**
* That there's always been a rainbow *
I don't think we've had anyone this season that can go
in and out of their chest and head voice that flawlessly.
"This could be the secret weapon on my team."
"What are we doing?" Oh!
[ Microphone off ] Why do you get -- Can y'all hear her?
And nobody -- I know because my mute button really does work, doesn't it?
This is not fair. That's not fair.
Let me just get something here.
Blake: I'm the only coach without an artist,
which is a shame.
Come on, buddy. [ Bleats ]
Oh, my God.
Blake's having a tough one.
This man is pulling out all the stops.
But due to being here for 22 seasons,
Blake has a lot of power on this set.
And I don't like it.
Come on. Oh, my God. It won't come.
Oh, that's not gonna work. He tried.
Kate, who do you pick as your coach?
[ Laughter ]
Blake was my first choice,
but he didn't even fight for me.
I was bringing a goat out here.
Kate, we cannot separate, as fellow Okies.
[ Audience chanting "Blake" ] I don't know.
Please!
Ah!
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on, Kate!
It's so embarrassing if my hometown girl doesn't pick me.
Okay, I'm ready.
**
Blake. Yes!
* Get your bad self lit, fire up the night * I'm the G.O.A.T.!
Blake: Got my first artist. Yes, Kate!
I'm really excited about working with Kate.
Ah, I can't believe it!
I love her take on -- on what she's doing as an artist.
I just think it's gonna be different for the show.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I had to pull out every trick I had
to get Kate on my team, but it was worth it.
Not a single coach here has anything on Team Blake.
We are the G.O.A.T.
Wait a minute, wait a minute. I got something for you.
It's not a goat.
Blake is like one of those people
that on the first day of high school,
he's the senior, and you're the sophomore,
and you're like, "Hey, do you know
where the history building is?"
And he's like, "Yeah, it's by the pool."
And you, like, are like, "Where's the pool?
Where's the pool?" And then you realize there's no pool.
The goat probably saw the lights and was like, "No."
That goat's like, "I ain't coming out there.
Looks too much like y'all are gonna sacrifice my ass onstage."
John: We had a goat! Blake: So at the end of the day,
the goat wouldn't come out onstage.
Thanks a-freaking lot. [ Goat bleats ]
That was great. It looked right at the camera, right?
Perfect.
Man: One minute, one minute, one minute.
Is it weird over there on that side?
It's so weird. I'm not used to being here.
Reina: I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack
when I go on the stage.
After people hear me sing, they're usually shocked
'cause I'm just 13. [ Chuckles ]
This is the biggest stage I have ever been on,
and I'm wearing heels for, like, the first time.
I am so nervous walking on the stage with these shoes
'cause I'm not even gonna become famous for being on the show.
I'm gonna become famous for falling off the stage.
Become a meme.
[ Mariachi music playing ]
Mariachi is traditional Mexican music.
It's really lively, and I love how it always tells a story.
It always just brings a vibe
that just makes you want to dance.
When I was 9 years old, I had my first live performance.
It was terrible,
but it's so cool to see the joy of people's faces.
I'll perform anywhere, practically, parties, charities.
I feel just the pride of singing about my culture
and representing my culture.
Every time she's singing the mariachi music,
I'm so proud of her.
And be here on "The Voice" representing culture
is -- that means a lot for me.
Hope everything goes good. Sorry.
Sometimes he can't see her perform,
because he says "I can't, 'cause then I'll start crying.
I get emotional." I know. I'm sorry.
Man: Reina, please make your way to the stage. Reina.
Reina: I want to make my parents proud,
and I also want to make myself proud.
**
For my blind audition, I am singing "Cielito Lindo."
I feel like singing this song and representing my roots
is really important to me, because it's part of me.
Okay, I'm -- I'm focusing now.
I'm gonna give them everything that I got.
[ Whispering ] Good luck. Hi, Carson. Thank you.
**
Ooh! * Ay, ay, ay, ay *
Oh. * Ay, ay, ay, ay *
Ay, ay, ay, ay?
* Canta y no llores *
* Porque cantando se alegran *
* Cielito lindo, los corazones *
* De la Sierra Morena *
* Cielito lindo, vienen bajando *
* Un par de ojitos negros *
* Cielito lindo, de contrabando *
Oh, my God.
* Ese lunar que tienes *
* Cielito lindo, junto a la boca *
* No se lo des a nadie *
* Cielito lindo, que a mí me toca *
* Ay, ay, ay, ay * * Ay, ay, ay, ay *
* Canta y no llores * * Canta y no llores *
* Porque cantando se alegran *
* Cielito lindo, los corazones *
* Ay, ay, ay, ay *
* Canta y no llores *
* Porque cantando se alegran *
* Cielito lindo, los corazones *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go!
Yeah!
That is so cute. So cute.
Beautiful!
Do you speak Spanish?
Oh, my God.
Wow.
Your voice is incredible.
I love that you're singing a mariachi song.
I'm so proud of our culture, and all of that music
is such a beautiful thing to tap into.
If you did, like, a mariachi version
of, like, a Billie Eilish song --
I hope that that idea isn't terrible
and that you don't pick me anymore, but --
She said, "Anymore." Yeah.
I mean, actually, I don't know if you were gonna pick me. Very presumptuous.
I don't know if you were gonna pick me! Oh, my God!
Just think, we could have so much fun together, miReina.
So, yeah, it's so nice to meet you.
Thank you. Man.
What I liked the most about your performance,
there was just something so raw and pure about it.
Can you tell me a little bit about what your dream is?
I mean, to be a big star, of course.
Okay.
But I also sing country and pop.
Oh, well, there you go! Yeah.
Who's your idol? Camila Cabello.
Ah. I want to be like her one day.
You set it up, Gwen. I had a feeling
she might say Camila, and I was like, "Oh, this is not gonna go
the way Gwen wants it to go."
Those were great questions.
I already got to live this dream that you have.
So to be able to share what I've learned
with somebody that's young, that has that hope
and that dream and that talent that you have?
I know that she's incredible.
We're just getting to know each other,
and I already love her so much.
And I love her. Come on! You got to fight me!
I will fight you for -- for Reina, though.
Reina, you're one of the youngest competitors
that we even allow to audition.
You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you.
And you sounded so great singing this today,
and I can't wait to see what you do next.
Thank you so much. Oh, man. Yeah.
When you started singing, I could see
how excited she got immediately.
And I said, "Camila, what do you think the first song
you would have her do?" And she said, "The Macarena."
[ Laughter ]
That's a lie. And I was like, "Oh, my God."
I was like, "Oh, my God. I guess that could be --"
And then she hit her button and turned around before I could --
No. It's a lie. That never happened, Reina.
That never happened. I mean, I love that song.
Yeah, but I wouldn't -- I thought it was a great idea.
It's not a good idea. So, she said "Macarena"
into my ear. I heard it. Nope.
That's up to her. I mean, if she wants you to do
The Macarena, you do The Macarena. You should sing The Macarena.
Blake's gonna do, like, a TikTok trend with The Macarena.
I can see it happening.
Think that would make you look really cool.
Anyway, good luck.
Thank you.
Who do you pick as your coach, Reina?
Pick me!
Oh, my gosh.
Either make my dream come true or crush my heart.
Macarena!
Oh, my gosh.
Who's it gonna be? We don't know who to pick.
I can't even look! I can't even look!
I'm really sorry, but...
I choose Camila. * I got my head out the sunroof *
MiReina! * I'm blasting our favorite tunes *
My team is killing it right now. * I only got one thing on my mind *
You are so brave, and you were so great. Thank you.
Wait. Come here.
I love Reina's voice because
she has such a buttery, beautiful tone
but at the same time is, like, a really capable singer.
And it's rare that you get both of those things.
A little, like, instant camera for memories. I've never had one of those.
And also, you know, as an immigrant child,
I felt like she could be, like, my little sister.
Say cheese.
* Da da-da *
This is the kind of artist I wanted.
**
* Hey, Macarena *
I can't believe she's 13. That's crazy.
That's insane. She's so young. I had no idea.
I mean, it sounded young, but I didn't think 13.
I auditioned for "X Factor" when I was 15.
Really? Right, right. I didn't make it as an individual.
I was in Fifth Harmony. John: I was just proud
I understood like 90% of the Spanish that was being spoken.
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Coming up on Night 2 of "The Voice" premiere...
* Can't you see, oh, can't you see *
* Don't speak, I know just what you're saying *
Your voice, it sounds like a record.
It sounds like a Grammy performance.
Daly: ...the rivalry among our coaches is in full force.
