* They told me to stand still *
* So I'mma keep on runnin' *
* They try to bring me down * [ Cheers and applause ]
I'm excited! Me too!
**
I'm ready. Let's do this.
[ Speaks indistinctly ]
Love you, love you. Knock 'em dead.
Thank you.
Why you in it? I'm in it to win it.
Let's go. Let's go.
* Whoa, whoa, oh, oh, oh *
* Keep your light *
* Whoa, whoa, oh, oh, oh *
Yeah!
Here we are, more than halfway
through the blinds. Yeah!
And so the standard is very high.
Whoo! Camila: I'm looking for
more musical diversity, I'm looking for people
that have potential outside of
these performances and outside of this show.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: You know, at this point, my team is shaping up
to be one of the best teams I think I've ever been part of.
They're just very artistic and unexpected.
Blake: We're choosing teams of 14 this year.
That means there's gonna be a lot more fighting going on.
I haven't used my Block button yet,
but I'm waiting for the perfect moment to really crush
another coach's dreams.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's get it.
Do you still live down there in Miami?
Yeah. Do you ever see pythons?
No.
You know, they're, like, invasive in Florida.
Not true. What do you mean?
It's not true.
That's gators and crocodiles,
and that's in northern Florida.
I'm talking about pythons.
Pythons. No, not a thing.
[ Laughter ]
**
My name is Kique, I'm 18 years old,
and I'm from Miami, Florida.
Being Cuban in Miami is very cool.
The food is great, a lot of fun people.
There's always something to do in Miami.
Hearing that Camila Cabello was a coach was really exciting.
Coming from the same places, same upbringing, same roots,
it's really awesome seeing somebody like that
on "The Voice."
When I'm not singing, something I also really enjoy doing
is keeping and collecting reptiles.
Um, what new reptiles do you have this week?
We actually just got some black dragons in.
Oh, cool. Can I check them out? Yeah.
Reptiles, to me, they're just interesting to watch.
The way they move and the way they explore
their environment is so different than how we do it.
It's just something I've always been interested in.
So, I am intimately familiar with the reptile collection.
We started with one
and we ended up with close to 30.
I had tortoises, snakes.
My favorite snake would definitely have to be Salad.
He's a pastel banana ball python.
So sometimes I like to just take him out, make some music,
and he just chills there.
Maybe that means he likes it.
[ Chuckles ]
Growing up in Miami, I always knew I loved music
and I was always a singer.
Like, it was always what I did.
My freshman year of high school, I went into this
all boys Catholic school.
Being bisexual, being someone who didn't play sports,
who wasn't, like, the typical jock,
it was different for me, it was difficult at first.
And then the music teacher reached out to me
and asked me to join the jazz band,
and every minute after that was incredible.
I try to be different.
I don't want to fit the mold in everything I do
from the music to just who I am as a person.
I don't want to be what you'd expect me to be.
Man: Kique, please make your way to the stage.
Love you. Proud of you. [ Speaks Spanish ]
Let's do it.
Kique: This opportunity is unlike any other.
A few weeks ago, I was walking across the stage at graduation,
and now I'm here about to do my blind audition
where they only hear my voice.
I hope they can hear all the work I've put into it.
I really want to get a chair to turn.
That's my dream.
It's scary, of course, but I'm confident in myself
and I just hope to be able to share that with the coaches.
Let's go, Kique.
Oh, you're getting ready?
You feel that stuff in the air you were talking about?
Absolutely.
**
* You're way too beautiful, girls *
* That's why it'll never work * That's a pretty voice.
* You have me suicidal * Reminds me of John.
* Suicidal when they say it's over *
* Damn, all these beautiful girls *
* They only wanna do you dirt *
* They'll have you suicidal, suicidal *
* When they say it's over *
* See, it started at the park *
* Used to chill after dark *
* Oh, when you broke my heart *
* That's when we fell apart *
* 'Cause we both thought that love lasts forever *
Oh, my God!
Oh! Let's do it!
* See, it's very defined *
* You are one of a kind *
* But you mash up my mind *
* You oughta get declined *
* Oh, Lord *
* My baby is driving me crazy *
Let's go, go, go, Camila!
* You're way too beautiful, girl *
Yes! Oh, my God. * That's why it'll never work *
* They'll have me suicidal, suicidal *
* When they say it's over *
* Damn, all these beautiful girls *
* They only wanna do you dirt *
* They'll have you suicidal *
* Suicidal *
* When they say it's over *
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh!
I like that!
I like that. I said I like it. Whoa!
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Just saying I like it.
Kique: What's up, y'all? Hello!
Yes, baby, yes!
Camila: This is a moment I've been waiting for!
Just saying I like it. We're gonna fight.
What are you talking about? We're gonna fight.
Bring it on. We're gonna fight.
You were out of bounds, by the way.
You're already disqualified.
What is your name, and where are you from?
Kique: My name is Kique.
I am from Miami, Florida, and I'm 18 years old.
Whoo! Miami!
Oh, my gosh!
Cuban roots. Cuban roots.
Cuban roots, baby! [ Speaks Spanish ] 305.
He say human roots?
Cuban!
That was what, Sean Kingston?
"Hey, yo, Sean Kingston."
Hey! I love Sean Kingston.
[ Laughter ]
I thought it was a cool version of it.
You sounded really soulful,
and I thought you took some cool liberties with the melody,
and I'm excited to see what you do next.
Just not enough to turn around, though.
Blake, why don't you talk?
I'm still stuck on that you guys both
have human roots. I said Cuban roots.
No, no, no, human, human. We're both human.
I was trying to say, that's another thing we have in common.
We both have human roots. Yeah.
Say your name again. I'll make it easy for you.
Ki-que. Ki-que.
Kique. Kique. Kique. Kique, yeah.
It's not that hard, Blake. Kique.
Man, I was blown away with -- with your voice
and just how accurate you are with your pitch.
Thank you. Thank you. Did you say that's Sean Kingston?
Yeah. Yeah, which is Mr. Kingston's son.
Wh... [ Laughter ]
I don't know who Sean Kingston is.
You're not -- You're not killing it right now.
But he also has human roots also, so...
Don't we all.
Man, I just think you're a great singer.
I've been a coach on this show
for literally 50 years now.
[ Laughter ]
But Gwen, I think, is the returning champ
of -- of the four of us. Thank you, Blake,
for mentioning that. That's so kind.
But even that's been a long time ago. [ Laughs ]
And I'm due for a win.
So...
That's not really the reaction I was hoping for from you...
[ Laughter ] ...when I said that, but...
[ Laughs ]
The human roots aren't enough. I'll just sit over here
while you decide to pick Gwen as your coach.
You're on fire right now, Blake. I feel you.
Crazy. Good stuff.
-Kique. -Yes. Kique.
305, baby.
305. That was my song
between me and my fifth-grade boyfriend in Miami.
Oh, my God, stop it.
I don't know what didn't make me turn around.
I do have regrets about it, and now that
I see Blake can't channel his Cuban papi and say Kique --
But I am friends with Pitbull. Okay, that's good.
Somehow, we have a connection
that brings it all right back home.
So you're basically Cuban. [ Laughter ]
I'm just gonna put my two cents in
since I'm not a part of this.
Put 'em in. I feel like
you and Gwen would make a great team.
Ah, ah, ah. What the hell?
Camila, thank you. What is the matter with you?
Thank you! I want the best for him!
Very generous. No, you don't. You want the worst for me!
Well, both can be true. Oh, my God.
Turning around, just so you know,
you look nothing like your voice.
I get that a lot. It's crazy.
I'm very passionate, I put a lot of work into what I do.
I have a lot of different things that I do.
I'm a reptile keeper. I collect reptiles.
Whoa! Camila didn't know that
there's a python infestation in Florida.
She had no idea. Have you ever seen a python living in Miami?
Yeah, I've seen, like, hundreds.
Oh. [ Laughter ]
Well, this is awkward. Well, I go and look for them, so I guess --
Blake is a reptile.
There's another thing. Human roots.
Reptile guys. I mean...
Do you have bearded dragons?
I've never had a bearded dragon.
We have one named Sebastian.
Oh, that's -- that's a human name.
Okay, I mean, you do you, man.
[ Laughter ] Do you like pizza?
