Alright. I got three spots left.
It's the Blinds, people. Let's get it done.
Give it up for our Season 20 coaches!
Kelly Clarkson!
Hey!
Blake: Well, here we go.
Kelly's only got a few spots left,
but I don't think she can get an artist
even if she's the only one that pushes.
Daly: Blake Shelton!
This is a really special season.
It's the 20th season of "Voice."
That's four. Put it on the board! Four chairs!
Nick: We have some of the best
talent pool I've seen on this show.
Let's do this.
Nick Jonas! Whoo!
John: I've got a couple more spots to fill my team.
Team Legend's looking good for Season 20.
And John Legend!
Yeah! [ Laughs ]
Daly: The blind auditions continue right now! Aw, yeah!
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
Here we go.
**
Savanna W.: This opportunity is amazing.
I've never had, like, vocal coaching
and, like, performance coaching.
I think a coach can teach me and help me so much
'cause they are in a place I want to be.
I could not be more excited for this moment.
I'm so thankful.
**
[ Chimes ringing ]
* Hmm *
My name is Savanna Woods.
I am 26 years old. * Ah-ah-ah-ah *
And I live in Stanwood, Washington.
* Ah-ah-ah * I have been singing my entire life.
I was born into a musical family.
I distinctly remember Savanna writing music
when she was 2 1/2, 3.
I remember one about a toaster.
She wrote a song about a toaster.
[ Laughs ] That was one of my best songs, though.
Yeah. It was a good one.
My parents are amazing supporters.
My mom has muscular dystrophy,
which she's had my whole life.
Muscular dystrophy is a degenerative disease,
so it's progressively deteriorating your muscles
surrounding your lungs and your heart and...
So it affects all parts of your body.
[Speaking indistinctly] ...keep your arms any warmer.
[ Both laugh ]
Watching my mom deal with her illness
has taught me to take each moment
and live it to the fullest,
and so I wanted to reach more people
and connect with more people and just get my music out there.
**
So, I've traveled all over the world
with this idea that one day
I could combine music and new experiences.
I come to you from Iceland today.
And for the past three years,
I've been doing "Wandering Wednesdays."
I'm here in France.
I might be staying at a hostel,
or I record a song in different locations.
One last song for you in Rome.
And it changed my life because I didn't realize
you could live like that.
You can literally do anything you want in life.
Welcome, everybody. Hey, Craig. Hey, Jill.
Hey, Cindy. Hey, Joseph. Hey, Buddy!
Let's get right to it.
And it was such a hit. Everyone stayed.
No matter where I am, I have to play a song,
record it, post it.
It's something that kind of started
pushing me out of my shell.
For my blind audition,
I'll be singing "Zombie" by The Cranberries.
It has that rocker, indie vibe
and then can build up into this raw, grungy energy.
I love to have that ethereal feel to my music,
as well as the grit and the power.
I've seen a lot of the world...
Alright, alright.
...but "The Voice" can really help me connect
with more people and sing on much bigger stages.
You got this, Savanna. You got this, hon.
I'm always interested when they start smiling when they see the person.
**
[ Gasps ] Oh, my God.
**
Savanna W.: * Another head hangs lowly *
* Child is slowly taken *
Cool song!
* And the violence causes such silence *
* Who are we mistaken? *
* But you see, it's not me *
* It's not my family *
[ Family cheering ]
* In your head, in your head *
* They are fighting *
* With their tanks and their bombs *
* And their bombs and their guns *
* In your head, in your head *
* They are crying *
* In your head *
* Zombie, zombie *
* Zombie, hey, hey *
* What's in your head *
* In your head *
Here it comes, Kelly. Come on, Kelly!
* Zombie, zombie *
* Zombie, hey, hey *
* Ohh *
* Ohhhhhh *
* Ohhhhh-ohh-ohh-ohh *
**
* Another mother's breaking heart *
Here goes Kelly.
* Is taking over *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Yeah!
Last minute.
Whoo!
[ Family cheering ]
**
Well, first of all, congratulations.
Thank you. What's your name?
My name is Savanna Woods, and I'm from Stanwood, Washington,
and I am 26 years old.
Savanna, this is so exciting.
I think these other coaches --
Um, did you turn?
Yes.
What?! [ Laughter ]
This isn't a mistake? You actually turned?
You thought you were competition-free.
No, this is not a mistake. I actually turned.
You thought you were scot-free.
This is unbel-- I think I'm losing my mind.
It was just you and Savanna. After she got big,
I wanted to hear how it would sound when she came back
and got small again, and I loved it.
I think Kelly turned before youdid.
No, she turned after. Someone's messing with me.
Okay, well, congrats...
Thank you. ...to a two-chair turn.
Here I was thinking I got the whole thing.
But listen. Your tone is incredible.
I think you are incredibly laid-back,
and to have that contrast in your performance style
with those big rock vocals is very impressive.
I was able to really feel that you had something to say,
and that's the kind of artist I want to work with.
I was fortunate enough to work with Thunderstorm Artis,
and one of the things we worked on
was just finding ways to make sure the audience at home,
all these people here who were just blown away by your performance,
feel every word, every thought, every note.
And I know that you and I together could do that.
Thank you. You're very laid back.
Yeah, baby. Kelly: "Yeah, baby."
Very like someone who didn't just make it
onto the freakin' "Voice"! I know! Geez!
Oh, my gosh. What's going on here?
By the way, is that...?
Cranberries. The Cranberries. Okay.
John thought it was Bowling for Soup, so...
[ Laughter ]
Anyway, congratulations. Very happy for you.
And, yes, I wasn't sure which band it was.
Savanna, first of all, I hear your confidence,
and I particularly loved the moments
when you were wailing and hitting those notes
with so much electricity and edge in your voice.
You have quite a choice to make.
And I'm rooting for you. I hope you do very well.
Thank you so much.
Kelly: I did wait until the last minute to turn around,
and there was a reason for that.
I loved the powerful moments in the chorus.
I could tell you, like, put the rasp in there.
That's an advanced thing to do vocally.
But I was curious, after all that rasp -- I was like,
"I'm wondering when she comes back down at the end,"
if it's gonna show that you've had wear and tear.
And you came back and were really pretty in that head voice.
This is gonna not sound like a compliment,
but it is to me because I love a creepy kind of vibe.
Yeah. I love Billie Eilish, Fiona Apple, Cranberries.
I think that sultry kind of sound is cool.
So, bottom line -- I think you're cool as hell.
I don't even know anyone that's been like you
on the six seasons I've been here.
For me, what just happened was Patty Griffin and Nirvana
had a baby, and I, like, really liked it in my head.
Not to interrupt you, Kelly, but... No, I'm done.
She's now said a couple times that she waited
and she waited to spin her chair around.
[ Laughs ] I did. She kept waiting.
I didn't.
I doappreciate how quickly you turned.
Yes!
I've heard Kelly out. We all have.
And you made some great points. Thank you.
I think that first chair turn
is probably the one to go with, but that's just...
It's what to focus on.
Because, you know, Ihaven't become Hollywood,
whereas Kelly and John... Exactly.
They got lost in the TV world. My God!
They got lost in the TV world. And when that happens...
With a talk show and all that stuff.
...they start waiting until the end of a song. Oh, gosh!
This man who's been on television since he was born
is talking about people going Hollywood. Yeah...
Well... [ Laughter ]
I waited three, four years.
"I waited..." [ Laughs ]
Savanna, I know you've got a tough choice to make.
The disappointment I felt when I realized I had competition
and that it was Kelly Clarkson of all people
should speak to my desire to work with you
and to bring that voice to the finale on this show,
which I think we can do together.
Wow. Compelling argument.
Are you ready to decide, Savanna?
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
I am ready to decide.
Oh, my gosh.
For my coach...
[ Suspenseful music plays ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
For my coach...
[ Suspenseful music plays ]
...I pick Kelly.
Yeah!
[ All cheering ]
Ahh! Thank you so much!
I have a rock 'n' roller!
I have a really rad jacket you can grab and take.
Thank you so much!
Kelly: Not a lot of singers come across like Savanna.
It's just really awesome to see a woman
so confident in her talent and also who she is.
Suh-weet!
Savanna brings a little oddness to my team,
and I love it 'cause I'm super odd, so she gonna fit in.
