**
Reba: Come on in to my stage.
Yeah, this is cool, Reba.
Thanks a bunch, yeah.
This is the set for my new TV show on NBC
called "Happy's Place."
That's amaz-- W-Who's Happy?
Me, Mike. I'm always happy.
I met, like, in the show.
Happy is my daddy.
Oh, that's so cute. Do I get to meet him?
Oh, sorry. He died.
Damn. Yeah.
So this is a comedy? Yeah.
And it's really funny.
Reba, what are you doing here?
Rehearsal's over.
You're gonna be late for "The Voice."
Oh, G-- [ Laughs ]
Oh, be cool, Melissa. Be cool, be cool.
Hey. Hey, Mr. Dogg. Mr. Bublé.
Hi. Hi, Michael.
May I call you Milky Bubbles?
Yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah.
'Cause it's just, you know, your voice,
it's just like a warm bath.
It just washes over you. Snoop, I love you.
I love you, too, baby. This is like my fantasy book club.
Oh, I cannot believe you're here.
Somebody lock the doors!
Okay. Let's go. No. Don't go, don't go.
Yep, gotta go.
Still don't go. Stay. We'll see you later.
No, I can come with you. No, you can't.
Every coach needs an assistant. No, they don't.
I'm very useful. I'm smart, I'm funny.
I'm very, very strong. Snoop, I could carry you.
No. For real? Yes!
No. We gotta go. Yes!
Come on, Snoop, trust. And... Trust fall. Cool.
[ Grunts ]
Oh, my gosh.
You're so much better than my body pillow.
We gotta go. No, no, no.
We gotta go. No, I'm coming.
Come with us. I can come?
Oh, no. Oh, Lord. Yes!
You'll regret this. Oh, boy.
Oh, this is gonna be the best season yet.
If I'm not on stage, you can find me here.
**
My name is Katie O, and I'm 18 years old
from Jacksonville, Florida.
Shrimping and fishing
is the most amazing thing ever.
For someone that's never been fishing,
you use different lures.
For bass fishing, you use a bait caster.
For bream fishing, a little spinning rod.
For shrimping, we'll get like hog pullets.
You put, like, a cricket or a worm on it.
Spinning bait, top water bait, Poppin Frogs.
I love fishing so much.
[ Laughs ]
When I'm out in nature, it's not only peaceful,
but it helps a lot with songwriting as well.
[ Vocalizing ]
My genre is definitely country music
with the accent and the boots. [ Chuckles ]
It's kind of easy to tell.
My dad influenced a lot of my classic/southern rock influence,
but he never got to see me sing.
I was nine when he passed away.
When that happened, it was just devastating.
We went from the picture perfect family,
then pretty much our world just flipped upside down.
One of my favorite memories of him is, um...
decorating her bedroom.
[ Laughs ] I remember that night.
And, uh, so he loved her.
Katie O: My dad was fun, loving, funny.
He was kind of like a built-in best friend.
So it was -- it was really hard when we lost him.
But my coping mechanism was definitely music.
I really just started writing down lyrics,
and about a year after,
it was the first time I ever got on stage.
Thank you. [ Cheers and applause ]
I believe that God gave me music to get me
through those hard times,
and now I get to be here on "The Voice."
I can't believe I'm gonna be out on stage.
I can. [ Laughs ]
I'm so proud of you.
This is the moment that I've been waiting for.
It's the last day of blind auditions.
Let's end this thing with a bang. Come on.
I'm kind of shaking in my boots right now.
What do I got? Three left? Yeah.
We're two, two, two. Mm-hmm.
Us are two. Us are two.
Katie O: I wish my dad was here to see me perform,
but I believe he's smiling down at me.
So I'm gonna give it my all and really just have fun today.
**
* Standin' on the border *
* Lookin' out into the great unknown *
* I can feel my heart beatin' faster *
* As I step out on my own *
Yes!
* There's a new horizon *
* And the promise of a favorable wind *
* I'm headin' out tonight, travelin' light *
* I'm gonna start all over again *
* Buy a one-way ticket on a westbound train *
* See how far I can go *
* I'm gonna go out dancin' in the pourin' rain *
* And talk to someone I don't know *
* I will face the world around me *
No! No, no!
* Knowin' that I'm strong enough to let you go *
* I will fall in love again *
* Because I can *
* Gonna buy a one-way ticket on a westbound train *
Hey! * Have my breakfast with some pink champagne *
* Gonna sail the ocean, gonna spread my wings *
* Gonna climb that mountain *
* Gonna do everything *
* Hey, yeah *
Yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Way to go, baby.
Oh, my God.
Wow. Hey.
Gwen: So good.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Four chairs. Congratulations.
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Katie O,
and I'm 18 years old from Jacksonville, Florida.
Oh, wow.
Reba: Well, you did a great job,
and I've always loved the song.
And I'm just tickled to pieces
for you to be in here on "The Voice."
Oh, that means so much to me.
Reba: You got a lot of heart and soul in your singing.
And you were so cute when I turned around.
I thought that was cute. I loved that.
[ Laughter ]
Yeah, love your smile, too.
Thank you so much. You bet.
Ta da da.
It's the Queen of Country right there.
Right there. [ Laughter ]
Katie O, I punched my button
as fast as I could as soon as I heard your voice.
That was true. I really like to work with young girls because,
I-I mean, it's hard because --
Stop looking at me, Reba. Okay, I won't.
I'll look over here.
You know what's crazy?
And it's before you turned around
by the way, Reba. Sorry.
You were moving around, walking around.
Your voice was so secure and so strong and composed.
It's very inspiring, and I would love to have you on Team Gwen.
Wow, thank you so much.
How are you doing, lovely?
I'm doing amazing. How are you?
I'm -- I'm chillin'. And -- And --
[ Laughter ]
Like -- Like Gwen said,
I was really thoroughly impressed
with how your stage presence and how your voice was steady.
Even when you seen Reba, I seen your eyes light up,
but your voice stayed in character.
And I like that, the professionalism about you.
So it's like you don't have nothing that can be worked on.
Oh! [ Laughter ]
And you know what's so crazy?
When you talk, you sound exactly like her.
And when she talk, she sound exactly like you.
We could be twins.
We are twins, yeah. Yeah.
[ Whines ] Like, I just -- Why is Reba here?
[ Laughter ]
I was looking thataway.
Y'all turned so fast, I wanted to be a part of the party.
[ Laughter ]
And she's a great singer.
[ Southern accent ] Well, Katie O, I was gonna say everything
that Gwen said and double
'cause I actually have friends from Florida.
My family come from there, too, and I'm a --
[ Normal voice ] I can't do it anymore. I'm, uh -- I love country.
You have a fabulous voice,
and I'd love to be part of this with you.
So why don't you tell us who's gonna coach you?
Oh, my goodness.
[ Audience shouting ]
**
Oh, gosh, this is difficult.
I'm gonna go with my twin Reba.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I had some help, it ain't like I can make this kinda mess... *
Way to go, Queen.
Katie O, it was like, whoa, she's good.
I mean, four-chair turn.
Congratulations.
I mean, her voice was great,
she's country, and I'm in there fighting for my country singers.
So I was thrilled to death that she picked me.
[ Groans ]
Ah, Katie O. [ Sobs ]
That was my country girl I was waiting for.
She had such a beautiful, smooth voice,
but I knew I didn't stand a chance against Reba.
She's really good. I really like her.
She's only 18.
18 years old.
Reba: So right now, I only have one spot left.
I'm looking for somebody who stands out, you know, somebody
when you hear 'em on the radio, you know exactly who they are.
