Y'all, I was just watching on the TV.
Everyone's teams are stacked.
Yeah, really good teams. Stacked.
* Destiny in the making *
It's getting narrowed down and narrowed down.
Jadyn: I'm very nervous.
There's a lot of talented people,
and making it to playoffs would be insane.
John: The competition gets more and more intense each round.
Everyone who's remaining on the show is so good.
The pressure's on.
* I am the greatest *
You ready? I'm ready, man.
Michael: Looking at the playoffs, I'd love to have a team
that shows off the diversity that I love about music.
My team in the playoffs will be undeniable.
Adam: The people who end up winning,
they just focus on being their best version of themselves.
And that's all you can really do.
* Toniiiiight *
Yeah! Wow!
It's all about taking chances and going after what you want.
* All that you did was make me really sad *
Whoo!
Nell: When I take that stage, it's game time.
You know, eye of the tiger.
I am the only coach with a steal left.
Daly: Whoa! We got a steal!
I've been waiting for this for so long!
* I am the greatest *
**
We about to go in front of John. We are.
You know what I'm saying?
[ Laughing ] Yeah.
[ Both laugh ]
I paired Nell and RENZO.
Nell was my save because it was truly
one of my favorite performances of the battles.
Good to see you. Good to see you, man.
I love RENZO because he's so unique as an artist.
There's no one like him on this competition.
I'm so excited to see what they're gonna do.
Alright, Nell, so, tell me what song you chose.
I chose "Sweet Thing"
by Chaka Khan. Oh, I love that song!
* I will love you anyway *
John: This song is one of the great R&B classics.
She's a remarkable singer.
She's got polish, she's got class.
The challenge for Nell is going to be
to make sure she adds something fresh
and makes it feel like it's special coming from her.
* Whoa, sweet thing *
I really think this showcases
who I am as a vocalist in my genre, R&B soul.
I'm born and raised in New Orleans.
Everywhere you go you see someone playing music --
jazz, bounce music.
The culture has molded me
into this unique artist and person that I am.
And so for this performance,
I'm definitely giving a little New Orleans twist to it.
We make everything kind of big.
* Don't you know you're my everything? *
I do feel like I have more to prove this round.
* Yes, you are *
Especially as a save,
because we are getting to the nitty-gritty.
When I take that stage, I'ma be thinking about playoffs.
I got to go and get it.
* Crazyyyy *
I haven't heard anybody do it like that at the end.
That was really cool.
That added like a layer of newness and freshness to it.
Thank you. I love your runs.
I think that's a really smart way
to build tension and energy at the end.
My only tiny note is, I know the "yes, you are"
is such an iconic part of the song... Mm-hmm.
...but it doesn't really add to it in that moment
because you're about to transition to another section.
I might just cut it. Alright. It's so good.
Thank you so much.
Watching Nell up there
felt like I got a front-row seat to one of Nell's concerts.
She's a very calculated singer,
so I got to make sure that I'm on top of my game.
RENZO, I see you brought your guitar.
I did. What does this mean?
This means that I'm singing
"Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish.
And why did you pick Billie Eilish?
First off, I love Billie.
Brilliant writer, performer. Yeah.
And her brother, Finneas.
I mean, much like myself,
I feel like they're free creators.
Yes. They're not held down by any genres.
But also, this is my wife's favorite song.
I'm about to sing "Happier Than Ever."
Yeah, I know that's your favorite song.
I'm more proud than getting a thousand scoops of ice cream.
-Wow! -Good luck! Love you!
* When I'm away *
RENZO: I wouldn't be here in the knockouts
without my wife's support.
We've been married for seven years.
She's always there for me when it comes to my music.
My daughters are supporting me, too.
This is not just for me. This is for my family.
Genre-wise, I'm alternative and R&B with a dash of pop.
Someone like John Legend,
who's just free as a creative and as an artist,
encourages me to do more of being myself.
He's like sensei, you know?
[ Laughing ] Sensei Legend.
* And I don't talk bad about you *
John: RENZO -- it's hard to figure out exactly
what lane to put him in, and I think he wants it that way.
With this song choice, he's free and not bound by genre.
He's gonna show us different sides of him.
And that versatility, I think,
is really gonna be compelling for a lot of people.
Yes, sir. Yeah! So good.
How much are you playing the guitar?
I was just playing it in the hook.
I think take it off because... Take it off?
That way, your body will be more open to the audience.
And during the middle of it,
I want to hear a little more, like, texture in your voice.
Yeah. It's like it's almost too smooth.
Okay. Because you're singing angsty lyric.
But you sound so nice, like... [ Both laugh ]
Thank you so much, man.
Y'all just make my life extremely difficult
because you're both so marvelous.
These two artists are so incredibly talented.
It's so hard to choose between them.
I'm gonna allow myself to see who moves me in the moment,
but this is gonna be a really incredibly tough knockout.
What am I supposed to do? What are we doing here?!
How is someone gonna win and somebody's gonna lose this?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh! Nell!
With "Sweet Thing," here's Nell Simmons.
**
* I will love you anyway *
* Even if you cannot stay *
* I think you are the one for me *
* Here is where you ought to be *
* I just want to satisfy ya *
* But you're not my mine, I can't deny it *
* Don't you hear me talkin', baby? *
* Love me now or I'll go crazy *
* Whoa, sweet thing *
* Oh, ya know you're my everything *
* Whoa, sweet thing *
* Don't ya know * * You're my everything *
* Yeah * Whoo!
* Yeaaaaah, yeah, yeaaaah *
* You are my heat, you are my fire *
* You make me weak with strong desire *
* To love ya, child, my whole life long *
* Be it right or be it wrong *
* I just want to satisfy ya *
* But you're not mine, I can't deny ya *
* Don't you hear me talkin', baby? *
* Love me now or I'll go *
* Crazy *
* Yeah, I can't denyyyy *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Said you are my fire *
* Yeah, I can't deny ya *
* Love me now or I'll go *
* Crazy, crazy *
* Crazy *
Hey!
* Crazyyyyy *
* Sweet thing *
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Way to go.
Love that!
Let's go, RENZO!
Now, with "Happier Than Ever," here is RENZO.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* When I'm away from you *
* I'm happier than ever *
* Wish I could explain it better *
* I wish it wasn't truuuue *
* Ooooooh *
* You call me again *
* Drunk in your Benz *
* Driving home under the influence *
* You scared me to death *
* But I'm wasting my breath *
* 'Cause you only listen to your *
* I don't relate to you *
Yeah!
* I don't relate to you, no *
* 'Cause I'd never treat me this badly *
* You made me hate this city *
* And I don't talk bad about you on the internet *
* Never told anyone anything bad *
* 'Cause that's just embarrassing *
* You were my everything *
* And all that you did was make me really sad *
* You ruined everything good *
* Always said you were misunderstood *
* Made all my moments your own *
* Why can't you leave me aloooone? *
Hey!
[ Holding note ]
* Leave me alo-o-oooone *
Yeah! [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, good lord!
Oh, man!
John Legend, what did you do?!
You guys are both awesome.
I wish I was talking about my own team right now.
Nell, singing Chaka Khan is, like, no joke.
If you're gonna sing Chaka,
you gotta, like, do exactly what you just did.
That's right!
Thank you so much.
Now, unfortunately, you were going up against RENZO.
I got blocked by John Legend,
and I've been regretting it and bitching about it ever since.