[ Laughter ] Sometimes.
Me too, man. Whoa.
Oh, my God, you're so stupid!
It's crazy.
Kiko, I don't know if you --
Kique. Kique.
Oh, my God, this is not going good.
[ Laughter ]
All I want to say is your kind of voice
is one of my favorite kind of voices.
It's so theatrical and creative,
so I would love to work with you.
Well, you know, Sean Kingston, isn't he from Jamaica?
Yeah. And Gwen Stefani became very famous singing ska.
That's true. Thank you, John.
He's making your case for you.
She was in a multi-platinum group called No Doubt.
I don't know if you're familiar. Wow!
My God, thank you, my friends. Thank you so much. See?
And Blake likes pizza, so... Yes.
...there you go. And is a reptile.
Honesty, both really strong points.
Really strong points.
Kique, who do you pick as your coach?
Okay, okay, phew!
[ Audience shouting ]
I choose...
Gwen Stefani. Aah!
* Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon *
Gwen: I'm not gonna say I don't care that Blake's my husband,
'cause I care a lot, but I'm here to win.
You're going down, Shelton. Boom!
* Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon * For you!
Team Gwen! Thank you so very much.
I think that Kique was really talented.
He's very unique.
I'm really excited to have Kique on my team.
Blake: Don't come to crying to me.
* Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon * Can't help you now.
I don't know what happened.
John: I feel like whenever Gwen's here,
Blake loses a little bit of his edge.
She makes him behave himself, and he loses a little bit.
So thank you, Gwen, for coming.
Gwen: He was funny.
It's Kinkos. You're saying it wrong.
Kinkos. Camila: Kinkos.
Kinkos. That's FedEx now.
Is that like a common name or something?
Kique? Yeah, it's like a nickname for Enrique.
Don't come crying to me, Kiko!
[ Laughter ] Good luck!
* Someone like me *
Daly: Coming up...
I love you!
* Ohh *
* Crazy *
Daly: ...the competition between our married coaches gets heated.
I'm gonna fight.
Let's see what fighting looks like in our marriage.
Alright, now.
* Ohh *
Daly: And with just one block left...
Stop pushing your button when I push my button!
...anything can happen.
If you're putting spotlights over here,
I'm just gonna stand in it.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Blake: What do you think about my dirty tricks?
Gwen and I don't know these.
Blake pulls out all the dirty tricks.
I mean, I didn't know the spotlight thing was a thing.
[ Whoosh ]
Oh, my God. I didn't know we could do that!
I will be using that.
I felt for you. It was like...
"Man, this guy's really powerful."
...Machiavellian.
Huh? [ Laughter ]
Hillary: My name is Hillary Torchiana.
I'm 34, and I'm from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
I have been singing for as long as I can remember,
but I've always had a backup plan.
As much as I wanted to pursue music,
I took the safe route.
In my late 20s, I thought I had it all figured out.
I had a great life, a great job,
a cat and a dog that I loved, and, um...
[ Exhales ] On March 30...
2015, that all --
Ooh, sorry.
I had a house fire.
I lost my cat and my dog,
all of my belongings.
I hope to never hear the pain in her voice
that I heard, because it was...
I've never heard anything like that.
I'm sorry.
So I found myself homeless.
Lived in a hotel for a while.
Overcoming the trauma took a few years.
I was a bit lost.
But in early 2019, something just changed.
I realized I couldn't keep living that way,
and I really just focused on things that made me happy.
I started singing more.
I started putting more covers out online
and ultimately started a band.
I met my fiancé.
We're getting married in a few weeks.
No backing out now. [ Laughter ]
Our first dance is actually John Legend's "Never Break."
Hopefully that's some kind of sign.
Yeah.
For my blind audition, I'm performing
"Easy On Me" by Adele.
I've done my best with the things
that I was faced with,
so it's a message to go easy on myself.
**
* There ain't no gold in this river *
* But I can't bring myself to swim *
* When I am drowning in this silence *
* Baby, let me in *
* Go easy *
* On me, baby *
* I was still a child *
* Didn't get the chance to * [ Cheering ]
Let's go.
* Feel all the world around me *
* I had no time to choose *
* What I chose to do *
* So go eeeeasy *
* On me *
* Oh, go eeeeasy *
* On me, baby *
* I had no time to choose *
* What I chose to do *
* Go eeeeasy *
* On meee *
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Alright, you're on "The Voice"!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much. Oh, my goodness.
What is your name? My name is Hillary Torchiana.
I'm 34, and I am from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Camila: I'm so happy for you.
I think an Adele song is just --
it's a hard pick because you just know
that you're gonna be compared to her. Yep.
Your tone is gonna be compared to hers,
so I'm excited to see what other
song choices you make, and even though
your coach is, like, kooky and weird and... Kooky.
Well, I have to say, my fiancé is backstage,
and I was really hoping you would turn, Blake,
'cause you remind me so much of him.
Yeah, he must be kooky.
I'm a little kooky, too,
'cause we're getting married in a few weeks.
Oh, wow. So...
Very exciting. Congratulations!
I do have to tell you, John,
we are dancing our first dance to "Never Break."
Aww!
Gwen: Aww, that's so sweet. That's cool.
You should bring -- bring your fiancé out here.
Bring him out. Babe, come on.
We want to see Blake 2.
Oh, there's that kook.
There's the kook right there.
[ Laughs ]
Aww. I'm so proud of you.
Thank you. Wow!
Congratulations. What's his name?
This is Joe. John: Hi, Joe.
How's it going? I'm very happy for you both
and excited that I'll be a little part of your wedding.
Yes, you will be. Thank you.
I didn't turn because I felt really sorry for Blake.
[ Laughter ]
If I would've turned, probably you were gonna choose me,
so I just wanted to go ahead and let him have a chance.
You aren't wrong. I once choreographed a dance
to "Hollaback Girl," so... Oh.
Me too! You too?
When you started singing,
I didn't know that was an Adele song.
Do you listen to the radio? I mean...
do you live under a rock? He's in a country box
he doesn't escape from. Yeah, I stay inside my box.
You're just making yourself more and more Abuelo Blake.
My undecorated country box that I live in.
My God.
But I -- But I did detect some twang in your voice.
There may be a little twang in there.
Yeah. It was there, and so it was enough that I thought,
"You know what? I don't -- I'm not sure exactly where
this girl's coming from, but I want to be a part of it."
So welcome to Team Blake.
Thank you! I'm so honored.
Thank you so much.
Blake: You know, I feel like I got away with one with Hillary.
She's got an incredible voice,
and I think she's very prepared for a competition like this.
Hey, wait. Come get your grocery bag.
You got to take the team cooler.
Y'all got to celebrate later. Oh, my gosh!
We'll use this at the wedding. There you go, perfect.
[ Laughs ]
You have a great voice. You're on Team Blake.
How's that feel? My soul left my body for a second, but...
You sounded great. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Welcome to the show.
How come they never put me and Blake next to each other?
Too much trouble. You guys can't resist each other.
Keep your hands to yourself. No making out on "The Voice."
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Who would you pick for your team?
Get the "Voice" official app now and play along with our coaches.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Alright, Blake, I bet you I'll make this shot.
[ Buzzer ]
You know, ever since John got that residency in Vegas,
he's been a little different.
Alright, I'll bet you I'll make this one.
[ Buzzer ]
Alright.
I told you I'd make it!
You owe me!
What are you talking about?
I don't think Vegas life has changed me at all.
I'm still the same old John.
I'll bet you I can guess your card.
Is this your card?
No. [ Buzzer ]
Okay. Is this your card? No.
[ Buzzer ]
Somebody switched my cards out!
I mean, I had a Vegas residency, too,
but I think John's taking it a little bit too far.
[ Dinging ]
Come on!
[ Dinging ]
[ Groans ]
Maybe I need to stay away from Vegas for a while.
Cool.
[ Bells ringing ]
Nice.
Manu: I love the feeling of being backstage.
I've kind of grown up with this environment,
so I'm happy that I get to do it again.
* I hear heels a-clicky-clack-clack-clackin' *
Now, are those cowboy boot heels or, like, high heels heels?
I'm gonna guess either, like, big platform high heels
or -- I don't know, but it's a heavy --
John: That's our new drinking game.