Reba Magnet-tire, 'cause she's a magnet. Yeah. [ Groans ]
And you need her to retire.
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Still to come...
* I want to feel it even if it hurts *
I wish my wife was here right now.
You'd get us in the mood, maybe we have a fifth child.
I don't know. [ Laughter ]
Well, you know, Snoop has a nickname for me.
Reba Magnet-tire.
Can you feel it?
Whoa! Oh!
Daly: And later... My team...
The Reba Team...
Coach Snoop's Team...
is full!
* And I'm feeling good *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Reba: What are y'all doing?
Oh, we're just coming up with some things
and some names and some slang. You know what I'm talkin' about?
Ain't no thing.
I want to get a pet name from Snoop.
I call you Gwen Never Ste-phony with the artists.
Aww, that's -- Never Ste-phony.
Love it. That's so nice.
And I am?
Reba Magnet-tire.
Magnet-tire. Yeah.
You the magnet, baby.
They just come to you like a magnet.
Yeah, you know. this is Michael Bu-blie.
He's saying Bu-blie like an octopi. No, Michael.
Bu-blie 'cause you lie like a rug.
No. [ Laughs ]
Carson, are you guys gonna believe your eyes?
Or are you gonna believe me?
Your eyes. Blake used to do that.
I'm in his chair, and I haven't told a lie yet.
Maybe we should switch chairs.
Okay. [ Laughter ]
This is so cool.
This space is amazing.
It's Michael Bublé. This is so cool.
The Queen of Country. Snoop Dogg.
And here's my girl, Gwen Stefani.
Being on "The Voice" is so special to me
because I've been watching it ever since I was a kid. Bye.
I just can't believe I'm here.
I'm Mikaela Ayira, I'm 16,
and I'm from Johns Creek, Georgia.
I started writing when I was eight.
I wrote my first song called "Smoothie",
and I performed it for my neighborhood.
* My brain is twisting like a smoothie *
* Smoothie, smoothie *
* We'll be rockin' like snoozin' *
And stomp, stomp, clap.
My school has a very, like, strong community with people
who have special capabilities.
We have a whole program,
and I joined a club back in my freshman year of high school.
And so I was like,
why don't I incorporate my music in that program?
It promotes positive mental health in kids who have autism,
cerebral palsy, Down syndrome.
Whenever you come up with a song in your head, just let me know.
I love performing around my town,
just at, like, coffee shops, different restaurants,
a lot of, like, open mic gigs.
I have heard a couple of her songs
at least 200 times.
[ Laughter ]
I actually learned the lyrics to the songs,
had no idea who they were because she was singing it.
Michia: Her work ethic is incredible.
She's actually a bit of a perfectionist.
I'm singing "Human" by Christina Perri.
The song really means a lot to me.
A lot of times I put a lot of expectations on myself
and I'm pretty hard on myself.
The song is saying that you don't have to be perfect.
At the end of the day, we fall down, we make mistakes
and that's what being human is all about.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist.
Let's go! [ Laughter ]
This stage is the biggest stage I've ever stepped on.
[ Cheers and applause ] Ooh. Oh.
Must be something. They're giving us hints.
Okay. Can't wait to see.
I want to show them that I'm ready for this.
**
* Oh *
* I can hold my breath *
* I can bite my tongue *
* I can stay awake for days *
* If that's what you want *
Daly: There you go! You're in! She made it!
* Be your number one *
* I can do it *
* But I'm only human *
* And I bleed when I fall down *
* I'm only human *
* And I crash and I break down *
* Your words in my head, knives in my heart *
* You build me up and then I fall apart *
* I'm only human *
* Wooo *
* I can take so much * Mm!
* Till I've had enough *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hi, there. What's your name, and where are you from?
My name is Mikaela Ayira. I'm 16 years old.
Oh, my gosh.
And I'm from Johns Creek, Georgia.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I was your age when I started working in the nightclubs.
My grandpa used to do free plumbing
so that I could go and work and sing.
If I knew that you were 16,
I probably would have turned the chair
because I would have realized
that there's obviously so much potential there,
and I can't wait to see what you do.
Thank you.
Well, Mikaela, I'm sure you were a little nervous at first,
and I was a little bit iffy about turning.
But the more you were singing, the more you settled into it
and you got comfortable.
You've got great range and a very pretty voice.
And I'd love to have you on Team Reba.
Miss Reba, thank you.
Gwen: Some of those really beautiful, tender,
low, soft notes was, like, my favorite part.
But I think as it was going on, I was like,
she doesn't have complete control.
But now that I know you're 16, like, I'm so hyped.
Do you notice that Snoop is here right now?
Yes, I notice. Hi.
Did you notice that Snoop was the first person...
to turn around? [ Laughs ]
I recognized the beauty in your voice
the moment you grabbed the microphone.
Thank you. I felt your passion.
I felt your expression,
and that's why I feel like you should be with me
because I could help you get to where you're trying to get to
and I could also allow you to be you at the same time
while I give you a few pieces to the puzzle
to help you get to the mountaintop.
Thank you so much.
Okay, Michaela. Who do you choose as your coach?
Oh!
Oh, my gosh.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I'm gonna have to go with Snoop.
* I got you, moonlight *
* You're my starlight *
I pushed my button for Mikaela
because she sounded extraordinary.
Thank you. We're gonna have so much fun.
I want to see this young flower blossom into a rose.
Let's go! Hello.
I got one spot left.
I'm looking for the greatest thing
that's gonna make my spirit in my body jump.
All: Team Snoop! [ Laughter ]
Wow, you got a good one.
You the queen. We coming for your throne.
With the right coaching, mm-hmm.
There you go. There you go.
Daly: Who would you pick for your team?
Get the "Voice" official app now and play along with our coaches.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the final night of blind auditions.
Listen, we haven't even had drinks together.
We have lots of time to have, like, hang nights, right?
Gwen: Me and Blake will have everyone over.
That's awesome.
We'll have cocktails in the pool.
I love having cocktails.
[ Laughter ]
Hey, Snoop. If we have a dinner, will you come with us?
Sir, yes, sir.
Make sure you got some soul food on the menu.
Okay.
Tighten me up. Look out for me.
[ Laughter ]
I'm in.
Man: Folks, we're gonna start momentarily here.
It's last looks.
Daly: Hi, Cassidy. Cassidy: Hi. How are you?
You've been here before. I have.
It's great to see you again.
Welcome back. Thank you.
How are you feeling about this time around?
I am feeling great, honestly, great today.
* Did she make you cry? *
* Make you break down? *
I auditioned on Season 18.
I remember no chairs turning,
so I just tried to have a positive outlook
and crack some jokes.
It's actually embarrassing, because my e-mail
was NickJLover. Oh, my!
I said that to him on national television,
which still haunts me to this day.
You carry all the emotion that storytellers need,
so I think you got to pick a song
that lends itself to telling a story.
Now I have a story that I want to tell,
and I'm just ready to take anything on.
* You've got me like, oh, my God *
I'm Cassidy Lee.
I'm 28 years old, and I'm back.
Is that weird? Woman: No.
Okay.
This time around, I feel like I have found
my strength as a front woman, and I actually joined a band.
* I live on a carousel of hell, paid the toll... *
My band is called Annie Dukes,
and it is a female-fronted rock 'n' roll band.
Alright! Whoo!
We all write together. We perform together.
We got to play on the Grand Ole Opry stage
for the JMA Music Awards.
We actually got to play two shows with ZZ Top,
which was incredible.
I've really learned a lot from being the front woman of a band.