John Legend can kiss my ass. Oh, my goodness.
I literally don't think John can beat Camila.
Oh, wow. Camila: This is a moment,
because we're besties. [ Ding!]
Daly: And with Blocks in play...
Yeah! Daly: ...anything can happen.
You talking about Team Blocked?
Yes, Team Blocked.
I don't have a chance to fight for him.
Oh, you know -- I'm so sorry.
I'm the next closest thing to John Legend.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 2 of the blind auditions.
For your first time here, you're slicing it.
You're doing a great job. Thank you.
I'm -- I'm amazed, like, how you're doing.
Thank you. Today, I'm gonna have to
maybe, like -- Like, we're --
Like, are we in an alliance?
Oh, oh, you were saying the opposite. This is awkward.
Oh, no, no, no. She's saying the opposite.
Oh, she saying she's gonna have to fight me.
A little bit. I mean -- Okay, that's fine.
Don't trust in these alliances. We ain't loyal.
[ Laughs ]
[ Engine starts ]
Bryce: There's no better feeling than firing up
an old three-speed tractor and cutting some grass
and listening to country music. It makes you feel free.
* It's been a good, good ride *
My name is Bryce Leatherwood.
I'm 22 years old, and I'm from Woodstock, Georgia.
As a kid, I would always go to my granddad's farm.
We rode around in his truck with a bunch of cassette tapes,
from George Jones to Conway Twitty.
He got me hooked on country at a young age.
When he was small, we'd sing together, going down the road.
Don't get no better than that.
Well, I'm very lucky to still have my grandfather here.
He was a firefighter for 25 years.
After that, he sadly attained Stage IV lung cancer.
He had said he didn't want to do chemotherapy.
My mother said, "Well, Daddy,
you've got a grandson, and you got one more on the way."
He started doing chemotherapy, and after a bunch of surgeries
and everything, he finally beat it.
He says the reason that he's alive today is because of me.
Well, we come a long way, man. Yeah, we have.
My grandfather is one of the biggest heroes of my life.
You know, it makes it feel good
to have my grandson say that.
I didn't know...
that he really felt that about me.
I'm glad to know it.
My favorite part about being at my granddad's farm
was learning how to work hard.
I started my own lawn care company when I was 13 years old.
Started with a few houses.
From there, went to 5 to 10 to 20.
I call it Leatherwood Landscaping.
Once I got to college, my brother's taken that over
and changed it all up. He wanted to be Lance Landscaping.
I'm like, "Dude, you got a sweet last name
that literally has two things from nature."
But he blew it up, made the company what it is today.
Going to college, fell in love with music there.
Started at small, little pubs to the biggest bars in town,
and I get paid to sing my songs.
Can't be nothing better than that.
Did you ever think you'd be getting ready
to sing for "The Voice"?
Not in a million years did I. Okay.
Two weeks ago, I graduated college,
and I have no other job.
This is the only route I see fit.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
The song I'll be singing is "Goodbye Time" by Conway Twitty,
but I'll be doing the Blake Shelton version.
There's a lot of risk with singing a coach's song.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Let's go do this thing.
Come on, Blake! I'm so fired up.
He's fired up! Whoo!
Here we go. I'm fired up, too.
Something's tingling.
Come on, Bryce, let's go.
**
Oh, I know this. Yes.
* It's your life *
**
* You say you need a change *
Pretty.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Don't all the dreams we've seen come true *
That's a pretty voice.
* Mean anything? *
**
* You say it's different now *
* And you keep staring at the door *
* Well, how can you walk away? *
* Don't I matter anymore? *
Let's go!
* If being free's worth what *
* You leave behind *
Come on.
Got two more!
* And if it's too late *
What the hell's the matter with you?
* For love *
* To change your mind *
**
* Then it's goodbye time *
Wow. Voice like butter.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Mmmmm *
Yeah! Alright!
He's so excited! Yes!
You got Blake to turn around!
Wow. That's my boy. Way to go!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Well, well, well.
Fight, fight, fight, fight.
Welcome to Team Blake. [ Laughter ]
What's your name?
My name is Bryce Leatherwood.
Gwen: Wow. I'm 22 years old,
and I'm from Woodstock, Georgia. Oh, my gosh.
Has there ever been a country-er name than Leather-wood?
Gwen: [ Laughing ] No. That's hot.
You have excellent taste in music, okay?
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
Piano part is my remake of that song.
'Course. You know, it's a Conway Twitty
song originally.
And so I don't feel too ego-y
hitting my button for my own record.
I wanted to get my push in before you got to the chorus,
because I could tell you already hit the two tough notes.
* How can you walk away *
Come on. Sing it, Blake!
Whoo! Man, I was blown away.
And what a great country name. Leather...wood.
Okay, you're -- you're thirsty. We get it.
Join Team Blake! Your thirst --
Do it, Bryce! Come on, man.
Your thirst is showing.
You have an incredible voice. Thank you so much.
There's just -- You have better coaches than me --
I understand. I understand, Camila.
I just know if I'm like, "Hey," like,
"Sing a Bad Bunny song," you're gonna want to kill me.
But you are incredibly talented.
Thank you so much.
I didn't grow up on country at all,
but when that song came on, I was like, "I know this song."
[ Laughing ] It's your song.
"Where have I heard this before?"
But I didn't realize that was a cover, either.
Which is alarming if you're choosing a coach, by the way.
Well, I grew up with that song on a cassette tape
in my granddaddy's truck, so...
Thank you, Bryce Leatherwood.
Yes, sir. Yes, yes, yes.
Gwen: What I like about you is you're a character.
We're here for the voices, but we're also here
for the personality and -- For the leather wood, baby.
Yeah, yeah. So, you know -- For the leather wood.
I think that that's really important.
Even though I'm not country, I'm really into country.
Ha ha! Camila: Clearly.
I'm part-time Oklahoma girl now.
I'm a good coach, and I could get help from him,
so there's that.
Thank you so much, Ms. Shelton.
You sounded fantastic.
I heard the richness in your voice.
Thank you. And no matter
what genre we sing,
it's about that charisma that you have as an artist.
And I just didn't want you
to waste your experience on this show
being on Team Blake. It just --
Waste? [ Laughter ]
It just -- That was a good one.
You should join Team Legend. I would be a great coach for you.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Well, wait a minute. You really haven't made your case, though.
All you've said is he would waste his time with me.
But I want you to make your country-music case
on why you should be Bryce Leatherwood's --
Bryce Leatherwood on Team Legend.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's a great name.
Like, Shelton? We have excellent jackets
on my team. Oh, here we go.
Beautiful. And I feel like
this would look good on him.
Is he cold? There's that little bit
of country music knowledge for you right there.
What does Blake have to offer you right now?
I've got a soft beer cooler for you.
Perfect.
And I have vast stores of country music knowledge.
I just learned that that song
was Conway Twitty and Blake Shelton.
[ Laughter ]
So...who do you pick as your coach?
Wow.
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on, Bryce. Let's do this!
"John, John, John, John, John."
Boy, if he picks John...
"John, John, John." [ Laughs ]
[ Shouting continues ]
With the country knowledge, I got to go Team Blake.
What? * Everything is brighter when we're together *
What's up?! What?
I am shocked.
* Yeah, I got everything I need *
How stupid. That is awful.
That's nice, isn't it?
Bryce has an incredible country voice.
I want to continue to learn who he is as an artist.
My man! Shake your hand, man.
If Conway Twitty is any indication,
then we're gonna have a lot of fun working together.
Here, that's yours. Take it. Yes, sir.
I'm surprised that little sack wasn't a deterrent.
I know I'm the underdog with any country artist,
but I do believe music is music,
and I can coach any artist in any genre.
You got him the bag to go grocery shopping with.
He's such a star.
I'm having a little bit of a rough day,
but I'm just hoping it picks up.
[ Laughing ]
Whoo! I'm working on my country pitch.
I'm gonna evolve it a little bit more.
John Legend is one of the smartest human beings
I've ever met in my life.
You would think after this amount of time,
he would at least spend a day on Wikipedia
learning anything about country music.
He has a beautiful, beautiful voice.
His tone is very nice. Tone was like butter,
like a vanilla scented candle.
Oh, wow.
I got three chairs to turn around for me.
Jimmy: Whoo! Lord, three!
I'm on Team Blake. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you.
[ Sniffles ]
[ Both laugh ]
Camila: Can somebody turn me around?
Is it bothering you?
Yes! You have to sit down.
It's not safe.
You don't feel right going this way?
Yeah, I like it better --
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God!
"Sit down!"
