Were liiiiiiive, babies.
That means seven of the performers below will be singing for the last time.
Call me cold-hearted, but its about time we trimmed the fat a little.
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Okay, enough stalling, lets see how our Top 20 performed this evening.
TEAM BLAKE
Ricky Duran, Small Town by John MellencampRickys getting back to basics with his guitar!
Gwen notes just how natural and professional he looks up there throughout the performance.
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Even Johns critique is just like, Well, that was unexpected which is neither good nor bad.
Basically, my notes were: What is happening here?
She was coming off such a high with Wicked Game.
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Why, Cali, why?
You definitely need to enjoy country to get behind Gracees voice the yodel!
but I think everyone can agree that the girl knows how to pick songs that fit her perfectly.
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That matched up with her long, white dress, I was feeling the Miss Havisham of it all.
Kat gets the first standing ovation from the coaches tonight, and its definitely warranted.
No one sounds like Kat and shes telling the stories of these songs in ways no one else can.
Ricky has always had great performance value, and thats no different here.
So, theres that.
If anyone could own this Janet hit, it is Rose Short.
You guys, she did more than own it, she annihilated it.
It was sexy and fun with a vicious edge.
Were all excited about Rose!
Kyndal Inskeep, 10,000 Hours Dan + Shay and Justin BieberGwen loves the style in Kyndals unique voice.
That Kyndals voice is unique?
Should Kyndal maybe have leaned more into her stylization for stand out?
I guess well find out tomorrow!
Gwens team has some heavy hitters, so well see if Joana has done enough here.
It is the only version of Get Here that I accept.
Myracles version is, of course, great.
FOR ALL OF US.
I was waiting for it to have one big moment, but I am still waiting.
Still, he recovers and his vocal performance is not at all hindered.
Seriously, Shanes voice is, well, Id like to be wrapped up in it, frankly.
The thing thats still missing, however, is in Shanes performance.
Hello Sunday, Hello by AdeleHow!
A blessing and a curse!
Max Boyle, Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa IrglovaMAX BOYLE FOR EVERYTHING!
Just a typical Monday night, you guys!
It seems it was Coach Kelly who pushed him to take on this Reba classic and he was hesitant.
Another country classic done and done.
Its a lighter performance than one might expect, but that doesnt mean she skimps on the vocals.
It might not be a showstopper, but if proves Khalea has versatility.
Versatility isnt the sexiest thing to vote for, but one never knows!
John gushes about it in his post-performance response.
As good as those are, Alex also really shines in those Alicia Keys-worthy high notes.
The boys got range!
I wish all five of Team Legends artists could move forward.
Marybeth Byrd, Love Me Like You Do by Ellie GouldingKill me with this performance, would ya?
Even Marybeths coach is completely taken aback with how good it is.
Plus, watching this country-leaning artist go full pop is kind of fun.
Team Legend has some much showier artists, but Marybeth remains my favorite voice on his team.
It is insanity inThe Voicestudio when Will finishes.
Wills very charming and this song choice is smart if hes going after the teen vote.
I mean, hell have plenty of time.
No one else could handle it.
Sounds impossible, I know.
Twenty artists, 20 performances.
We did it, friends!
We made it to the end of the Live Playoffs.
Now, all that awaits is tomorrow nights results show, also known asThe VoiceBloodbath.
Who do you think will survive?
Who should we be worried about?
Can I like go back and listen to Rose Short do Janet Jackson one more time?
