**
Hi, Azán.
Hi. Do you remember?
You used to be on Team Legend,
and each coach has an opportunity
to take one additional singer
to the playoffs.
And I have chosen you, Azán.
Let's go!
[ Laughs ]
* Only you *
Hello, beautiful people.
[ Contestants cheer ]
I'm excited for today. Oh, yeah.
You're gonna be so good. You're gonna make me proud.
Yes. Hope so.
The Season 24 playoffs,
it's Team Legend's turn to go.
We are the show tonight.
-Oh, yes. -Yes!
It's only Team Legend.
So now all the pressure's on me.
It's gonna be all fun and games
until I have to make a decision at the end.
Kristen: With the teams cutting into half,
the stakes are even higher.
Butterflies are gonna be happening.
It's gonna be a whole thing.
The most important thing --
Who steps up to the plate
and delivers in this moment.
Because if you deliver here,
then I know you can deliver for me in the lives, too.
You can do it. I know you can.
Yay! Thank you, John. Alright?
If I make it to the lives, I'm gonna be mind blown.
Together: Team Legend!
-Whoo! -Whoo!
**
John: * Azán *
* Jo-o-o-o-hn *
Azán: Hi! My super save.
Super! Super save.
John: Azán's voice is silky smooth.
She has a really soulful, neo-soul vibe,
but also, she's my favorite live performer
out of all my artists.
So I had to bring her back to Team Legend
with my super save.
Now, let's talk about your journey
back to Team Legend.
My goodness. You were stolen by Niall.
You were so incredible in the knockouts.
Thank you. I couldn't let you go home.
Azán: From blinds to playoffs,
it's just been a whole emotional
roller coaster of a journey.
But I still feel like a winner
because I'm still here.
Thank you.
I'm so beyond grateful for John.
And now I have to prove why
I should represent Team Legend
in the Top 12.
So, here we are, in the playoffs.
Oh, my goodness. And we're gonna sing some Miguel.
I'm ready.
* These lips *
* Can't wait to taste your skin *
I am singing "Adorn" by Miguel.
The song is about making somebody feel
even more beautiful than what they already are by loving them.
I know, with my spouse, I want them to feel like
they're on top of the world all the time.
As an artist, I'm a big lyricist.
I'm all about, like, falling in love
and passionate, soulful songs.
I just want to showcase that to the world.
I want people to feel me when I sing this song.
Best thing about the way Miguel sings this song
is there's so much swag on it.
Yeah. And when you hold the notes too long,
it sounds too earnest.
Okay. And I'd rather it sound...
* And these *
Together: * Lips *
* I can't wait to taste your skin *
Yeah. Just come off the notes quicker.
It'll just sound cooler and sexier.
The pressure's on.
* Can't wait to taste... * Being the super save,
I just want to make him so proud.
I want him to know that
he picked the right one.
Yeeeeah!
That real combination... Mm-hmm.
...of the confidence and the romance --
That's the zone you wanna be in.
Okay, okay. Okay?
Sounds so good. Thank you.
Thank you, guys, aga-a-a-in.
Fantastic.
Thank you, John. Alright.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This really might be her best performance.
She sounded really good in rehearsal.
Oh, yeah, she's so good.
With "Adorn," here's Azán.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Ooooh *
* Oh-ahh, ah-ohh *
* Ohh, nooo *
* Listen *
* These lips *
* Can't wait to taste your skin *
* Baby *
* And, baby, these, these eyes *
* Can't wait to see your grin *
Yeah. * Baby *
* Just let my love *
Whoo! * Just let my love adorn you *
* Please, baby, yeah *
* You gotta know *
* You know that I adore you *
* You gotta know *
* No, no, no, no *
* Knoooooooow *
* Knoooooow *
* Ooooh *
* Oh, baby *
* The same way that the stars adorn the skies, yeah *
* Oh, look up, sugar *
* Oh, yeah *
* The same way that my whole world's in your eyes *
* Oooh, and this time now *
* Just le-e-e-t *
Whoo! * Adorn, baby *
* Le-le-le-let it dress you down *
* You got to know *
* That I adore you *
* Love ain't never looked so good on ya *
* Oh, put it on, baby *
* Let my love *
* Ado-o-o-rn you *
John: Yes! Perfection! Perfect!
