Episode 04: The Battles Premiere

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00:00:05Hey, buddy. Guess what? We made Team Legend on The Voice!

00:00:10It's the battle rounds! Woo!

00:00:13Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

00:00:17Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

00:00:20Boom!

00:00:21Come on, sing it a little louder!

00:00:23Sing it a little louder!

00:00:25Sing it a little louder!

00:00:27Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

00:00:30Let's do it!

00:00:35It's the first night of battles.

00:00:37There are no saves, but our coaches have one steal each.

00:00:41That's what I'm talking about!

00:00:43So they've brought in the best to help them out.

00:00:46Action camera, lights, and J-HUD.

00:00:50It is the battle of champions season.

00:00:53Ooh, that sounds intense.

00:00:55In a million seasons I've been on this show, that's the best battle round I've ever heard.

00:00:58Whoa!

00:00:59These are some really tough decisions. Some of my toughest decisions, actually.

00:01:02Who is the winner of this battle?

00:01:04Shut up.

00:01:05And don't forget about the triple turn winner.

00:01:08I'm Drewski, and for the battles, I'm joined by NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller.

00:01:12Glad to be courtside with you, Drewski.

00:01:14But what are you doing with your voice?

00:01:16Uh, you know, that's the thing. I always wanted to be a sports broadcaster, so I'm pulling out my analyst

00:01:21voice.

00:01:21Um, maybe don't do that.

00:01:23Okay.

00:01:24Yeah. No, I got you.

00:01:26All season long, the coaches were there to fight and to win the most three-chair turns.

00:01:30Kelly beat out the guys and becoming the first ever triple turn champion.

00:01:33She now gets the super steal. You love a good steal, don't you, Reggie?

00:01:36I do.

00:01:37And there's nothing better, and this super steal means that Kelly can steal an artist from another coach.

00:01:43What do you mean?

00:01:43The brand new super steal!

00:01:46Or save someone from her own team. If I were the other coaches, I'd be scared of Kelly.

00:01:51I'm not a coach, and I'm scared of Kelly.

00:01:54All right, buckle up, because the battle rounds are going to be insane.

00:02:02It's a hard thing to do in general, because you have to find common ground.

00:02:06Yeah.

00:02:07That's the hardest.

00:02:08Or a song that doesn't feel like it's catering to one artist.

00:02:11A thousand percent.

00:02:11Liv, she did Ariana, right, and she slowed it down.

00:02:14I think she has a pretty good voice.

00:02:16Yeah, then I think these two, maybe, could really be paired with her.

00:02:19Now, with the super steal, can I steal someone of mine?

00:02:22Let's say, like, Blair and JW go together, and they freaking crush it.

00:02:27Crush it.

00:02:27You can get both.

00:02:29Can I steal mine back?

00:02:30Yeah, the save.

00:02:31You're the only one who gets that.

00:02:34My team is so eclectic, and they're so talented.

00:02:37This is perhaps one of my favorite teams I've ever had.

00:02:40Hey!

00:02:42This is McKinley.

00:02:44This is Liv.

00:02:45And we're partners.

00:02:46Kelly put me with Liv, my little bestie.

00:02:50I am not surprised that Kelly paired us together.

00:02:53We're Kelly's two youngest artists on our team.

00:02:57Kelly gave us Focus by her.

00:03:00Neither of us knew our song.

00:03:01We were kind of scared.

00:03:02We were like, oh, focus.

00:03:03We were freaking out a little bit.

00:03:05But we got a little arrangement going.

00:03:07And then together, can you focus on me?

00:03:11Being able to be in battles this season is so amazing.

00:03:15And knowing that last season, I didn't get a chair turn.

00:03:17Hopefully, come back again, try it again, maybe with a different type of song.

00:03:24When I opened my eyes and saw Kelly and Adam, I started crying.

00:03:27I was just really, really proud of myself.

00:03:29I've lived in Missouri my entire life.

00:03:31Same house, same city, same neighborhood.

00:03:33I was just a regular sophomore in high school with just a really big passion for music.

00:03:39It felt like it was my destiny to get a chair turn.

00:03:44This is kind of a hard battles for me because I will not be at rehearsals with my team.

00:03:50Since Kelly couldn't be here today, she brought me in as advisor and coach.

00:03:56I couldn't think of anybody better to step in than Jennifer Hudson.

00:04:01Jennifer Hudson is so talented.

00:04:03She's an EGOT winner, first of all.

00:04:05They don't just hand those out, y'all.

00:04:07And she's just incredible.

00:04:09Incredible singer, incredible actor.

00:04:11She just kind of covers the gamut.

00:04:13Team Kelly in the house.

00:04:15I worked with Kelly on season 15 of The Voice, which she won.

00:04:18So I think I have a great sense of what she likes.

00:04:21And she also filled me in on her team.

00:04:24So I am well-prepped.

00:04:26Well, here they come.

00:04:27Oh, hello!

00:04:29Walking in and seeing Jennifer Hudson was super cool.

00:04:32She's so beautiful and super talented.

00:04:35I'm here, so I'm your dream girl.

00:04:36You're in good hands.

00:04:38Yay!

00:04:38This is my old stomping grounds.

00:04:40What am I about to do?

00:04:41I used to throw shoes.

00:04:42Anybody catch that?

00:04:43Oh, yeah.

00:04:44Oh, we got it.

00:04:45I feel like Jennifer definitely was the perfect person to fill in for Kelly.

00:04:49This competition is getting more and more serious.

00:04:51It is the battle of champions season.

00:04:55Now, ooh, that sounds intense.

00:04:57Liv and McKinley are like the pop princesses.

00:05:01And I couldn't imagine them doing a better song.

00:05:03I feel like it's a great song for their voices and for what they want to do musically.

00:05:07Both of you ladies sound like you're on the right track and on the right team.

00:05:12Oh, yeah.

00:05:13I know your song is focused by her.

00:05:15Yes.

00:05:16Can I hear you a bit?

00:05:16Of course.

00:05:17Can you focus on me, baby?

00:05:24McKinley.

00:05:25She has a lovely pop sound.

00:05:27On me, baby.

00:05:29But the power of like an R&B singer, which is a great mashup, I think that's her superpower.

00:05:36Baby, can you focus on me?

00:05:38Liv is a star.

00:05:40She is 16.

00:05:42Lazy and broke.

00:05:44Okay.

00:05:44But such an old song.

00:05:46And she also has a great look as well.

00:05:48So I think she's a well-rounded package.

00:05:52On me.

00:05:55Wow.

00:05:56I love the place it's in, but I feel like they can take it even further.

00:06:01Singing from the place you're coming from is already half the battle.

00:06:06You already have the instruments.

00:06:08Kelly said, hold on, let me check my nose.

00:06:10Hold on, what you say, Kelly?

00:06:11She said, take it to the next level, okay?

00:06:15Mm-hmm.

00:06:15And musically, I feel like it's already there.

00:06:19Yeah.

00:06:20So I would say put it in the interpretation of it.

00:06:23It makes me feel great that Kelly and Jennifer talk and Kelly shared her opinions.

00:06:27The song is about feeling unseen.

00:06:30So I'm definitely going to be channeling all the emotions that I felt during high school.

00:06:35I didn't have very many friends.

00:06:37I was such a lonely person and I was constantly in my shell.

00:06:43What helped me get through it is music.

00:06:46My biggest inspiration in my family is definitely my great grandpa.

00:06:49He played for Dottie West, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, and he unfortunately had to give it all up for his

00:06:5713 children at home.

00:06:59He had always wanted me to do music.

00:07:01So after he passed, I finally decided that I was going to start putting myself out there.

00:07:05Don't ever look back. Don't ever look back.

00:07:12And now look at where I am. I am so excited to be here. Even in his death, it gave

00:07:16me courage.

00:07:17I feel like you two sing from a similar space.

00:07:20Mm-hmm. Yeah.

00:07:21So how do you individualize that?

00:07:22Yeah.

00:07:23You know what I mean? Because it still is a competition.

00:07:25Mm-hmm.

00:07:25So you can show your individuality and your interpretation.

00:07:29Mm-hmm.

00:07:29Yes, you want to sing together, but you want everybody to focus on you.

00:07:34Yeah.

00:07:35Maybe start it off a little softer.

00:07:36Okay.

00:07:37So you have somewhere to go.

00:07:38Perfect, yeah.

00:07:39You know, give it a journey.

00:07:40Yeah.

00:07:41Baby, I just want you together.

00:07:46It is tough with this matchup.

00:07:49Oh, my God.

00:07:50That's the tricky part.

00:07:52Who is the true star?

00:07:53Who is the true voice?

00:07:54That is going to be the part to watch.

00:07:56I'm going to be cheering for you guys all the day, okay?

00:08:00I'm so glad I don't have to make those decisions, and I'm just tipping on through.

00:08:04Kelly, I hope I did all right, but good luck, girl.

00:08:07Good luck.

00:08:11Badling now from Team Kelly with Sierra versus McKinley Brown.

00:08:17I am super stoked.

00:08:18I really hated that I couldn't be there for battle rehearsals, but I got to see the video footage.

00:08:23Woo!

00:08:24Jay-Had was really cool because she left these notes for me and things that she had the team work

00:08:28on, and it was amazing intel.

00:08:30Yeah!

00:08:31Hey, shake.

00:08:33A little handshake.

00:08:34I like it.

00:08:35I like it.

00:08:36Nothing beats live music, so that's what I'm most excited about.

00:08:38The battle starts now.

00:08:49The battle starts now.

00:09:02Yeah!

00:09:03Yeah!

00:09:03Hey!

00:09:04Hey!

00:09:05Hey, babe, hands in the soul

00:09:09Have the faucets running and I keep looking at you

00:09:16Stuck on your phone and you're stuck in your zone

00:09:19You don't have a clue, I don't want to give up

00:09:24Hey, hold up, babe

00:09:26I just want you to get up

00:09:29Lately, I've been a little fed up

00:09:36Wish you would just focus on me

00:09:42Can you focus on me?

00:09:47Yeah, baby, can you focus on me?

00:09:55Me

00:09:58Can you focus on me?

00:10:02Can you focus, can you focus on

00:10:04Baby, can you focus on me?

00:10:11Be lazy and broke

00:10:15Knowing it is funny, so I guess I can't go play

00:10:21I feel lonely when we're out

00:10:25And that don't cost a thing

00:10:28I don't want to give up

00:10:31Baby, I just want you to get up

00:10:36Lately, baby, I've been a little fed up

00:10:41Yeah, yeah

00:10:42Wish you would just focus on me

00:10:48Can you focus on me?

