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Mark Burnett's singing competition takes away everything about music... except the voice. Recaps by Chico Alexander, GSNN
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Knockout Round #2 Two of the four teams for Live Shows have been locked in by the coaches, Team Adam and Team Shakira. Tonight, 16 more talented singers will learn their fate, as we move closer and closer to turning it over to you, America. Welcome to the Knockout Round!
As a reminder, the coach will set the sudden death showdowns sight unseen. The singers will be in control of their own fate, because they will be in control of their own song choice. The rule is simple: sing each song as if it were your last. First up... #TEAMBLAKE: Savannah Berry vs. Justin Rivers Both of these country artists have a pop twist, but which is the best of both worlds? Savannah will add a twang to Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me". She's a writer, but did she write herself into a corner? Former Christian artist Justin Rivers will invoke his spirit into "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. ANOTHER big risk. Usher says that Savannah's a transcender, but Justin won the round. Shakira is also won by the note that shook the heavens. Adam calls Justin "the biggest surprise". BLAKE CHOOSES: Justin (@justinrivers). #TEAMUSHER: Josiah Hawley vs. Jess Kellner Both of these prodigies have distinctive tones, but can they translate that into character? Josiah's going for a chick song, "Back to Black" by the late great Amy Winehouse. Meanwhile, hairdresser Jess is going to try and dress up "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison... singing about her mom. Anyone who reads this site knows that that is one of my favorite songs of the last 10 years, and that I will immediately put my foot on the throat of anyone who messes this up. Adam thought they should've done each other's songs (C-Note: AGREED). Blake thought the performances were calculated, but liked Jess' song choice. USHER CHOOSES: Josiah (@JosiahHawley) #TEAMBLAKE: Holly Tucker vs. Luke Edgemon They both have a gospel background and can really project, but will the Baylor marcher or the pastor's kid from Carolina win this battle? Holly sings "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw, hoping to tug at heartstrings and Blake's forte. Luke is just going to be Luke singing "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry. It's not up to me, but I predict a trip back to Fayetteville. Usher thought that Luke's song choice was "difficult" to connect with. Shakira did connect with it. Adam thought Holly killed, but he really liked Luke's version of "Teenage Dream", thinking that there's more to see. BLAKE CHOOSES: Holly (@HollyTMusic) Meanwhile, the coaches discuss Blake's pick, calling him an idiot. #TEAMUSHER: Audrey Karrasch vs. Michelle Chamuel Both had an idea as to what they wanted to do on the show. The former model wanted to be a pop star. Audrey will follow that up with "How to Love" by Lil' Wayne. The offbeat nerdy indie rocker will counter that with "Raise Your Glass" by P!nk. After giving Usher 20 man push-ups. Before we get to the judges, let me say this about Audrey. OUCH. MY EARS. THEY BLEED. Okay. Shakira said that Michelle was "precise". Adam thought that Michelle really performed and was unique. Blake said that Audrey started shaky and never really recovered. USHER CHOOSES: Michelle (@MichelleChamuel) #TEAMBLAKE: Danielle Bradbery vs. Taylor Beckham Blake calls this "so cute, but so deadly." We have a young country artist in Danielle vs. a young pop artist in Taylor. Danielle picks "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood. She knows how to play the game. Meanwhile, Taylor and Blake are "going to make Usher look so foolish" (remember, she was a steal) by singing "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna. Usher thought that Taylor didn't pick a song that did her proper justice, while Danielle took control. Shakira didn't think Danielle was nervous. Adam calls her a natural. BLAKE CHOOSES: Danielle (@dbradbery) #TEAMUSHER: C Perkins vs. Vedo Both are R&B singers, but Usher can only focus on one. C lost his battle, but with one of the greatest moments of the series, Usher stole him. He'll try and return the factor with "She Ain't You" by Chris Brown. Vedo also earned a spot on Usher's team, but he's kept it. He's going to keep true to his mother's spirit by performing Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You". Or as it's known without lyrics, "Robin & Marian at the Falls". Shakira tells C needed a little more control, while Vedo dedicated more to his singing. Adam thought Vedo had restraint & grace. Blake got the answer we're looking for (the C stands for "Craig"), but overall, Vedo took it hands down. USHER CHOOSES: Vedo (@vedothesinger) Last two pairings. #TEAMBLAKE: Grace Askew vs. the Swon Brothers Both have a bluesy country vibe, but Blake can only concentrate on one. Grace sings "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Tina Turner, injecting some much needed soul into her lily white Memphis frame. This could be something special. The Bros. hope for something special themselves with Dobie Gray's "Drift Away". Usher wanted Colton to sing a little more, but thought that Grace's guitar was a distraction. Shakira thought Grace won it. Adam thought Grace was refreshing, though the brothers had their best outing. BLAKE CHOOSES: The Swon Brothers (@TheSwonBrothers). And the country boy has an all-country team. That worked for him in season 3. BUT can he do it again in the face of greater competition? #TEAMUSHER: Ryan Innes vs. Cáthia It's the last Knockout of the round, where New Yorker Cáthia, stolen by Usher, faces off against doctor-turned-bluesman Ryan. Cáthia will choose for her first English performance "Mr. Know-it-all" by Kelly Clarkson. Ryan is going with "I Don't Want To Be" by Gavin deGraw, "wanting to show another side of soul, a rock soul." Shakira is drawn, calling this decision "a toughie one". Adam says that he didn't hear Gavin's grit through Ryan's voice. USHER CHOOSES: Cáthia (@cathiasings). And we have our final 16.. So let it be written... So let it be done.
Next time, a look back at how these singers got to where they were, but NEXT WEEK, the decision making turns to YOU, America. It's time for Playoffs! Please, please, please, I beg of you, do not mess this up. To see this episode in its entirety, or to find out how you can be a contestant, go to nbcthevoice.com. |
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