Daly: Azán from Team Legend, ladies and gentlemen!
Yes, Azán! Perfect!
That was so good. Coach Reba, talk to us.
Reba: Wow, what a performance.
Your stage presence is just so refreshing.
Thank you. I couldn't take my eyes off of you.
Thank you. You're absolutely gorgeous,
but your voice is incredible.
Way to go.
Great performance. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Reba. Niall, what'd you think?
So good. That was your best performance by miles.
Oh, my God, you're gonna make me cry.
I'm so glad that John had the super save and you're still here.
The runs, so tasteful.
Wow. Just whoo!
Oh, my God. Gwen.
To walk in the way that you did and sing
that kind of a song with such ease
and being sexy and swaggy,
it was really, really beautiful.
Really good. Thank you so much.
Alright, Azán. Let's see what your coach thinks.
Oh, my God. [ Laughter ]
That was literally perfect.
There is nothing that I would edit, change,
and I'm always editing and changing.
For you to completely nail it A-plus-plus, 100%,
you just made a great statement for yourself.
You are formidable, undeniable.
You're a real talent, and I am so impressed with you. Thank you.
How about another big hand for Azán, ladies and gentlemen!
Whoo! I love y'all. [ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo-hoo! John: Perfection.
I am so glad I picked Azán as my super save.
She walks out there with such stage presence.
It's sexy. It's silky smooth.
What a moment to have your best performance
of the competition.
So good. Niall: I knew it was going to be good,
but I didn't think it was going to be thatgood.
Niall: Azán, formerly of Team Niall,
she was so deserving of John's super save.
She could really be a threat in the live shows.
Oh, my God. I just got nervous for my team.
[ Laughter ] Right then, I was like, "Aah!"
Daly: Coming up on the final night of the playoffs...
[ Kaylee vocalizing ]
* How does it feel? *
Can I have another steal, please?
Oh, my God.
That is a star standing next to you, Carson.
John: Oh! Wow, John, you got a great team.
A decision that no man wants to ever make.
[ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
Now the California country singer
that John stole from Gwen...
Whoo! ...Kristen Brown.
Oh, I love this song.
Oh, she is going to nail this one.
Yeah, it's going to be good.
Gwen is very jealous of us right now.
Oh, goodness. [ Laughs ]
I thought I was giving my grand send-off.
Yes.
[ Audience cheering ] To be John's only steal,
that blew my mind.
What the heck?
Gwen: Kristen, she's just so lovable.
She has so much taste.
It was really hard for me
to watch Kristen go over to John,
but I'm just really happy that she's still on the show.
John: Kristen's voice has range and power,
and I know how much our fans love country.
I made a good choice stealing Kristen.
You're my only kind of country singer on the team.
I noticed.
We've got a song that is a classic.
Lady A, "Need You Now." I'm so excited.
I sing this one at least four times a week in shows.
[ Chuckles ] They hear the "Duh-du-duh,"
and they all go, "Oh!" They always know it.
[ Intro notes play ] That.
Kristen: So far in the competition,
I've done a lot of the big, belty songs.
And this one really strips it all down.
It's my first sad song.
I can't wait to show that side of me.
* It's a quarter after one *
I'm so grateful for the opportunity
to still be here for playoffs.
Back home, I produce all my own music,
so I write the songs on my guitar, record my own vocal.
I'll edit that, send it for mixing.
It's a lot of steps,
but I love being a part of every single aspect of it.
* Said I wouldn't call * To be able to make it to lives
would be a statement to myself of,
I hustled, I kept grinding.
I really want to prove to John that I do deserve to be here,
and I want to make him proud for taking on a country girl.
* I just need you *
John: I know Kristen's a great vocalist,
and she's proving it in this rehearsal.
This song crossed over to all the charts,
and I feel like this is a great song
for Kristen to make a statement in the playoffs.
Yes! Whew!
