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Adele Night Predictions:   Emmy - Make You Feel My Love Julia - Rolling In The Deep Abi- Someone Like You McKenna- Hometown Glory Jack- Easy On Me Triston- Rumour Has It Will- Hello

1. Nathan Chester - I seem to be his biggest fan on this forum, but that just makes me root for him more honestly. Maybe its his theater experience, but the dude is unmatched in terms of just selling every song choice. His KO song would’ve been corny in most people’s hands, but he made it feel sincere. His PO then solidified him as my favorite. Not sure about his winning chances but I just know he’s gonna kill it every round.   2. Karen Waldrup - Now here’s a country female I can 100% get behind! Following a so-so showing in the Blinds, she’s been nothing short of excellent ever since. She’s got a great tone, and she really knows how to make her moments count. I would honestly love a Karen win this season, may she end the streak of country females coming in 2nd/3rd.   3. Asher Havon - In terms of serving consistently excellent vocals, I think he’s got everyone beat. His level of control with his runs, head voice, and lower register is quite frankly insane. The only thing I can fault him for is that he picks emotional songs but doesn’t really sing with emotion. I would’ve loved his PO even more had it not felt weirdly empty emotionally.   4. Madison Curbelo - I think what puts Madison above Bryan for me is that my least favorite performance from her ended up being the first one rather than the latest one. Her cover of “Landslide” was seriously the first one since Chloe’s that I actively liked. Her tone is pure and she just radiates on stage.   5. Bryan Olesen - Feels weird putting him this low, since his BA and Battle were both excellent, but his lack of a KO really hurt his momentum. Also, I wasn’t as high on his Playoff performance as others. I preferred everyone above him and some of the people below him in that regard. I would prefer if he stayed away from 80s karaoke.   6. L. Rodgers - Like with Maddi and Tae, I feel like L. has yet to have her certified Voice Moment™. However, her consistent vocals and gorgeous tone are enough to keep me rooting for her. Here’s hoping she gets a ballad better than a Pink song from 2022.   7. Tae Lewis - Very underappreciated vocalist, and I wish I could rank him higher, but this is a stacked Top 12 and he just hasn’t stood out as much in comparison to some others. Regardless, I love what he has to bring to the table. His energy is infectious and his range is incredible.   8. Maddi Jane - While she is clearly the strongest member of Team Chance, I feel like she’s yet to find the perfect song that will truly let her shine. “Stay” was her best performance, but it’s just so overdone that the impact is neutered. I think upbeat could definitely work for her, but “Escapism” and “New Rules” didn’t feel quite right.   9. Josh Sanders - Great vocalist, I don’t really have anything negative to say. I just prefer everyone I ranked above him.   10. Zoe Levert - Seems like IDF has done a complete 180 on her but I’ve accepted that I’ll probably just never get on the Zoe train. She has improved sure but stylistically and tonally I’m still not really a big fan. Maybe it’s just that I have higher standards for indie girls since that’s the type of music I often listen to?   11. Serenity Arce - I personally think she has a lot of potential, but as the youngest contestant here by quite a bit, I just think she’s too green to compete with most of these people. Her Playoff was a step in the right direction, but I don’t foresee her climbing up the ranks any time soon.   12. Nadege - Not only has she had just two solo performances up to this point due to the Playoff Pass, but both of those were mediocre vocals at best. Her Battle was her best showing, and even then she was kinda overshadowed by Maddi. She has a pretty tone and can make intriguing vocal choices but that’s about all she has going for her.

Desz and Dana Monique, the duo I didn't know I needed    

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6XQKulLORt/?igsh=cmd6aTZubHcyOWNh   Clip of her singing respect by Aretha. Absolutely killed it