye-bye.
They're cute as a button.
Daly: Coming up...
* Whoa *
Whoo!
Daly: ...with only two steals left...
Y'all were so smooth with it.
...the artists give everything they have to advance
to the three-way knockouts.
Holy moly.
And the decisions are harder than ever.
I'm gonna let the queen decide this one.
Oh, thanks.
[ Laughter ]
Be honest now. Come on.
I'm trying. I know it's hard for you.
John: Whoa. Ow.
Shots fired!
Daly: We've got a steal!
You're not going anywhere.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This battle starts right now.
**
* You can tell your old man *
* You'll do some largemouth fishing another time *
* You just got too much on your plate *
* To bait and cast a line *
* You can always put a rain check in his hand *
* Mm, 'til you can't *
**
* You can keep putting off forever *
* With that girl whose heart you hold *
* Swearing that you'll ask some day *
* Further down the road *
* You can always put a diamond on her hand *
* 'Til you can't *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* If you got a chance, take it *
* Take it while you got a chance *
* If you got a dream, chase it *
* 'Cause a dream won't chase you back *
* If you're gonna love somebody *
* Hold 'em as long and as strong and as close as you can *
* 'Til you can't *
* Yeah *
* Take that phone call from your mama *
* And just talk away *
* 'Cause you'll never *
* Know how bad you wanna *
* 'Til you can't someday *
* You don't wait on tomorrow *
* 'Cause tomorrow may not show *
* Say your sorries, your I love yous *
* 'Cause, man, you never know *
* Yeah, if you got a chance, take it *
What?
* Take it while you got a chance *
* If you got a dream, chase it *
* 'Cause a dream won't chase you back *
* If you're gonna love somebody *
* Hold 'em as long and as strong and as close as you can *
* 'Til you can't *
What?!
* Yeah, yeah *
* 'Til you can't *
* Yeah, yeah *
* Yeahhhhh *
* Take it *
What the hell?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
That was crazy.
My God.
Wow.
We had fun.
Whoo! Way to go!
Ow!
Dylan, Tom -- goose bumps climbing up my arms right now.
That was insane, guys.
Dylan, I could tell that song meant a lot to you.
Mm-hmm. I can see it written all over your face.
But you persevered, singing-wise.
You were so strong and so powerful
and when the two of you started harmonizing together,
it was electric.
That's when the room was like,
"Oh, we've got a battle on our hands here.
This is insane."
[ Cheers and applause ]
And, Tom, that's some serious gravel in there,
and you looked so relaxed while you were doing it.
I appreciate that a lot 'cause I'm shaking in my boots.
[ Laughter ]
Hats off to both of you.
Reba, I'm not even gonna call this.
[ Reba chuckles ]
Dylan, the way that you were singing to Reba --
that was just such an adorable moment.
Your voice is ridiculous.
It's so beautiful. Thank you.
You're 20 years old, and you're able to emote so well.
Tom, I just kept getting blown away
because to emote the way you did at the end,
it just kept building and building.
I'm gonna let the queen decide this one.
Oh, thanks.
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: Tom, at the beginning,
I felt like he may be hiding behind the guitar a little bit,
and then you showed us this whole other side of you.
You turned on the heat, and it just felt like a revelation,
like, "Oh, there's Tom."
And, Dylan,
you were just consistently outstanding the entire time.
Your voice is wonderful.
You were, like, spiritually in tune with what you were singing.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches. Thank you.
Alright, Queen Reba, the decision is yours.
What did you think of the battle first?
I thought it was absolutely marvelous.
Even though your style of singing is so different,
it complemented each other.
It was just magical to me.
Remember when you were in a competition
and then somebody put all you guys together for a group?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Right here. Right here. You know?
Yeah.
I can see a really good duo right here.
Dylan even looks a little bit like me.
[ Laughter ]
Well, thank you.
I love you both. You're both great singers.
I don't know what else to say.
Reba, it was a great battle.
That means a really tough decision for you.
Who is the winner of this battle?
Oh, gosh.
[ Dramatic music plays ]
**
Phew.
I'm gonna say the winner of this battle...
is Tom.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Tom, congratulations.
You're moving on to the knockouts with Team Reba.
You deserve it.
Wow.
Reba: Dylan and Tom -- that could be the next Brooks & Dunn.
They're so talented.
Way to go.
But I had to choose Tom because he has continued to impress me.
I love his soul country.
It just made my heart feel good.
Thank you, Reba. You're welcome.
Thank you.