She's actually badass. Like, I know.
I was pretty confident I had her,
but, no, it turns out that Kelly at the last second
touched her button, but I'm not gonna let it deter me.
I want to find someone who's connected emotionally,
and Savanna had that.
I thought she was really rad. She's confident as hell.
John: Yeah, I liked her vibe. And creepy, you said.
I like that she's creepy.
Like Billie Eilish. I'm really into her.
She has some weird spiders crawling out of her mouth,
but somehow I'm, like, cool with it.
I think Kelly can work with me, honing in my style
and also just that control and that softness.
And when Kelly said I had a creepy vibe, I loved it.
I loved it. I love being called creepy.
**
Hi. Oh, my gosh. [ Chuckling ] This is crazy.
I'm on "The Voice." [ Laughs ]
That's a big "V" back there! I'm on "The Voice."
Hi. I'm Rachel Mac. I'm 15 years old.
And me and my dad live in Romeo, Michigan.
We love to cook together.
I don't know if I love this, but we clean together.
We just live life together, you know?
My dad was how I started getting into music.
* You will... * That's not it. [ Laughs ]
Our relationship has grown so much
because of everything that we've gone through together.
My parents got divorced when I was 4 years old.
My relationship with my mom is really great.
I'm really thankful for that.
But my dad raised three girls.
In fifth grade, my dad got remarried.
They were married for about two years,
and one day, we came home, and the house was completely empty.
She took everything and left.
[ Voice breaking ] I love my dad, and...
it wasn't easy to see him get hurt like that.
[ Sniffles ]
Scott: I was devastated, but she helped me,
I think, more than I even helped her.
Rachel: I was really scared.
When you've restarted your life so many times already,
it's scary to rebuild it again 'cause you don't know...
where this one's gonna lead.
* How He loves us all *
Rachel: My biggest outlet was music.
My dad was a worship leader,
and so I started singing for my church.
I have more recently been doing marching band,
and I'm in theater, also.
I was writing a lot of, like, overcoming songs
because that's my story, is overcoming.
Scott: You are a great singer. You know it.
Just sing from your heart. Alright?
Ohh. I'm so proud of you.
Being 15, about to perform on the "Voice" stage...
Oh, my gosh. ...is so crazy to me.
I love Blake Shelton so much,
and the fact that he could possibly push his button
for my voice is just -- Oh, my goodness.
I'm gonna say heels.
I will be singing "Let Him Fly" by Patty Griffin.
This song fits me perfectly because it's not pure country.
It has a little bit of that indie vibe,
and it really just reminds me
to let go and focus on my music.
This is what I love.
**
* Ain't no talkin' to this man *
* Ain't no pretty other side *
* Ain't no way to understand * * ...to understand *
* Stupid words of pride *
* 'Cause it would take an acrobat *
* And I already tried all that *
* Said, I'm gonna let him fly *
* Mmmm *
* Ohh *
* The proof is in the fire *
* You touch before it moves away *
* But you must always know how long to stay *
* And when to go *
* I'm gonna let him fly *
* Mmm-mmm-mmm-mm *
* I'm gonna let him *
* Fly *
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow. Alright. Only takes one.
[ Kelly laughs ]
Ohh! Oh, my gosh! Okay.
[ Laughs ]
Hello! Hi! Hi!
What is your name and where are you from?
I'm Rachel Mac. I'm from Romeo, Michigan.
And I'm 15 years old.
Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness.
I thought you were young. I didn't know thatyoung.
What inspired that reaction just now?
Oh, my gosh! I love Blake Shelton so much!
Oh, my God. Hi. I'm sorry, Nick.
Hi, Blake! It's fine.
[ John laughing ]
Wow. Damn it.
Blake, I actually -- When I was in fifth grade,
we had to make a presentation about something we love,
and so I made a presentation all about Blake Shelton
and how much I love him. [ Laughter ]
What did you say you loved about Blake Shelton?
What's notto love about Blake Shelton? Oh, my...
Yeah, John! Yeah. That's what I always say.
It was just all about his life and -- Oh, right there.
John: Oh, my God. Kelly: Oh, my God! I love this!
"All About Blake Shelton!" By Rachel M.
Nick: This is unbelievable.
Rachel: This is all about you and your childhood.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Blake Shelton grew up --
Is that you, Blake, when you were a kid?
Look at that mullet. Blake, and you didn'tturn for her?
[ Laughs ] That's okay! You screwed up.
[ John laughs ]
If she did her research about me,
she knows that I screw up a lot.
John: Oh. Wow.
This is adorable! I love it. This is amazing.
Rachel, you have literally made my week.
Thank you. Oh, my gosh. Thank you so much.
And I'm gonna be keeping my eye on you
because I know Nick's probably gonna screw up here,
and I'm gonna get a chance to get you on the team
that you belong on, okay? Yes.
We'll see about that. We'll see about that.
Rachel, once we find out that you're young, then it
starts to explain the reason why the rest of us didn't turn.
It's really cool that you have such a strong vibrato,
but I think it probably needs to be toned down just a hair.
Okay. If you do that, you're gonna be in great shape
because you really do have a lovely voice. Thank you.
I am sorry that you have to look at Nick
and not Blake every day, but...
That's not gonna be very hard, but...
...he'll have to suffice.
[ Laughter ]
Hi! Hi. You're so pretty.
Oh, my gosh. You're so nice. Thank you.
You are ahead of the game at 15.
I mean, you have amazing tone.
You're such a light. Like, your spirit is so beautiful.
Thank you. Thank you. I'm so happy for you
that you made "The Voice" and you're on Team Nick.
Yay! Thank you so much. Thank you.
Nick: Rachel. Hi!
Right off the bat, I can tell that you sang in theater.
Yes. I come from a theater background
and made a transition from theater into pop music,
but I think we can work together to address some of the things
the other coaches have mentioned about just some of the vibrato,
not feel distracting, but using it as a tool
when it needs to be there and the rest of the time
just approaching it from a storyteller aspect.
But one of the things that we also have in common,
which I didn't realize till I just saw your PowerPoint display,
is that I've also been working on a presentation --
"All the Things I Love About Blake Shelton."
Oh, my gosh. Oh, my.
And then -- Look. Look at all the things. He's funny.
Oh. Yeah? He's tall.
I am tall, yeah. Wow. You...
He has cool boots. Oh, thank you.
Um, that's all I have right now.
Do you have "likes denim"? Oh, yeah. That's a great one.
"Likes denim." "Likes denim."
Don't let them treat me this way, Rachel. Come on.
Take up for me. You probably got a better grade
on your presentation than Nick is gonna get on this one.
I was homeschooled, so this is as good as it's gonna get.
Rachel, congrats. Thank you.
I want to say, officially, welcome to Team Nick.
Thank you. And here's your Nick's Notes.
**
Kelly: Whoo!
Fancy!
Ooh! Oh, my gosh. Thank you so much.
That's for you. Welcome to Team Nick. Thank you.
Thank you. Is that Daddy over there?
Yes. That's my dad.
Hi, Daddy.
Let's do this!
Rachel is an exciting vocalist
because she can kind of do anything.
I could hear right away, in her lower register,
she's got a lot of mature vocal sounds.
Look at this! She's gonna really excel in this show.
Thank you! Bye, Blake!
Bye, Rachel! I love you!
I love you more!
Blake: I'll probably never get over the fact
that I didn't turn around for Rachel. I regret that.
Hopefully, I'll be able to get her later, though.
Welcome to Team Nick!
I'm so glad Blake did not turn for her
because it is very clear I would have still won.
Nice job, Rachel!
Scott: I'm so proud of you.
I'm officially considering myself a Jonas Sister.
I think I earned that title. [ Laughs ]
Nick, that was quick.
Oh, Nick's handwritten PowerPoints.
She reacted to you...
the way people usually react to me.
[ Laughter ]
**
Nick was like, "Wow. What's happened here?"
"What, am I not a Jonas?"
Blake: "What dimension is this?"
[ Laughing ] Especially for a 15-year-old girl.
Blake: Do we have an opposites day?
I was like, "Did you pay her?"
Daly: Still to come...
* Let me photograph you in this light *
* In case it is the last time *
Daly: ...powerful performances...
* Sweet love *
That's my mommy.
Beautiful! Whoo!
Whoa!