What kind of shoes are they wearing?
Manu: So I'm actually no stranger to "The Voice."
* I'm the one for a "good time call" *
* Phone's blowin' up *
I was on "The Voice Kids" on Telemundo
when I was 11, and then I was on "The Voice Kids" Colombia
when I was like 14 years old.
I like to think of them as like stepping stones
to finally being on "The Voice."
There's no getting better than this.
My name is Manu. I'm 18 years old.
I'm from Howell, New Jersey, but my parents are Colombian.
In 2003, my parents, they came to America.
They wanted me to have the best life ever.
When they first arrived, they didn't know any English at all.
So all they could really do was janitorial jobs.
So they would clean schools, they would clean banks,
they would work entire night shifts.
[ Voice breaking ] I don't want to get emotional,
but very thankful for them.
Um, I didn't know what was going on when I was little,
but as I grew older, you know,
and they told me all the experiences
that we went through, I gave them a huge hug
because I had no idea.
[ Chuckles ]
I came to this country 18 years ago,
and seeing her sitting here like a star,
everything that I left behind was for a reason,
and it's here.
So I'm so happy.
Thank you, Mom, for everything.
I'm moments away from my blind audition.
I actually think it's an advantage
that they won't be able to see me.
I love that concept.
It's merely just on vocal performance,
and I'm just so excited to sing my song
and hopefully see a chair turn.
* Oh, oh *
* Oh, ohhh *
* Ohh *
Come on, John! * Ohhhh *
[ Shouting ]
* Ohhhhh *
* I'm off the deep end *
* Watch as I dive in *
* I'll never meet the ground *
* Crash through the surface *
* Where they can't hurt us *
* We're far from the shallow now *
* In the sha-ha-shallow *
* We're far from the shallow now *
Ah! [ Cheers and applause ]
That was -- That wasn't -- That wasn't fair. That was so close.
Wow.
What's your name? Hi. My name's Manu.
I'm 18. Wow. Holy moly.
That was so beautiful. Thank you so much.
Your voice is so big and powerful,
and congratulations on that. Thank you.
I was waiting to hear maybe a part in there
that had a little more finesse, maybe some softer moments,
'cause it seemed like you started out singing on 10
and kind of kept it there the whole time.
I guess that's maybe why I didn't hit my button.
It was probably a huge mistake,
and -- and I'm sorry. Thank you so much. Thank you.
Manu, hearing this beauty in your voice,
and you really do have a lovely tone.
I think you just didn't put a little artistic flair
on this song that we've heard a bunch of times.
You just have to develop that point of view
and put that artistry on the songs that you sing.
Even this disappointment will inform...
Yep. ...like, your sense of urgency next time,
because you already have the natural gift
of being a great vocalist.
And so now it's just gonna be about artistry.
Manu: Okay. Thank you, guys.
Yeah, thank you. Thank you.
Thanks, Manu. Thank you.
John: I thought Manu was really good.
You could tell she was a little young,
but she has so much potential.
I feel like she could come back in six months
and be on "The Voice."
[ Indistinct conversation ]
**
Wee!
Daly: What are you gonna have to do to get
even just one chair to turn, do you think?
We really just want to make sure that
we're hitting all those notes perfectly
and really, you know, connecting on stage.
Oh, you guys are gonna do it.
Well, we're ready. Ready to roll?
We're ready. We are. Ready to do this.
Good luck to you. Bye.
I'm Lindsay. I'm Kasey.
Both: And we are The Marilynds.
So we are sisters.
We're also best friends.
We get asked a lot where we came up with
the name The Marilynds.
We're both from the state of Maryland,
spelled differently.
We wanted to pick something
a little different, more feminine.
Also, we were both Miss Maryland at different points.
I was Miss Maryland 2010.
And I was Miss Maryland 2013.
The pageants gave us both an opportunity to perform at venues
that we wouldn't otherwise have a chance to perform at.
One of my favorites was the Special Olympics,
and, really, that, for me, was what it was all about.
Honestly, it was some of the most fulfilling opportunities
that we've ever had.
* O say, can you see *
We've been performing together our entire lives.
We were rocking out since we were little. Smashing guitars.
[ Singing indistinctly ]
Our very first roles together, I would say on a big stage,
were in "The Sound of Music."
-Louisa! -Marta!
We fell in love with being on stage,
and doing it together made it that much more special.
I just remember nights of, like, rehearsing lines together.
This has been our whole lives.
We officially formed The Marilynds
as a duo about 10 years ago,
and we've been performing any chance we can get.
Everything in our life has led us to this moment
here at "The Voice."
For our blind audition, we are singing.
"What if I Never Get Over You" by Lady A.
The song just has these beautiful written-in harmonies
that we feel like, as sisters, it marries up so beautifully.
It's not always easy in the music industry.
You have to really navigate
who has good intentions and who doesn't.
So we are just blessed to be here together as sisters.
Don't cry.
It's okay.
We just feel grateful
that we have the opportunity to be here
and show the coaches what we have.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Alright, everybody get hype.
I'm ready for a winner.
I'm ready.
[ Whispers ] Let's do this.
**
I know this song.
* It's supposed to hurt, it's a broken heart *
* But the movin' on is the hardest part *
* It comes in waves, the letting go *
That's two singers. * But the memory fades *
* Everybody knows *
* What if I'm tryin', but then I close my eyes *
* And then I'm right back, lost in that last goodbye? *
* And what if time doesn't do what it's supposed to do? *
Let's go!
* What if I never get over you? *
* What if it never gets better? *
* What if this lasts forever and ever and ever? * Come on, Gwen!
* I-I-I-I-I'm tryin' *
* But then I close my eyes *
* And then I'm right back, lost in that last goodbye *
* What if time doesn't do what it's supposed to do? *
* What if I never get over *
* What if I never get over yooooou? *
* What if I never get over you? *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah, they did it.
Beautiful.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Look at that.
Oh, my God. Hi. What are your names?
My name is Kasey. I'm 30 years old.
Okay. I'm Lindsay,
and I'm 34 years old. Okay.
And we are The Marilynds.
The Marilynds, okay.
I'm so emotional, because this --
Take it in. Take it in.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I remember auditioning for one of these shows,
and it literally changed my entire life.
Good for you for feeling your feelings
and taking the moment in.
We're very grateful.
Yeah, we're very grateful.
What kind of music do you guys like to sing and make?
We typically sing country pop music.
Oh, cool. We've dreamed of doing duets
with all of you, but, John, when you turned around, I mean,
we've had a long dream of you sitting on the piano
and us in ball gowns, like, singing a trio, so... Oh, my God.
Well, of course I want you to live your dream
of you singing with John on the piano.
But I was in a girl group for almost six years of my life.
I know harmony and arrangement like the back of my hand.
And I turned because I would be so excited
and inspired to work with you guys.
Oh, my God. John: I used to sing with my siblings, too,
and I would love to work with you, too.
There's something special about that harmony that you have
when you know that person so well.
And I've been arranging for groups and choirs and harmonies
since I was a kid, literally.
And I love hearing two voices that are in sync together.
I'm not a country artist, but I've worked
with some great country artists, including Lady A.
And I think you can go far in this competition,
and I would love to be your coach.
Thank you.
I was gonna say that I was in a band with my brother,
so there's that sibling thing, too. There you go. Exactly.
I love harmonies, and it's just gonna be so fun
to see you pretty girls, sisters together up there.
Absolutely. You guys are gonna do great.
Thank you. Thank you.
Blake, you have something to say?
Oh, my God. I-I forgot I was on this show for a minute.
Yeah. [ Laughter ]
I love him.
You know, the idea of singing with my sister horrifies me,
so I can't relate to any of the stuff
any of you people are talking about.
I have a duo on my team.
I guess if you feel like you're country pop,
I would be thinking that John's kind of a jazz, R&B kind of guy.
What are you talking about?
I've never heard anybody say,
"I'm kind of a country jazz artist."
What are you talking about?
I'm just saying, I've never heard that.
I make R&B pop music. That's not boo-able.
That's a damn fact. I collaborate with country artists.
You have no competition on my team. [ Whoosh ]
Camila: Here's the thing, guys. To be here, so...