I'm going to the three-way knockouts.
Let's do this. Team Reba.
Dylan, anything you want to say to Reba?
[ Sighs ]
When y'all four turned around for me,
I gained so much confidence...
Oh. ...that I needed
and I felt my mom for the first time in a long time.
**
I'm gonna keep chasing my dreams,
keep chasing her dreams.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you so much. [ Chuckles ]
Give it up for Dylan Carter, ladies and gentlemen.
Dylan is one that I definitely wish I had a steal left.
It's not over.
Way to go. Thank you.
That was such a beautiful performance for both of them.
It is. We're gonna do something.
That's -- That's not over.
That was emotional, that.
It's always so difficult to see talented people go home.
* I keep going to the river to pray *
* 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain *
* And at most, I'm sleeping all these demons away *
* But your ghost *
* The ghost of you, it keeps me awake *
Whoo! [ Cheers and applause ]
Olivia, you're such a solid, solid singer.
I just knew that you two were gonna come out and smash it
because every time I've been around rehearsals with you,
you've nailed it every time.
I have to go gut feeling, thinking about next rounds.
The winner of this battle is Olivia.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Olivia, congratulations.
You're moving on to the knockouts.
Niall chose me, which means so much.
[ Chuckles ] I knew that I was gonna be emotional.
Niall: Olivia's growth between the blinds and the battles
has been amazing, so I'm so excited to see
what she does in the three-way knockouts.
I still have one steal left,
but I'm being really selective 'cause Team Niall is so strong.
You were so good.
Thank you.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles.
**
Gwen: * This is "The Voice" *
What is up, Gwen? Hi, guys.
Come on in.
Eli: Going in there was just the coolest thing.
Me and Jason just looking up, and it's just Gwen,
and she's so stylish.
She always looks cool.
I love your outfit. Thank you.
How are you doing? Good to see you.
I paired Eli and Jason together
because they're sort of, like, singer-songwriter vibe.
And they're not, like, belters. They're sort of chill singers.
I'm totally distracted 'cause I keep thinking about
you're from Hawaii and everything that's happening.
Yeah. Is everybody okay, like, in your family?
Yeah, my immediate family,
my immediate ohana, everybody's good.
It's just I had friends that, you know, worked out there,
lived out there that lost everything.
When I came here for battles, the fire at home started,
just slowly obliterated
pretty much this whole historical town, Lahaina.
There's this venue called Fleetwood's.
That was, like, one of the first venues
that gave me a shot at playing and performing there.
Now it's completely gone. It's devastating.
It's gonna take probably years to build that up again,
but it's just a tight-knit community there.
I'm doing what I can, calling friends
and seeing what they need.
It's a time for mourning,
but also, it's like a time for rebuilding,
and I feel like I'm here,
where I'm supposed to be, for a reason.
* It's only right that you should play... *
During the blind auditions,
I-I remember Gwen turning for me.
* But listen carefully *
Didn't realize that Reba turned,
and then I saw the block on the floor.
[ Laughter ]
I was like, "Holy smokes. Gwen wanted me all to herself."
The more that I listened, the more I was like,
"Oh, my God. This guy is unique-sounding."
And it was so beautiful.
You're on my team no matter what.
I am so stoked. Oh, my God.
* Hey, have you ever tried *
Eli: Gwen gave us "Make It with You" by Bread.
It's a love song from the '70s.
* ...is leading *
It's very relaxed, and it really allows you
to just float on top.
* I'd like to make it with you *
Wow. That was really, really pretty.
This is not an easy song.
You guys got one of the hardest songs.
These are long notes, right?
And that's what's impressive, is that you don't lose your breath
and that you have the vibrato
and you have the strength in those long notes.
Think about, like, who you would really be singing this to.
It's like you're confessing.
It's building up to this, like, "I want you."
Eli: This song makes me think about my girlfriend.
Her name is Rachel. She's an angel.
I've been with her for 8 1/2, almost 9 years.
She's always been the biggest supporter
throughout my music journey, through the thick and thin.
There are always gonna be highs and lows.
My blind audition was a little rocky.
* I've been told, I've been told to get you off my mind *
* I hope I never lose the bruises that you left behind *
I was super nervous, especially when people turned around.
It was just such a huge hit of dopamine
that it was like uncontrollable emotion.
I'm pretty sure I cried.
As soon as I turned, I could hear, like,
the whole performance went to another place.
Yeah, yeah, definitely. But that's okay,
because you already got two turns
and you're here to be coached.