"Sit down, woman!" [ 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
to the blind auditions at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Blake: Come on. Let's go. Come on.
[ Goat bleats ] Come on.
Just go. I got to get back in there.
Is it number one or number two? Hey, listen to me.
I know what it's like. [ Goat bleats ]
We're just alike. We're goats.
I know. Yes, you --
[ Smooches ] I know.
It's okay.
Okay. Let's go. Let's go.
What is this?
Disgusting. Just come on. [ Goat bleats ]
I know. She gets on my nerves, too.
No, not Gwen, the other one.
[ Goat bleats ]
It's happening. [ Laughing ] It's happening!
My name is Koko, I'm 31 years old,
and I'm from Mobile, Alabama.
I am a singer for a cruise ship band,
so I sing pretty much every single day,
every single genre you could possibly think of.
It's absolutely amazing
to wake up one day and be in Aruba,
wake up the next day and be in Jamaica.
I got my love of music from my dad.
In the '70s, my dad was one of the top radio hosts in the city.
It allowed me to just grow and love
so many different kinds of music.
Jeff: She would sit in front of the television set
and wrap a beach towel around her waist
and pretend like she's Selena singing songs,
and she was like 2 years old.
We're both very, very proud of what she's accomplished,
and I think she's gonna do a lot more.
Sometimes music or arts isn't really looked at as something...
[ Chuckles ]
...as something as, like, a profound profession.
So it makes me feel good that they're proud of me
and that they're here.
I'm singing "About Damn Time" by Lizzo.
The lyrics to the song is basically my life to a T.
I've been working at this since I was in college.
Just like the song says, it's about damn time.
Better hit your button. You better hit your button.
I'll only hit my button if I need to hit my button.
Wise words by Confucius.
[ Laughs ]
**
There she is.
There's some tingles in the air.
**
* It's bad bitch o'clock, yeah, it's thick thirty *
* I been through a lot, but I'm still flirty *
* Is everybody back up in the building? *
* It's been a minute, tell me how you're healing *
* 'Cause I'm about to get into my feelings *
* How you feeling, how you feel right now? *
* Oh, I been so down and under pressure * Whoa.
* I'm way too fine to be this stressed, yeah *
* Oh, I'm not the girl I was or used to be *
* Bitch, I might be better *
* Turn up the music, let's celebrate *
Come on. * I got a feeling *
Come on, come on, come on.
* I'm gon' be okay *
* Alright, it's about damn time *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, guys.
**
This sucks. What's your name?
My name is Koko. I'm 31 years old.
I'm from Mobile, Alabama.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Chuckles ]
There was great moments in that performance.
Mm-hmm. And then there were some things
that didn't land right for me personally.
But I-I got to say, Camila was as close --
I was so close. I mean, literally, I actually
thought I saw the button, like, go down a little bit, like --
I don't know what's wrong with me.
You changed the rhythm of it.
I was just like, "Oh, her melodic ear is really cool."
The reason I didn't immediately hit my button was I was like,
"Okay, this is, like, a Lizzo song."
Her personality, like,
you can just, like, hear through her record.
And I feel like you could have picked a song choice
so you didn't have to compete with that.
But it was really, really close.
Like, I really feel like you should come back.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you, Koko.
I actually am pitching the idea
about having a Regret button.
You can only use it one time, kind of like the Block button.
I kind of wish I would have t-- I would have turned around.
If you see someone, you hear how they talk,
or you kind of fall in love with them afterwards,
you press the Regret button,
and suddenly, you're in the fight again.
But I feel like there was enough potential in her
that I should -- I could have --
I would have turned around for her.
**
Annette: Are you a star? Yeah!
Alyssa: Music was all around me as a child.
I was always asked to sing at family parties.
Everyone be like, "Hit it." [ Laughs ]
And I would be like, "Okay."
[ Sings indistinctly]
I'm Alyssa Witrado, I'm 19 years old,
and I'm from Fresno, California.
My mom used to sing to me as a child,
and I think that's why I'm so, like, musically inclined.
We've always taught you to believe in yourself.
Yeah. And you know what?
You're gonna do great.
I love you. Oh, I love you, too.
My family's, like, everything to me.
You're so beautiful.
**
My parents' divorce was when I was 9 years old,
and so splitting time with both of my parents
back and forth was really hard.
And I became more sheltered.
I started being alone a lot.
[ Crying ] I was so young,
and growing up with, like, hearing your parents
not having the happiest relationship,
I've had a lot of hard moments in my life
where I didn't know what to do.
I didn't have anyone to talk to, but I had music.
It helped a lot.
It made me feel so much better about life.
So, being here, I'm the most grateful for this opportunity.
It is a big honor for you to be singing that song.
I am singing "Don't Speak" by No Doubt for my blind audition.
[ Vocalizing ] The message of the song
is her going through a breakup
and trying to get a message across
but feeling like she's not being heard.
And I related to this song through my parents' divorce.
I've been through it. I know how those emotions feel.
My dad can't be here for my blind audition,
but he was the one who introduced me to "Don't Speak."
My dad is a huge influence. We've always gotten each other.
Oh, no. I have a video for you.
Hey, Lyssie. I wish I could be there
to watch you perform today.
I've known since you were a little girl
that this is what you were meant to do.
And I want to wish you good luck
for your big audition. Love you, baby.
Oh, my God.
Alyssa: It's a very full-circle moment
for me to be able to sing this song
and portray those emotions out onstage.
It is a risk to sing a coach's song for the coach,
but I think I can do it justice.
Gwen is so special to me in my heart, and so is Camila.
I think today could be the day that my music career starts.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
**
[ Exhales deeply ]
[ Intro to "Don't Speak" plays ]
Oh, my God!
"Don't Speak"!
* You and me *
* We used to be together *
Oh, my God.
I have to press. * Everyday together *
Oh, got two right away! * Always *
Oh, my gosh.
* I really feel *
No!
Oh, my God! I love you! * That I'm losing my best friend *
* I can't believe this could be the end *
* It looks as though you're letting go *
* Letting go *
* And if it's real, well, I don't want to know *
* Don't speak, I know just what you're saying *
* So please stop explaining *
* Don't tell me 'cause it hurts *
Whoa!
* It's all ending *
* I gotta stop pretending who we are *
That's pretty good.
* Are we? *
* Don't speak, I know just what you're saying *
* So please stop explaining *
* Don't tell me 'cause it hurts, no, no *
* Don't speak, I know what you're thinking *
* And I don't need your reasons *
* Don't tell me 'cause it hurts *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
She's so exciting. Look at her.
You're so cute!
Yes! You did "Don't Speak"!
Hi!
I feel like this is rigged.
[ Laughter ]
What is your name, and where are you from?
Hi. I'm Alyssa Witrado.
I'm 19 years old, and I'm from Fresno, California.
Oh! Hey. Fresno.
Well, first of all, it's always a challenge
to cover a song that was made very famous
and written by one of the coaches.
It's amazing that you did it.
Congratulations. You're on "The Voice."
Thank you.
I love you, Gwen.
Camila, you've got no shot.
Okay, I know. I love you, too, Camila.
I love you so much. Alyssa, I do the same thing
every morning when I'm getting coffee.
She comes down the stairs, I'm like, "Oh, my God!"
Congratulations. That was a bold move.
That's really cool. Yeah.
You're really wasting your time here.
I know. I'm -- I'm sorry, yeah.
There's energy that I'm reading that --
She did blow me a kiss, so I'm, like, excited about that.
I want you to be happy, um, obviously.
But I did turn around first. You did.
I love the song choice.
I love that you sang it like you.
You have your vibrato. You're a performer.
You were, like, moving your hair around.
And I feel like we have a lot of the same music taste.
We both love Gwen Stefani,
so that's good. Well, there you go.
"Well, that's good." So as much as I feel like
this is a lost cause, I-I hope that you do pick me,
because I did turn around first.
I'm excited for your journey, whoever you pick,
but I hope it's me. Thank you so much.
Wow. Alyssa, that was so surreal for me.
It's really a weird song that only --
I -- It's hard to cover it. It really is hard.
Because your tone is so specific and special
that if people try to copy your tone,
then they end up, like, sounding bad.
But you didn't try to copy her tone.
You sound like you.
It really did sound so good. It did.
And what I like about you is your energy.
You're wild. I can see something
bursting in you that wants to come out.
How do we get it and discover it?
And that's what I would love to do,
because I already lived your dream,
so it would be really fun to work together.
Obviously, this girl over here is so unbelievably talented.
I saw her on the Grammys. It was so perfect.
Singing to her dad, I was crying.
I was crying, too. But that was the craziest performance.