00:10:52Can you focus on me?

00:10:54Yeah, baby, can you focus on me?

00:11:09Yeah, that was hot, that was hot, that was hot

00:11:11That was good

00:11:15I love it

00:11:17Ladies, ladies, ladies

00:11:18That was so good

00:11:19Thank you

00:11:20Thank you

00:11:20Thank you so much

00:11:21Woo!

00:11:23Oh my god, I was out here acting like y'all was on my team

00:11:26I was getting so excited

00:11:28That was so incredible

00:11:30Y'all were silky smooth with those harmonies, it was

00:11:33Thank you

00:11:36Liv, I feel like your range is so impressive

00:11:38That will give you a lot of advantages as you go forward

00:11:41But McKinley, your tone was like so sultry

00:11:44Thank you

00:11:46I feel like I might go with Liv

00:11:48I just feel like there's, with that range that she has

00:11:50A lot of flexibility

00:11:52Hmm

00:11:53Thank you

00:11:55You guys were so good at playing off of each other

00:11:59Like if I'm your coach, that is a dream

00:12:01That is not something that happens all the time

00:12:03In my opinion, in a million seasons I've been on this show

00:12:05That's the best battle round I've ever heard

00:12:07Whoa, whoa, whoa

00:12:10Thank you

00:12:11Thank you so much

00:12:11I'm not kidding

00:12:12Thank you, coaches

00:12:13What a decision, Kelly Clarkson

00:12:15Oh my goodness

00:12:16All right, Kelly, you got a tough decision

00:12:17Give us some thoughts on the battle first

00:12:19I'm gonna give you thoughts on rehearsals

00:12:21Because obviously I wasn't able to be there

00:12:23And Jay had stepped in for me

00:12:24And she's a big fan of both of you

00:12:26I know her one note was, y'all blend so well

00:12:29But sometimes it was hard to hear the individuality

00:12:31And I think that you both nailed that today

00:12:34Thanks

00:12:34Thank you

00:12:35It was the most respectful choices

00:12:38That both of you made equally

00:12:39You elevated each other instead of competing

00:12:42Kelly, the time has come

00:12:44Who is the winner of this battle?

00:12:46This is gonna be really hard, you guys

00:12:48I am really bummed about having to pick

00:12:52One of you over the other right now

00:12:57Look, there's no reason or rhyme

00:13:16Welcome back to night one of the battles

00:13:23Oh my god, you're both teenagers too

00:13:25This is insane

00:13:33The winner of this battle

00:13:36Is McKinley

00:13:38McKinley, congratulations

00:13:39You're moving on to the knockout

00:13:41Liv and McKinley right off the bat

00:13:43That was the first rehearsal I got to watch

00:13:44And then there's the first performance I got to see

00:13:47They were incredible

00:13:48Good job, McKinley

00:13:50McKinley has such a beautiful lower register tone

00:13:55And then you get surprised

00:13:57Because then she does this angelic head voice

00:13:59Oh, great job

00:14:00I'm just excited to see what she wants to do in the knockouts

00:14:04I want her to do something and show us something

00:14:06A little even different about her

00:14:07To really stand out

00:14:08Coach, let me remind you that Liv's available to steal

00:14:11Whoa, immediately

00:14:12We got a steal

00:14:14Times two

00:14:16John Legend

00:14:17And Adam Levine

00:14:19Congratulations

00:14:20Thank you

00:14:21Oh my god

00:14:22We're not going to let you go home after that

00:14:24John, you might have hit yours first

00:14:26Just talk to us about

00:14:27What you heard from Liv in that Battle

00:14:28Hey, take it easy

00:14:29We were planning it together

00:14:30I had mine possibly first

00:14:31Who knows

00:14:32But I was the only one that recommended that Kelly pick you

00:14:36I just want to be clear about that

00:14:38You know what's so crazy is as I look at my notes, John

00:14:41Oh

00:14:42I noticed that only two chairs

00:14:46Two chairs turned around for Liv

00:14:48Perhaps, perhaps that's the case

00:14:49Perhaps, that was a good moment

00:14:50Okay, but I recommended that Kelly pick Liv in this battle

00:14:55And Liv, I feel like that should mean you pick Team Legend

00:14:58I recommend that you don't do that

00:15:03What do you mean?

00:15:04Oh my god

00:15:08There it is

00:15:09Kelly Clarkson unleashes the brand new Super Steal

00:15:17What is this?

00:15:20The music's over now

00:15:21Look at me, all I got

00:15:22I had to use my Super Steal on Liv

00:15:24Liv reminds me of a young Mariah

00:15:27When Mariah, like, first hit the scene

00:15:29I have never let you go with my team

00:15:31Oh my god

00:15:31You crushed it

00:15:32At 16 years old, to be able to just float like that

00:15:35With all that range and confidence as a performer

00:15:38It's really rare

00:15:40I knew it!

00:15:42You made us wait, too

00:15:43You made us wait

00:15:44I definitely played with the boys a little bit on that one

00:15:46I'd be like, no

00:15:49Whatever

00:15:49I'll never let her go

00:15:51It's the battle of the champions, man

00:15:53I'm ready to go

00:15:54Give it up for Liv, everybody

00:15:56Kelly used her only Super Steal on me

00:15:58I can't believe it

00:15:59I'm numb

00:15:59She sees something in me

00:16:01And that just gives me so much confidence

00:16:03Let's go to the knockouts

00:16:04Flawless execution of the Super Steal

00:16:06The first ever Super Steal

00:16:09Liv and McKinley had the best battle round in the history of the show

00:16:12So, yeah, I'm gonna steal some hot

00:16:14That was crazy

00:16:15They were great

00:16:16But then I realized that I can't steal them

00:16:19Because, um, the Super Steal

00:16:22That was insane, right?

00:16:24I mean, honestly, that was the best battle round I've ever seen

00:16:26She got to use it on this, but she only gets to use it once

00:16:29So, I'll recover from this

00:16:31She's so dope

00:16:32I love her

00:16:33Yeah

00:16:33I love her

00:16:34Wow

00:16:35Talk about drama

00:16:37Kelly is cold-blooded

00:16:40She let John Adam hit their buttons, chop it up, feel safe

00:16:43And then she swoops in and destroys the competition

00:16:45Let's take a look at the shot clock

00:16:47She waited 53 seconds to execute that maneuver

00:16:51What do you mean?

00:16:52Man, I can't even sit still for 53 seconds

00:16:54That's patience right there

00:16:55We've got to get a replay of her opponent's reaction here

00:16:58What is this?

00:16:59That's the look of two dudes who didn't stand a chance right there

00:17:02That's how you use a Super Steal

00:17:04Now that the advantage is gone

00:17:05For the rest of the battles, it's anyone's game

00:17:07I can't wait to see how these teams come together

00:17:14We have to do pairs, so check this out

00:17:16You're just coming in here and you're like, bam, I know what's up

00:17:20Yeah, I mean

00:17:21Okay, good

00:17:21This is my first rodeo

00:17:23Yeah

00:17:24I have 10 amazing artists

00:17:26And Battle Royals are our first glimpse into who they are beyond the blinds

00:17:29I mean, if I'm being honest, it should be like more like that

00:17:34Yeah

00:17:34Bae and Hunter

00:17:36I did not want to pair Bae and Hunter together

00:17:39I don't know, it's just really hard

00:17:40But sadly, I had no choice because it just made too much sense

00:17:45Bae influenced Tom Petty, Neil Young, Paul McCartney

00:17:48Hunter is straight up country

00:17:50Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts

00:17:52They're both in that kind of country

00:17:54Rock

00:17:55Rock and roll

00:17:55They'll do something great

00:17:56You want to put people together who you feel like will actually have a really great moment together

00:18:00And therefore thrive moving forward

00:18:02This should be good

00:18:03I'm excited

00:18:04Jinx

00:18:06Hunter and I were friends before the blinds

00:18:09So awkward

00:18:11So it's a comfortable pairing

00:18:13I'm a little bit nervous going against you

00:18:15I'm nervous about it too

00:18:16Because I know you're good

00:18:17To be a step further into Season 29, The Voice, Battle of Champions

00:18:21It doesn't feel real

00:18:30I never thought that I would get a triple chair turn

00:18:32Country

00:18:33And through the whole shebang, I was telling myself I wanted Kelly

00:18:37Today's the day

00:18:38Today's the day

00:18:39Today's the day

00:18:39Today is the day

00:18:40You know what the day is?

00:18:41Do you know what today is?

00:18:42You're going to break the mold

00:18:44Resist the urge

00:18:45To go with the status quo, my friend

00:18:47I think I'm going to blaze a path with Adam

00:18:49This competition is about taking those risks that you never thought that you would take

00:18:53I feel like I can also bring other genres and styles to the table that I feel like he can

00:18:57really thrive with

00:18:58It's a little intimidating going up against a triple chair turn artist

00:19:02You know, he definitely has a leg up

00:19:04Because I barely got a chair turn

00:19:05It was very late when Adam turned around

00:19:11I thought I was going home

00:19:20It feels amazing to be at Battles

00:19:22This is my chance to prove that I'm versatile

00:19:27Benji Madden

00:19:28Adam Levine

00:19:29Slow clap, Benji Madden, everybody

00:19:31My advisor is Benji Madden of Good Charlotte

00:19:40He is not just a member of Good Charlotte

00:19:42But so savvy in the industry as well

00:19:45Talk a little bit more about his looks

00:19:47Super handsome, super charming

00:19:49What about athletic ability?

00:19:51He was the coach of The Voice in Australia

00:19:54Me and my brother had a double chair

00:19:56They're like, who are we going to bring in?

00:19:57And I'm like, Benji, obviously

00:19:58Well, I am in your favorites on your phone

00:20:00So it was the first name that came up

00:20:02We're like really actually homies

00:20:04It's not just on TV

00:20:05When I was younger

00:20:06I made a lot of mistakes

00:20:07Now I try to be the guy that I wish I met

00:20:09There's something really healing about that

00:20:11You know, when you can help guide somebody

00:20:13My team is super lucky

00:20:14Lucky is here

00:20:17I have great singers this season

00:20:18It's going to be great

00:20:19I can't wait to hear them

00:20:20Yes

00:20:20Coming up first is Bay and Hunter

00:20:22Here they come

00:20:23These are two cool dudes right here

00:20:26Two cool dudes

00:20:28What? Let's go

00:20:29Actually, three cool dudes

00:20:31Great names

00:20:32And one not that cool dude

00:20:33To walk in and see Adam and to see Benji

00:20:36I'm just blown away

00:20:37Bay

00:20:38Benji

00:20:39Good to meet you

00:20:39Good to meet you guys

00:20:40Two guys from such legendary bands

00:20:42You know Benji

00:20:43You guys are ready?