True. [ Laughter ]
You have this unicorn energy
because you can kind of do anything,
but you do it with this really amazing, kind of graceful edge.
I would be shocked if you didn't make it
all the way to the end of this thing.
Nell, leaning into, like, that deeper,
like, warmer, lower part of your register --
it was so stunning.
It really came across as "woman"
and sexy and strong.
Thank you. Yes, Nell!
Kelsea: RENZO, when I saw your song choice,
it made me excited and nervous at the same time
because Billie has this
beautiful breathiness to her voice,
but then there's some, like, oomph in that song too.
Watching you lean into both says a lot about your artistry,
and I think that you are going to have
a career to the moon and back.
Nell, there was parts of your voice in your upper register,
it reminds me a lot of a young Mariah Carey.
Mariah, that voice...
Oh, God, I had such a crush.
[ Laughter ]
And it was hard not to crush on you too.
You are a spectacular woman. Thank you.
RENZO, there's not a day that goes by
that I don't hear Adam going,
"RENZO! He would've been mine!"
[ Laughter ]
Literally, he'll be eating at catering
and just go, "RENZO!"
[ Laughing ]
I felt like you were in such control.
You were so understated.
That is a tough thing to do when you're trying to show off.
That just shows your integrity musically.
Congratulations to both of you.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Alright, John, you got a tough decision here in a minute.
But give us some thoughts on the knockout first, please.
Nell, it was sexy, it was poised.
To be able to do that song justice
and also make it feel fresh, it was quite a feat.
I have nothing but amazing things to say
about your performance. It was perfection.
Thank you so much.
And, RENZO, it was so cool watching you go
in and out of your head voice,
your chest voice, and then just rock out.
It just showed so much versatility in your voice.
Every time you're out here, you kind of go between genres.
It's really exciting to work with you
and see all the things that make you who you are as an artist.
[ Cheers and applause ]
High praise for both of your artists, John.
Got to be a difficult decision, but the time has come.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
**
The winner of this knockout...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
John, who is the winner of this knockout?
The winner of this knockout...
...is RENZO.
RENZO, congratulations!
You're going to the playoffs!
John: Nell -- everyone was so moved by her performance.
But the problem was she went against RENZO,
and he's genre defying, boundary defying.
You killed it, once again.
Because he's so different, I had to pick RENZO.
I'm going to playoffs. Let's go, Team Legend!
Nell, anything you want to say to your coach?
Nell: Thank you so much for the opportunity.
I mean, you are incredible.
Youare incredible!
Michael: If I had my steal,
I definitely would've stolen Nell.
It's tough to see people go when they're that good.
There's not one thing that Nell could have done better today.
Honestly, Legend has a... [ Chuckling ]
He has a legendary team.
She's too good to go home, but RENZO is RENZO.
-Hey. What's up? -How y'all doing?
-Good to see you. -Team Bublé's in the house. -That's right.
Being a part of this experience, we get to live this dream.
Congratulations. Thank you.
Excited to have you in the knockouts.
We're excited. John: Let's go!
The community that we've been building around here
with other artists and with the coaches,
it's just been such a fun time.
Alright, bro, you ready? I'm ready, man.
Is that just me or is there someone behind me?
I paired Adam and Carlos because
I think both of them have really beautiful voices.
I don't think I've seen your hair like this.
You haven't. It is glorious, my friend.
Michael: Adam's voice, there's like a soul/rock thing
that I absolutely love.
And then there's this sort of pop/opera-esque
thing that Carlos has.
Are you wondering why I have put you in this grouping?
I kind of feel like it's 'cause you know
we've been hanging out a lot.
Yes. That's exactly the reason.
This season is cool,
because all of the artists are so different.
They're both really musical, and I think
they're gonna complement each other in a big way.
So, what did you choose?
This is Allen Stone, "Unaware."
Musically, it's very me.
Adam D: I love blues, jazz, funk.
I grew up on a lot of classic rock.
* Every day, the deficit grows *
Yeah, man.
So, this song is the kind of music that I like to create.
* Papa always said *
There's a line in the song
that's like a father giving advice, right?
And so, my mom raised me a single mother
and played both roles. Yeah.
So this is a tribute to her.
That's beautiful, man. Yeah.
My mom, you could say she was a single mother by choice.
She did artificial insemination.
Back then, it was kind of a new thing.
It was a super courageous thing for her to do,
raising me by herself. Love you.
And there were times, too,
where I know she didn't know what to do,
but she didn't give up.
She showed up every time, and she continues to show up.
I made it to the knockouts.
Oh, my gosh, I am so proud of you.
You pursued what you wanted to pursue
and you're succeeding at it.
I love you so much. You don't...
Mwah!
* You say *
Adam's voice is what I want to be when I grow up.
[ Laughs ]
He is just pure soul.
And all of that while he's playing guitar.
So he's having, you know, to do this number.
I definitely want to win,
and so when I go out there, I'm gonna give it my all.
* You caaaare * [ Laughing ]
Aaaaah! [ Laughs ]
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Adam!
Oh, we can't make noise now.
Wow, no one's allowed to make noise.
You guys -- You guys suck as an audience,
just let me tell you,
I didn't really know you had that falsetto so comfortably.
You haven't heard it yet. No.
My only question is, can you do that
on national television when you're scared?
That's a great question.
Because if you can, my fellow coaches
will be choked that you're not on their team.
Thank you. The only thing I would say, just be you and sing it.
And if you do, then we'll believe you. Thank you.
Through the blinds, through the battle,
I've been nervous, and it's affected my performance.
In this knockout, it feels like a tipping point.
I have to really show what I can do.
I picked "You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott.
Oh, beautiful.
It just reminds me of my wife
and the fight that you put in for love.
How long have you guys been together? Four months.
You have just beat the L.A. average by one month.
Nah, it's beautiful, man. I'm so happy for you guys.
Thank you.
* There goes my heart beating *
Carlos: My wife Katherine and I got married,
and we basically high-fived, and then she said bye,
and I've spent our first few months married being here.
There couldn't be anyone else in the world
that would understand that.
And so these lyrics take a whole new meaning.
You had mentioned that you might want to hear me sing in Spanish,
so I have the second half of that verse in Spanish.
Are you kidding me? I'd love to hear it.
* Si yo pudiera sanar*
I'm from Puerto Rico, and singing in Spanish
was just something that we did so much as a family.
It's definitely a way for me to stay connected with who I am.
* And I'd climb every mountain * Wow.
Carlos, he's a professor. He teaches vocals.
Nice, man.
He's just a technical master.
Closing my eyes and really feeling the notes,
I mean, I was almost on the verge of tears,
so I'm a little intimidated.
* You are the reason *
Nice, Carlos. Beautiful, man. Thank you.
You also are showing me a different part
of your voice right now.
That high register. Mm.
It's really nice. You have great control.
Just make sure we hear the end of the vowel.
* Mountain *
Just because it gets lost. Sure.
You have this really tremendous opportunity
to sing this for the love of your life.
And as much as the people in the audience are important,
your wife watching is more important.
And I would love it if you could look down that lens,
be connected with her.
Boom! Yeah.
You know, I can see a little bit better
where Carlos wants to go as an artist with this song choice.
And honestly, the range is a lot further than I thought he went.
And Adam today was a surprise.
Just even more dynamics from the guy.
Thank you, guys. I don't know.
This is the fastest coaching I've ever had.
You guys, like... you did your work.
Congratulations on knowing who you are.
Thank you.
