**
Blake: You know, the last season Gwen was on the show, she won.
So I decided it'd be cool if we just inducted her into
the, uh, Hall of Fame room that we got going.
I'm excited for her. Yeah.
Can't wait to welcome her to the club. Yeah.
Let's do our secret knock. Yeah, do it.
**
I actually think you just open it, though.
Okay. Yeah. [ Door opens ]
John: Hello? Hi. Oh, my God, Gwen.
You're in here. Yes.
I'm a winner now, so I had to put my portrait up on the wall.
Yeah, but what did you do? It looks different now.
I mean, the room was, like, old and dusty and no vibe.
I just wanted to, like, redecorate, make it fresh.
Okay. But why is my winner portrait in the garbage?
It wasn't working. Didn't fit in.
I love it.
I'm sure you do. Your picture's still up there.
[ Laughs ]
Time to go win another one.
[ Chuckles ] After you. Thank you.
Okay, you know what? I'll just meet you guys out there. Okay?
**
Take mypicture down...
We'll put that right there.
Was a long time ago since you won anyway.
Okay!
I'm coming!
**
[ Speaking native language ]
I'm 22 years old, and I'm from Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Andrew, why don't you cut the rest of these plantains?
I'm a first-generation American.
Most of my family's still in Nigeria, actually.
My great-grandfather was the chief of his village.
I would equate his position to maybe a mayor of a town.
Whenever we'd go back, they would call us
"prince" and "princess."
That was very out-of-body
because I did not relate to that in any way.
I've always been sort of like a type-A character
when it comes to school.
He was a smart aleck, actually. [ Chuckles ]
Straight-A student.
I think the last time he made a B was in the, what, fifth grade?
Fourth grade or something. [ Laughter ]
I made two B's, actually -- in fourth grade and ninth grade,
and I'll never forget it.
I know, right?
My mom is a cardiologist.
My whole family is involved in the medical field.
So, for the past year I've been applying to medical school.
So, when's your test?
You should always know when your exam is.
Trying to just get into medical school,
and had to take the most grueling exam of my life.
So, I make songs out of chemical equations.
* Amino acids go like... *
My education is something that I'm very proud of,
but music is just something that I can't ignore.
I did gig on a cruise ship,
but I haven't really taken that many vocal lessons.
Oyidie: We don't know where Andrew got his musical talent.
Not I. Not I.
I have an aunt who really can sing and dance.
Nobody knows about your aunt. Who?
Well, you guys don't know her. She's dead now.
Oh. Okay. [ Laughter ]
**
Andrew: I'm definitely at a crossroads
between music and medicine.
If I go to medical school,
I probably won't have as much time to do music,
so this does feel like this pinnacle moment.
Let's get it poppin'.
Let's get it crackalackin'.
Announcer: Our next artist is entering now.
Andrew: It's now or never. I can't wait.
I'm excited!
I lost my pen. It's down there.
I see it. Okay.
Alright, alright, alright.
I didn't peek.
[ Whispering ] I'm so freakin' nervous.
**
Oh, I love this song.
**
* Don't you know I'm no good for you? *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I've learned to lose you * Oh! Oh, my gosh!
* Can't afford to *
Oh, my God!
* Tore my shirt *
* To stop you bleeding * Whoo! Whoo!
Whoo!
* But nothing ever stops you leaving * [ Cheers and applause ]
You did it! Oh, my gosh!
* Quiet when I'm coming home *
* And I'm on my own *
What?! * Yeah *
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* Like it like that *
* Oh *
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* Like it like that *
* Let's just let it go *
* Let me let you go *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Quiet when I'm coming home *
* And I'm on my own *
* I could lie, say I like it like that *
* Like it like that *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
What the hell?
What on earth?
That was so beautiful. Wow.
Oh, my gosh! That's how you do it, right there.
Wow! John: Yeah.
What is your name? What is your name? What is your name?
My name is Andrew Igbokidi.
I'm 22 and I live in Arkansas, and I'm Nigerian.
Gwen: Wow. Arkansas.
I'm Gwen Stefani from Anaheim, California.
[ Laughter ]
I've never seen on this show
someone that has such a mixture of styles.
So I don't know
what kind of music you listened to growing up.
I listened to a lot of Stevie Wonder.
Sick. Bob Marley.
Sick. Yay! Celine Dion.
Gwen Stefani. Okay.
Gwen Stefani, John Legend. Yeah, okay.
[ Laughs ] Thank you. We needed that.
We -- We need ego strokes. He didn't say our names.
[ Laughter ]
Gwen: You know, there's so many people that are so talented
with vocal acrobatics and runs,
but the way that you made them very emotional,
I saw all that.
Now you finally have this big old stage
to show all of America.
Four-chair turn.
I've been doing this a long time.
I'm in a place in my life
where I just want to help people.
So I would love to be your coach.
Thank you so much.
I'm so intrigued by you.
You were the last to turn, though.
Yeah, I noticed that.
Oh. Oh.
Like he couldn't decide if he liked you or not.
I was listening. Gwen and I were tied for first.
And you were the last. When I make a decision, I make it with conviction.
And I was... I feel like it took you too long to...
...convicted... ...get it.
...when I pushed my button.
Limping in with that conviction.
I love... [ Laughter ]
I love... I ran. He limped.
I love when I get to talk
and I get to do so uninterrupted.
I'm just saying.
Andrew, you made so many interesting choices.
I'm just curious, like, what you want to do with your music.
Well, I've been in musicals, theater,
and even gigged a little bit, but for the past year,
I've been applying to med school, actually.
Wow. So I got into four medical schools.
John: Oh, my goodness.
I'm so in love with this guy right now. Oh, my God.
You're like a poster child for a Nigerian child, you know?
It's true. Camila: Yeah!
Immigrant power.
But I realized, you know, music is just like
too big a part of me,
so I really feel like this is my chance to pursue it.
Well, I'm sure you're aware of how big
West African music has become globally. Oh, of course, yeah.
Oh, I love Tems, you know, Burna Boy.
I did a song with Burna Boy and with Davido and... Oh, wow.
Great.
...a lot of those artists from that.
We've heard that song a few times on this show,
and your version was so unlike any other version.
So I really believe you have the ability
to stand out so much on "The Voice,"
and I would love to be your coach and help you do that.
Thank you so much, John.
Andrew!
Camila!
Andrew! Camila!
Andrew!
I feel vulnerable right now
because I really, really believe in you.
That's, like, one of my favorite songs.
It's a pop song, but you added these crazy runs to it
and I love your tone.
You put so much emotion to it.
I just want you so badly to be on my team.
I feel like I could help you polish your performances.
And I have been on a singing-competition show before,
and it's an environment
where you could feel a lot of pressure,
where there's nerves.
And there's no other vocalist like you on my team.
I would love to be your coach.
Thank you, Camila.
What's up, Andrew? Are you from Little Rock?
I'm from Hot Springs. You know where Hot Springs is?
Hot Springs is straight south
of Little Rock down there, right? Yeah.
Yeah, yeah. Isn't that where the Clintons are from?
Bill Clinton's from Hope, Arkansas.
Well, thanks for ruining the vibe, John.
[ Laughter ]
If it's not country, I always stick out
like a sore thumb down here because it's like,
"Why would I go with the country guy?"
And my answer to that is 'cause you live in Arkansas,
you're country too.
A little bit. Yeah. [ Laughs ]
There's nobody like you on my team.
Nobody like you on my team. Absolutely.
Nobody.
Nobody like you in the world.
Andrew, none of us have anybody on our team like you.
I'm so curious to hear what you're gonna do next.
Like, what Stevie Wonder songs do you like?
We'll let you know.
[ Laughter ]
Andrew, please, please, pl-- plplplpl -- please pick me.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on, Andrew. Come on home.
Country! We're country boys!
Come on, come on. Come on, come on.
Daly: Who's he gonna pick?
John. John.
My heart!
[ Shouting continues ]
I choose...
John, John.
[ Shouting continues ]
Camila.
Yeah!
Oh, my God! What?!
He wanted John.
Oh! I'm so excited.
Okay, I'm retiring now. I quit.
Yeah, it's over.
John was able to talk him about artists and music
that I've never heard of.
And next thing you know, he picks Camila.
You can't beat her.
I just don't understand what's going on around here.
So, I got a little gift. This is an instant camera.
I got another four-chair turn.
Okay, let's do it.
I love Andrew's tone of voice.
I think he's a really gifted, talented singer.