I love that Gwen was able to recognize that and say,
"We can work on that." She can coach nerves.
Be a little bit more intentional with, like, the lyrics.
Step away from, like, the technical side of singing it.
I'm not really as experienced, I guess, on stage.
Obviously, everyone's better when they're alone in their room.
I still get nervous, especially TV.
I mean, TV is -- there's no way around it,
and it's like a physical thing will start happening
where you start not being able to breathe and you --
[ Breathing heavily ]
You know what I mean? And that's --
I did that for blinds.
When Eli started singing today,
I heard the reason why I pressed my button.
He has an amazingly beautiful tone.
I think he just really needs to work on his body language
and get comfortable in his skin.
It's a confidence thing that you know you have.
Like you said, everyone's good in their bedroom,
but you are that good. Yeah.
I just heard you sing it. You are that good.
I just think her ability to teach others her confidence
is something that's gonna help me big time.
Jason, you can feel your ease.
I think you can be more animated.
Sometimes, I'm losing you a little bit.
Don't throw away the note,
'cause that's what's so impressive about the song.
* And if I choose the one... *
Gwen: Jason has this gorgeous vibrato.
He has this airy, kind of raspy, beautiful tone.
* You *
It sounds so pretty.
That sounded way better. Thank you.
It did. Really special.
Oh, my gosh. I love it so much.
Just when I'm thinking, "Oh, I think I like --"
Then I'm like, "God, he's got --"
It's a pretty good battle, I have to say.
Eli, I want us both to succeed.
At the same time,
I've worked so hard to be here, man,
and I'm gonna do whatever I can to beat you.
Hugs? Eli: Thanks, Gwen.
Thank you. You did so good.
I appreciate it.
I'm looking forward to battles. Oh, man. I can't wait.
This one is another tough decision.
They equally are gifted.
They both have incredible talent.
Give my love to everybody.
But it's gonna come down to, like, who's ready.
Love you!
[ Both laugh ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's have fun. Breathe. I love you.
Yes!
The battle starts now.
**
* Hey, have you ever tried *
* Really reaching out for the other side? *
* I may be climbing on rainbows *
* But, baby, here we go *
* Ooh, ooh, ooh *
* Dreams, they're for those who sleep *
Whoo!
* Life is for us to keep *
* And if you're wondering what this song is leading to *
* I'd like to make it with you *
Oh!
* I really think that we could make it, girl *
* Whoo *
* No, you don't know me well *
* In every little thing, only time will tell *
* But you believe the things that I do *
* Oh, and we'll see it through *
* Life can be short or long * [ Laughs ]
* Love can be right or wrong *
* And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through *
* I'd like to make it with you *
* I really think that we could make it, girl *
* I'd like to make it with you *
* 'Cause I'd like to make it with *
* I really think that we could make it, girl *
* I'd like to make it with *
* Yoooooou *
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
That was brilliant. Well, Gwen. What a song choice.
That was so, like, fun and soulful,
and you got these handsome gentlemen to serenade you.
I know. It's like one of my favorite songs.
I'm so selfish. [ Laughter ]
You guys did it, too. I like the moves.
Y'all were so smooth with it.
[ Laughter ]
We worked a long time on that little --
that three step.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Jason, I really love the gentleness of your tone,
and, Eli, I loved how confident and in command
you felt the whole time.
So, I think I would side just slightly with Eli.
Wow. Okay. Mm-hmm.
Reba: You guys sounded great together.
You were having fun.
I loved the little choreography moves,
and the interaction with the audience
was really, really good.
You both did a great job.
I guess if I had to pick, I'd go with Eli.
But, Jason, you did a great job.
Very good. Thank you.
Eli, I love your '50s meets, like, '70s
kind of, like, smoothness.
It's those eyes, man. It's those eyes.
You're wild. [ Laughter ]
They're cute. Really cute.
And also, hats off for taking on that fit,
because I definitely don't have the arms
to take on a shirt like that.
Poor Eli is so tired.
He's been up doing press-ups all night.
[ Laughter ]
But there's a real smoothness to your voice.
This song really suited you.
Thank you.
Your tone is really pure and classic.
And, Jason, this song suits you also.
You have, like, an etherealness
that's just kind of built into you.
Gwen, holy moly.
You got to tell me what you think.
I'm super confused.
Me, too. Be honest now. Come on.
I'm trying here. I know it's hard for you.
John: Whoa. Ow.
Whoa.
What?
Uh-oh. Shots fired!