Honestly, it's gonna come down to the performance,
and whoever connects with those lyrics
in a deeper way is probably gonna be the one
that stays on Team Bublé.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes!
Look at me, like a proud daddy.
I'm like... [ Laughs ]
With "Unaware," here's Adam David.
**
* Every day, the deficit grows *
* You spend more than you own *
Sing, Adam!
* Papa always said to *
[ Audience cheers ]
* Keep a close eye on your authority *
* 'Cause you say that you care *
* And I was unaware *
**
* You say that you care *
Ohh!
* And I was unaware *
* You say that you care *
* And I was unaware *
* You say that you caaaaa-a-are *
* I was unaware *
* Ohhh *
* You say that you caaaare *
[ Cheers and applause ]
I love that!
Wow!
John: Carlos. Michael: Yeah, man.
All business, baby. [ Chuckles ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
[ Cheers and applause ]
Dang, Michael!
Now singing "You Are the Reason,"
here's Carlos Santiago.
**
* There goes my heart beating *
* 'Cause you are the reason *
* I'm losing my sleep *
* Please come back now *
* Si yo pudiera sanar*
* Lo que las tinieblas quisieron dañar*
* Yo entregaría*
* Todo mi vida*
* Por tu paz*
* 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 reasooooon *
* You are the reasooooo-o-on *
* I need you to hold me tonight *
* I'd climb every mountain *
* I'd swim every ocean *
* Just to be with you *
* And fix what I've broken *
* 'Cause I need you to see *
* That you are the reason *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful!
**
Wow!
Both of you just gave your best performances
that you've given on this show.
Carlos, I really felt your emotion.
And technically, every note felt really good.
I was very impressed with that, Carlos. Thank you.
And, Adam, the growl in your falsetto --
I was just, like, marveling at it
because it had so much texture and power.
Reminded me of, like, what Prince would do.
This is gonna be incredibly tough for Michael
'cause both of you knocked it out of the park.
So I don't envy your decision.
Sure. I appreciate your honesty.
Mm-hmm.
Adam: Adam, you got a great voice, man.
That upper crazy scream falsetto is, like, so hard to have.
Carlos, I felt so many moments where it was like, damn.
Like, there's so much greatness here.
You guys are both great.
He really kind of can't go wrong here.
[ Applause ]
Adam, there's a bit of a Gavin DeGraw quality
to your voice.
It's like a little smoky,
it's a little sweet, a little savory.
You got a barbecue voice!
[ Laughter ]
And I love barbecue, obviously.
I'm from Nashville, so...
Carlos, I noticed
the whole time you were just honed in,
and I could tell you were singing to one person.
I was singing it to my wife.
She's been incredibly supportive of me being here.
There's nothing more beautiful,
especially with a love song,
when you can tell that you are singing it for somebody.
Thank you. Thanks so much.
Daly: Thank you, coaches. Alright, Michael.
Tough decision here coming up in a minute,
but give us your thoughts on the knockout first.
It's been a joy working with both of you.
Carlos, you were just unbelievable.
You are a wonderful vocalist, and I loved it.
Congratulations.
Adam, you also sang that song for somebody.
I'm gonna try to do it without crying.
Yeah, my mom raised me as a single mother.
If there's anyone in the world
that I can share any of these wins with, it's her.
That's beautiful, man.
Makes me want to cry.
Listen, you're a character,
a character voice, and I love
that richness in your voice.
And both of you just showed up
and you just dominated.
And I'm just so proud of both you gentlemen.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Michael. The time has come.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
Wow.
[ Dramatic music plays ]
The winner of this knockout...
is Adam.
Adam, congratulations!
You are moving on to the playoffs.
I'm so excited. I'm here. I'm still here.
I'm still in it. [ Exhales sharply ]
Michael: Carlos is a great singer,
but Adam, for me, was the best artist.
He knows who he wants to be.
He has a really incredible, soulful voice.
Great dexterity, power, control of his pitch.
Can't wait to see what my Adam does in the playoffs.
Daly: Still to come, expert coaching...
You got to build the dynamic the whole time.
[ Vocalizing ]
Exactly! That's why you're my coach.
* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday *
Daly: ...extraordinary performances...
Hey! * I'd love to see L.A. *
* Yeah, keep holdin' on *
Yeah!
Daly: ...and the final steal of the season.
We got a steal!
[ Screams ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Laughter and applause ]
Stop. Let's not do that anymore.
Michael: Adam, sing "Feeling Good"!
Adam: They're dressed so nice.
I feel like I'm 15 years old right now.
No, dude, you look good. I'm cozy.
I'm just cozy like this.
No, it's like your uniform.
No, but, yeah, it feels like, ah!
I'm wearing that underneath.
Jaelen: Tie-breaker, right now.
[ Laughs ] Leave it to me.
I've lost eight games my entire life.
You keep track of that?
Yes. That's a little concerning.
'Cause I thought I was the best
Rock, Paper, Scissor-skizzerer ever.
I paired Hailey and Jaelen
together again because I really feel
like they bring out the best in each other.
The winner of this battle is Jaelen.
They both could easily enter into country music
and just take it by a storm right now.
I can't believe that we're paired together
a second time. I thought that was wild.
Personally, I got mixed feelings on it,
'cause you're not terrible to be around --
okay, so it's fun.
Wait, you gotta do like this. [ Laughs ]
But it is scary.
I want both of us to go through, like last time,
but I know she can only choose one.
Don't make me cry.
Okay. Hailey.
Yes. What did we pick?
I picked "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart."
Patsy Montana. Okay!
And the reason behind it is
you're always talking about the yodel in my voice.
The yodel!
Do you know "Blue" by Leann Rimes?
Yeah.
* Bluuuu-u-u-u-ue *
* I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart *
* I wanna learn to rope and ride *
Hailey is 19 years old,
and she is singing a classic country song.
That just shows she knows who she wants to be.
* Hear the coyotes howlin' *
Her voice is powerful, but in a different way.
It's a storyteller voice that hits you here.
[ Yodeling ]
**
This song represents my artistry
because it's very Western and classic country.
How much more classic can you get other than to yodel?
* Wanna ride Old Paint *
This is one of my favorites to sing back home at shows.
I gig at restaurants, bars, and little honky-tonks.
My favorite thing to do is to look out to the crowd
and be like, "Okay, who thinks I can yodel a little faster?"
And then I'm always like, "Oh, no,
you gotta be louder than that," and they start cheering so loud,
and then I just give it my all
and yodel as quickly as possible.
* Yee! *
Yeehaw!
This is my first time seeing your personality come through.
The yodel takes so much vocal effort,
and I think that all of your hyper thinking should go there.
And I think in the verses, you play.
It's a cheeky song, you know? Yeah.
It's like... It's kind of like this.
Like, that's the vibe of the song.
I'm most worried about my nerves.
If you get up there and you're nervous,
play a character.
You are you, but you are a magnified version of you.
Yes, I love that.
Hailey: Working with Kelsea has been so helpful for me.
In the past, I've let a little bit of my nervousness get to me.
I'm taking Kelsea's advice,
and hopefully that'll help me dial it down
and be able to hone in.
I'm so excited. I can't wait.
Okay, Jaelen, get up there!
I'm gonna follow that?
You do have to follow that.
Jaelen, what did you pick?
I picked "Dial Drunk" by Noah Kahan.
I'm so intrigued
because I hear you as such a traditional country singer.
And this song is country adjacent, which I love.