So much room to play. So many things he could do.
Thank you so much. Thanks.
I'm so excited!
So excited that he picked me,
and I'm not gonna let him down.
Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh! Nice work.
Oh, my gosh! I'm so proud of you.
I thought you were gonna pick John.
I was going to, but then I just -- I don't know.
Camila, she's done a singing competition before,
so I think she understands the artists in that way,
and she really seemed like she wanted to work with me.
[ Camera shutter clicks ]
Team Carson. Oh, you killed that. Oh, yes.
You got an amazing artist. I know.
He is incredible. He's incredible.
John: Camila's been beating me,
but I still feel like I have a pretty strong
four-chair situation going on.
I'm not relinquishing my crown quite yet.
[ Chuckles ]
* Shut your mouth *
* Baby, stand and deliver * Hey!
Daly: Still to come, artists from all walks of life.
* I'm giving him something he can feel *
Daly: ...continue to wow our coaches...
We're husband and wife.
Oh, my God! We're husband and wife, too!
And now you're gonna break them up. [ Laughs ]
Daly: ...and have them taking sides.
Sounds like a Blake kind of...girl.
What the hell? Whoa. Here we go.
I think you got to pick Gwen. Awk-ward.
[ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
By the way, like, you killed it today so far. Yeah.
Thanks. Your coaching really resonates with me.
Aw, you're sweet. Like, the things that you say to people.
Well, you're funny, cute, smart, and, um, little.
And I love you. [ Laughs ]
I love you. No, I mean that.
No, 'cause I feel like we both like the same things.
I feel like we're like -- I love when you mess with Blake.
That's like my favorite. Yeah, me too. It's fun.
That's my favorite thing.
It's good for him to know
he has to work for it a little bit.
Totally. Yeah.
I got your back. I got your back.
Let's do it. Let's go. I want you to be my coach.
Come on. I'm about to -- I'm about to audition.
Okay. [ Laughs ]
**
Music is all I know. [ Laughs ]
Music is everything to me.
I'm Cara Brindisi, I'm 34 years old,
and I'm from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Music therapy was on my radar pretty early on
because my grandfather had Alzheimer's
when I was going to Berklee,
and I saw the power of music with him.
I remember once he was just sitting at the table
and not speaking,
and she started singing and he perked right up.
Now, he hadn't been -- pretty much nonverbal for a while,
and he looked over to my mother-in-law and said,
"I love you." Yeah.
And I think that's sort of a turning point
when she realized that that was what she wanted to do.
I've worked as a board-certified music therapist
with children, teenagers.
I spent the majority of my career doing work in hospice.
You like this song?
Right now I have my own clients that I see.
Give yourself a round of applause.
I'm so blessed that I have all these people over the years
that I've gotten to work with, and to know that so many of them
have wanted me to pursue my music,
and specifically go on "The Voice,"
they're all here with me.
[ Laughing ] I don't know if that sounds creepy.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
What are you predicting? Country.
Blake's feeling a tingle.
Are you sick? Gwen: [ Laughs ]
A tingle. A country tingle.
Cara: All of the coaches would be amazing to work with,
but I definitely want Blake to turn for me.
Over the years, watching the way he coaches,
it would just be really exciting to get that experience.
It's Cara. Yeah, I'm watching, yeah.
**
* I walked through the door with you *
* The air was cold *
* Something about it felt like *
* Home somehow and I *
* Left my scarf there at your sister's house *
* And you've still got it in your drawer even now *
This is my song!
* And I know it's long gone *
* And that magic's not here no more *
* And I might be okay *
* I'm not fine at all *
* Ohh, ohh, ohh *
* 'Cause there we are again * Yeah!
* On that little town street *
* You almost ran the red *
* 'Cause you were lookin' over at me *
* Wind in my hair, I was there *
* I remember it all too well *
* And there we are again when I loved you so *
* Back before you lost the one real thing you've ever known *
* Down the stairs, you were there *
* You remember it all *
Yeah!
* It was rare, I was there *
* I remember it all too well *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yes!
**
Wheee! What's your name?
My name is Cara Brindisi, I'm 34,
and I'm from Worcester, Massachusetts.
I love that song. I saw you rocking out.
I know. What made you sing that song?
What kind of music do you want to make?
I just love songs that tell stories.
And that story is one that I think most everyone
at some point in their life can relate to.
Somebody that likes to tell stories?
Sounds like a Blake kind of...girl.
Whoa. Here we go.
Camila: I know. Are you serious?
John: Oh, my God. I thought we were like besties.
We are literally best friends. Besties.
We're best friends. I literally love you, adore you.
There's no loyalty on this show. No loyalty.
I agree. I agree with everything Camila's saying.
Gwen Stefani.
One of the most successful artists
in the history of mankind.
Camila: 100%. Oh, my God.
Gwen, I'm literally your biggest fan.
If I was on that stage, I would choose you as my coach.
Oh, my goodness.
However, I'm like you.
But I feel like she is like Blake.
[ Laughs ] Gwen, I'm supporting you in this.
Camila: Blake is always talking about,
you know, the story and the thing and the that.
The story and the thing and the that.
It's Cara, right, from "Wooster."
Worcester, yeah. Yeah. Did I say it right?
Sure, yeah. [ Laughs ] Close enough.
Anyway, clearly, I heard the country side of you.
I heard some twang coming out in your voice,
and it was ringing my bell.
It really was.
And how does somebody who's a singer-songwriter
survive on a show like this?
Luckily for you,
you also have pipes to -- to compete.
Man, I couldn't help it. I was like...
"I hear something here that I haven't heard
this entire season.
I want this girl on my team."
So I'd love to be your coach. Yeah.
Wow. Oh, my gosh.
Oh, and I second everything that Camila said about me.
Your lane is something that I'm a fan of.
I was born in the '70s.
I listened to all kinds of singer-songwriters.
Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell. I love storytelling.
I love just putting your heart in a song
and being able to relate
to something that somebody went through
and then letting the vocal take you there.
I don't think that it matters about genre as much as
it matters about heart, and music is the vessel to that.
And I would love to work with you.
So, um, anyways... [ Alarm beeps ]
Um, Blake has to take his medication.
[ Laughter ]
She's actually not kidding.
She set that alarm for me on my phone.
It's nap time for Grandpa Blake.
[ Laughter ]
Okay, I love you. Um...
[ Laughs ]
I would love to be your coach.
If you want me, Team Gwen's here for you.
Thank you so much.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Gwen.
Come on, Cara!
**
My gut, I...
I really didn't expect this, but my gut is Gwen.
Oh, my gosh!
Damn it!
That's so sweet. Thank you.
I loved Cara's storytelling through her heart.
I won!
I had both Blake and Gwen as my top two...
Meant to be.
...but when she gave me her two cents
about why I would be a good fit for her team,
it really did -- It just clicked.
Thank you.
I don't know what Camila was thinking.
I thought we were some kind of a, you know, team.
And then all of a sudden, she tries to sabotage me.
So Camila helped me, and then you won.
[ 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 blind auditions.
**
Right before I came out here,
I just binged the last season of "The Voice"
just to make sure I'm on my A-game.
**
My name is Billy Craver.
I'm 29 years old, and I'm living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Currently I work as a pharmacist for a local grocery chain.
I was the first-time college student for our family.
It was a really small private university,
and we ended up forming a little band
out of pharmacy students called the Pharmonics.
Instead of the Harmonics. [ Chuckles ]
I was not a singer in this group initially.
One day, I was just messing around in practice,
and they were like, "You kind of sound pretty good."
And I went, "Who? I'm..."
[ Laughs ]
That week, I ended up singing one of the songs,
and then I kind of took over after that.
My genre is country music,
and I do like some older country.
But I would say definitely more of the new-age stuff.
Some of the people that I've gotten to open up for --
Midland, Chris Young, Luke Combs.
But being a pharmacist, it does take up a lot of time.
Writing, singing, playing,
I kind of have to fit it in when I can.
Announcer: In five, four...
Oh. Yes.
Alright. Exciting.
Sneak peek. ...our next artist is entering now.
Billy: It's always easy to have excuses of why not to do something.
And I've been doing that for some time.
Now that I have this opportunity,
I'm gonna just go full steam ahead and see where it lands me.
[ Exhales slowly ]
Cool, cool, cool.