I've seen that performance.
And I loved it. Thank you so much.
You're like the perfect, ideal,
dream girl for me on "The Voice" to work with,
so there's that. Gwen!
I'm going home. I love you so, so, so much.
You have no idea. Thank you so much. Oh, my gosh.
Okay. You got to make a choice, Alyssa.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
I love you both so, so, so much.
**
But I'm gonna go with Gwen.
Oh, yes! Yes!
Whoo!
So excited!
[ Cheers and applause ]
I got you a sweatshirt!
I'm so happy that I got Alyssa on my team.
It was just so unexpected to hear that song on this show.
Miss Gwen, I love you. I love you, too!
I've heard millions of people try it, and it always feels like
it's -- they're putting on the wrong clothes.
[ Cheers and applause ]
But her voice really did fit it really well.
I think she's a diamond in the rough.
You sang her song in front of her.
She loved it. And it worked.
I can't breathe right now.
I literally don't know what's going on.
Just breathe. We need you.
So congratulations. Thank you so much.
You went from, like, embarrassing and sucking... Yeah.
...to winning. As usual.
I think you're actually really --
You're really killing it. You're so sweet.
Yeah. I'm having fun.
It feels really relaxed thanks to your energy.
Aww. I feel really relaxed. And my husband.
Though I am crushed by the loss of that last girl.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 2 of the blind auditions.
I've been in the music industry for around a decade or so now,
performing in a lot of small towns,
you know, back of the bar, at a vineyard,
festivals and whatnot, but smaller scale.
"The Voice" had a little bit of a break,
and now getting to be part of this huge comeback,
it means a ton.
The four coaches are titans of the industry,
and to have the opportunity to learn from them directly,
it's kind of unbelievable, just getting that chance.
Whoo!
[ Audience cheering ]
**
* Sometimes, all I think about is you *
* Late nights in the middle of June *
* Heat waves been faking me out *
* Can't make you happier now *
* Sometimes, all I *
* Think about is you *
* Late nights in the middle of June *
* Heat waves been faking me out *
* Can't make you happier now *
* Usually I put something on TV *
* So we never think about you and me *
* But today I see our reflections *
* Clearly in Hollywood laying on the screen *
* You just need a better life than this *
* You need something I can never give *
* Fake water all across the road *
* It's gone, now the night has come, but *
* Sometimes, all I think about is you *
* Late nights in the middle of June *
* Heat waves been faking me out *
Come on.
* Heat waves been faking me out *
There's John.
* Sometimes *
There we go! Yeah!
Yes! * I can't make you *
* Whoa *
* Make you happier now *
* Sometimes, all I think about is you *
* Late nights in the middle of June *
* Heat waves been faking me out *
* Can't make you happier now *
* These heat waves been faking me out *
Hey! He got another one.
There's three. Oh, my God.
* Out *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah.
**
Whoo!
**
What's your name?
I'm Devix. I'm 28 years old,
from Queens, New York, living in York, Pennsylvania.
Oh, wow. East Coaster, like myself.
That's a stretch. It's a stretch.
I'm from Miami. That is a stretch.
You picked a pop song. Do you like singing pop music?
Yeah, Glass Animals is actually one of my favorite bands,
and I think they have a lot of pop sensibility.
What I love about the pop landscape right now is that
any brilliantly crafted melody could be a pop song,
but it could be an alternative indie song,
a salsa song, or, like, a mariachi song.
It could be a Reggaeton song,
which you did there, and then, um --
You've been on a singing competition.
Right, okay, there we go.
You're from Miami. Right.
But I feel like I'm missing somebody like you on my team.
I'm looking for somebody that is alternative indie
with a pop sensibility.
What other bands or artists do you listen to?
'Cause I bet I know them. It's a lot of UK-based bands,
but Foals, Daughter. Cool.
I love Daughter.
I feel like we could be really a great team.
I'll definitely keep that in mind.
"Definitely keep that in mind" sounds like he's not
really gunning for me. Yeah, that's almost like
"I'll think about it."
I care about voices that are character voices,
that have personality and style,
and I think that you have that kind of a voice.
It's a lot of information that you have to, like, download
in the sea before you press your button.
And I just kept thinking to myself,
"What am I doing?" 'Cause your voice is so rich,
and it can get really big at the same time,
so it'd be fun to play in that area.
Thank you so much.
I was the first one to turn for you.
I hope you noticed that. I noticed. I did notice.
Big whoop.
And they -- they followed my lead.
But I feel like I really heard that magic in your voice.
It needs to be heard by everybody.
Wow. And it's gonna sound weird.
But I feel like in some ways, I heard kind of
like a male version of you, Gwen.
Oh! Her voice is so, like, distinct
and commercial, and I really feel like yours
is really distinct and commercial, too.
Thank you so much. Like, it really stands out,
and it has like a power to it.
Thank you, John. It's like a cool instrument.
I'm so curious what you're doing in York.
I was born in New York, in Queens.
I was hoping my mom
would actually be able to be here today.
But unfortunately, she has cerebral palsy.
I'm sorry. So she is not in good condition
to fly out this way, so...
Shout-out to Mom. We love you, Mom,
if you're watching, Mom.
And I've just been gigging since around age 18 or 19.
Blake: Man, I didn't hit my button
because the genre was completely out of my lane.
And now that I'm hearing the indie, uh --
What was it? Alternative?
Alternative indie. Those are things, right?
You're just, like, not cool enough.
Yeah, I know. I'm not cool. I-I agree. But --
I think you are.
But I could hear that you had a great voice.
I just didn't know from a coaching perspective
how I could fit into that. That wouldn't be right for you.
I can understand that, yeah. What is right for you
is one of these three coaches,
and I, with the power bestowed upon me,
have the ability to ask you, who do you choose as your coach?
Come on, Devix.
[ Audience shouting ]
I.
You guys made it really tough.
Come on, Devix!
I mean, y'all had a connection.
You did have a connection, I saw it.
Wait, what about me? I'm your wife.
I'm just saying. I'm just saying, I saw it.
I'm your wife!
I think I know. I think I know.
I choose Camila.
Wow!
Wow. Oh, my God.
Yeah!
Oh! I've been looking for someone like you.
I love Devix. He's gonna be somebody that's really exciting
and interesting and fun for people.
Should we take our first one?
Yeah, absolutely. First memory?
Oh, there we go.
He's gonna just spice up America's lives.
What is that one gonna look like?
That picture came out insane.
I went, "That's not --"
Camila won again. I don't know.
Maybe it's just like beginner's luck
or she's, I mean, the rookie.
Like, I don't know how she keeps winning.
We're not really going very easy on Camila.
She is getting the full "Voice,"
like, Blake, everything that he can give.
I'm sorry.
She is handling it so well,
but the rest of us still have our blocks,
so it's about to get really interesting.
I didn't know any of those people you were talking about. Daughtry?
Daughter. Oh, Daughter?
Yeah, we're so uncool now. To be fair,
I only know one song by Daughter. Once he started naming
those bands, I was like, "I'm in trouble."
Do you know "Girl in Red"? I know "Ladyin Red."
* Lady in red * * Lady in red * * Lady in red *
I don't know this. I don't know this.
We're in the wrong key. * Is dancing with me *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
**
Congratulations. You're, like, really good at this already.
Thank you. Thank you.
I feel like it's because you were on my team already.
You were an adviser... Yeah.
...on Team Legend, so I feel like
we have special bond... That was so fun. Yeah.
...that you don't have it with the other coaches, you know?
Like, we have a special bond. [ Ding!]
You know.
Do you have something in your eye?
You keep kind of, like -- You kind of just did this weird --
No, I just feel like we're friends,
and we, you know --
You did it again. [ Ding!]
Wait, are you trying to get me
to go against the other coaches? 'Cause I'm not --
I would never have you unfairly ally with me.
[ Ding!] Alright. Okay.
Okay? Alright.
Alright? See ya, John.
Alright. Get some ointment
for that eye thing you got going on.
Team Jamila for life!
Don't forget, Camila.
Are we, like, all doing this? Oh, no. I'm just doing this
because I don't know where to put my hands.
Oh, this is where we're interviewing.
You ever just [pops lips] [ Pops lips ] Sometimes.
You get nervous and just [pops lips]
Sometimes when I'm nervous, I take off my shoes,
and I just hold them just like this.
[ Both laugh, sigh ]
I'm Chello. I'm 22 years old,
and I'm from Chester, Pennsylvania.
My real, legal name is Marcello, but people call me Chello.
I'm Justin, and I'm Chello's best friend.
I'm Emanuel, and I'm Marcello's real best friend.
