[ Harry Styles' "Golden" plays ]
* Hey! *
* Na-na, na na-na na *
* Na-na *
* You're so golden *
* I'm out of my head *
* And I know that you're scared because hearts get broken *
**
* I know that you're scared because I'm so open *
* Na-na, na na-na na *
* You're so golden *
* I'm out of my head *
* And I know that you're scared because hearts get broken *
**
Ryleigh: I was feeling a little bit nervous
about the fact that the blind audition is coming up.
Any time something big happens in my life,
I always do a tarot reading beforehand.
So I asked the deck,
how was my blind audition gonna go?
I'm really looking forward to it after that reading.
It gave me a lot of hope
for what's to come.
**
[ Laughs ] My name is Ryleigh Modig.
I'm 18 years old,
and I'm from Spencer, Massachusetts.
My dad, Wayne, what a guy.
Hello.
Ryleigh: He's a businessman during the day.
Then by night, he comes home, and he puts on like a tank top,
and you can see his, like, sleeve of tattoos,
and he plays his guitar, and we record music.
For as long as I remember,
he would let me come up on stage and sing with him
when he would do gigs.
He's just always been a huge inspiration,
and performing with my dad on stage
had an impact on the fact that that's what I want to do
for the rest of my life.
[ Strums guitar ] Growing up,
I feel like music was a really good outlet for me.
Being gay and knowing that I was different,
I've struggled with anxiety and depression.
After I came out, I lost a lot of friends.
Everybody turning against you,
the things that people are saying about you --
obviously, that is awful for your mental health.
But I feel like the biggest battle for me
was definitely trying to love myself
and accept myself for who I am.
* Hey * For my blind audition, I am singing
"When the Party's Over" by Billie Eilish.
This song means the world to me
because it's about not wanting
to lie about how you feel about things,
and I feel like I shouldn't have to lie about who I am
and I shouldn't have to lie about who I love.
Billie Eilish is so comfortable in her own skin,
and it just inspired me.
I was like, "Why can't I just be like that?"
* I love me! *
Ryleigh: I just went with it.
I shaved my head. I started going to concerts.
I made new friends.
I wanted to be me so people could see
that there's nothing to be afraid of.
* I love me! *
Woman: It was awful seeing her struggle,
but she shaved her head and found herself.
And it's been amazing ever since.
To see her on "The Voice,"
being the person that she wants to be,
it's been an amazing journey for her, I think,
and we're -- we're very proud of her.
Ryleigh: My family is so supportive.
They just love me for who I am.
I am forever grateful
for everything that you've done for me.
We love you. Love you.
If I could tell my younger self one thing,
it would just be to live your truth
because there's light at the end of the tunnel.
**
Yay! Yay!
Here she comes.
You guys are fun.
I like you guys. [ Chuckles ]
I like you sometimes.
[ Both chuckle ]
Ryleigh: When I walk up to the mike,
I just want to pour my emotion out for them
and tell a story that I hope
that they can connect with.
I see the lights.
[ Sighs heavily ]
* Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh *
**
* Don't you know *
* I'm no good for you *
* I've learned to lose *
* You can't afford to *
* Tore my shirt *
* To stop you bleeding *
* But nothing ever *
* Stops you leaving *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yay!
Ryleigh: * Quiet when I'm coming home * Oh, my God.
* And I'm on my own *
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* I like it like that *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh *
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* I like it like that *
* Let's just let it go *
* Let me let you go *
* Quiet when I'm coming home *
* And I'm on my own *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* I like it like that *
What?! Yes! [ Cheers and applause ]
Ooh! That was smooth.
**
Kelly: Whoo!
You better sing those runs!
Hi.
What is your name? And where are you from?
My name is Ryleigh Modig.
I'm 18, and I'm from Spencer, Massachusetts.
Ryleigh, excellent song choice. I love that song.
Thank you. And I think the reality is,
you have the kind of tone and voice
that speaks to my soul.
-Whoa. Ooh. -Wow!
So let's -- let's make this happen.
Kelly: Aw, I can't do that thing.
See, I'm not -- I'm not -- Oh!
Kelly, I'm gay.
Yes! Aw! [ Laughs ]
Yes! None of that worked!
Your powers did not work on her!
It's not about that.
Turns out, I'm the only female present!
[ Cheers, laughter ] Finally.
Oh, Ryleigh.
The thing that was
so captivating about your voice
was the power of your vibrato.
Thank you so much. It makes everything you say
sound a little bit more emotional and dramatic.
And that's your secret weapon.
Pick your coach wisely, and they'll help you use it.
Thank you.
Ryleigh, I think that there were some things
about the performance that were not perfect.
One thing Iknow how to do is coach nerves.
And the other person that turned their chair
has said many times
that she has trouble coaching nerves.
Each day I show up on set to this show,
I'm incredibly nervous, so when it comes to nerves,
I think, you know, it could be a natural fit. That was good.
I don'tcoach nerves well.
But you didn't come across as nervous.
What you came across -- and I dorelate to --
is you get lost in it.
You start singing... Yeah.
...and it's almost like you are the character
in that movie that you are singing about,
and I do that all the time.
I cry very easily. Everyone knows.
And how you sang that song was so unbelievably rad. Thanks!
I feel like this should've been a four-chair turn,
but it's fine. Oh!
And I just think you're really cool,
and I would love -- I think you'recool!
Okay! Well, let's do this. I also think you're very cool.
I think you'rereally cool. Just wanted to make sure I said that.
Me and my mom saw both "Jumanji" movies. Yes!
Oh, my gosh! I will be honest with you.
I love "Jumanji" movies. I love that.
I'm gonna be real with you, too.
You would look real cute in my jacket,
but that's all. I -- I would.
I would. Hi, Ryleigh.
Hi. So, in your mind,
it was the nerves kind of got to you.
Absolutely. I know where you're going with this, Blake.
I'm not going anywhere. Now you're not!
I don't do that anymore.
Ok-- [ Laughter ]
"Anymore." If you know what the issue is
and you know what each coach can specialize in,
then there you go.
I specialize in winning. Whoa!
I have won three times on this show,
and I'm just saying, I can win.
That's a good point. Nick: I just want to say this.
I'm not gonna claim to know
all the -- the -- the things you need to do to be perfect,
'cause it seems like you got all those tools yourself.
I'd love to just be there to help.
Thank you.
Ryleigh, you've got to make a choice.
Who do you pick as your coach?
* I had a dream that someday * Um...
* I would just fly, fly away *
Okay. * I always knew I couldn't stay *
* So I had a dream that I'd just fly away *
I'm gonna have to go with Team Kelly.
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ] Whoo!
I'm so happy!
I love Ryleigh.
You handle yourself into that cute little jacket over there.
-Okay! I will! -Welcome to Team Kelly.
She's a one-in-a-million kind of kid that comes along,
from her smile to her bubbly little laugh
to her, like, soulfulness.
Like, she's cool.
Nick came out swinging, but mama brought it home.
Just sayin'.
Hee hee hee!
I felt like I was gonna explode,
but in a good way.
And Kelly Clarkson told me that she loved me,
so...
feeling pretty good.
Alright, Kelly. It was a good pitch.
When I turned around and saw her and I saw Nick hit his button,
I go, "I have no chance." [ Laughter ]
She is meant to be on your team. I love her.
* I could lie and say I like it like that *
* Like it like that * Daly: Coming up...
* They say move for me, move for me, move for me *
Daly: ...night three of the Blind Auditions continues...
* If you're reading this *
Daly: ...with more incredible performances.
* I'm already home *
-Yeah! -Whoo!
-You're gonna be a force. -I would love to work with you.
Blake: That would blow the brains
out of people's butts into the toilet.
-Oh, my God! -Yes!
Daly: Will John finally use his block...
-[ Laughs ] -You're disgusting, John Legend.
Daly: ...in the fight for tonight's artists?
You win some, you lose some.
[ Cheers and applause ]
-Whoo! -Four chairs!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the Blind Auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Daly: Coaches, it's good to see you all.
Nick, want to say welcome back. Good to be back.
What is your strategy this season?
I come with a fire in my eyes that really scares
each and every one of these coaches up here.
Fair enough. Alright.
We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary.
Blake, you and I have been here
since the very beginning of the show.
Well, I notice you're sitting next to Nick this year.
