Re: [BigBrother_Survivor] The Voice Season 16 Recap – Battles Part 1 – Live Blog and Videos

 

There were at least a few Battles where I thought they picked the wrong one! But this happens every year.
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The Voice Season 16 Recap – Battles
Part 1 – Live Blog and Videos 03/25/2019 by Dana Meyers

The
Voice season 16 Battle Rounds begin tonight. The
coaches will prepare their teams to do battle with the help
of celebrity advisors. Adam
Levine will work with pop hit maker Charlie
Puth, iconic country duo Brooks
and Dunn will join forces with Blake
Shelton, Kelly
Clarkson has invited tour mate Kelsea
Ballerini to help out, and R&B producer/artist
Khalid
will lend a hand to new kid on the block, John
Legend. Carson
Daly serves as host.

Team
mates are paired up to perform duets. Afterward, the
singers' respective coaches choose a winner who will move
on to the next round. The loser is eliminated UNLESS they
are stolen by a fellow coach. Each coach gets 2
steals.I'm
not a big of fan of battles, as they can sometimes be unfair
pairings but there are STEALS and it's always
entertaining.  Who's ready?Adam
has brought in Charlie Puth as his battle advisor.
 Chart-topping Kelsea Ballerini is advising Team Kelly.
 John recruited Grammy nominee Khalib to advise his
team.  And for Team Blake, he enlisted 18 time CMA
award winners Brooks & Dunn. Blake says the battle
rounds are the most important because you start to see who
is ready for the show..  Get Ready America!  The
Battles start now!First
up Team John.  John is happy to have Khalid, because
he's already Grammy nominated at 21 and he thinks he can
offer the artists good advise.  Khalid likes that he
can advise to up and coming advisors.Up
first two four chair turns

Matthew
Johnson Jacksonville, FL vs. Shawn Sounds, Houston, TX
"Never Too Much"Shawn
says that Matthew is ready and so is he.  Flashbacks to
both their auditions.  Shawn is a teacher by day
and singer by night.  Matthew is known as Mr.
Personality and grew up in church.  Matthew says this
will be tough.  John tells them it was his painful for
him to put them against each other but he could hear them
both singing this song.  Khalid says Shawn is a monster
and Matthew's voice is warm with a riveting tone.
 During rehearsals, John tells them not to chop the
verses so much.  Matthew says he's singing this song
for his girlfriend.  John tells Shawn not to squeeze
too many riffs and runs in, and be more selective.
 John says they will be one of the best performances of
the night.  They take the stage.  (PS I don't
like this dress Kelly is wearing…)Who
will win this Team Legend battle?They
are color coordinated with Matthew wearing a purplish jacket
and Shawn the same color hat.  Matthew starts off solo
and then Shawn comes in.  They both sound so good,
Shawn's voice is deeper and richer but Matthew's is so
pure and smooth.  They are working the stage, not just
standing in place.  Matthew is twirling as they sing.
 Some big notes from Matthew and a subdued ending from
them both.  All four judges are standing.  They
were good.  Adam says they are both incredible singers,
it was like a tennis match.  He loved the energy,
can't pick a winner.  Blake said it's impossible to
say anything.  Matthew's dancing is second to none.
 Kelly tells them they are both phenomenal.
 Matthew is a light to watch, and Shawn's runs are
crazy, cool.  John tells them he loved the energy and
love of music that they have.  They are both fantastic
singers.  I think it was close but Shawn should win.
 John says The
winner of this battle is…..  Shawn Sounds!

 John felt like Shawn was a little bit
ahead.  As Matthew starts to think John, Adam hits the
steal button, and then Kelly presses her button too.
 We
have a steal!  Adam says he likes to lead by
example.  Kelly says she likes drama.  Adam tells
him he was the shining light on that stage.  Kelly
tells him he's outstanding.  Matthew
Johnson is now Team Kelly!  Kelly says she has
to steal him because he's so soulful and she couldn't
take her eyes off of him.