That was really good. Thank you.
You kind of dipped back into your false
once you had gotten big. At that point,
I don't wanna hear you really singing the false.
At like the very end? Yeah. Yeah.
Okay, perfect. Cool. But I think it's a good, like,
journey throughout the song, where it feels like
you're building intensity and keep going. Thank you.
If you sing it like what you're doing now in rehearsal,
you're going to be great. Thank you so much for everything.
Alright. My pleasure. Yay!
She's new on my team, and this is the last time
when the coaches have the decision-making power.
After this, the audience is going to decide.
So, she's going to have to do something really special
to stand out and compete with all these Team Legend members.
Kristen! [ Cheers and applause ]
Yes!
With "Need You Now," here's Kristen Brown.
I love this song.
**
* Picture perfect memories *
* Shattered all around the flooooor *
* Reaching for the phone *
* 'Cause I can't fight it anymore *
Yeah. * And I wonder *
* If I ever cross your mind *
Oh, pretty. [ Cheers and applause ]
* For me, it happens all the time *
* It's a quarter after one *
* I'm all alone, and I need you now *
* Said I wouldn't call *
* But I've lost all control, and I need you now *
* And I don't know how I can do without *
* I just need you nooooow *
What? Whoo!
* Guess I'd rather hurt *
* Than feel nothing at a-a-all *
* It's a quarter after one *
* I'm all alone, and I need you noooow *
* Said I wouldn't call *
* But I'm a little drunk, and I need you nooooow *
* And I don't know how I can do without *
* I just need you no-o-o-o-w *
* I just need you noooow *
Yes!
* I just need you now *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yes!
Yes, Kristen!
Daly: There is Kristen Brown.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Oh, my gosh!
Niall, what'd you think of that performance?
That song is absolutely perfect for you.
Thank you so much.
To hold your breath and have enough breath control
at that octave is quite tough.
And you smashed both of those first opening lines.
Unbelievable job. Thank you.
Thank you, Coach. Gwen.
I'm stupid, because... [ Chuckles ]
...I'm the one that let her go.
Just the dynamics in your voice
and just the power at the end,
everything about the performance was perfect.
America just completely melted over you right now.
Kristen: Thank you so much. Coach Reba.
You made all the country folks very proud.
Thank you! Oh!
You represented country music so well.
I think you need to go to the top.
Thank you so much. Absolutely.
That's the queen right there, Kristen. I know!
[ Laughter ]
Well, Coach, what'd you think?
John: I stole you for a reason.
And this was just another level.
Having the finesse and the breath control
to do what you did early in the song and be just flawless,
we were all looking at each other like, "Wow."
It was just perfectly executed.
Thank you so much.
How about a big hand for Kristen Brown, ladies and gentlemen? Thank you, guys.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Kristen, the way she sang the lower notes,
it was with such skill and finesse, she nailed it.
Both Kristen and Azán have given their best performance to date.
It's going to be tough to decide.
Fantastic.
Reba: Kristen's going to be a heavy contender.
I hope John puts her through.
From what I've seen so far, Team Legend's incredible.
It's going to be hard for John to pick three.
I love her. That was so pretty. She killed it.
She did little things with her voice on the high notes
that I know Hillary's going to go,
"Oh, man, I wished I'd have done that."
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Oh, man, Team Legend.
They're making me so proud and so anxious.
Like, how am I going to decide between them?
I don't know what to do.
Kaylee: Hey, John! Kaylee! How are you?
Good. How are you? Kaylee's young.
She has incredible range, incredible power.
And I'm excited for her to sing "You Put a Move on My Heart."
So, this song appeared on
Quincy Jones' "Jook Joint" album.
Very few singers can actually pull this off.
Whew! In this high-stakes moment,
I just felt like it could help you get to the lives.
Yeah. Are you ready for it?
[ Laughs ] I'm super ready.
* You put a move on my heart *
John: No one can sing like Kaylee.
She can hit all of these big, big notes.
She's so special. * Ooooooooh *
Kaylee: I'm challenging myself with this song.
There's no more saves. There's no more steals.