Oh, it worked! It worked! Gwen: Oh, my God! It worked!
I wasn't gonna go here, but you made me push the button, John.
I just don't understand why I'm being ganged up upon around here.
Here's the thing. I have no doubt in my mind
that I would be a great coach for you.
And -- No, John!
John, no!
I have no doubt in my mind -- If -- If -- If we're putting
spotlights over here, I'm just going to stand in it.
Oh, my gosh!
I have no doubt in my mind --
[ Laughs ]
Can we pick you both?
[ Laughter ]
What is she -- [ Laughs ]
I'll get -- I'll get -- I'll get an extra one
for the other sister. If you're going country pop --
If you're going country pop --
Look at this pose.
[ Laughter, cheers and applause ]
I was gonna say, who do you choose as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Come on. Come on.
We are very honored that both of you turned for us.
This is the worst.
So, we choose...
John. ...Team John.
* We got a win-win situation *
Yes!
* It's time for *
I need an extra jacket!
* A celebration *
I rarely get groups on my team.
I'm so happy. John!
When I heard The Marilynds, I really loved them.
Both of them have really cool voices,
and when they're together, they sound wonderful.
And despite all of Camila's shenanigans,
they picked Team Legend.
Where's that spotlight?
Thank you, spotlight.
Blake gangs up on me, says I'm just a jazz artist.
I could definitely work with a pop and country duo.
Alright, you beat me. You beat me this time.
I don't pick artists based on what genre they are.
I'll turn for a country singer, a rock singer,
a soul singer, a pop singer, a folk singer, all of it.
I'm just gonna keep turning for artists who I love.
I'm feeling like I'm on a lucky streak.
* No, I won't ask you *
* You to just desert me *
* I can't give you *
Yes!
* What you think you gave me *
* It's time to say goodbye *
Yes!
Whoo!
Every once in a while, the "Voice" gods gift me
with this opportunity that no one else can steal from me.
Lucky you. And I am so happy SOLsong
is on Team Legend. Me, too, me, too.
I love his spirit. I love his voice.
No one sounds like him on my team.
Welcome to my team, SOLsong. Oh, my God. Thank you.
I think John has some really, really talented people.
His voice is super cool.
I do think John is a threat.
* Said "I'm going down to Yasgur's farm *
* Gonna join in a rock and roll band" *
Alright!
* "I'm gonna camp out on the land *
* And set my soul free" *
Hey.
[ Cheering ]
Kara, I got to say, you are so far out of his comfort zone
of what I've ever seen him choose for this show.
Like, you tore down a wall today.
It's crazy, because I've actually covered that song, too.
I thought your take on it was so cool.
Thank you. And it is exactly right that I turned for her, Blake.
Welcome to Team Legend.
[ Cheers and applause ]
As soon as Kara started singing, I was like, "I know this song."
And she took some really cool and smart liberties
with the melody and made it her own.
I'm impressed. Yeah. The last person who would turn for her.
What do you -- You don't know me. You don't know me.
You're breaking your mold. I'm impressed.
You do not know me. I sang that song.
One thing we've never seen happen on this show
is John Legend just crack.
And I feel like we're so close.
Hang in there with me, America. I'm trying.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I can't believe you guys have been together for seven years.
It's so fast. What's the key, guys?
I don't know if there's -- I don't know what the secret is.
There wasn't. We just were best friends.
My observation of them
is they genuinely, really like each other.
It doesn't matter, married or not.
We're in a competition, and I am back to win it again.
Oh, this is sweet.
Serious.
Woman: Camera mark.
I've grown up watching this show
and have always just dreamed of being on it.
Never thought I'd get to this point,
but I'm pumped that I'm here.
I'm Zach Newbould, I'm 19 years old,
and I'm from Northborough, Massachusetts.
It's a very suburban town.
I'm more into fishing and the outdoors.
It's a good time to start thinking of song ideas.
I've always loved music,
'cause my dad was always big into "The Voice."
I'd sit there, watch it with him.
He always told me, he said, "Zach, you got to get on there
so I can have a beer with Blake."
I'm like, "I'll do that for you. I'll make it happen."
It's so cool to be here right now.
But I try to look past the fact that I'm his dad
and compare him to other musicians and stuff,
and he's just amazing.
I'm just really proud of him, and I think that they'll
probably all fight over him.
I have no doubt of that.
Want to play?
Nobody else in my family are singers or musicians,
so I don't really have anyone to guide me.
I sing a little mix of everything.
I'll sing older music, rock songs, pop music, country.
I would really like to work with a coach
that could help me figure out what style of music
is best for me.
It's hard to pick this season.
They're all good. Yeah.
I can't believe that I get the opportunity
to perform on a big stage and experience
something that not many people get to.
I'm just pumped to make a dream come true.
Are we about to get our minds blown, our ears blown?
[ Laughter ]
Breathe, breathe.
**
* I've been roaming around *
* I was looking down at all I see *
**
* Your painted faces fill the places I can't reach *
* You know that I could use somebody *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* You know that I could use somebody *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, let's go! Oh, my God! Zach!
* Off in the night while you live it up, I'm off to sleep *
**
* Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat *
* I hope it's gonna make you notice *
I love you!
**
* Oh, I hope it's gonna make you notice *
Yes!
Whoo!
* Someone like me, oh *
* Someone like you, oh *
* Someone like you, somebody *
* I've been roaming around * Whoo!
* I was looking down *
* At all I see *
Gwen: Whoo! Whoo-hoo-hoo!
Love you!
[ Cheers and applause ]
He did it. Congratulations.
Thank you, guys. Thanks so much.
Dang!
John and Blake? Oh, my God.
What the hell? I love this guy.
Are you guys drunk or something?
Why didn't you turn around? That was so good.
Not yet. Actually, yes. Little bit, yes.
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God. Yeah. That makes sense.
What's your name? Hey, what's your name?
I'm Zach Newbould. I'm 19, and I'm from
Northborough, Massachusetts. I love you!
Camila: Oh, my God.
Zach, we turned around at the exact same time.
Yeah, he's an artist. Boom. Well, I was like --
I was like, the verse, I was like, wow,
he has an amazing voice, amazing tone.
'Cause that's what I'm looking for,
like, those voices that are special.
They don't even have to be technically perfect yet.
Right. Right. 'Cause I was kind of in the same place.
Like, I started off in a singing competition show.
You haven't mentioned that. You know...
I'll mention it a million more times.
I noticed, for example, like when you were like...
* I'm gonna use somebody *
like, you would get a little bit nervous or pitchy,
and I've got the psychological, therapeutic, physical,
physiological tips for you.
I honestly need that kind of help right now,
because, like, the past year or so,
my voice has changed so much.
I just need to kind of figure out where my style's at.
Camila: I genuinely feel like I can help you,
because I've been in your exact same position and --
Because she was on a singing competition show.
[ Laughs ] Right, right. Did I tell -- Did I tell you I was on
a singing competition show? I-I missed it.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I didn't -- I didn't hear that.
And she's had a birthday since she started talking.
[ Laughter ]
Gwen: Out of all the coaches here,
I've been doing this the longest, okay?
I was in a band for nine years
before "Just a Girl" even got on the radio.
I want to be your "momager."
Like, I think that I can help you.
Momager. And I know --
I know I can help you.
Momager.
But what I heard in your voice is so much art.
I don't know what genre you're gonna end up doing
'cause you're only 19.
And I promise you, if you went with me,
it would be so much fun to figure out who you are.
I've already lived my dream,
and now I just want to help you live your dream.
You guy-- You guys are making it hard right now.
Gwen: Yeah. John: You're so lucky.
You get to choose between two amazing people.
Your tone is really beautiful.
And I think embrace that raspy-ness in your voice,
because it actually is your superpower.
It's going to make you sound special.
Thank you. And then now it's all about
just channeling it into great performances.
Thanks so much. Appreciate that. For you, it all comes down
to this one moment.
And as you look across the panel here,
there's only one coach here who has never won
"The Voice." After all the --
Because it's my first season! After all these seasons,
only one coach has never won "The Voice" on this panel.
Blake, wouldn't you say it's easier to win "The Voice"
when you've been on "The Voice"?
This is my first dang season.
After 22 seasons of this show,
you still have never won "The Voice."