We're
backThe
other coaches are giving John a hard time for pitting two
four chair turns together.

Next
up Team Kelly.Kelly's
advisor is Kelsea Ballerini, she's on tour with Kelly
right now.  Last season she was the coach on The
Comeback Stage.The
Bundy's Nashville TN & Chicago, IL vs Mikaela Astel,
Queens, NY  "Songbird" by Fleetwood
MacThe
Bundy's are a sibling trio who toured with LeeAnn Rimes
and one of them moved to Chicago when she got married.
 Kelly picked this song because she felt they could
have written and recorded the song.  Flashbacks of
their auditions.  Mikaela is the youngest artist at
fourteen years old.  Kelly says The Bundy's have a
Fleetwood Mac vibe and Mikaela is really cool.  Kelly
tells Mikaela to have zero hesitancy and Kelsea says make it
emotional.  Mikaela says her Grandma passed away while
ago, and that is her connection to the song.  Kelly's
crying now.   Kelsea said The Bundy's really embraced
Mikaela and took her under their wing.  The Bundy's
says Mikaela is amazing, and they have a lot of work to do.
 During stage rehearsals Kelly said this is a big deal
because there's never been four people on the stage.
 The Bundy's said they aren't ready to go home but
they love Mikaela so much.  (Gee wonder who is winning
this?)  Kelly says it will come down to whoever rises
to the top.Let
the Battle Begin…Me
thinks this will be hard for the trio.  Mikaela starts
off standing at mic wearing pretty lace dress, sounds very
pure and angelic.  Ryan Bundy is playing the guitar and
he has a solo to start off the trio.  Great
harmonizing.  This is a little boring but you can
really hear Mikaela's voice, and The Bundy's
harmonizing.  Mikaela hits some high notes but sounds
nervous.  I don't think The Bundy's did enough to
win this.  Should go to Mikaela.  Let's see what
the judges think.  John tells them they were great.
 Mikaela had some nerves, The Bundy's had gorgeous
harmonies.  John would give it to The Bundy's.
 Adam says Mikaela is so great, so young, and The
Bundy's had a graceful performance.  Blake says
Mikaela was probably better in rehearsals.  He tells
her this is what she's meant to do.  Kelly says
Mikaela is the youngest on her team, with a big piercing
voice.  The Bundy's had beautiful harmonies.
 The
winner of this  Battle is….. The Bundy's!
 Wow!  I'm a little surprised.  I thought
the youngest artist would win.  Mikaela says thank you
and when she got up there she got nervous.  Kelly told
her she she's so special.  Kelly said The Bundy's
were just more ready to move on.  Mikaela
Astel is eliminated.  

Preview
of Bebe Rexha and the Come Back Stage…Now
it's on to Team Blake where is Blake is catching up with
legendary duo Brooks & Dunn.  Blake says when he
was in High School he wanted to be them.  Brooks &
Dunn say the voice is special because they bring in
different components.