* I'm rememberin' *
* I promised to forget you now *
This song is not traditional country.
It's definitely a bit more folky.
But while it's not necessarily my style,
there's a lot of raw emotion in it.
I love songs that are emotional.
If they make you feel something, that makes them worth singing.
* So I ain't takin' any fault * Nice!
This song's about wanting a relationship connection
of some sort so bad that you'd do almost anything for it.
It has feelings of heartbreak.
Recently, me and my girlfriend of three years broke up.
There's definitely sadness, but I think
that's gonna make that performance shine that much more
'cause then I can channel those emotions into the song.
* I ain't proud of all the punches that I've thrown *
I want to show Kelsea that I can be more diverse
when it comes to songs.
* Sir, just let me call *
* I'll give you my blood alcohol *
Jaelen has a country-rooted voice,
but it has a quality that you're hearing
right now on country radio, like Wallen and Luke Combs.
There's this trend that's happening right now
that he really favors.
* I dial drunk, I'd die a drunk *
* I'd die for you *
-Whoo! -Whoo!
Ooh, that ending is smooth!
You have this grit.
Be careful to not give that part of your voice away
every time. Okay.
When the drums come in and you're vibing more,
it could be more impactful.
Okay. Also...
I want to see you...
Do-do-doo!
Move around a little bit? Do-do-doo!
And we're gonna go this way.
Moving's always gonna be a challenge, you know?
I don't dance much.
I can two-step, and that's about it.
When that chorus kicks in, move your boots.
I really want to win this knockout.
So it's definitely something I have to work on.
I believe so much in both of you.
I want Hailey to enjoy the crowd, really interact,
and then make sure that she is in her pocket for those yodels.
That's a cool song to pick.
With Jaelen, what I really want to see
in this performance is him have fun.
Golly, that's wild. [ Hailey laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
Singing "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart,"
here's Hailey Wright.
**
I love it already, man.
* I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart *
* I wanna learn to rope and ride *
* Wanna ride o'er the plains and the desert *
I love her. * Out west of the great divide *
* I wanna hear those coyotes howlin' *
* As the sun sets in the West *
* I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart *
* That's the life I love the best *
Come on!
[ Yodeling ]
**
Yeah!
Yeehaw!
Yeah!
**
* I wanna ride Old Paint *
* Goin' at a run *
* I wanna feel the wind in my face *
* A thousand miles from all these city lights *
* Goin' at a cowhand's pace *
* I wanna pillow my head *
* Near the sleeping herd *
* As the moon shines down from above *
* Wanna strum my guitar and yodel-le-hee-hee *
Whoo! * 'Cause that's the life I love *
[ Yodeling ]
**
* I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart *
* That's the life I love the best *
Heee!
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now, with "Dial Drunk," here's Jaelen Johnston.
**
* Rememberin' *
* I promised to forget you now *
* But it's rainin', and I'm calling drunk *
* And my medicine is drowning your perspective out *
* So I ain't takin' any fault *
* Am I honest still? *
* Am I half the man I used to be? *
* Doubt it, forget about it, whatever *
* It's all the same anyway *
* I ain't proud of all the punches that I've thrown *
[ Laughs ]
* In the name of someone I no longer know *
* For the shame of being young, drunk, and alone *
* Traffic lights and a transmitter radio *
* Honey, it rang and rang *
* Even the cops thought you were wrong for hanging up *
* I dial drunk, I'll die a drunk *
* I beg you, sir, just let me call *
* I'll give you my blood alcohol *
* I'll rot with all the burnouts in the cell *
* I'll change my faith, I'll kiss the badge *
* Let's wait, I swear she'll call me back *
* "Son, why do you do this to yourself?" *
* And I said *
* I ain't proud of all the punches that I've thrown *
* In the name of someone I no longer know *
* For the shame of being young, drunk, and alone *
* Traffic lights and a transmitter radio *
* Honey, it rang and rang *
* Even the cops thought you were wrong for hanging up *
* I dial drunk, I'd die a drunk *
* I'd die for you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
**
Way to go, Hailey, Jaelen!
Hailey, your voice is so stylized.
I love that old-school thing.
I miss Reba.
[ Laughter ]
She's still here.
[ Laughter ]
When someone like you walks up onstage and it's real,
I just love it.
Thank you very much.
Jaelen, every time I talk to you,
I try to do my deepest voice.
You looked the loosest that I've seen you.
You have such a distinct voice.
But I have to say for me, who I felt won this knockout,
it was Hailey.
Okay.
One of the interesting things about this particular knockout
is that it's a rematch from the battles.
It's so interesting that Kelsea is forcing
this difficult decision on herself once again.
Um... Rookie move!
Yodeling is not easy --
the intervals that somebody has to sing
without, like, jumping all over the pitch.
To watch you be able to do that so well,
Hailey, I was really impressed.
And then, Jaelen, you came out here with a lot of charisma
and your voice sounded great.
Both of them did an excellent job.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh!
So, I didn't realize it was a rematch. Yeah.
Here's what's crazy about that.
Jaelen, you're always on a base level of good that I'm a fan.
I turned around for you.
I would have chosen you in the battles.
But then Hailey gets saved, comes out here
and does what she did, and I'm thinking to myself,
if you guys are going best of seven, you know,
like, it's 1 to 1.
Welcome to the NBA.
With Hailey,
I want to see more because I feel like in a way
this is our first real shot of her best.
You guys are both great. Jaelen, you know I love you.
But I'm going with Hailey today.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Kelsea, tough decision coming up.
What did you think about the knockout?
I don't think that I've seen a jump from rehearsal to stage
as big as what you both just did.
Jaelen, I love that you picked "Dial Drunk"
because I wanted to see something a little more upbeat.
You moved so much. I'm so proud of you.
You were boot-scootin' boogiein' all over the stage.
Hailey, you were saying that you were a little bit nervous,
and this is time to kind of put personality out there.
We're yodeling. Let's go. Let's go, girls.
And I said, sometimes when I'm nervous,
I almost have to like become a character of myself.
And it helps my nerves. I like that.
I feel like you did that.
And I'm just...
I'm like, losing sleep.
Sorry.
[ Laughter ]
Ugh, okay. I feel queasy. Um...
It's a tough one, Kelsea. It really is.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
Oh, my God.
Mm!
[ Sighs ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Phew! Okay.
I am gonna go with...
...Jaelen.
Jaelen, congratulations!
You're moving on to the playoffs!
Jaelen: I really wasn't expecting that.
So I definitely feel like
I have a little something extra to prove next round.
Give it up one more time for Hailey Wright!
Jaelen versus Hailey was very tough
because I chose the artist to move forward
based on the whole time on "The Voice."
Whatever you need, I'm here.
And I did that because
the word I always use for Jaelen is steady.
Use it. Text me. Okay.
Hailey, since the battle, there was so much growth.
But Jaelen has this traditional-leaning voice
with that storytelling element,
and it feels not dissimilar to what we're hearing
on country radio right now.
I think he's a dark horse in this competition.
If I had a steal, I would have probably used it for Hailey.
She was just this authentic,
incredible artist that blew me away.
That was hard.
Daly: Who was the biggest mover
on the national leaderboard this week?
Play along on the "Voice" official app.
You could be the next fan to take the top spot.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Are you holding for someone?
I am. It's exactly what I'm doing.
Kelsea: I'm holding on to my steal
for someone not only unlike anyone else on my team,
but unlike anyone else on the show and beyond.