It's just me and my performance.
* I got a real love, yes, I do-o-o-o *
You're like 17 years old, and you're like, "I'm young."
Yeah. [ Laughs ]
"I haven't experienced a lot of the things
that are in these songs." Right.
But there's still a way for you to find,
like, emotional connection to it.
When I think of true, genuine love,
I think about my sisters.
My sisters mean...
[voice breaking] ...the world to me,
being that I'm the oldest.
Eee! I did not mean to cry today.
The other day, my sister texted me out of nowhere,
and she was like, "Kaylee, I just want to let you know
that I'm so proud of you, you're doing big things,
and I know you always dreamed of this,
and I'm always supporting you."
I was like, "Aww."
I tried not to cry when I read that.
I was like, "Ooh, dang."
I love them so much.
Kaylee, you're so talented,
and I want to sing like you.
Get it, girl!
You're the best big tiny sister.
I'm excited to see you onstage tonight.
We love you.
* Ooh, you got through to my heart *
John: Yes.
I really want to be in the Top 12
super, super badly.
And I know that's going to take a lot of hard work to get there.
Beautiful. Alright. So good. Thank you.
I can't wait for her to deliver on this song.
It's got emotion. It's got passion.
It's got power. So good.
And Kaylee's going to give it to us.
With "You Put a Move on My Heart," here's Kaylee Shimizu.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Come on, Kaylee.
**
* Mmmmm *
* Time after time *
* When I'm feeling low *
* Something inside of me *
* Lets me know *
* It's alright *
* Love's on my side *
* When the world seems a lonely *
* I've got a dream that won't leave a trace *
* Of the blues *
* I just think of yo-o-o-u *
* Baby, I know *
* I've got a real love *
* Here by my side *
* Someone who needs me *
* Holding me tight *
* But now *
* Now and forever *
* We'll never part *
* 'Cause you're the world to me *
* You put a move on my heart *
* I got a real love *
* Yes, I do *
* Baby, I knew from the start *
* You put a move on me *
* Oh, you got through to my *
* Baby, can't you see, you and I were meant to be * * Heart *
* Hold me * Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
* You put a move on my *
* Heart *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful. Whoo! Daly: That is Kaylee Shimizu
bringing it in the playoffs for Team Legend.
Man, oh, man. Reba.
I can't believe the range you have.
It's -- It's just out of this world. Yeah, it's crazy.
Thank you. And I hope you have a wonderful time with your career,
'cause you are destined for stardom.
Thank you, Reba.
Daly: Niall. Every time you try something different,
it's always really good.
And to be 17 years old and to have,
"Oh, come on, give me any song. I'll sing it."
[ Laughter ] Like, you've made John's decision very difficult.
John, what did you hear in Kaylee's performance
that stuck out? John: It really is phenomenal
that you are the age that you are
and your voice has this much control and depth and range.
Your low voice is really gorgeous.
I love the warmth in it.
And then, the fact that you can do all of that
and then go to those notes in the stratosphere
that almost no one on the planet can hit,
you're ready for this.
You're ready to be a big star.
You're so special, Kaylee.
Thank you, John. Thank you.
How about another big hand for Kaylee Shimizu,
ladies and gentlemen!
Kaylee, you know, we've all been raving about her
since the beginning.
She just has a supremely
out-of-this-world gift.
She's the kind of talent that always
does well on "The Voice."
Thank you.
This is going to be so hard to decide.
We're going to choose three artists out of six,
and all of them are so talented.
So, what I'm going to be looking for
is who really steps up in these big moments.
Hello, Kaylee.
The anticipation leading up
to his decision is nerve-racking.
I'm still a little nervous, 'cause you just don't know.
Wow, John. John: Tough stuff here.
You got a great team. Wow.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
Niall: We've got our finalists.
John... Um...
...you're up. Oh, it's me.
Have you got any idea where you're leaning?
I'm always allowing myself to pay attention
to how people deliver in this high-pressure moment. Yeah. Fair.
John: Reba, this is gonna be your first live shows coming up soon.
Are you ready? I'm a little nervous about it.