Daly: ...have our coaches fighting dirty.
Kelly...will be... the best choice...to go with.
I agree with Gwen!
This is what the Internet has to say about Kelly.
"Disruptive." I like it.
That pitch was
seriously inappropriate.
All I can say is don't pick Blake.
[ Laughs] That's a no-brainer.
What is going on around here?!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Nick! What's going on, man? Hey, John.
That notebook gag you've been doing is hilarious.
It's not a gag, John.
This notebook right here
holds all the answers to life's mysteries.
[ Laughs ] Aw, come on, man.
You don't believe me? Take a look for yourself.
[ Choir vocalizing ]
I don't joke about my notes, John.
[ Scoffs ]
Daly: Let's meet the next artist.
Whew.
I'm Ollie Davidson. I am Natalie Alms.
We're Almond&Olive.
-Hi! -Hold on. Hold on.
* We wanna be your friend *
I've been in my house for six months.
And that's maybe why we're going a little crazy.
A lot of times when we play, people think we're a couple.
That's my chance to say, no, I have a beautiful wife at home.
I've been playing guitar since I was 7 years old.
I was 14 years old when I started to write my own music.
After college, I was trying to figure out,
what career do I want to go down?
And then I met Ollie.
We just clicked. [ Fingers snap ]
Together: * I'll be with you *
When we finished our first album,
right away, we started touring.
* My heart's held in your hand *
We were doing like 30 shows, 40 shows, 50 shows a year --
doing that for the past couple years.
As an indie folk duo, the music that we play
tends to be somewhat acoustic, somewhat ambient,
but still positive, still bright.
For our blind audition,
we'll be singing "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty.
This song fits right into our genre.
We have created such a special version
with the banjo and guitar, so I'm hoping
we can bring something fresh for the coaches.
They're titans in this industry of music,
and to have this opportunity to play for them
is something we're never gonna forget.
You guys are the only duo in the competition.
You think that's an advantage?
Yeah, it's been an advantage for us.
We've had each other to kind of talk through this whole moment,
and it's been wonderful.
Come here.
Together. We got here together.
Good luck, guys. Thanks. Thanks.
[ Exhales deeply ]
[ Whispering ] Let's bring the light.
**
Together: * You belong *
* Among the wildflowers *
* You belong in a boat out at sea *
* Sail away *
* Kill off the hours *
* You belong *
* Somewhere you feel free *
* You belong *
* Among the wildflowers *
* You belong somewhere *
* Close to me *
* Far away from your trouble and worry *
* You belong somewhere you feel free *
* You belong * This close.
* Somewhere you feel free *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ohh!
**
Hi! Y'all are so cute!
What are your names and where are you from?
My name's Natalie.
I am the Almond of our folk duo, Almond&Olive.
Oh. Hi. I'm Ollie. I'm Olive.
I almost wish I could have heard y'all do that
right in front of me without a microphone,
'cause sometimes I couldn't even hear you at all,
Ollie -- or Olive?
Almond&Olive is the name.
[ Laughs ] Thanks, Nick's Notes down there.
Blake's Notes. Blake's Corrections. Blake's Notes.
If I could have just heard it without microphones,
the blend would have been a little better for me
and I could have been on the ride with you a little better.
But I do think that you have a really interesting sound.
I think whatever record y'all would make would be amazing,
and I would definitely want it on vinyl.
Regardless, I want the swag and merch if it's available
'cause Almond&Olive -- I'm just so in.
Thank you, Kelly. Ollie: Thank you.
When all we can do is hear, and it's not totally lined up
and go, "What the hell?"
You know, meanwhile, you're back here playing a banjo
and you're trying to be a performance to see.
But to hear it, we're really listening to just the vocals
and how well they're lined up, especially in a duo situation.
I'm excited to see what you do after this,
because the whole package is really interesting.
And congrats already for this experience
and for all that's to come.
Thank you. Take care.
Thank you.
Almond&Olive, it just kind of
was a little off today for them.
As someone that sings with two other people all the time,
I understand the importance of those harmonies
and intricacies of the melodies really being locked.
They were cool. John: Mm-hmm.
Nick: I only have two spots left, so I'm waiting to hear
someone who really connects deeply to what they're saying.
Lindsay: Being here feels like a lifelong dream come true.
When I was little, my mom and I loved
to sing in the car together.
That was one of our favorite things to do.
And we would always watch "The Voice" together,
and I would always tell her, "One day
I'm gonna be on this show and make you really proud."
And she was always like, "Okay."
And now I'm here and I'm doing it.
My name is Lindsay Joan. I'm 22 years old.
And I'm from San Diego, California.
When I was little, I was always trying to find ways to perform,
and my mom told me that all of the best pop stars
and singers started out in theater.
And so I was like, "Well, I got to do that then!
If Britney Spears did it, I got to do it!"
So I started doing musical theater
when I was 6 years old,
and it was just something that I really fell in love with.
After high school, I went to my mom and I told her
that I'm going to New York for two weeks
just to see what it's like.
And so, that two-week trip ended up turning into a month
and then two months as I auditioned for more.
Eventually, I ended up joining a national tour
with a Broadway company -- "Kinky Boots" --
and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
Having those auditions be successful
and end up with me booking this show
and being able to tour the country for a year,
it really just reminded me, at the center of everything,
all I want to do is perform.
For my blind audition,
I'm singing "Nightmare" by Halsey.
I really look forward to making music
that can incorporate both pop and rock.
So, I'm doing sort of
a different arrangement of "Nightmare."
I feel really invested in making sure that this song
is told in a way that can move people.
I've wanted to be on this stage since I was a little kid,
and this moment truly feels surreal.
Oh, my gosh. There she is!
Everything I've ever hoped for starts right now.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 5 of the blind auditions.
[ "Nightmare" intro plays ]
**
Lindsay: * I've tasted blood, and it is sweet *
* I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet *
* I've trusted lies and trusted men *
* Broke down and put myself back together again *
John: Hm.
* Come on, little lady, give us a smile *
* No, I ain't got nothing to smile about *
* I got no one to smile for *
* I waited a while for *
* A moment to say, "I don't owe you a thing" *
* I keep a record of the wreckage in my life *
* I've gotta recognize the weapon in my mind *
* They talk, but I love it every time *
* And I realize *
* Someone like me can be a real nightmare *
* Completely aware *
* But I'm glad to be *
* A real nightmare *
* So save me your *
* Pr-a-a-a-ayers *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Save me your *
* Pr-a-a-a-ayers *
* I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night *
**
* I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a night *
* Hmmm *
Blake: Whoo! Yeah!
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hi! Hello.
Hello! Oh, my God. You're so cute!
Oh, my God! That was so scary!
[ Laughter ]
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Lindsay Joan. I'm 22 years old.
And I'm from San Diego, California.
I'm so glad that you're on "The Voice."
I think this is the perfect place for you.
You have such a huge pop vocal,
but also with a soulfulness and a sultriness
that's really nice too.
I'm an idiot. I should have turned around.
I, honest to God, don't even have a reason.
I-I -- Literally, there was something holding me back.
My hand was here the whole time.
Can I just say, Kelly -- You changed my life in so many ways.
Oh, no! No, no, no, no, no! It's fine! It's fine!
John: I knew she loved you. Way to go, Kelly.
Oh, no! Way to go.
And I have no -- I was like,
"Why am I not turning?" I don't know why.
You're just amazing. So thank you for all those kind words.
I bet she did a PowerPoint.
I actually did in the fourth grade.
I did a PowerPoint on Kelly Clarkson and Elvis Presley.
[ Laughter ]
I got a B-plus!
Oh, my God! I'm so sorry. I should have turned.
Don't be sorry. I love you.
You're so talented. I'm an idiot, and I will steal you.
[ Laughter ]
During the lower parts of the song,
you felt like you were still a little unsteady,
and so that made me hesitant.
But once you were hitting those high notes,
it was like, whoa -- like, amazing.
Thank you. Truly never been more nervous in my life.
I'm so bummed.
I think the nerves was probably what I was hearing,
but I'm so excited that these two wonderful gentlemen
heard through that.
Want me to go first? Please.
Do you put Vaseline on your jacket?
Every day. Oh, my God. You're stupid.
It looks cool, though. Thank you.
Hello, Lindsay. Hi, Blake.