[ Laughs ] We're little "Charlie's Angels" girls.
Let's -- Let's go, baby. Let's go.
We have a redhead and a brunette. Let's go. Yes.
We're just missing our blonde. Look at us.
I paired Jacquelyn and Olivia for this knockout.
They're both powerful singers.
Olivia, she's a bit more sultry.
Not me nervous about to play piano for John Legend, okay.
And Jacquelyn, her voice is more piercing.
It is knockouts. Let's go.
What have you chosen for yourself?
I have chosen "Too Little, Too Late" by JoJo.
Oh, cool.
This song, she conveys so much emotion.
And I feel like that is what I want to do.
Amazing. And it's about heartbreak.
And I've gone through heartbreak. Channel that.
* Come with me, stay the night *
* You say the words, but, boy, it don't feel right *
My husband and I are high school sweethearts.
We were engaged for four months when I was 21 years old.
But we decided to break it off.
I was like, "I don't even know if I'm ready to be married."
* Let me on down *
I wrote a hundred songs while we were on our break,
and it kind of brought us back together stronger.
* Your chance has come and gone *
* Did you know it's just... *
So, 2021, we got engaged again,
and now we've been married for three years.
I really want to showcase to John
that I can sing pop-soul music
and, you know, put a little R&B spin on it.
* Yeah *
* Too little *
* Too late *
Jacquelyn really wants to do a pop-soul kind of vibe,
and this song really is a great choice for her.
I just want to make sure she really connects with this song,
delivers a passionate, beautiful performance.
* Late *
Wow. Your range is crazy.
Let's think about the ending.
Because you're giving us so much passion
leading up to that ending,
having it drop off feels like it leaves you hanging.
Right. I think the approach needs to be,
don't be so mellow at the end. Mm. Okay.
It might just be a matter of just staying in your chest voice
and -- and making the ad libs more passionate.
Okay. Maybe don't end on the run.
End on the lyric. Lyric.
* A little too late *
* It's just too little too late *
Olivia: Jacquelyn is an amazing singer.
She's riffing her way around. Her tone is crazy.
It's gonna be great.
In order to win this knockout,
I want to show a different side of myself.
I want to show John that I can handle a bigger number.
Olivia, I see you have a keyboard there.
Yeah, I'm taking a risk. I decided I would play.
Alright, I love it.
It shows people you're multitalented,
you're a musician.
If it works, it really works.
Okay.
* Last dance *
* Last chance *
I'm singing "Last Dance" by Donna Summer.
This song is about living in the moment
and living every single day as if it's your last.
Yes. * You *
My dad passed away 14 years ago.
He had early-onset Alzheimer's
that started when I was a teenager.
* To guide me *
I had tried to prepare myself as much as I could.
But you're never really prepared for certain things in life.
If I could go back in time, I would spend every day with him.
* 'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so bad *
He was so supportive of my music.
I think he would love to -- to see this.
* So let's dance *
John: Olivia, she took a little bit of a left turn for me here.
She picked a disco song.
* Tonight * Yeah.
I see her as more sultry and jazzy.
If she nails it, it can really add some dimension
to how she's perceived by the coaches and by our audience.
* Ohhhhhh *
Whoo! Alright. Okay.
You went big at the end there.
That was a note right there. Alright.
I like it on the piano. Okay. I like it, too.
When you're singing on the beginning,
just make sure you give me vocal. Yeah.
Sometimes it felt like
you weren't completely focused on the vocal.
Your tone is so gorgeous.
I just want it to really ring through.
Especially on that slow part,
you just want it to be like butter, you know?
Alright. Cool.
John is an amazing coach.
He's been really good for me
because I want to be a contemporary R&B artist.
He's very intuitive. He's very musical.
And I love the feedback.
You're giving it style at the beginning,
more, like, seduction, more flavor.
So I want to keep that flavor and style... Yes.
...find a few style and grace moments
even in the up-tempo part.
Love that. Yes. Okay?
This is another one of those times when I'm like,
"How am I going to decide?"
I'm just going to see who delivers in the moment
when it really counts.
When the pressure's on, who delivers?
That's who's gonna win the knockout.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo! Jacquelyn!
With "Too Little, Too Late," here's Jacquelyn George.
**
* Mmmm *
* Come with me, stay the night *
* You say the words, but, boy, it don't feel right *
* What do you expect me to say *
* You know it's just too little too late *
* You take my hand and you say you've changed *
* But, boy, you know your begging don't fool me *
* Because to you it's just a game *
* You know it's just too little too late *
* So let me on down *
* 'Cause time has made me strong *
* I'm starting to move on *
* I'm gonna say this now *
* Your chance has come and gone *
* Did you know *
* It's just too little too late *
* A little too wrong *
* And I can't wait *
* You know all the right things to say *
* You know it's just too little too late *
* You say you dream of my face *
* But you don't like me *
* You just like the chase *
* To be real it doesn't matter anyway *
* You know it's just too little too late *
* I'm in love *
* With all my heart, baby *
* That's the way to live *
* Oh *
Ooh, yeah. * Oh *
* Just too little too late *
* Yeah, yeah *
* Too little *
* Too late *
* Oooo *
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
* You know it's just too little too late *
* You just like the chase, baby *
* Oh *
* Ah-ah, ooh-oooooh *
* You know it's just too little too late *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
Yes. Yes.
Let's go, Olivia!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, Olivia!
Now with "Last Dance," here's Olivia Kuper Harris.
* Ooo *
* Last dance *
* Last chance *
* For love *
* Oh *
* I need you *
Whoo!
* By me *
* Beside me *
* To guide me *
* Oh, I do *
* To hold me *
* To scold me *
* 'Cause when I'm bad *
* I'm so *
* Bad *
Damn!
* So let's dance the last dance *
* Let's dance the last dance *
* Tonight *
* Last dance *
* Last chance *
* For love *
Whoo! Hey!
* Yes, it's my last chance * Yeah!
* For romance tonight *
* Oh, I *
* I need you by me *
* Beside me to guide me, babe *
* To hold me, to scold me *
* 'Cause when I'm bad *
* I'm so, so bad *
* So, come on, baby *
* Dance that dance *
* Come on, baby *
* Dance that dance *
* Come on, baby *
* Let's dance tonight *
* Oh ohhhh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah!
Wow.
Wow. Well, you know, I had the unique pleasure
of turning around and being denied by both of you.
[ Laughter ]
Jokes aside, Jacquelyn, the crazy falsetto
you hit at the end was wild. Yeah.
You did a great job tonight, Jacquelyn.
You really, really did. Thank you.
Olivia, you really kind of blew away my expectations tonight.
That was big-time wow.
Wow. Thank you.
Jacquelyn, I love that song choice
'cause it allowed you to play at the knockouts at "The Voice."
So, I'm so proud for you that you took that in for yourself. Yes.
Oh. Thank you.
Olivia, that first part made me want to go home
and make out with my boyfriend.
It was so strong and sexy.
And then you got up and you showed, like, the playful side.
As Adam would say, in very caveman terms, big-time wow.
[ Laughter ]
Did you just make fun of me? You made fun of me.
I did make fun of you.
Thanks a lot.
Michael: Big-time wow.
Both the song choices literally made me
want to go and make out with Kelsea's boyfriend, too.
[ Laughter ]
Jacquelyn, you need to be a Disney princess.
There's such sweetness
and there's such youth in that voice.
I thought you killed it.
Thank you.
