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He's no Snoop, but Ed Sheeran has been doing a good job as a mentor.

Another killer arrangement coming from him. Love that he went more stripped down than in his blind. Great steal. Good chance at a PV if he does something like this in POs.

Its an extremely tall order. Not saying none of these peeps could sing it but its just too risky.

Whoever gets it is a bus target.

Pretty much the two most respected in the country field (Alongside Dolly and Johnny Cash, of course). Jones has the most acclaimed country song of all time (He Stopped Loving Her Today), and Strait is called "The King" of country.

Interestingly enough, they were the first Team Ariana live Playoffs contestants shown. Their blind aired on Sep 21, we literally haven't heard them sing a full performance for more than a month. Easily the longest gap out of anyone in the Top 20.

Right after last night's twist, I was gonna make a "Carson's back" joke to confuse everyone...

Like I said when I found out Carson did George Strait, he likely did "Heartland". That's fiddle galore. Its a b***h of a song to sing, considering the big name that recorded it and adding to the fact that its fast and the key demands a low tone. Kenzie struggled with it last season, and he has a lower voice than Carson. Add to the fact that Carson played the fiddle while singing, which is HARD. He probably would have fared better just with a guitar.

Really? Wow. Now I'm thinking if Blake chose Taylor Swift over George Strait...there was a reason behind it lol.

So Peedy was shown, and Jeremy is part of Kelly's only pairing next week on a 2 hr video, so in logic it would be Lana vs Carson. On the other hand, there is a comeback likely happening, and the most obvious Blake returnee would be Carson. If it happens, they obviously won't montage his KO. I officially have no clue. We'll see next Monday lol.

If they air Carson, Minivan is likely gonna excuse him because of the fiddle. I expect him to excel in that area.

It might just be me, but I don't see Vaughn changing anything for Team Ariana if he comes back.

Carson has something in Oct 31, but since lives start Nov 8, it seems slightly more plausible. That being said, I'm not sure about rehearsals and everything. I'm sure the Top 20 already has rehearsed with the band at some point now.

Updated: Ryleigh/David surpassed Hailey/TCS in both views and react on FB.

If Carson is Blake's comeback, then no way they montage him next week.

If I'm correct , Ariana mentioned the app a week ago. The other three are just mentioning a plot twist and asking to tune in.

On FB, so far, Hailey/TCS is leading on views tonight but Ryleigh/David surpassed them on reacts.

1. Samuel Harness: Great control of low notes balanced by a killer rasp. Love his changes to the melody and this was all around a fantastic showing. 2. David Vogel: Creativity here, people. Love the clarity of his tone and how he made it his own. Great steal for Legend. 3. Ryleigh Plank: Started a bit shaky in the lower register but killed it once she went high. Lots of charisma too. 4. Hailey Mia : Good, mature performance of a mature song. Not really my cup of tea but she did what she needed to do. 5. BrittanyBree: The most unexpected underdelivery of the week. A smooth song choice didnt do her gritty, raspy tone any favors. 6. The Cunningham Sisters: Started off nice but got pretty messy later and never really recovered.

That would suck, honestly. But it does make sense.

Brittany Bree - Best Part - 6.75 Samuel Harness - Bruises - 9.25 Hailey Mia - Arcade - 7.75 The Cunningham Sisters - Oceans - 6.5 Ryleigh Plank - Midnight Sky - 8 David Vogel - Lose You To Love Me - 9

Yeah, didnt realize that another one was made first lol.

Oh damn, didnt realize there was a thread for this already lol.

Yep.

John Legend says we'll be voting. Plot twist: Which gift should I give to my contestants next season? Should the Welcome To Team Legend ballad return or we stick with the robes? Vote!