**
Chance, what's happening? What's up, bro?
How you doing? What's going on? Hey!
How are you?
Carson, long time no see.
Hey!
He left me. I don't know where he is.
I guess John and I are gonna start a duo now.
Hmm. Dan + John.
That kind of has a ring to it.
There you are! Where have you been?
Did you miss me? I missed you.
We're going in to work today. Can't wait!
Daly: Give it up for your Season 25 coaches --
John Legend, Dan + Shay,
Chance the Rapper, and Reba McEntire!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Here it is!
**
Yoo-hoo!
Daly: We're gonna get to more knockouts.
Let's chat with the coaches here.
Chance the Rapper's in the building!
Reba, this is your second knockouts now.
What did you learn from the first time around
that you can apply now?
It's very competitive, it's very tough,
and it gets very emotional.
And I see that John's got on his stealing jacket.
It was specifically made to intimidate me.
And honestly, it's working a little bit.
Ah, come on!
Thank you, Coaches. Let's get to it.
Keith: I love this part.
I love that they get to choose their own songs. Yeah.
A lot of people that come on the show,
like, their whole lives have been,
"I can't wait to be on 'The Voice.'"
And then they're on, and they're taking all this advice,
but really, it's their moment to shine and sing the song
that they've been singing in the mirror their whole lives,
on national television. Totally.
Next up, we've got Kamalei and Maddi.
Kamalei sang "Redemption Song."
I'd never heard a song that's so radical sound so peaceful.
Maddi, on the other hand, she did, like, a rap at the end.
So, she has this diva energy.
But they're probably two of my strongest people on my team.
Let's meet them.
Hey! Hello!
What it do?
Whoa! What's up?
Hi!
What?! Come on in.
Oh, my God!
When I saw Keith Urban, I was just blown away.
Aloha! Aloha!
I'm a huge Keith Urban fan,
so I was just ready to work with him
and so excited to hear his feedback.
What song are you singing today?
I'm singing "All of Me."
By John Legend? Oh, my gosh.
I'm his nemesis. This is crazy.
I was hoping you wouldn't say that. It's the wrong team!
No, John Legend is my biggest inspiration in the world.
I just keep joking about him being my nemesis.
I love John. Why did you choose "All of Me"?
It takes me home to my wife.
I love her. I miss her.
So, this is, like, my little gift to her.
* What I do without... *
The song means a lot to me
because this was the first song that I sang for my wife.
* 'Cause all of me *
Cierra and I went to high school together.
* Loves all of you *
She took a young, immature boy,
and she turned him into a man.
She changed the whole path of my life.
She pushed me to pursue music.
And if I didn't meet her 10 years ago,
I wouldn't be here.
So, doing this song
allows me to say thank you to her.
* 'Cause I give you all... *
I feel drawn to soulful type of music.
And I feel like this song is a good representation
of who I want to be as an artist.
* Oh * Incredible.
When you sing a song,
it's your song and the lyrics in that moment.
To hear a John song not sound like John
is a huge feat.
Oh, that means a lot. Thank you.
I'm a guitar player, so it's been a little challenge
figuring out what to do with my hands.
Several places you can always put your hands.
On the mic. One on the stand.
You could put them in your pockets,
but I did not notice your hands one time.
That song is so suited to you.
The only thing is, I would rein it in just a little bit.
Like, when you start the song,
you could be even a little more tender,
and you're going to pull me in with your voice and your heart,
'cause it's completely one. Thank you.
Kamalei, there's a vulnerability about him,
but also a nice spiritual, calming energy
about him, as well.
Alright, Maddi.
You know how I get, man.
Let's see -- Let's see -- Let's see it. Maddi: Yes! Yes!
I think Kamalei is amazing.
It was like every note was perfect.
It definitely lit a fire in me
to continue on in this competition.
So, today, I'm gonna be singing "New Rules" by Dua Lipa.
Oh, nice.
* Talkin' in my sleep at night *
I chose this song
because Dua Lipa brings a lot of energy.
* One, don't pick up the phone *
It's a song that everyone can dance to.
I definitely want to be pop.
I want to bring the party. I also love telling stories.
So, I'm very interested in rap.
* But I've been still trying to work it *
You said it. I told you!
* Yeah, I eat, sleep, and breathe it *
* Rehearse and repeat it *
My little sister loves this song,
and I know that it's inspired a lot of women
to keep their standards high.
My little sister's name is Mia.
We've grown up doing theater
and so many activities together.
She's out here pursuing music with me now,
and having family close to me
while I'm going through something like this
has been such a huge blessing.
* You ain't gettin' over him *
You're so explosive, ma'am. Aww, thanks.
I brought you on the show 'cause I liked the rap that you did.
But when we did the battles, you really surprised me
with your vocal ability. Mm-hmm.
There's a part -- there's a bridge that you do...
* Practice makes perfect, I'm still tryna learn it *
Do you like singing that part, or you wanted to rap that part?
I think that my rapping needs work.
It is a singing song. Like, why not sing it?
You know what I mean? Yeah, for sure. Yeah.
Hey, I would also add,
the first time you hit the [Vocalizes]
I would hold that longer. Yeah. Okay.
'Cause it's the first time we've heard that range,
really, from you. Mm-hmm.
And it's just too good a moment that you're sort of
pulling the rug out from under it too quick.
Yeah, absolutely.
* You ain't gettin' over him *
Chance: Maddi, she's got that energy, that charisma
that you immediately recognize as star power when you see it.
* Whoo! * Chance: She's a good singer. She loves rap.
She's got great rhythm. She's got great melody.
She's gonna kill it.
You're a star, man. Yeah.
Well, you guys are both huge inspirations.
Thanks, Maddi. Thank you.
Kamalei, can you come up, too? Yeah, for sure.
The scary part for me is that
I don't have a playoff pass for this round.
It's really gonna come down to who's really pushing it.
I would sing, like, "Even if Chance doesn't pick me,
one of the other coaches would be stupid
not to steal me."
You're both bringing equal strengths.
They're different from one another.
It's gonna be a great night for both of you, I think.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Kamalei, Maddi, both, like, top tier.
Best all-time Team Chance talent.
I really don't know what I'm gonna do.
We killed it. Great job.
Keith: That was fantastic.
It's gonna be tough to make these decision.
Brutal. Yeah.
John: Go, Maddi Jane!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now singing "New Rules," here is Maddi Jane.
**
* Talkin' in my sleep at night *
* Makin' myself crazy *
* Out of my mind *
* My love *
* He makes me feel like nobody else *
Yes! * Nobody else *
* But my love, he doesn't love me *
* So I tell myself *
* I tell myself *
* One, don't pick up the phone *
* You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone *
* Two, don't let him in *
* You'll have to kick him out again *
* Three, don't be his friend *
* You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning * Wow!
* And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him *
* I got new rules, I count 'em *
* I gotta tell them to myself *
* I got new rules, I count 'em *
* Practice makes perfect *
* I'm still tryna learn it by heart *
* Yeah *
* Eat, sleep, and breathe it *
* Rehearse and repeat it *
* 'Cause I *
* I got new rules, I count 'em *
* One, don't pick up the phone *
* You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone *
* Two, don't let him in *
* You'll have to kick him out again *
* Three, don't be his friend *
* You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning *
* If you're under him, you ain't gettin' over hiiiim *
* Hey, you ain't gettin' over him now, baby *
* I got new rules, I count 'em *
* You ain't gettin' over him *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah, Maddi!
Whoo-hoo!
With "All of Me," here's Kamalei Kawa'a.