00:20:44Good show on it

00:20:45Yes

00:20:45Being a band guy myself

00:20:47You know, those are the people that I want to be working with

00:20:49It's just a dream come true

00:20:51Before the blinds, I was working as a songwriter in Nashville

00:20:55And touring with my band

00:20:58The music business is such a hustle

00:21:00And it's so hard to cut through the noise

00:21:03I'm related to Elvis Presley

00:21:05My family is all musicians

00:21:07Being here on The Voice

00:21:09It feels like I'm finally adding something significant to my family's legacy

00:21:13I didn't want to put you guys together at first

00:21:17Who are your favorite fighters?

00:21:19Yeah, I feel like you kind of got to put people in situations that show different sides of them

00:21:24Because like this career, you've got to step up and hit the ball

00:21:27In so many different situations

00:21:29The talent is just the ticket at the door

00:21:32A hundred percent

00:21:33This makes sense

00:21:34You guys are going to do a Morgan Wallen song

00:21:36Morgan Wallen is a former Team Adam alum

00:21:38That's right

00:21:39Which is crazy

00:21:39That is crazy

00:21:40It's like the biggest country star on the planet

00:21:43The song is I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallen

00:21:45Voice alum

00:21:46He was on my team

00:21:47So it's a family affair today

00:21:48Big shoes to fill for them

00:21:50Are we doing it on just acoustics?

00:21:51Just, I love that

00:21:52Yeah

00:21:52Alright, cool

00:21:53Let's do it

00:21:59Hunter's voice is like that great pop country voice

00:22:01But also you can tell he's got some soul

00:22:05So I think it'll be interesting to watch him grow

00:22:08Try to go our separate ways

00:22:10We're back

00:22:11Bae's voice is very like folky

00:22:13Like yesterday

00:22:15Very rock and roll

00:22:17You know, sort of classic rock

00:22:18I'd say

00:22:20Like 70s kind of vibe

00:22:22So I thought it was really interesting to hear him sing a Morgan Wallen song

00:22:25If I cry alone

00:22:27You might be the reason

00:22:31Awesome

00:22:32Yeah

00:22:33Man, I love you guys

00:22:34And so different too

00:22:35Two different flavors

00:22:36You both have different advantages

00:22:38In terms of if we're talking about this as a contest

00:22:40Yeah

00:22:41You really take the song

00:22:42And kind of make it like

00:22:43As if you were putting a cover out

00:22:45But at the same time

00:22:46You have that great country voice

00:22:48I feel like this is your wheelhouse

00:22:49But you have to find a way

00:22:51To sort of make it your own too

00:22:53This is part of the reason

00:22:55Why I really wanted to pick your team, Adam

00:22:56Is because I need a little bit of help

00:22:58Of trying to find myself as an artist

00:22:59Like when it comes to cover songs

00:23:01Sure

00:23:01You know, when Morgan Wallen

00:23:02I was such a mainstream artist

00:23:03There's a lot of pressure to do it justice

00:23:04Just be yourself

00:23:06I think that adopting

00:23:07The original spirit of the song

00:23:08Is kind of okay

00:23:09As long as it doesn't lose

00:23:10Any of its authenticity

00:23:11And if that's who you are

00:23:12Because sometimes people go the other way

00:23:14Yeah

00:23:14And they're like, whoa, whoa

00:23:15Like

00:23:15You're overthinking it

00:23:16Yeah, exactly

00:23:17Yeah

00:23:17This is exactly why I love Adam

00:23:18Keep it simple, stupid

00:23:19He doesn't say that

00:23:20But that's what I like to live by

00:23:22I'm always in my own head

00:23:23And it was exactly what I needed to hear

00:23:25This experience has just been

00:23:27Life-changing in every way

00:23:28Shape and form

00:23:29At home

00:23:30I'm playing shows

00:23:31For three, four, five people

00:23:34And I perform a lot of Morgan Wallen songs

00:23:36It puts tip money in the bucket

00:23:38So I appreciate Morgan for that

00:23:40Country is my first love

00:23:41For sure

00:23:42But I don't want to be held to that box

00:23:44I have a lot more to show

00:23:45So I'm going to bring some Hunter

00:23:47To that song too

00:23:48They're singing

00:23:49And then they're singing

00:23:49With somebody, right?

00:23:51It's like two completely different

00:23:52Art forms entirely

00:23:53And it can be a train wreck

00:23:54And it can be a real mess

00:23:56Just stay locked in, honestly

00:23:58Because when you go into those

00:23:59Really rhythmic harmonies and stuff

00:24:00That's the key to this whole thing working

00:24:02When it got me thinking

00:24:04They do a great job

00:24:05Their harmonies are so locked

00:24:07And it's all acoustic guitars

00:24:08And singing

00:24:09And just pure musicianship

00:24:10Which I love

00:24:10It's just the two of them

00:24:12Raw right there

00:24:12Singing the song

00:24:13It was even better

00:24:14Than I thought it was going to be

00:24:15That's what I'm talking about

00:24:16Just gets better

00:24:17Every time

00:24:17It's fully engaging

00:24:18And people are going to love it

00:24:20I think I have like an idea

00:24:22But I don't know

00:24:23They're super different

00:24:27Hey, can you guys help me on this one?

00:24:29Always

00:24:29I will always help you

00:24:30I will always tell you

00:24:31Okay, please

00:24:32And whatever way I'm leaning

00:24:34That's what's so shocking about the show

00:24:35Sometimes like you can easily

00:24:36Lean the other way

00:24:37At the last minute

00:24:44Battling guitars

00:24:45I remember Hunter

00:24:46He's good

00:24:47He's so cute

00:24:48All right, boys

00:24:51Still to come

00:24:55Our coaches spend the night

00:24:57On their feet

00:25:00As the battle of champions

00:25:01Heats up

00:25:02I wish I had a steal

00:25:04Leading to some of the toughest decisions

00:25:06I quit

00:25:07In voice history

00:25:08Decisions, decisions

00:25:11The winner of this battle

00:25:14Oh, I'm sweating for you

00:25:17We got a steal

00:25:27Welcome back to The Voice

00:25:29Battle of Champions

00:25:33Let's go, fellas

00:25:34This battle begins right now

00:25:43You say I'll never change

00:25:46Just to go around town

00:25:48With some gasoline

00:25:49Who's trying to bump a flame

00:25:52Gonna burn the whole place down

00:25:54And how do you explain

00:25:57Ever falling in love

00:25:59With a guy like me

00:26:00In the first place

00:26:02Turn around

00:26:03Saying that I'm the worst

00:26:04I guess I'm the problem

00:26:07You mean it's never

00:26:10Do no wrong

00:26:11If I'm so awful

00:26:13Why'd you stink around

00:26:15This long

00:26:16If you're so risky

00:26:18Why you keep on

00:26:20Putting it off the shelf

00:26:22You hate it when you look at me

00:26:25You halfway see yourself

00:26:27And it got me thinking

00:26:30If I'm the problem

00:26:32You might be dreaming of some

00:26:36All right

00:26:39Try to go our separate ways

00:26:42We're back and forth

00:26:44Like a swinging door

00:26:45And tomorrow's like yesterday

00:26:47Some days better than the night before

00:26:51You're back with me again

00:26:53Then you go tell your friends

00:26:56That I'm the problem

00:26:57Yeah

00:26:59You'll never do no wrong

00:27:01If I'm so awful

00:27:03Then why'd you stick around this long

00:27:07It got me thinking

00:27:10If I'm the problem

00:27:12You might be the reason

00:27:17Interesting

00:27:19And if I'm such a waste of breath

00:27:21Such a waste of time

00:27:25Why you're on your way to West

00:27:27Another Friday night

00:27:29If I'm the problem

00:27:32You'll never do no wrong

00:27:35If I'm so awful

00:27:37If I'm so awful

00:27:38Then why'd you stick around this long

00:27:41If it's whiskey

00:27:43Why you keep on

00:27:45Putting it off the shelf

00:27:47You hate it when you look at me

00:27:50You halfway see yourself

00:27:52And it got me thinking

00:27:55If I'm the problem

00:27:57You might be the reason

00:28:03If I'm the problem

00:28:05You might be the reason

00:28:14No

00:28:22Interesting

00:28:23That's

00:28:23What's up wow

00:28:24That is so fun

00:28:26You know

00:28:26Adam came to me and Kelly before

00:28:29And he was like

00:28:30I'm really gonna need some help on this one

00:28:32And I get it now

00:28:33Like, this is actually a dilemma.

00:28:36Yeah.

00:28:37Yup.

00:28:39Hunter's voice is so strong and has so much presence

00:28:42and there's a nice shred to it.

00:28:44I was like, how's bae gonna compete with that?

00:28:46But then bae comes on and your voice is like a little weird

00:28:50in a very cool way.

00:28:52If weird means sexy and intimate and rock and roll,

00:28:55it's so good.

00:28:56Hey man, I always tell my kids, stay weird.

00:28:59And what I'm saying is I loved how different it felt.

00:29:02I was like, why didn't I turn for you?

00:29:05It was just really cool.

00:29:07I know, right?

00:29:08And there is the conundrum.

00:29:09Yeah.

00:29:10I know.

00:29:10This sucks so bad right now.

00:29:12Oh man.

00:29:13I'm just gonna say, if I were buying a record,

00:29:16I would more likely be attracted to bae's voice.

00:29:19So that's my leaning.

00:29:21Thank you, John.

00:29:23Hunter, I knew I was gonna love you.

00:29:24And you have one of those voices,

00:29:25like those big country festivals, those big arenas.

00:29:28Your voice will pierce through.

00:29:29You are a sure thing, in my opinion.

00:29:33Bae, you are the surprise for me,

00:29:34because I love your voice.

00:29:38Like, I could see you performing

00:29:39in front of huge crowds too,

00:29:41but I see your voice being able to silence them.

00:29:43It is very intimate and rock and roll.

00:29:46You two are superstars in different ways for me.

00:29:49And I can't even believe I just used that word,

00:29:51but I did.

00:29:51Superstar.

00:29:52Just said it, just said it out loud.

00:29:54Hey, you're both really, really good.

00:29:56But I might lean a bit more towards Hunter.

00:29:59Thank you, Kelly.

00:30:01Thank you, coaches.

00:30:03All right, Adam, give us some thoughts

00:30:04before you tell us who won the battle, please.

00:30:06I just wrote a new song.

00:30:07It's called,

00:30:07This is Gonna Suck.