**
* Seventeen, you don't think that much about life *
* You just live it *
* Like kerosene dancing 'round a fire *
* But you're in it *
* So jump right in *
* Ain't afraid to fall *
* And you give it all *
* She got the best of me *
* She broke my heart *
* Now all that's left of me *
* Is beating in this guitar *
* Every night, a different town *
* She follows me around *
* So you get what's left of me *
* Yeah, you get what's left of me *
* 'Cause she got the best of me *
* Yeah, she got the best of me *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
**
Hey, man, what's your name?
My name is Billy Craver.
This is rough. I know it is.
You have a great country tone.
You got good pitch. The girls are screaming in here.
Apparently, you're a damn good-looking guy.
[ Laughs ]
But there's one thing that I couldn't get over the hump of,
and that's just diction.
Even if you have the most country twang in the world,
I still want to be able to understand
every word that you're singing.
A lot of the syllables kind of blended together.
That's what kept me from hitting my button.
I'm sorry, man. Understood.
Gwen: I loved a lot of things about your voice.
I thought that your vibrato was really nice.
In fact, there was moments that I heard
really good star qualities,
but I think it was more just, like, accuracy.
But I really, really like your voice a lot,
so thanks for coming out to sing for us.
Thank you. I appreciate that. I appreciate you.
Your voice really does have a special quality,
and it sounds commercial.
It sounds like I could hear it on the radio.
It has the kind of tone that's cutting through the music
and really feels present in the room.
And I think it just needs a little polish.
And that's really what all of us were saying.
You have the raw material there to make it great.
Thank you, John. Thank you.
Thanks, Billy.
Blake: Billy has a strong voice,
but I think he's got to understand,
with our backs turned to him, it can't sound messy.
And to me it just needed to be cleaned up a little bit.
It's been a slow day so far,
but I think it's gonna pick up.
When do you go on?
We'll get an order of that in a minute, so...
So, hopefully it goes quick 'cause I'm hungry.
No, I'm just playing with you.
[ Laughter ]
My name is Valarie Harding.
I am 41 years old, and I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
It's all led up to this.
I'm excited. Yeah.
Valarie: I have four children.
And when you have a growing family,
you have to concentrate on life.
So I am a loan specialist,
but I've never stopped singing, ever.
Emeril: She sings 24/7.
We could be doing our homework, trying to focus.
And she's in the back singing like Whitney Houston.
We're like, "Mama, please!"
[ Laughter ]
On the side, me and my husband do business together.
We call it Wallstreet Entertainment and Sound.
We set up sound equipment for all types of events.
We also perform with our band,
Wallstreet, at festivals, weddings.
But now I think it's time for me to work on my own
and make myself a real, true artist.
You ready?
Parry: I'm very proud of my wife,
even just getting this far, doing what she loves.
We need that chair turn. Need it turned.
It's gonna be a life-changing experience for you. It is.
Valarie: This is the opportunity of a lifetime
because I raised my children,
and I want to be able to show them
that you can still pursue your dreams.
Announcer: Okay, here we go. Gwen: Bring it!
Let's go. Let's go.
Valarie: I'm gonna walk out there
and blow the roof off the "Voice" stage.
You sit, like, so close to your button.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
**
* Oh, yeah *
* Many say * Whoa.
* That I'm too young *
* To let you know * Whoo.
* Where I'm coming from *
* But you will see *
* It's just a matter of time *
* My love will surely make you mine *
* Well, I'm *
* Livin' in a world of ghetto life * Oh, my God!
* Everyone is so uptight but *
* Nothing's wrong *
* It's alright *
* With my man *
* I like the way we carry on *
* His love is sending me on and on *
* With my man *
Come on, woman! Come on, Gwen! Thank you! Thank you!
* Hey *
* I'm giving him something he can feel *
* Oh, to let him know this love is real *
* This love is real *
* I'm giving him *
* I'm giving him something he can feel, yeah * Whoo!
* To let him know this love is real *
* This love is so real, real, real *
Whoo!
* So real *
[ Cheers and applause ] Whew!
John: Yeah! Yeah!
Thank you.
Yes!
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name is Valarie Harding, and I am from Tulsa, Oklahoma...
What? ...and I'm 41 years old.
Alright, Valerie.
Tulsa. Ohhh.
Got an Okie in the house.
This should be an interesting conversation.
I thought I knew where this may go
until you threw out the Oklahoma thing.
Um, you have an incredible voice.
The reason I didn't turn around
was because there's a better coach for you than me.
Those riffs and runs were crazy.
But what I'm looking for is, if you have this kind of voice,
a song choice that is, like, completely different,
if that makes sense,
the juxtaposition of those things.
Thank you. Thank you.
You know, I've been on the show now six times.
I'm so grateful.
It never gets old for me to -- to hear the talent.
And there's a lot of voices in your lane.
But what I liked about yours was your timing.
It was kind of lazy in a good way,
like it was unexpected.
It was your nature coming through,
and I really like that.
But people want to know, what is your story?
How are you connecting?
And I think that's something
that I've been able to do through my career,
and I can help you with that.
And I'm an Okie now, too.
I've been to Oklahoma before.
Welcome. Oh, my gosh.
Thank you so much.
I feel so welcome. Thank you.
Damn, girl. I loved everything you said.
Valarie. Thank you.
Hey, John. You notice I was the first person who turned for you?
[ Laughter ]
One of my favorite things about your voice is your vibrato.
I haven't heard a voice quite like yours.
And like Gwen said, there were certain things you would do
that were kind of unexpected.
You know, Aretha sang it, En Vogue sang it,
two of my singers sang in the battles
with it last year. I was there.
And, yes, she was my guest adviser on that team.
I've heard many versions of this song,
but you managed to make it feel fresh.
I especially loved the way I thought the song
was about to end, but you, like, kind of seized it
and did this beautiful run and then came back.
It was like, "Wow, I did not expect that."
You have such great energy coming from you,
and I would love to have you on the team.
Thank you. Thank you. Whoo!
John forgot to mention that I won
the last time that I was here.
So I just wanted to just remind you. She did, she did.
Blake: There's only one thing left to say.
Who do you pick as your coach?
All of you are amazing.
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on, Valarie!
I love all of you.
All of you.
But I do pick John.
Aww! Yeah!
I knew it!
Welcome to Team Legend!
Whoo!
Valarie did a magnificent performance of that song.
I love her voice. I love her soul.
Let's put this jacket on you.
And I'm excited that she chose Team Legend.
There it is. Ahhh! Yeah.
Alright, baby. That's what I'm talking about. Whoo!
[ Laughs ] Emeril: Congratulations!
Alright, baby. This is your time.
Guy, should we have a group chat?
Yeah, we'll start a new group chat with the four of us.
Gwen: Do you have my number?
No. Oh, wait, you texted it to me.
I have everyone's number, so I'll do it. I did, right?
John, can you put us all in a group chat?
I'm going to. I just said that.
Okay. [ Laughter ]
She's not gonna let it go. You better do it.
I'll do it right now. Hey, John? Um...
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Has his accent, like, rubbed off on you?
Um... I used to be like,
"When are you gonna stop talking like that?
Like, that's so fake."
And then it actually... [ Laughter ]
Then it was, like, his real voice, so...
"That's so fake." I kind of got used to it.
[ Southern drawl ] "I didn't wanna git up."
[ Laughter ]
I feel like it's gonna rub off on me a little bit.
I'm, like, kind of scared.
**
I'm Julia Aslanli, I'm 23 years old,
and I'm a lover of all horses.
My love for horses began as a child.
I am currently training to be a show jumper.
Horseback riding is definitely a peaceful,
therapeutic thing for me.
My horse loves to hear me sing. She responds very well to it.
* Oh, you *
I met my fiancé when I was a sophomore in high school.
We found out that I was pregnant when I was 18.
And it was definitely not expected.
We were not planning that.
I was in labor for about 36 hours,
and I was in the middle of studying for a huge final.
I was in bed, had my laptop on my belly.
The nurse came in a couple times and was like,
"Girl, are you okay?"
I'm like, "I got to do my final. Just leave me alone."
And I did it.
I have completed my Associate of Science degree,
and now I'm pursuing my bachelor's in pre-med studies.
My fiancé is so supportive of my journey.
He takes care of absolutely everything for me at home.
He's a huge reason why I'm able to step out of my comfort zone
and follow my dreams.
Jump on it, jump on it.
Whoa! Whoo!
She's so dedicated to what she does.
Everything that she does,
that's horseback riding, to singing
to being a mom full-time,
I couldn't be more proud of the woman she is today.