**
* What would I do without your smart mouth *
* Drawing me in, and you kicking me out? *
* You've got my head spinning *
* No kidding, I can't pin you down *
* What's going on in that beautiful mind? *
* I'm on your magical mystery ride *
* And I'm so dizzy don't know what hit me *
* But I'll be alright *
* My head's under water, but I'm breathing fire *
Yeah, Kamalei!
* You're crazy and I'm out of my mind *
* 'Cause all of me loves all of you *
* I love your curves and all your edges *
* All your perfect imperfections *
* Give your all to me *
* I'll give my all to you *
* You're my end and my beginning *
* Even when I lose I'm winning *
* 'Cause I give you all of me *
Yes, Kamalei!
* And you give me all of you *
* And I give you all of me *
* And you give me all of you *
* Oh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, Kamalei!
Man! Yes!
-Such a good job. -So sick.
That was so crazy.
That was two, very, very different performances
in the best kind of way.
Kamalei, that's such an incredible song.
It's an all-timer, but you took it
and made it sound not like a cover.
It sounded like Kamalei singing that song.
Thank you. Mahalo.
Shay: Maddi Jane, in a song like that,
you know, that's very dance-y,
and you were able to bring out your voice.
And I mean, some of those high notes were ridiculous.
Thank you so much.
I feel like Chance has his hands full
because you guys both deserve to be here,
and it was just a phenomenal performance.
Kamalei, thank you for singing my song.
One of the things that I'm known for in this show
is that I'm a bit tough on people covering my songs,
but I was just really into your version.
It was beautiful.
The whole demeanor with which you carry yourself
with, like, gratitude and in your spirit,
we feel that, and it comes through in your voice as well.
Thank you so much. Mahalo.
It means the world coming from you.
And Maddi, I love that you take on songs
that require a lot of breath control,
a lot of rhythmic singing.
Not easy to do in a singing competition.
You were really creative and artistic
in finding ways to also show, "Hey, I can sing, too."
I don't know who Chance is going to choose,
but I know I have a steal left.
Kamalei, your voice, it just makes me feel good.
Kind of like every time I go to Hawaii.
Your people are so warm and welcoming,
and you brought that.
I quite literally brought Hawaii to you.
My family's here in the audience.
Love that. Wonderful.
Maddi, you are a force of nature.
The sassiness of it, the attitude.
Thank you so much. Very talented.
Yeah, you're on your own on this one.
I have no idea.
Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, Chance, it comes down to you, buddy.
Amazing performances.
Kamalei, it's hard to cover John
because he has such specific tone.
Though we have seen you do it successfully
with "Ordinary People." [ Laughter ]
That's so different, impersonating someone's tone
and being able to invoke the feeling of these lyrics
that John wrote is a talent in and of itself.
It makes it easy when you have a beautiful wife...
Ah! ...to think of when you do this.
Let's go, dude! Yeah!
How can you not love this guy?
[ Laughter ]
Maddi, you have such confidence and attitude on stage,
but then you also have the vocal talent to back it up,
which is a big deal, and like John was saying,
doing a song that's so rhythmic is a difficult thing.
I thought that was awesome.
Chance, it's time.
Who's the winner of this knockout?
Oh, damn.
[ Laughter ]
This is tough, Chance.
Honestly...
...I think both you guys are amazing vocalists,
but the winner of this knockout is...
...uh...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Chance, who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Laughter ]
This is tough, Chance.
Chance: Honestly...
...I think both you guys are amazing vocalists,
but the winner of this knockout is...
Maddi.
Maddi, congratulations!
You're moving on to the playoffs!
Chance: Maddi is just an amazing performer.
Like, through and through, she's an entertainer.
She can sing, she can rap.
Maddi really showcased her superstar power.
Coaches, let me remind you that Kamalei is available to steal.
Anything you'd like to say to your coach?
I really can't repay you for the moments
that you gave me here, so thank you.
Oh, man.
Whoa! We got a steal!
We got two steals!
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
You are back in this competition.
Let's hear from John. He hit his steal button first.
You bring so much of you to this competition,
and this would be the most poetic outcome to this moment.
[ Laughter ]
Alright, John, you got some stiff competition.
Queen Reba.
The greatest singers in the world
sometimes don't touch my heart.
So, you've got a big heart, and you share it with people.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Mahalo.
Cool. [ Chuckles ]
Kamalei, who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
**
We're gonna go with John Legend.
There it is!
John Legend steals Kamalei Kawa'a!
Come on!
Kamalei gave such a beautiful interpretation of the song.
So proud of you, man. You're amazing. Thank you.
I felt his heart. I felt his emotion.
I had to push for him. He came to Team Legend.
What better ending could there be?
Hi, honey.
I'm so proud of you. Thank you.
I love you so much.
Love you more.
Yeah, he's got a huge heart, man.
He got me. He really did.
Kamalei brought me to tears.
I was bummed out because John got him on the steal.
But it was meant to be.
So, I'm the only one of the coaches with a steal left.
Keith: Is Legend your real name?
John: No. My last name is Stevens. Wow.
John Roger Stevens.
And yours? Is true.
Urban? Yeah.
Keith Urban works.
I think it served you well.
It is what it is.
How do you feel?
I'm a little nervous. I'm excited.
John: We've got Gene.
He's got this great tenor voice.
He's really talented.
And then Mafe, she has this gorgeous,
classical, beautiful voice.
Ready to meet them? Oh, yeah.
Alright, bring them out. Let's do it.
Oh, my God!
We've got Keith Urban here!
Our mega mentor.
This is like a country rock star.
He rocks really hard. He plays guitar.
This guy is a heavy hitter,
and it's a huge, huge plus to get as many tips
as I can get from him.
Keith: What song did you pick, Gene?
I picked "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
Aerosmith. Chance: Oh, nice. Classic.
I love Aerosmith.
That was actually one of the first bands
that I remember hearing as a kid growing up.
Is that where you see yourself musically? Yes.
I've always been in rock bands,
so it's just, like, my favorite thing to do. Excellent.
When I was a kid, I would hear Aerosmith.
It just stayed in my head. It was like an earworm.
And that was the first time I was like [Vocalizes]
like, figuring out high notes like that.
* I could stay awake just to hear you breathing *
Then, like my teen years,
I would get ideas from Steven Tyler.
How does he do his rock poses?
How does he sing these songs?
I don't really see too many people of color doing rock.
* ...is a moment I treasure *
That's a genre that's kind of slept on right now.
So, here I am.
* I don't wanna close my eyes *
"Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a really bold choice
for Gene.
I love him for that.
He actually had an amazing range.
He really took charge.
Yeah! * ...a thing *
Wow. Alright! Well done.
Thank you.
I'd like you to think about
how to dirty it up a little bit,
'cause you sound very proper.
But it doesn't sound like rock 'n' roll,
because rock has a little bit dirt to it. Like [Growls] Yeah.
I think it's about throwing off some of the syllables
in ways that are, like, a little more casual.
I'm down. Yeah. Is this the original key?
Original key.
I'm hearing the D at the end, right? Yeah.
You're hitting that, which is crazy.
Yeah. But 80% of the song
is in around G-flat, E, D.
That's kind of where you're living.
And I almost feel like your voice sits
a little higher than that.
And I don't know if it's okay,
but to explore maybe even a half step up or something. Right.
* And I don't wanna miss a thing *
I'm learning from John
that you can be the best technical singer in the world,
but if you're not making people feel something,
what's the point?
Oh, I desperately want to win this knockout
because I want to get to the playoffs.
I feel like I'm just getting started.
* ...a thing *
I like the key. I think so.
Fantastic, Gene.
Mafe, come on up. Hello!
I chose "Almost Is Never Enough" by Ariana Grande.
* I'd like to say we gave it a try *
I've been a fan of Ariana Grande since I can remember.