I think it's definitely made me know my worth
and be ready to face anything.
I think you're gonna do awesome this time.
Thank you. Me too. I feel better. I feel great.
Take a deep breath and have some fun.
Thank you. You're home. Good luck.
Thank you.
Getting back on the "Voice" stage means everything to me.
It's gonna be really crazy auditioning
for four completely new coaches.
I'm ready to take the stage and get a second chance at this.
**
* I’m feeling better now that we're through *
* I’m feeling better 'cause I'm over you *
* I learned my lesson, it left a scar *
* Now I see how you really are *
* You're no good, you're no good, you're no good * Ooh, come on. Let's go, Cass.
* Baby, you're no good *
* Oh, yeah, yeah *
* I broke a heart that's gentle and true * Finally! Oh, my God.
* Well, I broke a heart over someone like you *
* I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee *
* I wouldn't blame him if he said to me *
* You're no good, you're no good, you're no good *
* Baby, you're no good * * Baby, you're no good *
* I'm gonna say it again *
* You're no good, you're no good, you're no good *
* Baby, you're no good *
* Hey, hey, I'm telling you now, baby *
* And I'm going my way *
* Forget about you, baby, 'cause I'm leaving to stay * Yeah?
Come on, press.
* You're no good, you're no good, you're no good *
* Baby, you're no good *
* Oh, oh, no, no *
* You're no good, you're no good, you're no good *
* Baby, you're no good *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hello.
Snoop: Well, hello, sunshine.
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Cassidy Lee.
I'm 28 years old and I'm from Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville in the house. Yeah.
How long have you been doing this thing?
I have been singing for about 10 years.
This is actually my second time auditioning.
Cool. Cool.
I can't wait to see what you and Mr. Bublé start working on,
and I loved your voice.
I just didn't turn around because we're down
to the final part.
It's -- It's so much pressure on us.
[ Laughter ] So much.
But welcome to "The Voice." We're glad you're here.
Thank you.
Are you, like, blonde and then brown?
Yes, it's for my split personality
'cause I'm a Gemini.
You know, Blake Shelton's a Gemini.
I'm so sorry. I'm just kidding.
[ Laughter ]
You know what? I think you have a really cool voice.
It's beautiful, raspy. Thank you.
I love that song so much.
Is that the kind of music that you want to do,
like a singer/songwriter? What is -- What is your vibe?
I love rock 'n' roll.
I love the '60s and '70s classics.
Oh, interesting.
Well, put another dime in the jukebox, baby.
[ Laughter ]
Michael: Hi, Cassidy. Hello. How are you?
Welcome my team. Thank you.
I'm so honored.
[ Cheers and applause ]
As I was watching you, I was thinking a couple things.
First, I was thinking, thank you, Jesus,
that these coaches touched their buttons so many times,
they're not gonna do it again.
Because I hear something in your voice that is unique.
It's really feminine.
But at the same time,
you got this rockin' growl that just like, I was like, ooh,
and I love that you're playing the guitar.
I can't wait to get started.
Thank you so much.
I'm so honored to be on your team. Thank you.
Aww, I'm so happy that we're together.
Yay! Whoo, whoo! Thank you!
* Go stepping on a Saturday night *
Michael: Cassidy -- thank God it was one chair
'cause I have a thing for character voices,
and she has this really raspy, rocky voice.
I can't wait to sit with her and choose songs
and, like, find stuff that's gonna really fulfill her,
but, you know, give the audience a real kick, too.
You made it. Second time's a charm.
Cassidy: I just finally stopped crying.
Doing this before and not having a chair turn
made the pressure that much more intense.
So I'm stoked to be on Team Bublé.
He's a legend in what he does,
and I think that I can just learn a lot from him.
Good job. Now you got a real variety.
Yep, I'm pretty proud of myself.
[ Laughter ]
Michael: Team Bublé is on fire.
There's so many different flavors, you know, and I just --
I just love that because that's me.
* There goes my baby *
* And you don't know how good it feels *
* To call you my girl *
* Bet you ain't know that I be checking you out *
* You be putting your heels on *
* I swear your body's so perfect, baby * He made it. Congratulations.
* How you work it baby, yeah *
* So please believe we gonna be twerking it out *
* By the end of the night, babe *
[ Cheers and applause ] Whoo.
Gwen: It was, like, a little bit chaotic,
but in that chaos, there was some amazing tone.
She's right, and this excites me.
You and I are gonna work together.
We're gonna find the right song.
We're gonna make it less wild.
When you get to the next performance,
you're gonna surprise people.
And I get to be a part of it. I love it. Welcome to my team.
I'm excited. I'm excited.
Torion is literally the reason we are here,
and it's our job to take a kid like Torion
that's a little bit raw and find the right song,
find the right place for his voice.
I really think he's gonna surprise people.
You have what it takes.
My team is quite male-heavy.
With one spot left, I'm really hoping to find
a strong, strong female vocalist.
Reba: Cute, cute, cute.
Bu-blaze ain't playing around.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
I was trying to do a TikTok to "I'm Just a Girl" today.
[ Laughter ]
Was in the kitchen cooking stuff.
You're joking. No.
This was my morning, yeah.
Oh, my God.
* One, two, three, four *
**
My name is Cozy Len, I'm 43 years old,
and I'm from Baton Rouge, Louisiana --
Red Stick, the Big Raggedy, that's who we are.
I'm here to be your party person tonight,
your front man.
Man: Whoo-whoo! There you go.
So I've been singing pretty much my whole life.
At about the age of 11 or 12,
I decided to start a rap group with a good friend of mine
that I grew up with.
We called ourselves Young One Posse.
[ Laughter ]
It was hilarious. Trust me.
The older I got, the more I focused on gigging.
It's just gigging wasn't gonna cut it.
I had to solidify something that would bring in some income.
I remember hooking up with a friend of mine
who was a musician as well, owned a barbershop.
I asked him, I was like, "Man, well,
what would I have to do to get my barber's license?"
And that was history. I opened my own barber shop.
I've had clients for years,
clients that I started cutting when they were in diapers.
They all really became my family.
2021 I decided to close shop and focus all the way on music,
decided to give it one shot and take a chance.
Meet with my band, get the sound check started.
I'm a front man for a nine-piece party band,
and we travel a lot across the southern region.
We're in a different city every night.
When I'm not traveling, I'm a full-time dad
and a full-time family man with my beautiful wife
and beautiful two daughters.
[ Laughs ]
Woman: You're not even trying. I won, I won.
I won because -- I won because
you didn't touch the driveway.
[ Laughs ]
Cozy: So I'm 43 years old.
This has been a long journey for me.
I can't wait to see your picture up there,
and I'll be like, that's my brother.
* Say you'll be here till the end *
I wanted to take this chance to try my talents
at the next level, and knowing
that I got this opportunity now, it's everything.
[ Voice breaking ] It's my last shot.
Because a lot of times, I think I'm too old for this.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
Cozy: A lot of times I think I'm too old
to be chasing after a musical dream.
I was telling my wife, this is my last ditch effort, you know?
When I go out there, I am going to leave everything
out on the floor.
Here we go.
**
* Hey, ohhhh *
* Close your eyes * Oh.
* Make a wish * * Make a wish *
* And blow out the candlelight *
Ooh, that's kind of pretty.
* For tonight is just your night *
* I will do anything *
* Girl, you need only ask *
* I'll make love to you like you want me to * Come on, Michael.
* And I'll hold you tight *
* Baby, all through the night *
* I'll make love to you *
* When you want me to *
* And I will not let go 'til you tell me *
* Baby, tonight is your night * Ooh, pretty.