Julia: "The Voice" is definitely the biggest stage
I've ever even seen.
I'm very, very busy as a mom.
I really don't have any free time to sing.
I just honestly sing for fun.
I sing for my family and friends.
So being here is definitely out of my comfort zone.
I'm here to just prove to myself and to prove to my son
that no matter what circumstances you're under,
if you just set your mind to it, you can do absolutely anything.
**
I feel like something's in the air.
**
Oh, I like it. Like it already.
* Hmmmmm *
* I, I'm, I'm *
Ooh, I like this.
* So in love with you *
* Whatever you want to do *
* Is alright with me *
* 'Cause you make me feel *
* So brand new *
Whoo!
Yes!
* I want to spend my life with you *
* Baby, let's *
* Oh, let's stay together *
* Loving you whether *
* Whether *
* Times are good or bad *
* Happy or sad *
* Let's, baby *
* Oh, oh, let's stay together *
* Loving you whether *
* Whether *
* Times are good or bad *
* Happy or sad *
* Good or bad *
* Happy or sad *
* Good or bad *
* Happy or sad *
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Whoo!
What's your name? Where are you from?
I'm Julia Aslanli.
I'm 23 years old, and I'm from Orlando, Florida.
I'm an idiot. I speak for myself, I'm an idiot.
I should've hit my button, but --
You should've turned, Blake.
I know. I know it, but it doesn't matter.
You're on the show now. Congratulations.
Yeah, you're on the show, girl!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You have a really, like, Ariana-like quality to your voice. Right?
I was going to say that. She sounds like Ari.
I think the reason I didn't turn around,
there was nothing that super excited me
about the song choice.
But I think you have a gorgeous voice.
I want to know more about what informed that song choice.
So, this song, I felt, was like the best song for me.
I'm engaged, and I brought my fiancé with me.
Cute! And I feel like it was about love.
Cute! And so I wanted to incorporate that into my performance
and just kind of spread that love and positivity on the stage.
That's beautiful.
I love the song choice because
I felt like your approach to it sounded different
than versions that I've heard before.
I love that melody you did at the end, the...
* Good or bad, happy or sad *
It's -- It's a subtle change from the original version,
but it was, like, such a cool, tasteful idea.
You really have a great chance because I think
your voice is unique and cool.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Well, I think they're all stupid.
Right away, I was thinking,
"This might be one of my favorite singers."
Just because there are singers
that are just great singers technically, and that's amazing.
And then there's singers that have character in their voice
and have personality
and that are channeling something special.
And I personally really love your tone,
and I would listen to your record.
So I feel super excited about this.
You're one of my favorites, so welcome to my team.
Thank you!
Whoo!
I have a feeling that Julia is going to be
blowing everyone away.
I loved the song choice. I loved how she did it.
I think that she has so much potential.
She just has, like, an artistry kind of voice
that I really like that style,
so I'm going to really have fun working with her.
Thank you. That's for you. Thank you so much!
I'll see you on the other side. I love you.
Camila: It's been a while since I've turned around,
but I'm waiting for somebody that makes an unexpected choice
that excites me.
Gwen: I really like her voice.
I actually had regret, actually, by the end of it.
I was like, "I actually should have turned around for her."
You sent me a selfie. It was so cute.
Did it come through? Yeah.
I was looking at my hair. It's, like, going...
Looked like Zack from "Saved by the Bell."
* It's all right *
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
I'm Derek. I'm Katelyn. And we're...
...The Dryes.
We've known each other 15 years, been married 10.
Let's see how well we know each other.
What do I usually eat as a midnight snack?
I think this is right. I don't know.
[ Bell dings ] Yes!
What was I wearing when you proposed to me?
In detail. I need all the details.
I don't know if this is right.
Jeans and a tube job. Yes!
[ Bell dings ] Is that right?
What is my go-to dance move?
Oh, Lord, I don't even know if this is what it would be called.
[ Buzzer ]
I said, "Arm snap with a shoulder nudge."
Oh. Is it this one?
When he's, like, really excited about --
Yeah, there you go. He's, like, really excited,
and then he does a little shoulder nudge. It's great.
No comment.
We met... On a blind date.
I was 19, and my friend, Joey, said,
"You need to meet Derek."
I had to talk her into going that night.
True. Did I -- It's true.
And she came back.
She flops down on the bed, and she said, "Mom,
I think I just met the guy I'm going to marry."
And then, Jeff comes in. "What? What did you just say?"
* Can I get an amen? *
We've been singing together for about 10 years.
We were like, "Why are we doing this solo?"
Probably the hardest thing to do is select a band name,
so we made it easy. It's our last name.
We have a flair of traditional country.
Honky-tonk. With honky-tonk.
And so, we hit the bar scene, for sure.
There was one night we got to open for Little Big Town.
It was like Christmas morning that day for me.
Hey, hey. Can you hear me?
I can hear you.
We've never had a team,
and we've kind of had to
do a lot of things on our own.
-Good luck. -Hey!
It's taught us a lot, and we're just ready for the next step.
[ Cheers and applause ] Announcer: Okay, stand by.
[ Chuckles ] Guys, who am I?
Blake: Is that my stance? Oh, yeah.
Katelyn: I can't believe we're here.
I literally get emotional about it
because I think it just hit me.
I was like, "Whoa, we're really doing this." You know?
Working with a coach would totally change our lives.
I think they are pioneers in each of their lanes.
Ooh! And someone in a different genre
could have a lot of awesome perspective
to what we are doing in the country lane.
**
* Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown *
* I set out to get you with a fine-tooth comb *
* I was soft inside *
* There was something going on *
Yeah, come on. Yeah.
* Tender love is blind *
* It requires a dedication *
* All this love we feel *
[ Gwen laughs ] * Needs no conversation *
* We ride it together, ah-ah *
Oh, my God!
* Making love with each other, ah-ah *
* Islands in the stream *
* That is what we are *
* No one in between *
* How can we be wrong? *
* Sail away with me *
* To another world *
* And we rely on each other, ah-ah *
* From one lover to another, ah-ah *
Whoo!
* Islands in the stream *
* That is what we are *
* No one in between *
Wow. * How can we be wrong? *
* Sail away with me *
* To another world *
* And we rely on each other, ah-ah *
* From one lover to another, ah-ha *
* From one lover to another *
* Ah-ah *
Blake: [ Laughing ] Yeah!
[ Applause ]
Gwen: Whoo! Yeah!
Yeah!
Whoo! Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo! Whoo!
Hi, guys.
Hi. Howdy.
Who are you? So, I'm Katelyn.
I'm Derek. And we're The Dryes. And we're husband and wife.
Ooh! Oh, cute!
Oh, wow. Oh, my God!
We're husband and wife, too!
And now you're going to break them up
by forcing them to fight over you. Aw!
That song would be my dream
if me and Blake could do that song together one day, so...
Come on. Oh, you got to do it.
Okay!
Camila: You guys should color match.
Like, why aren't you wearing pink today?
Where's your -- Where's your pink, Blake? Where's your pink vibe?
Gwen has fashion. I have this.
[ Laughs ] I love a love story.
How long have you guys been married?
10 years in November. Whoa.
We met on a blind date.
You're like a fairy tale, and now you're on "The Voice."
So here we are!
I was really excited when I heard your voice come on, too.
I was like, "Wow, a duet vibe is really exciting and cool."
I don't know, like, a lot about country music.
Anything. Okay, no, that's not true. That's not true.
You know what? I'm going to take that back 'cause I feel like --
She lives in a country. Yeah, I do live in a country.
[ Chuckles ] Thank you, John.
Always got my back. That was a good one.
But I'm excited for your guys' journey.
Thanks. Thank you so much.
By the way, is -- The name of the duo is The Dryes?
The Dryes. You said it right. Ah, first try.
That's way better than The Moists.
Oh, my God! There it is.
[ Laughs ] The Moists.
Blake: Uh... Oh, my God!
Katelyn, let's talk about his mustache.
That is bad ass, isn't it? I mean...
Right? I love the mustache.
Oh, my gosh. Thanks, brother. What a compliment.
He's so handsome, isn't he?
Yeah. I can speak from experience.
There's no better way to duet
than if you're "doing et."
"Doing et." Oh, my God. And so -- And so...
I knew that was coming! How stupid!
I think you guys got to pick Gwen just for that, that joke.
Hey, Blake, I have a question. Just besides his mustache,
what made you turn around for us?
I was in just on Derek's voice
before I even knew that you were a part of it. I love that.