Olivia, this was the first time in Season 27
that we've seen someone play keyboards.
I love that. You know, it allows you to center in on your pitch.
And when you sing on your vowels,
there's a Celine Dion sound to your voice. Wow.
I will not be saying which one I choose
because I feel like both of you killed it.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Alright, John, what did you think of the knockout?
I'm so proud of both of you.
Jacquelyn, you know, everyone's raving about your soprano,
and it is really special.
Like, very few people can effortlessly sing
those high notes that you sing with such clarity and beauty.
You should be so proud of yourself.
Thank you, John.
Olivia, you gave such a confident performance.
It felt like you knew when to be more sultry and sexy,
when to have more fun with it.
It was just beautiful throughout.
Thank you.
John, tough decision here, but the time has come.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
The winner of this knockout...
...is Olivia.
Olivia, congratulations.
You are in the playoffs for Team Legend.
Olivia: I wanted to show a different side of myself.
I'm so happy that they loved it.
Team Legend. Let's go.
Give it up for Jacquelyn George. Thank you.
Jacquelyn, the super-high range that she's able to do
is pretty stunning.
But Olivia -- Wow.
She nailed it with style, with control.
And when she leans into that jazzy tone, it's really special.
And there's really no one else like her in the competition.
That was better than rehearsal by, like, a significant amount.
It's like every note she was like,
"Oh, I'm gonna manipulate you. I got you."
That was awesome. Bro, she, like, had full command of that.
John: Yeah.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Marker.
[ Speaks foreign language ]
Kameron: Being here in the knockouts,
like, it's baffling to me.
I'm a kid from Kansas. I'm in Hollywood.
Should I shrink down like this, make you look taller like that?
Yeah. [ Laughs ]
What's happening, my people? Kameron: Not much.
Just chilling. Wow. This is the slowest walk anyone's made.
[ Speaking in slow motion ]
Jadyn versus Kameron,
I paired them together because they're both young,
incredibly sweet voices, dulcet tones.
Either one of them could go on to be pop stars.
So, what's up, eh?
Excited. Are you excited?
This is, like, still like a dream to me.
For me, too.
No, seriously, like, I love this part.
I do too. It's fun. This is so amazing.
I'm very excited. Look where I am.
[ Laughs ]
So I'm singing "Keep Holding On" by Avril Lavigne.
Wow. It's like a Canadian fest today.
I love performing rock.
* You're not alone *
* Together we stand *
But I do have a softer voice.
And this song is rock,
but it still has that softer side to it.
So I think it's, like, a perfect mix.
* Keep holdin' on *
Being in Nebraska and there not being,
like, a ton of opportunities... Yeah.
...I just kind of kept in the back of my mind,
like, keep holding on.
Yeah, you've done incredibly well.
I think my younger self would be very proud of myself.
She's just a little weird kid
that didn't really know where to fit in.
I feel like I fit in in entertainment
'cause you can be weird and it's entertaining.
* Ooh * As a kid, I always wanted to do musical theater and act.
I knew I wanted to be onstage.
Now performing as an artist, it's like a safe space
just to kind of express myself and have fun.
* Keep holdin'... *
Kameron: Her voice, I would kind of compare it
to, like, Billie Eilish,
maybe a little bit of Evanescence in there.
I was shaking in my boots a little bit, you know.
She's amazing.
Thank you. [ Laughs ]
I like watching how shy you are.
The high notes, if they're weird for you...
They're a little weird for me. Then change them.
Choose the notes that are best suited
to your voice and your range.
You're not doing a cover. Yeah.
You're doing an interpretation. Okay.
I don't have a massive, rangy voice.
So instead of doing the runs, I just make it mine.
There's a charisma and an X factor that she has,
and you would think that one of the things
that she has to work on is the confidence,
but it's one of the things that makes her so endearing.
My daughters and I have Taylor Swift dance parties.
At some point, no joke,
I'm gonna be in my kitchen in Vancouver,
and I'm gonna be asking for your song,
and then I'm gonna dance with my daughters,
and I'm gonna be so proud of myself,
'cause I was here and I got to be
a little itty-bitty, baby part of it with you.
I do see her having a career, filling up arenas.
I think a lot of young women are gonna relate to her.
She's a star in the making.
What Avril Lavigne song have you chosen, Kameron?
Kameron: None that I'd be able to sing.
Is it an Alanis Morissette song? Mnh-mnh.
Jann Arden. Mnh-mnh.
I'm gonna go for more Canadian artists just hoping.
See, I was about to say, I don't know anybody you just said.
[ Laughter ]
I'm singing "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur.
It's the first song I learned on the guitar,
but it is a hard, hard song for me to sing.
Why? The falsetto part of it.
I like that you challenge yourself.
I like that.
* Then you smiled over your shoulder *
Kameron: I like how being a singer-songwriter,
you can give people a feeling.
* To my chest * Nice.
James Arthur completely writes on feelings,
and this song portrays who I want to be as an artist.
It's about wanting to stay with somebody you love.
My stepdad, he showed me how a woman should be treated.
He worships the ground that my mom walks on.
He's been in my life since I was a little baby.
I've always called him Dad.
Farther I've been on this show, pressure definitely builds.
I love seeing my family happy.
If I made it to playoffs, they'd be going crazy in the stands.
* Just say you... * Jadyn: Watching Kameron's rehearsal, I'm very nervous.
He started singing his falsetto, I was like...[Sighs]
It is encouraging me to, like, get it together.
* I wanna live with you *
Michael: When you look at the music of James Arthur,
you see this eclectic kind of soul pop.
You could see Kameron going that way.
But what I really dig about Kameron,
he brings something very different.
It's just a matter of who he is as an artist
and his ability to find stuff that he can make his own.
Your falsetto sounds so pretty.
I didn't know you could do that. That's pretty good.
Thank you. Nerves.
They always get to me.
How do you deal with them?
What I like to do before I go onstage,
I like to close my eyes. Mm-hmm.
Then you say, "Hey, thank you so much
for giving me the gift of falling in love with music.
Thank you for giving me this chance."
And you'll understand that it's a gift.
Once you sing the first few notes,
things are gonna be okay. Yeah.
Seriously, no matter what happens,
be in the moment and enjoy every single second.
And you don't have to look at me when you're singing,
'cause it's weird. I got you. Yeah, I was trying not to.
I was, like, looking at that.
I got these big green eyes
that will just suck you in like a tractor beam.
I was talking about, like, your smile.
Like, everybody talks about the big old pearlies you got.
That's what everybody talks about.
Oh, my God.
This matchup between Jadyn and Kameron,
both of them are gonna have nerves, and that happens.
They're young, and this is a really scary situation.
But whoever has the most potential,
that's who's gonna go through to the playoffs.
[ Cheers and applause ]
With "Keep Holding On," here's Jadyn Cree.
**
* You're not alone *
* Together we stand *
* I'll be by your side *
* You know I'll take your hand *
* When it gets cold *
* And it feels like the end *
* There's no place to go *
* You know I won't give in *
* No, I won't give in *
Yeah, girlfriend.
* Keep holdin' on *
* 'Cause you know we'll make it through *
* Just stay strong *
* 'Cause you know I'm here for you *
* I'm here for you *
* There's nothing you can say *
* There's nothing you can do *
* And there's no other way when it comes to the truth *
* So keep holding on *
* 'Cause you know I'm here for you *
* Hear me when I say, when I say I believe *
* Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny *
* Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Keep holdin' on * * Holdin' *
* 'Cause you know we'll make it through *
* There's nothing you can say, nothing you can do * * Just stay strong *
* There's no other way when it comes to the truth * * 'Cause you know I'm here for you *
* Keep holdin' on *
* 'Cause you know we'll make it through *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah.