You don't have to make any more decisions. But then, that's the scary thing
about the lives too. That is the scary thing about it.
They're my babies.
Who wants to go and see Johnny Boy suffer?
Yay! Come on!
Hey!
John: Taylor, you're back. Taylor: Hi.
You were my one and only save in the knockouts.
[ Speaks indistinctly ]
John: I had to save Taylor. She's so good.
I've loved her since the blinds.
Taylor brings that sweet,
soulful power in her voice.
I'm excited for you to sing Oleta Adams now.
Thank you so much. Yes.
At this point in the competition,
what else could you be looking for
in this performance to help me elevate it?
Everybody can sing who's in the playoffs.
The real question is, who can connect to the audience?
We want to feel your passion. We want to feel your emotion.
We want to feel your connection to the song.
* You can reach me by railway *
Mm-hmm. Taylor: I'm singing "Get Here" by Oleta Adams.
My boyfriend and I were in a long-distance relationship.
We would go months without seeing each other.
When I sing this song, I can't help but think about
all the heartache and longing that went into that.
We took that leap of faith,
and it's turned into something really beautiful.
* Just get here if you can *
I am so proud of you for chasing your dreams.
And I want you to know that I love you so much,
and I miss you so much.
* Can *
Yes. Beautiful.
You sound so good. Thank you.
There's occasions when I think you run off of the note
more than holding it out, and I feel like I prefer,
most of the time, you hold it out.
Okay. It just feels more connected emotionally.
On the...
* You can reach me with your mind *
...I really think you should sing that melody
the original way she sings it,
'cause, right now, you're doing a run off of that.
Together: * Reach me with your mind *
I really think that melody is, like, so special in that moment
that I would like to hear it. Okay.
Everything else sounds so good.
Taylor: I want it more than anything to make it to lives.
Working with him has been incredible,
and I just want to keep going.
Beautiful. Alright.
I don't have any saves now, so I can't save her this time.
It's going to be about who are my top-three artists
going into the lives.
I hope Taylor can make her case.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You just know this is going to be good.
This girl can sing.
With "Get Here," here's Taylor Deneen.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* You can reach me by railway *
* You can reach me by trailway *
* You can reach me on an airplane *
* You can reach me with your mind *
* You can reach me by caravan *
* Cross the desert like an Arab man *
* I don't care *
* How you get here *
* Just get here if you can *
* There are hills and mountains *
* Between us *
* Always something to get over *
* If I had my way *
* Surely you would be closer *
* I need you closer *
* You can wind-surf into my life *
* Take me up on a carpet ride *
* You can make it in a big balloon *
* But you better make it soon, oh *
* You can reach me by caravan *
* Cross the desert like an Arab man, oh *
* I don't care how you get here *
* Just get here if you c-a-a-a-a-an *
Yes. * I don't care *
* I need you right here right now *
* Yeah, oooooooh *
* I don't care how you get here *
* Just get here if you *
Ooh! * Can *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gorgeous.
Daly: Another stellar playoff performance.
Taylor Deneen, ladies and gentlemen,
for Team Legend.
Great job, Taylor. Coach Reba, what'd you think?
Reba: Taylor, that was great.
What a voice you have. Thank you.
John. [Laughs] You've got a wonderful team, man. Guy's in trouble, right, Reba?
The three before you, Taylor, were incredible.
You just added a little bit of spice there.
It's going to be tough for John to make a decision.
Way to go. Gwen.
As soon as you started, I was like, "Yes, I know this."
Like, literally, one of my favorite songs.
And it's so perfect for your voice.
You have such a unique tone.
It's very recognizable, your voice.
I would buy your record 100%.
Thank you. [ Laughs ] John.
You just carry yourself with such elegance.
I just love your tone.
It's got that sweetness,
but it's still really soulful and powerful
when it needs to be too. Wow.
And it felt like you were just putting on
a great concert for us.
You are amazing, Taylor.
I'm so honored to work with you.
Thank you. I'm honored to work with you.
Taylor Deneen, ladies and gentlemen!
John: I love the choices she makes as a vocalist.