Gyth Rigdon, Singer, LA vs. Rod
Stokes, Moss Point, MS  "Drunk Me" by Mitchell
TenpennyThey
both freak out when see the Brooks & Dunn fans.
 Rod is a simple country boy who works construction and
has never been drunk.  He's never sung outside the
church.  Flashback to their auditions.  Gyth is
also from a small town raised by a single Dad.   Blake
gave them the song because it's a current hit, and country
music fans will be able to hear what they are capable of.
 Gyth says Rod is phenomenal and he's intimidated.
 Brooks & Dunn says they both have power and
don't need to drive them so hard all the time.
 Brooks and Dunn say they perform different based on
where they are used to performing.  Blake says Gyth
loves being on stage and it shows, and Rod has a huge, raspy
voice.  It's going to be a hard decision.Who
will win this Team Blake battle?Gyth
starts off, he's wearing a black leather jacket.  Rod
has a much more powerful voice.  You can tell Gyth is
more comfortable on the stage, Rod's voice is more
distinct.  They are both doing good.  Rod puts
some runs in, maybe too many for my taste.  Gyth has a
desperation to his voice that I like.  Hmmm close
battle.  Not sure who Blake picks but if I had to guess
I would say Rod.  Kelly tells Rod he has an old school
country rasp, and he slayed that stage.  Kelly says
Gyth is comfortable on the stage.  Rod is more her
vibe.  John says they were both excellent.  Rod
has an interesting tone, Gyth has the runs.  (LOL) and
had a good stage presence.  John says he would pick
Gyth because he has more flexibility.  Adam tells them
they were even, but Rod has more potential.  Blake says
it's sucks it's an impossible decision.  They both
gave it 150%, they are not similar vocalists but it worked.
 The winner of this Battle is…. Gyth Rigdon!
 Wow, I'm on a roll of picking wrong night.
 Blake said Gyth really stepped up to the challenge of
taking on a bigger singer.  As Rod starts to thank
Blake, WE
HAVE A STEAL!  Adam uses his steal on his Rod.
 He says he's a fan of Rod, and he wants him on his
team.  Rod
Stokes is now Team Adam!  Adam says he has
power and good control.  (Fodder for Team
Adam).

Let's
see how Adam prepares his team with advisor Charlie Puth.
 Everyone knows who Charlie is and what he does.
 He and Adam hang out a lot.  Charlie tells the
story of how he and Adam became friends.

Domenic Hayes, Tampa, FL vs.
Trey Rose, Hugo, OK "Need a Dollar" by
Aloe Blacc
Domenic
just graduated High School, got a hamstring injury so he
couldn't continue in sports.  Watching their blind
auditions clips reminds us that Adam used a block on
Domenic.  Trey juggles life as a Father and as a
musician.  Adam picked the song because it's kind of
bluesy.  Charlie says Trey isn't about vocal Olympics
but really makes it alone.  Adams says they need to do
something musically to separate their voices, suggests
starting acoustic.  Charlie and Adam rearrange the song
for them.  Charlie says he likes Domenic's raspy
voice.  Adam tells him not to overplay his best
quality.  Charlie says it will come down to whoever
makes the biggest splash.  Cut to stage rehearsals they
are both so excited.The
Battle Starts Now…Domenic
is wearing a velvet beret and Trey is wearing a leather
jacket.  They are working the stage pretty well.
 They both sing really good and have different styles.
 Domenic may be pushing a little too hard at first, and
Trey is a little quiet..  Trey hits some great falsetto
notes and Domenic has a raspy voice that is so distinct.
 Trey really gets into it and starts to get into it
towards the end.  Blake says it was an even battle.
 I agree I think it was even…  Blake said Trey
has cool falsetto and Domenic plays with the pocket.
 Blake says he enjoyed Domenic's performance more.
 Kelly also says it was even.  Trey has range, and
Kelly would pick him.  John says he wanted Domenic on
his team, and he has a different voice.  Trey has a
dynamic range.  Adam tells them they both did
everything they adjusted about, Trey had so much energy and
Domenic held back.  He's proud of both of them.
 I am not picking this time because I've been wrong
all night.  The
winner of this battle is Domenic!  Adam says
Domenic is a star.  Trey tells Adam thanks for him
giving a shot. Trey
Rose is eliminated.  
John
hasn't used his steal yet.  Kelly tells him she has
some for him later.