Because the arrangement of that song, the first half of it,
didn't sound exactly like what Kenny and Dolly did.
Country music is all I've ever done.
I mean, you hear me talking right now. I can't help it.
It's what comes out -- It's fake.
It's what comes out of my mouth.
Totally fake.
So I would be honored to be your countrycoach.
Let's do it. Gwen: I don't really know
exactly what kind of music you're thinking to do.
All country music?
That's not a good sign.
No, I think you're amazing, Gwen. I really do.
Aw, thank you. You're the Dolly Parton of your genre.
Oh, my God! I'm gonna --
That's an amazing compliment. That is so crazy.
John: What a nice thing to say. Thank you so much.
What I love about you guys is you have so much character.
You look like a cartoon character couple.
Katelyn: Really? I think it's really...
I really like it. Thanks?
The mustache, the blue, everything about that.
I'm very visual.
So, I think it would be really fun to work with you guys,
especially because whatever genre you're in,
it doesn't really matter.
At the end of the day, we're trying to figure out,
how are we going to connect you with America?
I think that's what I'm good at.
Yes, Blake knows country music.
I am an Okie now, as well, so I --
Am I allowed to even say that now?
Yeah. Are they going to get mad?
You wear the T-shirt all the time.
I wear that shirt all the time. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I think I could be a good coach for you guys.
I've collaborated with all kinds of musicians.
It would be great. And, yes, Blake's great,
but why not consider?
Thank you. It is really hard. It is a hard choice, honestly.
Yeah, I mean, outside of the box a little bit.
Sometimes it works.
Just remember the joke that he told.
You have to take the low-hanging fruit on this show, man.
Can I -- Can I leave you with one last thing?
Yes, please. Whatcha got?
From the blind date to the blinds.
-Yes! -Yes!
Come on! That's more low-hanging fruit.
No, that's higher-hanging, for sure.
That was more low-hanging fruit,
and you're not making fun of her.
That is high-hanging. Like, you needed a ladder for that one.
I feel more dad jokes on this side of the stage.
John: Oh, wow. It's not a bad thing.
Well, I think it's time for them to make a choice.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Blake: Come on!
[ Audience shouting ]
Let's go.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
Let's take that Dale Earnhardt mustache to the finale!
Let's do this. Katelyn: Okay, okay. Ready?
Alright.
We're going to go with Blake.
Hey! Alright! Yes!
Shocker, shocker. But, Gwen, I love you.
Let's do this. Come on.
I'm excited about The Dryes. They just seem like
they're going to be a blast to work with.
Now they're going to go off stage and "do et."
Oh, my God. Stop. Duet! Duet!
They sound incredible together.
But more than anything, they sound incredible individually.
Got something for y'all to put your beer in.
Yeah!
Horse trophies fit well in here, too.
Blake: I think it was the first time in "Voice" history
that a married couple were trying to get
another married couple onto their team.
And that just shows you, 22 seasons of "The Voice,"
you never know what's going to happen.
**
Thank you, guys. Thank you.
Gwen: I think it's really fun to go head to head with Blake.
I think it's fun to do anything with Blake.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
What a jerk.
But The Dryes, I'm a little bit bummed I didn't get them.
You guys should be very proud. Katelyn: Aww, thank you.
Thank you. I love what you said about Derek, too.
His mustache or his voice? Both.
That was like the cherry on top. I love it.
That's right. Derek: You know it.
He just called you the Dolly Parton of your genre.
What the hell?! That's very cool.
I love it.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Oh, my God, Blake, you know what my favorite song is by you?
By me? Yes.
No. "Sangria." That song is so good.
[ Music playing through cellphone] * You're crashin' into me like waves on the coast *
[ Chuckles ] Is that what I sound like?
* Waves on the coast *
I love this song!
* Your lips taste like sangria *
I love that song.
I'm actually literally shocked you know one of my songs.
**
I'm Ava Lynn Thuresson.
I'm 18 years old, and I'm from Santa Barbara, California.
I just graduated high school, and I'm excited, I'm nervous.
Just overwhelmingly grateful, yeah, to be here right now.
Heather: Oh, my God. This is so cool.
[ Laughter ]
Oh, one more time. Are we messing up this interview?
Probably.
My family is the brightest light in my life.
They are my biggest support system.
I honestly hang out a lot with my family.
Like -- I'm, like, so boring.
Hooray!
I live next door to my cousins.
We had this little yellow slide that connected our houses,
and they're like my siblings now.
Growing up, I had a really special connection
with my cousin Dawson.
He was just the coolest.
And he really sparked this passion for music in me.
My nephew, Dawson, taught Ava at a really early age
how to play guitar.
I don't know.
It's hard for me just being here
because it's one of those where I feel like
he should be here with her.
Ava: When we lost Dawson, I was 13.
He was at a lake with some friends,
and he drowned, actually.
After his passing, I shut out music just 'cause it was --
it was hard to hear songs.
There was lots of pain
I just didn't know how to deal with, you know?
But then, in high school, I found my old guitar,
and the first song I ever wrote was about him.
* When a warm breeze hits me the right way *
I feel like it was just a release.
And it felt like I was with him again.
* Good old days *
That was kind of a pivotal moment where I realized
that I wanted more with music.
I honestly want to live like Dawson,
'cause even for the short amount of time that he was here,
he lived and loved so big.
For my blind audition, I worked with the band
on switching up "Baby One More Time"
by Britney Spears.
It's this soulful rendition of a song that everyone knows,
and I hope that the coaches relate to
taking that step outside of the box.
Oh, those are some clunkers. Some big shoes.
Oh, maybe it's cowboy boots, as in country singer.
Ava Lynn: I just came from high school.
It would be completely life-changing
to have a chair turn around.
**
* Oh, baby, baby *
* Mm-hmm *
* Oh, baby, baby *
* How was I supposed to know *
Oh. Okay.
* That something wasn't right here? *
* Oh, baby, baby *
* I shouldn't have let you go, whoa *
* And now you're out of sight, yeah *
* Show me how you want it to be *
* Tell me, baby *
* 'Cause I need to know now what we've got *
* My loneliness is killing me *
* And I *
* I must confess, I still believe *
* Still believe *
* When I'm not with you, I lose my mind *
* Give me a sign *
* Hit me baby one more time *
* Oh, baby, baby *
* How was I supposed to know? *
* And I must confess *
* That my loneliness *
* Is killing me now *
* Don't you know I still believe *
* That you will be here *
* And give me a sign *
* Hit me baby one more time *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ] Whoo!
Yes! Oh, cute!
What's your name?
Ava Lynn: Hi. Hi!
I'm Ava Lynn Thuresson. I'm 18.
You're 18? Oh, my goodness.
Ava Lynn: Yay! Wow.
Well, I loved
your rendition of that song.
Thank you. What made you want to do it like that?
I feel like I'm country, a little bit of soul... Girl.
...but that rendition, I feel like, really emphasizes the lyrics.
Well, Ava Lynn, doing covers a different way
is what I've been talking about all dang day.
You got to use your word. Use your word.
What's my word?
Juxtaposition. Juxtaposition, right.
If there was ever a time.
I love how the actual song
sounds, like, really poppy and happy,
but you made it angsty and, like, grungy,
and I thought that was so cool.
Everything about you is, like, right up my alley,
and I feel like even John will tell you that himself.
[ Laughter ]
It's odd because I turned for her so much earlier than you did.
Wow. John.
Why is that? I don't understand
what took you so long to be convinced,
because I heard that voice... What took so long?
...I heard that cool interpretation...
Didn't you hear it? ...I heard that power and that shred in her voice.
Did you hear the shred? I heard the rock star...
I heard the shred. ...in her voice.
Did you hear the rock star? I heard the rock star.
And I was convinced already.
Doing this version was so, like,
assured of who you wanted to be
and how you wanted to present yourself to us.
You have such an open lane for yourself.
You're so young, but you're really poised and confident.
I would love to help you do that on Team Legend.
Ava Lynn, I want to say something
just because I'm having a regret.
You are really talented.
I mean, just creative.
And I can't wait to see what you're going to do.
You think she should choose me, right?
Oh, my God. I'm not going to say anything
because I feel I need to be very neutral right now.
But I'm excited for you.
Thank you! I love you already.
I don't know why you're not more happy right now.
[ Laughs ] [ Laughs ]
Or excited.
Whoever you choose,
I'm sure they'll screw it up in the battles or the knockouts,
and then I'll have my chance...