When I do my own music,
I want to go through that R&B path like Ariana Grande.
This song helped a lot to learn English.
From trying to understand the words
to now being in front of this coaches,
singing this song, is mind-blowing.
I just want them to see my passion
and that I want to stay here.
* The truth is every one knows *
Mafe has a really soulful voice, a really inviting voice.
And this song means a lot to her,
and I can feel it when I see her performing.
* ...enough * Oh, my goodness.
Beautiful!
The key will be just making sure
that you're able to connect on that lower part of the song.
It's about breath support because low notes
are often harder to support, especially live.
Be mindful of the nervousness
of moving hands on the microphone too much. Yeah.
Particularly in a setting where the camera's
going to come in really close and be right here,
'cause this will pick up huge. Okay.
Gosh, you've got a good voice.
* ...is never enough *
How are we gonna pick a winner?
I'm gonna wait and see who steps up to that moment
because the knockouts are high pressure.
Everyone is a great singer,
but it's gonna make a difference who really comes
with their A-plus game for this performance.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful!
Daly: With "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing,"
here's Gene Taylor.
**
* I could stay awake just to hear you breathing *
* I could stay lost in this moment forever *
* Oh, every moment spent with you *
* Is a moment I treasure *
* I don't wanna close my eyes *
* I don't wanna fall asleep *
* 'Cause I'd miss you, baby *
* And I don't wanna miss a thing *
* Well, I don't wanna miss one smile *
* No, I don't wanna miss one kiss *
* Oh, I just wanna be with you *
* Right here with you *
* Just like this *
* Oh, I just wanna hold you close *
* I feel your heart so close to mine *
* And just stay here in this moment *
* For all the rest of time *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah *
* I don't wanna close my eyes *
* I don't wanna fall asleep *
* 'Cause I'd miss you, baby *
* And I don't wanna miss a thing *
* 'Cause even when I dream of you *
* Oh, the sweetest dream would never do *
* Oh, I'd still miss you, baby *
* And I don't wanna miss a thing *
* I don't wanna close my eyes *
* I don't wanna fall asleep, yeah *
* And I don't wanna miss a thing *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Now with "Almost Is Never Enough,"
here's Mafe.
Come on, Mafe!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I'd like to say we gave it a try *
* I'd like to blame it all on life *
* Maybe we just weren't right *
* But that's a lie *
* That's a lie *
* And we can deny it as much as we want *
* But in time, our feelings will show *
* 'Cause sooner or later *
* We'll wonder why we gave up *
* The truth is everyone knows *
* Oh, almost *
* Almost is never enough *
* So close to being in love *
* If I would have known that you wanted me *
* The way I wanted you *
* Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart *
* But right here in each other's arms *
* And we almost *
* We almost knew what love was * Yeah!
* But almost is never enough *
* Almost is never enough *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful!
Killed it!
Way to go!
Gene, I'll start with you.
You put your own personality and style
into a great Aerosmith song.
Steven Tyler would be proud.
See how I dropped that name just right there?
-Yeah. -That was nice.
I'm just gonna pick that up now.
You know your way around a stage.
You're a great entertainer.
And Mafe, I love that tone.
It makes you want to snuggle up in a real cozy blanket
and just sit there and listen to you all night long.
Thank you so much.
Mafe, I always love your performances.
This is a Ariana song. You didn't sound like Ariana.
You sounded like yourself,
and if you can make us feel the song,
like, it goes a long way,
and I really felt connected.
Thank you so much.
Gene, you always give passionate performances,
but I think this time it kind of messed with your pitch
in a few moments.
If I had to choose, I'd probably lean
a little bit more towards Mafe.
Okay.
Gene, your voice is phenomenal.
I mean, it's technically --
you have one of the best voices on the show.
Dan: Mafe, you have such
an incredible control of your voice.
It feels like a world-class painter.
You know when to dip in and out of vibrato.
You're just such an unbelievably talented singer.
You both are.
This was a great, great knockout.
Thank you so much.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
Alright, John, it comes down to you, of course.
Give us some thoughts before you tell us who won.
Well, both of you are such a joy to work with.
Gene, I feel like you exude just positive light
and a love for being on stage.
It's really infectious.
And then, Mafe, your energy is more like warmth.
It feels like love.
You feel so connected to the songs.
For both of you, it's a joy
to be around people like that.
Thank you for giving us that.
Thank you. Thank you.
Daly: John, you got a tough decision here.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
**
The winner of this knockout is Mafe.
Mafe, congratulations!
You're moving on to the playoffs!
John: I love Mafe. Her tone is so beautiful.
Her energy is so warm and calm, and it's just really special.
Wonderful. Thank you so much.
She's shown us some versatility
in the type of song she can perform.
I can't wait to see what she does next.
Give it up for Gene Taylor, ladies and gentlemen.
John: We're really getting down to the best of the best.
Inevitably, we're gonna send some
incredibly talented artists home.
It's so frustrating, but these are the knockouts.
We've got to make some tough decisions.
Daly: Still to come on the final night of knockouts...
expert coaching...
I'd get up on the mic just a little bit more
and get a bit more intimate. Okay.
* The Georgia rain *
Daly: ...extraordinary performances...
* Your sweet love * Yes!
I thought you slayed that.
Absolutely sang the mess out of that song.
My Lord, that was beautiful.
-Yeah! -Oh!
Daly: ...and Reba uses the last steal of the season.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Alright, so, this is my last chance.
I have one steal.
You're the only one with a steal. Yeah.
I'm jealous of the steal.
There's still some great talent left.
Yeah, I have some great people on Team Legend
that they would love to be on Team Reba.
[ Laughter ]
We're campaigning to have two steals.
We've got two chairs.
Wait a minutes. Is that right?
Can they do that?
They are one coach, as a team
'cause each of them is like half a coach, really, honestly.
Oh! Wow!
Oh, no.
Unbelievable. Did I say that?
I'm excited.
When we're here, there's something so pure
about seeing these artists compete.
And still stay friends. Yeah.
They come in, they hug, they compete.
That's one of the best parts of the show, honestly.
Somebody had a secret handshake earlier.
You remember our secret handshake, Chance,
that we came up with? I forgot it
as soon as you taught it to me.
Oh, man. [ Laughs ]
We started out, it was like this.
I remember that part. And it comes off,
and then we elbow, and then we punch John.
[ Laughter ]
You remember. Well, we changed it.
Listen, I don't know the handshake.
I'm gonna remember this. It's a work in process.
I'm ready to do this. More knockouts! Let's go!
Let's fire it up. Reba's got a steal to use.
I'm nervous.
Shay: Being able to mentor these contestants is incredible.
You've really done that for us over the years,
which we're very grateful for.
Dan: These people all look up to you, man.
And that means a lot.
The words that you give them,
I feel like they're gonna carry with them
the rest of their lives. Awesome.
Dan: Love you, brother. Love you, too, Dan.
Doing squats. Whew! Get rid of the nerves.
How are you still nervous?
I don't know. You got it. You got it.
Ducote, Karen, they're very different singers.
Karen is this powerhouse, Carrie Underwood-type singer.
And Ducote has a special grit to his voice,
and I think it's gonna make for a great pairing.
Adios! After you, lady.
What's up, guys? Let's go!
Come on! No way!
Let's go! How are you, Karen?
Oh, my gosh! Yes, yes! Nice to see you.
Yes! Nice to meet you!
Ducote: Keith Urban can do everything.
He performs. He puts on a great show.
It's crazy to be able to get input
from a guy that's done amazing with his career.
I literally just was at your show in Nashville.
Were you? To walk in the room
and see that level of a performer about to help me?
I was like, "Yes!"