00:30:10So bad.

00:30:11I don't want to do it.

00:30:12Is that the background vocals?

00:30:14So bad.

00:30:15So bad.

00:30:16So bad.

00:30:17I quit.

00:30:18Today, when I heard your blind audition,

00:30:20I remember being like, this kid understands rock and roll.

00:30:23And I love the fact that these guys see it in you now.

00:30:26You have like a tried and true like authenticity

00:30:28about you that is completely unfiltered and really raw.

00:30:33You know, your talking voice is cool.

00:30:35OK.

00:30:36He's just cool, man.

00:30:37The dude's cool.

00:30:38You know, in Hunter, we all knew it from the jump.

00:30:41Like when you came out here, everyone was like,

00:30:42I remember Hunter.

00:30:43That's the man.

00:30:44We know he's great.

00:30:44And so I don't want to let you down.

00:30:46You know, you went with me.

00:30:48You took a risk, and I appreciate that.

00:30:50Bae, I was the only one who turned for you.

00:30:52So you had no choice.

00:30:53You're stuck with me, for better or worse.

00:30:55I'll stay with you forever.

00:30:56Oh.

00:30:58Oh.

00:30:59Stop it.

00:31:00Adam, tough decisions.

00:31:02Shut up.

00:31:03I'm just going to ask you this, and then you can answer

00:31:05whenever you want.

00:31:06Throw it out.

00:31:06It's literally part of the show, and I have to do my job,

00:31:09just like you have to do your job.

00:31:11You have a job as well, Adam Levine.

00:31:15OK.

00:31:15Adam.

00:31:16OK.

00:31:17Who is the winner of this battle?

00:31:19I'm going to say, oh, I'm sweating for you.

00:31:25I hate this.

00:31:26I'm sweating.

00:31:26You guys don't know what I'm going to say, right?

00:31:28He doesn't know what he's going to say.

00:31:29Oh.

00:31:29Oh, I know.

00:31:30What are you going to say, Adam?

00:31:32What are you going to do?

00:31:34You warned us that this is going to be hard.

00:31:36Can I take like a five minute?

00:31:37I'm just kidding.

00:31:38All right.

00:31:39I'm just going to say a name.

00:31:41No.

00:31:44The winner of this battle is Bae.

00:31:52Oh!

00:31:53Bae, you're moving on to the knockout.

00:31:55Team Adam, congratulations.

00:31:57Bae and Hunter was really, really good.

00:31:59And I thought that I was going to go with Hunter the whole time.

00:32:03Thank you, brother.

00:32:04You really surprised me today, man.

00:32:06Bae just takes things and does things that make my soul feel good.

00:32:09Fantastic.

00:32:09Appreciate it.

00:32:10You won it.

00:32:11I feel amazing.

00:32:12I wanted to be the surprise.

00:32:14I wanted to be able to show another tool that I have.

00:32:17Let's go.

00:32:17Knockouts.

00:32:18Team Adam.

00:32:20I didn't know what to do.

00:32:21Hunter, anything you want to say to your coach?

00:32:24It's been an honor.

00:32:25I stand firmly behind my decision in picking you as my coach, Adam.

00:32:28I appreciate you all so much.

00:32:29Seriously.

00:32:30It's definitely bittersweet because Hunter's amazing.

00:32:34So I feel like it was a loss.

00:32:35I wish I had a save.

00:32:36I do.

00:32:38I felt your pain, brother.

00:32:39You're right.

00:32:41Hunter was that three-chair turn we all kind of expected him to go through.

00:32:45But Bae was a surprise.

00:32:46There's going to be nobody like Bae.

00:32:48Yeah.

00:32:48I love Bae.

00:32:49For some reason, Bae stood out today for all of us.

00:32:53That was great.

00:32:54That was really good.

00:32:55Oh, man.

00:32:55I felt so horrible for you.

00:32:57I'm glad you picked Bae.

00:33:05Welcome back to the Battles premiere.

00:33:08We have some great advisors this season.

00:33:10Yeah.

00:33:11I got Benji Madden.

00:33:12Oh, nice.

00:33:12Who I love so much.

00:33:14And he's like just the coolest dude.

00:33:15Oh, that's a vibe.

00:33:16Look at that romance.

00:33:17Jennifer stepped in for you.

00:33:18Jennifer stepped in for you.

00:33:19But I had money long.

00:33:20I've known money since she was a teenager, like early writing the business.

00:33:24Yeah.

00:33:24I've just watched her grow up.

00:33:25That feels good to like watch it.

00:33:27Yeah.

00:33:27Someone that deserves it and has been working for it.

00:33:29And to hear like for all these artists on here, like it doesn't happen overnight.

00:33:32It doesn't happen overnight.

00:33:33Yeah.

00:33:34I feel like your experience in this business is really special.

00:33:37You've been a songwriter.

00:33:39You've been a songwriter.

00:33:40You've been behind the scenes.

00:33:40And now you've really blossomed.

00:33:42She's finally taken off as an artist.

00:33:45Her hooks are all over the world.

00:33:47Hello, man.

00:33:47It's just a joy to see it.

00:33:49I've gotten a duet with her.

00:33:53Of course, you're a Grammy winner.

00:33:57Man, that sounds crazy out loud.

00:33:59It was supposed to happen.

00:34:01I've learned so much from you.

00:34:02So hopefully I can pay it forward today.

00:34:05I'm really excited.

00:34:06This is the first time I actually get to work with my team.

00:34:09And I think you're going to be so helpful to our artists here.

00:34:11So let's do it.

00:34:13Yes.

00:34:14So this pairing is AJ, young guy, sings country.

00:34:17And Lucas is kind of a mix of genres, but he played the piano.

00:34:22So I felt that connection to him.

00:34:23And I got him over Adam, which anytime I went over Adam is nice.

00:34:27John actually paired me with Lucas.

00:34:29And I've honestly looked at him like an older brother.

00:34:32Because I have an older brother who's supposed to his age.

00:34:35That's why we do music.

00:34:36That's why.

00:34:37Even though he's 14, AJ is singing like a seasoned professional.

00:34:44Coming from a small town, you know,

00:34:46this is the biggest opportunity I've ever had in my life.

00:34:49The show actually premiered when I was only two months old.

00:34:52So I've kind of like grown up into the show.

00:34:55Not only have I been a huge fan of The Voice,

00:34:57but my grandparents have been too.

00:34:59They flew out here.

00:35:00The day before my audition, my Paw Paw, he actually had a stroke.

00:35:05He was in the hospital while I was auditioning.

00:35:08It was just amazing to let him know that I made a team.

00:35:11And he was so happy.

00:35:13I mean, he was crying.

00:35:14I really want to do my best for him.

00:35:19How are you?

00:35:22How are you?

00:35:23How are you?

00:35:23Oh, my God.

00:35:24What's up, everyone?

00:35:25Seeing John and Money was just nuts.

00:35:27Cause she's got some gnarly tunes.

00:35:29Can I give you a hug?

00:35:30How are you?

00:35:30She is the real deal.

00:35:32When she sings live, it's like you're listening to her recordings.

00:35:35There's no auto tune.

00:35:36It's just raw talent.

00:35:38All right.

00:35:38Let's hear that duet.

00:35:39You know I'd fall apart without you.

00:35:44AJ came from more of a country perspective.

00:35:46Lucas came from more of a pop soul perspective.

00:35:48But I felt like I could find a song where country, pop, and soul kind of intersect.

00:35:53So I picked Hunter Hayes' Wanted.

00:35:55Cause I wanna wrap you up.

00:35:58Wanna kiss your lips.

00:36:01I love the juxtaposition of their voices.

00:36:05Lucas has this, I wanna say like.

00:36:07It's like soulful and it has some grit to it.

00:36:09Yeah.

00:36:10And like some sauce on it.

00:36:11All I ever want.

00:36:13Where he does his runs, sometimes you can tell he's feeling himself like I know I sound good.

00:36:19Cause I just wanna wrap.

00:36:21And then AJ's voice is just so pure and sweet.

00:36:24It's so innocent.

00:36:24And just, ugh, I just wanna pinch his cheek.

00:36:27He's so precious.

00:36:29I was clean.

00:36:31Lovely.

00:36:32AJ, your voice is so pure.

00:36:34It's very sweet.

00:36:36I would love if you just kinda slow down a bit at the ends of your phrases.

00:36:39Like, you know I fall apart without you.

00:36:44Okay.

00:36:44Yes ma'am.

00:36:45Be a little bit more dramatic.

00:36:47Lucas, you have some really cool character.

00:36:50Like the way you sing in the back of the throat.

00:36:52Wanna make you feel warm.

00:36:55Like I would lean into that.

00:36:57Cause those are the things that make your voice distinct.

00:36:59When we hear John sing, we know it's him immediately.

00:37:01Right?

00:37:02So what are those things about your voice that stick out?

00:37:05That's great feedback.

00:37:07I love it.

00:37:07Thank you so much.

00:37:08Awesome.

00:37:08See, that's why we got Money Long here, y'all.

00:37:09I know, right?

00:37:10Yeah.

00:37:10That's what's up.

00:37:11Yeah.

00:37:12I think that first chorus needs to be toned down a little bit.

00:37:15Be a little gentler.

00:37:17Wrap you up, wanna kiss your lips.

00:37:22Just be chill about it.

00:37:24Cause you're gonna rev it up in a little bit.

00:37:26Yeah, there's a little bit of acting in there.

00:37:28First it's just a conversation, nothing too crazy.

00:37:30Second time now, you didn't believe me the first time.

00:37:32So now it's like, what do I gotta do?

00:37:34Yeah.

00:37:35And then at the end it's like, oh, I'm sorry I yelled.

00:37:37You know, I didn't need to.

00:37:38I'm sorry.

00:37:39That's a great analogy for sure.

00:37:41What makes me nervous going up against AJ is the raw resonance that he has in his voice.

00:37:46Which is like perfect for the tune we're doing.

00:37:49This song's a challenge for me because it's really outside of what I usually do.

00:38:00Being out soulful you are, it just made me want you on Team Legend even more.

00:38:04I ultimately chose John because he's been my hero.

00:38:07I love a lot of genres and I love a lot of instruments and so does he.

00:38:14Welcome to Team Legend.

00:38:17So in addition to being a singer, I also played trombone.

00:38:20This kind of stemmed from having ADHD as a kid.

00:38:23And while a lot of people think it's a curse, it's really more of a blessing.

00:38:28Because once I found that, I was able to hyper fixate.

00:38:31It was never a chore to practice and play and sing.

00:38:34So it really is like a super power.

00:38:36Yeah!