I love it when people react like this when they make it
onto "The Voice" 'cause, damn it, this is a big deal.
This is the biggest stage in the world.
Like, Super Bowl can suck it.
[ Laughter ]
I've been doing this for a long time,
and I instantly knew, "She's a little nervous.
She's kind of shook up. I would be, too.
And she has found a spot now to dump all her nervous
energy into, which is the chorus."
And you were able to channel it into something incredible.
You know? You already have this charisma about you.
You put that in with some confidence
and just kind of shedding those nerves a little bit,
you're gonna be unstoppable, Lindsay.
I-I really do think that. Thank you.
I would really be honored to have you on my team.
And, by the way, Nick already has
somebody just like you on his team today.
That's not true. Yes, it is true.
He got today. Blake is a liar.
And I just want you to have a clear lane on Team Blake.
[ Laughing ] You're so full of crap.
I mean, he's unbelievable. He -- He lies a lot.
I just learned a new Blake tell,
imposing some physical dominance over me.
He -- Do you see this move here?
I can't even do it 'cause I'm so short.
When he put his foot down?
He's like, "I'm so tall and dominant."
It's a power move. It's a power move. I can't do it.
I literally -- I can't find any way to sit in these things.
Look at this. My God, I can't even reach.
[ Laughter ]
Lindsay, the important thing moving forward is gonna be
a combination of finding that confidence within yourself,
and, I think, for your voice,
there are so many things we could do with song selection,
and I want to get the chance to do that.
If there's anything I know,
it's that he is a terrible coach.
[ Laughter ]
The only thing that would make me a terrible coach
is that I'm running out of places
to put "Voice" trophies from over the years,
and I'm just like, "Oh, do I really want to do this?"
You go, "Okay, well, I will with Lindsay."
What are you gonna do, Lindsay? Who do you pick as your coach?
Um, wow.
You guys made this very, very difficult.
I love both of you so much, think you're both incredible.
Um...
The team I am joining is...
**
...Team Nick.
Kelly: Aah!
Yes!
Get it, Nick! Yes!
Lindsay just was so hopeful that that chorus would explode,
and then it did, and she blew me away.
I know that with her voice, there's so much we can do,
and I can tell already that she's got a lot
of different influences, so being able to spotlight those
and have America fall in love with her
is gonna be so much fun.
[ Cheers and applause ] Lindsay!
I'm having a good day so far,
and I'm optimistic to see what else happens.
The power move didn't work!
I still love you, Blake. I'm sorry.
I can't help you now, Lindsay.
I love you. I'm sorry.
I need to meet somebody on this show that's done
a presentation about me. I'm feeling left out.
Lindsay, thank you for trusting in me. Thank you.
All I listened to growing up -- Kelly Clarkson and the Jo Bros.
Kelly: Oh, my God! Yes!
Lindsay: That was it.
That would have been helpful to know
before I poured my heart out to you.
Well, I think you made the right choice.
We're gonna have a lot of fun. And I got a very special gift.
Your own Nick's Notes. Welcome to Team Nick.
Stay right there. Okay.
**
Careful, careful. What?!
It looks like the Bible.
[ Laughter ]
I will cherish this like the Bible. Nick: Yeah.
Kelly: Yes! I love it.
Thank you! Kelly: Whoo!
This moment truly means everything,
and I could not be more excited.
I chose Nick because I know that he does pop music. Thank you, guys!
I also love Blake Shelton, so it was a really close tie.
I feel like I'm gonna throw up... Oh, my gosh!
...but, like, in the best way possible.
[ Laughs ]
Daly: Who would you pick for your team?
Get the "Voice" official app now and play along with our coaches.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I'm Rio Doyle. I am 16 years old.
And I am from Adrian, Michigan.
[ Laughs ]
I think my earliest memories of music
would be my mom singing with her band.
I'd go down downstairs when they practiced.
I would grab the mic and sing along with them.
[ Singing indistinctly ]
I started music at a young age,
and I was 15 when I got into a band of my own.
We would perform at a lot of, like, bars and breweries.
Sometimes we would open up for my mom.
There was one time when we all sang "Love Shack" together,
and that was so fun.
[ Voice breaking ] My mom is my hero.
In 2016, she was diagnosed
with a brain tumor.
I remember when they first told me.
I went to my room and I sat under my desk,
and I just cried and I started praying.
**
I was like, "I'm not ready to lose my mom."
So I'm just thankful that she's here.
Recently, she just had radiation done
to hopefully kill that mass.
So far, so good. [ Laughs ]
I support her 100 percent. She's very, very talented.
**
[ Crying ] I'm very proud.
I'm blessed to be able to be here
and experience this with my daughter.
I love you.
* Red lights, stop signs *
* I still see your face in the white cars *
Rio: I never pictured myself to be doing this so young,
and I couldn't be more blessed to have this opportunity.
This is something that I've wanted for so long,
and I'm glad that my mom is here with me.
She's always been a star to me.
I just want to be strong like my mom...
and make her proud.
And that's exactly what I'm gonna do today.
**
* Everybody loves the things you do *
* From the way you talk *
* To the way you move *
* And everybody here is watching you *
Yes!
* 'Cause you feel like home *
* You're like a dream come true *
Wow.
* But if by chance you're here alone *
* Can I have a moment *
* Before I go *
* 'Cause I've been by myself all night long *
* Hoping you're someone *
* I used to know *
* You still look like a movie *
* You still sound like a song *
* My God, this reminds me *
* Of when we were young *
* Let me photograph you in this light *
* In case it is the last time *
* That we might be exactly like we were *
Come on. Come on, Nick. Do that turn around.
* Before we realized *
* We were sad of getting old *
* It made us so restless *
* It was just like a movie *
Whew!
* It was just like a song *
* When we were young *
John: Beautiful!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful! How am I alone here?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ohh!
[ Laughs ]
**
Well, thank you, everybody, for making this so easy for me.
Okay. You got to talk to us. What's your name?
I'm Rio Doyle. I'm 16. And I'm from Adrian, Michigan.
Oh, my gosh.
16. 16.
Wow. Rio, congrats.
This is huge. You're on Team Legend.
Yay! How exciting.
I thought it was an excellent performance,
and your voice -- it was really impressive.
I didn't turn just because I felt like
there was a few moments where
the vibrato started to lose pitch a little bit,
so if there's anything to focus on --
and John's a great coach for that --
but congratulations.
You should just be celebrating this -- this huge win.
Thank you so much. Hi, Rio.
Hi! Your tone is really cool,
but at times it would almost sound like your mouth
was so open in the back, you would swallow the words
a bit to where I couldn't understand.
Work with that just a little bit,
and I think, like, you got an incredible gift.
It's really impressive.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Yeah.
Honestly, I think none of us could tell you were 16.
That was the goal. [ Laughs ]
Where'd you say you're from, again?
Michigan. From Michigan. Amazing.
I'm from Ohio. We're neighbors.
We're taught as children to hate people from Michigan
because of the whole... Oh, my gosh!
...Ohio State/Michigan thing... Okay, yeah.
...but, honestly, half my family grew up in Michigan, too,
so I feel, like, a connection with Michigan.
I'm so excited I get to work with you.
And I'm gonna sing you a song. Oh, God.
Oh, my... This is Blake's favorite song.
I'm hoping you've written a new song by now.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
* You're on "The Voice" *
* And I was your only choice *
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* It's Rio on Team Legend *
Kelly: Whoo! Welcome!
Serenaded and all.
I love Rio's voice. I was truly surprised
more coaches didn't turn for her.
To be 16 and to take on an Adele song
is always a bold, risky move,
and I thought this is the kind of artist I want on my team.
* 'Cause he hates folks from Michigan *
[ Laughter ]
Kelly: Rio -- she did a good job.
She's just not what I'm looking for right now.
I have two spots left on my team, and, honestly,
whoever moves me, that's who I'm turning for.
[ Crying ] Hope those are happy tears over there.
Now you're on Team John Legend. How do you feel?
I just -- I can't believe it right now. [ Laughs ]
Mom, how are you feeling? Overwhelmed and blessed.
You guys did it. All the hard work paid off.
"As a child, I was taught to hate you."
[ Laughter ]
There's a big Ohio State/ Michigan rivalry.