Let's dive in. Alright. Let's do this.
Dan: It's gonna be a good one.
Tell me what song are you gonna do?
Oh, I'm gonna be doing "She Got the Best of Me"
by Luke Combs. Oh, cool.
* 17, you don't think that much about life *
* You just live it *
I look back on life when I was way younger,
three years ago, when I was [Laughing] 17,
going to the lake all day, staying up all night,
living free.
And then 18 comes along,
got into fire school and became a firefighter.
And then school on top of all that.
* She got the best of me *
This whole experience has been a great reminder
that you got to do what makes you happy.
Live in the moment now, while you can,
'cause eventually, it's gonna end
and you're gonna have to go back to your real world.
This song showcases the artist I want to be
because it's a rough country song.
But it also has some very vulnerable parts.
* You get what's left of me *
What a sick song. Such a smash on country radio.
I feel like this allows him to show a more vulnerable,
more soft side, which I think is important.
He's got the charisma. He's got the personality.
I think that's really going to translate.
-Yeah, buddy. -Yeah, man.
Dan: Obviously, I think you're most at home
when you're doing, like, the growl,
kind of, like, tougher thing.
I just want to feel the same confidence
in the tender part. Yep.
To this point in the competition,
we haven't heard anything kind of soft
like that from you.
Keith: Right out of the gate,
might be nice if there was just piano and you.
Okay. And then maybe the band can build up.
And when we hit the chorus, then we go into that.
I really want you to sell that part --
"She got the best of me."
* She got the best of me *
And just really, like, let that sink in. Okay.
I would save, like, the big gritty growl
for the last line of that to really make it matters.
* Is beating in this guitar every night *
Okay. Let that be the moment.
I like changing things up.
* 17, you don't think that much about life *
* You just live it *
Breaking down that beginning really helped.
Thank you so much, man. Thank y'all.
Shay: Thanks for listening to us.
Ducote is so unique.
I've lived in Nashville a long time,
and I've played music with a lot of people,
and I've never heard anybody sing quite like him,
so I really have to bring it.
Tell us about where you're singing today.
I'm singing "Georgia Rain" by Trisha Yearwood.
* Barefoot in the bed of your truck *
This song is really emotional and is a storytelling song.
It's about everybody's love story
that they look back on and reminisce in a positive way.
I moved to Nashville, Tennessee, after college.
I was living in a really run-down house,
playing bar gigs,
and I was in a relationship
where I was traveling to see a guy
that was living in Georgia.
It was a conflicting emotional roller coaster for years.
Finally, I decided I'm going to put music first.
* The Georgia rain *
I feel like I'm getting better,
working with the coaches, pushing myself.
I don't want the ride to be over.
You sound like a record when you sing.
You got such a great voice. Thank you.
Don't think about performing so much right out of the gate. Okay.
I'd get up on the mic just a little bit more
and get a bit more intimate. Okay.
Let yourself be vulnerable on that.
That's it. How would Adele do it?
She knows how to tell the story,
and she pulls you in. Yeah.
Save some of the big,
expansive arms motions and stuff,
till when you're really going for it at the end. Karen: Okay.
'Cause I think that'll make it pay off a little bit more.
* Barefoot in the bed of your truck *
Keith: Dan + Shay have a couple
of really legit country artists on their team.
Karen came with this big voice.
But when you're choosing a Trisha Yearwood song,
you have to be a storyteller.
That's what Trisha does so exceptionally well.
* Georgia rain *
Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Did that help? Oh, my --
That was night and day.
The more restraint that you use,
that sells it 10 times more to me
'cause I believe it. Okay, yeah.
Come on up here, Ducote.
We're all lucky to get to hang with this guy today.
I mean, absolute legend, dude. Ducote: Thank you, guys.
Thank you, Keith, for being here today.
You are the ultimate inspiration for performers. Seriously.
Our country knockout, Karen versus Ducote.
Karen's a tough competitor.
She's such a good singer. She's a seasoned pro.
Ducote's got that gravel in his voice, the growl kind of thing.
This is gonna be an impossible decision.
This is the worst decision we're gonna have to make.
In country music, the words are the most important thing.
Whoever connects to those lyrics more, I think is gonna move on.
Dude, we need a triple chair.
We got to keep you around, man.
Just don't give any good advice to the other teams
and we'll be all set. Exactly. We'll be good to go.
Shay: Okay, Karen!
Let's go.
Now singing "Georgia Rain,"
here's Karen Waldrup.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Barefoot in the bed of your truck *
* On a blanket lookin' up *
* Half a moon peeking down at us *
* From underneath the clouds *
* Teenage kids sneakin' out again *
Whoo!
* I heard the thunder rollin' in *
Wow.
* We were fallin' the moment when *
* It all came pourin' down *
* The Georgia rain *
* On the Jasper County clay *
* Couldn't wash away *
* What I felt for you that day *
* Just you and me down an ol' dirt road *
Yes! * Nothin' in our way *
* Except for *
* The Georgia raaaain *
* Couldn't wash away *
* The way I loved you to this day *
* The ol' dirt road's paved over now *
* Nothin' here's the same *
* Except for *
* The Georgia rain *
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Reba: Whoo!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Looking good, Ducote. Let's go!
It's all country these days.
You look like a stud.
With "She Got the Best of Me," here's Ducote Talmage.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* 17, you don't think that much about life *
* You just live it *
* Like kerosene dancing 'round a fire *
* But you're in it *
* So you jump right in *
* Ain't afraid to fall *
* And you give it all *
* She got the best of me *
* She broke my heart *
* And all that's left of me *
* Is beating in this guitar *
* Oh, every night, a different town *
* She follows me around *
* So you get what's left of me *
* Yeah, you get what's left of me *
* She got the best of me *
* Whoa *
* She got the best of me *
* She broke my heart *
* Now all that's left of me *
* Is beating in this guitar *
* Every night, a different town *
* She follows me around *
* So you get what's left of me *
* Yeah, you get what's left of me *
* She got the best of me *
* Ohhh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Good job, Ducote!
Not bad!
Congratulations. That was wonderful.
Ducote, I love your cool rasp in your voice.
You used it in a way that was really well chosen.
Thank you so much. Mm-hmm.
And, Karen, my Lord, that was beautiful.
Your tone has this really nice openness to it.
I was really impressed.
Ducote, that texture in your voice, I love it.
Sexy.
That was a great song for you.
And, Karen, you were that person in the Georgia rain.
You stayed in the moment throughout the whole song.
I just loved your performance of it. Thanks.
Ducote, I think that was your best performance so far.
I thought it was passionate but also, like, controlled.
Karen, that was so raw.
It felt a little like Celine Dion.
Yeah, it was like big pop diva vocal. Yeah.
You just have a very angelic, delicate voice,
but it's very intentional.
I'm leaning towards Karen.
Thank you, Coaches. Alright, Dan + Shay.
Give us some thoughts on the knockout,
and then tell us who won.
Ducote, I think the first verse of that performance
really showcased that more tender,
kind of soft, real breathy thing,
and you nailed it. Thank you.
I love the way that you light up the room
whenever you walk in it.
I feel like I'm writing him a love letter.
"Dear Ducote..."
You were so thoughtful in the way
that you delivered this song.
That was the best performance
I think that I've heard you do
this entire competition.
Dan: Karen, you just have one of the most incredible voices.
A lot of people need an engineer in the studio,
twisting knobs to make a voice push and pull like that.
Yeah. Giving Chance the Celine Dion feels
on some of that tender stuff.
Straight up. Straight up.
That's an incredible ability that not everybody has, really.
Yeah, straight up. Yeah, shout out Celine, dude.
Chance's heart will go on.
[ Laughter ]
I have just fallen in love with both of you guys.