Team
Legend is up again!Savannah
Brister, Memphis TN  vs Maelyn Jarmon NY "When We
Were Young" by AdeleMaelyn
is deaf in one ear, she got ear infections around 2 and lost
her hearing.  She can tell the note based on vibration.
 Flashback of their blind auditions.  This
Maelyn's chance to catapult into doing music for a living.
 Savannah never imagined she would be doing The Voice
her senior year.  John gave them this song because
it's powerful and emotional.  Khalid says
Savannah's voice is enticing and Maelyn hits you with her
voice.  John tells Maelyn to make it less
conversational.  Maelyn has been touring since 13,
she's always been career driven, she needs to strip all
that away and connect.  Khalid says this is chilling
and makes you want to cry.  Maelyn is older and more
polished but Savannah has a young, raw sound.  At the
rehearsal, you can tell they love singing
together.Battle is
up after the break!From
rehearsals this sounds good so I'm ready!  Savannah
is wearing a pretty gold jacket and a black hat.
 Maelyn looks pretty in all black.  They both sing
so good, and start off strong.  Dang, Maelyn's voice
gives me the chills.  Savannah has a more powerful
voice, but Maelyn's is more emotional.  Best battle
of the night so far.  Really, really good.  Very,
quiet tender ending.  I give that one to Maelyn, all
four coaches on their feet.  Deservedly so..  Adam
said they shared the song with each other, they were both
good on a monster song.  He would go with Maelyn.
 Blake said Maelyn reached the bar again, and then
Savannah was incredible.  Kelly can tell Maelyn is a
trained singer, but there is something that is so raw about
Savannah.  She gives it to Savannah.  John loves
the love they have for each other, they weren't trying to
out sing each other, subtle and warm.  John says the
decision comes down to who he thinks will do better in the
competition.  The
winner of this battle is Maelyn!  I think that
was the right choice.   Maelyn slayed that performance.
  He picked her because she's accomplished and she
will deliver.  Savannah says she enjoyed every second
and thanked John.  Savannah
Brister is eliminated.

Surprise!
 Savannah is the first eliminated artist to be selected
for the Come Back Stage.  Bebe says her voice is
beautiful, and she's talented.  Tune in on the voice
app and YouTube to see who Savannah battles.  Savannah
Brister is the ComeBack artist!

Let's
check in with Kelly and Kelsea for the final pairing of the
night.Beth
Griffin-Manley,   Detroit, MI vs.  Jej Vinson
 "Jealous" by LabrinthJae
was 15 when he moved from the Phillipines to the US.
 Flashbacks to their auditions.  Beth has Motown
in her blood, her Dad was Johnny Griffith a Motown Brothers.
 Kelly picked the song because they are both
storytellers who want to pour everything out.  Kelsea
says Jej can do runs likes she has never heard.  Beth
has energy and you could tell she felt the song.  Kelly
tells him to cut out some runs, so they have an impact.
 Beth needs to add ache.  Beth connects to the
song because she's felt loss and heartbreak.  Kelly
tells them to be stage five singers.  She says she's
stupid for pairing them.Let
the Battle Begin…Jej
starts with a soft, tender solo.  Beth is also subdued
in her opening solo.  Jej has his signature runs, and
Beth has so emotions in this.  This is giving me India
Carney and her battle partner vibes (sorry I forgot his
name)..  Very understated, yet aching performance.
 Jejs' falsetto is insane.  Nicely done.
 Pretty even battle, but I give the edge to Jej.
 Adam says damn at the end.  All four coaches on
their feet.  John says they both sounded great, he
wanted them both on his team.  Adam tells them the
unison was amazing,  there were times that Jej upstaged
her, so he would go with Jej.  Blake says it's a hard
call.  Kelly tells them she's so excited because they
did exactly what she asked.  The unison and harmony
were note for note on point.  The
winner of this battle is Jej!  Yep, right
choice there too.  Kelly said it was one of her
favorites battles.  She picked Jej cause she likes his
voice.  Beth is immediately stolen by John Legend!
 John says Beth is soulful, has dignity and she's
going to do well.  Beth
is Team Legend!
Tune
in next Monday to The Voice on NBC!Quick
Recap:Team
Adam:Domenic
HayesRod
Stokes (Steal from Team Blake)Team
Blake:Gyth
RigdonTeam
John Legend:Shawn
SoundsBeth
Griffith-Manley (Steal from Team Kelly)Team
Kelly:The
Bundy'sJejMatthew
Johnson (Steal from Team Legend)See you next week for more battles!

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