Nah. ...to get you on Team Blake where you actually belong.
No! Yeah. Oh, man.
I feel like everything's open to you,
and there's no one else that's sounding like you.
What? We could have so much fun picking songs.
And it's Camila's first season, she's learning.
But do you really want someone who's just learning?
Like, she just graduated high school, I think, like --
I just graduated high school, so, yeah.
But you know what, Ava Lynn? Do you want somebody
that has actually been on a singing competition before?
Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh.
And can show you...
She got you. Burn. And can show you the ropes?
Because guess what?
I've done this, baby. I did the auditions.
I did the live shows.
That's true.
I've been doing this.
Oh, my gosh. I'm so overwhelmed.
Okay, I'm going to say it, then.
So, Ava Lynn, who do you choose as your coach?
[ Laughs ]
Come on. Come on, Ava Lynn.
Come on. Come on.
[ Audience shouting ]
I've got your cool jacket.
Don't you want to wear this jacket?
Don't you want to join us?
I'm so grateful for all the compliments,
especially from you, John, but I think
I'll have to go with Camila. Yeah, baby!
Oh! He even had the coat up!
Aw! Ava Lynn! Yeah!
I'm so proud of you! Oh, my God! It's so nice meet you!
Oh, my God. It's so nice meet you.
I'm such a big fan!
I'm really excited about Ava Lynn as an artist.
Oh, my gosh. Okay, let's do it. Ready?
I really do like the people that make unexpected choices.
If I had a label, like, I would sign them to my label.
[ Squealing ]
Oh, my gosh!
John: Ava Lynn, I was like,
"I showed confidence and faith in you early on.
Why would you pick Camila?"
It's Camila Cabello!
But she did. [ Chuckles ]
In television, there's a thing called a runner.
And it's like an ongoing joke that never ends.
And this season,
the joke is that John can never beat Camila.
[ Laughter ]
Camila Cabello has proven to be tough competition
for all of us, especially me.
It just keeps happening over and over.
Daly: Coming up, our coaches turn up the heat.
This person's voice matters.
I see somebody born to do what you're doing.
Now that you didn't get my joke, forget it.
Are you really gonna betray me like that?
I turned for you first. No, you didn't turn first.
I turned. We can run the tape back.
Run it back.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
This set is insane.
Like, look how much goes into this.
My name is Madison Hughes, I am 25,
and I am from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
I do videography, so a lot of times,
I can be out on location around different states,
and I'll get to film cool, like, mini-documentaries.
So, I just like telling stories.
So that's why I like videography.
It's also why I like music.
Woman: Boy, Maddie, you sure do know how to groove.
Madison: My music journey kind of began
when I started taking guitar lessons with my dad.
I had not thought about being a singer.
I was very like, "I don't want to show my voice. That's scary."
During the first little recital in our front driveway,
Madison stood up, and for the first time ever,
I heard her sing, and it blew us away.
It's amazing that I'm actually here
and I'm actually pursuing my dream.
So, I'm used to being behind the camera.
I've never done anything like this.
Like, this is insane.
Want to hit this with my forehead.
[ Laughter ]
**
* Mama, take this badge off of me *
I like that. Alright.
I really like that. Little country.
Yeah. * I can't use it anymore *
* It's gettin' dark, too dark to see * I like it.
I want to hear her higher.
Mm-hmm.
Come on, Gwen.
* I feel I'm knockin' on Heaven's door *
* Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door *
**
* Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door *
* Mama, put my guns in the ground *
I think you should turn.
* I can't shoot them anymore * I know.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh! Both of them!
* That long black cloud is comin' *
* Down, down, down, down, down *
* I feel I'm knockin' on Heaven's door *
* Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door *
**
* Whoa, whoa *
* Whoa *
Oh!
Wow.
Get in on it.
Man.
Get in on it.
Yeah, you made it!
Ye-ah!
[ Singsong ] I'm in the marriage sandwich.
Well, I'm hoping that was a country version
of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
It sounded country coming out of your mouth.
Yes, I'm here for the twang.
Alright. Yes! Yes!
What's your name? My name is Madison Hughes.
I'm 25, from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
I'm 25 and from Florida, too!
Yeah, let's go! Girl!
You know, it's funny.
Here he goes. Camila has been faking...
Don't say it!
...faking her way through this juxtaposition thing
where somebody with a country voice...
I know. It's so true. ...sang, like, a rock song.
Thank you for building on my case... Yeah.
...for why she should be on my team.
This is exactly... Gosh.
This is exactly what I want on my team,
is people who make choices like that. Thank you.
Oh, my gosh. So, tell me about yourself.
You -- You playing some gigs out there or what?
So, I am very new to performing live.
I'm used to performing, you know, in front of the camera
for social media, things like that.
I think it's so exciting
that this is, like, your first time performing live.
Because I was on a singing competition show.
[ Cheers and applause ] You were?
Did you know? I didn't know that.
Did you know? So -- There's no way to prove that, by the way.
So how do we know you were even on it?
I don't know if you -- I don't know if you've heard of
something called the Internet, AbueloBlake.
No, I don't know.
But I can help you through those nerves
of, you know, performing live for people.
And also, you're my favorite kind of artist
because you're a melting pot of so many things.
So I hope that you pick me.
Thank you.
Has it always been country music for you?
I grew up on, like, Americana folk stuff,
and I kind of dabbled in some, like, R&B pop stuff.
Oh! Kind of like Drake vibes.
Oh, I like what. Wait a minute. What?
Her box is rather large for you, Blake.
But she came back home to country music.
Not necessarily.
She came -- No, she came back to juxtaposition.
She did a rock anthem, but she did it country.
That is not a -- I've never looked in a Billboardmagazine
and saw the Juxtaposition chart.
[ Laughter ] It's not a thing.
I don't care if you're doing Drake
or whatever other stuff you're talking about.
Country comes out of your mouth.
This is the team that you belong on, Madison.
Join Team Blake, do it. Come on.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hi, Madison. I really loved your voice.
I also like the fact that you're a little bit of a melting pot.
Like, I feel like that's what I've done
my entire career, as well.
Like, I've always bounced in different genres the whole time,
including having two number-one hits
with Blake Shelton on country radio,
which is one of the things -- I'm so proud of that.
So I feel like I know -- Never thought that would work against me.
[ Laughs ] [ Chuckles ]
It would just be really fun to work together.
I think we would be a good match.
Thank you. Thank you.
I really love what you brought to the show.
I think it's such a great combination of influences and --
Juxtaposition of...
Great juxtaposition of styles.
Are you posting mostly covers on your --
Yep. What's, like, another cover you've done?
I did, like, "Hotline Bling" a long time ago.
I was just, like, kind of rewriting the lyrics
to some songs, but using the same beat.
That's how I started songwriting.
That's really cool. Yeah.
And Weird Al -- same.
And what? [ Laughter ]
What'd he say? That's funny!
Good one, John. We're too old.
They don't even know our references. Blake: I know.
I don't get it.
Oh, anyway.
Madison, who do you pick as your coach?
Come on, Madison.
Let's do this!
Come on, Madison!
**
Alright.
I choose...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Who do you pick as your coach? Come on, Madison.
Let's do this!
Come on, Madison!
Alright.
I choose...
Team Blake Shelton.
Yeah! Come on!
I got a Florida girl.
Yes! Take that!
Blake: I'm on a roll right now.
There's not another artist like Madison
on this season of "The Voice."
Madison has a really unique twang in her voice.
I'm so excited, Madison. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Camila uses the, uh, phrase "juxtaposition,"
and I'm not sure if it's "just a position"
or "juxa-ta-position."
I don't know what the phrase means.
She really looks for artists that sing in that genre.
The Weird Al thing was good.
Gwen: That was so good. Classic.
He was juxtaposing before juxtaposing was cool.
[ Laughter ]
Announcer: Okay, here we go.
Sasha: I'm feeling nervous.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist
is entering now.
Sasha: All of the coaches are very amazing.
[ Exhales sharply ]
It's pretty surreal
to be auditioning in front of them.
**
* How do we fall in love? *
* Harder than a bullet could hit ya *
* How do we fall apart? *
* Faster than a hairpin trigger *
* Don't you say, don't you say it *
* Don't say, don't you say it *
Let's go!
* One breath, it'll just break it *
* So shut your mouth and run me like a river *
* Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver *
* Holy hands, will they make me a sinner? *
* Like a river, like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
Sing!