This is a tough decision.
Dan + Shay, the time has come.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
**
[ Sighs ]
The winner...
is Karen.
Karen, congratulations!
Karen and Ducote, our country pairing,
both really brought the heat.
I just think Karen edged it out a little bit.
She really just was super dynamic
in her performance and super precise.
Karen is a superstar, man.
I think she's so good.
She can sing any song we throw her way.
She wants to be a country artist through and through,
and she's gonna crush it on this show.
She has so much potential.
Give it up for Ducote Talmage, ladies and gentlemen!
Man, I was tough to see Ducote go.
We love that guy. It's heartbreaking.
You know, we have developed relationships with these people,
and it's hard to see them go home.
You're so beautiful. Thank you.
Hey, you know, you go to my cousin's store --
He's working it. Working it.
Tell him you know me next time. You got it.
Thank you, everybody!
Reba, did he just get your number?
He did.
[ Laughter ]
Dan + Shay believed in me first.
That's right, we did. That's right, we did!
Let's go! Oh, you crushed that.
What a performance. You're such a star.
This is gonna be so fun.
Let's go. Let's go!
Come on. Crushed it, Karen. It's the playoffs!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
L. Rodgers: Hi, Miss Reba! Reba: Hey, hey!
How are you? Good.
So, what's it like sitting up there,
watching all of this? So nice
because we haven't heard everybody sing.
And so, like, getting to see everybody...
Yeah. It's amazing.
And, like, Kamalei already made me sob.
Me, too, as you saw. I know.
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You're welcome!
Like, I'm so grateful.
I'm very grateful you're on my team.
And we're gonna have fun at the playoffs.
Oh, yeah, we're gonna do it.
So, the two -- now, really, it's three that are coming out.
One is a duo, Justin and Jeremy Garcia.
I stole him from Dan + Shay.
And then Zeya, she's got a great range, powerful voice.
Let me know what you think. I can't wait to hear them.
Yeah. Well, bring them on in!
Yeah!
-Oh! -What?!
Oh, my God!
Hi, there. Hi!
Keith Urban -- I couldn't believe my eyes.
He is one of my favorite country artists.
So, for me, it was a big deal.
Good to see you, man.
Justin: You don't even need to be into country
to know Keith Urban.
And him standing next to Reba?
Two of the biggest country artists in one room.
Right? That's crazy.
We're so excited to work with Reba
because she has so much experience.
She can definitely teach us how to really perform.
So, what are y'all singing today?
"You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott.
Why'd you pick it?
The lyrics really embody our brotherly bond.
Aww! Keith: Wow.
* There goes my heart... *
The story to the song shows that there is a reason
why you keep moving,
and for the both of us, it's each other.
* I'd climb every mountain *
Growing up, we weren't always the best of friends,
'cause Justin was the sports dude,
and I was in the band.
So, we definitely had a little separation.
But as we got older, we knew
that singing was a passion that we both shared.
Music was that one thing that brought us together.
[ Vocalizing ]
I really love this pop acoustic style.
We get to show this vulnerable side.
* ...broken *
Justin and Jeremy do such a good job together.
I like to work with harmonies. That's what I grew up with.
I think it's really good for them being a duo.
They're gonna stand out in the competition.
They're different.
* ...the reason *
Keith: Alright.
Reba: Bravo! Good job.
Okay, since this is the first time
I've got to visit with you guys --
Right. ...your singing's great.
Now, let's work on communication with the audience.
For sure. Jeremy, you were so cute.
You got through with your part and you were like,
"Whew! Got that done.
Whoo! I'm tickled to pieces. Now it's your turn."
You got to stay in that moment.
And, Justin, smile with your eyes.
Barry Manilow told me one time,
"Are you smiling when you're singing that line?"
I said, "No." He said, "Do it."
Because if you smile when you're singing, we can hear it.
Good advice, Reba. Thank you.
Have you had to learn all this the hard way?
Yes, I did.
[ Laughter ]
When you guys sing the high broken line... Yeah.
...it's the only part of the song
that feels like it's forced, vocally.
What are you singing on that part?
* Broken *
* ...en * You there?
And you're * ...en * You're there. Yeah.
What if they went in their head voice?
* Broken *
Instead of full voice. Keith: Yeah.
* And fix what I've broken *
Yeah. That was a lot, lot better.
'Cause it's also vulnerable. Thank you.
Okay, Zeya. Come on up, girl.
It's very hard to go against a duo.
Kill it. It did scare me a bit,
but I want to win this knockout
because I just feel so complete doing music every day.
What are you gonna sing for us?
I am singing "River" by Bishop Briggs.
This song is about empowerment.
* Shut your mouth, baby *
My mom has really inspired me.
With everything in music and in life,
she's always pushed me to never give up.
She had me at 16.
She was a single mom, and it was really, really hard on her.
She had to grow up very fast.
But she always made sure that she had a smile on her face,
and she never showed that she was struggling.
My mom is very proud of me.
She calls me every day, and she just can't believe
that I'm finally living my dream.
* Choke this love till the veins start to shiver *
I chose this song because I feel
like it shows my powerhouse side.
So, I'm really hoping Reba can hear this other side of my voice
that she hasn't heard before.
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
What a song!
That's a great song.
The only thing I see is breath. Yes.
Get your lyrics out
and start marking where you take a breath. Okay.
I'm assuming you guys get
little to no sleep during this period.
I didn't get a lot of sleep.
I was thinking about today.
When your voice is not quite there for you,
'cause you're tired, the vocal gets affected.
Mm-hmm. You can't hit the note you want to go for
'cause you didn't have the breath under it.
[ Vocalizing ]
* That note's really high * You know?
Forget that high note and find the lower note
that you could hit that lyric right there
and maybe one note up there.
Okay. Make the lyric be the thing.
My voice is not there? Alright.
I'm gonna tell the story even more.
Okay. Good note.
I want to use that.
I might have use it myself.
[ Laughter ]
Write that down.
I thought Zeya had a really good song choice.
She's got a real innate swagger about her.
And that song -- a very good match.
Thank you so much.
This pairing is hard because Justin and Jeremy
have the singer/songwriter thing,
and then Zeya has more of a vocal ability.
But that may not connect if she over-sings.
This is going to be a really tough decision.
Bye-bye. One more.
One more. One more.
Y'all are cute as a button.
John: Alright, Garcias. Let's go!
Singing "You Are the Reason,"
here are Justin and Jeremy Garcia.
Go, baby!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* There goes my heart beating *
* 'Cause you are the reason *
* I'm losing my sleep *
* Please come back now *
Alright.
* If I could turn back the clock *
* And make sure the light defeated the dark *
* I'd spend every hour of every day *
* Keeping you safe *
* And I'd climb every mountain *
* And swim every ocean *
* Just to be with you *
* And fix what I've broken *
* Oh, 'cause I need you *
* To see *
* That you are the reason *
* I need you to hold me tonight * * Come a little closer *
* Come a little closer now *
* I need you to hold me tonight *
* I'd climb every mountain *
* And swim every ocean *
* Just to be with you *
* And fix what I've broken *
* Oh, 'cause I need you *
* To see *
* That you are the reason *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Alright, Zeya.
Now with "River," Zeya Rae.
* Like a river, like a river *
* How do you fall in love *
* Harder than a bullet could hit ya *
* How do we fall apart *
* Faster than a hairpin trigger *
* Don't you say, don't you say it *
* Don't say, don't you say it *
* One breath *
* It'll just break it *
* So shut your mouth and run me like a river *
* Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver *
* Holy hands, will they make me a sinner *
* Like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
* Choke this love till the veins start to shiver *
* One last breath till the tears start to wither *
* Like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
* Woah *
* Oh woah *
* Like a river *
* Stand and deliver * * Stand and deliver *
* Holy hands, will they make me a sinner *
* Make me a sinner *
* Like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
* Choke this love till the veins start to shiver *
* One last breath till the tears start to wither *
* Like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Good job. Wonderful.