She's only 23 years old. It's crazy.
And she just carries herself like she's been here before.
Beautiful. Daly: Another stellar performance in the playoffs.
Team Legend is making me proud.
They're making my decision difficult, but I love it.
John Legend, who's agonizing over what's to come.
[ Laughter ] A decision that no man wants to ever make.
[ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
John: Lila! We're in the playoffs, girl.
Lila: I know. Can you believe it?
Good to see you. Good to see you, too.
Lila's voice is so gorgeous.
She's already got so much going for her as a vocalist,
as a performer.
She's a very, very special artist.
We have such a cool song to sing.
Man, I look up to Bonnie Raitt so much.
She's my girl. She's incredible.
* I am an old woman *
Lila's singing "Angel From Montgomery,"
right up her alley as a vocalist.
Lila's voice is subtle. She doesn't over-sing.
And I feel like she's just got to keep going in that classic lane.
* Make me an angel *
Lila: I'm so grateful to be singing this song.
It's what I love about music.
It's really a community- and heart-based song
that makes me feel centered and grounded.
I feel like my parents really gave me that
as I was growing up.
They taught me how to be humble and to work hard,
but also see yourself being successful.
Making it to the live shows,
it would mean so much to me, because it would show
that I'm a real contender, so...
[ Inhales sharply ] Ooh, I hope so.
Yeah, it's building nicely. Perfect.
I think the goal would be give it enough drama by the end
that it feels like a full journey of a performance.
Even though it's a chill vibe,
it feels, like, a little too subdued at the end.
So... * Hard way to go *
Okay, cool. Something like --
like, be up in that register of your voice.
Because I just want to hear fire coming from your voice.
* Make me an angel *
John: I feel like Lila can keep going.
All the coaches love her.
I think our audience loves her.
Yeah. The key with this song
is not to try to out-belt the other artists,
but put your own stamp on it
and show us some passion as well.
You're killing it. Thank you.
With "Angel From Montgomery," here's Lila Forde.
[ Cheers and applause ] Let's go, Lila!
**
* I am an old woman *
* Named after my mother *
Yes. * My old man is another *
* Child that's grown old *
Yeah.
* If dreams were thunder *
* Lightning was desire *
* This old house would've burned down a long time ago *
Yeah. * Make me an angel *
* That flies from Montgomery *
* Make me a poster of an old rodeo *
* Just give me one thing *
* That I can hold on to *
Yeah. * To believe in this livin' *
* Is just a hard way to go *
* When I was a young girl *
Whoo!
* Well, I had me a cowboy * [ Laughs ]
* Now, he weren't much to look at *
* Just a, a free ramblin' man *
* Make me an angel, Lord * Yeah!
* That flies from Montgomery *
* And make me a poster *
* Of an old rodeo *
* Just give me one thing *
* That I can hold on to *
* To believe in this livin' *
* Is just a hard way to go *
* To believe in this livin' *
* Is just a hard way to go-o-o-o-o *
* Hard way to go *
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hey! Oh, yeah. Whoo!
Daly: Give it up for Lila Forde, ladies and gentlemen!
I love her so much! Great job. Niall, let's get some thoughts from you.
Hello, producers. Can I have another steal, please?
[ Laughter ]
Um, you're incredible. Your runs were so flavorful.
Your lower register is really nice.
When you get up there, it's really pretty.
You are one of my favorite acts I've seen on "The Voice."
Thank you. It means a lot.
This is high praise, Niall.
Oh, you know how much I love Lila Forde. We love to see it.
Daly: Coach Gwen.
Gwen: Your style is sort of reminiscent
of almost like a '70s vibe,
but it doesn't feel like you're copying it.
It flows through you so naturally and authentically
that it's exciting for someone like me to see a young girl
that feels so authentic and pure.
I'm a big fan. Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much.
Coach Reba, what'd you think?
You've got a little category
over here by yourself.
I just love the little inflections in your voice.
It's the complete package.
You got to pick her. You see that, John?
What did you think of the performance?
You just have a certain light about you
that makes you very individual with a real sense of identity.