[ Vocalizing ]
Yeah!
* Like a river, like a river *
* Yeah, yeah, like a *
* Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver *
* Holy hands, will they make me a sinner? *
* Like a river, like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a *
* Choke this love till the veins start to shiver *
* One last breath until the tears start to wither *
* Like a river, like a river *
* Shut your mouth and run me like a river *
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh, my God.
**
Oh, my God.
**
Hello. What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Sasha Hurtado.
I'm 18 years old, and I'm from Dallas, Georgia.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I was so impressed by your performance.
I can't believe you're only 18 years old.
Thank you so much.
What kind of artists do you like to cover?
I love Harry Styles. I love H.E.R.
You know, I was the first person
that Harry Styles followed on Twitter?
What? That is a fact.
That's so cool. Oh, that's a flex.
I actually auditioned for my original
singing competition show because I thought that
I would meet Harry Styles and we would fall in love.
Wow. [ Laughs ]
Sasha, do you perform around your town?
What kind of music do you like?
I would say I'm a pop artist.
I gig around where I live... Whoo!
...and I kind of grew up completely different than pop.
My mom is an '80s baby, so, like, rock.
And my dad is originally from Mexico.
Me, too.
[ Laughs ]
My dad is from Michoacán.
In Mexican culture, they do, like, cleaning Sunday.
And so every Sunday, we know that we're going to have
mariachi music downstairs.
[ Man singing in Spanish ]
He's just, like, singing his heart out,
completely off pitch,
But hearing that my entire life
definitely played a role into my love for music.
I just graduated in December, and I've been playing
at all these bars and wineries, being in the studio nonstop.
I'm just eager to work with a coach.
They've all accomplished so much,
so I think they're inspiring.
I love the tone of your voice, the vibrato in your voice.
I turned for you first because I was so impressed.
No, you didn't turn for her first. I did turn for her first.
I'm pretty sure we turned at the exact same time, did we not?
Camila, we can run the tape back.
I don't want to argue with you about it, but I was first.
Run it back. Anyway, Camila's going to tell you
she was on a singing competition before.
All great points.
And she's going to speak in Spanish to you,
and my Spanish is high school level.
Let's hear it, let's hear it.
I did just do a song in Spanish
with Sebastián Yatra.
That's cool, that's cool. Yeah.
Alright. It's called "Tacones Rojos."
Oh, my God. My dad loves that song.
That's really cool.
* Mi pedazo de sol * Oh.
* La niña de mis ojos *
Oh, my goodness. * La que baila reggaetón *
[ Laughs ]
Don't try and charm me into being nice to you, John.
What's the name of the song?
"Tacones Rojos."
Red heels, it's what you wear.
Red high heels.
I thought you said Tony Romos.
No. [ Laughter ]
Chrissy thought I was talking about tacos.
It's confusing.
Anyway, I'll let Camila talk now.
Hey, Sasha. Hi!
What I've been really excited about was having a lot
of musical diversity on my team.
But every now and then, it's really exciting to meet
somebody who I feel like is really similar to me,
and I feel like I could really support you
so that you're your best self.
And at the same time, I can see, like, you know, how --
all the different kind of pots that you could dip into
for your musical journey and lane.
I love dip. What'd you say?
I love dip. I-I do. [ Laughter ]
Daydreaming over here. I'm sorry.
He really loves dip. I mean, any dip.
I'm telling you. Blake loves dip.
Guacamole, salsa. Nacho cheese dip is his favorite.
I make a mean enchilada, as well.
There you go. Me, too. Me, too.
Enchiladas verdes. I got you.
It'll be so much fun to see who Sasha is.
You know what I mean?
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: Hi, Sasha. Hi!
I honestly love your voice.
I think you have so much range, so much power,
but you have two incredible coaches to pick from.
And I'm -- I'm so happy you came out to sing,
and I can't wait to see what you're going to do next.
Thank you so much.
Sasha, I was surprised Carrie Underwood's not
one of your influences, because I definitely hear --
I get that so, so often.
Yeah, well, she's an incredible vocalist,
So that's -- that's a compliment.
That's a high compliment.
You know, from a coaching credibility standpoint...
Okay.
...I don't know how you can really argue with --
with being the first person
Harry Styles followed on Twitter. I mean...
Are you really gonna betray me like that? I mean...
I'm -- I'm making fun of -- making fun of him right there.
But now that you didn't get my joke, forget it.
[ Laughter ]
That's about all I have to say.
[ Laughter ]
"Camilla" stepped all over my joke.
You pronounced my name wrong still.
I know. I did it on purpose.
He calls me Camelot, Carmichael, Chameleon.
I can't help that your name is spelled wrong.
It's right there for me to see.
It says "Camilla."
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on, come on, now, Sasha.
**
Oh, gosh. Come on.
Um...
**
I'm gonna have to go...
Camila.
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!
Whoa! Whoo!
Wow.
Aww!
Camila: Sasha, what a win.
I love her raw, kind of gritty spirit
that she came out with.
I'm really excited to work with her.
I'm so excited. Thank you so much.
It's going to be so fun. I had no shot.
I believe Camila's strategy is just talk more...
You can't get a word in.
...talk last, and you'll win.
And I can't really argue with it
'cause she has been winning a lot.
Have fun. Go celebrate.
I made it!
[ Laughs ] That was crazy.
It's official. John can't beat Camila.
She -- I've been playing on her turf, though. That deserves a round of applause.
I feel like... [ Cheers and applause ]
Wow.
Thank you.
[ Laughing ] I like dip. [ Laughter ]
I admit, from time to time, when Camila
is going on one of her rants, I'll drift off.
I was daydreaming and I heard her say
that she had pots to dip in.
I instantly realized I love dip, and I wish I had some right now.
He really loves dip.
Woman: We love you, Blake and Gwen!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to night three of the blind auditions.
I've been getting my butt kicked today.
I'm not used to John getting his butt kicked.
Thank you. But you did have some quality people in your group.
I have some high quality,
but my quantity is a little bit lacking.
I can't believe I have the most four-chairs.
That's crazy. What?!
I used to be the king of the four-chair turn.
Camila, I'm starting to regret
having recommended you for the show.
It's all 'cause of you, John.
Look what you've done to me.
You've destroyed me! I'm sorry.
I'm just out here doing my best,
and my best is, uh...
Is better than mine. ...is better than yours.
[ Laughter ]
Man: Marker.
We have speed.
Action.
Together: Push that button.
Dominic: I'm super excited that my daughter
and my granddaughter are here.
They're my biggest supporters.
This is like my stage mom.
She's like, "Are you ready? Are you practicing?"
So she's going to make sure I'm ready and right.
My name is Dominic Patrick.
I am 37 years old, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I come from a huge family. My mom is one of 12.
My dad is one of 10.
I'm one of 40 grandkids.
Everywhere we go, we sing.
Baby showers, birthday parties,
they always turn into a concert.
Walk, you talk, you sing.
At the age of 15 was when my life changed.
I found out that I was going to be a father.
I remember just thinking, like, "How am I going to make money?"
So during that time, I learned how to braid hair,
cut hair, make clothes, just to try to find $30
to her a pair of sneakers or $40 to get more formula.
And so I stopped going to high school, just got my GED,
and just like focused on trying to do my best with my daughter.
Throughout my life, I always had that tie to music.
Even when my daughter was born, I remember having to write
a song about it because I was so scared
that I, like, literally had to find my happy place there.
Kimyata: It's amazing to see him doing this.
He's always, like, the type of person
to put everybody else's needs before him and, like,
make sure everybody else is okay.
So if anybody deserves it, it's definitely him.
Put your hands...
**
[ Imitates explosion ]
[ Both chuckle ]
Dominic: Now with my daughter being in college
and being a mother herself,
I really honed in, and I jumped right back into music
because it's my first love.
I perform locally. I do a lot of weddings.
So it's really, really powerful to be here in front
of some of the biggest artists in the entertainment industry.
When I get out there and I take the stage,
I'm hoping to show my daughter and my granddaughter,
it's okay to be passionate about something and to never give up.
This is for my family.
**
* Ooh-oooh *
* Yeah *
* When you feel it in your body, you found somebody who *
* Makes you change your ways, like hanging with your crew *
* Said you act like you ready, but you don't really know *
* And everything in your past, you wanna let it go *
* I've been there, done it, messed around *
Ooh. * After all that, this is what I found *
Oh, my God.