Shay: Zeya, your intensity matched the song.
The whole production, shout out to everybody doing the lights
and the screens and the band and everything was awesome.
I still can't see right now. Yeah.
There was one single light that hit me in the eyeball,
and I -- I think I passed away for a second.
Yeah. But it was worth it.
He has risen. That's right.
Zeya, vocally, technically,
you've grown a lot to this competition.
Don't pull away from the mic. That happens to me all the time.
Sometimes I just put down the mic and just run around
and hope that Dan's got my back.
Uh, thank you. Got you, due.
But I thought it was a great performance.
Justin and Jeremy,
your confidence has boosted with every performance.
For sure, for sure. Thank you.
It's the blood harmony thing, like Reba said.
It's just so dialed.
I got to go with my boys, Justin and Jeremy, man.
You guys, the voice.
Man, that was fire.
Zeya, I sense a little lack of confidence
in the very early parts of the song.
When a person runs into that and fights back
and ends up giving one of their better performances,
I always have to call that out. Yeah.
You gave a bad ass performance.
Thank you.
Justin and Jeremy, I wish there was
a little bit more energy in the performance.
Right.
You're so technically talented
that it's still just a beautiful performance.
John: Justin and Jeremy,
I really loved a lot of the falsetto stuff
where you're doing harmonies together.
But you guys can work on being a little more
in sync together so you can open up
and do what you know you can do as vocalist, okay?
Got it. Thank you so much. Thank you so much.
Zeya, I really love those higher chest voice
notes you were doing.
I felt a little bit more connected to Zeya's performance.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Alright, Queen Reba, give us some thoughts on the knockout.
Reba: Zeya, you did a great job.
I would've loved to have seen you stay
in one position in that song.
But your voice is great, you know that. Zeya: Thank you.
Justin and Jeremy, y'all are cute as a button.
Look at that smile.
Oh, my gosh. [ Laughs ]
I thought you did a great job.
There were a few little things
where I thought you might have gotten lost,
but congratulations on pulling this off,
and you did a wonderful job.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Daly: Alright, Reba.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Sighs ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Winner of this knockout...
is Justin and Jeremy.
Justin and Jeremy Garcia, you are in the playoffs.
It like really makes us feel like we have something to offer,
and we belong in this competition.
We're going to the playoffs, whoo! We're going to the playoffs!
Give it up for Zeya Rae, ladies and gentlemen.
Reba: It was a hard decision because Zeya is so good,
but I had to choose Justin and Jeremy
because of the uniqueness of their act.
Everybody's great singers,
but we have to have something a little different.
And going with the brothers was part of my strategy.
Reba, you're the only one with the steal left.
I am.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Hey, what are you singing today?
Alright, turn your chairs around.
* I can hear... *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Turn your chairs around, see if he passes the test.
* Here's you one chance, Fancy, don't let me down *
[ Cheers and applause ]
That's -- You know?
Rletto: You're now Team Chance, like...
Alyssa: I was thinking about that today,
and everybody's so excited about the mega mentor.
I'm like, this is my first time working with Chance.
That's what I'm saying. Hey just stole me.
Alyssa's brand new to my team.
I stole her from Reba.
Daly: Whoa!
Chance: Alyssa has a really soulful voice,
and she also has this tenacity to work through performances.
And so, I put her up against Rletto.
He's an amazingly talented singer.
And if you're new to Team Chance,
you got to prove your worth.
Hey! Oh, my God!
[ Laughs ] What's good? Rletto, how are you?
He said my name. I'm great. How are you?
Yeah, I'm good.
When I saw Keith, I was like, Yo.
This is crazy.
He's won so many Grammys and has number one singles.
Did you get stolen? I'm the steal.
How about that?
Alyssa: Keith was actually my first concert
after I had begun my sobriety journey.
Also, he just oozes stardom.
I want to say again thank you
for giving me another opportunity.
I appreciate you so much. Chance: Thank you.
This is the way it was supposed to go down.
* Don't wish it away *
* Don't look at it like it's forever *
I am singing "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues"
by Elton John,
but I'm doing the Alessia Cara version.
* I could honestly say *
It's about loving somebody that's far away from you.
I'm, of course, singing to my fiancé, Dan,
because he's the love of my life
and he's lots of miles away from me,
unfortunately, and this whole process has been really,
really hard being away from our life together.
* And it won't be long *
But at the same time,
this song is also about being able to find yourself
while you're away from the person you love.
And we've learned so much about ourselves
and how we're able to live our lives separately,
but still be in a really strong connected relationship together.
* Time on my hands *
He is biggest support in my musical journey.
He's taken over paying our bills and taking care of our house
and our animals, while I'm out here living my dream.
I want to win this knockout so badly for him.
* And I guess that's why they call it the blues *
Chance: I loved Alyssa's pick, and I think
what it really showcased to me is her voice.
She has this, like, soulful rock tinge
to it, almost like a country tinge to it.
Even though she's not a country artist,
she brings a little soulful southern feel to it.
That's what makes her so unique.
* The blues *
Nice. Alright.
Do you feel comfortable with the key it's in?
I'm just still working the kinks out.
'Cause to me, it sounded like you were
flatting a lot of parts. Did you guys go up?
Yes. We started F, and we went to F Sharp.
You just gonna rain in your adrenaline.
Yeah.
You're so excited to get to those big notes at the end,
that you're not in the moment you're in.
So just be in the moments.
The first time you did laughing like children
was the first time you got pitchy,
so keep rehearsing it. Okay.
The ownership you had at the end of the song
after you hit that high note,
and then you just let it sit for as long
as you wanted before you came back in, right?
The whole band's waiting on you. [ Chuckles ]
Have that ownership from the very beginning to the end.
Alright.
* And dust out the demons inside *
This sounds great. It's so much better.
Let's give Rletto a shot.
Dude, you sound fire, man.
What song are you singing?
"Stay" by Justin Bieber and Kid Laroi.
And Kid Laroi. I'm like ahh! Okay.
Justin Bieber, that's my ace.
I know. I want to do it as much justice as I possibly can.
* I get drunk, wake up *
The line "I realize time that I wasted here"...
* The time that I've wasted here *
...that has so much weight to it.
I did a lot of odd jobs growing up.
I worked at a coffee shop when I could have been doing
something music related.
I was just wasting time in these spots
that weren't meant for me.
And now I'm working with someone that's so great.
Chance is literally one of the most humblest human beings ever.
I want to stay on Team Chance. I want to win bad.
Yeah, sing for real.
Rletto, he's just unapologetically himself.
He's very open with how he feels about the arrangements,
with why he picks songs.
He's like, I'm me, I'm Rletto. This is what I do.
* I need you to stay, need you to stay *
Alright. Yeah.
That song is so fast.
Would you feel comfortable slowing it down at all?
I'm down to slow it down.
You've thrived so much when you did the Whitney song.
If you do ballad and soul stuff on the show,
people are gonna love it every time.
Make it a real ballad. I like all this.
I need all of this.
Turning these pop rap songs into ballads,
this can be a cool new venture of my artistry.
I haven't heard anyone do this song slow yet.
The biggest challenge for me right now
is going to be getting comfortable
with this new arrangement.
But I got this. I can do this.
When you get to the end of need you to stay,
need you to stay, you change the melody a little bit.
Yeah. I think you need to do that in the slow bit as well.