He's sounds good.
* Anything that you ask I will give you *
* The love of your life *
There it is!
* I'll make love *
* And I'll hold you tight *
* I'll make love *
* And I will not let go 'til you tell me to *
* I'll make love to you *
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
What are you doing? Whoo!
She snuck in on you. Oh, my gosh. Wow.
Hey, man, what's your name, and where are you from?
My name is Cozy Len.
I'm 43 years old, and I'm from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Louisiana in the house.
I love that song. Thank you.
I wish my wife was here right now.
We were dancing. [ Laughter ]
You get us in the mood, maybe we have a fifth child.
I don't know. [ Laughter ]
Cozy, I love your voice, man.
There's nothing I don't love.
The truth is, I didn't turn my chair because on my team,
I have singers that are doing what you're doing.
So for today, you are like a big, juicy steak
and I'm like a vegetarian.
[ Laughter ]
But, hey, welcome to "The Voice."
I'm so happy for you, my man.
Thank you so much, man.
I didn't push the button 'cause I knew one of them was gonna push.
And I'm like, "He gonna make the show anyway.
He don't need me."
But your look, your style, your swag,
all that is important, man. Thank you.
And you come up here with a lot of confidence.
I read body language,
and that's -- that's very key on the show.
And I do know that these two ladies are great coaches.
You are in great hands.
And I'm glad you made it to "The Voice", my brother.
Thanks, man.
You have such a beautiful tone.
It's just different. Thank you.
But at the beginning, you kind of, like, were a little off.
Like, there was a couple of tuning things.
But then as you went on and on, it was, like,
some of those notes are so beautiful.
I just couldn't resist, and so here I am.
I pushed my button, and I thought --
I thought I was gonna be safe.
And then here comes Trigger Happy Reba.
Well, I couldn't help it.
I know it's so good, and I'd love to work with you.
I'd love to have you on Team Gwen.
Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Cozy Len, you just relaxed me.
I love that you can transcend somebody into another mood,
a happier mood, a wonderful mood.
So thank you for that. Thank you.
I appreciate that.
You want to fight with me? [ Laughter ]
You scare me. I am not gonna fight with you.
Those nails you have. What?
I can fight. I can fight.
Nah, I don't -- I don't want to see ladies fight, so...
Thank you.
Look at -- Look at the brother.
I-I-I'm a chicken, so that's good.
Alright, Cozy Len, the moment of truth.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Look, I have major respect for each
and every one of you on this stage.
This is definitely a hard choice, but, uh...
**
...I'm gonna have to go with Gwen.
Yay!
I understand.
Cozy Len!
So, I got Cozy.
He's gonna be somebody that I really feel
like I can help with coaching.
He just needs someone to point out all of the good things
that he's doing, and then just hone in on that.
Thank you so much, Gwen. I appreciate that.
I really love his tone.
I heard a lot of really magical moments.
I only got one spot left.
I'm just waiting for an artist that comes and stands out.
Somebody that can really move me with their voice,
someone unique, someone that really is good
at taking a lyric and making me feel something.
We love you, Gwen! You're a national treasure!
I love you!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Gwen: You guys, I brought a pie that I made
yesterday if you want some.
It was a peach pie. Snoop: I want a piece.
I'mma try it. I'mma see what you're working with.
It's like my second time ever making it.
Alright, pie or cobbler?
Pie. Cake or pie?
Cake. Cake or cupcake?
Cupcake. Cupcake or cookie?
You making it hard on me.
You know I'm a sweet guy. You just working me to death.
[ Laughter ]
Oh, that look like you from the back, right?
[ Laughter ]
You'll be on here next year.
I'll be on here. Oh, my God.
I'm Zaza Benjamin.
I'm 16 years old, and I'm from Oakland, California,
the Bay area.
Woo-hoo! [ Laughs ]
[ Laughter ]
I have two sisters and a brother.
We all live in a loft in one big room.
It's kind of chaotic sometimes, but I love them to death.
Anese: It's really cool to see my sister on "The Voice,"
being able to showcase how wonderful and talented she is.
She has, like, a lot of energy. She's really kind.
She's generous and very loud, loud, loud, loud, loud.
Zaza: My siblings tell me to, like, go in the bathroom
and sing, but I don't really care.
I sing out loud. They be yelling at me.
I don't care. [ Laughs ]
You guys want to see where our school is?
It's the Fox Theater. Fox Theater.
I go to a performing arts school.
At school, I'm in, like, a funk band.
We do all genres, but singing solo is very nerve-wracking.
I'm nervous. You're gonna do great.
I've struggled with confidence.
I'm used to, like, singing with a whole big group
and, like, people backing me up, so this is really new for me.
I am terrified. I'm excited.
Teams are filling up. There's only a few spots left.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Is this the one?
This is gonna be it.
Zaza: If I do my best and everybody loves it,
then maybe I'll be more confident.
Dreams can come true.
**
* Wanna believe what you say *
* But I hate you on most days *
* You've been testin' my faith and my patience *
* And you know that I be headstrong *
* But you know that you be dead wrong *
* Tellin' me to relax when I'm reacting *
* But I *
* I'd rather fight *
* Than lose sleep at night *
* At least you're all mine *
* And if *
* I have to choose *
* My heart or you *
* I'm gonna lose, yeah *
* What if nothing ever will change? *
* I'm caught between your love and a hard place *
* What if nothing ever will change? *
* I'm caught between your love *
* And a hard place *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Aw, what's your name, and where are you from?
Hi, I'm Zaza Benjamin.
I'm 16 years old, and I'm from Oakland, California.
Gwen: Wow.
Did you have a little trouble
at the very beginning coming in?
Yes, I did.
Well, you recovered magnificently.
Way to hang in there.
I love H.E.R., and I love the way you sung that record.
So keep practicing.
Get great at this because you have so much room to grow.
Right now you're good, but you can be great.
I see the greatness in you, baby girl. Thank you.
Thank you so much.
I think you have like a really good understanding
of lyric and just the intention of your heart
coming through the lyric,
and just keep working on that and you're gonna get there.
Thank you.
I imagine that your heart's hurting, huh?
And it should.
That's part of the journey
that you're gonna go through to become a star.
You're 16 years old. You lost nothing today.
You're looking at four people who've been told no,
who have gone home and cried to their moms and dads
who thought they were gonna fail a million times.
You're good enough. You really are.
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You stay strong, baby girl. Thank you.
You got this. Oh. She's crying.
But you got it.
Snoop: Now that we getting towards the end,
I mean, the selection is being very critical.
You're looking for something that's special.
I've yet to see the last few people.
They may be the best of the best people to coach.
I lost the youth talent search in Memphis.
[ Laughter ]
My heart was crushed.
And when I see her, I can't take it.
Yeah. By the way, I deserved to win in Memphis.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
Here we go, Kokomo.
**
* Brown guilty eyes and little white lies *
* Yeah, I played dumb, but I always knew *
* That you talked to her, maybe did even worse *
* I kept quiet so I could keep you *
* And ain't it funny how you ran to her *
* The second that we called it quits *
* And ain't it funny how you said you were friends *
* Now it sure as hell don't look like it *
* You betrayed me *
* 'Cause I know that you'll never feel sorry *
* For the way I hurt, yeah *
* You talked to her when we were together *
* You gave me your word and that didn't matter *
* It took you two weeks to go off and date her *
* Guess you didn't cheat but you're still *
* You're still a traitor *
* Whoa-oa-oa *
* Yeah, you're still a traitor *
* Mmmm *
* God, I wish that you had thought this through *
* Before I went and fell in love with you *
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
All four!