00:38:38Making it to the Knockouts would be an absolute gift.

00:38:40Because this is the best coaching you can get anywhere.

00:38:43I'm looking forward to this performance.

00:38:45It's going to be exciting.

00:38:45I appreciate you, Johnny.

00:38:46I wouldn't want to be you.

00:38:48It's always tough.

00:38:50Every time.

00:38:50And sometimes you think you know who's going to win when you go through rehearsals.

00:38:54But this song has the ability to give me chills.

00:38:58And so I want to feel something.

00:39:00If I was one of the others, I would be trying to get whoever you don't keep.

00:39:04Who would you pick as the winner of this battle?

00:39:08Get the voice official app now and play along.

00:39:19Welcome back.

00:39:23A.J.'s going next.

00:39:24A.J. and Lucas.

00:39:26Who do you think you're going to pick?

00:39:27We'll see.

00:39:28I let it happen in a moment.

00:39:30He's only 14.

00:39:32Two talented singers go head-to-head from Team Legends.

00:39:35The 14-year-old from Georgia, A.J. Robinson.

00:39:39Hey, yeah.

00:39:4114, bro.

00:39:43Versus the 21-year-old from New York, Lucas West.

00:39:50He is so cute.

00:39:52Luna and Miles love her.

00:39:55Let the battle begin.

00:40:06You know I'd fall apart without you.

00:40:11I don't know how you do what you do.

00:40:17Cause everything that don't make sense about me

00:40:23Makes sense when I'm with you

00:40:28Like everything that screams, girl, I need you

00:40:33But it's more than one and one makes two

00:40:38Cause I wanna wrap you up

00:40:42Wanna kiss your lips high

00:40:45I wanna make you feel wanted

00:40:50And I wanna call you mine

00:40:53Wanna hold your hand forever

00:40:57Never let you forget it

00:41:01Cause, baby, I wanna make you feel wanted

00:41:08As good as you make me feel

00:41:11I wanna make you feel better

00:41:17Better than your fairy tale

00:41:19Better than your mystery

00:41:22You're more than everything I need

00:41:26You're all I ever wanted

00:41:32Yeah

00:41:35Yeah

00:41:36Yeah

00:41:37Yeah

00:41:38Yeah

00:41:40Yeah

00:41:40Cause I just wanna wrap you up

00:41:44Wanna kiss your lips high

00:41:47I wanna make you feel wanted

00:41:51Yeah

00:41:52And I wanna call you mine

00:41:55I wanna hold your hand forever

00:41:59And never let you forget

00:42:02Yeah

00:42:03Yeah

00:42:05Yeah

00:42:05I wanna make you feel wanted

00:42:08Baby, I

00:42:11I wanna make you feel wanted

00:42:21Yeah

00:42:22Yeah

00:42:26That's great

00:42:27That's great

00:42:28That's great

00:42:29That's great

00:42:30That's great

00:42:31I love it

00:42:34Yay

00:42:34Oh my goodness

00:42:35You're both so good

00:42:37AJ

00:42:38I can't escape how utterly cute you are

00:42:41You're good

00:42:42It's true though

00:42:43You're just so cute

00:42:44In that little cowboy hat

00:42:46And I wanna put you in my pocket

00:42:48You're so cute

00:42:49You're so cute

00:42:50Just making it weird

00:42:51I know, I know

00:42:52Your voice

00:42:53It is enormous

00:42:54We're 14 years old

00:42:57Thank you so much

00:42:58Thank you

00:42:59Lucas

00:42:59Ooh

00:43:00You got me with that falsetto number

00:43:04It was so good

00:43:05But

00:43:06AJ you are just so freaking cute

00:43:09He's 14

00:43:10And he's got a belt buckle

00:43:12Almost as big as his head

00:43:14And he's just like

00:43:15I could not take my eyes off of the little

00:43:17Howdy doody

00:43:18I love you so much

00:43:21Just give it a second

00:43:23AJ

00:43:24You're really cute man

00:43:25You're

00:43:27I'm just kidding

00:43:28I'm joking

00:43:28You know what?

00:43:29You are great

00:43:30And I know you're 14

00:43:31And I know that there's a lot that can happen with nerves

00:43:33I think as the years go by

00:43:35It's gonna be a really cool thing to watch you grow

00:43:37Lucas

00:43:37You have a really soulful voice man

00:43:39I really really am a fan of what you do

00:43:41I think that maybe in this moment in time

00:43:43I would say Lucas is there

00:43:45He's ready

00:43:45But you both did really really great

00:43:47And I'm proud of both of you guys

00:43:49Thank you

00:43:49Thank you coaches

00:43:50Yes sir, thank you

00:43:52Alright John, tough decision

00:43:53But first give us some thoughts

00:43:55You are very cute AJ

00:43:56Oh my god

00:43:57As we've discussed

00:43:58But

00:43:59It's obvious

00:44:00Your voice

00:44:01It's just really lovely to listen to

00:44:03Your tone was perfect

00:44:04It sounded exactly the way it needed to sound for this song

00:44:07Lucas

00:44:08Every time you sang

00:44:09It had texture

00:44:11It had soul

00:44:12And that falsetto part was my absolute favorite part

00:44:15It was just gorgeous

00:44:16And it's really cool to watch and to listen to

00:44:19Thank you so much John, appreciate it

00:44:21Alright John, you've got a tough decision to make

00:44:23Who is the winner of this battle?

00:44:29The winner of this battle

00:44:32The winner of this battle

00:44:35Is Lucas

00:44:35Lucas, congratulations

00:44:38You're moving on to the knockouts

00:44:40AJ's so talented

00:44:41Especially for how young he is

00:44:43And he's got a great future ahead of him

00:44:45But Lucas was just so soulful and flawless

00:44:48He had a perfect approach to this song

00:44:49I couldn't send him home

00:44:52I love Lucas

00:44:53I love AJ

00:44:55I love AJ

00:44:55Oh, we know

00:44:56Bye

00:44:56Give it up for AJ Robinson, everybody

00:44:59Watching AJ go home was so hard for me

00:45:03Lucas, look, he deserved it

00:45:05He's a great singer

00:45:06But if I'd had a steal

00:45:08100% I would have stolen AJ

00:45:10God, you broke my heart

00:45:14I wish I had a steal

00:45:18He did look like Lil Woody from Toy Story though

00:45:22There's a snake in my boot

00:45:29I'm very excited

00:45:30My stomach's churning

00:45:35Since I was six years old

00:45:36I made a vision board

00:45:37That my dream is to be on the boys

00:45:39Team Adam

00:45:40Jolly Boy

00:45:41I can't wait to hit the stage and wow the audience

00:45:44Versus Bichu Pelle

00:45:45I'm ready for this

00:45:46Let's go

00:45:47Woo

00:45:56Welcome back to the Battles premiere

00:46:00All right, I need a steal, friends

00:46:01Somebody hook me up

00:46:03I only have one steal in the battles

00:46:04And I'm gonna use it wisely

00:46:06We used to have saves and steals

00:46:07Now we just have steal

00:46:09So move me

00:46:10Make me press my button

00:46:12She was like the only like young pop girl

00:46:15Bijou

00:46:15Yeah

00:46:16Bijou can hang with Jolly

00:46:18They are the two younger

00:46:20Young ones

00:46:22Jolly and Bijou

00:46:23They're my two wild cards

00:46:24I wouldn't say that either one of them

00:46:26Fits perfectly in anywhere

00:46:27Which is great

00:46:28That's what I love about them

00:46:29But in a way they had to fight for that spot

00:46:31To be coached by freaking Adam

00:46:33I know what's happening

00:46:35Oh my god, can I see this?

00:46:36Is this real?

00:46:37Die for you by The Weeknd

00:46:38It does strangely fit

00:46:39The Weeknd has edge

00:46:40And has some grit

00:46:41And some things I think

00:46:42That can do both of you right

00:46:44They're doing a song

00:46:45That probably they never expected

00:46:46In a million years to be doing

00:46:47But I kind of like that as well

00:46:48Even though we're going

00:46:50If you're gonna make it through this whole thing

00:46:52You gotta rise to the challenge now

00:46:54Cause there's gonna be a lot more

00:46:55Where that came from

00:46:59Bijou's willingness to try

00:47:01And just like go after it

00:47:02I think that's her biggest strength

00:47:05Jolly's voice

00:47:05I like how casual and cool her voice is

00:47:08And then there's moments where

00:47:09She does something that shows athletic singing

00:47:12And I really dig that style about her

00:47:15Hey man, first pass, I'm happy

00:47:17Sounds great

00:47:18Thank you

00:47:18Bijou, you know Florence the Machine?

00:47:20Yeah

00:47:20Like I hear a little bit of that

00:47:21You can clearly handle like the rhythmic stuff

00:47:23I think when you're slightly unsure of something

00:47:25You tend to be a little flat

00:47:26Okay

00:47:27Try to lean a little sharper

00:47:28And that might help you calibrate it a little bit more

00:47:31Adam is definitely pushing me out of my comfort zone

00:47:33I usually sing rock, indie, pop music

00:47:36On stage with my family

00:47:38Or on stage in theater

00:47:39Even though it's gonna be challenging

00:47:40I'm gonna work on that

00:47:41I'm excited to kind of show

00:47:42A different part of my artistry

00:47:45Jolly, in the lower register

00:47:46It seemed like it was really low for you

00:47:48It's tough to find the balance

00:47:49So let's do a half step up

00:47:51And you know what?