Okay. 'Cause when you do the * stay, stay *,
it's just not going to be there...
Mm-hmm. ...when you're in that fragile moment.
Yeah. * Need you to stay *
Whatever you do there... Yeah.
...it is so much better.
Dang, you just hit that note so easily.
Whenever I turn a song into a ballad,
you would think that because you have more time,
you're saying more words, but I'm usually cutting out words.
You should be remembering the emotion on each bar.
Yeah.
* I told you I'd change, even when I knew I never could *
Yeah. Yeah.
There's a lot of pressure going into these knockout rounds.
I'm really feeling for all the artists.
* Need you stay *
Keith: There's this incredible balancing act of being calm,
centered, but energized that every one of them
gotta strike because it's do or Die.
"The Voice" is so much more about you as an individual.
This is really your opportunity to platform who you are,
so get up there and show yourself.
Thank you. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go.
With "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues,"
here's Alyssa Crosby.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Don't wish it away *
* Don't look at it like it's forever *
**
* Between you and me *
* I could honestly say that things *
* Can only get better *
* And while I'm away *
* Dust out the demons inside *
* And it won't be long *
* Before you and me run *
* To the place in our hearts where we hide *
* And I guess that's why they call it the blues *
* Time on my hands *
* Could be time spent with you *
* Laughing like children *
* Living like lovers *
* Rolling like thunder under the covers *
* And I guess that's why they call it the blues *
* I guess that's why they call it the blues *
* Time on my hands *
* Could be time spent with you *
* Laughing like children *
* Living like lovers *
* Rolling like thunder under the covers *
Yeah. Hey.
* And I guess that's why they call it *
* The blues *
That's great.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts
at Universal Studios, Hollywood.
Rletto!
Whoo!
Now with "Stay," here's our Rletto.
[ Cheers and applause ]
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* I do the same thing *
* I told you that I never would *
* I told you I'd change *
* Even when I knew I never could *
* Know that I can't find nobody else as good as you *
* I need you to stay, oh *
* I get drunk *
* Wake up, I'm wasted still *
* Realize the time that I wasted here *
* I feel like you can't feel the way I feel *
* I'll be messed up if I can't be right here *
* Oh *
* I'll be messed up if I can't be right here *
* I do the same thing *
* I told you that I never would *
* I told you I'd change *
* Even when I knew I never could *
* Know that I can't find nobody else as good as you *
* I need you to stay, I need you to stay, hey *
* When I'm away from you, I miss your touch *
* You're the reason I believe in love *
* It's been difficult for me to trust *
* And I'm afraid that I'ma mess it up *
* Ain't no way that I can leave you stranded *
* 'Cause you ain't never leave me empty-handed *
* And you know that I know *
* That I can't live without you *
* So won’t you stay *
* Ooh *
He's on fire.
* Stay *
* I need you to stay *
* So won’t you stay *
[ Cheers and applause ]
That was sick.
Man, that was such a great performance by both of you guys.
Alyssa, your technique is just insane.
Elton's not an easy singer, but you absolutely crushed it.
This was one of the best knockout performances
of the day, for sure. It genuinely was.
Y'all crushed it. That was such a fun performance.
Song selection was phenomenal.
It just had something a little extra,
and it just showed a lot about who you want to be as an artist,
and I was very impressed with that, so well done.
Thank you so much.
Rletto, dude,
always bringing the heat with the outfits.
Just a legend, man.
I don't know who came up with that arrangement,
if that was you and Chance or Chance?
I think that was so dope.
It's got so much soul and body to it.
I thought you slayed that. Thank you.
That was crazy.
You could put on a master class on what it means to perform
because you brought me into that performance,
and I believe every word that you sang.
Rletto, you really are just cool.
Your tone is just fresh.
You feel like a tastemaker, You know what I'm saying?
Yeah. Like Rihanna, she can really sing.
But also, everybody just thinks she's cooler than them,
and they want to know what she likes.
I think I'd placed my bets on Rletto going forward.
Thank you.
Alyssa, you have grown leaps and bounds.
You really showcase that. with the real gritty
I'm going to get in there, and then the very
soft little whisper and tender moments.
I'm just real proud of you.
And Rletto, great stage presence, great performance.
I'm going to go with Alyssa because of your growth.
Thank you. Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Chance, you got a tough decision here.
But first, give us some thoughts on the knockout.
Alyssa, you killed the song. Like top to bottom,
it was an amazing performance on a brand new team.
I thought it was awesome.
Rletto, you showed a mastery of the song
and an intention with the lyrics
that really made it personal for me.
When Justin and The Kid Laroi see it,
they'll be proud of the performance.
I kind of wish that you went a little bit harder
in your higher register.
Why not go hard, you know?
I feel that. Sorry.
That's the end of what I was going to say.
[ Laughter and applause ]
Alright, Chance.
Thanks for letting us know you're done.
Yeah, man.
Not an easy decision. We need to know.
Who's the winner of this knockout?
There's a very, very difficult decision.
Both you guys are amazing artists.
But the winner of this knockout...
[ Dramatic music plays ]
...is Rletto.
Rletto, congratulations.
You're moving on the playoffs for Team Chance.
Oh, this is crazy.
I'm going to the playoffs. This is wild.
Give it up for Alyssa Crosby, ladies and gentlemen.
Chance: A decision like this is incredibly difficult.
Alyssa really grew so much every round so far,
but I had to go with Rletto.
He's just a world class talent.
My favorite part about Rletto is his ability to improvise
and make every performance of any song sound
like a brand new song.
He's honestly, sneakily, like, one of my favorites.
He's super dope.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Okay, we got this. I'm so excited!
So we've got Jackie and Zoe.
Jackie, she's got this crackle in her tone.
Oh, cool. Nice. It's super cool, I love it.
And then Zoe is my only country artist.
She won against a trio, which was pretty difficult.
In John we trust. In John we trust.
Look at who's here. Look.
We've got a mega mentor. His name is Keith Urban.
[ Squeals ] Oh, my God.
Zoe: I'm kind of freaked out a little bit.
I grew up listening to him.
He knows how to really elevate a performance,
'cause he's worked so hard on his own,
and he's worked with so many other talented artists.
So, Jackie, tell me what song you chose.
I'm singing "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna.
Oh, I love this song.
It's exactly everything that I want to be as an artist.
Yeah. You know, that pop soul genre.
Yep.
* And you got me like oh *
This is my first ballad,
and I'm excited to show how much I can let loose
and just be totally raw and unfiltered.
* Baby you got me like oh *
I vividly remember the first time I heard this song.
I was in the car with my mom.
My mom has given up so much for me to be here.
Even just for me to record in a studio,
she sold her wedding ring.
I want to pay my mom back for everything
that she's done for me,
and I'm gonna keep fighting every single round.
* Must be love on the brain *
What do you think, Keith?
She can sing. Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
She can sing.
It's so great you get to choose your own songs.
Tells us so much about where you see yourself.
I can feel a bit of nerves.
I felt like I was hearing your voice more than feeling you.
I think you need to get into character.
Yeah. Feel like you're in a sweaty blues club.
Put more stank on your personality.
You know what I'm saying? Yeah.
And you got it. It's that look.
[ Laughs ] It's that swag.
Yes.
* I can for miles *
* Just to get a taste *
Whoa! * Must be love *
John: I love the crackle in Jackie's voice.
I love that tone.
Rihanna also has that kind of ugh
that you love to feel in a voice.
And I think Jackie can do this song justice.
That was really great progress from take one to take two.
I'm over here being staged at, like...
Yes. [ Laughter ]
Jackie killed it in rehearsal.
She is such a powerhouse,
and that's not necessarily my strength,
just the big, cool high note.