That's all I'm saying. There's nothing wrong...
That is an objective truth. ...about what I'm saying.
I only want to say one last thing.
Is it the singing show?
No. It's not. [ Laughter ]
It's not.
He loved that. I like Zach. I like Zach.
I just want to say your vulnerabilities
were my vulnerabilities, and then I --
And they're now not vulnerabilities anymore.
[ Laughter ]
Well put. Well put. I'm a very eloquent person sometimes.
You can't put it any better than that.
[ Laughter ]
I believe she said she had psychotherapeutic
physiological powers, as well.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You're making me sound like a scientist.
Well, Zach, you've heard a lot.
Been beaten up. [ Laughs ]
You have a decision to make, sir.
Oh. Who do you pick as your coach?
This is a hard one.
Zach, Zach, Zach, Zach!
[ Audience shouting ]
Gwen.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
John: You have a decision to make, sir.
Oh. Who do you pick as your coach?
This is a hard one.
Zach, Zach, Zach, Zach!
[ Audience shouting ]
Gwen.
I-I'm gonna have to go with Camila.
Yeah! What the hell?!
Camila! Whoo! No way.
Yes, yes, yes, yes. Wow.
Everyone's in shock!
Camila: I love Zach's tone.
I felt like it was really special.
I'm so excited. We're gonna have so much fun.
I loved how vulnerable he was onstage
about what he wants to take from this journey,
and I really feel like I'll be able to help him.
Thank you, you guys.
He could have had a momager.
[ Both laugh ]
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
If you were auditioning, who would you pick?
Oh, for right here? Yeah.
Hello? I want to get that man.
Yeah. I'm -- I'm obsessed with him.
[ Both laugh ] I can't help it.
That's cute. He's the best.
I don't want you to watch alone.
Hi. How are you? Hi, I'm Sheri.
Nice to see you. Good luck.
**
* I'm so addicted to the loving that you're feeding to me *
**
* Can't do without it *
* This feeling's got me weak in the knees *
* Oh, yeah, my body's in withdrawal *
* Every time you take it away *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Can't you hear me calling, begging you to come out *
* And play? *
* Baby, come to me and show me who you are *
* Sweet to me like sugar to my heart *
* I'm craving for you *
* I'm missing you like candy *
* Ahhh *
Alright.
* Ahhh *
Oh, my God.
* Ooh, I'm craving for you *
* I'm missing you like candy *
All mine. All mine.
**
Okay.
Wow!
Alright. Look at you.
Hey! What's your name?
I'm Lana Love. I'm 30, and I live in Glendale.
Whoa. Cool.
I also live in the back of a dog rescue,
which is really fun.
Hi! Hi! I help support the dog rescue
by taking in the overflow of puppies that come in.
How can I have a bad day when that's my life?
Sheri: Hey, Lana, why don't you show me your outfit?
I grew up just prancing around the house in full force,
and honestly, nothing's changed.
Like, I love fashion. I love couture.
So, I'm so old-school with opera and musical theater.
At 4 years old, I started playing "Phantom of the Opera."
And I just sat down at the piano one day
and plunked it out, and my mom was like,
"Oh, I think it's time."
And now I'm performing any chance I get.
My parents got divorced when I was 8,
and then my little sister and my mom and I
moved to live with my grandma.
She would take me to all my play practices.
She came to every single show, and she was like my biggest fan.
My mom and my grandma have taught me everything
that I know, and they taught me how to be strong.
I'm really grateful to have that as my guiding light
and my role model.
I am so proud of you, Lana.
I couldn't be happier for you.
Sorry. Thank you.
My grandma passed away last year.
It was my wish for her to see me in something like this,
but I actually think she's orchestrating this entire thing.
Welcome to Team Legend!
I really love you. I actually met you.
So, where did we meet? We met at the Apollo Theater,
and I was catering. Okay. Oh, wow.
And I looked on the stage, and I was like, "I'm gonna work
with him one day." Whoa.
Well, here we are!
So we're here!
That was such a cool song. Thanks.
I felt like the arrangement of it was really cool.
I really liked your rendition of it.
Thank you.
You showed so many different sides to your voice.
And for a blind audition, that's very strategic in a good way.
So I'm excited to see what you are gonna sing for us,
and thank you for coming out.
Awesome. Thank you, Gwen.
Great job. Congratulations.
The thing that I feel like you did wrong
was you got John to turn around,
and nobody ever beats John. Oh, stop it.
That's where your confidence is at right now? I can't do it anymore.
Yes, it is, as a matter of fact. That's really sad.
Doesn't matter. You've got John Legend to be your coach.
Aah! Yeah.
Well, Lana, here's how we welcome people to Team Legend.
[ Screaming ]
John: I got Lana Love all to myself.
She did a really cool version
of a classic pop song by Mandy Moore.
And her voice was just, like, really interesting and cool.
I'm genuinely surprised she was only a one-chair turn,
but that just made it easy for me.
I got her all to myself.
See how addicted these kids are to their phone?
Look at her. She's in a trance. She can't break out of it.
Yes, I can.
There's life going on all out here.
There's life going on in here, too.
She's looking at the Kardashians on there.
[ Laughter ]
I'm connected to the heartbeat of culture.
[ Chuckling ] The heartbeat of culture.
I know what's going on in the streets out there.
The skreets. The skreets.
Daysia: I've been through some hard times,
and that's what makes music so special to me.
So a chair turn would mean
overcoming all of the hardships I've faced.
I'm ready. Bring it on.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
**
Stepping onstage at "The Voice," it's crazy,
because, I mean, I'm only 17.
My name is Daysia Reneau, and I'm from Leavenworth, Kansas.
My mom was a single mom, and I have a fraternal twin.
Growing up with my mom, she was amazing.
You know, she had her own taxi company,
very hard-working woman.
Every night, she would tuck us in.
And every birthday with my twin sister,
she would always have two cakes
just to make us both feel special.
We did have those moments when we were in the car,
and we had "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
She would put that on, and we'd roll down all the windows
and blast it and, you know, just start singing along.
And it was -- it was -- it was nice.
**
On April 22, 2017, my sister woke me up,
and I was just, like, thinking, "Where's my mom?" you know?
My grandmother came over to me, and she sat us both down
and she said, "Your mother was hit this morning
by her boyfriend's car.
She passed away."
I didn't believe it. I was 12.
Not having my mom tuck me in at night
or saying I love you,
you don't ever think something like that's gonna happen to you
until it does.
My aunt called, and she said,
"Do you want to move in with us?"
Maybe about a month later, we moved to Leavenworth, Kansas,
and my sister, aunt, uncle, and I,
we all grew to become a really nice family.
With the loss of my mother,
my new way of coping is through music.
My uncle, he owns a jazz lounge that I sing at every weekend.
I never sang at first.
That's when my uncle stepped in, and he was like,
you know, "You have a gift. Please share it."
I am definitely Daysia's biggest supporter,
and I am so proud of her.
You know, she's like a daughter to me.
And it's just really touching to hear her sing the way she sings.
**
Losing my mom was extremely hard.
**
[ Sniffles ] I miss her every day.
Everything that she told me until she passed away
has always stuck with me.
And she gave me the willpower
to want to accomplish so many big things.
[ Voice breaking ] She would be so proud of me.
And I'm happy that I'm doing this.
And I know that she can hear me and see me as I do this.
**
* Ohh, crazy *
* I'm crazy for feeling so lonely *
* I'm crazy *
* Crazy for feeling so blue *
It's pretty. Very pretty.
* Worry *
* Why do I let myself worry? *
What genre of music is this?
Justin Bieber.
[ Laughs ]
* Wondering *
* What in the world *
Hit your button. Go, let's go, John.
Hit your button. Come on, come on, come on.
* Did I do? *
* Oh, crazy *
* For thinking that my love *
* Could hold you *
Come on. It can happen late.
* I'm crazy for trying *
So pretty.
* And I'm crazy for crying *
* And I'm crazy for *
There it is! Wow! I knew it! [ Screaming ]
* Loving *
* You *
Oh, you chicken! Chicken!
Chicken.
Yes!
**
[ Crying ] Oh, my God! You got to always believe.
You got to always believe.
Whoa. Wow.
What's your name, and where are you from?