Yeah, Blake! Did you have anything to do with that?
Conversations with John Legend are mind-numbingly boring.
Alright. Kelly, good to see you this season. Yay!
What do you think of the artists that you've seen so far?
The talent is incredible. I love the team I'm building.
Everybody is literally from a different genre right now.
John, I have noticed you have your little
mini keyboard there. I do!
I'm trying to erase the nightmare
that was the rubber hand from my memory. Never.
Good luck to you all. It's good to see you.
Let's see some more blind auditions.
-Whoo! -Alright.
**
Pia: In my life,
even when I was a full-time musician,
I've always had some type of trade
or some type of career.
I worked in accounting.
I was a truck driver.
And not any kind of trucks.
I drive tanks. [ Horn blares ]
I'm flying this bad boy.
I was a flight attendant for like two whole weeks.
[ Laughs ]
A voiceover artist.
But I'm a mother first.
So being a starving artist was never an option for me.
I'm Pia Renee. I'm 37 years young.
At 15, I found out I was pregnant.
Me being so young
and walking down the streets of my neighborhood,
and my belly's getting big,
I felt ashamed,
and I had to deal with all of those emotions.
I had to grow up fast, paying bills on time,
going to work, going to daycare.
I learned a lot of things by trial and error,
mostly error.
I didn't see not graduating high school as an option,
and I graduated on time.
I went to college to learn music.
My two kids were right there with me.
We were sitting down, doing our homework together.
[ Laughs ]
In my 20s, I was in a reggae band,
and reggae has been a big, big part
of my development as an artist.
Whether I was in college learning music,
a full-time musician,
or a corporate professional
doing music on the side,
it's always been a part of my children's lives.
Growing up with a mom who sings,
it's not the "regular," like, job that most moms have,
but being a single mom,
she always did a really great job
with providing everything.
Pia: It was very important to me
for my children to have a solid mama.
I want them to know, whatever I got
to bulldoze through, I got you.
Love you, little baby. Love you, too.
**
Pia: Being on "The Voice" is a bright moment for me.
I have been a creative most of my life,
and I'm excited to see
who my voice and style resonates with.
As a songwriter, as a singer, as a musician,
this is huge.
**
* Everyone's feeling pretty * Stevie!
* It's hotter than July *
* Though the world is full of problems *
* They couldn't touch us even if they tried *
* Peace has come to Zimbabwe *
* Third world's right on the one *
* Now's the time for celebration *
* 'Cause we've only just begun *
* Didn't know you *
* Would be jammin' until the break of dawn *
* Betcha nobody ever told you that you *
* Would be jammin' until the break of dawn *
* You'd be jammin' and jammin' and jammin' and jam on *
* I bet you if someone approached you yesterday *
* To tell you that you would be jammin' *
* You would not believe it because you never *
* Thought that you would be jammin' *
* Oh, ohhh *
* Jammin' 'til the break of dawn *
* Oh, oh *
* You may as well believe what you are feeling *
* Because you feel your body jammin' *
* We jammin' *
* Wah! *
* We jammin' *
* Ye-eeee-ah *
* Yeeeeeah *
No! No! * Oh, oh *
What the hell's the matter with you?
[ Laughs ]
The last second.
Dang it! Oh, gosh.
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Pia Renee.
I'm from Chicago, Illinois.
How sad are you right now that John turned around?
[ Laughter ] I feel like I'm getting one last look at her.
-[ Chuckles ] -Aw.
That was so good. Thank you.
You were singing fast.
I couldn't even figure out what was going on.
[ Laughter ] [ Laughing ] I love you.
I'm a country singer,
and I can't even think rhythmically.
I can't even say the word "rhythmically."
I do think we have a similar style.
Okay. [ Chuckles ]
This might seem like an odd pairing,
but I have a lot of experience on this show.
A lotof experience. Yep. [ Chuckles ]
Some might say he's tired.
I'm not tired. Washed -- Washed up.
I am standing. [ Chuckles ]
You don't generally do that. You haven't done that.
I know. You're just sitting there, laid back.
That is insulting, John. Yeah. [ Laughs ]
Shame on you. You are absolutely right.
That was phenomenal.
When Blake turned his chair around,
I got very excited 'cause I like the idea
of this kind of unexpected coaching-artist duo.
I think that you're gonna be a force.
Tell us about your influences.
I've done R&B, soul, but reggae has my heart.
I heard a little Rahsaan Patterson in you too.
Blake, you know Rahsaan, right?
That's Old Man Patterson's boy.
Old Man Patterson's son.
Yeah. That's right.
[ Laughter ]
America needs to hear someone like you,
with so much energy, so much soul.
We're all fortunate
that you graced us with your presence.
So it would be a lot of fun to work with you.
Thank you. You're fabulous.
But I felt so out of my league.
But I will say, if one of them screws up,
I am definitely going to try and steal you,
and maybe you can teach me something.
Okay. [ Laughs ]
I won't screw up, Pia. I think --
Give me the chance. [ Laughter ]
One of us knows the music you want to cover,
and one of us has no clue.
To say that I don't know anything about the music
that she's performing would kind of disqualify
the fact that, who knows, even by the time this airs,
Gwen Stefani -- she could even be my wife by then.
Oh, breaking news!
She's delivering twins right now.
She's pushing them out. But I'm here working.
Pia, I have no idea what this man is talking about.
I'm talking about Gwen Stefani
and her stamp on reggae, ska music
and how much I've grown to love it. Mm-hmm.
[ Chuckles ] Wouldn't it be great
if shewere here to coach you?
[ Laughter ]
Do you like Buju?
Love Buju. Yeah.
Blake, do you know what Buju is?
It's like a bread -- like a warm bread.
No. Like a buju...
I happened to do a song with Buju.
Gwen is great, but Blake is not Gwen.
Pia, the time has come to make a decision.
Yeah. Who do you pick as your coach?
Oh, Lord.
Come on, Pia! Come on home.
**
Come on home.
I choose John. Ahhh!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you! -Aaaah!
John: Pia Renee had cool runs, cool style.
Thank you! Her voice is so interesting.
I am so excited to see what she can do.
Thank you, Blake.
I was in way over my head...
I'm sorry. ...because they were talking about artists
that I thought were food.
B-Buju? Buju?
Kelly: Blake trying to use the reggae-ska card
was maybe the saddest display ever.
I thought that was like a cornbread loaf.
Still waiting on that reggae hit from Shelton.
So... [ Laughs ]
* Blake acted like he knows reggae *
* But I said, "No, no, no way" *
[ Laughter ] * Welcome to Team Legend *
Wow.
* Welcome to Team Legend *
That's nice.
* You've made your choice *
* Pia, let's win "The Voice" *
Okay. * Pia and Team Legend *
Whoo! Welcome.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you.
Yes! Aaaah!
Yay!
-Whoo! -So proud of you!
Oh, my God.
When Blake thought Buju was a thing and not a person,
I was like, "Yeah, dawg. You out the game. No."
[ Laughs ] Love you, though.
* Welcome to Team Legend * [ Laughs ]
[ Drum machine plays ]
I was like, "That's awesome. It's not gonna go off."
It's very high tech. [ Laughter ]
Daly: As our coaches start building their teams,
start building yours.
Get the "Voice" official app now
and play along.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I'm the only one with a block left, you know?
Who are you gonna use it on?
I think it'll be one of you three.
Oh. [ Laughs ] Okay.
I can't be sure.
I'm a threat. My team is awesome.
Blake: I still have my block. You think -- Yeah.
-Such a liar. [ Laughs ] -It's a commitment to lying.
Nick: Unbelievable. How could I not have it?
Just, the commitment is beyond me. I -- I don't know.
[ Kelly laughs ]
**
My name is Andrew Marshall.
I am 21 years old,
from Boxford, Massachusetts.
I've been singing ever since I was in elementary school.
Me and one of my sisters started doing theater together.
I want to make people smile or feel something.
We really didn't know he could sing
until he was in his middle school show.
His voice at that young age was phenomenal --
we thought, of course.
We're his parents. [ Chuckles ]
I remember looking, and I go, "Who's this kid?"
We were kind of blown away.
Junior year, I go to chorus, and the people are like,
"Yeah, Andrew, your eyes are yellow."
I'm like, "What?"
And so I, like, take a picture of it,
and I send it to my mom 'cause my mom's a nurse,
and she's like, "That's weird."