But I'm just going to continue to focus and sing
true to myself and play to my strengths.
So, I am singing
"Cowboy Take Me Away" by the Chicks.
Alright.
I sit in the singer/songwriter, folk kind of country genre,
and I feel like this song is right in my sweet spot.
* I said I wanna touch the earth *
* I wanna break it in my hands *
This song brings up so many fond memories for me.
My family and I love to do a backyard jam session
at my parents' house.
We've sang this song so many times,
and so it just makes me think of home.
* Set me free *
* Oh, I pray *
I grew up listening to The Chicks.
They were like, the first girls I saw
that were writing their own songs
and playing their own instruments.
I owe a lot of my song writing style to them.
* Clothes to you *
Whoo! It was so good.
Keith: It's really nice.
Is it a choice to do the sensitive first chorus?
Yes. You don't sound confident in that angelic place.
You're confident at the end of the song. Yeah.
But in the first chorus, I'm a little bit unsure.
Keith is right, because you only have two minutes.
You got to win, you know? That's your goal.
Falsetto is the first thing to betray you in a live --
in a live performance. [ Laughs ] It so is.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah.
Just go for it on both choruses.
I think you would be good if you visualize
your own Cowboy, whoever that is.
Well, she's engaged to be married.
Yeah. Oh, really?
So is your future husband a cowboy?
In this song he is. I mean, he's from Louisiana.
So, you know, it works. So we'll -- we'll call him a cowboy.
Absolutely. Yeah.
You got to think more about the story...
Yeah. ...and sing it to your guy.
That's the difference between a good performance
and a great performance... Yeah.
...Is that connection.
* Cowboy, take me away *
The biggest challenge for this song
is I can get so focused on hitting the right notes
that I forget to just enjoy myself.
* Set me free, oh *
I really am so new at this,
but every time I get on that stage,
I get more confident,
I get more relaxed because John continues
to affirm my natural voice.
I can't wait to keep showing John who I am as an artist
and what I'm able to do.
* Closer to you *
You're gonna have a tough call, John.
It's always tough,
but I want it to be tough... Hi.
...and I want everybody to get stolen.
Go out there and just be your best self.
Let's do it. Yay!
Zoe and Jackie are my two youngest artists,
and I'm seeing growth in both Zoe and Jackie.
It's gonna be a difficult decision,
but I'm gonna allow myself to be in the moment
and see who steps up to the plate.
So good.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Singing "Love on the Brain," here is Jackie Romeo.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* And you got me like oh *
* What you want from me *
* I tried to buy your pretty heart *
* But the price too high *
* Baby you got me like oh *
* You love when I fall apart *
* Fall apart * Yeah.
* So you can put me together *
* And throw me against the wall *
* Baby you got me like ah *
* Ah *
* Don't stop loving me *
* Loving me * * Just start loving me *
* Loving me * * Don't quit loving me *
* Loving me *
* And babe *
* I'm fist fighting with fire *
* Just to get close to you *
* Can we burn something baby *
* I could run for miles *
* Just to get a taste *
* Must be love on the brain *
Yeah, Jackie! Yeah!
* That's got me feeling this way *
* Feeling this way *
* It beats me black and blue *
* But it loves me so good *
* And I can't get enough *
* Must be love on the brain *
* And it keeps cursing my name *
* Cursing my name *
* No matter what I do *
* I'm no good without you *
* And I can't get enough *
* Must be love on the *
* Brain *
Hey, hey!
Yeah, Jackie!
Whoo!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go!
Now with "Cowboy Take Me Away,"
Here's Zoe Levert.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I said I wanna touch the earth *
* I wanna break it in my hands *
* I wanna grow something wild and unruly *
* Oh, it sounds good to me *
* Cowboy, take me away *
* Fly this girl as high as you can *
* Into the wild blue *
* Set me free oh, I pray *
* Closer to heaven above *
* And closer to you *
* I wanna walk and not run *
* I wanna skip and not fall *
* I wanna look at the horizon *
* And not see a building standing tall *
* I wanna be the only one *
* For miles and miles *
Yeah. * Except for maybe you *
* And your simple smile *
* Oh, it sounds so good to me, oh *
* Cowboy, take me away *
* Fly this girl as high as you can *
* Into the wild blue *
* Set me free, oh, I pray *
* Closer to heaven above *
* And closer to you *
* Closer to you, oh *
* Closer to you, yeah *
Yeah, Zoe!
[ Chuckles ]
* Closer to you *
Yes!
Who-oa.
What a great job both of you did.
Jackie, you've got a wonderful voice.
Love the way you commanded the stage.
Zoe, I love your tone and I love the runs.
They're so effortless. Thank you.
You just to them like, ah, I did that.
[ Laughs ]
Zoe, you just have an amazing control of pitch.
I think you're going to be a star.
Thank you so much.
Jackie, absolutely sang the mess out of that song.
Oh, my gosh. I just have a new understanding and respect for that song.
I mean, it was really cool to see your artistry at work.
Thank you.
Would you like to make a suggestion, Chance?
Being honest, no. No, I want.
Okay. Awesome, perfect. Moving on.
Because they were both so good.
Okay, okay.
Jackie, you just have such a powerful voice,
such amazing control. You were feeling it.
In that moment you threw that mic stand,
I was like, "Yeah, that's what I'm talking about."
That was dope.
You remind me a lot of my sister, Gabby.
Whenever she starts to sing, she's, like,
throwing stuff down on the ground.
Zoe, you know that your range is here,
and you just absolutely nail it inside of your range.
You flip to the falsetto at the right time.
I feel like we're watching the butterfly moment
where you've come out of the cocoon.
I'm not talking about your outfit.
[ Laughter ]
You remind me so much of Taylor Swift.
Yeah. You are unapologetically yourself, just like Taylor is.
I feel like we're watching you kind of come into your own.
I would say Zoe. John: Okay.
She's one of my favorite of the competition so far.
Whew! Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Buddy, it all comes down to you, of course.
Jackie, I saw you really embracing the energy of the song
and emotionally connecting to it.
But you also knew when to finesse the notes as well,
and it was very in control the way
you handled the dynamics of the song.
Thank you.
And, Zoe, I do feel like everybody's watching you
continue to grow and surprise us.
You sounded like a great artist who needs to be heard.
Thank you so much.
John, who is the winner of this knockout?
* I don't know what I want to do *
[ Dramatic music plays ]
The winner of this knockout...
**
...is Zoe.
Zoe moves on. Congratulations.
John: Zoe, she's been kind of an underdog.
She was a one-chair turn in the blinds,
but she keeps rising to the occasion,
and we're watching her blossom.
Oh, my God. Great job.
I think Zoe's definitely going to be a lovable artist
for our country fans.
So I was like, we got to keep going.
Let's go, Zoe.
Zoe: I'm so excited.
I feel like I've really grown,
and I just can't wait to explore
new sides to my artistry with John.
Coaches, let me remind you that Jackie's available to steal.
Jackie, anything you'd like to say to John?
You've been an absolutely incredible coach.
Thank you so much.
Give it up for Jackie Romeo.
One more time, everybody.
Thank you.
Yeah! Hold it, Jackie!
That's the sound of a steal!
I was hoping that would happen.
From Queen Reba! Let's go!
Reba: Jackie can sing country,
Jackie could sing anything she wants
'cause she's that strong of a singer.
I'm very excited we get to work with her on the playoffs.
[ Laughs, sobbing ]
[ Laughs ]
I hope you're having fun. I am.
Excellent. Continue to have fun.
Absolutely. I love you.
Thank you so much. I love you, too.
Man: Thank you, Reba!
Thank you, thank you.
I love you, Reba!
Who said that?
[ Laughter ]
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