**
Thank you.
Mm, mm, mm.
I'm over here eating all this candy,
but I'm sweet on your voice.
You hear me? [ Laughter ]
What is your name, and where you from?
My name is Jose Luis Ramirez Santiago.
I'm 21 years old, and I'm from Carolina, Puerto Rico.
[ Cheers and applause ] Ay, yi, yi.
Puerto Rico is a really tropical island.
We love to have parties everywhere,
especially in San Juan.
Seeing all the talent there inspired me to pursue music.
In Puerto Rico, we've evolved slowly,
but there's still a lot of like,
if you're a man, you have to be this way.
But I love fashion and art and performance,
so I felt like an outcast for most of my life.
But I think that music created a space
for me to feel, like, welcomed.
These are icons. Like, this is wild.
I aspire to make an impact,
and I want to be a pop artist like Lady Gaga.
[ Speaking Spanish ]
I'm gonna cry.
I've been watching "The Voice" since the first season,
so to finally be here, it's like a dream come true.
Your vocals --
I'm eating this candy, I'm just saying...
Mm, what I'm trying to say is...
[ Laughter ]
...you sound amazing.
On the real, that vocal was big.
Like, movie big. Thank you.
It would be an honor to have you on Coach Snoop Team.
But I'm gonna let them talk 'cause I'm eating this candy.
I'm sweet on your vocals. Go ahead now.
[ Speaking Spanish ]
I never want to leave this TV show
because of people like you.
You have a beautiful voice.
And every single person sitting here is a coach
that can bring you so much.
I'm so happy for you. Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you so much, Michael.
Gwen: Hi, Jose. Hi, Gwen.
That song, I feel like you are taking the lyric
and making it your story.
If you're good at that,
then that's how you keep moving forward on this show.
Thank you so much.
Gwen: I think that you're incredible.
You have a lot of dynamics,
so you got lots of soft and tender parts to your voice,
and then you're able to just get really loud
and your volume is really powerful.
I feel like we just got a tiny,
tiny taste of who you are in that performance.
Totally agree. I don't think we've heard
anyone that has that kind of power.
I'd love to be your coach on Team Gwen.
Come home.
Thank you so much.
Hi, Jose. Hi, Reba.
When you started singing,
I had to kind of back up 'cause you do have a powerful voice,
which I absolutely love.
It's round, it's full. It touched my heart.
Yeah. I'd love to have you on my team.
Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This is awesome.
I'm Canadian, but I feel patriotic.
It's just impossible for me not to just...
* Jose, can you see *
* I want you on my team *
Where's my popcorn? It's so much of a show going on.
I need to eat me some popcorn so I can keep watching the show.
But, Jose, who do you choose as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Gosh. [ Laughs ] This is hard.
**
Oh, my God. Um, I love you guys.
Thank you so much, But I'm going to be Team Gwen.
Oh, my gosh!
Thank you!
My team is full!
You're so beautiful. Thank you.
We really don't have someone that can really give
that much volume on the stage.
I'm so happy I got Jose. He's like my powerhouse.
Look, I won!
I have four chair turns.
I almost started, like, crying, but I was holding it
'cause I didn't want my makeup to fall off.
I saw myself reflected in Gwen, not just in the music part,
but in the fashion part.
So I'm just so excited to work with her.
* What you gotta do *
[ Cheers and applause ]
My team is full!
[ Cheers and applause ]
I have 14 incredible artists on Team Gwen,
and I'm just so excited to work with all of them.
I have soul, I have pop, I have country.
I have a little bit of everything.
My team is full! My team is full!
I'm the first one to fill,
and now I can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Now it's just Snoop, me, and Michael.
That's okay.
Whatever is supposed to happen, happens, you know?
My mom loves me.
Aww! [ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
I'm gonna be on "The Voice." I'm gonna be on "The Voice."
My name is Joe Martinez.
I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Polson, Montana.
**
The Montana way of life is pretty relaxed.
It's a lot of hiking, you know, hanging out by the water.
Got a beautiful lake right next to mountains.
It's just gorgeous.
I am a blues singer. I'm a blues guitarist as well.
It's just straightforward blues jams.
That's my whole thing.
Of course, it being Montana, the winters are rough,
and as a gigging artist, that's the nightmare.
Places close down and you're trying to save
as much as you can from all the gigging
in the summer to get you through the winter.
You know, if -- if it weren't for my wife,
I wouldn't be able to do music at all right now.
Joe and I actually grew up together,
so we started dating our senior year of high school
and then got married about a year after.
We have been through quite a bit.
Our first, uh, "apartment" was a broke-down camper.
I mean, we didn't have running water.
We didn't have heat. It was the dead of winter.
You know, as a musician,
all I've ever wanted was to provide as much as I could
for my wife and build our lives.
I've been so close to giving up on music entirely.
I want a chair-turn so bad. [ Laughs ]
There's a lot on the line for us.
There's not a lot of opportunity
in these smaller towns like the one we grew up in.
He's been working really, really hard.
I can't count how many nights that I would go to sleep
and he was still just practicing away.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Joe: This last summer, I met with an Army recruiter,
and I was about a week away from signing myself into the Army.
And that's when I got the call for "The Voice."
Teams are filling up.
You know, I'm very nervous about that, of course.
This is my chance to finally make this happen
and change my life.
**
* Well, I don't know why I came here tonight *
Oh, I love this song.
* I got the feeling that something ain't right *
Whoo!
* And I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair *
* And I don’t know how I'll get down the stairs *
* There's clowns to the left of me *
* Jokers to the right *
* Here I am *
* Stuck in the middle with you *
Huh!
* Well, you started out with nothing *
* And you're proud that you're a self-made man *
* And your friends, they all come crawlin' *
* Slap you on the back and say *
* "Please" *
Hey!
* "Please" *
* Yeah, trying to make some sense of it all *
Uh-oh.
Come on.
* But I can see that it makes no sense at all *
* Well, is it cool to go to sleep on the floor? *
Wow, he's a good singer. * I don't think that I can take any more *
* Yeah, there’s clowns to the left of me *
* Jokers to the right *
* Here I am *
* Stuck in the middle with you *
* Yeah, there’s clowns to the left of me *
* Jokers to the right * * Jokers to the right *
* Here I am *
* Stuck in the middle with you *
Aw.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hey, bro, what's your name, and where are you from?
My name is Joe Martinez.
I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Polson, Montana.
Wow, 20.
I know it's really hard because,
I mean, there's one space left on my team,
and everyone's hyper, hyper aware of what's happening.
But I was singing the whole time with you,
making believe you and me just became this thing
and we went out on the road and we're best friends.
You need to come back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
20 years old, man. You are a young man
that has a bright future ahead of you.
You have a lot to look forward to.
Thank you.
That stage presence, that comes a long time
with -- with -- with being able to do it for a long time,
and you have a great gift at that.
We've all heard the word no,
but it does not discourage us from keep it going on.
So you keep going on and keep doing what you do, brother.
Alright, thank you.
Your singing was great.
I loved the song. So sorry I didn't turn around.
I've just got one position left, but please do come back.
I like what Michael and Snoop said.
Thank you so much.
My button doesn't work, so my team is full
or I would have pushed. Oh, wow.
You have so much intuition.
Like, just you know exactly what you want to show of yourself.
You waited to show us your raspy side of your voice.
If you're only 20, like you're just gonna get
better and better and better.
I definitely think you should come back.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, Joe. Thank you.