My parents picked me up. We go to Mass General.
And I started a couple days of testing.
Day three comes around, and all the doctors are like,
"I don't know what to do. I think that you're fine."
Then this one doctor, she was like,
"I would feel a little bit more comfortable
if we just did one more test."
We knew it was a leukemia test.
She came in, and she said, "Let me grab a chair."
And from there, you just knew.
I remember just kind of sitting in the bed
and just being frozen for a while.
He just -- Obviously, as a 16-year-old boy,
felt like, you know, "Who pulled the rug out
from underneath my life?"
And together, we, as a family,
tried to really be there and support him
and laugh when he laughed, cried when he cried.
I guess that's all we did.
Three-and-a-half years of treatment
really messed me up.
Music got me through it,
knowing that, one day, I'm gonna be back on the stage
in some capacity.
Man: I remember we had a phone call from the doctor
and yelling at Andrew, I go, "You're in remission."
He didn't let this disease define him.
When you get diagnosed, you're so blurred.
That's why you have your parents there.
You know, it definitely brought us closer.
I mean, my parents are my best friends.
[ Voice breaking ] Like, I love them to pieces, you know?
[ Sniffles, chuckles ]
Oh, Andrew.
Yeah, I just really appreciate them, so...
But I don't -- I don't tell them that enough, you know.
We're so proud of you.
Man: Your strength is inspiring.
I love you. I love you, too.
Andrew: For my blind audition,
I will be singing "Gravity" by John Mayer.
You know, when I was sick, I listened to his music,
and that was the music that got me through.
My Make-A-Wish was to meet John Mayer,
and it was one of the most
validating experiences of my life.
Going through leukemia has strengthened me in so many ways
that I wouldn't have even expected.
It allows me to keep
pushing forward when life gets harder.
And I know that there's light on the other side.
Everyone's smiling when the person walked up.
[ All cheering ]
They seem so happy.
He must have a dog with him.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Exhales deeply ]
**
* Gravity *
Hey!
* Is working against me *
[ All cheering ]
* And gravity *
* Oh, it wants to bring me down *
* Oh, I'll never know *
* What makes this man *
* With all the love *
* That his heart can stand *
* Dream of ways *
* To throw it all away *
* Yeah *
* Oh, gravity *
Ooh!
* Won't you stay the hell away from me *
**
* And gravity *
* You've taken better men than me, yeah *
* How can that be? *
* Keep me where the light is *
* Won't you keep me where the light is? *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!
**
Whoo!
[ All cheering ]
Blake: Well... Yeah.
What's your name?
My name is Andrew Marshall,
and I'm from Boxford, Massachusetts.
Congratulations.
I'm a huge John Mayer fan. I love that song.
That's John Mayer, right? John Mayer.
Yes, it is. That would have been so embarrassing
if it wasn't. [ Laughter ]
I thought about hitting my button,
but then I didn't.
And who gives a crap, man? You're on Team Nick.
Congratulations. That's right. You are now a Jonas Brother.
I've been dreaming of being in the Jonas Brothers
since I was like 10 years old.
[ Chuckles ] Me, too!
[ Laughs ]
We are excited for you, Andrew.
And I think the only challenge for me
is the song
doesn't really go a lot of places musically.
But I think you have a lovely voice, lovely tone.
And it'll be interesting to see
what the next songs you pick will be
that will showcase all the, you know,
contours of your voice.
Thank you, sir.
You know, when the music dropped,
just hold out some big note and, like, sustain it,
and it would have created a little more intimacy.
But I think that you have a really great voice,
and I know why you turned around.
It's -- Your tone is really awesome, man.
And congratulations. You're on "The Voice."
Thank you so much. Yeah.
Nick: I'm shocked they didn't turn their chairs.
I will tell you one thing that I saw
was every single face on this screen here
light up when you came out,
and I think that your presence on stage...
[ Cheers and applause ] They're still cheering for you.
They're very excited. They like him.
They like you. [ Chuckles ]
So, to already have that reaction
on top of a phenomenal opening bar in the song,
which made me turn my chair around,
I knew you'd be the perfect addition to this team.
I don't know if you watched my last season of "Voice,"
but I got made fun of a lot for...
I would never make fun of you. ...writing in my -- my notebook.
And so I said, lean into the things
that people make fun of you for, especially bully Blake.
With that, I want to say welcome to Team Nick.
And here's your Nick Notes.
[ Dramatic music plays ] Kelly: Ta-da!
Oh! Careful. Careful.
Yeah. That's very dangerous.
Okay. Now you can get it.
We are excited for you, Andrew.
Nick: With Andrew Marshall, I think it was the combination
of his charisma, his vocal approach.
All those pieces kind of came together.
I'm still looking for a few things
to kind of round out my team
and have as solid a foot forward
as I possibly can.
But in comparison to the other coaches,
I feel like I'm in a very good spot.
It's very dangerous when that comes down.
I know. It comes down in a hurry there.
Blake: It's a little bit awkward that
Nick is presenting Nick's Notes
because the notes that they write in those books
are not going to be Nick's Notes.
You know he thought he was about to get slimed
or something, didn't he? [ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
**
Nick's Notes has evolved, as all things must.
Everyone thinks I'm taking the notes thing too far,
but I think
I could go even further.
**
Alright. So "Hard-working."
"Imagine it."
"Crush Blake." "Destroy."
I am never giving up these notes
unless there's some kind of paper shortage.
Then I'll be out of luck.
Whew!
Went into the notes vortex there.
**
My name's Emma Caroline.
I'm 25 years old,
and I'm from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
[ Whistle blows ] Tuscaloosa is
a big college football town.
I went to the University of Alabama.
Every Saturday during football season,
you're glued to the TV or on the quad.
I think if I wouldn't have gone to the University of Alabama,
my dad would disown me.
Jon: This is just a tremendous blessing
and a tremendous opportunity.
As a parent, you always think your child is talented.
Emma genuinely has a gift, and she's unique.
My dad is a military helicopter pilot,
and he was deployed when I was in third grade.
And since then, he's been in Afghanistan,
Saudi Arabia, and other places.
It was pretty difficult growing up without him there,
just because we're super close.
But it pushed me into writing songs.
About a year ago, my dad was actually training
in, like, another state for, like, a couple days,
and he was supposed to go directly back to Afghanistan,
and he had told me he was getting on the plane.
Jon: But I made it home, surprised her when I came home.
[ Sobbing ]
[ Both laugh ]
**
No way!
I'll never be able to forget.
That look was the most precious thing.
-Hi, Dad. -[ Laughs ]
Emma: I'm very excited because my dad
will be able to watch my audition,
and that just makes it even more special.
With him being gone, he never really got to come
to any shows or anything,
so he's really going to hear me
sing my heart out for the first time.
I'm the only one with the block now. Yeah.
Don't look. Don't look. Don't look. That's cheating.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
I just wanna scream. Oh, my gosh.
[ Inhales deeply ]
[ Sighs ]
**
* Ooooh, ooh-ooh *
* Born in a hurry, always late *
* Haven't been early since '88 *
* Oh, oh, oh *
* Texas is hot, I can be cold *
* Grandma cried when I pierced my nose *
[ All cheering ]
* Yeah *
* I'm alright with a slow burn *
* I'm taking my time, let the world turn *
* I'm gonna do it my way, it'll be alright *
* If we burn it down, and it takes all night *
* It's a slow burn *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Old soul, waiting my turn *
* I know a few things, but I still got a lot to learn *
* Yeah *
* So I'm alright with a slow burn *
* Slow burn *
* Yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah! Good song!
Nice!
John: Alright.
Yay!
What's your name? And where are you from?
I'm Emma Caroline.
I'm 25 years old,
and I'm from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Roll tide. Roll tide.
-She said "Roll tide." -Roll tide.
I had to get that in there. You have to say that when you're from Tuscaloosa.
Yeah. Emma, that was a great performance.
One of my favorite songs
of the last couple years, actually.
I think you sang it really well.
I just only didn't turn my chair
because I feel like there were some things
that were a little timid.
But you've got an amazing opportunity
to get to work with a coach
who's gonna guide you in the right direction.
I think Nick and I probably were a little hesitant to turn
'cause we knew, once Blake turned,
that it was probably no chance
that you would do anything
as daring as picking someone... Oh, there it is.