My name is Daysia, I'm 17,
and I'm from Leavenworth, Kansas. What?! 17!
That's crazy. You sound like a grown-ass woman.
[ Laughter ] Thank y'all. Thank you.
I'm excited because you have two great choices here.
Mom and Dad. Blake: I'm a little bit nervous right now,
because I-I don't think my wife
is gonna roll over on this one.
But I'm gonna fight. Let's see what fighting
looks like in our marriage.
Alright, now.
I just thought you had an incredible voice.
Thank you so much. And you look like a star
standing there. You do. Thank you!
I appreciate it! You just have a cool, cool thing
about you, and that's half of it, it really is.
I'm a little bit sad knowing that when Gwen turned around,
you were like, "Oh, my God! It's Gwen!"
I mean, she's gorgeous, and, like, you're amazing. I know.
I agree. I agree. Totally. Gwen: Aww. You're gorgeous. Thank you.
He likes her, too. It's awkward for me
to fight with her in these situations.
I just want to tell you that I'm a fan...
Thank you. ...and -- and I'm -- I'm so glad that you're on the show,
no matter what happens. Thank you so much.
And, yeah, yeah.
Hi, Daysia. Hi!
See? You see?
I didn't get that kind of a "hi".
That was a remarkable escalation in "hi."
Yeah. Well, I'm gonna fight.
I really do love you. There is nobody on my team like you.
I love the quality of your voice.
You can do all the runs, but you also want to just tell a story,
and you just want to speak from your heart.
That's the kind of person I want to be around and I want to work with.
I'm not -- I'm not gonna help my husband.
But I-I will say he has been here a long time.
He has a lot of experience,
but I have a lot of experience outside of the show.
And I would love to work with you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
After 22 seasons,
I don't have any experience outside of this show.
That's literally been my entire life.
I wake up here, and I go to sleep here.
Listen, we don't see anybody as unique as you are that often.
I'm a little bit intimidated by you right now.
I'm just gonna tell ya. Oh, my gosh. Don't say that.
Yeah, you don't want a coach that's intimidated.
I love how much fun you're having onstage right now.
My cheeks hurt. I know.
I know! And you're having fun! So do mine! Mine are hurting, too.
I like that about your personality. Thank you.
So who do you pick as your coach?
Daysia: I know! I'm so excited.
Aah!
Blake? We discussed Blake, but...
Okay. ...it may be different.
[ Audience shouting ]
Okay.
**
For my coach...
I'm picking Miss Gwen.
Oh, my God! Oh, my God. * If I could escape *
* And re-create a place as my own world *
[ Laughs ]
I beat Blake Shelton again. Yay for me.
There she is -- Team Gwen!
Come give Blake a hug. Poor Blake.
I love Daysia's jazzy tone
and the way that she doesn't really fit into a category.
I'm so excited to have her on my team.
Mom and Dad battled, and Mommy won.
Ah. This is my dream season.
She's -- She's my favorite on your team.
Not only her voice, but her personality.
Oh, my gosh. She's a star. Yeah, that's what I mean. Yeah.
Yeah, I just got the winner of "The Voice."
[ Laughs ] [ Cheers and applause ]
Blake: Gwen's the one to beat this year in the blind auditions.
There's no way around it.
Which is very frustrating for me.
[ Laughs ] My wife beat me again.
Sucks on the show, but it's okay for home.
You guys, say a prayer for Blake Shelton.
I'm not king of "The Voice" anymore.
I'm the doormat of "The Voice."
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Alright, so, I have learned a few things
from you guys, especially you. Oh, yeah?
Blake? The talking-last thing was a real game changer for me.
You hear this? Yeah. I think he has some kind of weird strategy...
Yeah. ...that if he just waits, that he's gonna win.
He waits to go last when he blocks you, too,
and then he'll deny that he blocked you. What?
Are you still accusing me of blocking you in seasons past? Yeah. Yes.
So those are the lies. Those are the lies. I don't think that was me.
Yes, he'll say this every time. "I don't think that was me."
Hey, I have a question. Yeah?
Does that squirt water? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Maybe I can work on that. Anytime you talk, I'll be like...
You will get squirted.
[ Laughter ]
I'm 6'3", and, um, let's see.
Uh...
Good bit of dodging things,
and getting comfortable sometimes can be a little bit --
a little bit difficult, trying to --
there we go. Right back at it.
**
My name is Conner Sweeny. I am 23 years old.
I'm originally from South Carolina,
but I now live in Tennessee.
I grew up in a very tight-knit family.
Spent a lot of time together.
Family meals were always a really big deal.
Going on trips together --
we would go fishing all the time.
I was really close with my parents and my siblings.
I got into music as early as I can remember.
When I started high school, I met two of my best friends,
and we decided that we were gonna start a band.
We called ourselves The Barefoot Boys
because we did all of our videos on YouTube and stuff barefoot.
That was the beginning of the band that I currently play with.
We play gigs all over the southeast,
and there's nothing we would rather be doing.
I am absolutely a fan of Blake Shelton.
When I was in high school, his "If I'm Honest" album came out,
and I know every word to every song front and back.
**
Hopefully, this season, I can be a contestant that could actually
look Blake straight in the eyes when I'm shaking hands with him
after he turns that chair around for me.
**
* I don't care that you done me wrong *
* 'Cause I've already moved on *
* I don't care what his name is *
* Girl, it is what it is *
* I won't waste a dime *
* Or the bartender's time *
* Trying to catch a buzz *
* Over the thought of us *
* But I'll drink to a country song *
* To another long work week gone *
* But don't think for a second *
* I'm out to drown your memory * Come on, buddy. Hit the button.
* Baby, you ain't worth the whiskey *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Aww. Hey.
Hello. What's your name?
My name is Conner Sweeny, I'm 23 years old,
and I'm from Nashville, Tennessee.
Your verses were really good and -- So good.
Yeah, that's what I thought. Yeah.
But then when you got to the choruses,
there was a few voice cracks and some things that were flat,
and it just sounded like nerves to me.
And you almost have to do some soul searching
to figure out what it is
that you can help get over that hump, and --
Or take a shot. And I still haven't done it.
That's why I drink so much. Exactly. Totally.
They wouldn't let us. Yeah.
I would say just continue to become more and more comfortable
doing this in -- in tough rooms like this,
and you'll be ready for this thing, man.
Absolutely.
Camila: When you started singing the verse,
I actually looked over, and I was like,
"I think I'm gonna hit my button"... Yeah.
...because your tone, I felt like I was, like,
listening to a song on the radio,
and that's actually been my intention today
is find people with really, really special tone
because I think tone is just something
that is a gift, you know?
And I think that you have that, so congratulations.
Thank you.
Gwen: I actually thought
that the verses were excellent and beautiful,
and your voice is gorgeous and you're so tall and cute.
Hey, easy now. Easy. [ Laughter ]
Just her type.
[ Laughter ]
I was really impressed with your verses.
I was actually thinking of turning in those moments,
but I was like, "I know this song's
gonna get bigger at some point.
I'm gonna just make sure he can hit these big notes,"
and that's where you started to falter a little bit,
and it probably was nerves.
And so I think, with more experience,
you'll just develop those strategies
to help you overcome them.
Absolutely. Thank y'all so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Blake: I do think Conner has what it takes
and could be a star in country music.
The hardest thing for me to coach is people
that can't get over their nerves, though.
We're getting to the point where we're all getting extra picky,
and we're gonna find more reasons
to nothit our button than we are to hit it.
Right now, I'm just looking for an artist
that's different than anybody else I have.
I like that melody in that song.
* Dun-dun-dun-duh-duh *
Crazy, right? I like the interval of it.
That melody and that verse was really -- Yeah, it's cool.
I was like, "What song is that? That's cool."
Wow. Daly: Coming up...
Four chairs! Blake: You have what it takes
to make it to the finale of "The Voice."
...more incredible performances.
* You found me *
Don't. No!
Daly: ...and Blake has had enough.
What's the matter with you?!
* You found me *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
**
[ Horn honks ]
Just being in Los Angeles and seeing the drivers,
I could never drive here.
Like [chuckles] never.
I'm Ansley Burns, I'm 15,
and I'm from Easley, South Carolina.