I have two close friends that I call brothers.
They've been the most encouraging voices in my life.
What note is this? [ Can clinks ]
[ Hums ] That's a B.
There's your answer.
I started playing guitar when I was 15.
My main focus is music production.
I want to be a writer. I want to be a producer.
To level up my game as a singer is a dream of mine.
Yo, I'll give you a beat.
My friends are like, "Don't give this up."
"The Voice" is a perfect opportunity.
This would change my whole world.
It would set me up to make a living
to create and to be an artist.
[ Telephone rings ] Thank you for calling.
This is Marcello. How can I help you?
I have a remote job where I work as a customer service rep.
I'm gonna ask some basic troubleshooting questions.
I definitely have had some people yell at me, like,
"I have called you guys 13 times! 13 times!
And you've still not helped me!" And I'm like,
"Oh, yeah. Oh, thank you so much, Robert."
I really enjoy my job, but it's definitely
not what I want to do for the rest of my life.
This is my first big audition.
I need people in my life to tell me where I need to grow.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
I'm excited. I need some people on my team.
Chello: When I hit that stage, I just want to be powerful
and confident and give the best performance I can.
[ Clears throat ]
That's our Chello.
**
* I see the crystal raindrops fall, and the beauty of it all *
* Is when the sun comes shining through *
Pretty.
* To make those rainbows in my mind *
* When I think of you sometimes *
* I want to spend more time with you *
* Just the two of us *
* We can make it if we try *
* Just the two of us *
There's John!
* Just the two, just the two *
* Just the two of us *
* Building castles in the sky *
It's the two you said!
* Just the two of us *
* You and I *
**
* I hear the crystal raindrops fall *
* On the window down the hall *
* And it makes the morning dew *
**
* And, darling, when the morning comes *
* And I see the morning sun *
* I want to be the one with you *
* Just the two of us *
* We can make it if we try *
* Just the two of us *
* Just *
* Just the two of us *
Hey! * Building castles way on high *
* Just the two of us *
* You and I *
* La da da da da da *
* La da da da da *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah!
That's amazing!
**
Aww. What a cutie.
Wow, wow, w-w-w-w-w-w-wow, wow.
"Whoa, w-w-whoa, whoa," that's so right.
What's your name? My name's Chello.
I'm 22 years old, and I'm from...
Chello. ...Chester, Pennsylvania.
Camila: Wow.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Chello. Chello my Eggo.
Hello! [ Laughs ]
I got to tell you, I loved your song choice.
I think you got a cool voice.
I'm kind of pumping the brakes here a little bit,
'cause I am on a roll.
Oh, my God. Oh, God.
Are you?
So -- I don't know.
Not really. But, you know,
to be totally honest with you,
I literally don't think John can beat Camila.
Oh, wow. I'm just saying. That's all I'm saying.
Blake, oh, my God. I don't think he can.
That's, like, the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
So good luck. Congratulations.
Chello! Thank you. Thank you, thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This is a moment, because we're besties,
so this is -- This is a thing. [ Ding! Ding!]
First of all, I had like a year in fourth grade
where I played the cello,
if that means anything to you. It does.
But you are a cool, cool cat. Thank you.
I -- John and I turned at the exact same time,
so he can't be like, "I turned around first."
I think I was slightly ahead of her. Slightly.
Not really. The fact that you could make it so cool
without any riffs or runs at first -- It was just your tone.
And then you did this, like, one crazy run at the end,
and I was like, "Oh, he was just holding that in,
like, till the end." I just could really picture
listening to your records in the car.
And then I turn around, and you were just like shuffling,
and you were like -- Getting it.
You were getting it. And I was just like --
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah.
Oh.
Oh, my God. What?!
Yes, Chello!
That's all I got, though. I'm sorry.
I am willing to just get on my knees and beg.
Oh, wow. 'Cause I know
John's gonna try to get the last word in.
Right, right. I see a lot of potential in you.
Ooh.
You know what's crazy on this show?
Because we can't see, we have these fantasies
of what does this person look like, right?
And for me, you actually look like your voice,
because you're so original, your sound in your voice and
kind of quirky and different. Quirky.
About it. And I didn't get to see the dancing,
but I'm very much... Chello: You missed out.
...looking forward to that. Thank you so much.
Chello! What's up?
I just loved watching you perform.
The word that came to my mind most was joy.
Yeah. Like, it felt like you truly
enjoyed being onstage,
and you wanted to bring joy to other people.
Aww. I love that song. And your voice is so different and interesting,
and I wanted to see how you would cover any other song.
Totally. What do you like to sing most of the time?
I kind of just sing what I listen to, like Jon Bellion.
I love Jon Bellion!
That's so cool! Me, too! Yeah.
I've written with him a lot. That's incredible.
Do you perform live?
Most of my live performing experience
has actually just been from the church.
I grew up singing and playing in church, too,
and I think the fact that you get to bring joy
and energy to this room of people. And, you know,
people go to church, they want to hear the word.
But the music is such a key part.
Yeah. And -- And, Chello, I, um --
I-I-I would be so excited to be your coach.
[ Laughing ] I'm trying to get the last word in.
Of course she is.
It makes so much sense that you're a fan of Jon Bellion,
because what I see in you,
I see in so many of my favorite artists.
Like, you're somebody that I just want to,
like, sing with you and -- and perform with you, you know?
Like, I feel like a fan of you, so, um --
Chello: Thank you so much.
Oh, my God. Yeah.
So, who do you pick as your coach?
Oh, my gosh. This is crazy.
Chello!
Uh...
Chello!
Come on.
Who's he gonna pick? John.
I have no idea!
I think he's gonna pick John.
Come on. Chello, please, Chello!
First of all, thank you guys
for having given me this opportunity.
No -- Don't -- You don't have to --
It's really close, but I think
I'm gonna go with Camila.
Oh, my God!
Ohh! Ohh! Ohh!
Yes!
Beating John felt really good.
Oh, I'm such a fan.
I love Chello. He is such a sneaky assassin.
He already has a strong, artistic soul.
I think he's my secret weapon.
I knew he couldn't beat her. John: Camila is new,
but she's proven to be very formidable.
She's been beating me a lot. She's out to destroy me!
-Bro. -Hey!
-Bro. Bro.
Why'd you pick Camila and not John?
There was just something about Camila's, like,
passion to work with me that I was really attracted to.
Sorry, John, I love you.
That was great. Well done. He's very unique.
Super unique. I really, really liked him.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 2 of the blind auditions.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Whoo! How exciting.
Have fun, whoever you are.
[ Laughter ]
**
* I never thought *
* Through love we'd be, oh *
* Making one as lovely as she *
Yes! * But isn't she lovely *
Yes!
* Made from love *
Oh! [ Laughs ]
Come on, y'all.
* Isn't she lovely *
Whoa!
* Isn't she wonderful *
Yeah! Whoo! * Isn't she precious *
All four!
Come on, y'all.
* Less than one minute old *
* See, I never thought through love we'd be, oh *
* Making one as lovely as she *
* But isn't she lovely, made from love *
* Hey, isn't she pretty *
* Truly the angel's best *
* Boy, I'm so happy, yeah *
Whoo!
* We have been heaven blessed *
* See, I can't believe what God has done *
* Through our life, He's given us one *
* So very lovely *
* Made from love *
* Ooo *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Beautiful.
-Yeah! -Yes. Yes, yes.
They blocked John. That's cold-blooded.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Four chairs.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Wow.
Whew.
I don't have a chance to fight for you
because Gwen blocked me.
Hello. Tell me your name,
and tell me where you're from. I'm so happy right now. Ha ha!
So, I'm Kevin Hawkins. I'm from Dallas, Texas.
Alright, Dallas.
And I teach seventh and eighth grade middle school piano.
Amazing. Wow. Wow!
That's so cool.
To be a front of you all, it's a dream come true.
I'm trying to hold back tears, but thank you.
Take it in, baby.
Thank you. Take it in.
Tears are great for our ratings, if you want to just let them --
Let them flow, man. They'll get a slow-mo close-up on you.
It'll be great for us.
He's trying to say it's a safe space, also.
I live not far from Dallas.
I live right up on the -- Oh, my God. There it is.
The Oklahoma card.
That's right. I live up by Lake Texoma.
I live there, too, so... Oh, my God.
Actually have a bar up there I'd love for you
to come play sometime. Oh, my God. Who cares?
It'd be great if we can do some gigs together.
Yeah. I'm from Miami, which is like --
It's close to Texas.
We all live in the same country. That's what we have in common.