We're just into our Ohio-ness.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Blake: * Welcome to Team Legend *
* Welcome to Team Legend, welcome to -- *
God, I hate that song.
Gwen: I would probably have to say
Kelly will be the best choice to go with.
Gwen?
Blake Shelton would be terrible as a...
[ Tape clicks, objects clattering ]
Hey, Kelly!
Yeah? Is -- Is Gwen in there?
No. That was just me. I just heard Gwen's voice.
Is she in there? No, not at all.
It's getting -- You're getting a little weird, though.
But, yeah, it's my private space, so...
Well, it's not weird if my fiancée's in the room right there.
Gwen! Are you -- Definitely not in the room. She's definitely not in the room.
But, hey, I'll see you out there, okay, buddy?
What the...?
Nah, she wouldn't be in there with John.
Betternot be in there with John.
Daly: Let's meet the next artist.
My name is Jordan Matthew Young. I'm 34 years old.
I'm originally from Roosevelt, Utah,
but I live in Austin, Texas.
**
I grew up definitely in a blue-collar family.
We had a family business doing custom log homes.
[ Saw buzzing ]
My grandfather hand-drew all the blueprints,
and my dad was the contractor,
and me and my cousins were all, like, laborers.
We built these things from the ground up.
I grew up swinging a hammer, and I still do it today.
My dad taught me everything about what it is to work hard.
And when it comes to music, I have the exact, same mind-set.
I joined a rock 'n' roll band,
and, you know, it completely changed my entire life, so...
And that's what got me into being a singer,
a songwriter, a performer, a front man.
We're playing original music.
We're playing some covers that we like.
We go from Tennessee all the way out to California and back.
**
Yay! Yay! There he is!
Jordan: I've spent the last 10 years
traveling and performing and singing.
I can't believe after all these years
I finally get an incredible opportunity like this.
I'm absolutely ready to go.
**
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
* I am a friend of thunder *
* Friend, is it any wonder *
* Lightning strikes me? *
**
* I've been sacrificed by brothers *
* Crucified by lovers *
* Through it all, I withstood the pain *
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
* But it's hard to keep believing *
* I'll even come out even *
* While the rain beats a hole in the ground *
* And tonight, oh, it's really coming down *
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
* But there'll always be tomorrow *
* I'll beg, steal, or borrow a little sunshine *
**
* I'll put this cloud behind me *
* That's how the man designed me *
* To ride the wind *
* Dance in a hurricane *
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Oh, no *
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
Whoa!
Whoo!
**
Alright! Yes. Yes-uh!
Alright! Welcome to "The Voice."
What is your name and where are you from?
Oh, my name is Jordan Matthew Young.
I'm from Austin, Texas.
Kelly: Yeah! I'm 34 years old.
Austin!
You have three wonderful coaches to choose from.
All I can say is don't pick Blake.
Blake would be way too obvious.
Clearly too obvious. What is going on around here?!
Why? Why do that?
'Cause I'm the only one here that can tell him
what song that was and who sings it.
Jordan, that started off kind of shaky, man,
and -- and that's what took me a minute.
And then I realized it was a completely different performance
after about a quarter of the way through...
Mm-hmm. ...and you really found your footing
and just laid out a-a solid performance, you know?
Thank you. And I don't get to work with guys like you
that often on this show.
You don't normally work with country male singers on this show?
[ Laughter ]
Not like Jordan, I don't.
There's a lot of different genres of country music.
Yeah. You do some things like Eric Church,
those little quick fall-off of your notes.
Mm-hmm. But at the same time, you've got a deeper
baritone-sounding voice, you know,
and that gives you your own spot.
You don't sound like anybody else in country music.
I'd love to be your coach, dude.
I really appreciate it. Thank you.
Don't pick Blake. Don't pick Blake. Don't pick Blake.
Okay, Kelly. [ Laughs ]
Kelly: Jordan, I loved your vibe.
I like that you sound like old-school country.
And I'm gonna let someone else speak for me
because Blake loves this person,
and I think that this person should probably tell you
who you should go with and who you maybe shouldn't.
Oh, great. Great.
I would probably have to say Kelly...
will be the best choice... to go with. Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
I mean, Blake Shelton... would be...terrible...
as...a...coach.
Yes! I agree with Gwen!
I love...Kelly. She is...perfect...for you.
You will not...win... with Blake Shelton.
[ Laughs] That's a no-brainer.
[ Laughter ]
Maybe you should listen to the one he loves.
Do you want to disappoint her? Do you want to make her cry?
[ Laughter ]
You want to make her happy.
Why do you want to make myfiancée happy?
That's weird -- That's already weird!
I want to make everybody happy. Okay.
I think you should make her happy and, like --
and go with someone who does know country music.
Go with someone who has won "The Voice" twice
with a country singer.
Gwen is knowledgeable, so you should lean into it,
is what I'm -- that's all I'm saying.
Jordan, I'm sorry. How do we follow that?
Just pretend like it didn't happen. Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
Jordan, I loved the performance.
I turned at the very end just 'cause I had it in my head
that it was probably a done deal between Kelly and Blake,
but the reality is there's a lot of music in the country world
that's starting to sound a certain way, and it's harder
for things to break through in that more traditional sense.
But if you can be a part of the conversation to say,
"Here's the things I love
about this traditional, classic approach,"
and apply it to this new world where things are moving so fast,
people are gonna listen, and so, given the chance
to be your coach, I-I-I'd have an amazing time going on
that journey with you to do something really disruptive.
"Disruptive." I like it.
Well, now you got to pick a coach, Jordan.
Yeah. Incredibly difficult, I gotta say.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Man. Well...
Uh...
Kelly, I appreciate your input a lot,
but it would be between Nick and Blake.
And it just comes down
to some of the stuff that Blake said
resonated with me the most, so I want to pick Blake.
Alright!
Whoo! Yes, Jordan!
Blake: I feel like Jordan really has an edge
on any of the other country artists in this competition
because he's just got such a unique, gravelly,
lower baritone sound that he's developed.
Thank you, buddy. This is gonna be a blast. Thanks, man.
It felt so good to beat Nick, Kelly, andGwen.
Clearly, Jordan saw right through Kelly's manipulation
and lies and made the right choice.
* This is God's country *
I do have a bobblehead for your truck.
Actually, you seem like a guy that might be driving,
like, a Camaro or a Trans Am or something like that.
I wish, man. Maybe --
Maybe if I make it far enough.
[ Laughs ] That's right. Thank you, guys.
Congrats. Thank you.
Congrats!
Jordan, I tried, man, and, I mean --
And, Gwen, I'm so sorry that he let you down, too.
It's just a sad day.
* This is God's country *
Nice.
Can't wait to steal him later.
That was awesome.
He goes, "Well, it's definitely between Nick and Blake."
I was like, "You're not supposed to tell third place
who third place is."
"It's definitelynot you."
Yeah, "We've narrowed it down."
I think I almost had him there.
Jordan would have been a good addition to Team Nick.
And losing to Blake, um, that hurt.
I tried, Nick. I tried.
Yeah. It's all good. I think it backfired.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Nick: Blinds have been going very well,
but sometimes you got to do a little psychological warfare.
Uh, watch and learn, people.
Hey, John!
John, how you feeling about your, uh -- your team? Great story.
Hey, Kelly, how you feeling about your team? Hey. I think it's going --
That's great. Hey. Hey, Blake. How are you? Feeling good about --
What are you doing? Okay. Good job.
Kelly: Okay. Alright, here we go. Let's do it!
Daly: Let's meet the next artist.
I'm Tyler Kohrs. I'm 27 years old.
And I'm from Nashville, Tennessee.
Being in country music,
the typical gigs I usually play are writers' rounds.
One of my gigs, I did "Buy Me a Boat" by Chris Janson,
and there's a line where it's like,
"They call me redneck, white trash, and blue-collar."
And this lady yelled from the stage, "You're not even white!"
And I'm thinking to myself, "What? Really?
I never would have known if you didn't tell me that."
My parents told me I was adopted when I was like 8,
but I didn't think much of it.
My mom raised me alongside with my stepdad.
They put in so much blood, sweat, and tears
into making sure that I had what I needed.
Earliest memories I have of listening to country music
would be with my mom.
She would take me on car rides in the country,
and she would just play music.
Now is a better time than ever for me to be on "The Voice."