00:47:51It has to be right for both of you guys

00:47:53No, no, no

00:47:57They're already kind of leaps and bounds

00:47:59Ahead of where they were

00:48:00And then when they started

00:48:01Which I think is really good

00:48:02Maybe I would die for you

00:48:04This will be a hard decision on the night

00:48:06Because I think they're both gonna show their best

00:48:08Oh my god

00:48:09That's better

00:48:10That's like so much better

00:48:12It does feel better

00:48:13It does feel better

00:48:14Bijou, I noticed that you weren't actually really flat at all

00:48:18Yeah, and I feel like the feedback made you a little bit more nervous

00:48:21Get out of your head

00:48:23Yeah, it's just a little nerve-wracking being in the room

00:48:26Especially because it's Adam Levine

00:48:28I have a lot of experience singing background

00:48:30But if I want to win this battle

00:48:32I'm gonna have to step into center stage for this performance

00:48:36Find a ways to articulate the feeling I'm going through

00:48:40Just can't say I don't love you

00:48:46Cause I love you, yeah

00:48:50It's hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I heard

00:48:54Tonight I'm gonna let you know

00:48:57Let me tell the truth

00:48:59Oh baby, let me tell the truth, yeah

00:49:04You know what I'm thinking

00:49:06I see it in your eyes

00:49:08You hate that you want me

00:49:10Hate it when you cry

00:49:11You're scared to be lonely

00:49:13Especially in the night

00:49:15I'm scared that I'll miss you

00:49:17Happens every time

00:49:18I don't want this feeling

00:49:20I can't afford love

00:49:22We're trying to find our time

00:49:24To pull us apart

00:49:25It ain't working

00:49:27Cause you're perfect

00:49:28And I know that you're worth it

00:49:29I can walk away

00:49:33Even though we're going through it

00:49:37And it makes you feel alone

00:49:39And I know that I would die for you

00:49:42Yeah, baby, I would die for you

00:49:46Hey, girl

00:49:47The distance and the time between us

00:49:51It'll never change my mind

00:49:53Cause baby, I would die for you

00:49:56Oh baby, I would die for you, yeah

00:50:01I would die for you

00:50:03I would lie for you

00:50:05Keep it real with you

00:50:07Keep it real with you

00:50:07I would kill for you, my baby

00:50:10Yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:13Yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:15Yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:22Yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:27Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:30Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:35Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:36Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:38Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:40Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:40Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

00:50:40Yeah, baby, I will die for you.

00:50:44I will die for you.

00:50:50Yeah.

00:50:55We did it so much.

00:50:56Whoa!

00:50:57Yeah!

00:50:59Viju, I just loved how much connection you had with the song.

00:51:04It just looked like you wanted to be there,

00:51:06and were excited to be there, and gave us your all.

00:51:10Raleigh, I was so impressed with that.

00:51:12It was like a little bit understated in a lot of ways,

00:51:14and you seemed very in control.

00:51:15It was funny, because at the end, you were like, oh, my God.

00:51:19But during the performance, it felt like you were not nervous at all.

00:51:22Thank you, coaches.

00:51:24Adam, great battle.

00:51:25What were your thoughts?

00:51:26Man, I'm really proud of you guys.

00:51:28I think for me, the number one thing is believability.

00:51:30You really want to believe someone when they're singing a song,

00:51:33and you guys both really accomplished that,

00:51:34because you both really sang with all your heart out there today.

00:51:37The time has come. Who is the winner of this battle?

00:51:40The winner of this battle is Jali.

00:51:45Jali, congratulations. You're moving on to knockouts.

00:51:48Jali's got a killer voice.

00:51:49So soulful. She's really, really talented.

00:51:53I feel like Jali's one to watch for in future rounds.

00:51:57I'm really impressed with her.

00:51:58I liked her in the blinds, but that was way cooler.

00:52:00Oh, she was closer.

00:52:09Welcome back to the battles.

00:52:11I'm sad that Kelly can't be here today,

00:52:14but we have full trust that she's going to bring someone great to mentor us.

00:52:19So I'm excited to see who it is.

00:52:20I think I'm ready.

00:52:24I think I got the hang of this.

00:52:26All right, here we go.

00:52:28Oh, I got my shoe in case I need it.

00:52:32Is that JW in Blair?

00:52:35Hi.

00:52:35Come on over.

00:52:37Oh, my gosh.

00:52:38Seeing Jennifer Hudson was absolutely incredible.

00:52:40I was super starstruck.

00:52:41She's been in musical theater.

00:52:43She's an actress.

00:52:45And also, Dreamgirls is just one of my favorite movies.

00:52:47I love John.

00:52:49I do.

00:52:50And I love Adam.

00:52:51I do.

00:52:51But, I mean, Kelly is the queen.

00:52:54Exactly.

00:52:54Yes, and she put two country powerhouses together.

00:52:58JW and Blair, they are the old-school country mess-up.

00:53:03And they're singing Never Again Again by LeAnn Wormack.

00:53:07Tell me about yourselves.

00:53:09I'm from Southwest Georgia and currently live in Nashville.

00:53:13So you're engulfed in country.

00:53:14Oh, yeah, in my whole life.

00:53:15I can hear it in your voice.

00:53:19The blind audition was a crazy day.

00:53:22I kind of had in my head I wanted Kelly from the start.

00:53:26I don't know if you know this, but I have been on country radio.

00:53:30I want to do my own songwriting.

00:53:32And as a coach, she could really help.

00:53:34Currently, I try to write every single day.

00:53:36It's not full-time.

00:53:37I do bread deliveries in the morning.

00:53:40Oh, do you got sourdough?

00:53:41Yeah, they do make sourdough.

00:53:45My music roots come from my dad.

00:53:47He mostly sings in the choir, but he's good at karaoke, too.

00:53:52My dad's uncle was a really good piano player.

00:53:55He played with Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheck back in the 60s and 70s.

00:54:00So it's kind of crazy that maybe I get to carry on that legacy.

00:54:05Never again, again.

00:54:07For them to deliver a traditional country song, that, I think, is one of Kelly's favorites

00:54:14as well.

00:54:14That's a huge task.

00:54:16You'll break my heart, I know.

00:54:19Blair's voice, the quality of it is so beautiful.

00:54:24It just sits so well in country.

00:54:27Then just like it's ours.

00:54:29And then J.W., it's like air to him.

00:54:32I'm like, is he singing?

00:54:34Because it's coming out so effortlessly.

00:54:38Come on.

00:54:40Yes.

00:54:41I like that.

00:54:42I was hoping for a shoe.

00:54:43You know what?

00:54:45Before the shoe, the hand go up.

00:54:47Yeah, okay.

00:54:48We got to get that first.

00:54:49I said, Lord, it's up.

00:54:51That ending took me out.

00:54:53No, awesome.

00:54:54That's a compliment.

00:54:55You seem a little nervous.

00:54:56Just a little.

00:54:57But that's passion.

00:54:58That's okay.

00:54:59I use every emotion.

00:55:01I'm excited.

00:55:02You're going to see it.

00:55:03This stage is for you guys to shine.

00:55:05You earned the right to be here.

00:55:07You may want to hit, throw an extra note up.

00:55:10I didn't know that was coming, and you may want to respond to it.

00:55:12Leave room to surprise yourselves.

00:55:14Okay.

00:55:15Now, you seem to emote more emotion, and you seem

00:55:18to be concerned about her.

00:55:19But baby, this is a competition.

00:55:21Okay.

00:55:22Okay?

00:55:22I'll stop being so nice, I guess.

00:55:23Don't be so nice.

00:55:24Sorry.

00:55:25Move over, little sister.

00:55:26All right, boo.

00:55:27Get your guitar out of my face.

00:55:30How about you?

00:55:31How are you feeling, Blair?

00:55:32When I first heard this song, it reminded me when I first started singing back in Texas.

00:55:36Yeah.

00:55:36A lot of this, a lot of Dolly, a lot of Patsy Cline.

00:55:38So it really, it really just took me back to that and my West Texas roots.

00:55:44Leanne Womack actually attended school right outside of my hometown, Lubbock, Texas, at South

00:55:48Plains College.

00:55:50And a lot of the musicians that I grew up playing with actually attended the same college.

00:55:55Even my coach is a Texan, so that's exciting.

00:56:01The Blind Audition was a world win for sure.

00:56:04I did my yodeling song.

00:56:08It really just gave me that validation that what I'm doing is good.

00:56:12I feel like I'm living a dream.

00:56:14I'm just so happy that she chose a super classic country sounding song.

00:56:18I'll say never.

00:56:20I'll say never.

00:56:22It's amazing to witness.

00:56:24They almost sound like a radio record.

00:56:26I can see why Kelly put them together, but why would you make it this difficult for yourself?

00:56:32How are you going to choose?

00:56:34I don't want to know.

00:56:37That was Worlds Apart better.

00:56:40Don't question yourself.

00:56:41It felt better.

00:56:42Make Kelly proud.

00:56:43We will.

00:56:44We will.

00:56:44But don't forget, although you're singing together, you're singing for the same spot.

00:56:49Y'all understand that?

00:56:50I got it.

00:56:51I'm not ready to go home.

00:56:52I have a ton to learn.

00:56:54Jennifer Hudson's amazing, and you could tell that Kelly had talked her through things.

00:57:00I love this next song.

00:57:02But I still want to work with Kelly, and I don't want to go home before I get the chance

00:57:05to do that.

00:57:08Blair, over.

00:57:11It would definitely be heartbreaking to lose this battle.

00:57:14All right.

00:57:15Versus J.W. Griffin.

00:57:18I would definitely be happy for J.W. if it did go that way.

00:57:22J.W.

00:57:24But it is a competition after all, so may the best stand win.

00:57:28Woo!

00:57:37Welcome back to the battles at Universal Studios Hollywood.

00:57:44Oh, I love J-Dub.

00:57:46Well, I love J-W.

00:57:46Many say, yeah, they're great.

00:57:48The battle starts now.

00:57:57Never again, again.

00:58:02Once more I let you back in.

00:58:06I know how the story ends, but I can't help myself, you'll break my heart, I know, through my tears

00:58:25I'll watch you go, and just like it's always been, I'll say never

00:58:36again, again, each time you leave, I'll say I've had enough, but I must be addicted to your kind of

00:59:00love, well I swear to

00:59:06myself, I'm gonna stand my back, but one look at you, breaks my defenses down, and here comes ever again,

00:59:27again, once more I'll let you back in,

00:59:34then just like it's always been, I'll say never again, again, then just like it's always been, I'll say never

00:59:55again,

00:59:56I'll say never again, again.

01:00:09I'll say never again, again.

01:00:17I'll say never again, again.

01:00:19Yeah!

01:00:21That was so good!

01:00:23That was so good!

01:00:24That was so good!

01:00:25That was amazing!

01:00:26Oh my God!

01:00:27Great song!

01:00:28I love that song!

01:00:29Blair, I'm gonna start with you.

01:00:31It did not turn for you, and that surprises me.

01:00:33Shame on me.

01:00:35Because you're so great.

01:00:36You got real power in your voice, and I didn't hear it till now, and you were really, really wonderful

01:00:40today.

01:00:43Now, only problem, Blair, is that you went up against my guy, J-Dub.

01:00:48You have just one of my favorite voices.

01:00:51One of those all-time classic voices, and I want to own the records you haven't made yet.

01:00:56I'm a huge fan.

01:01:01What a great song choice.

01:01:03Blair, neither of us turned for you, but we're having regrets as we were listening to you.

01:01:07Never again will we not turn for you.

01:01:10Chat.

01:01:11But as Adam said, J-Dub is a very special vocalist, and we're jealous that Kelly gets to work with

01:01:19you and won this triple turn.

01:01:21She won a few triple turns, you know?