[ Chuckles ]
Ansley's taken her driver's test five times.
Not that good. [ Laughter ]
He actually took the practice test and passed it.
He did. He did. He's 11.
I -- No comment.
[ Laughter ]
I started singing when I was about 2 or 3.
When I was 11 years old, we were going to a football game,
and Carrie Underwood's song "Cry Pretty" came on the radio.
And I didn't know this, by the way.
My mom, she took a video of me singing the song
and posted it on Facebook.
And then somehow Carrie Underwood saw it
and tweeted, "Watch out for this girl."
I was, like, freaking out.
Like, I was running around my house like, "Oh, my God.
Carrie Underwood just saw my video.
Oh, my gosh." [ Chuckles ]
But, yeah, it was pretty crazy at first.
[ Cow moos ]
My family has deep country roots.
My great-grandpa was able to record with Hank Williams Sr.,
so to hear that he got to work with this amazing person,
it really influenced me that maybe I can do the same thing,
and that's kind of why I wanted to go on "The Voice"
is to work with the amazing coaches like Blake.
I mean, he's a country legend. He's, like, my idol.
It's so cool.
Oh, my goodness.
If Blake were to turn around, I would lose it
because I've looked up to him for a really long time.
But I look up to all of them, and if they were to turn around,
I would probably start, like, freaking out.
[ Chuckles ]
**
* Oh *
* My love *
* My darling *
* I've hungered for *
* Your touch *
* A long *
* Lonely time *
I like her vibrato.
I'm not pushing my button anymore today.
* Lonely rivers flow *
* To the sea *
* I'll be coming home *
* Wait for me *
* Yeah *
* Oh *
* My love *
* My darling * John: Let's go!
* I've hungered *
* Hungered for your touch *
* Are you *
* Still miiiiiiine *
* I need *
* Your love *
Ah! [ Laughs ]
* I need your love *
* God speed *
* Your love *
* To *
* Me *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow.
Oh, my God!
Oh, my goodness! I got her!
Yes! Yes!
Oh, my God! You are so cute! Yes!
Oh, my gosh. Thank you so much.
Look how big your coach is. Blake: Wait a minute.
I just want to -- I just want to --
I just want to stand next to you
and see what this is gonna be like.
Oh, I know. I'm so short.
Oh, my God. You look like Bigfoot.
How's that for a pair right there?
Get our picture. She's a baby.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, my goodness. Oh, my gosh.
[ Laughter ]
Ha! [ Laughs ]
This is crazy. What's your name?
I'm Ansley Burns.
I'm 15 years old from Easley, South Carolina.
Alright. South Cackalack.
Well, did you hear that song from LeAnn Rimes?
Yes, and I love her. I've looked up to her for years.
Do you yodel also like she does?
Yeah, a little bit.
'Cause that was a very interesting choice
of -- of a note to sing there at the end.
It was like, "Just in case you were all wondering,
let me just hit you with one more punch to the face
of my vocal abilities." Well, I got to tell you,
I literally used my block on my wife.
[ Laughter ]
Oh, my gosh, you were blocked. I didn't even notice.
You don't have a choice. Yeah, I'm blocked.
Oh, my gosh.
Ansley, you're stuck with me. I'm sorry.
Yeah, I kn-- I know. I'm your coach,
and there's nothing you can do about it. Yeah!
[ Laughter ] Whoo!
I'm so honored. Thank you so much.
Blake, I'm so happy for you.
I slayed you guys on that one.
You killed it. Yes, yes.
Ansley, I'm so proud of you and so happy for you.
Oh, my God. You're 15? Yes, I'm 15.
Well, I am so looking forward to your journey.
You have a beautiful tone of voice.
What kind of music do you want to make? Country.
Country? That's awesome. Yeah, country.
That's awesome. And I'm so proud of you.
I hope that you enjoy this moment so much.
Aww, thank you so much.
Hi, Ansley. Hi.
My husband blocked me, so I can't be your coach,
but I'm super happy for you because Blake is
one of the greatest guys in the whole world... Blake: Alright.
...and your tone, it was just so pretty. Like, angelic.
And I think that because you're so, so young,
you have so much growth to do,
Blake's gonna really help you with that,
so I'm excited to see how you grow right before our eyes.
Congratulations. Aww, thank you so much.
I'm so excited for you. Aww.
You really sound wonderful.
And when someone has the kind of range that you have,
America just falls in love,
and I think you're gonna do so well on this show.
So congratulations, and good luck to you.
Aww, thank you so much.
Hey, wait. [ Chuckling ] Oh, God.
John: And if you need to go grocery shopping...
Camila: Apple juice. Apple juice.
Yes. Capri Sun cooler.
Yes. Yeah.
Oh, my goodness.
Welcome to the team, little buddy.
Aww, thank you so much. Thank you.
Blake: I'm so excited that I was able
to get Ansley on my team. I'll see you soon.
The thing that I love about Ansley's voice is,
I mean, she sounds youthful, which, obviously, she is.
The fact that she's covering such a classic song
tells me a lot about where she wants to go.
I had to use my Block button against my wife.
Look at how cute she is.
But that's how badly I wanted Ansley on my team.
I blocked my own wife.
You did it. [ Chuckles ] Good job, girl. You go, girl.
So, is that the end of the blocks?
Yeah. Thank God.
Blocking someone is so satisfying, though.
It's fun. It's fun.
Was it fun to block me, Blake?
Gwen: It took using Blake's block to take me down,
so, obviously, I'm a threat.
I got blocked twice.
Dance on the block. [ Chuckles ]
I was actually feeling sorry for you, Blake,
so that's a low blow.
So, it's still gonna be Gwen Shelton
even though I used my block on you?
See? She didn't answer. [ Laughter ]
Breaking up families left and right.
This is "The Voice."
We bring them together, then we tear them apart.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
John: No more blocks.
What are you gonna do, Blake?
I feel like he's got to step it up.
I'm gonna wait till the end and get a bunch of one-chairs.
[ Laughter ] That's a terrible strategy.
**
My name is Manasseh Samone.
I am 22 years old, and I am from Dallas, Texas.
I've been working as a preschool teacher for about a year.
The kids know me as Miss Manasseh.
They ask me to sing for them all the time.
One thing that is important to me is to instill self-worth,
because that is something that I struggled with growing up.
As a child, I was insecure.
I did not have my father in my life,
so it was very hard trying to find my worth.
I remember that it was times where I would literally, like,
envision myself being someone else
that could appear more, um, accepted.
That would always cause her to have a, like, shutdown.
She had a rough time.
When I started singing, I found my identity in it.
Singing has always been our getaway, you know? Mm-hmm.
Absolutely. And it is just -- I'm just so proud of her
'cause she's overcome so many obstacles.
Man: Manasseh Samone, make your way to the blind-audition stage.
Manasseh: It's unbelievable because
growing up watching this show and seeing so many lives change
and then now here I am in that same exact position.
This is the biggest opportunity of my life.
[ Chuckles ]
**
* There is no distance *
* That cannot be covered *
* Over and over *
* You're not defenseless *
* Oh, I'll be your shelter *
* I'll be your armor *
* I hear you whisper underneath your breath *
* I hear your SOS *
* Your SOS *
Whoo! Yeah!
* I will send out an army *
* To find you *
* In the middle of the darkest night *
* It's true *
* I will rescue you *
* I will never stop marching *
* To reach you *
* In the middle of the hardest fight *
* It's true *
* I will rescue you *
* Oh, I will rescue you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Gwen: Wow.
Hello. What's your name?
My name is Manasseh Samone.
I'm sorry you didn't get a turn.
Some of the stuff that you were doing with your voice,
I looked at Camila, and I was like, "How --"
like, "How does she do that?"
Like, that's -- it's vocal acrobatics.
I mean, it is really beautiful,
beautiful, beautiful. Thank you.
You know, Manasseh, I think your vibrato is so interesting
because it's so wavy and it's kind of --
it, like, undulates, and sometimes
when your vibrato's so big and spacious,
it sometimes -- it kind of pulls you off
the note that you're singing. Mm-hmm.
And so I think just polishing that just a little bit,
I think is all that was missing. Thank you.