The coaches can help me with confidence.
I appear a lot stronger than I come off,
but inside I'm just anxious.
Okay. You can do this. You got it?
Yep. [ Laughs ] It's like, "Whoo-hoo! Yeah, Tyler!"
[ Laughs ] It's okay. I love you guys.
You can do it.
Tyler: If I can turn just one chair,
I will know that I'm meant to be in this genre.
What song are you singing?
It's called "More Hearts Than Mine" by Ingrid Andress.
Ah. Very cool. Yeah.
The stage is all yours. Get out there and do your best.
Thank you so much, sir. Good luck.
Thank you.
* If I bring you home to Mama *
* I guess I'd better warn ya *
* She falls in love a little faster than I do *
* And my dad will check your tires *
* Pour you whiskey over ice *
* And take you fishing but pretend that he don't like you *
* Ohh-ohh *
* If we break up, I'll be fine *
* But you'll be breaking more hearts than mine *
* You'll be breaking more hearts *
* Than mine *
[ Applause ]
**
Hi! I'm so sorry. I know this isn't what you wanted.
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Tyler Kohrs. I live in Nashville, Tennessee.
You do have a really cool tone.
It was just you got kind of pitchy,
and it sounded like nerves.
Man, if you come back and sing a song
and just really know it so well that, if nerves get in the way,
maybe it won't get in the way of the pitch,
I think you'll do well. Thank you.
Oh, are you nervous right now?
You're -- I wish I could hug you.
No, it's okay. This is -- It doesn't feel real.
Oh, my gosh. I love your spirit.
You're such a good dude. Thank you so much for that.
I don't even feel like we really got to hear you sing,
because I feel like the nerves
had that much control over that performance.
Whatever you got to do to just calm down, relax,
and then come do this
and give us a chance to really hear what you do.
Thank you, sir.
Please know that your tone was really, really interesting.
Your fluttering of the notes when you did some of your runs,
they were subtle, they were really tasteful.
I hope you continue to be as bright a spirit
as you are right now. Thank you.
It didn't all come together perfectly today,
but keep taking risks.
Thank you, sir.
Appreciate y'all. Thank you so much for being here.
Thank you, Tyler! Tyler -- what a sweet guy.
If he keeps pushing himself, he's gonna succeed.
Blake: My team's almost full, so I'm just looking for somebody
that just really connects with the lyric.
He was so sweet. I know!
**
I just got good news, John.
Just got approved to join the Facebook Oklahoma
Bigfoot Research and Bigfoot Sightings group.
[ Laughs ] "Approved."
You had to apply? Congrats.
I got approved.
It was like -- I filled out this questionnaire, and it says,
"Do you, like, believe in Bigfoot?"
And I wrote, "Yeah."
And it's like, "You're in!"
[ Laughter ] Kelly: Oh, my God.
I've always wondered, who are these people
that fills out these questionnaires?
What are they seeing in Oklahoma that they're like, "I saw him"?
And, really, it was you. They just spotted you.
I can't wait to watch this stuff.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I'm also a member of the Wild Mushroom Enthusiasts
of Oklahoma group.
I love how it's "of Oklahoma" every time.
Yeah. You guys can't be international,
given that it's on the Internet?
[ Laughs ] I -- I found, collected,
fried, and ate a lion's mane mushroom
the other day because I follow this group,
and I was walking through the woods
and saw one growing on the side of a tree.
Oh, my God. I took it off and fried it and ate it.
A lion's mane mushroom.
I can't believe this is real.
Daly: Let's meet the next artist.
Together: * Do mi so mi do so do *
My name is Zania Alaké. I'm 34 years old.
And I'm from Detroit, Michigan.
Oh, yes! I got high fives!
I'm a mom to a 3-year-old and a 2-year-old.
They keep me on my toes. They keep me very active.
Having kids has brought on the confidence in myself.
Give me a hug. And it's important for me
to have a steady job
because I am not with my kids' father.
I've been working as a banker for 10 years now,
but, ultimately, singing is just what I want to do.
My mom was a modern dancer.
Growing up in an artistic household,
it was really fun for me
because my mother would actually put on "kitchen concerts."
We would sell tickets amongst ourselves
and we'd turn the lights down, and I put a flashlight on them
and they would come out of the bathroom ready to perform.
You know, she always wanted to sing,
and always the life of the party, too.
She's just a wonderful daughter. I'm blessed to have her.
She's very talented, and she needs the world to see her.
Thanks, Mom.
My mom's an inspiration to me.
And even after I had my kids,
she's always been there for me.
She's always been encouraging, no matter what.
That's helped me, you know, become a better person
and a better artist.
For the past five years,
I've been performing with a funk band,
and then, more recently,
I was added to another band where we do R&B and pop songs.
Having to juggle everything is hard.
Five months after I had my son,
I got back in the studio.
But the first night I got back in the studio,
I fell asleep. [ Laughs ]
I love you, Mommy. [ Laughs ]
I love both of you. I miss you guys so much.
My kids are my truest inspirations.
They keep me going. They keep me smiling.
I'm trying not to cry. [ Laughs ]
A chair turn proves to me that I have something.
This is it. This is where I'm supposed to be.
Go, Zania!
Okay! Go, Zania, go.
Zania: I'm doing this for myself
and I'm doing this for my two little kids.
I'm so excited. I am super excited.
[ Exhales sharply ]
**
That's my baby girl.
**
* With all my heart *
* I love you, baby *
* Stay with me *
* And you will see *
* My arms *
* Will hold you, baby *
[ All cheering ]
* Never leave *
* 'Cause I believe I'm in love *
Whoo! * Sweet love *
* Hear me calling out your name *
* I feel no shame *
* I'm in love *
* Sweet love *
* Don't you ever go away *
* It'll always be this way *
* Baby, no, wait and see *
* Can't be wrong *
* Don't you know this is where you belong *
* Oh, how sweet this dream *
* Sweet love *
* Hear me calling out your name * Uh-huh.
* I feel no shame *
* I'm in love *
* Sweet love *
* Oh, no, no, no, no *
* How sweet it is *
* Sweet *
* So sweet *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Kelly: Yeah! Whoa!
[ All cheering ]
Oh, my God!
Whoo!
John: Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Ooh.
Nick: Yeah. Whoo!
Oh, my God. Kelly: Yes!
John: Oh, my goodness!
That's my mommy.
Zania: Whew!
Hi! What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Zania Alaké. I'm 34 years old.
And I'm from Detroit, Michigan.
Right on. Oh, yeah.
Oh, my gosh. Detroit has such a rich musical tradition
and it's given the world so much great music.
Yeah. And we're always lucky when we get
Detroiters here on "The Voice."
Yeah, it feels good. Yes.
Zania, your voice is so classic and timeless
and filled with so much tone and butter and beauty.
You just have one of those voices, like, if I didn't turn,
I'd feel like an idiot. Oh.
I would love to work with you,
and I'm so happy you're on "The Voice."
Oh. Thank you so much for coming here
and showing us how you should sing that song.
Bless your heart. Thank you.
Yeah!
I grew up on Anita Baker and just love her dearly.
When I heard the chords, I was like,
"Oh, man, this is my song."
I did my old-man two-step in my seat.
[ Laughs ]
I just waited through a few lines to make sure I knew
that you had what it takes
to sing an Anita Baker song and do it justice.
And, my God, for you to be able to pull that off
so effortlessly was just magical.
And it would be so much fun to work with you
and figure out how to navigate this competition together.
It would be just a joy for me to do that.
Okay.
Zania, that was amazing. Beautiful performance.
Thank you. I'm getting towards the end of my team,
so I've got to be extra picky.
Okay. That's why I didn't turn my chair around.
You're phenomenal, and you've got a tough choice
to make between these two coaches.
Would you say you're leaning any one direction right now?
[ Laughter ] I'm not...
You don't have to answer any questions...
Okay. ...until it's time.
But that did get her wheels turning a little bit...
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. ...when you said that.
When you said, "Are you leaning
one direction or another?" you could tell...
I saw where she glanced when you said that.
She glanced directly at John. Yeah, I-I saw it.
No, we're not gonna be presumptuous about this.
[ Laughs ]
No, but I just saw where she glanced.
No, I literally just saw her look at you.
[ Laughs ]
That's all I'm saying, too.