01:01:23So many.

01:01:23She may even be the champion of triple turns this season.

01:01:26But man, every note you would sing, oh man, I love J-Dub.

01:01:30Thank you, coaches!

01:01:32All right, Kel, you got a tough decision here coming up in a minute.

01:01:35Give us some thoughts on the battle first, please.

01:01:36This is one of my favorite songs ever, so thank you for just nailing it.

01:01:42And Blair, it is not easy to sing Leigh-Anne Womack.

01:01:45Yes, you have this classic country sound, so does Leigh-Anne, but she has this soulfulness and those really cool

01:01:52runs, and you have that.

01:01:54I just thought you both blended so well.

01:01:56J-Head said that she felt like y'all were a little nervous.

01:01:59That did not show today, so I'm glad that she shook that out of y'all because you did not

01:02:02look nervous at all.

01:02:04You also would make a really great duo.

01:02:08Just throwing it out there.

01:02:10I think you both are extremely talented, but I have to pick one of you.

01:02:16Kelly, the time has come.

01:02:17Who is the winner of this battle?

01:02:18The winner of this battle is J.W.

01:02:26J.W., congratulations.

01:02:28You are moved on to the knockout.

01:02:30There's just something so special about J.W.

01:02:33Oh, I love him.

01:02:34He opens his mouth and you are just at attention, and he's a storyteller.

01:02:39Great job.

01:02:40Thank you so much.

01:02:40Our love from rehearsal, by the way, I didn't hear you take it up.

01:02:44They never showed me where you took it up.

01:02:46We added that because I felt like I didn't do enough.

01:02:48I loved it.

01:02:49I loved it.

01:02:49It was really good.

01:02:50Knowing that, like that little bit of insight that he knew to change it up, to push himself, is what

01:02:56gets you to that winner's circle.

01:02:58I love you, J.W.

01:03:00I love you, too.

01:03:01I knew if we did our best, good things were going to happen on the stage, and we both gave

01:03:05our all out there.

01:03:06And I'm just, obviously, I'm happy with the outcome.

01:03:09That was a great song.

01:03:10He just sounds like, oh, he's a star.

01:03:12Like, I'm a fan.

01:03:21Welcome back.

01:03:24I remember as a young buck, auditioning for shows like this.

01:03:29Oh, you did?

01:03:30Yes.

01:03:30And I was terrified.

01:03:32It's a cool chance for them to, like, learn from somebody who's gone through it.

01:03:35All of it helped to make me the artist that I am today.

01:03:38These next singers, they're quite different, but I'm really excited for this duet.

01:03:43I paired Audie and Grace because I felt like I could find a way for their styles to meet in

01:03:48the middle.

01:03:48Grace sang Joni Mitchell, like she was transported from Woodstock or whatever.

01:03:53And Audie came in singing Bruno Mars, and his tone is very similar to Bruno Mars.

01:03:57Yeah, so I was, like, pop.

01:03:58To think that I've been singing in church and then now here in front of America, it's just crazy.

01:04:05Music is what I want to do. I have no backup plan.

01:04:08I really just want to show John I can be his next winner.

01:04:11They're going to sing Just Give Me A Reason by Pink and Nate Roos.

01:04:15I was thinking we could do, like, a more stripped-down version of it.

01:04:18I love that. Yeah, that's awesome.

01:04:24I think Audie is very, like, precise.

01:04:27What's the goal here? How do I deliver?

01:04:29Grace is cool. She's got this, like, swag even though she's 18.

01:04:33She's young, yeah.

01:04:36I think she's got a good future ahead of her.

01:04:38Beautiful.

01:04:39You have lovely tones and beautiful voices.

01:04:41I would say don't overdo the runs.

01:04:44Tone tells me a lot more than a run will ever tell me.

01:04:47Take out some of the notes.

01:04:48You were going, mm, something like that. Just, mm.

01:04:52Okay.

01:04:53I love that. Yeah.

01:04:57With your voice, it is very dynamic, right?

01:05:00When you're singing softly, you've got to eat the mic.

01:05:02Don't be afraid of it. It's there to amplify your voice.

01:05:04You were kind of emphasizing tone.

01:05:06Mm-hmm.

01:05:06So, I know you had mentioned you were in an a cappella group.

01:05:08Like, I'm going to be the music director of my a cappella group.

01:05:11Uh-huh.

01:05:11The name of my a cappella group is The Men of Last Call.

01:05:14It's really forced me to push myself as a musician and push myself as a leader.

01:05:18And now, almost graduating from Cornell and faced with this weird crossroad of,

01:05:22like, do I pursue the corporate lifestyle that I've kind of set myself up for?

01:05:26Or do I take this amazing opportunity that I've been given?

01:05:28And how do I kind of do both?

01:05:30How did you know when it was time to just fully commit to music?

01:05:33I worked a corporate job for three years out of college, and I needed to.

01:05:37Like, I didn't have parents' money to, like, keep me afloat.

01:05:40But I just never gave up on music.

01:05:42I slept less.

01:05:44I just did what I needed to do.

01:05:45Sometimes you've got to burn both ends of the candle.

01:05:48Yeah.

01:05:48And make it happen.

01:05:50I think the key is going to be getting out of their heads.

01:05:53Let's go, Adi!

01:05:55Let's go!

01:05:55Let the song do a lot of the talking.

01:05:57Let the melody do a lot of the talking.

01:05:59And then let their tone do most of the work vocally.

01:06:02Just give me a reason, just a little bit's enough.

01:06:07Just a second, we're not broken.

01:06:09Just bet, and we can learn to love again.

01:06:13I never stop, it's still written in the skulls of my heart.

01:06:18You're not broken, just bet, and we can learn to love again.

01:06:24Oh, tear ducts and runs, I'll fix it for us.

01:06:29We're collecting dust, but our love's enough.

01:06:34You're holding it in.

01:06:37And you're pouring a drink.

01:06:40Oh, nothing is as bad as it seems.

01:06:47We're complete.

01:06:49Just give me a reason, just a little bit's enough.

01:06:54Just a second, we're not broken.

01:06:56Just bet, and we can learn to love again.

01:07:00It's in the storm, it's been written in the skulls of our hearts.

01:07:05We're not broken, just bet, and we can learn to love again.

01:07:11Just give me a reason, just a little bit's enough.

01:07:15Just a second, we're not broken.

01:07:17Just a second, we're not broken.

01:07:19We can learn to love again.

01:07:39We can learn to love again.

01:07:51Oh, nice!

01:07:55Yes!

01:07:58When you started singing, I was like, that's who I'd go with.

01:08:04And then little Miss Grace comes in and I was like, oh, I'm sorry.

01:08:07It was so beautiful.

01:08:08You are one of those artists that I long for a record to come out from.

01:08:13You can't go wrong.

01:08:14I'm not going to pick a person.

01:08:17I'm sorry, John.

01:08:18You guys really disappoint me a lot.

01:08:20What?

01:08:20It happens a lot with you guys.

01:08:22He'll figure it out.

01:08:23Thank you, coaches.

01:08:24John, you've got the final decision.

01:08:26Give us some thoughts, please.

01:08:27Adi, I feel like it's always so impressive to me when guys have that kind of range.

01:08:31And you really do have just a beautiful voice and it does sound effortless.

01:08:34Grace, this was a revelation.

01:08:36We saw power and you were so compelling on stage.

01:08:40It just felt like you belonged up there.

01:08:42Thank you so much.

01:08:44John, you've got a tough decision to make here.

01:08:46Who is the winner of this battle?

01:08:48The winner of this battle is Grace.

01:08:51Grace, congratulations!

01:08:53Adi vs. Grace was so good.

01:08:54I just felt like Grace's presence on stage felt like she rose to the occasion.

01:08:59Beautiful job.

01:09:00I'm excited to work with Grace in the Knockouts.

01:09:02I'm curious to see what she'll do next.

01:09:04I could not stop listening and watching her.

01:09:13Welcome back to The Voice Battle of Champions.

01:09:17We really met at a festival.

01:09:19You guys put out your first record.

01:09:21I loved it.

01:09:21And I was like, I'm going to go out of my way.

01:09:23I remember seeing you guys and being like, oh, those are good Charlotte guys.

01:09:26They're super cool.

01:09:27Now we're in it.

01:09:28I mean, since we started the dad life.

01:09:30That's when the relationship really congealed.

01:09:33Yeah, real life.

01:09:34Now we've got a bunch of dirty diapers.

01:09:35That's right.

01:09:36I was changing diapers last night.

01:09:37Anyway, now that we've talked about duty, let's bring out some singers.

01:09:42Moses and Alexia.

01:09:43All right.

01:09:44Two beasts.

01:09:44Tell me about them.

01:09:45They're so good.

01:09:46Powerhouses, big voices.

01:09:47Okay.

01:09:47I was not surprised that I was going to be partnered with you.

01:09:51Really?

01:09:51I told everybody that I was going to be partnered with you.

01:09:53Really?

01:09:54Yeah, because our sounds are kind of similar.

01:09:57We're both R&B souls.

01:09:59I just found out that we're both Libras.

01:10:01And so we're both over thinkers.

01:10:03We're both a little extra.

01:10:05But we vibed really well because he understood me in a way that I don't think anybody else would.

01:10:12How do you feel like we're about to finally do this and we think we've been working for?

01:10:16I'm stressed.

01:10:16I am too.

01:10:17When this is really what you live and breathe, there are no words to describe how much pressure you feel.

01:10:22This is the grandest stage I've ever been on.

01:10:24So to be able to have conquered the blind audition, I already feel like I've mastered another level of artistry.

01:10:34I heard the R&B.

01:10:36I heard the gospel.

01:10:36I heard rock and roll.

01:10:37I heard it all.

01:10:38Let's go do this.

01:10:39Let's do it.

01:10:40Adam incorporates a lot of different genres in his performance style and that's something that I've always done.

01:10:45I'm ready to show him that he made the right decision and turn it for me.

01:10:48Let's go.

01:10:53Let's go.

01:10:55Let's go.

01:10:57Let's go.

01:10:58Let's go.

01:11:24Let's go.

01:11:27Let's go.

01:11:28Let's go.

01:11:44Let's go.

01:11:48Let's go.

01:11:50Let's go.

01:11:55Let's go.

01:11:58Let's go.

01:11:59Let's go.

01:12:09Let's go.

01:12:12Let's go.

01:12:24Let's go.

01:12:29Let's go.

01:12:35Let's go.

01:12:42Let's go.

01:12:49Let's go.

01:12:52Let's go.

01:12:54Let's go.

01:12:59Let's go.

01:13:02Let's go.

