The competition is finally heating up as live rounds began last night on The Voice. Live means anything can happen including coach Blake Shelton asking Miley Cyrus to come in and twerk on contestant Nic Hawk and a surprise wedding announcement from one of the contestants.
The country coach joined fellow coaches Adam Levine and CeeLo Green in their throne sized red seats to watch Christina Aguilera and Flo Rida open the show with a performance of How I Feel.
The attention quickly turned the contestants as Team Adam and Team Blake competitors took the stage to sing for your votes. The coaches no longer have say over who stays and who goes. So how did it all pan out
Up fist Outlaw country artist Shelbie Z. Team Blake Song Fancy by Reba McEntire
Shelbie Z. had more to celebrate than just making it onto the live shows the Alabama native married her sweetheart to the tune of coach Blake Shelton s Boys Round Here on September 14th. However instead of choosing a love song the former beauty pageant contestant belted out a country rock song with plenty of growl.
I love your growls and when you get on that stage you deliver Aguilera said as she reluctantly complimented three time Voice winner Shelton.
Coach Blake reckoned the singer could easily be confused with one of the most successful country artists on the charts today should someone have just woken from a coma to watch her performance. Huh Confusion aside all coaches agreed the outlaw county singer delivered.
Next up Tech geek turned singer James Wolpert Team Adam Song A Case of You by Joni Mitchell
The former Apple store employee impressed all four coaches with his acoustic rendition of Joni Mitchell s A Case of You.
Coach Adam Levine said Wolpert looks like a stock broker but he can sing Boston Joni Mitchell and Jack White. Shelton noted the singer had guts to sing an acoustic song on The Voice stage and couldn t understand how one could be a geek and be that awesome at the same time.
Third time s a charm Entertainer Nic Hawk Team Blake Song Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
Coach Blake chose Blurred Lines for his team s resident entertainer. Hawk took the song head on including T.I. s rap in the middle of the tune. Shelton was so invested in making the performance as entertaining as possible even joked we re going to try and get Miley Cyrus to come in and twerk on you.
Aguilera was particularly impressed with Hawk s ability to sing rap and dance at the same time. CeeLo said Hawk did the record proud.
Shelton was also pleased with his team member's performance but felt there was one thing missing. You did everything you can do as a performer and I can t think of another element besides boobs that you could have thrown into that.
A performance with soul Ray Boudreaux Team Blake Song Home by Marc Broussard
The single dad stayed true to his roots and chose a Swamp Pop song with soul for his first live performance. Performing Home by Marc Broussard Boudreaux scored high points with all four coaches.
I loved it Aguilera said.
Another Team Blake performance Austin Jenckes Team Blake Song She talks to Angels by the Black Crowes
Jenckes blew the coaches and audience away with his rendition of She Talks to Angels by the Black Crowes. The coaches praised him for his effortless strength and ability to put his entire heart into each performance.
The only criticism came from Levine who said he based on Jenckes size was shocked to discover from the pre taped video package that the singer rode scooters and not Harleys. He offered to take the contestant for a ride along with Voice host Carson Daly.
It takes a confident man to ride a moped Coach Blake said in defense of his team member.
Next to take the stage Grey Team Adam Song Still Into You by Paramore
Coach Adam chose Paramore s Still Into You for Grey so the singer could show off her rocker side. Although the performance clearly had pitch issues the coaches gave Grey positive reviews.
You're awesome grey you really are said Shelton.
Next up Will Champlin Team Adam Song Secrets by One Republic
Originally a Team Christina member Champlin had a lot to prove after nearly making it through the battle and knockout rounds. His rendition of One Republic s Secrets proved why Levine saved the singer during the knockouts.
You deserve to be here just as much as anyone else Levine told Champlin.
Another great performance Preston Pohl Team Adam Song Nothin on You by B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
Pohl has consistently been a favorite among all four coaches and last night s performance was no exception.
I m blown away man Shelton said. The pitch and your passion when you re performing. I mean gosh.
Coach Adam was especially proud of Pohl s performance. I m not sure there s anybody in the competition with something as unique as what you have. No one sounds like Preston.
Second to last Cole Vosbury Team Blake Song Maggie May by Rod Stewart
The bearded singer took on Rod Stewart s Maggie May for his first live performance. The song choice paid off as Coach Adam admitted he was stupid for not turning his chair for the singer during the blind auditions.
I've regretted not turning around for you ever since I didn't turn around for you Levine said. I'm stupid.
Shelton even predicated that Vosbury may be the guy who could win this whole thing.
Last but not least Tessanne Chin Team Adam Song Many Rivers to Cross by Jimmy Cliff
Chin was the clear winner last night earning herself a standing ovation from Coach Adam. She ended the song on an emotional note crying tears of happiness that Aguilera said were well deserved.
Tune in tonight to watch Team CeeLo and Team Christina perform live. The results from both nights air on Thursday.
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