Great job. Phenomenal. Thank you.
Okay. Zania,
who do you pick to be your coach?
**
I am gonna go with...
[ Audience shouting ]
**
John Legend.
Yes, Zania!
So happy!
[ All cheering ]
Whoo!
I'm so happy...
that I'm gonna sing you a song, Zania.
Okay. So, I do a customized version
of my "Welcome to Team Legend" song for you.
It's not thatcustom. It's custom. It's custom.
Only like one line changes.
Custom for every single person on his team. [ Keyboard note plays ]
* You sang a little Anita *
* I love hearing you, Zania *
* Welcome to Team Legend * Oh!
* You made your choice *
* Oh, let's go and win "The Voice" *
Alright. Yes!
* Zania and John Legend *
Thank you!
Welcome, Zania!
[ All cheering ]
Beautiful job. Zania from Detroit,
oh, she's such a wonderful singer.
Whoo!
She's a soulful singer. She can do jazz.
I can't wait to pick some really cool stuff for her.
Congrats!
Kelly: I turned for Zania.
I thought she had a great voice, but shocking,
she went with John. [ Laughs ]
Here's the thing -- I'm gonna pray, people.
You don't know when that win's gonna happen,
so I keep turning around.
Oh! [ Children cheering ]
Whoo!
[ Laughs ]
I love you guys!
Oh, we're so excited for you, Zania.
We love you so much. Good job.
Whew!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Savanna C.: My name is Savanna Chestnut.
I am 25 years old.
I'm originally from Americus, Kansas,
and I'm currently living in Emporia, Kansas.
Americus has one blinking red stoplight,
a liquor store/car wash,
a Casey's General Store, and a few churches,
and that's about it.
Being such a small community,
there weren't a ton of musical opportunities.
I started hanging out in my grandma and grandpa's bar.
I would sing on karaoke night,
and the regulars would all just get really excited.
My grandpa was kind of a local legend.
He was known by his nickname "Sody,"
and the bar was called Sody's.
All around, he was kind of a wild guy.
Growing up, things were kind of tight.
We lived in a trailer home that was kind of
starting to fall apart a little bit.
This is it.
But I think it really made me who I am today.
I feel like I'm better and stronger because of it.
Once my mom got me my guitar lessons,
I just kept working at it.
I kept playing my songs for my friends, for my family.
And when I was 18, I carried out the big plan
I had to move to Nashville.
From there, I started getting
more and more gigs out in the Midwest.
Most of my shows right now are small-town bars,
lots of fairs and festivals, and sometimes private parties.
It does pay my bills, and it feels like
a pretty big accomplishment.
For my blind audition, I'm singing
"Hold Me Now" by the Thompson Twins.
It was an '80s pop song,
but if you strip away the dance beats,
it's really just a really beautiful love song.
Oh! [ Laughs ]
As a country artist, those lyrics speak to me.
That's kind of our thing, is -- is heartbreak songs.
I really think I'll be able
to show the coaches my creative edge.
**
* I've got a picture *
* Pinned to my wall *
Ooh!
* An image of you and of me and we're laughing *
* We're loving it all *
* But look at our life now *
* Tattered and torn *
* We fuss and we fight and delight in the tears *
* That we cry until dawn *
* Hold me now *
* And warm my heart *
Wow.
* Stay with me *
* Let loving start *
* Oh, hold me now *
* And warm my heart *
* Stay with me *
* Let loving start *
* Oh-ho *
* Whoa *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh *
* Oh, hold me now *
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hello, what is your name? Where are you from?
My name's Savanna Chestnut. I am from Americus, Kansas,
but I am currently residing in Emporia, Kansas.
I've actually -- In Emporia, there's a --
Clint Bowyer built that little community center
or whatever -- I performed there
whenever he opened it, did a little acoustic thing.
Oh, I know. Everybody likes to talk about it when you're --
Oh, okay, good, good. Everyone's like, "Blake Shelton
hunts on my uncle's land," and we're like, "We know."
We get it. The sign when you enter town,
it says, "Blake Shelton was once here."
I wrote it on there myself.
John: First of all, I love that version
and that interpretation of the song.
Thank you so much.
That tells me that you're smart
and you have a good sense of music and artistry
and what it means to have a point of view
and a fresh approach to music.
I'm so happy that he turned for you
and that you have an opportunity to keep learning
and keep growing as an artist here on "The Voice."
Welcome. Thank you.
It was beautiful. I loved the interpretation.
It just was a little linear for me.
But the purity that your voice holds,
it's really breathtakingly beautiful.
I'm getting to a spot where I'm kind of filling up my team
pretty quickly here, and so I've got limited space,
but I thought the performance was really nice.
I think there's a lot of room to improve as well,
and I think Blake's going to be a great coach in that regard.
Yes. Congrats.
This is an exciting moment.
You deserve this. Thank you.
The fact that you chose to do that song
and perform it that way, that shows the writer side of you,
to be able to take a song and figure out
how to completely flip it like that.
It's really cool.
But I'm gonna push you.
You've got a great voice, and you've got to start believing
that, right now, you're this close,
you're ready for this.
So let's do it, Savanna. Yeah, let's do it.
Congratulations. Yeah, congrats!
Blake: You know, I was really impressed with Savanna
and the way she was able to flip a Thompson Twins song
into this cool country ballad.
She's got a really cool, quick vibrato,
but she's also just got this pure, honest tone.
Team Blake is shaping up to be great.
Little parting gift for you.
It's a souvenir.
[ Chuckles ]
Daly: Coming up... Oh!
With the teams filling up,
an artist who fought for her life...
Anna: The doctors told my parents
that I might not make it through the night.
Daly: ...gets a chance to make her dreams come true.
Yeah! You are one of the best we've heard.
Nick even turned to me and was like,
"Man, she would sound great doing country."
[ Laughing ] You're such a liar.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I'm Nadianicole. I'm a first-generation American,
and my parents are originally from Jamaica.
My dad, on Sunday mornings,
he would just blast some Garnett Silk or some Bob Marley,
and we would just vibe, cook.
Ta-da!
And my mom, she would also have
these CDs of old-school R&B music
and make me sing with her.
I just loved that moment so much.
I think it formed my love for singing.
In high school, I was always singing and performing.
I was a flag girl. I'm part of the marching band.
I sang in the jazz band. We did competitions.
I got a scholarship to the American Musical
and Dramatic Academy in New York, New York.
I got to perform and venture out
and -- and get my name out there,
but this is by far,
like, the biggest thing to happen in my family.
I am so proud of you,
and I know that you have it within you.
I know that you're a very determined young woman.
And I can see that growth in you day by day.
Be the best you can be at all times.
And I'm just overwhelmed with joy, to be honest.
I'm extremely grateful for you guys
for always supporting me and sacrificing a lot
so I can follow my dreams.
[ Sniffles ]
I love you guys dearly.
We love you too, sweetie.
Nadianicole: Being a first-generation American,
it definitely humbles me. Oh, my God.
I know how hard my parents worked
and I know where they came from.
I'm not gonna take it for granted.
I'mma work twice as hard.
* Oh, I wanna be down *
* With what you're going through * * Going through *
* I wanna be down * * I wanna be down *
* I wanna be down with you *
* No matter the time *
* Of day or night, it's true *
* I wanna be down *
* Down, down, yeah *
* Oh, I wanna be down *
* With what you're going through *
* Yeah *
* I wanna be down *
* I wanna be down with you *
* No matter, no matter, no matter *
* The time of day or night *
* It's true *
* I wanna be down *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Kelly: Oh, man. I love that song.
Hello. What is your name? Where are you from?
Hi, I'm Nadianicole,
and I'm from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
I liked a lot of what you were doing,
but there was just a few things
that -- that felt a little shaky.
That's not to say that you're not a phenomenal vocalist. Yeah.
I think you have a really great tone and style.
Thank you. John: The way you were approaching
the song rhythmically, it just stood out
that you were very behind the beat.
This song required you to be a little more staccato.
* I would like to get to know if I could be *
Next time you come here,
you do a song that's a little slower,
that it lends itself to you letting those notes ring out.
I was singing the whole time Brandy's part,
and you weren't singing in the same pocket at all,
but it felt like that was intentional.
I actually applaud the fact that you were changing up the song
and making it your own, but I felt like the nerves
or something, it got in the way of what you were trying to do.