Michael: I thought Joe had a really strong voice,
but that's it, man, I'm down to one.
I got one spot left, and it has to be somebody really special.
I love that song. I love that song. I love the harmony.
* Stuck in the middle with you *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
You know what I really love about this show? What's that?
I love the things that you be bringing from the South.
You know, the slang. Give me some of your slang that y'all be doing.
Go sit over yonder.
What that mean? It means go take a seat.
[ Laughs ]
What's crackalackin'?
What does that mean? How you doing?
[ Laughs ] Yeah. [ Laughs ]
One that we do is, uh, bless your heart.
That means something about to happen bad.
Or it could be you're dumber a box of rocks
and I'm just gonna say bless your heart.
[ Both laugh ] I like that one.
No matter how we say it, we're speaking
the same language after all.
I think our lingos have connected.
Peace, love and happiness. In a real way.
Give me some of that.
**
So that was cool.
Show us how you'll be with your trophy.
With my trophy? Yes.
[ Laughter ]
My name is Aliyah Khaylyn.
I am 23 Years old, and I am from Philadelphia.
**
As a child, I did performances around Philadelphia
at music lounges, church, and the Apollo Theater.
I love singing.
I got these opportunities because of my mom.
she definitely always supported me.
She would just say like, okay, you're performing here.
I wouldn't ask any questions.
It's just her. Everyone gravitated towards her.
But winter of 2021, my life did change.
My sister went to my mom's room
and I immediately knew that something was wrong.
Um...we couldn't wake her.
And we called the paramedics.
That was something in itself.
The autopsy report came back that nothing was health related
and nothing was wrong.
Part of me kind of thinks that God thought it was her time,
because she gave so much of herself to the world.
[ Voice breaking ] And that he wanted to give her
what she couldn't find in the world.
* I love you no matter what *
And she is somewhere getting what she gave and even more.
* No matter what *
Ahniya: We're proud of you no matter what.
We love you.
You know you're gifted, and so just enjoy yourself.
I have an older sister and younger brother.
We're very close knit.
To continuously have people
that you love, support and show up for you,
it just means a lot.
* Love you no matter what *
So I went to Berklee College of Music,
specifically for music therapy.
I practice more of a sound healing music therapy.
So crystal bowls or the gongs, things like that.
Seeing how music can heal people and translate in a way
that sometimes people can't do for each other.
Keeping in touch with music was definitely healing,
because it's the way I express myself by my innate nature.
Even though my mother is not here, she is here in spirit.
I know it would mean a lot to her
that I continued healing through my art and my craft.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
Aliyah: This has been truly a blessing.
I'm just really excited.
**
* Somebody said every day *
* Was gon' be sunny skies *
* Only Marvin Gaye and lingerie *
* I guess somebody lied *
* We started discussin' it to fightin' *
* Then "don't touch me, please *
* Let's stop the madness *
* Just come lay with me" *
* And truth be told * Wow, that's beautiful.
* I'm wavin' my flag before it goes bad *
* 'Cause we made it this far *
* For better or worse *
* I wanna feel it *
* Even if it hurts *
* If I gotta cry * What?
* To get to the other side *
* Let's go 'cause we're gon' survive *
* Oh, we stay *
* On the front lines *
* Yeah, but we're still here *
* After the bomb drops * Wow.
* We go so hard, we lose control *
* The fire starts, then we explode *
* When the smoke clears * Oh-ho!
* We dry our tears *
* Only at love and war *
* Only *
* At love and war *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Wow! Let's go.
Gwen: Wow. Oh, my gosh.
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Aliyah Khaylyn.
I am 23 years old, and I'm from Philadelphia.
Whoa.
I'm so mad right now because
my team is full and I couldn't press my button.
Oh, I love you, Gwen, either way. It doesn't matter.
I think you have three incredible coaches.
I can't believe they waited so long to press their button.
You are so talented.
Thank you so much.
The only reason I waited so long was I was hoping
that I could like deke out the other coaches,
and they would just say, no, it's too late,
and I would just get you. Yeah.
This show is called "The Voice."
And so we're looking for your voice, right?
But it's not just about having a voice. Yes.
It's about you having the ability to come out here
and just have light shine out of you.
I wish I could sing like you. Thank you.
Oh, gosh, Michael.
I would win this competition I think.
I would love to have you on this team,
and I'd love to be your coach.
Wow, thank you.
Were you raised on soul music, gospel music?
Absolutely.
'Cause I can hear it all in your vocals and I love it.
I got one spot left on my team. Okay.
But when I started hearing them vocals,
then I looked down that hallway...
and I seen Bublé had already turned and then Reba turned,
I'm like I can't be last, but I am last.
But long as I'm first to you, that's all that matters.
I'd love to have on Coach Snoop's Team.
I like that.
That was good, Snoop. [ Laughs ]
You're fo rizzle.
[ Laughter ]
Whoo!
Wow, you got the voice of an angel.
Thank you so, so much.
Reba: So pretty, and to be so young.
Who did you grow up listening to?
A lot of, like, Stevie Wonder and Jill Scott.
Yeah. Clark sisters, like, things like that.
I worked with them before.
[ Laughs ] I know.
[ Laughter ]
He's so cute. I'm sorry, Reba.
We're not backtracking here now, Snoop.
[ Laughter ]
Oh, my gosh. Reba: Well, I absolutely loved your voice.
Thank you. I would love to work with you.
I, too, have only one slot left,
and I turned for you because I heard something magical,
wonderful, soulful, spiritual. Yes.
I would love for you to be on my team.
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Aliyah, I have to ask you the question.
Don't ask her yet. Don't ask her yet, Gwen.
I'm just a newbie, but I'm learning that there's strategy.
Have you ever watched the show before?
I have. So then you know.
I know there's strategy.
My team has so much testosterone on it it's a problem.
[ Laughter ]
I need you. I need you.
[ Laughter, cheers and applause ]
Hear me. You might be winning me over, Michael, maybe.
Their teams... are a lot more feminine,
and I just wanted to say that to you.
Just think about the strategy before you make this decision,
even though I don't know if it's gonna work.
I just -- I'm desperate, and I tried it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Aliyah. Who do you choose as your coach?
Ooh.
[ Audience shouting ]
**
This is so hard.
This may be the hardest decision I've ever made.
**
I'm going to choose...
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Alright, Aliyah. Who do you choose as your coach?
Ooh!
[ Audience shouting ]
**
This is so hard.
This may be the hardest decision I've ever made.
**
I'm going to choose Michael.
* Here I am *
* Sign, sealed, delivered, I'm yours *
Great job, Bublé.
That strategy worked.
Oh! Great job, Mike.
Aliyah's got a beautiful voice,
really soulful, complete package.
And honestly, I was really looking for a female
to round out my team.
Team Bublé is full, and I'm really proud of myself.
I feel like I did the best
I could do in getting what I thought was
the strongest team possible. Beautiful.
I think my team has got to be one
of the most diverse teams out there.
I'm the only one
that had someone singing another language.
I have a little bit of country.
I've got soul singers, character voices,
female singers that can belt, got males that can belt,
rock, pop, R&B, everything.
Man, I just might have the winner.
This is a big moment for me
because in my first season, my team is full.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* And I'm feeling *
* Good *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Was that too much?
No, no, no.
No, that wasn't enough.
Bublé, Bublé! [ Crowd chanting "Bublé" ]
Oh, I love you.
[ Chanting continues ]
Wow.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Snoop: Queen Reba, the defending champ
and the rookie of the year myself,
we're the last ones left.
I'm playing to win.