There's the card. ...other than Blake.
You know, it's -- it's kind of the obvious choice.
One could say predictable choice.
It'd be -- be a predictable choice.
If I were her, it'd be obvious to me.
You're -- You're right about that.
Somewhat unexciting. But if you want
to go that direction, by all means.
This show kind of rewards artistry and independence. Hmm.
But if you want to go the safe route, pick Blake.
[ Laughter ] Oh, my gosh.
I love that song. You like country, obviously?
Is this -- Yeah? Yes, ma'am.
I am from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, so...
Roll Tide.
Anyway, I'm a huge fan of country music.
Kacey kind of represents a part of country music --
It's like this new lane, but it's an old lane.
I love female country artists.
I've won with a female country artist,
and I would love for you to be on my team.
Thank you. Blake: I'm so excited
because you bring something
that we don't get to see that often.
You have more of a mountain-sounding voice,
which I love, by the way.
I disagree about it being an old lane,
'cause I think she's kind of created
a new spot in country music
and people are so attracted to that, you know,
and I think you can do something like that too.
Country music has been my life
since I was 14, 15 years old.
And now what's exciting for me is to find new young talent.
I would be honored to be your coach.
Thank you.
So, who do you pick as your coach?
It's such a hard choice.
Gonna go for obvious, or does she go for unexpected?
[ Laughter ]
Predictable... Come on, Emma.
...or exciting? Don't listen to him.
It's crap. Is what you're pointing at crap?
Sometimes.
[ Laughter ]
The coach that I choose...
**
And this is not easy at all.
Um...
**
Is Blake.
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh, yeah!
Come on, Emma!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Blake: So excited to have Emma Caroline on my team.
That is one of the country-iest names
we've ever had on the show.
Oh, my gosh. I wish I could hug ya.
She's got a unique sound,
and I think we'll have a leg up on everybody
because we're already on the same page.
I have a bobblehead there for you
to put on the dash of your truck. Oh, yay. Thank you.
Congratulations, Emma.
I turned for Emma because
I love a singer-songwriter, country girl.
Bobble it.
-Congratulations. -[ Laughs ]
But every time I go against Blake for a country person
and I don't have a block,
95% chance I'm gonna lose. [ Laughs ]
Why do you always try to undercut me?
What is the obvious-choice thing?
[ Laughs ] What the hell are you talking about?
That is a -- That is a mean thing to do to somebody.
You're right. Who would do something like that?
Catching a little crap this season with the other coaches
because of my reverse psychology pitch that I do.
You're disgusting, John Legend. [ Chuckles ]
Kelly: We tried to use Blake's tricks against him.
We failed, so shocking, party of none.
Dirty, underhanded tactic.
News flash -- My angle is, I'm trying to win this show.
Why are they so surprised by that season after season?
I don't understand.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the Blind Auditions.
James: Jojo.
What are you doing?
I'm crying in here.
Give me some privacy.
My favorite part about being a dad?
I'd probably say just
watching them be who they are.
It's just cool to see them have personalities.
I'm James Tutson.
I'm 31 years old,
and I'm from Iowa City, Iowa.
My wife and I have been married for seven years.
I have two kids.
[ Both vocalizing ]
My daughter -- she really loves music already.
* I'm gonna sing for you * * Sing for you *
She just is a scream singer.
[ Vocalizing ]
Yeah!
Right now, my band is called James Tutson and the Rollback.
It's just a bunch of dads. [ Laughs ]
We are all musicians who, you know --
music is a huge passion for us.
We're excited to write and play songs
and take it seriously.
I'm a late bloomer, but now is my time.
Here I am, 31.
I feel like I'm just starting
to find what my sound is.
And I want to do music.
I want to play shows.
I want to do this as a profession.
Being a dad with two kids to support,
a chair turn would mean everything.
I think it would mean that we're off
on a new journey together,
and so I feel really excited
about the opportunity to chase this thing
that I've been wanting for so long.
Got a lot riding on this. Thinking about your kids.
Thinking about my kids. Thinking about my wife.
Thinking about my family, yeah.
It's going to be fun. I'm looking forward to it.
You're gonna be great.
**
* I-I-I'm scared to death that she might be it *
* That love is real, that the shoe might fit *
* She might just be my everything and beyond *
* Beyond *
* Space and time, in the afterlife *
* Will she have my kids, will she be my wife *
* She might just be my everything and beyond *
* Beyond *
* Oh, she might be my *
* She might be my *
* Everything and beyond *
[ Applause ]
**
John: How's it going?
What's your name? Where are you from?
I'm James Tutson. I'm 31, and I'm from Iowa City, Iowa.
You really do have a lovely voice.
The tone is very sweet and comforting and soulful.
It just didn't all come together for me today.
Some of it, I think, was a little bit
of pitch imprecision.
While it felt like it was close, it just didn't feel
like it was all the way there for me. Yeah.
Thank you so much. Thank you, yeah.
Blake: The singing felt maybe a little too laid-back
and not enough emphasis -- What's that word?
Emphasis. Emphasis? Incubus?
[ Chuckling ] Emphasis. Incubus is a band.
On the singing, you know, maybe a little too laid-back.
And because of that, it didn't feel like
it got up to some of the notes. Right.
I always get nervous about people being so nervous,
and that might be why they go pitchy in places.
And so I didn't know if that was, like, a factor.
James, I think you're super talented.
I feel like if you came back with something
that gives you the ability to kind of show us
everything you've got right from the jump
would be really helpful.
Good luck with everything in the future, man.
Thank you so much. It's an honor to meet you all.
I really appreciate it. It's a pleasure, James.
Thank you. Have a good day. Thank you.
Thanks, man.
James is really cool and had a great song selection.
I think we were all hoping at different points,
it would get there, and it just never really did.
But the way in which he handled it was really graceful,
and I'm gonna remain optimistic.
Team Nick is in this for the long haul.
Nice guy. Very nice.
I still gotta use my block. I think I'm gonna block Nick.
I feel like a Nick block is appropriate at this point.
What do you think, Nick? Let's see.
[ Laughs ]
Ciana: Waianae is a small little city
on the island of Oahu.
The beaches are beautiful around the island,
but I feel like, Waianae,
there's something special about it.
Like, it's so pretty,
and it's really good to go hang out and relax.
Aloha. My name is Ciana Pelekai.
I am 20 years old.
I am originally from Waianae, Hawaii,
but now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.
[ Ding!] [ Laughs ]
Vegas is known for amazing casinos, their Strip,
but many don't realize that
they call Las Vegas the Ninth Island
because a lot of Hawaii people come here.
It's cheaper. That's why.
In Hawaii, for us singers,
there's really not many opportunities.
We're stuck on an island. It's very small.
This is the first time we lived on the mainland.
Part of why we moved here is to give her
that opportunity, that dream.
She's been wanting to do this her whole life.
When I was 8 years old,
my mom posted a cover
of me singing "If I Were A Boy,"
and it just went viral.
I had the chance to perform at the Staples Center
and sing the National Anthem for a basketball game.
* See *
I'm proud to say I was the first girl
to be able to do that from Hawaii.
Right now, it is hard for me to perform in Las Vegas.
You have to kind of be like 21 to sing at places.
So having this opportunity is amazing.
Are we ready to eat some Spam and rice?
A good breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Derrick Jr.: Ciana -- She's always loved singing.
She's sung wherever she could, whenever possible.
There's a lot of soul in there.
[ Singsong voice ] Family time.
She works hard.
I don't know if Ciana really knows
how proud we are of her.
We love you.
Love you guys, too.
**
It's very emotional for me
because my parents have made many sacrifices
to help me pursue my singing career.
So for them not being here, I miss them a lot.
But I know they're going to be watching virtually.
-Ciana! -Hi!
You look so pretty.
We just wanted to wish you good luck.
Have fun. You're gonna kill it.
Mom and Dad are here to support you all the way.
I miss you guys.
-Okay. We love you. -Love you. Good luck.
Whoo!
For my blind audition,
I will be singing "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I.
This song is all about letting loose and having fun,
and that definitely represents my personality.
These coaches are the biggest names
in the music industry.
I would love to work with John Legend.
He's an amazing singer. He's a great mentor.
He does more R&B, pop, soul.
That is my type of style.
But I would also love to work with Nick Jonas.