That's why I didn't turn around.
But you do have really cool tone.
Thank you. You have a really pretty voice.
Blake: You know, I think, for me,
I did hear some pitch things in there,
and that's -- Yeah.
I think if you would have had
a performance that was just undeniable,
even though it's kind of out of my lane,
I still would've hit my button for you,
for what it's worth to you.
Thank you for that.
Thanks for being here. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
Nadianicole -- she's got the foundation
of a really cool approach vocally,
and it's just Brandy is exceptional.
And when the bar is set that high,
it's -- it's -- it's tough to try and compete with that.
My team is almost full.
I am waiting for an amazing artist.
* I wanna be down *
Kelly and John: * With what you're going through *
* I wanna be down *
* I wanna be down with you *
Anna: This is crazy. [ Chuckles ]
It feels so amazing to be here right now.
Oh!
If you would have told me three years ago,
"You're gonna be on 'The Voice,'"
I would be like, "There's no way."
I mean, I was fighting for my life.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Say hi, Lily! I'm Anna Grace.
I'm 20 years old. You're my best friend.
And I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
And I'll miss her.
I've been singing since I can remember,
just around the house and once in a while in church.
I've always loved music, but when I was about 13,
I started being like, you know,
"I'm not gonna sing in front of people anymore.
I'm not good enough."
I was too scared.
When I was 17 years old,
it was the first time I got really, really sick.
I started shaking and my heart rate got really high.
I actually got admitted to the hospital.
It was a blood infection.
It caused me to go into septic shock.
The doctors told my parents
that I might not make it through the night.
That was a horrible feeling that we might lose her.
[ Breathes shakily ]
I remember thinking in that moment,
"If I make it through this,
I'm not gonna be scared to sing in front of people anymore."
I mean, I was only 17.
I was like, "I haven't done anything yet."
They ended up taking out my gallbladder.
I was in and out of the hospital for eight months
with reoccurring infections.
It was not an easy battle, but I started teaching myself keys,
eventually guitar.
Music for me is something that I go to
when I'm feeling down.
I would not be here without it.
I'm so excited to see how it feels to perform --
like, really perform.
I would want to work with Kelly the most
because she really connects with artists.
Brynn Cartelli is my favorite person that Kelly ever coached.
I could have never done that when I was 14.
So, like, to see someone that young really pursuing
what they want, she inspires me so much.
You have a lot of inspiration, I know, in your life,
but there's a video I wanted to show you,
so take a look at the screen.
Hey, Anna, it's Brynn. I heard you were a big fan,
which is so sweet, so I wanted to send you a message
wishing you the best of luck.
Your story is incredibly inspiring,
so I hope you kill it out there.
I'm here cheering you on. Good luck, girl. Mwah!
That is Brynn Cartelli, former champion of "The Voice."
That means everything to me.
Like, to have her support is just crazy.
Anna: For my blind audition, I'll be singing
"my future" by Billie Eilish.
I've accepted, like, "You know what?
I am, like, so excited
to see what -- what happens for me in my future."
So to have this be the first song
that I ever perform outside of church is huge for me.
I don't need to be scared of chasing my dreams.
**
* I can't seem to focus *
* And you don't seem to notice *
* I'm not here *
* I'm just a mirror *
* You check your complexion *
One, two, three.
Hey!
* To find your reflection's all alone *
Yes.
* I had to go *
* I know better *
* Than to drive you home *
* 'Cause you'd invite me in *
* And I'd be yours again *
* But I *
* I'm in love *
* With my future *
* And you don't know her, ooh-ooh-ooh *
Four-chair turn. Yes!
* I'm in love *
* But not with anybody here *
* I'll see you in a couple years *
[ Cheers and applause ] Wow.
Yeah!
Whoo! Big four-chair turn.
Alright!
[ Cheers and applause ] Whoo!
Welcome to "The Voice." You're a four-chair turn!
Holy cow!
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Anna Grace. I'm 20 years old.
And I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
You seem like somebody that loves music.
My life wouldn't be anything without it,
so it's super important to me,
and it's gotten me through some really hard times, so...
I love all the nuance that you showed,
and you made such cool choices musically.
It was really, really beautiful.
I would love to be your coach.
I feel like we could get each other musically and it'd be great.
I love that song. It just sounds kind of ethereal.
And you get to use your head voice a lot,
and as a female, I love that.
It's just a really cool contemporary take
on an old-school vibe.
Is music kind of therapeutic for you?
Yeah. That's how it is for me.
Well, I love your voice.
I was already thinking of several songs that would be cool
even to take that approach on.
I'm gonna go ahead and start coaching you
as if you did pick me, because there -- there were points --
and I think it's just breath control --
where you got a little shaky with pitch.
It's literally just "brrr" bubbling the whole song
before you come out here and doing it.
But even with the shaky parts, it was so intimate
and believable, and I would love to coach you.
I think you would look stunning in my jacket.
There's a Team Kelly jacket waiting for you.
I thought you did a really good job
of -- of walking the line
between the way Billie Eilish approaches her vocals
and also being certain that we're aware of your range
and the strength of your voice, so I loved it.
And I do think you're somebody
that really has to be protected on a show like this
and not let too many outside influences distract you
from the path that you want to be on.
Nick even turned to me during the audition and was like,
"Man, she would sound great doing country."
And I was like, "Nick.
I don't think she would sound good doing country at all.
I don't think that's her thing."
And then he kept saying, "Country, country."
And I'm like, "What, Nick? What are you saying that for?"
Nick: Yeah. Yeah. So I just think it's important
to keep your eye on the ball... [ Laughing ] He's such a liar.
...and know who you are and not be distracted
by the wrong coach.
The wrong coach. I would be honored to be your coach, Anna.
Thank you. You know, that is a perfect segue.
This show is all about great voices, obviously,
and you are one of the best we've heard.
Wow. Thank you. So I want to show you something,
because I want you to make the right choice here.
I went on the Internet. Uhp!
This is what the Internet has to say about Kelly.
Blake: Wow. Do you want a coach that falls apart
because she knows that I'm the best coach? That is true.
No, what about John? What does the Internet say about John?
Oh, it's tough.
"Not so" Legend.
I mean, these are highly original memes,
but the last one is the most disturbing.
Yeah.
[ Laughs ] Puppy hater.
Oh, you caught me right when I was strangling the puppy.
Listen, Anna, in all seriousness,
you're phenomenal. I love your voice.
And it would be an honor to coach you.
That pitch was seriously inappropriate.
The Internet does not lie, John.
John whines a lot. John's just mad about the photo.
I think I looked cool in the photo, though.
I'm not mad at it. Oh, the sad part is that you think you look cool.
[ Laughter ]
We've got a lot of delusion to the left of me. Aw!
That's okay. Anna, any of us would be lucky to coach you,
so you just tell us what you want to do.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Oh, my gosh. Um...
[ Audience shouting ]
He's doing the thing. Come on, Anna!
Come on. This is my thing.
Come on home.
Okay, um...
[ Audience shouting ]
I've been thinking about this for a while...
Okay.
**
...and I'm gonna pick Kelly.
Oh, my gosh!
Thank you!
I totally didn't -- I thought you were gonna pick John!
I don't know why.
Oh, my God. Thank you!
And you thought about it for a while. That's so nice.
Anna's not the usual, typical "Voice" singer.
It's like very intense and quirky and cool
and kind of serious, so I'm loving it.
I'm the queen of four chairs.
It's my second four-chair to win.
I'm just saying, people are into this.
You can get a jacket! Yay, Team Kelly!
Thank you! Congratulations, Anna.
Thank you! Nick: Congratulations.
Thank you, Anna!
Anna: This is probably the happiest I've ever been.
It literally means everything to me to have this chance
and have people believe in me.
* Now I am invincible * [ Parents cheering ]
Wow! It's been a long road,
and you persevered and you did it.
Both Parents: Team Kelly!
* Love with my future *
Congrats, Kelly.
What happened, Nick? I thought I had it.
You even had a PowerPoint presentation.
I know. Nick: I broke out the memes on this one
because the Internet doesn't lie.
Blake: Now, I'm not a puppy hater.
I want everybody at home to know I'm not a puppy hater.
I just happened to have a stranglehold on that
one particular puppy at that moment.
**