So the spirit's gonna move me.
Stick around and watch.
Alison: Pop, I gotta take a picture of you with Reba.
[ Camera shutter clicks ]
Nailed it. One, two, three. Reba.
This one's my favorite. Pop and Reba?
You and Reba. [ Laughs ]
My name is Alison Elena.
I'm 29 years old. I'm from Beacon, New York.
But I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
This is where I live, and this is Downtown Nashville.
I've been in Nashville about seven years.
I finished college there and then stayed
and just dove into music full time, writing
and playing every writer's round in town that I can do.
When I was home, I wasn't gonna do
anything more than cover gigs, and I wanted to write
and I wanted to play my songs and that led me to Nashville.
[ Babbling ]
I am a starving artist, so during the day I nanny.
I nanny for two families.
My typical day is school pickup,
and then we have homework of three different grades,
which is a lot.
And then we play a lot of sports.
No! That's the way the cookie crumbles.
And I carpool all over the place,
I get to hang with, like, the coolest kids in the world
and then I perform at night.
It's a little chaotic, but it's great.
[ Laughs ]
I am singing "So Small" by Carrie Underwood
for my blind audition.
The whole base of the song is that when you
figure out love is all you need,
that's all that matters.
That motto has always been, like,
really big in my life and my family,
and the most important people to me are definitely my family.
Any questions?
You want me to give you a pep talk on how to sing?
[ Laughs ]
Alison: My grandparents are just the best.
They have always been incredibly supportive.
They never missed shows of mine,
and they're all music lovers.
My parents were both country music lovers.
I do think I gravitated towards country
because it was always playing in the house.
It's always on a radio in the barn,
and so I feel like it's just like what I grew up loving.
We're so proud of you.
I love you. Love you.
I love you.
Get it together. I got it, I got it.
I am so excited for the opportunity just to audition.
I think "The Voice" platform is so big
that a second on the show could change your life.
This has been a long time coming.
I've been working towards music in general my whole life,
working enough so that I can write and perform
and still make my rent.
I'm just ready to only have to do music.
I feel anxious and excited and ready
and kind of freaking out all at the same time,
but I can't wait.
**
* What you got if you ain't got love? *
* The kind that you just want to give away *
* It's okay to open up *
* Go ahead and let the light shine through *
* I know it's hard on a rainy day *
* You want to shut the world out and just be left alone *
* But don't run out on your faith *
* 'Cause sometimes that mountain you've been climbing *
* Is just a grain of sand *
**
* And what you've been up there searching *
* For forever *
* Is in your hands *
* Oh, and when you figure out *
* Love is all that matters after all *
* It sure makes everything else *
* Oh, it sure makes everything else *
* Seem so small *
Reba turned.
* Yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Gwen: Hello!
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Alison Elena.
I am 29 and I'm from Beacon, New York,
but I'm currently in Nashville, Tennessee.
Okay. There you go.
I'm Gwen. Hi, nice to meet you.
My button doesn't work because my team is full.
I'm excited for you. Reba has, like, cyber ears.
She hears stuff, and she knows.
Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you.
My team is full. I'm not able to push the button.
Yeah. I feel like that performance reminds me
so much of the relationship I have with my wife.
Oh. You know, it started off a little rocky,
and then it just got better and better
and you start to ramp it up.
And the coolest part about this show is that's
why we're here as coaches, to take you to the next level.
And by the way,
you have two of the most beautiful people
in the whole world, and if anybody can help you,
it's them.
And I want to welcome you to the show.
I'm so excited. Thank you. Alison, how are you?
I'm great. How are you?
I'm amazing.
I'm a big fan. I'm a fan of yours.
I love what you was up here doing.
I turned because Reba turn.
[ Laughter ]
I am her nemesis.
But I know that Reba has great taste when it comes to music
that is not in my wheelhouse, so I trust her judgment
and I also heard it with my own two ears.
So that's mainly why I pushed the button
because I feel like you are an amazing singer.
Thank you.
You know, Snoop has a nickname for me.
Reba Magnet-tire.
[ Bird screeches ]
Gwen: Oh! Can you feel it?
What is that? Oh!
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
What? Where did they get that?
Do you feel the magnetism?
I do, I feel it. It's strong.
I knew you would. Snoop, you were right.
I am. It worked.
Seriously, Alison, you're a great country singer.
You remind me of the '80s when the country music was so solid.
I love that. Thank you.
So I'd love to have you on my team.
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alison, I've learned that no one's gonna
give me any kind of magnets or mariachi bands or any of that.
You know, I got a kazoo and some feathers.
That's what they gave me.
Alison, this is gonna be tough,
but who's gonna be your coach?
[ Audience chanting "Reba" ]
Um...
**
I...
I would absolutely love to be on Team Reba.
Yay!
Way to go, Queen. Thank you, Snoop.
Whoo!
Well, I needed one more person, and then Alison started singing
and I was like, "Oh, thank you, Lord."
This is exactly what I've been waiting on.
And you get to take this home with you. Amazing.
Her country voice was very pure, very strong,
had a great range.
What else could you ask for?
Reba with the magnet!
Reba Magnet-tire strikes again.
Thank you very much. [ Chanting "Reba" ]
Thank you.
So...
the Reba Team is full.
* Let's go put some miles on it *
Reba: The Reba Team is versatile.
I have soul, R&B, country, little pop, rock.
But I was just going for how much they moved me
and touched my heart.
Thank y'all very much.
Queen Reba, winner of Season 25.
I love all my contestants.
And I can do it again on Season 26.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Last man standing, or what Vanessa Williams said.
She saves the best for last. Hello.
* Put some miles on it *
I did something special for this very moment.
What? I made a gift for Reba
for when her team was full.
I went home last night
and I took all night to embroider this Kleenex box.
"Embroider." [ Laughs ]
[ Laughing ] "Embroider."
Because you get emotional. My gosh.
And I thought you'd like the little "R" on it.
That's beautiful. Congratulations, Reba.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mike.
I love this.
Oh, yes. All night. Is this not cute?
You did that? All night.
Wow. All hail the Queen.
I'm gonna sit it right here. The queen, Queen Reba.
'Cause I do emotional.
Oh, wait a minute.
It was only one in there?
What else you got in there?
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
It's the last day of blinds, so a lot of amazing singers.
I hate when my button's frozen and my team is full
and they're still coming, and it's like,
oh, my God, I wish I had that person on my team.
But Snoop has one left, so we're just about ready
to move on to the next section of the show.
Snoop: The makeup of Team Snoop --
kind of like my life.
Different ages, different ethnicities,
different genres of music.
We have country music singers, crooners, pop singers.
The last spot is key because I'm actually on the hunt
for something specific.
I decided to make some cookies for the coaches.
Nothing says Michael Bublé like a bow tie.
A wonderful lipstick for my girl Gwen.
This one is for Snoop Dogg.
For Reba, these boots are made for eating.
I'm Laney Lynx. I'm 32 years old.
I am from North Kingstown, Rhode Island,
but I live in Los Angeles, California.
* That flag was still there *
Growing up, music was always such a huge part of my life.
I was the girl on the bed,
like, with the hairbrush singing into my fake microphone.
In my first year of college, I met my husband.
We started playing in a band together.
So, we've played in every conceivable venue.
Alright, getting ready to hit the stage.
We've played bars, we've played basements, rooftops, houses. Everything.
And now it's really important for me to step out on the stage
by myself and represent me.
Being here as a solo artist without my husband
is really just the chance
for me to show the world what I have to offer.
The most exciting thing about this moment
is really just being able to show my passion.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
It'll be really special to create a moment for myself.