[ Laughter ]
I just think you're really cool. You're the only person
that could've wore, like, this silk pajamas up here
and pull it off, man.
I love it. I love the outfit.
Thank you. I appreciate that, John.
Piano teacher who sings Stevie Wonder,
and I don't have a chance to fight for him.
I'm so sorry.
I love some of your jazz inflections
that you put on the song, because it kind of gave me
like a little bit of Anita Baker in some ways,
and I wish I could work with you, Kevin.
Thanks, John. Thank you, Gwen.
You're welcome. For denying us that chance.
I just wanted to make sure you got the right coach.
Oh, my goodness. Hey.
Oh, my goodness.
Your voice, it sounds like a record.
It sounds like a Grammy performance.
Such amazing tone.
I can tell that this is your absolute dream moment,
and I'm so happy for you,
and you're gonna shine on this stage.
Kevin: Thank you, Gwen. You're incredible.
I would love to work with you. Thank you. Thank you.
Kevin, oh, my God.
I mean, that vocal performance was flawless.
Your riffs, your tone.
I can tell that you have that performer
and that entertainer in you, too.
And I feel like you're already somebody who has an idea
of who you want to be. Yeah.
And I would love to just help you see that out.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
You came here maybe hoping that John Legend would turn around.
I'm here to tell you
that I'm the next closest thing to John Legend.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
On this particular season.
And now you've got a decision to make, Kevin.
I wish I could be part of this decision.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Come on, Kevin, shock people!
Come on! Shock people!
[ Audience shouting ]
The right coach! Blow people's minds!
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Come on, Kevin, shock people!
The right coach! Blow people's minds!
**
I'm gonna go with Blake.
What?! Yes!
What?! That's what I'm talking about!
* Someone who love me * Look at Camila Cabello shocked.
* I need * My man!
* Someone who needs me * I am shocked right now
that Kevin chose me as his coach.
This guy can absolutely blow the roof off the place.
I turned first!
He's my man!
Watch out, other coaches.
I'm back, and I'm ready to win this thing.
Congratulations. I was pulling for you.
I wish I could have had you.
Gwen blocked me,
and it's like she did it for her husband.
But I still have my block left,
and I'll use it to my advantage when I need to.
This is what happens when you block me.
It backfires. Hey!
That's a win. That's a win.
* That's what I really want *
Oh, you got a good one, jerk.
* Jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk *
All: Blake! Blake! Blake! Blake! Blake! Blake! Blake! Blake!
Yes!
Blake. Oh, my God.
You see what Gwen did? She blocked me.
But you blocked your own blessings.
You blocked your own blessings. I blocked my blessings? What?
You blocked your own blessing! I'm dead!
That is a curse. Aah!
Daly: I think you shocked a lot of people by picking Blake.
Oh, my God. Blake's won the most,
so, Blake, we're going to the top.
I love it. I can't wait.
I hate that you might have the winner.
What did you expect?
Blake, how do you get him?
The trophies all go in the same house, so...
[ Laughter ]
Man: Okay, 90 seconds, 90 seconds out.
You're gonna get four chairs, four chairs but Blake for sure.
I'm getting so nervous about going out there
in front of, like, all the people. You can do it.
Could you do it, go up there and sing?
No.
My name's Sadie Bass, I'm 25 years old,
and I'm from Bath, Michigan,
and currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.
Growing up, I loved singing, and I loved music,
but I've just always had stage fright.
So not a lot of people knew that I sang,
and I always just kind of sang for my family
or in the car or the shower.
And I've always been a writer, too.
I've kept a diary and a little song book,
but I think "The Voice" is gonna be a really huge test
to see if I really have what it takes
and if I can do something like this for a living.
This is like the scariest.
Don't be scared. You'll get a chair.
"The Voice" is gonna be a game changer
when it comes to my stage fright.
I still just have that sinking feeling.
I think I've always been, like, not confident in my singing.
And I think going on "The Voice"
and really learning and getting that feedback
is gonna make a huge difference going forward.
**
Can I have another minute?
I'm so sorry.
**
For the blind audition,
I'm singing "Stupid Boy" by Keith Urban.
And country music's all about storytelling.
I really do relate to this song because, you know, this girl,
she's just doing her own thing.
And it took her a while to figure it out.
But when she does, she's just so much stronger.
When I sing up there,
I think it'll be really powerful.
Mm, look at her.
**
* She was precious like a flower *
* She grew wild, wild but innocent *
**
* A perfect prayer in a desperate hour *
* She was everything beautiful *
* And different *
* Stupid boy *
* You can't fence that in *
* Stupid boy *
* It's like holding back the wind *
* She laid her heart and soul right in your hands *
Come on, baby. Come on. One chair, one chair.
Let's do it. Come on, come on. * And you stole her every dream *
Come on, bro. Daly: Thinking about it. Come on, Blake.
Come on! Let's go! Go, Blake.
* She never even knew she had a choice *
Come on. * And that's what happens when *
* The only voice she hears is telling her she can't *
* You stupid boy *
No!
**
Ooh!
* It took a while for her to figure out *
* That she could run *
You crying? Yeah.
* And when she did *
Congratulations. * She was gone *
* Gone *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Wow.
**
Whoo!
Welcome to "The Voice." What's your name,
and where are you from? Oh, my gosh.
I literally about passed out.
My name's Sadie Bass. I'm 25. I'm from Bath, Michigan.
I'm currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.
Alright. Alright.
[ Chuckles ]
Well, I'm so excited for you.
You get to pick between Gwen Stefani,
AKA Gwen Shelton.
And Blake Stefani. And Blake Stefani.
Our lovely couple and --
You think I'm lovely?
The two of you together are lovely,
but the high percentage of the loveliness is Gwen.
[ Laughter ]
* You're just a stupid boy *
When I heard the song, I was like, "Is this song
written about Blake? It's called 'Stupid Boy.'"
You want to talk, or do you want me to talk?
I think you should talk, 'cause I feel like you're losing.
So I'll give you a little like --
Little bit of hate right there. That wasn't hate.
That was just love.
Sadie, are you originally from Nashville?
Oh, here we go. She's from Michigan.
I am from Michigan originally.
So, I moved to Nashville. I'm a songwriter at heart.
I've had stage fright my whole life, 25 years.
Wow. And today, I just overcame it with you guys.
Wow. That was amazing. Amazing.
God is good.
You know that my dad is from Michigan, right?
So we have that in common.
Your dad moved when he was 2 years old.
Was he 2? No, he was 12.
Get it right. 12, that's right. Okay.
The stage fright thing can keep someone from opening up.
And honestly, thrusting yourself into this most awkward... 100%.
...horrifying situation of a performance,
that's a hell of a way to overcome your fear right there.
So congratulations. You did it. And --
Thank you. Welcome to Team Blake.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Laughter ]
That really resonated with me,
what you said about the stage fright.
I actually had the exact same experience as you.
I auditioned for a singing competition show when I --
I mean, I was -- [ Laughter ]
I've said that about a million times.
That's why they're laughing. But --
It's relevant. It's relevant. It's relevant.
But I was 15. I had never sang in front of anybody before,
and, like, my knees were shaking.
I thought I was gonna pass out. So I want to say
I'm really proud of you, because that's no small feat.
And even though I won't be your coach,
I'm here for anything you need on the stage fright stuff,
'cause I worked so much to overcome that.
Thank you. Yeah. I'm excited for your journey.
Thank you so much.
A lot of this will have to do with your coach,
'cause sometimes, you just need that person
that can just be a mirror to yourself and say,
"Listen, you are amazing.
You just need to let it loose right now."
So, my coaching would be just building you up.
And I think even in your lane of country,
being that I was late to the game,
but now almost seven years with Blake, have learned so much.
And it's -- it's so in my heart, because I am a songwriter,
and the music is all about the story.
So don't pick Blake and pick me.
I agree. [ Laughter ]
Don't fall for it, Sadie. Don't fall for this.
[ Laughs ]
Okay, Sadie, who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
What's she gonna do?
I prayed for you, Blake, to turn around for me,
but then I thought, Gwen,
and you know what? You're a little against the grain.
And I think the second you heard I was from Michigan,
I don't know if you believed in what was in here.
Go with your gut. So, Gwen,
I'm gonna have to go with you.
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God!
Oh, my God. Thank you.
Thank you. Wow. Oh, my God.
What do I have against Michigan?
Thank you so much.
Gwen: Sadie was the biggest shock.
Never thought that was gonna happen.
Her voice is just one of those kinds of voices
that I would actually listen to.
It's soft and seems very emotional,
so I'm really excited that I got her on my team.
