AngelaKD

We don’t know what the rules were for the round. I have noticed that the first audition tends to get a lot of originals, and then later on, but in HW there just aren’t as many. It may have to do with there being an audience for showcase. It’s a lot harder to get the crowd going with a completely unfamiliar song.

Gabby Barrett’s family were pretty awful.

Blake was NOT a household name in America when he got the Voice gig. He was pretty unknown outside of country music circles. If the stories are true, they asked Reba (and probably a lot of other country artists) to do it before they offered it to Blake.

The line between uptempo and ballad is pretty nebulous on the show, so I’m just suggesting songs and people can put them in whatever category they think fits. Lila— Carnival by Natalie Merchant, Love Song by Sara Bareilles Duet—Ordinary People by John Legend Jacquie—Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton Duet—Because of You by Kelly Clarkson and Reba Huntley—Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood by the Animals (slowed down version a la Nina Simone), One Headlight by the Wallflowers Mara—Same Old Love by Selena Gomez, Harden My Heart by Quarterflash Ruby—I’m Sorry by Brenda Lee

What? This tradition doesn’t exist on the Voice I‘ve been watching.

The alum who could make the best use of a performance slot is Libianca. She just dropped an EP on 12/8 and she has a hit song.

These people are idiots. Where are the performance slots for alums with record deals and actual music to promote?

He came in dead last, 26/26. He probably had to leave the country, lol.

Fun fact: Cian Ducrot (see audition #4 this week) was a no-turn on S5 of the Voice UK. And he sang a Maroon 5 song.

Libianca performed her viral hit People at the #SpotifyWrapped concert in London. Her debut EP is dropping tomorrow 12/8.

It’s not highest to lowest, but it’s 100% not random. They try to call at least one from each team before they call a second from the same team. Hey may also call someone last when they aren’t to motivate their voters or call someone early to lull their voters into a false sense of security.

Secret? This is her 3rd tv show. She SHOULD have a fan base.

I Hope isn’t current. It’s about 4 years old

If Jacquie is singing a current female country artist, I’d say her likeliest choices are Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson or Megan Moroney. Possibly Ashley McBryde or Gabby Barrett.

Tanner has grown on me. I think he’d be a worthy finalist.

Jordan’s numbers were extra viral, but the show was still relevant then. The prior season’s winner also had great numbers. To go viral when no one gives two craps about the show is a much bigger deal.

This is actually the right role for Chance. He can help them with their performances without having any decision making power.

She’s like a different person when she’s not dressed in her performance “uniform”.

I agree as far as her Playoff performance. She sounded strained in the places she should have sounded smooth. I believe John eliminated her because he knew the lives would expose her even more. His top 3 have the best ability to give a good performance under the pressure of live tv.

What happened to Lila? She looks like she aged 10 years between her BA and this performance.

That’s what made it a SUPER Save, not a regular Save.

Even when WGWGs don’t win outright, they still get farther than they should and have an easy time doing it. There’s always one in the finale.

Yes, that’s what “completely edited her out” means.

It was harder for guys with guitars to dominate when guitars weren’t allowed.

They completely edited Reba out. Not even a reaction shot. I wonder what she said!