I hope to make my husband proud and show what I have to give.
**
* Ahh *
Pretty.
* Ah *
* I don't wanna call and talk too long *
* I know it was wrong, but never said I was sorry *
That is beautiful.
* Hmmm *
* Now I've had time to think it over *
* We're much older and the bone's *
* Too big to bury *
* Ahh, ahhh *
* Isn't it a shame that it ended like that? *
* Said goodbye forever, but you never unpacked *
* We went to hell, but we never came back *
Wow.
* Sorry that you're jaded *
* I could've taken you places *
* You're lonely now and I hate it *
Wow.
* I'm sorry that you're jaded *
* I'll change my number but keep your t-shirt *
* I don't mind it's torn up and faded *
* I'm sorry that you're jaded * Dang.
Oh, my God.
Man!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hello.
What is your name? How old are you?
My name is Laney, and I'm 32 years old.
Wow. Gwen: Okay. I'm speechless.
I can't press my button 'cause my team is full,
and then to turn around and see you.
I'm so mad, okay? Me too.
That was one of my favorite performances
I've heard on the blinds this season.
I'll tell you why.
Because the beginning was like a different person from the end.
You have so much dynamics. You're incredible.
Yeah. Yes.
Thank you so much.
My team is full, and Reba's team is full,
and right now, I'm sure Snoop is --
I don't know what Snoop was thinking,
but I'm gonna let him talk to you.
The fact that nobody turned around,
you still have an upbeat spirit about yourself.
When we see somebody that can accept this
and still have a great spirit,
you make us feel good about telling you
you have to come back.
We want you to come back. Oh, thank you.
I brought something for you guys.
That is so sweet of you. Gwen: Alright.
Snoop: Well, I'm down to my last pick.
So I'm just looking for a candle on top of this cake now.
Aww. Bang, bang.
Thank you very much.
Snoop: What I'm in dire need of,
I need a male R&B singer that can sang.
S-A-N-G.
Okay, they look delicious. Gwen: They do.
Deliciousness.
Man: Alright, places, please.
90 seconds, 90 seconds out.
Thank you.
Hey. Hey.
[ Laughter ]
Good luck.
Suede: Ever since I was a kid,
I've dreamed of this moment.
Now I'm here.
I'm so glad. I'm so happy. We're so proud of you. So proud.
This moment today is so huge and so out of the ordinary.
[ Cheering ]
Just one single chair turn could change my life.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
**
I'm Suede Lacy, I'm 29 years old,
and I am jack of all trades --
filmmaking and animating,
textile creating and fiber arts, painting,
drawing, sculpting.
I have to have multiple different outlets.
* 'Cause I wanna make it so badly *
* I'm a million-dollar baby, don't at me *
Recently, I started to get into
the stop motion field of animation.
I animated a music video
for Macy Gray for the song "Mercy."
I animated the intro sequence to "Sensational"
for Chris Brown, but my music
is the most important attribute of my life.
I've always been a singer ever since I could speak.
I gleam that from my mom
because my mom is a soprano vocalist,
and taking us to church every Sunday,
we learned truly what singing was.
Back in middle school, I started songwriting.
I now have a catalog of over 300 songs that I've written.
Growing up, my stepfather, who is no longer with us,
he was a phenomenal artist
and he never put his artwork out there.
I always wondered why he didn't, you know?
It really -- It really bothers me sometimes.
But I'm feeling his love.
I'm feeling his presence with me right now.
I'm feeling him cheering me on right now,
saying I'm proud of you.
You're doing something that I wanted to do,
and I can feel his energy working through me every day.
**
* I'm gonna rise up *
Making a team today would be ultimate validation to me,
that all of those dreams from the past
have proven themself to be true.
Come on, baby.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
**
* Daylight *
* I wake up feeling like you won't play right *
* I used to know, but now it just don't feel right * Yeah, man.
* It made me put away my pride *
You workin', you workin'. You workin'.
* If you want it, you can have it, ha *
* If you need it, you can take it all *
* If you want it, you can have it *
* Oh, oh but stay woke * Wow.
* They be creepin' *
* They gon' find you *
* Gon' catch you sleepin' *
* Stay woke *
* They be creepin' *
* Now, don't you close your eyes *
* But stay woke *
* Ahh, oh * Come on, please.
* But stay woke *
Please, please.
* Whoa *
* Stay woke *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Yeah!
[ Laughs ]
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Suede Lacy.
I am 29 years old. I'm from Dallas, Texas.
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh, yes, yes, yes!
You are totally different than anything
we've seen on the blind auditions.
Yup. Thank you so much.
I can't turn around because I've got everybody on my team.
But, boy, absolutely love your singing.
It's great. I love your vibe.
Fly, fly. You're so relaxed, chill.
Well, when you're in front of the legends,
you have to be chill.
Ha!
[ Cheers and applause ]
What I loved most about your voice is your vibrato.
'Cause sometimes it was like really slow,
and then sometimes it was like a lot faster
and it was just very, very cool.
And then combined with the raspiness of your voice,
there's something really unique
and perfectly matched to your new coach.
So congratulations being on "The Voice". Thank you so much.
I love your outfit. Oh, my gosh, it's gorgeous.
[ Laughs ]
I like your outfit, too. Thank you.
You have such a really lovely, rich, gorgeous tone.
And Snoop was waiting, he was waiting.
And I thought, this is it.
What a beautiful finale to the blinds
in having someone like you, Suede.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Suede, Suede, Suede.
Man, I gotta take off my glasses
so I can see what I'm saying.
[ Laughter ] "See what I'm saying."
Look, this was my last pick, right?
So I've been real specific about what I wanted.
When you started singing, I knew it,
but I didn't want to jump too soon.
I wanted to make sure.
And then your spirit jumped into my spirit
and I started getting chills in my body listening to your song.
Wow.
[ Cheers and applause ]
So with that being said, me coaching you,
I'm gonna help you bring it all the way out.
I knew that, I knew that you. All that fly --
You got all the fly, you got all of that.
But it's a couple of things that we can work on
that me and you gonna be right here. Yeah.
I can't wait to see what we do together.
Welcome. Thank you.
* Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr. Dre is at the door *
First ever Team Snoop -- amazing.
To close out Team Snoop with Suede,
it's like getting the number one draft pick as your last pick.
He got range, he got tone, and he got control.
Take me to grandma.
He's definitely making the team.
Come here, Grandma.
For the battles, what I'm gonna do is
bring the best out of the best.
If you know anything about football or basketball,
the teams that are good, to have the ones go up against the ones.
Everybody's good are the ones that's left
are the best, so that's what I'm on.
Suede, stay on it like you want it.
Snoop Dogg is incredibly smart, talented.
He's a genius. I mean, really.
He's put together something pretty special,
and he has a really great team.
So it's gonna be a tough competition.
Oh, baby. Gwen: There we go.
How can I say this?
Coach Snoop's team is full.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Laughs ]
I love you, brother. Love you, baby.
Gwen: I'm really getting excited about the battles,
because I think that during the blind
sometimes you don't get the full picture.
And usually almost every time, they're more talented
than I could ever imagine.
Whoo!
We're all sitting around like we're ready
because we're gonna be stealing.
It's gonna be a lot of fun.
One, two, three.
Together: Our teams are full!
* The whole world is under my feet *
* I feel invincible, unshakeable, unbreakable *
Snoop: The winner of Season 26 is definitely on Team Snoop.
[ Laughs ]
So to all of the coaches out there, you know, good luck.
* I am indestructible *
**