I do feel bad for Blake about that. Poor Blake.
I think I'm actually a better coach for her.
I think you are a better coach for her.
Sadie: I thought for sure I was gonna pick Blake,
but then Gwen comes in and tells me how she can help me
with my voice, my confidence.
And it was just a no-brainer, so I went with Gwen.
Why did you make her think I hate Michigan?
I didn't. All I said was my dad's from Michigan.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 2 of the blind auditions.
My name is SHEj. I am 26 years old.
I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Growing up, me and my brother both went by C.J.
But people would get confused, so they started calling him HEj,
and they would call me SHEj.
You know, it just kind of hit me one day.
That would be a perfect stage name.
I've always loved music since I was a kid.
Ooh, I'm sorry. I'm gonna tell the story.
SHEj: Do it. It's fine. I am.
[ Laughs ] So, in kindergarten,
the bathrooms are in the classrooms.
And she's sitting in the bathroom singing.
And she didn't know that they could hear her singing.
In the bathroom. Um, yeah.
Through my teenage years, I did everything and anything
that you could think of -- orchestra,
I was singing at my church on the weekend
and doing musical theater.
There are some people that when they sing, you feel them.
And every time she sings --
Aww.
I'm sorry. Aww.
Every time she sings, you feel it.
And, you know, I have songs on my phone that I listen to,
and I feel it, so...
[ Sobbing ] I'm sorry.
I love you. It's okay.
I'm sorry, baby. I'm sorry. That was bad. I'm sorry.
Daly: How you feeling right now?
Definitely a little nervous, but more so excited.
And just, my life is gonna change right now.
This is your time right now.
Go get it, SHEj. We'll see you soon.
So cool. Thank you. Good luck.
SHEj: Getting a chair turn would definitely be life-changing.
Okay. Man: Our next artist
is entering now.
SHEj: Because these coaches,
they've been extremely successful,
and now they're teaching.
They are truly masters of their craft.
**
* Hey *
Hey.
* I've been thinkin' 'bout you *
* For quite a while *
* You're on my mind every day and every night *
* My every thought is you, ooo, the things you do *
* Seems so satisfying to me *
* I must confess, I like the way you comb your hair *
* And I like those stylish clothes you wear *
* It's just the little things you do *
* That show how much you really care *
* Like when I'm all alone with you *
* You know exactly what to do *
* You put that fire inside of me *
* And make it more than just a dream, ooh *
* Hey, and I like it *
* Ooooo *
* Ahhhh *
* Ahhh *
Ah. Darn it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hey!
What's your name?
Hi. I'm SHEj. I'm 26 years old.
Sick.
SHEj, you have a really remarkable range.
Mm-hmm. Some of the notes you were hitting,
especially at the very end, I was like, whoa.
But we want to combine this range and this ability
that you have with also some control and some execution.
Thank you.
There was like a wildness to you.
It happens. But what I loved about your style
and I don't want you to lose
is some of the timing that you do.
It was so unpredictable and something that probably,
it comes to you naturally that other people can't do.
So just don't get discouraged,
because you're still so young, and there's so much time.
Thank you, guys. Thank you, SHEj.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: I did not turn for SHEj.
She had some really unique timing, which I liked,
but she needs to get a little more control.
And sometimes a no is a yes somewhere else
that you didn't know was gonna be around the corner.
I love that song. That's like auntie music.
[ Chuckles ] What does that mean, like -- Family reunion.
Like family reunion, barbecue, cookout.
Yeah, like, wedding. Yeah.
Daly: Coming up, the artists
give our coaches a run for their money.
* 'Cause I give you all of me *
Come on.
I could totally picture you doing like, "Uh-huh, this my --"
* 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl *
Hey! This the greatest day of my "Voice" coaching life.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist,
90 seconds. 90 seconds out.
Good luck, buddy. Hey. Good luck, buddy.
Go out there and turn about four chairs.
Good luck. Good luck. Let's go.
I am excited and scared at the same time.
I'm gonna perform as good as I can,
but I'm not gonna like -- I'm a terrible dancer.
I cannot dance at all.
And I haven't played much.
I've played like five little gigs.
There's a lot of people that are like,
"You just need to keep doing it."
So getting to be here is awesome.
* I know I'll be A-O, A-O-K, I know I'll be A-O *
I'm Brayden Lape, I'm 15, and I'm from Grass Lake, Michigan.
And, yeah, that's me.
Oh, 6'4". I'm 6'4".
* Sugar, sugar, living in this big blue world *
Grass Lake, Michigan, it's a really small town.
Everybody knows everybody. I have like 98 kids in my grade.
I'm always out on my little jon boat fishing.
I play basketball, football, and baseball.
Bryan: Ever since he's just a little boy,
he's always excelled in everything he did.
He kinda just started picking up the guitar and learning it
on his own and singing in the room with the door closed
and then finally singing it in front of us.
I looked at Bryan, and I was like, he's actually pretty good.
He was really shy.
So I never thought he was gonna do this, like ever.
Brayden: My family's really important to me.
They've supported me, like, you know, getting
little gigs around my town, and they'd always show up,
and they want me to be the best person I can be.
"Next artist is entering now."
Brayden: Not many people even really know I sing.
Like, if people saw me on "The Voice,"
getting a chair turn would be
a huge push in the right direction.
**
Oh, right there.
**
* Waking up to kiss you and nobody's there *
* The smell of your perfume still stuck in the air *
* It's hard *
* Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running 'round *
Got a nice voice. * It's funny how things *
* Never change in this old town *
* So far *
* From the stars *
* And I want to tell you everything *
* The words I never got to say the first time around *
I think you should push your button.
* And I remember everything *
* From when we were the children playing in this fairground *
* Wish I was there with you now *
* And if the whole world was watching *
* I'd still dance with you *
He's like country-pop. * Drive highways and byways *
Singer-songwriter pop. * To be there with you *
Country? A little bit.
* Over and over, the only truth *
* Everything comes back to you *
You know that song? Yeah.
* And you still make me nervous when you walk in the room *
* Them butterflies, they come alive when I'm next to you *
* Over and over, the only truth *
* Everything comes back to you * [ Cheering ]
Yeah.
Reese: Oh, my gosh. Oh, my.
* Everything comes back to you *
[ Girls screaming ]
Congratulations.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Look at this guy!
Look how tall this guy is! Look at that!
Oh, my God! He's so cute!
You're adorable!
What's your name? My name's Brayden Lape.
I'm from Grass Lake, Michigan, and I'm 15.
Oh, my God! That's crazy!
Oh, my gosh! I'm so happy!
Camila: You have a new mom and dad.
Yeah, your parents are so happy for you, your new coach parents.
Yes. Thank you.
15 years old. My Lord.
That explains a lot for me, your age.
And now I have super regret for not pressing my button. Yes.
But I'm so excited you're on the show.
Blake, thank you for turning.
Yeah, thank you so much. Well, Blake, Blake, thank me.
Thank me. Camila was back there going,
"What are you doing? What are you doing? Hit the button."
I was like, "Blake, you need this person on your team.
It's like kind of singer-songwriter folk,
but with a pop sensibility, I'm telling you,
this guy sounds like he could be on the radio.
Blake, I'm telling you, you're gonna thank me for this later.
This guy's your secret weapon."
Oh, wow. You said all of this in the span of this song?
Yes, I yelled it to him. It took me that long to hit
because I was having to listen to her say all this stuff.
I was like, "Okay. Okay. Let me hit the button." [ Laughs ]
He's not doing super great this season.
So I feel like you are a huge asset to his team.
Thank you.
Please choose me as your coach.
[ Laughter ]
It's a hard decision.
Parents, come out. I want to see them.
Family! Family! Oh, my goodness. Look.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, my God. That's so cute.
Camila: So cute.
Oh, my God. I'm crying and regretful that I didn't turn.
You're gonna blow it, and I'm gonna steal him.
Mark my words -- Secret weapon.
I love how happy your sister is.
I mean, literally, she is -- Like, can't even handle it.
Oh, my God. I'm gonna die right now.
Do we have any other musicians in the family?
Not really. All sports players. You play, too?
I play football, basketball, and baseball.
What's your position in football? Are you a quarterback?
Yep. Quarterback. Wow.
This the greatest day of my "Voice" coaching life.
Gwen: [ Laughing ] Oh, my God.
Now we're talking! My man. Where you from?
Michigan. I'm from Michigan.
Whenever someone says they're from Michigan, you just
completely ignore it and then you have to be reminded.
I know. What is that? And then they end up on my team.
Ah, it's an inside joke.
My dad's from Michigan, 8 Mile, so...
