Both Whitney Houston and Johnny Cash are evoked in the top 10 performances.
Yes, the dudesare in the majority, but DaNica Shirey is an imposing force.
However, she is matched by Craig Wayne Boyd, who continues to deliver high grade work.
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The coaches also brought in some fun mentors.
Gwen had Christina Aguilera, who is gearing up foranother turn as a coach.
Blake tapped Colbie Caillat while Adam got Fall Out Boys Patrick Stump.
Still no one could top Pharrell: He had Diana Ross.
But enough about the coaches, lets get to the performances.
For me, its a tight race betweenDamienandMatt McAndrew.
McAndrew sang Coldplays Fix You, a.k.a.
thesong Aaron Sorkin uses to make you cry.
He also showed an uncanny ability to work the crowd, which segued into some overt hamminess.
He hugged a woman and said hey to an audience member in the middle of the song.
Who was that lady over there?
McAndrew didnt know her.
Damien was also spectacular, singing Stevie Wonders You and I.
Simpler is better sometimes, and McAndrew could probably learn from that.
He felt overwhelmed by the stagecraft.
Team Gwen
Gwen is the other coach with three contestants left.
Perhaps this is a matter of taste, butAnita Antoinettewas the standout on her team.
Antoinette, outfitted in a Janelle Monae-esque get up, sang a reggae-inflected version of Passengers Let Her Go.
It was obvious Antoinette was having a great timeI guess youre having fun, huh?
He wasnt wearing socks though, a fact that Gwen liked.
Team Pharrell
Although Pharrell only has two contestants left, they are a wildly impressive two.
Shirey did not disappoint.
Thats not to sayPharrells other contestant, Luke Wade, was no slouch either.
Boyd took Johnny Cashs I Walk The Line and made it completely his own.
The song was barely recognizable, but that wasnt a bad thing.
He slowed it down and honed in on its power and his own.
That sustained walk at the end?
The baby of the competition, 16-year-oldReagan James, didnt fare as well.
She made the choice to take on Iggy Azaelas Fancy, singing through the rap portions.
Unfortunately, she was probably the weakest link this episode.
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