Yeah! Yes, Jadyn.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Michael: Go, Kameron.
You got this, brother.
[ Laughter ]
You can do it!
Kelsea: Oh, my word.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now with "Say You Won't Let Go," here's Kameron Jaso.
**
* I met you in the dark *
* You lit me up *
* You made me feel as though *
* I was enough *
* We danced the night away *
* We drank too much *
* I held your hair back when *
* You were throwing up *
* Then you smiled over your shoulder *
* For a minute I was stone-cold sober *
* I pulled you closer to my chest *
* And you asked me to stay over *
* I said, I already told you *
* I think that you should get some rest *
* I knew I loved you then *
* But you'd never know *
* 'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go *
* I knew I needed you *
* But I never showed *
* I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old *
* Just say you won't let go *
* I wanna live with you *
* Even when we're ghosts *
* 'Cause you were always there for me when I needed you most *
* So I wrote this song for you *
* Now everybody knows *
* That it's just you and me until we're grey and old *
* Just say you won't let go *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Okay.
Nice, Kam.
Wow. That was so good, both of you.
That was really beautiful.
Kameron, I feel like this is my favorite performance of yours,
especially on the lower parts and the mid parts of the song.
The only thing that felt a little bit, like,
on less secure footing was the falsetto,
but the texture of your voice sounded so good.
Thank you. I appreciate that. Thank you.
And, Jadyn, I felt like just your tone,
it's really cool and different.
It's like you want to hear records with that kind of voice.
It's this combination of, like, scratchy
but also, like, airy and gentle at the same time.
I would choose Jadyn.
Jadyn: Thank you so much.
Adam: I'm gonna start with you, Kameron.
It wasyour best performance.
And you know what's awesome, man?
Your lower register, it is dialed.
And, Jadyn, you know, every time I see you sing,
I just become a bigger and bigger fan of yours,
the purity of your voice.
And you're so different than everything else
that's currently on the competition.
So I would definitely be going with Jadyn.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Kameron, you picked a song by James Arthur.
You have a very similar quality in your voice to James Arthur.
Amazing.
When I started writing songs,
guess who I listened to all the time.
Taylor Swift.
And by the time I finally got into the opportunities
to be in front of, like, a record label or whatever,
I'll never forget, I was 14,
and I sang him a song called "Flawless."
Her single was "Fearless."
[ Laughter ] And he looked at me
and he said, "There's already a Taylor Swift."
Wow. And it broke my little 14-year-old heart at the time...
I'm gonna kill that guy. ...because it's all I wanted.
I'm just saying that to you
because when you have opportunities
to keep playing songs,
make sure that you're still in your individuality.
That's my biggest note for you.
Thank you, thank you.
That was a cool story, by the way.
It didn't help that your second single
was called "Take It Off," either.
[ Laughter ]
That's my next single. No one knows about it yet.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Michael, before you tell us who won,
what'd you think of the knockout?
Kam, I'm deeply impressed by the work you've put in.
I think that you're gonna be a star.
And I just love watching you come out
in the biggest, scariest moment and executing.
Thank you so much.
Jadyn, my favorite part about you
is that you don't know how great you are,
and I find it refreshing.
You have a special voice. It cuts through.
People, you know, they're gonna love you for you.
And I'm so proud of you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Alright, Michael, we need to know,
who is the winner of this knockout.
[ Down-tempo music plays ]
The winner of this knockout...
...is Jadyn.
Jadyn Cree, congratulations.
You are moving on to the playoffs.
Michael: Jadyn has a really beautiful, clear, unique voice.
It's one of those voices
that we're gonna hear on the radio one day.
Wow. Where did that come from?
Of both seasons that I've been here,
I think she may have more star quality
than anyone I've seen before.
I think she's gonna win this thing.
Amazing. I'm so happy for you. Thank you so much.
Congratulations.
I'm looking forward to just elevating everything.
Alright, see you at playoffs.
Team Bublé!
Kam, anything you want to say to your coach?
Kameron: I've had the greatest time of my life here.
I just thank you for that so much.
My pleasure. Kameron Jaso!
It's really incredibly sad to see Kameron go home
'cause he's such a good kid.
But you're dealing with a group of elite artists.
And this is what happens trying to win
one of the greatest competitions on the planet.
It's just -- It was never gonna be easy.
He sounded great. I was pleasantly surprised.
Just shows you how much everybody improves, man.
It's crazy.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
I have my steal left, but I'm being very strategic.
I remember who I fought for before,
and I have my eye on a couple people
that I'm just -- I'm being very particular about.
Darius J: Are you excited? Conor: Yeah, I'm ready to go.
This is a door, and we're gonna walk through it.
Yeah, I'm excited. But on this one, Adam Levine is on the other side.
Yeah, true.
Adam: I paired Conor and Darius J for this one.
Ooh, look at you guys.
I think Darius has faced adversity in the battle rounds.
Kelsea and Michael tried to snag him from me.
I gotta stick with Adam. Yeah!
Adam: So if Darius is gonna make it through.
I think in a weird way, like, he has to go against the best.
And Conner's one of the best I have on my team.
So tell me about the song.
I'm singing "Forever Young" by Alphaville.
Cool. It's one of those songs
that feels, like, inherently iconic to me.
It's also scary. 'Cause it's all here.
Yeah, man, the whole song is like that.
A few tours ago,
I'd sing that refrain at the end of that song.
Oh, sweet. It's, like, tough.
Conor picked "Forever Young."
It's a great, challenging song.
It's a sing-it-to-the-rafters song, which I always appreciate,
'cause, you know, it's good to have those big moments.
So he definitely won my approval there.
* Do you really want to live forever *
* Oh, and ever *
I picked this song 'cause I tend to really love synthesizers
and electronic sounds,
so it's kind of like the music I produce at home for myself.
* Forever young *
I'm a full-time musician in L.A.
About four years ago, I taught myself to produce music,
and ever since then, I feel like
I've really started to grow into my artistry,
just because I want to push boundaries
and do new things that people haven't seen or heard before.
And this song is like an epitome of that,
because Alphaville decided to do it in a way
that is heavily synthesized and lots of electronic instruments.
So this is a cool opportunity.
So you have one of those unique problems
where, like, everything you sing sounds good.
Oh, thanks, man.
I just want it to soar a little more, you know?
Like, the original soars like crazy. Yeah.
You know, it's like... I'm missing some of that. Yeah.
Everyone knows * I want to live forever young *
* Do you really want to live *
Like -- Like, that stuff's important.
'Cause I change stuff all the time
when I sing the songs that I've been singing for years.
Of course. But there's those things you can't change
'cause they need to be able to sing them with you.
Yeah.
* So many adventures couldn't happen today *
Adam: Conor's one of those, like, tried-and-true
world-class-ability singers.
If Conor just continues to be Conor,
I think he's gonna be okay.
Key-wise, it didn't, like --
like, shimmer the way I wanted it to.
Yeah, dude, exactly.
I think I just want a little more edge.
Man: Yeah, yeah. Let's give it edge.
Switched a little bit to electric.
See if that gives you more of the vibe.
Not only is Adam giving me stellar vocal notes,
he's also producing the song.