Oh, it's happening all over again.
I mean, listen, you got Blake, but you got me, too.
So I'm here for you as your "momager"
if you want any advice. Yeah, thank you.
I might steal you, too. Sounds good.
But I-I'm gonna -- I'm gonna be with him as long as I can.
Alright. Aww. Be honest. Be honest.
Who was your first choice? Oh, come on. Don't do that to me.
It was Blake. Camila: Was it really Blake?
Yes! Brayden: It was Blake.
**
I got Brayden on my team, man.
I'm really excited about this guy.
Your very own cooler.
I may have an ace in the hole with this kid.
Holy cow. Wait a minute. Look at this.
Look at this guy. Look how tall he is.
And I can't believe I'm the only person that turned around.
This kid's a singer-songwriter. He's folk. He's pop.
Gwen: I need to give you a hug.
You're so cute. I'm so happy for you.
He's a great addition to my team is what he is.
You got yourself a Tom Brady on your team.
He's gonna win those young girls over, I'm telling you.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to Night 2 of the blind auditions.
Daly: Alright, Peyton, it's about to happen, man.
I'm ready to do it, man. Alright. Go get 'em, man.
Yes, sir. Thank you, buddy. Good luck. You got it, Peyton.
Peyton: I have worked my entire life to get to this moment.
This opportunity is everything for me and my family.
When I take that stage,
I am fixing to bring the house down.
**
My name is Peyton Aldridge,
but around here, I go by Coach Peyton.
Alternates, ready! Go! Alternates go!
I am actually an assistant coach under my brother, and I help him
do whatever he tells me to do. He's my boss.
Hey, go tell him what he's doing wrong.
He's gonna love every minute of this.
* O say, does that star spangled *
All my players know I can sing
'cause we incorporate singing with everything we do.
It's rewarding being a coach.
It's more than just shooting. It's more than just passing.
Man: It's not a matter of shooting. They just --
Confidence. It's confidence.
Our goal is to teach these kids how to be a better person.
**
[ Cheering ]
Now I'm ready to put the basketball down
and pick up that microphone.
* This song is for the small-town guitar pickers *
My number-one passion in this world is music.
Rodney: Peyton, growing up, he played music.
He sat on the pot in the bathroom
and he absolutely tore the pot out
playing music and rocking back and forth.
Growing up, my mom was a single parent.
Then my mom met my stepfather,
who then took the role as my father.
My stepdad is the dad that I wish every kid could have.
For a man who was already up in his 50s --
Oh, boy. I said I wasn't gon' cry.
But for a guy to step up to the plate
and take in three kids...
[ Exhales deeply ]
...that means more to me than I've ever --
could ever put into words.
My stepfather's unable to come out here due to health reasons.
So a chair turn would mean so much to my family,
especially my dad.
Okay, I got to get this one.
You got that tingly feeling?
This opportunity is the opportunity of a lifetime.
For me to get a chance to sing in front of four legends,
it's not every day you get that chance.
**
* I'm gonna take a freight train down at the station, Lord *
* And I don't care where it goes *
* I'm gonna climb a mountain, the highest mountain, Lord *
* Gonna jump off, nobody gonna know *
Come on, Blake. Come on, Blake.
Hit your button, buddy. * Well, can't you see *
* Oh, can't you see *
There it is.
* What that woman, Lord, she been doing to me *
* Well *
* I'm gonna find me a hole in the wall *
* I'm gonna crawl inside and die *
* Come a later now, a mean ol' woman, Lord *
* She never told me goodbye *
* Yeah, can't you see *
[ Laughs ]
He got blocked. * Oh, can't you see *
He got blocked? They blocked him.
Oh, no! Oh, man.
* What that woman, Lord, she been doing to me *
* Well, can't you see *
* Oh, can't you see *
* What that woman, Lord, she been doing to me *
* Well, can't you see *
* Oh, can't you see *
* What that woman, Lord *
* She been doing to me *
Whoo!
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
Awesome. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you.
Oh, Lordy, Lordy. Congratulations.
Whew.
Hello! Yeah.
What is up?
What is up?!
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Peyton Aldridge, I am 25 years old,
and I am from Cleveland, Mississippi.
Peyton, I was the first to turn for you.
I was just so captivated by your voice.
It's so strong and clear and beautiful.
You've got so much soul.
I didn't know if you were a soul singer
or a country singer or a blues singer,
but I felt all of that beautiful American music
flowing through you, you know, all of that.
I appreciate that. I also had a feeling
you might be interested in Team Blake.
You talking about Team Blocked?
Yes, Team Blocked.
Peyton, I only have one block to use,
but I decided to use it on you. Oh, I appreciate it.
What other music do you like to listen to?
What's your stylistic goals
for where you want to be as an artist?
All I'm saying, "All of Me" by John Legend
is pretty dang good, brother. Okay. Okay!
Oh, no!
Show us a little bit of what you would sound like
singing "All of Me." Oh. Okay.
* What would I do without your smart mouth? *
Yeah. Whoa!
* Drawing me in and you kicking me out *
* You got my head spinning, no kidding *
* I can't put you down *
* What would I -- I don't know, no, no, no, no *
[ Laughs ]
I'll sing it with you.
* 'Cause I give you all of me *
Come on.
* Yeah, and you give me all *
* Of you, oh *
Peyton!
Sounds so good. Thank you.
Whoo! John.
I know I still have to fight for you.
Yes, you do! You have a -- You have a chance to choose Gwen.
But just know that I would love for you to be on Team Legend.
Appreciate you. Thank you.
I could totally picture you doing like, "Uh-huh, this my --"
* All the girls, stomp your feet like this, hey *
* 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl *
Yeah! See?! [ Cheers and applause ]
I knew it!
[ Cheers and applause ]
When you did the John Legend song, that part of your voice --
That was crazy. Oh, it's so -- It's gorgeous.
Then I was even more like, okay, I got to get this guy on my team
because this guy could really make records.
I appreciate it. What's interesting about you
is you already know so much who you are.
That's right. I would just like to get in there and figure out
how do we get people to really know your personality,
to really, really get to your heart.
Yes, ma'am. And John's amazing, but --
Gwen's amazing. You all are amazing.
Okay. Pick me.
Let's go.
John's amazing. Gwen's amazing.
Blake is blocked. [ Laughter ]
It's a great day.
It's a great day in America.
When you sang your song,
I was like, mm, for some reason, I don't feel like
it's the right fit for what I'm looking for.
But then when you sang "All of Me,"
now I'm having extreme regret.
And then you even sang "Hollaback Girl."
And I was like, damn, even that sounds good.
John, also, I was really starstruck by you
when you sang "All of Me." Oh, stop it.
I was like, "Oh, my gosh! John! Stop!"
You gave me goosebumps, brother.
I was so honored to hear you sing it.
Bromance.
John Legend can kiss my ass.
Oh, my goodness. [ Laughing ] Oh, my God.
You did have a great moment there with John singing,
and it was very special.
But what would really have them talking tomorrow morning
on the "Today" show would be if, after that moment happened,
then you chose Gwen Stefani to be your coach. Yes! So very strategic.
They would be like, "Oh, my gosh.
I can't believe he did that." Don't encourage him!
Don't encourage him, people! You're Machiavellian.
You're a smart man, Blake Shelton.
He knows who he's going home with tonight,
and it ain't John Legend.
[ Laughter ]
Peyton, who do you pick
as your coach?
[ Sighs ]
Come on! Team Legend!
[ Audience shouting ]
Don't forget about the "Today" show!
**
I think I got to go with...
**
...my boy John Legend.
* I can't sit and hope * Yeah!
* I can't just sit and pray * John: You know, I had a rough day, but I'm back.
Peyton's definitely one of the best singers
in the competition so far.
He sings from his soul and there's this honesty,
and there's this authenticity to him.
I'm glad I blocked Blake,
because I probably would have lost him to him.
I got you a jacket.
Gwen: I'm really bummed I didn't get Peyton.
I kind of thought he was gonna be a hollaback girl,
but, mm, guess he wasn't a hollaback girl.
What happened?
What happened here?
John Legend is now sitting
in the old Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson seat.
And so I fully expect him
to take on the personality of that seat,
which is being very unprofessional, rude,
mean, come over, rub it in my face --
you know, all the stuff that happens
when somebody sits in that seat, and they direct their anger
towards me. Why does that happen?
I just like seeing Blake getting blocked. It's fun.
I'mma call you Blocked now. [ Laughter ]
It's not that funny. It's not that funny.
I'm working on it. It's a joke in development.
[ Laughter ]
**