He is the cutest out of his brothers.
I'm sorry to tell you that, but he is.
I'm excited.
I'm just gonna do my best,
sing my heart out,
and represent the Pelekai ohana.
Oh, my gosh.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
**
* They say, oh, my God, I see the way you shine *
* Take your hands, my dear, and place them both in mine *
* You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by *
* And now I beg to see you dance just one more time *
* Ooh, I see you, see you, see you every time *
* And now I beg to see you dance just one more time *
* So they say *
* Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me *
* Whoa-oh, oh * Hey!
* I've never seen anybody do the things you do before *
* They say move for me, move for me *
* Move for me, yeah, ay, yeah *
* And when you're done *
* I'll make you do it all again *
* Yeah *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh *
* Ooh-ooh *
* Whoa-oh *
* They say *
* Dance *
* I've never seen anybody do the things you do before *
* They say move for me, move for me *
* Move for me, yeah, ay, yeah *
* And when you're done *
* I'll make you do it all again *
* All again *
John: Whoa! Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
[ All cheering ]
Beautiful!
Thank you.
Very nice. Oh, my gosh!
Very nice. Ohh!
Oh, my gosh! [ Laughter ]
I love how long it took you to realize --
Oh, my gosh, that is so funny!
I think I need some ice 'cause I was so mad,
I went like this and hit my head on my button.
[ Laughter ]
But what is your name? And where are you from?
Aloha. My name is Ciana Pelekai.
I'm 20 years old and I'm originally from Hawaii,
but now living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ciana! Ohh!
Oh, my gosh!
Congratulations. Thank you.
And you are on John's team. [ Laughs ]
John: Yeah.
Congratulations. I opted out of this
because this is just too damn funny.
And besides that, we all know
you probably wanted John anyway.
Do we allknow that? I don't know.
We all want John a little bit.
Oh. Oh, man. He's sexy.
Yes, he issexy. Mm-hmm. Yeah.
John, John. Nick Jonas.
I used a block on John, and he retaliated.
I am pretty devastated right now,
but I'm hoping your new coach
makes some bad choices down the road...
Oh, he'll do that. ...and our paths cross again,
and I get to steal you at some point.
But in the meantime, I guess, welcome to Team John.
Whatever. [ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome, welcome, welcome, Ciana! Hello.
I was thoroughly impressed by your performance.
You have a cool tone.
You have a good sense of rhythm and pocket.
Thank you. You have range, you have charisma.
And I had this feeling that if anybody was gonna compete
for your affection with me,
it would be this guy with the shiny leather jacket on.
And this was the moment to get him back.
And I'm so happy. Yes!
So happy. I'm so happy, too!
You're gonna be on Team Legend.
Team Legend! And I brought this very large piano.
Blake: Oh, please sit down with it.
[ Laughter ]
I'm gonna sing you a song.
[ Laughs ] Oh, my God.
[ Playing piano ]
* You know I used my block for you *
[ Laughing ] I love it.
* You know I had to fight for you * He didn't fight at all.
* You know we're gonna win "The Voice" *
Prove it. * 'Cause I am your only choice *
[ Laughter ]
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* Yes, we're gonna win "The Voice" *
[ Cheers and applause ] Still going.
* Ciana, welcome to Team Legend *
Whoo!
**
Welcome to Team Legend!
You're amazing. Thank you.
John: I love Ciana's voice. Congratulations.
She has a cool tone. Aloha!
John: She has a great voice for pop music.
We're gonna have a lot of fun.
Mahalo. [ Laughs ]
I was the only coach with a block left,
and when I heard Ciana sing,
I just had this feeling that Nick was gonna really like her
and she might really like Nick, too.
[ Laughs ]
That's when you use your block.
Oh, my gosh. Congratulations!
Yes! Whoo! You did so great!
Did Nick have a chance if he wasn't blocked?
He might have had a chance. You never know.
Doesn't matter now. Now you're on Team John.
Whoo! Congratulations.
Thank you.
"'Cause you have no choice."
[ Both laugh ]
**
[ Sighs ]
I just -- I need a minute.
Unbelievable.
I just got blocked again.
This time, it was John.
Oh, you win some, you lose some, Nick.
You know why? You're a threat.
The other coaches pretend not to be intimidated by me,
but when they go to bed at night, I think they --
they think of my face and my chair turning
and an artist picking me.
How did I not see that?
It took so long.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
**
[ Blake strumming guitar ]
Nick: Guys, it's -- it's driving me insane, okay?
John's got this super catchy song,
and what do we have? Kelly: It is a cool song.
The three of us, we should be able to come up with something
that is competitive with John's song.
Give us a-a chord, something.
Okay. Uh, like a...
[ Strums ]
* Oh *
Hmm. No.
Okay, what rhymes with "Clarkson"?
Uh... Hey, guys, what you doing?
Nothing. Hi.
No, we're just chillin'. We're hanging out.
We're not writing a song.
That's what we're notdoing.
Oh, yeah. You probably shouldn't. Yeah.
I don't think you guys could ever
come up with a song as good as mine.
You know -- But keep trying.
Challenge accepted.
Alright, guys, new chords.
Okay.
I got nothing. Yeah.
I'm telling you, he's in my head now.
Let -- Get him out of your head.
[ Blows notes with vase ]
[ Both laugh ]
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
**
Jose: * What did you think *
* I would do at this moment *
* When you're standing before me *
* With tears in your eyes *
Alright. * Trying to tell me *
* That you have found you another *
[ All cheering ]
* And you just don't love me no more *
* How could I hurt you when *
* Darling, I love you *
* And you know *
* I'd never ever, ever *
* Ever hurt you *
* Ohhhhhh *
* What did you think *
Sing! Hey!
* I would give at this moment *
* If you'd stay, I'd subtract *
* Twenty years from my life *
* I'd fall down on my knees and kiss the ground *
* That you walk on, baby *
* If I could just *
* I could just *
* Hold you *
* Agaaaaaiiiin *
Yeah!
**
[ All cheering ]
**
-Whoo! -Yes!
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoa! Wow!
Man. I don't know what just happened, 'cause
that felt like a four-chair-turn performance to me.
What is your name? And where are you from?
Hi. [ Laughs ] Hi.
My name is Jose Figueroa Jr.
I'm 34 years old, originally from New York,
and I live in Kissimmee, Florida.
Do you work at Disneyland or Disney World? I don't. I promise I don't.
You gotta have some kind of a singing gig there.
I do not. I promise.
I mean, you're a sharp-dressed man.
Thank you.
My style is unique.
[ Laughs ]
I try to look my best.
You want somebody to not only be moved
by the way that you sound,
but also possibly moved by the way that you look.
I didn't choose red because of the "Voice" red,
but it's great that it happened that way.
Things just work out, you know?
[ Laughs ]
I pretty much sang in church my whole life,
and that's what made me the gospel artist that I am today.
I've been blessed to travel around the world and sing.
I worked in Universal Studios Japan for two years.
Apart from my music career,
I am a licensed Zumba instructor.
**
Yeah!
The way that I teach my class,
sometimes I sing the songs.
[ Laughter ]
Oh, my gosh. Whoo!
We're ecstatic. We're all energetic.
We're ready for the day. Oh, my God.
We sweat... Bring it on.
We love Jose. Take the whole class.
I think Blake would probably be the most interesting person
to teach Zumba to.
I don't know if he would allow himself
to let loose enough to just do it.
Music for me has always been not only a release,
but also has been a way for me to connect,
touch hearts, and change lives.
Like, I always say, don't just listen to me with your ears,
but also with your heart.
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: I love working with singers like you
that already have so much within them.
You had dynamic, you had range,
you had beautiful riffs and runs.
Hopefully, you'll be joining Team Legend soon.
Thank you so much.
You have a phenomenal voice.
All those runs are incredible.
I just felt like there were a little too many of them.
The fact that you have it means you can deploy it wisely
if we have the right strategy going into your performance,
and I think that's easy to handle. Thank you.
Yes, you and whoever your coach ends up becoming...
That's right. I'm not presuming it's me.
Okay. I'm just saying that's what coaching does.
You just said "we." Get him, Nick. Get him.
It was hard to tell.
I feel good about not turning around, Jose,
and I'll tell you why -- Because I'm one of
the few honest coaches that are on this show.
I try to be the one with integrity.