* Forever young * Now I hear it.
* I want to be forever young *
It was really cool to see Adam work in that way,
'cause that's something that I want to do
with my own career, as well.
That felt better.
That's way better without acoustic,
and it's a better key for you.
I think we needed to make those little -- I do, too, yeah.
Alright, Darius. Yeah.
It's your turn. Conor: Let's go, baby.
The song I want to do is "American Boy" by Estelle.
That song back then was just, like, destroying.
Yeah. Just happy.
And I think that represents who I am as an artist, as well.
* Hey, mister *
* It's really, really nice to meet you *
* I just met this 5-foot-7 guy *
I chose this song because it matches my personality.
It's super fun, super bubbly.
You love this song because it puts you in a good mood,
just like Darius J.
* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day *
* Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. *
This artist I want to be is the type of artist
that creates a feeling.
I'm very genre-fluid.
I'm also very outfit-fluid, as well.
I love my outfits and my look to show my personality.
Another way that I like to show my personality
is through changing the colors of my beard.
So one day you're gonna see Mr. Blue Beard.
One day you're gonna see Mr. Red.
There's literally nothing I will not wear.
Feathers. Give me big lights. Give me Vegas.
Give me more. [ Laughs ]
First of all, great. I love you.
I love you singing the song. Oh, I love you, too.
The biggest challenge with this song,
I think, is that it can stay too even.
Yeah. Like, it's not a big vocal.
It's cool. It's playful and fun.
We got to do something here.
You got to build the dynamic, like, the whole time.
What about this for that last chorus?
[ Both vocalizing ]
Exactly. That's why you're my coach.
That's right, damn it!
* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day *
Adam: Darius, he's more than just his singing voice.
He's such a great, flashy, awesome, fun performer.
I like how every time he gets up there,
it's just about the total package
of the -- of the performance for him.
* Boy *
Darius J: Adam has helped me grow.
He's given me the confidence, kooky as Darius J wants to be,
but he's also challenged me to push it even further vocally.
I want to show Adam that he made the right choice by saving me.
Thank you, bro.
You guys are ready. I'm ready.
Let's go, Conor. Hey!
I'm nervous because Darius is an incredible singer.
May the best man win. [ Laughing ]
And boisterous and colorful and loud.
I don't worry about you guys. Okay, yeah.
This is gonna be a really tough knockout.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
Oh, baby.
Okay, Darius.
There he is.
Let's go!
Now with "American Boy," here is Darius J.
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* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day *
* Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. *
* I really want to come kick it with you *
* You'll be my American boy *
Hey! Listen. He said...
* "Hey, mister, it's really, really nice to meet you" *
* I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type *
* I like the way he's speaking *
* His confidence is peaking *
* Don't like his baggy jeans *
* But I might like what's underneath them *
Whoo! * And, no, I ain't been to MIA *
* I heard that Cali never rains *
* And New York's heart awaits *
* First let's see the West End *
* I'll show you to my brethren *
* I'm liking this American boy *
Shh. [ Giggles ]
* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day *
* Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. *
* I really want to come kick it with you *
* You'll be my American boy *
* American boy *
* Would you be my love, my love * Wow!
* Would you be mine *
* Would you be my love, my love *
* Would you be mine *
* Could you be my love, my love * * My love, my love *
* Would you be my American boy *
* Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day *
* Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. *
* I really want to come kick it with you *
* You'll be my American boy *
* American bo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-y *
* Oh *
Hey!
* Will you be my American boy *
* American boy *
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Too good.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, Conor!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
With "Forever Young," here's Conor James.
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* Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while *
* Heaven can wait, we're only watching the skies *
* Hoping for the best but expecting the worst *
* Are you gonna drop the bomb or not? *
* Can you imagine when this race is won *
* Turn our golden faces straight to the sun *
* Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune *
* To music played by the, the mad men *
* Forever young *
* I want to be forever young *
* Do you really want to live forever *
* Forever and ever? *
* Forever young *
* I want to be forever young *
* Do you really want to live forever *
* Forever young *
Hey!
* Some are like water, some are like the heat *
* Some are a melody and some are the beat *
* Sooner or later, they all will be gone *
* Why don't they stay young? *
* So many adventures couldn't happen today *
* So many songs we forgot to play *
* So many dreams swinging out of the blue *
* We'll let them come true *
* Forever young *
* I want to be forever young *
* Do you really want to live forever *
* Oh, and ever *
* Forever young *
* I want to be forever young *
Hey!
* Do you really want to live forever *
* Forever young *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow! Yeah, Conor.
Yeah!
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Yeah! Yeah, that's right! Yeah.
Well, I just really thoroughly enjoyed that.
You guys both have such
this, like, beautiful individuality to you.
And there is no world that anyone's going home.
It can't happen. That's, like -- It's illegal.
Let's go!
And I wouldn't do good in jail, so...
[ Laughter ]
I would be great in jail.
I don't know if that's true. Anyway...
Conor, I love your voice. I love its control.
I don't know if that was the best choice of song.
There were limitations structurally that -- that --
You could have picked -- You can sing the alphabet, my friend.
You can sing anything. Thank you.
Darius, you lead with joy.
And let me say, you look absolutely beautiful.
This old thing. [ Laughs ]
And I love watching you.
You're owning every part of yourself.
You sounded great. I loved the performance.
Honest to God, both of you are so adorable
and so talented that I could not make a choice.
Good luck, Ad.
Darius, I was one of the writers on that song.
And you just made it so fresh.
It made you forget about the original.
It just made you focus on your personality.
You are excelling really at connecting with the audience.
So congratulations.
Conor, you've consistently been
one of the best vocalists on this show.
Now, what I will say,
I want to feel a little bit more emotion, passion, pathos.
And part of it's about picking the songs
that make you feel that.
But just know your voice should be in the finale on this show.
All you have to do is to make sure you continue
to have a relationship with the audience.
And so Darius was more compelling today.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Adam, obviously, decision is yours.
Darius, first of all, really great job
of turning this into, like,
an even more high-energy performance.
That was a hard thing to do.
You definitely accomplished that today.
So congratulations, man. Thank you. Thank you.
And then, Conor, it was a great performance.
And that song's a very difficult song to sing.
And you sung the crap out of it.
So, I mean, between your voice
and then, Darius, your showmanship,
honestly, this knockout round
felt like you were both finalists.
Good job, Conor. You too.
Daly: Adam, you got a tough decision to make here.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
I have a feeling the universe is gonna do as it should here.
The winner of this knockout...
...is Conor.
Conor, congratulations!
Adam: The possibilities are kind of limitless with Conor.
That dude can just sing like very few people can.
Great job, Conor.
His soulfulness, I want to lean into that even more.
He's gonna be around a while.
Thank you guys. Thank you.
Coaches, let me remind you that Darius is available to steal.
Whoa! I've been waiting for this for so long!
We have a steal!
Darius is back in this competition.
Let's go!
I think Darius is so special.
He has this certainty about him and this joy and quirkiness.
I don't think I have anyone on my team at that level
of full-encompassing performer.
It's getting Darius. Yeah.
I've fought so hard for Darius since the jump.
You are such an artist,
and my gut is telling me that I can do this with you.
I love you.
And I finally got him on my team.
I finally got him.
I knew you weren't going anywhere, yeah.
I am so giddy to work with Darius J in the playoffs.
He's such a good dude. You can't not love him.
Team Ballerini. [ Giggles ]
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