Just when you thought you've made a friend.
Blake told me to say that.
Did he? Oh, did he? Yeah.
I kind of believe that, actually.
That sounds about right.
Between the two performances that I've seen
so far from both of these guys,
I would just lean a little bit more towards Jason.
Okay.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches. Thank you, brother.
Aah!
Alright, Gwen, you've got the final decision.
Give us some thoughts first on the battle.
This is impossible right now.
I'm talking to both of you saying,
"I have zero -- zero idea of what to do at this point."
You guys really worked hard, and there was a lot of growth.
Jason, I love your vibrato.
You have a beautiful, beautiful voice.
I think you did a really great job
and I didn't expect anything less.
Eli, yours just, like, shocked me.
Like, I pushed my button,
then you had this, like, meltdown on stage,
and then in rehearsals,
I was shocked with the tone of your voice.
You can go up into your head voice.
You have a really warm chest voice.
I got to probably go with the person
that I feel like is more ready.
Let me just think about this. Go ahead, Carson.
Okay. Well, we'd all love to know who that person is.
So, Gwen... [ Laughter ]
...the time has come.
Who is the winner of this battle?
Aah, this is so upsetting.
I am going to choose the person I think is ready
right, right now...
and I'm gonna say, Jason, you won the battle.
Daly: Congratulations, Jason.
You're moving on to the knockouts with Team Gwen.
You deserve it. You deserve it.
Get up there.
Gwen: Jason has the kind of voice that just has this breathy,
airy, serene quality
that I would actually listen to on a record.
I-I think he's just really gifted.
I was so proud of you. I was so proud of it.
He is kind of an understated singer
compared to some of these people on here
that can do vocal acrobatics,
so I'm gonna have to be really strategic
with picking songs that highlight his tone
and what he can do.
Thank you for the opportunity.
I'm so stoked. I'm just learning so much along the way,
and I'm just glad that I'm -- I'm staying on Team Gwen.
Coaches, let me remind you, Eli is available to steal.
Eli, anything you want to say to Gwen?
I love you. I love you, too.
You have been so incredible for me,
being able to, like, conjure up enough confidence
to just, like, go up and own a stage, I owe you.
I loved working with you.
Give it up one more time for Eli Ward, ladies and gentlemen.
That was a really hard decision.
Thank you so much. You did so good. You did so good.
He's showing me things
that I didn't know he even had inside of him,
but I just don't know how consistent he can be
with his vocal at this point.
He's very, very handsome up close.
I loved him.
I was really close to stealing him,
but I was like, "You know, let me hold off
because I might find another artist
that's a little more in my wheelhouse."
But I really liked Eli.
He's gotten so much better, by the way. So good.
He did amazing, but wouldn't quite fit in on Team Niall.
You okay? It's really hard.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Good luck charm handshake for battle. Yes. Okay.
**
Come on. Let's do it.
Hello! Hi!
How are you? Mara. Claudia.
Hello. Hi.
How are you? I'm so excited. I've been waiting so long.
Mara: He had his, like, arms wide open.
I was like, "John!" [ Laughs ]
I, like, ran up to him and gave him the biggest hug.
We are more excited. Welcome to the battles.
I grew up loving his music, so to get to work with him,
I almost have to pinch myself.
I'm so excited for you two to sing together.
Claudia. Yes!
You did Michael Jackson during the blinds. I know. I know.
That was a cool choice.
Thank you. That's a really great song.
* Hear her voice *
* Shake my window * Let's go!
* Why? *
That was such a brave song choice, such a bluesy version.
I can see why you chose that song.
I would love to have you on Team Legend.
I really understand where you're coming from as an artist.
We could do a lot of great things together.
Yes!
Claudia: I started a little pop country
and now I'm pop, R&B, soul.
So I picked John because I'm trying to find my lane,
and I really think John will help me on that journey.
Mara, four chairs turned,
then we sing "All of Me" together.
We created quite a moment.
* 'Cause all of me *
* Loves all of you *
I was the first one who turned for you.
They didn't have the foresight that I had in understanding
what a gem you are as a vocalist.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: Oh! What an idiot!
You're shameless.
I'm gonna go with John. Yes!
I chose John because when we sang together,
it felt like I've known him for years.
I think that I really connect with him musically.
It all feels so just right.
Thank you for fighting for me.
Of course. That was fun.
It felt like we were supposed to sing together.
It was meant to be. It was meant to be.
What have you been doing since the blinds?