The runs you do make these classic songs sound more modern,
but they don't take you out of the spirit of the song.
It's like really fresh... Yeah, exactly.
...but it's classic at the same time,
and I'm -- I'm just thrilled to work with you.
I'm thrilled to work with you. Thank you, John.
Lila Forde, ladies and gentlemen!
Lila Forde, what could have been?
Outside of my team,
the best there is in this competition.
I am in awe of everything she brings to this competition.
Oh, my God, she's something special, huh? She's so cool.
So good. Niall's in love. Oh, my God.
If John moves her forward to the live shows,
she's definitely a threat to Team Niall --
a threat that I'm okay with.
John: You were the talk of the knockouts.
It was incredible.
Daly: Mac, congratulations!
Mac, I was really glad John stole him in the battle rounds,
because if anybody can take him on to the top, it is John.
I think Mac could be a huge contender to win this thing.
Come on home, bro. Mac: Come on.
John: Mac is one of my favorite R&B voices.
He has such range, such character, such texture.
I could see him actually being an R&B star.
So, we picked this song... Yes.
...D'Angelo's "Untitled"... Yes. Yeah.
...and I could just see you destroying it.
I'm gonna make it do what it do, baby.
Make it do what it do. [ Laughs ]
* How does it feel, baby? *
Yeah!
Mac: I heard this song for the first time
when I was around 13 or 14 years old,
and it started my love for R&B.
* How does it feel, baby? * I grew up in a very religious household,
so the whole R&B thing is not a thing at the house.
So I had to kind of, like, sneak off.
I'm sorry, Mama, but, uh,
I knew for a fact I needed to sing for a living.
Together: * 'Cause I wanna take the walls down *
Mac: Just being one step away from the lives
and having an artist like John as my coach,
what else could you ask for?
* How does it feel? * So, I have to make sure
that he's pleased with the performance.
Yeah. So, I saw you were ad-libbing on the first few lines,
which I think works really well.
On the last couple,
that's when you sing the lyric...
* How does it feel? *
* Yeah * I got you.
When you're singing the hook, it connects you to the song
with more fullness and authority. Yeah.
Think about what this song should feel like.
They were recording this at Electric Lady Studios.
This is where Jimi Hendrix used to record.
And D'Angelo has that church background,
so you want to hear that gospel energy. Yeah.
There was also, like, this rock 'n' roll energy too.
So, if you combine all that together,
that's when you'll nail it.
John: This song is so powerful,
and it's got such edge to it.
It's going to be great. I want to hear Mac
give a sexy... I can't wait.
...rock 'n' roll performance and sing himself into the lives.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Come on, Mac.
He has star quality. Mm-hmm.
With "Untitled (How Does It Feel),"
here's Mac Royals.
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* Girl, it's only you *
Yeah.
* Have it your way, baby *
* And if you want, you can decide *
* That if you get a feeling, baby *
* Ooooh, feeling that I feel *
* Fe-e-e-e-el *
Wow. * Won't you come closer, baby? *
Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
* To me, baby, yeah *
* Said you already got me right where you want me, baby *
* I, I just wanna be your man *
* How does it feel? *
* How does it feel, baby? *
* How does it feel? *
* Did it ever cross your mind? *
* How does it feel, baby? *
* Oh, whoa * Sing, Mac! Whoo!
* How, ye-e-e-e-ah *
* Oh, baby *
* Oh, no, no *
* Said it's been on my mind, yeah *
* Baby, close the door *
* Listen, girl, I got something I wanna show you *
* I wish you'd open up *
* 'Cause I wanna take the walls down with yo-o-o-u *
* How does it feel, baby? *
* Oh, yeah *
* Said I gotta know right now, baby *
Whoo!
* Do you know what I'm talking about, baby? *
* How does it fe-e-e-e-el? *
[ Cheers and applause ] John: Oh!
-Whoa! -Whoa!
Oh, my God!
Daly: That is Mac Royals from Team Legend.
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
Another killer playoff performance tonight.
Oh, my God. Gwen, what did you think?
I'm literally blown away right now.