He's an honest man with integrity.
Thank you. That is exactly how I would describe him.
Yeah. They call him Honest Blake.
It's almost like Honest Abe.
Once we get further into this competition,
we perform duets with our artists,
and I was envisioning you and Nick Jonas
performing -- [ Laughter ]
Look at this guy.
The shine of the jackets alone.
Absolutely blow the brains
out of people's butts into the toilet,
and the toilet will flush itself. Oh, my God.
And I was like, "Wow, I want to stay out of this
because I want to see that happen."
Nick Jonas, everybody.
Thank you. Nick Jonas. Get it, Nick!
[ Laughs ]
Jose, you were unbelievable on that stage.
Thank you.
I cannot...have you pick John Legend.
[ Laughter ]
It will not happen. It'll break my heart.
Aw. I cannot sleep tonight...
if you pick John Legend.
Aw. You will ruin his life.
You don't want that on your conscience.
You see how all three of them have conspired
against us working together?
Nick is gonna be just fine no matter what happens today.
He is an extremely successful artist.
But he has to split his income three ways, John.
[ Laughter ]
This is a way bigger deal for Nick.
Don't let him down.
I'm not letting your decision determine my mental health.
This guy -- This guy over here... That's -- That's a little far.
...is trying to make you feel guilty,
and I feel like that is emotional manipulation.
I feel like that's honesty.
Nick is willing to be vulnerable,
and John isn't. Oh.
I think that's where we're at. Oh, my God.
Nick: Thank you, Kelly.
Jose -- Come on home, Jose.
-Jose! -Come on!
Who do you pick as your coach?
Make Nick cry.
[ Laughter ]
You guys are both incredible.
Uh, this is a tough decision.
Whew!
Um...
The coach that I'm gonna go with,
it's gonna have to be...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the Blind Auditions.
Jose: You guys are both incredible.
The coach that I'm gonna go with,
I'm going to go for different reasons,
and it's gonna have to be...
It's gonna be Nick.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoa!
[ All cheering ]
You did it!
Yes!
-Whoo-hoo! -You got to him!
You got to him!
Hip, hip, Jose.
He's a phenomenal singer.
He was the kind of voice I was looking for on my team --
the soul and R&B influences, but still very pop,
and a big, open belt --
all the things you want out of someone
who's gonna risks
and make a big impact in this competition.
And from the heavens, your very own Nick's Notes. It's all yours.
It's Nick's Notes. [ Laughs ]
I love it. I turned for you first, Jose.
You did. He already picked me.
-Oh. -Thank you, Jose.
I really wanted Jose on my team.
He's so good.
Now I'm just gonna sit over here and be
* A little bit jealous *
Oh, my gosh. Why did you pick Nick?
Because I feel like John Legend and I
are very, very similar, and I wanted to go with
somebody who might be able to coach me
on a different realm of things.
Sometimes opposites attract, and that might be the case
with me and Nick. Nick: That's amazing. Mm.
Blake: Wow. That guy's an equalizer.
He's good. He's very good.
Kelly: I think Jose has a great personality,
and he's got a huge voice.
I mean, he's finale worthy. Let's get it.
I'm holding out for that right moment.
I'm waiting for something a little different.
My name is Halley Greg. I'm 29 years old,
and I'm from Seattle, Washington.
The universe is massive.
For the past couple of years,
I was teaching science to high-schoolers,
but I have been a science teacher by day
and a singer/songwriter by night.
I was exhausted leading this double life.
I would spend 9 to 11 hours working on teaching,
and then head to whatever was happening
in the music scene that night.
Performing in the Seattle music scene,
I really fell in love with the thrill
of being on stage and being a part of a band
and making music with other people.
* Don't ask me to give up *
And it inspired me to start writing my own music
and performing as a soloist, so I was like,
"Okay, I'm gonna take a year off to focus more on music."
January 2020,
I submitted my letter of resignation to my principal.
Fast forward to March,
everything explodes in the world,
and all of a sudden, no more gigs.
All this momentum that I had going was just gone.
So I feel so incredibly grateful
to have this opportunity to audition.
My family have been my biggest supporters in this process.
Hi, guys!
[ Laughs ] Oh, God. They're gonna have to redo my makeup now.
We are really, really proud of you.
You're really an inspiration.
Woman: I want you to go out there
and let your beautiful soul shine through.
You've always been there for every single
performance in my life that's a big deal,
and this is the biggest one.
Halley: I spent a lot of time being a teacher,
but here I get to be a student.
The song that I'm singing is
"I'm Like A Bird" by Nelly Furtado,
but I have put my own spin on it,
have turned it into something kind of emotional.
It really hints at a journey of trying to find oneself,
and I hope I can convey that to everyone else watching.
**
* You're beautiful * Oh.
* But it's not for sure *
* That I won't ever change *
* And though my love is rare *
* Though my love is true *
* I'm like a bird *
* I'll only fly away *
* I don't know where my soul is *
* I don't know where my home is *
* It's not that I wanna say goodbye *
* It's just that every time you try *
* To tell me that you love me *
* Oh, each and every single day *
* I know I'm gonna have to eventually give you away *
Alright.
* I'm like a bird *
* I don't know where my soul is *
* I'm like a bird *
That was cool.
* I don't know where my soul is *
Oh, that was nice. Kelly: That's pretty.
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh, my gosh!
Ooh.
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes. With my girl.
This is the most awesome feeling ever...
'cause I know 100% I can't lose you right now.
[ Laughter ]
What is your name? Where are you from?
My name is Halley Greg. I'm 29 years old,
and I'm from Seattle, Washington.
Oh, my gosh. I was so excited to turn around.
I turned around literally in the very beginning
because your voice is so pure and it's so intimate
and it's so beautiful and very artistic.
And they missed it because I got to watch the whole thing.
It reminded me of, like, Annie Lennox.
You are so intense and so into the message,
and that was such a cool,
tricked-out version of that song.
[ Laughs ] So beautiful.
You use your voice more as an expression,
and it flows out like you're just emoting.
And it's a really beautiful quality.
And I'm thrilled that Kelly has you on her team
because I want to hear more, so congrats.
Thank you. Halley, I thought your performance
was really poetic.
There were, like, moments when you did less
because less would be more for that moment,
and I thought that was really beautifully crafted.
Thank you so much.
You're awesome.
You made Kelly's day. Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you so much!
Thank God there was nobody else that was competing with Kelly.
She finally got somebody good on her team.
Congratulations. Thank you!
Kelly: Halley's voice ended up
matching her completely.
A cool chick, cool haircut,
cool outfit -- total artist from the get-go.
She is a competitor.
She's unlike any other artist on this show.
So that's -- I love that.
I like filling my team up with people that are not alike.
You look relieved.
Oh, my God. I... [ Laughs ]
I feel like I'm dreaming right now.
I love Kelly Clarkson so much right now.
It was beautiful.
The arrangement had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
I was like, "Where's she gonna go next?"
It was, like, perfect.
Good things come to those who wait.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Blake: I'm ready.
Send in the ringer.
Alright. "I just can't help it.
They just, like, pick me."
[ Laughs ]
Announcer: Our next artist is entering now.
Durell: These coaches, to me, are the embodiment
of hard work and dedication,
and I'm hoping that one of them, if not all of them,
will turn a chair for me.
This is my shot.
I'm Durell Anthony.
I am 34, and I live in San Diego.
Ah!
I have two little kids,
and I get to spend a lot of time with them during the day...
Night-night! ...'cause, as a musician,
I work mainly at night --
gigs and -- and sessions and stuff.
I started singing in church with my sister
and started taking piano lessons with the nuns
down at the convent with the pointy pencil,
you know, smacking the paper and all that.
Growing up, I was a chubby kid, and once I got to high school,
I stopped playing sports and I was just about music
and trying not to fail math.
And, um, that's when, like, the weight really shot up.
The weight definitely impacted my self-confidence
and just feeling like I didn't belong on the stage.
It was just hard.
So at college, I just finally decided,
like, "Man, I got to do something about this."
And I started walking.
That led to just eating a little healthier,
and then it just started coming off.
I met my wife, Kim, at weight-loss camp.
We were both counselors and trainers,
and we've been together ever since.
And she is -- She's my biggest supporter.
She's the reason why I'm here.
He's always singing, always practicing.