A lot of spending time with the family.
Does anybody else sing in your family?
My older sister does and my older brother does.
Woman: Always singing at 2:00 in the morning.
Woman #2: Waking everybody up.
Okay.
My family, we love music.
When I got to high school, I did drama with my brother.
I'm always trying to sing with my sister,
so we'll do covers online.
So, always having fun, always singing around the house.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Recently, I started doing local gigs down by the shore.
Every single performance, my family is at the first table.
They really are so supportive.
Thank you.
It really means the world to me.
Man: This is the mother bear.
Mara: My mom's been going through a lot recently.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple months ago.
They just found there are more tumors now.
I think it completely changes
what this experience means to me.
I know she's fighting this battle right now,
but she gives me strength to move forward.
[ Voice breaking ] It makes me so happy that I am in a place
where I can go after my dreams.
When this is all over, I'm taking her to Italy.
We're going. We've never been.
It's gonna happen. I know it will.
I picked "Son of a Preacher Man"
by Dusty Springfield,
because I felt like both of you would sound so good on it.
It's such a good crossover between soul and pop and rock, too.
Right? Yeah.
It's right in the wheelhouse of everything the two of you do.
* Mm *
* Billy Ray was a preacher's son *
* And when his daddy would visit, he'd... *
Claudia's voice is a little more clear and a little bit more pop.
* Learnin' from each other's knowin' *
* Lookin to see... *
John: And Mara's voice is a little grittier,
and she's a bit more of a throwback.
* ...who could ever reach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
My team has so much variety and so much quality.
I love Team Legend.
* Ohhhhh *
John: I like how you rocked out a bit.
What I love about Dusty's version
was how she wasn't trying too hard.
Yes.
Make sure you keep some of that energy of like,
"I'm a badass. I'm not trying too hard.
Even though it has, like, a gospel tinge to it.
I don't have to force it."
It's a vibe, you know? Right.
Okay? And then maybe a back and forth
on the "Yes, he wases."
Alright.
* Yes, he was *
* He was *
* Oh, yes, he was *
Like that. Yeah. Cool.
Ooh. Come on.
* And he was *
Claudia: When I first heard the song, I was sparked in my brain
that my fiancé, Jacob, is the son of a pastor.
So, really, I am marrying the son of a preacher man.
[ Chuckles ]
Jacob and I -- we've been together almost four years.
Many months ago, we planned a trip to Paris.
We were walking towards a bridge
to get a nice view of the Eiffel Tower.
He got down on one knee. I did not see it coming at all.
I was totally shocked, and I said yes.
Immediately got called for "The Voice,"
so as soon as "The Voice" is done,
we'll probably do a little elopement.
As you're, like, tightening up and practicing together,
focus now on vibing with each other,
connecting with each other,
and just fully getting into character for the song.
* Yes, he was *
Mara: This means so much to me
and just the time in my life.
It's never felt so right.
So, I really want to make him proud.
* Oh, oh, oh *
* Yes, he *
* Waaaaas *
Oh, I loved the ending. That was so good.
Great arrangement. I love it.
[ Both laugh ]
John: If they both do their very best,
it's gonna be a really tough decision for me.
There's two steals, so... I know.
...and I can't save anybody this time.
I'm gonna have to pick one of you, but...
I know.
...what I want to happen is another coach
is gonna be begging to steal you. Want us to get stolen.
Oh, thank you. That'll be great.
Alright? Alrighty.
Great job. Thank you. Thank you.
That was fantastic.
I can't wait to see what happens on this one.
This could be another steal.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the battles.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Mara: To be here right now and to have this opportunity,
it means everything.
I'm going to be singing this song for my mama
because she's my best friend.
She's also going through a lot recently,
yet she is the strongest woman I know
and my biggest inspiration.
I really want to make her proud.
Claudia: I want to impress John with the performance,
but I know that the other three coaches are watching
and they're gonna be hearing maybe what one of us
could bring to their team if they choose to steal us,
but only one of us will win the battle
and potentially only one will stay.
So, there's a lot at stake.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes.
Oh, this is gonna be good.
Let the battle begin.