That is a star standing next to you, Carson.
Oh! Thank you.
I loved everything about the way you were on stage,
your body language, the way you're dressed.
It was perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Daly: Reba. Reba: Mac, you have grown leaps and bounds.
I'm so proud of you. I know your grandma would be, too.
Oh, man, don't do that to me, Reba.
Niall, I know you got a lot to say.
Oh, my God, what just happened? That was insane.
Mmm-mmm-mmm. Honestly, like, all of your instincts,
the way you, like, answered yourself back
in a different tone, is so tasteful.
I felt like I was watching the grand finale
and America were just about to pick up the phone and vote,
'cause, wow, that was different level, Mac.
Johnny Boy, he has to go through.
Thank you, thank you.
You know, I've been making R&B music
for decades now,
and I just put you right up there with the best
that I've ever been around.
I feel like you are the complete package
of what R&B music needs right now.
And when you came to my team,
I just felt like I understood you and I believed in you,
and you're just rewarding that leap of faith that I took,
stealing you back then.
I'm ready to hear a Mac record, like, right now.
I'm just thrilled to work with you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Give it up for Mac Royals, ladies and gentlemen! Whoo!
Gwen: Mac is just incredible.
Why is he not signed? He reminds me a lot of Usher.
We haven't had an artist in the world like Mac in a long time.
Yes, sir.
I really hate to say it, but Team Legend
is stacked up.
The talent on that team is unbelievable.
It's really diverse.
It's got so many different types of singers on it.
[ Inhales sharply ] Danger.
This is a tough decision for John.
I'm glad I don't have to make it.
I've been deliberating. Gwen: Did your calculations?
Boop-boop-boop-boop-boop. [ Laughs ]
Please welcome back Team Legend! [ Cheers and applause ]
Yes! Incredible night of performances from Team Legend.
All six brought it tonight.
You have a really, really proud coach over there
who's got an absolutely crushing decision to make here.
John, how are you feeling?
I'm so torn. You're just so absolutely talented.
And it's been an honor to work with all six of you.
-Thank you. -Thank you, John -Thank you so much.
John, congratulations. It's the dream team.
Your team's been awesome. Yeah.
Alright.
Who is the first artist moving on?
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The first artist moving on...
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...is Mac.
[ Cheers and applause ] Mac advancing to the Top 12!
Congratulations!
John: I can't stop raving about Mac.
I really want to hear his record.
I want to see him on the biggest stages.
I feel like R&B needs Mac.
I want him to get signed, like, yesterday.
I loved it. I'm proud of you.
And I am so excited
to see what Mac does in the lives.
-Whoo! -Whoo!
Whoo!
Okay, John, who is the next artist moving on?
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The second artist moving on...
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...is Lila.
[ Cheers and applause ] Lila, you are in the Top 12!
John: I chose Lila because she's been magical every single round.
No one else like her in the competition.
Yeah.
She's got such confidence and presence,
and I think that's really rare.
Lila's future is so bright on "The Voice" and beyond.
Daly: John, four artists left. God, they're all good.
So cute. You can only pick one
to complete our entire Top 12.
The rest will be leaving us tonight.
Who is your last artist moving on?
All of you are so deserving,
and each of you has a future in this business.
You're all so gifted, and it's been such a joy
working with each of you.
Truly, truly my honor.
[ Applause ]
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The last artist moving on...
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...is Azán.
Daly: Azán completes the "Voice" Top 12
for Season 24!
My super save, Azán, rose to the occasion
and gave her best performance yet.
I love you. Thank you. You earned it.
This performance of "Adorn" was literally flawless.
I had to reward her by putting her into the lives.
[ Squealing ]
I love you! We did it! We did it!
Daly: Another big hand for Team Legend!
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: Mac, Lila, and Azán.
Each of them knows who they are.
Their stage presence is very assured,
like they belong in this moment.
They're real artists, and I'm excited
to take them to the lives. Together: Team Legend!
Alright. It's time to get ready for the lives. Let's get to work.
[ Sighs ] Let's get to work, then. Let's get it.
Let's go, Team Legend!
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