Music is just such a part of him, and...
[ Boy babbling ] ...he's the best dad.
Honestly. [ Laughs ]
And I get choked up thinking about that.
He definitely helps so much with the kids,
and as you see, they both walked away from me.
[ Both laugh ]
**
Durell: Kim, Kaydin, and Cameron are my world,
but they know that I'm here for what could potentially be
a life-changing thing for our whole family.
For my blind audition, I'm singing
"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.
This song has been around for -- for years,
but is just so relevant today.
We're just living in a time where we're so divided,
but we're all in this world together.
And so I'm honored in being able to be
the messenger for this song.
That's it. Okay, here we go.
[ Gasps ]
* Father, father *
Okay.
* Everybody says we're wrong *
* Oh, but who are they to judge us *
* Simply 'cause our hair is long? *
* You *
Yeah.
* You know we've got to find a way *
* To bring some lovin' here today *
* Here today, yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Picket lines *
* And picket signs *
* Don't punish me *
* With brutality, yeah *
* Talk to me *
* So we can see *
* Oh, what's going on *
* What's going on *
* Tell me what's going on *
* What's going on *
* Ooooh, ohh, ohh *
* Ohhhh, baby *
* What's going on *
Whoo!
* Ohh, what's going on *
Wow! Yeah!
Oh, my gosh! Beautiful.
Yeah!
-Whoo! -Yes!
Hello. What is your name? Where are you from?
Durell Anthony.
I'm from Kansas, but I live in San Diego.
Durell! What's up, John?
Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you. Thanks, man. So happy to have you here.
That was a beautiful rendition of that song.
And I thought you really did a special version of it.
It sounded like your own.
I love that kind of in-between voice
that goes between your head and your chest voice
really beautifully,
and I would love to work with you.
That means so much coming from you.
And thank you. I appreciate it, man.
I thought the performance was great.
Song choice was -- was amazing
and suited your voice so perfectly.
Congrats to you. This is a big moment. Enjoy it.
Thanks, Nick. Appreciate it, man.
I love your voice. I'd like to say, also, with what John said,
it wasn't even just your falsetto
or your chest voice, it was that in between.
That's really hard to do, and the amount of air
that you have to have to sustain that,
that's incredible.
Do you write? I do, yeah.
Yeah. You kind of came across
as a songwriter how you were singing it.
And I know, like, obviously, he is a great coach
and he plays piano -- You have a lot in common.
But I would love to have you on my team.
Thank you. Thank you.
Blake: I absolutely love your voice.
Thank you. And the other thing I love is, a second ago,
when you said to John,
"That means a lot coming from you."
Okay. [ Laughing ] Which kind -- Which kind of shows...
Here we go again.
...exactly what you're gonna do.
You tipped your hand.
It's obvious.
Don't listen to him, Durell.
He's a saboteur. So obvious.
You know what we need to do here?
Let's work together.
Or just, you know, surprise people.
[ Laughter ]
Well, Durell, the time has come. Who do you pick as your coach?
**
[ Sighs ]
Thank you both for turning. I really appreciate it.
**
I'm gonna go with John.
Oh! Alright, Durell!
Welcome! Welcome to "The Voice"!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome to Team Legend. In fact...
Blake: Oh, gosh. Oh, gosh.
I wrote a song about it.
I just want to get comfortable.
[ Laughter ]
* You told us all what's going on * Ah.
* And now we know what team you're on *
Oh, my gosh.
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* You made your choice *
* So let's go and win "The Voice" *
He tells everyone that!
* Welcome to Team Legend *
Welcome, my friend. Whoo!
Thanks, man. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Durell. You're great.
Blake's been trying to sabotage me a lot this season,
but Durell could tell it was just a trick
from the trickster himself, Blake Shelton.
Thank you!
I was so happy Durell picked me.
He has a great range, great voice,
and I'm excited to work with him.
Whoo! [ Cheering ]
We did it, y'all. We did it!
Team John! Team Legend, baby.
That was a little shorter -- little shorter this time.
I think maybe next season,
how about just a nice koozie or something like that?
"Maybe a nice koozie." [ Laughs ] That you can give people.
Maybe a handkerchief or a bandana.
Ah!
I'm gonna be singing that tonight.
* Welcome to Team Legend *
[ Laughs ]
Daly: Still to come...
* Lay me down *
Daly: ...more incredible performances...
* Might be a little dust on the bottle *
**
That's four! Yeah!
I heard a beautiful voice.
Your tone is incredible.
I have to be your coach.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
John: * Win for Team Legend *
[ Singing quietly ]
**
* Win some people for Team Legend *
Uh, I'm tired of hearing the song. [ John singing indistinctly ]
I wish I had something to throw.
John: * Nick is back again *
Blake: Oh, no, no, no, that was right.
You were putting it down. That was right.
John: Okay, thank you. Stop it.
When you were putting the keyboard down and we weren't
ever hearing that song again,
but now it's back in your lap again.
It's back, and it's stuck in your head.
[ Laughs ]
My God. I'm starting to hate this job.
[ Dog barking, howling ] [ Singing indistinctly ]
My name is Jesse Desorcy.
I'm 29 years old, from Burrillville, Rhode Island.
[ Barks ]
Wow.
I grew up in a woodsy lake town,
so I was always outside swimming or running around.
After high school, I joined the Coast Guard
because it seemed to be a great fit for me.
I grew up around water. I love water.
We were actually ramping up to go to Guantanamo Bay
when my whole plan turned upside down.
I was actually driving home, and I was going
to read a road sign, and I look up,
you know, trying to read and I-I couldn't read the sign.
I was diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
It's a very rare genetic mutation
that affects your optic nerve.
You know, in the beginning, you don't really notice it
because it's a tiny little blind spot.
That blind spot expands,
so you're left with little to no central vision at all.
I can see my hand here if I'm looking straight,
and then I move it in, it slowly disappears.
I -- I can't even see my fingers wiggling right now.
It's classified as legally blind.
I tried not to get too down,
but for me, it was -- it was overwhelming.
I found myself just doing nothing all of a sudden
and going from a really busy life at 21 years old
to not knowing what you're gonna do for the rest of your life.
[ Playing guitar ]
I started playing guitar more,
and I started trying to sing for the first time, really.
I ended up putting a band together
just from guys I met.
We were lucky enough to gain the opportunity to open up
for Big & Rich, Jo Dee Messina, and Frankie Ballard.
It was crazy, and I can credit my confidence
probably to the fact that I couldn't see
the thousands of people there.
The way that Jesse has handled his blindness
and everything he's lost,
it's amazing the way that he has moved on.
I believe I'm at "The Voice" because I want --
I want to do more.
Doing music full time, it's like I'm just drawn to it.
It's like a calling to me.
I couldn't think of anything else I'd rather do.
**
* Creole Williams *
* Lived down a dirt road * * ...a dirt road *
* Made homemade wine *
* Like nobody I know *
* I dropped by one Friday night and said *
* "Can you help me, Creole * * "Can you help me, Creole *
* I got a little girl waitin' on me *
* And I wanna treat her right" * * ...wanna treat her right" *
* He said, "I got what you need, son *
* It's been sittin' down in the cellar" *
* He reached through the cobwebs *
* As he turned on the light, he said *
* "Might be a little dust on the bottle *
* But don't let it fool ya about what's inside *
* Might be *
* A little dust on the bottle * Come on, Blake.
* But it's one of those things that gets sweeter with time" *
[ Cheers and applause ] Kelly: Oh, I love that song!
**
I love that song!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hello! What is your name? And where are you from?
My name's Jesse Desorcy.
I'm from Burrillville, Rhode Island.
29 years old, and I am legally blind,
so I have no idea if -- what happened on that side of things.
Oh, my gosh!
I -- Well, I hate that I'm the one telling you this.
There aren't any chairs turned for you,
but the reason I want to tell you why is
because there were just some pitch issues that I didn't know
if it was gonna be a regular thing
or if you might just be a little nervous.
But, dude, you just, like,
rocked my little country-girl heart.
I love that song so much.
Well, thank you for listening. Yeah.
Your energy level was through the roof,
probably, with this opportunity. Yeah, nerves.
And super excited. Absolutely, man.
No question about it.
But you were singing sharp a lot.
Mm-hmm. Maybe you should have brought the key up a little bit.
It kept me from hitting my button.