**
* Billy Ray was a preacher's son *
* And when his daddy would visit, he'd come along *
* When they gathered 'round and started talkin' *
* That's when Billy would take me walkin' *
* Out through the back yard, we'd go walkin' *
What? * Then he'd look into my eyes *
* Lord knows to my surprise *
* The only one who could ever reach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
* The only boy who could ever teach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
* Yes, he was *
* He was *
* Oh, yes, he *
**
* Being good isn't always easy *
* No matter how hard I try *
* When he started sweet-talkin' to me *
* He'd come and tell me, "Everything is alright" *
* He'd kiss and tell me, "Everything is alright" *
* Can I get away again tonight? *
* The only one who could ever reach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
* I said the only boy who could ever teach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
* Yes, he was *
* He was *
* Oh, Lord knows, he was *
* How well I remember *
* That look was in his eyes *
* Stealin' kisses from me on the fly *
* Takin' time to make time *
* Tellin' me that he's all mine *
* Learnin' from each other's knowin' *
* Lookin' to see how much we've grown and *
* The only one who could ever reach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man * Wow.
* I said the only boy who could ever teach me *
* Was the son of a preacher man *
* He was *
* Oh, oh, oh, yes, he was *
* He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man *
* Ooh, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo *
* Ooh, oooh *
* He was *
* Oh, oh, oh, yes, he *
* Waaaas * Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, ladies!
Wow.
Beautiful.
So good.
I've been in this business a long time,
and you guys are 25 and 21?
That's not right. [ Laughter ]
At 21, you know, I'd stand up behind a microphone.
How do y'all do this? You're so talented.
You're so young. I'm just -- I don't get it.
[ Laughs ] Wow.
Claudia, unbelievable vocal, stage presence.
Mara, your voice, your range, your attitude.
You got in there, and you were all tough about it.
When y'all got into it, I got into it.
That's a good performer.
You let the person that is watching and listening
forget all the troubles.
You draw them in.
So, that is a great trait both of you have.
I guess if I had to pick one, I'd say Claudia.
Thank you. John: Alright.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wowee.
Haven't heard that song sung that well in a while,
probably since its first release.
[ Laughter ]
I remember both of your auditions extremely well.
The two of you, I turned for, and felt very sad
that I didn't have you on my team.
And, Mara, I remember just thinking, "superstar,"
and, Claudia, what I loved about you is Mara is doing, like,
a lot of, like, stage presence stuff, it's amazing,
and you were still able to have that much power and control
whilst being yourself in the song.
It's very easy to try and get up
and do the stuff that Mara wants to do,
and you still managed to, like, make it your own.
Singing harmony like that the way you did, it was flawless.
My God, John, have you got a problem here.
Just 'cause I have to say someone,
I would lean towards Mara.
Claudia, I think what I love about you is your style.
Like, you have a very strong identity through your voice.
That's something that you can't really teach somebody,
and that makes us get to know who you are.
You stand out, you know?
I think for me, the moment Mara walked on stage,
there was a star quality in her walk.
Is that possible? Yes, it is.
I do it every day. [ Laughter ]
The performance was animated and flawless. So, I don't know.
I think it is really, really hard.
You're both very different, but because of this other thing
that you can't put your finger on,
I would probably say Mara.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, John, you got a tough decision here in a minute.
But first, give us some thoughts on that battle.
You just delivered today,
and I was so proud to be your coach.
So, thank you for that.
Thank you so much.
Your tones are so different.
Claudia, yours has a lot more clarity.
It's more, like, pure in one way,
and then Mara's is a bit more edgy,
and it's got a bit more of a rock energy to it.
But I have to decide.
John, the time has come.
Who is the winner of this battle?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
**
The winner of this battle is Mara.
Mara, congratulations.
You're moving on to the knockouts on Team Legend.
Both of these artists really did what they do best.
This is a very tough choice
because Claudia did nothing wrong.
She sounded so great, she has such a great tone,
but Mara just has a little bit more edge.
Congratulations. Beautiful job. Beautiful, beautiful.
Thank you. Yes.
I can see her doing really well
as she advances to future rounds.
Coaches, let me remind you that Claudia is available to steal.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
We've got a steal!
No, no, no!
Yay!
You're not going anywhere.
I love how pure Claudia's voice is.
There's no way I was ever letting Claudia go home.
She's gonna fit right in on Team Niall.
Thank you so much.
I'm so excited. That was so good.
I'm so excited.
Your voice is incredible. Thank you.
John: I love when my artists get stolen
because I love making sure these artists
have all the opportunities they can to shine
and to make their voices heard on this show.
Niall: Claudia is just crazy good. John: She was great.
It's hard to go up against Mara.
But you never know. I may regret it in the future.
May come back to haunt me.
Good job. That voice is not leaving this competition.
It's trick or treat time. Trick or treat time.
Trick or treat.
**