* Nobody wants to be alone *
* If you're touched by the words in this song *
* Baby, you got it, you got it bad *
* When you're on the phone * That's cool.
* Hang up and you call right back *
* You got it bad *
* Yeah *
* Oh, baby *
Wow. Come on. Come on.
Wow, he sounded great. Sorry.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hello. What is your name?
My name is Dominic Patrick.
I'm 37, and I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Well, Dominic, I think that you're a gifted singer.
I love that song.
I guess the reason why I didn't turn around was I wanted
a little bit more, like, texture from your performance --
a little softness, a little bit more falsetto.
I'm curious, who inspires you?
I'm inspired by my daughter and my granddaughter.
Aww. Are they here? Yeah.
She was just singing your song, too, my granddaughter.
What? That's so cool. Oh, my God.
I'm inspired by John Legend, of course.
Yeah. John Legend, definitely.
Thank you. A big influence. Thank you so much.
Thank you. It's an honor.
Well, I'm excited for you to keep carving
your own unique lane as an artist.
Thank you. Thank you.
I really enjoyed that.
I thought it was really creative and different
and such an opposite way that you did it,
because it was relaxed, and you have
a really beautiful voice. Thank you so much.
I kept thinking -- I was like, "Dang,
if he would just do like a Michael McDonald song."
Like, did you hear that tone? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Next time you come back, if you did that, I'm...
[ Laughter ]
I'll be pressing -- All over that button.
Wow. Thank you so much. Thank you.
John: I think Gwen's right.
The way that you sing,
it's got, like, a bigness to it,
and it felt like it was kind of mismatched with that Usher song.
And so maybe you pick a song that's more grand... Yeah.
...and I think you would have shown more brightly in that setting.
But you're really good.
And if you pick the right song to do that, it would work.
Thank you, thank you.
Man, put all that into motion and come back and see us.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Thank you, Dominic. Thank you.
**
Let me give you a hug, brother.
Dominic, he told me that I was one
of his big inspirations,
which whenever someone says that to me
and I didn't turn for them, it kind of, you know,
makes me feel terrible.
Really, come back. You're really good.
But that's one of the unfortunate aspects
of doing this show, and hopefully he can get better
and maybe come back.
He's coming.
Oh, look at this cutie pie.
Her hair. Oh, she's so cute. Gwen: Aww!
What's up? I just wanted to say hi.
I heard you were singing --
Did you say she was singing my song earlier?
That's awesome. What's your name?
Harmony. It's so nice to meet you.
Thanks for singing my song. Bye, baby.
Announcer: One minute, one minute.
Morgan: Felt a bit nervous.
[ Exhales sharply ]
Just trying to take some deep breaths, you know?
It's all very new.
It's, like, super exciting,
but it's also -- there's a lot of pressure.
I guess it's just the... [ Sighs ]
...the fear of perception.
[ Chuckles ]
Anxiety controls, like,
literally every aspect of my life,
so it's like -- it's hard to imagine yourself
actually being here.
[ Sighs ]
**
Whoo! Whoo!
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Morgan: Who I am on stage is an alter ego for sure.
I'm excited to see what the coaches think about my voice.
I hope that I surprise them.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
**
Morgan: * I'm cryin' *
* 'Cause I love you, oh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Hey, hey *
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
* Never been in love before *
* What the hell are stupid feelings, yo? *
* Once upon a time I was alone *
* I don't wanna be alone no mo' *
* Got you somethin' from the liquor store *
* Little bit of Lizzo and some mo' *
* Tryin' to open up a little mo' *
Whoo. * Sorry if my heart a little slow *
* I thought that I didn't care *
* I thought I was love-impaired *
Wow! We got a four!
* But, baby, baby * Oh, my God.
Only a couple of those.
* I don't know what I'm gonna do *
Whoa! Oh, my God.
* I'm cryin' *
* 'Cause I love you, yeah *
* I'm cryin', hey, yeah *
* I thought that I didn't care * Yeah!
* I thought I was love-impaired *
* But, baby, oh, baby *
* I don't know what I'm gonna do *
[ Laughs ] Hey!
* I'm cryin' *
* 'Cause I love you *
Yes.
[ Cheers and applause ]
They're gonna fight. Oh, my God.
Congratulations.
Oh, my God. Thank you so much.
**
John: Yeah. Gwen: Whoa.
Four chairs.
Hello. What's your name?
Morgan Taylor. I'm 20 years old.
Whoa. I'm from Carmel, Indiana,
and I'm currently living in Nashville.
Cool.
Because she wants to be a country singer, I can tell.
Do you want to be a country singer?
Uh, mm...
Awkward.
[ Laughs ]
Are you singing around Nashville?
What are you doing there?
You know, since the pandemic, I've not really gotten a chance
to, like, do much of that, and especially with school.
Vanderbilt or Belmont or -- I'm at Belmont, yeah.
Belmont. Oh, cool. What are you studying?
Commercial music voice.
Oh, that's cool. That's cool. Cool.
With an emphasis in songwriting.
What kind of music do you want to sing?
Soulful, pop.
Kind of like what you just sang. Yeah.
A Lizzo song is no small feat.
I was the last person to turn around,
because I know they're all going to be like,
[nasally voice] "Why were you the last person to turn around?"
Do we sound like that to you? Yeah.
We sound Charlie Brown's teacher to her, all of us do.
That performance was like 95% of the way.
I feel like on the notes that you missed,
I could see that maybe you didn't support enough
because nerves got the best of you,
which I can totally relate.
Yeah. I feel like I can really help you execute.
I know all of the tricks
to basically get you from a 95 to like a 99.9.
She doesn't want you to get to 100 for some reason.
I don't want you to get to 100 because...
Right. ...if you were 100, you'd be a robot.
We don't want robot. We want human. We want emotion.
Plus, also, I know the pop landscape really, really well.
I would love to be your coach.
Thank you.
You got four incredible....
Well, I mean, three incredible and super incredible people
that you could choose from. Hey.
I see somebody that was born to do what you're doing.
It's like, finally, you're on a stage,
and now America got to see you belt out
the gift that God gave you.
You know, your stage presence was great,
but I think that's one thing that I could help you with, you know,
just to bring out your own personality and your power.
I would love to have you on Team Gwen.
That song is such a daunting song to take on,
and you have such a really powerful soprano voice.
The higher part was so compelling.
It sounded like it should be on the radio.
It sounded special.
The thing that's hard about that song, though,
is that rap singing part. Yes.
Like, I feel like it trips everyone up.
Yep. I could just imagine you singing songs
that didn't require you to do that part, and --
Or changing it melodically would be cool. Exactly.
You can work on your weaknesses, work on things that are hard,
but sometimes it's better to just change it
so it plays to your strengths... Yeah.
...and make it so you don't spend a second on stage
where you're not super confident.
What you're looking for in a coach is just someone
who can find the ways to improve on those little things
so that you get to 100 -- not 99.9 -- but 100%.
[ Chuckles ] And I'd love to do that for you.
Thank you.
Camila may know the pop landscape very well,
but we happen to be on "The Voice,"
and I know this landscape very, very well.
I pushed my button three seconds into you singing.
Like, "This person's voice matters,"
because you stand out.
She pointed at her notes.
Did you notice that she was like singing and pointing up there? * Whoo *
The last one, she, like, tickled a little bit.
She did one of these things, like, to flip it around.
That's Mariah. You gotta point to it.
Yeah. [ Laughs ]
You punch some of them,
you slap some of them. Literally unbelievable.
I would be so excited to have you on my team.
Oh, my God.
So, who are you going to pick as your coach?
Well, um...
I thought that I knew, and now I don't, so...
Change your mind to me. [ Laughs ]
Morgan! Um...
[ Audience shouting ]
Um...
Come on, Morgan.
I'm gonna go with John.
Yeah!
Nice one, buddy.
Oh! I needed that.
Wow.
He needed that one.
Welcome. I'm so happy.
John: Morgan was really good.
She's kind of, like, shy and quiet
when it came to interacting with us,
but when it came to singing, I thought she was a risk taker,
she was bold, she has a big, powerful voice.
This is your Team Legend jacket. Wow! Look at that.
John: And I was tired of losing to Camila.
She was on myteam.
I taught her everything she knows.
...so much. Congratulations.
Can't win them all. John needed that one.
[ Cheers and applause ] Bye.
She's good. I'm jealous.
Alright, I needed that.
Good job, John.
I disagree. I don't think so.
I needed that. [ Chuckles ]
**