I really feel like playing with a band --
Maybe you have one already...
Yep. ...is probably the move
because your voice cuts so clearly through.
I do feel like you've got a really unique tone.
So, good luck to you in the future, and thanks for singing for us today.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
When you have the kind of tone you have,
it's very powerful. Mm-hmm.
It's very energizing for the room.
It makes people feel like
a lot of passion and power is coming from you.
Just know that you have those tools to work with,
and if you just control them a little bit better,
you'll be in great shape.
Thank you very much. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Jesse.
Yeah, I think Jesse, he's got a great tone.
If he can figure out the pitch thing,
he should be able to come back and get a chair to turn.
Hey, I want a country singer on my team.
That's what I'm looking for right now --
somebody that moves me to hit this button.
Announcer: Alright, folks, thank you for your patience.
Oh, wait -- wait. Blake left. Blake left.
Blake: Oh, I'll hold it.
See how fast I was?
His knee is in pain right now.
We're gonna have Nick's Notes and Blake's Bladder.
[ Laughter ]
I get more loud when I sing,
but when I talk, I have a quiet, shy voice.
[ Exhales sharply, chuckles ]
I'm Avery Roberson. I am 20 years old,
and I'm from Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
* All I wanna do is make my hometown proud *
* Make them turn it up loud *
* Roll them windows down *
Avery: Rutherfordton is made up mostly of thrift stores,
gas stations, and woods.
I'm a small-town boy. [ Chuckles ]
I've dreamed of being on this show
ever since I was a little kid watching TV.
I'd get so excited that I'd go straight downstairs
and pick up my guitar and start playing, you know?
My grandpa, he was in a bluegrass band.
But my dad is the number-one music inspiration for me.
When I was little, I'd watch him play
with his two cousins in Nashville,
and they had a song on the country charts.
So then I went that way, and I ended up loving it.
I perform mainly at coffee shops,
a couple bars, and the senior center.
I feel like all the old women love me.
They always say, "You look like a young Elvis,"
or "I love your eyelashes."
Made me feel like a superstar.
The younger girls, they never say that.
[ Chuckles ]
Performing in the local senior center,
that's my biggest audience of a live show I've ever done.
It's been a while. I need a win here.
Well, all I have to say is good luck.
[ Chuckles ]
Avery: I'm beyond excited to be here.
Kind of a little shy kid, you know.
I think the coaches will help me break out of my shell, for sure.
-Oh, my gosh! -Get them, son.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
**
* If you're reading this *
* My mama's sitting there *
* Looks like I only got a one-way ticket over here *
* I sure wish I *
* Could give you one more kiss *
* And war was just a game we played *
* When we were kids *
* I'm laying down my gun *
[ All cheering ]
* I'm hanging up my boots *
* Tell Dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes *
* So lay me down *
* In that open field out on the edge of town *
Yeah!
* And know my soul *
Yes!
* Is where my mama always prayed that it would go *
* If you're reading this *
* I'm already home *
Whoa!
* I'm already home *
I love that! Beautiful!
Yeah! Whoo!
[ All cheering ]
Four! Four on the board!
That was beautiful! Four chairs!
That was so beautiful! Whew!
Hello. Hey.
What's your name? And where are you from?
My name is Avery Roberson. I'm 20 years old,
and I'm from Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
I thought it was quite remarkable how you didn't do,
like, what people expect people to do to get four-chair turns,
which is wail everywhere and do all these things.
You kept it you,
and it sounded so beautiful and intimate.
The storyteller vibe,
that was the coolest part for me.
And your tone is incredible.
Thank you. I don't know who you're going to pick.
I have an inkling, but I will tell you,
I have won this show with a male country singer.
I've had hits in country music,
and I'm not gonna know everything down there
that the cowboy is gonna know,
but I did grow up on country music.
Anyway, I'm a fan of yours throughout this show, man.
I hope you do so well. Thank you.
Blake is sitting over there with a smug look on his face.
What are you laughing about? Just seems so assured.
What do you mean? What are you talking about?
You just look so smug. I'm excited about Avery.
It's just arrogance. Can you believe how they treat me?
I mean... He thinks he has you in the bag, Avery.
Kelly said something that I never really
thought about before. I can't wait.
She said she grew up on country music.
I did. But then she walked away from it.
No, I did not. [ Laughter ]
I, on the other hand, grew up on country music,
and that is all I've ever done, is country music.
I just celebrated my 10th year
as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
And his 10th year as a coach on "The Voice."
And my 10th year as a coach on "The Voice." In Hollywood, of all places.
In Hollywood. In Hollywood.
He's gone Hollywood, though, I will say that.
I do work in Hollywood. There's no question about it.
Do you have to live here?
I still live in Oklahoma. I mean, that's...
Do you? Are you sure about that?
I can show you my driver's license
if it'd make you feel better.
My point is I am the only person on this panel
who knows who sings
the song that you just sang. Right.
It's important to have
a concrete understanding of country music
because you can't know where it's going
unless you know where it came from.
I have to be your coach, Avery.
I would be honored. I'd be proud to be your coach.
I think that it's so bizarre
that every time we have a country artist come out here...
Yeah. ...you say the same thing about...
Yeah. ..."I know the song and I know this," and you do,
but imagine if there was a pop artist came out
and we said we're the only ones capable of coaching this person
because we know pop music.
I get your point, but --
Well, as long as you get my point, I'm good.
We get your selectively deployed point.
I'd love to hear from you.
What kind of music do you like? What do you want to sing?
I actually started off singing pop
because my voice was too high when I was little,
and about sophomore year in high school,
it started growing a little bit.
My granddad and my dad, they both did country music.
I've always loved country music.
That's just kind of where I'm at now.
Started from pop, now I'm at country, so --
Wow, so you're saying maybe a coach
that's lived in pop and in country
might be a great coach for you -- just saying.
Just saying. Or Texas who now lives in Hollywood.
Oh, my gosh.
[ Laughter ]
As a songwriter, I reference songs
that have been inspiring to me,
and a lot of times, it's country music,
and I've been fortunate enough to work with now
Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Shania Twain.
And who knows, maybe we'll be able to write together someday
and write some country music or pop music,
whatever you want to do, because I don't think it matters
where you're from, if you're Hollywood or not,
or if you're pop or country or soul.
Whatever the genre is, it's music at the end of the day.
You do you, man. I'll support you every step of the way.
That's what it should be about as a coach.
Avery, I know I'm not the obvious choice
for a country artist.
I turned for you before any of the other coaches
because I heard a beautiful, beautiful voice.
Thank you. The tone is rich, subtle,
and that's what this show is about --
finding great voices to be heard
by the rest of the country, and some of them love country,
but they also listen to pop or they listen to soul
or they listen to blues or they listen to rock.
I turned for you because I love music
and I love coaching great vocalists on this show.
So I would love to be your coach.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
That was an outstanding pitch, Legend.
Iwant to be on your team right now.
[ Laughter ]
John: Blake's got something to say.
Can I say one more thing, Avery?
This is my 20th season.
There is no motives here for me.
I want to be able to be on your level,
understand what you want to do,
and then fight for that for you.
It's not about me.
I want this for you.
Avery, the time has come.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ] Oh, y'all are killing me up here.
[ Exhales sharply ]
Oh, my goodness.
Come on, Avery! Break the mold!
Do something unexpected.
I just want to let y'all know that I'd love to work
with any of y'all.
Y'all are all amazing.
But...
I'm gonna have to go with my gut on this one.
**
I'mma go with Blake.
Yes!
My man, Avery!
Yes!
**
Blake: Sometimes I feel like those coaches' only goal
is not even that they choose them,
but just to make sure that the artist doesn't choose me.
I know Avery was feeling that pressure,
but he made the right choice.
Whoo! You had me sweating that one out.
I love his voice because he's got a softer
yet strong voice that cuts through,
and you understand every lyric that he's singing.
I promise you, man, it's gonna be a blast.
Thank you. I'll see you soon, man.
See you. Congratulations.
[ Laughs ]
John: I loved Avery,
and I tried my best to convince him
to join Team Legend.
Ha! [ Laughs ]
I want some male country artist to break the mold
and pick somebody else.
Once again, all of our efforts are futile.
Oh, you're unbelievable.
Good job, buddy. Good job.
Well done. That was a fun one.
Ha! Ha!
**