Camila: It would be so interesting for you to, you know,
learn how to play with the dynamics,
learning how to give different textures,
and also sinking into the emotion of the song
a little bit more, like, kind of acting out the words more.
But you're a really, really gifted singer.
We do hope you come back to see us. Camila: Yeah.
Yes. Thank you, Manasseh.
Thanks, Manasseh. Thank you, Manasseh.
Gwen: I didn't turn for Manasseh.
She's super gifted, super talented,
but wasn't just hitting me where I needed to hit my button.
John: It sounded, like, kind of, like,
might have been a praise-and-worship song.
Yeah, I didn't recognize that song.
One of those kind of more modern,
contemporary Christian songs.
**
Bodie: The stigma behind neck tattoos
is usually we're mean, we're rough.
I just think that's so funny 'cause I'm a dad of three.
[ Children shouting ]
I'm Bodie, I'm 29 years old,
and I'm from Ladera Ranch, California.
My dad was a touring bass player in a rock band.
He played guitar. He sang. My mom sang.
Straight out of the womb, I was --
I was singing, it seemed like.
But it wasn't really until my mom was a children's pastor
that I started to lead worship.
And, really, ever since then, I haven't stopped.
Multiple times a week -- churches, venues, bars,
you name it, I've been singing and performing.
When I was 15, I was diagnosed with alopecia.
Then my life changed.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease where your immune system
actually attacks your hair follicles.
My hair began to fall out, then my eyebrows, my eyelashes
to the point where I had literally no hair at all.
That was really when I first experienced
fairly severe anxiety and depression,
seeing my hair clog up my drain in my shower every morning,
it was really scary.
Being able to look to music
and use that as kind of a therapeutic place for me
was really crucial for that time of my life.
Towards the end of my high-school career,
my hair started growing back.
But then recently, it started growing in white.
But I like the way it looks. It's still really thin on top.
I can't really rock the no-beanie yet,
but hopefully maybe my hair will come back in its fullness
but stay white 'cause I really dig it.
I met my wife freshman year of college.
Started dating and got married four years later.
Now we have three kids.
The more kids we have, it's hard for me to justify
making time to pursue this dream
that once seemed to be the number-one priority,
and now it's kind of become on the back burner.
I'm so thankful that my wife's been
just so excited for me and such a supporter of it
through this process.
I am so proud and so excited that he's here.
It's just an awesome opportunity for people to be able
to see how talented he is.
I love my dad's voice, and I love when he sings to me.
[ Chuckles ]
Bodie: These coaches are superstars.
It's crazy that I'm about to sing in front of them.
Blake, I'm starting to, like, feel really bad for you.
I'm embarrassed.
Now I want you to get somebody good.
I grew up on Gwen, and we both lived in Orange County.
We both got really unique style.
I would love to work with her.
[ Gasps ] I see Daddy on the stage.
If I could turn just one chair,
it would mean the world to me and my family.
He's gonna crush it. I love him.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
* Where were you *
* When everything was fallin' apart? *
* All my days *
* Were spent by the telephone *
* That never rang * Wow.
* All I needed was a call *
* That never came * No!
What's the matter with you?!
* To the corner of First and Amistad *
Stop pushing your button when I push my button!
* Lost and insecure *
Whoo!
* You found me *
* Lyin' on the floor *
* Surrounded *
* Why'd you have to wait? *
* You found me *
* And you never left me no messages *
* You never send me no letters *
* You got some kinda nerve *
* Taking all I want *
* Lost and insecure *
* You found me * Just do it. Just do it.
* You found me *
* Lyin' on the floor *
* Surrounded *
* You found me *
Whoo!
* You found me *
Gwen: Yes!
Fantastic.
He got all four. He got all four.
**
Four chairs!
He was really good. That's a really good voice.
What is your name?
My name's Bodie. I'm 29 years old.
I'm from Ladera Ranch, California. Gwen: Oh.
You're so cool. Thank you.
You look like a Californian. Thank you.
Just got that vibe about you.
I'm feeling it. I'm feeling it.
I loved how you sounded. Thank you.
I was so happy to turn around and see you play.
Like, what kind of music do you want to sing?
I love it all. You love it all.
Pop, soul, R&B. That's fire.
You know, Blake is having,
like, a really, really bad run this season.
She's right, yeah. He's got the runs this season.
[ Laughter ] Yeah.
I actually heard about that backstage.
That's spreading around. Yeah.
Ooh, you're funny, too.
So I'm, like, really curious to hear
the thirst and desperation emanating from him.
Oh, from me? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, my God. How -- How easy will that be?
It's genuine. I mean, it's nothing new. I'm desperate.
Listen, man, first of all,
I hit my -- I think I hit my button first.
I never play that card, but John says it all the time,
and he gets everybody on his team, so...
I hit my button first, okay? I hit it first. He did hit it first. He hit it first. He did.
Man, listen, your voice is incredible,
and I-I don't know why, but I'm happy about it.
We seem to have more rock-sounding artists
auditioning this year, you know?
We always have a lot of R&B and -- You sound sad about it.
You sound like you want more country.
No, I love rock. I love rock.
I just can hardly ever get anybody to be on my team.
Is it 'cause you're, like, a bad coach?
It's partly because you won't stop talking and let me talk.
[ Laughter ] Thank you!
Thank you. Thank you, guys.
Okay. Thank y'all.
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Sorry about that. Sorry. I just --
I'm sorry. You know what happens here?
By the way, hi to your family. Tell him to pick me.
[ Laughter ]
Alright, Bodie, I love your voice.
Everybody's gonna remember you,
the way you look, the way you sound.
You already are -- are a funny guy.
I mean, you have what it takes
to make it to the finale of "The Voice."
You just got to pick the right coach
that can get you there, dude.
I've been doing this a long time, man. Thank you.
Grandpa Blake. I'd be -- I would be honored to be Grandpa Blake.
Abuelo Blake. Yeah.
I would be honored to be Abuelo...Blake.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Come on, let's win this thing.
Bodie, I loved it. I loved the performance.
Honestly, you have such an incredible tone,
and it's just rare, so that means you're rare.
And I can hear you doing so many songs
where it's like they have these soaring melodies.
But I feel like the alternative side of you
could be a really cool place to go, as well.
That's where my background is, obviously.
I have been around for a long time.
I've toured the world, and I've won "The Voice" already
with Carter Rubin, and I would just love to be your coach.
This is my time in my life to give back
to somebody like you that has a dream.
So I'm ready to do it.
Thank you. Hey.
Bodie, your vocal presence was just so, like, robust
and you put a certain amount of soul on it
that was so cool and such a different take,
and it shows that you're a really interesting artist
because you're taking this song in a different genre
and giving it your own personal stamp.
I thought that was super cool.
You really do stand out,
and you could do something really special.
So congratulations, and -- and welcome. Thank you. Thank you.
I'm gonna say it one more time.
I want you on my team.
Let's win this show together, Bodie.
Come on! Please!
Bodie, who do you pick as your coach?
Come on, Bodie!
Bodie!
Oh, I'm so stressed for him.
Bodie!
[ Audience shouting ]
I'm gonna go with Abuelo Blake.
Yes! Yes!
Bodie is the light at the end of the tunnel for me.
Everybody wanted Bodie, and I got him.
Who's back there? Who's that? My son right there.
Bodie may have very well saved my Season 22 blind auditions.
Congratulations.
I can't wait to see what you do. I'm such a big fan.
I mean, I even beat Gwen without using any tricks.
I mean, what else can you ask for?
Here you go. Let's go meet some people.
* Oh, I can't believe it *
Look at that guy! Okay?! Okay?!
Abuelo! Royale: Hi, Blake.
What's your name? Royale.
Royale, good to meet you. Nice to meet you.
My sister's name's Endy. Yeah. What?
Hey, you got a singer on your team.
Not just a singer. I got the man.
This is gonna be a blast, dude.
Bodie: Thank you, Blake. Alright, welcome.
Good to meet you. Royale: Nice meeting you, Blake.
Daly: Congratulations. Go celebrate.
I kind of feel like Blake could win this season.
I don't know why. Really? I don't.
You don't? No.
[ Laughs ] I feel like you're too cocky about it.
You truly don't have a feel for this show.
I can tell you that.
[ Laughter ]
This is my show.
**