01:13:03Just do a little bit.

01:13:04Yeah.

01:13:04Yeah, you can feel it from us.

01:13:06Take it off.

01:13:06It's like, you're Adam and you're Benji.

01:13:09Like ahh!

01:13:10I feel the same way.

01:13:11Man, we are losing it right now.

01:13:13We wanna jump out of our body for real.

01:13:15Well, that's good.

01:13:15Use that.

01:13:16You gotta use that.

01:13:16Yeah, they gotta channel it.

01:13:17There's no mistake you could make that could be worse than letting the fear of making the mistake

01:13:22in the door.

01:13:23Ah!

01:13:23Right?

01:13:24Perfection is a dangerous way to look at things.

01:13:27That's why he's my phone call, my one phone call.

01:13:30Adam said, nobody's perfect.

01:13:33And I don't know why it got me today,

01:13:35but it was like a big weight lifted off my shoulders

01:13:38because I was so nervous.

01:13:42I think this experience is a really big joy for my family

01:13:46because I don't know if anybody besides a couple

01:13:50of my uncles have made it out of Irvington, Alabama.

01:13:53And so for me to actually continue pursuing my career

01:13:58and never giving up, I think they're really proud of me.

01:14:01What would you say to someone that pulls from a lot

01:14:03of different influences and genres,

01:14:05but wants to have continuity in how they present themselves?

01:14:07When I was a kid and I started writing songs

01:14:09and then got a record deal and then made an album,

01:14:12all along the way, I felt like I was still discovering

01:14:15who I was.

01:14:16That journey never ends.

01:14:18If it's genuine and sincere,

01:14:20I think people will really respond to it.

01:14:21That's confirmation.

01:14:22Awesome.

01:14:24I wasn't expecting half of what he said

01:14:26and it was so genuine.

01:14:27I was on the verge of tears a couple of times.

01:14:29For me personally, I just have a lot to prove to myself.

01:14:32I had a really bad stint with substance abuse.

01:14:35I was on the verge of quitting music,

01:14:37but I worked on myself.

01:14:39I got better.

01:14:39I healed.

01:14:40So to be sitting in front of Adam

01:14:42and he's affirming me in this way.

01:14:44Oh, good night.

01:14:47All right, let's do it again.

01:14:48It's going to be a long night.

01:14:51Alexia and Moses, super special.

01:14:54Really complement each other.

01:14:55That was my favorite part of the day today.

01:14:56Yeah, yeah.

01:14:58You found another.

01:14:59This is definitely the hardest decision,

01:15:01I think, of the whole bunch.

01:15:02Mostly because you just love the collaboration.

01:15:04It's like you don't want it to break up.

01:15:10Yeah, that was good.

01:15:13Okay, Moses, the last little run there.

01:15:14What was that about?

01:15:15I don't know, something happened.

01:15:17Alexia, there's little parts of your runs.

01:15:19I hear a little Lauren Hill in you.

01:15:20I love a little Lauren now.

01:15:21Which, I mean, dang, like.

01:15:23It's really fun to watch you guys get into your confidence.

01:15:26On that one, the energy just went up even another notch.

01:15:29Yeah, it was great.

01:15:30I mean, it keeps getting better.

01:15:31Thank you so much, Adam.

01:15:32And I'm going to be sad, too, because I put you all together.

01:15:34Like, that's what we said.

01:15:36You're going for the win.

01:15:37You see those two other coaches over there?

01:15:39Legend, Clarkson?

01:15:40Yep.

01:15:40Dead meat.

01:15:42We're coming for you.

01:15:43Yeah.

01:15:44Toast.

01:15:53Welcome back to the Battles.

01:15:56Logan.

01:15:58Hi, George Michael.

01:16:00Let's go.

01:16:01This battle begins right now.

01:16:12Robin, he was a friend of mine.

01:16:18And he could sing the song.

01:16:22His heart in every line.

01:16:26Ooh, nothing.

01:16:35Nice.

01:16:36He opened up our mind.

01:16:40And I still can hear him say, ooh.

01:16:45Oh, talk to me so you can see what's going on.

01:16:53Hey, yeah.

01:16:55Say you sing your song forever, ever, evermore.

01:17:03There's going to be some sweet sounds coming down on the night shift.

01:17:12Oh, I bet you sing it.

01:17:15Oh, I bet you're full of pride.

01:17:19Oh, I bet you're full of pride.

01:17:21Oh, I bet you're full of pride.

01:17:43Oh, I bet you're full of pride.

01:17:53Oh, yeah.

01:17:56Oh, I bet you're full of pride.

01:18:03Oh, yeah.

01:18:04You found another home.

01:18:07I know you're not alone on the night shift.

01:18:18Oh

01:18:42Oh

01:18:44What I'm talking about

01:18:46Hello, hello, hello

01:18:48That's what I'm talking about

01:18:49That was so cool

01:18:51Alexia, your low part of your voice is so beautiful

01:18:55Thank you

01:18:56The little ache on your notes, ma'am

01:18:58Yes, the rasp in your voice

01:18:59You just are such a soulful, beautiful vocalist

01:19:03I'm still very upset you're not on my team

01:19:05I'm not sad, but

01:19:06And then Moses, I felt like that was a revelation from you today

01:19:10Your voice has a vibe and an energy to it

01:19:13And I felt like your stage presence was very contagious

01:19:16You just looked like a star up there

01:19:18You really showed out, sir

01:19:20Thank you so much, John

01:19:21Moses, you surprised the hell out of me

01:19:23That was really, really good, man

01:19:24You did a great job

01:19:25Thank you so much

01:19:26I thought you were good in the blinds

01:19:27But this is by far my favorite performance of yours

01:19:29Like, wait a minute

01:19:30Y'all didn't know what I could do in the blinds

01:19:32Let me show you

01:19:34Alexia

01:19:37That ache in your voice

01:19:38It's like this beautiful mix of singing

01:19:41But like preaching and talking

01:19:42And every part of the message

01:19:43You realize that you are the vessel for something bigger than yourself

01:19:46And it is so well done

01:19:48And I am a giddy little school kid

01:19:51Every time you come on stage

01:19:53If I had to choose

01:19:54I'd go more like you just cause the blinds

01:19:56But Moses, you did a really great job

01:20:00Thank you so much, Cody

01:20:01Thank you, coaches

01:20:02All right, Adam

01:20:03Tough decision coming up

01:20:04Give us some thoughts on that battle first

01:20:06First of all, you know I love you both

01:20:07So it makes my decision like that much more impossible

01:20:10Which is a good thing

01:20:11I'm so happy that you guys caught on to Moses

01:20:14Because also just beyond your amazing voice by the way

01:20:16Which is so different

01:20:17But just your spirit

01:20:19Like your vibe up there

01:20:20Literally one of the best vibrations ever

01:20:23And Alexia, talk about the ache in your voice

01:20:26Literally there are just moments when I listen to you sing

01:20:28That just make me want to cry

01:20:29It's beautiful what you do

01:20:31It's like Gladys Knight

01:20:32It's just so elevated

01:20:34And it's so nuanced

01:20:35And it's so different

01:20:36But also rooted in something we all know

01:20:39And can feel

01:20:40You are just a gift

01:20:41And you both definitely deserve

01:20:43To move forward

01:20:45I'm just stalling at this point

01:20:46Cause I love y'all

01:20:47And I really don't want to

01:20:49Decisions, decisions

01:20:50I don't want to do this

01:20:51So I quit

01:20:54Goodbye everybody

01:20:55It's been nice

01:20:56I appreciate it

01:20:57It was a good run

01:20:58Got a decision here

01:20:59Oh man

01:21:00Two great singers

01:21:00Awesome battle

01:21:01There's no loser here

01:21:02There's no one loses this one

01:21:03Who is the winner of this battle?

01:21:06Um

01:21:08Alright

01:21:12The winner of this battle

01:21:15Is Alexia

01:21:17Alexia, congratulations

01:21:18You're moving on to the knockouts

01:21:20Of Team Adam

01:21:21Alexia is one of my favorite vocalists

01:21:24Her voice makes me want to weep

01:21:25It's so beautiful

01:21:26And emotional

01:21:26And raw and broken

01:21:27But also so strong

01:21:29And fortified

01:21:30It's like

01:21:31It's like all of the things

01:21:32That a voice could possibly have

01:21:33All in one voice

01:21:34I love him

01:21:35You know we love you

01:21:35I feel like Alexia

01:21:36Could definitely win the show

01:21:37Coach, just let me remind you

01:21:38That Moses is available to steal

01:21:40Moses, anything you want to say

01:21:41To your coach Adam?

01:21:42Thank you for seeing me

01:21:43Thank you for taking a chance on me

01:21:45It was an honor to be a part of the team

01:21:46And the time that we did have together

01:21:48You poured a lot into me

01:21:49And I'll never be the same

01:21:50So thank you so, so much

01:21:52Give it up for Moses Chi, everybody

01:21:54Yeah

01:21:56Oh, hey

01:21:58Nothing to always lose

01:22:00We got a steal

01:22:02We got a steal

01:22:06John Legend

01:22:07Moses was incredible

01:22:10He was just radiating

01:22:11Like positive vibes

01:22:12Good energy

01:22:14Star power

01:22:16Woo

01:22:18That kind of light on the show

01:22:19Needs to continue to shine

01:22:21I can't let you go home, sir

01:22:22Moses, you are back in this competition

01:22:24I am so looking forward to working with Moses

01:22:27In the knockouts

01:22:28I can't wait to see where his taste is

01:22:30And what kind of song he wants to sing next

01:22:32Yes

01:22:33I'm excited to coach him

01:22:36I'm so happy to do that

01:22:37I'm so happy

01:22:38I wasn't expecting to

01:22:39But then he did that

01:22:40And I was like, hey

01:22:41No, he did a great job

01:22:42It was really good in rehearsal

01:22:43Yeah

01:22:44But that was crazy

01:22:44I'm still in the competition

01:22:45I said I was a good home

01:22:47And I'm not

01:22:50Thank you

01:22:52Oh

01:22:53Welcome to Team Legend

01:22:54You see how happy Luna and Miles were?

01:22:56You guys were the most excited

01:22:58Good boy

01:22:59Good boy

01:23:00Watching Bambi so excited was amazing

01:23:04Pat on the back

01:23:04I made you happy

01:23:05Pat, pat

01:23:25We're not the first of all

01:23:30It's going to be nice

01:23:30We love you

01:23:32As you even know

01:23:33It's looking real

01:23:42We have a place

01:23:43We're coming

01:23:44We have a place

01:23:45We're coming

01:23:45You

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