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**

Hey, everybody, and welcome to another great "Voice" recap.

I'm Carson Daly.

You know, it's a night

of brand-new Season 27 knockouts.

But before more talented artists take the stage,

exactly one hour from now,

we're gonna get you guys caught up on the knockouts premiere.

We'll kick things off with this show-stopping matchup.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* It's undeniable *

* That we should be together *

* Mm *

* It's unbelievable *

* How I used to say that I'd fall never *

* The basis is need-to-know *

* If you don't know just how I feel *

* Then let me show you now that I'm for real *

Yes, BD.ii!

* If all things in time, time will reveal *

* Yeah, yeah, yeah *

* One * * You're like a dream come true *

* Two *

* Just wanna be with you *

* Three *

* Girl, it's plain to see *

* That you're the only one for me, and *

* Four *

* Repeat steps one through three *

* Five * * I'll make you fall in love with me *

* If ever I believe my work is done *

* Then I'll start back at one *

* Yeah, yeah *

* You came and breathed new life into this lonely heart of mine *

* You threw out a lifeline *

* Just in the nick of tiii-iiiiime *

* Repeat steps one through three, girl *

* Five * * I'll make you fall in love with me *

* If ever I believe my work is done *

* Then I'll start back at one *

* Oh, yeah, yeah *

* If ever I believe my work is done * Ooh!

* I'll start back at *

* Ooooooone *

[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!

Whoa!

Beautiful! Right off the top too, man.

**

* Lately, I've had *

* The strangest feeling * Ooh!

Wow.

* With no vivid reason here to find *

* Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging *

* Around my mind *

Wow. * Ohhhh *

* I'm a man of many wishes *

* Hope my premonition misses *

* But what I really feel *

* My eyes won't let me hide *

* 'Cause they always start to *

* To cry *

* Ohh, ohh *

* And this time could mean *

* Goodbyyyyye *

* I'm a man of many wishes *

* Hope my premonition misses *

* But what I really feel *

* My eyes won't let me hide *

* 'Cause they always start *

* To cry *

Yes, they do. * Ohhhhh *

* And this time could mean good... *

* Goodbyyyyye *

Beautiful!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Good job, fellas.

Hi, guys. Damn.

Damn, damn, damn. Damn, damn, damn.

That's quite a way to start it off.

BD.ii, I was so just transfixed your whole performance.

Obviously, a great song, but you kind of, like,

gave it a little bit of a kick in the...ass.

[ Laughter ] Thank you, man.

I dunno if I can say ass on TV,

but I'm saying ass.

Hey! Kolby's this, like, discovery.

I love your rasp, but it felt like there was

a little bit of strain in there from being tired.

But I could feel how you were managing it,

and you did an incredible job.

Kelsea: BD.ii, what I loved about what you picked,

it let you lean back into it a bit more to,

like, show some more of the swag and the tone

and like the cool elements to your voice.

Kolby, your tone reminds me of John Legend.

It's like that warmth and that smokiness

on, like, your open vowels.

I was like, there's a little Legend in there.

BD.ii, I love the song choice.

I thought it was far more emotional

than you've been before.

I love how you played with it and made it yours.

Kolby, if that's you tired,

then I'm getting three hours of sleep tomorrow.

I don't know that it sounded tired to me.

I think maybe you were just gifted with an incredible voice

that has that rasp. You told that story beautifully.

Thank you so much.

Alright, John, of course, it all comes down to you.

Give us some thoughts on the knockout first.

John: Kolby. Yeah, man!

You got that raspy voice, and it's soulful.

It's been lived in, it has a story to tell.

BD.ii, you just sounded like you belong on this stage,

and on bigger stages, so it was fantastic.

John, it's time to find out who won this knockout.

[ Dramatic music plays ]

**

The winner of this knockout

is BD.ii.

BD.ii, congratulations!

John: I picked BD.ii because he's soulful,

he's got great control,

and has shown himself to be one of our best vocalists.

Did what you had to do. Let's go!

Coaches, let me remind you that Kolby is available to steal.

We've got a steal!

We've got another steal! So fast!

Two steals immediately!

Let's go!

Are you kidding me?

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: Adam, talk to us, Coach.

Kolby, you've done nothing but get better and better.

And I also want to clarify about your rasp --

It was just an observation.

Yeah, walk it back, Levine.

Walk it back. Ha ha!

Shut up. Come on, dude, let's go.

I love it. Mom and Dad are fighting.

Am I Mom? Yeah.

We want to keep the rasp.

We just want to make it easy for you to do.

And I had a vision -- "You and I," Stevie Wonder.

I feel like that would be an amazing song

for you to do. Great song.

Anyway, I'm gonna shut up for now.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Daly: Clearly not a criticism.

You have one steal in

this knockout round and you're using it on Kolby.

Did Adam pay Carson Daly?

Yeah, Carson. What's up, man?

I'm just stating the obvious.

We got a long history, alright?!

They started this show together. They did.

Michael Bublé, you are also trying

to use your one and only steal.

Talk to us. Yes, that's right, Carson.

Thank you for advocating for me, Carson Daly.

Hey, Kolby. Obviously, Adam Levine

has been here for 43 years.

Go on. And this is a champion of "The Voice."

This is a guy who's -- I was born right here on "The Voice."

Anyway, Kolby, look.

In this whole thing, I want to get to know you,

and that helps me to understand who you want to be

as an artist and how I can advocate for you.

However that is, I'd love for you

to choose me. You're great.

Alright. You've heard from our coaches, Kolby.

Who do you pick as your coach?

[ Laughing ]

They need to duel.

I appreciate everything that all of you guys have said.

[ Audience shouting ]

And we're gonna go ahead and, uh...

We're gonna go ahead and move forward with Adam.

Daly: Team Adam!

Adam: Kolby's voice has got a warmth and a power.

Ability, soul, grit.

But I kind of felt like

we haven't seen the best from him yet.

Good way to start the show.

Coming up, a look back

at more incredible performances.

Plus, a brand-new episode of the knockouts

is just around the corner.

This is the "Voice" recap here on NBC.

Stay with us.

* This is "The Voice" *

Welcome back to our "Voice" recap.

Later tonight, more talented artists will take the stage

for their knockouts.

But first, we're recapping the knockouts premiere.

Let's continue with these next two incredible artists.

**

Love this song forever.

* Now here you go again *

* You say you want your freedom *

* Well, who am I to keep you down? *

Whoo!

* It's only right that you should *

* Play the way you feel it *

* But listen carefully to the sound *

* Of your loneliness *

* Like a heartbeat drives you mad *

* The stillness of remembering *

* What you had *

* And what you lost *

* And what you had *

* And what you lost *

* Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining *

* Players only love you when they're playing *

* Said women, they will come and they will go *

* When the rain washes you clean, you'll know *

* You will know *

* You will know *

* Oh, oh, oh, you'll know *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Yeah, Grace-Miller!

You got this.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* I never met you, but I wanted *

* To invite you to the party *

* Then you walked in with those green eyes *

* Never stolen by nobody *

* And they flicker to the future *

* For a moment, I could picture *

* Then you touch me and I come back *

* And we're talking on the bed *

* About your big dreams on the big screens *

* Out of Georgia, now you're lonely in this city *

* Lying with me *

* And you're scared it's moving quickly *

* Oh, now you're crying, you're in pieces *

* 'Cause the only love you've ever known is Jesus *

* I can feel it *

* And I hate that I'm the reason *

* That you're in your head right now *

Sing, girl.

* While your world is spinning out *

* So slow it down *

* Take a moment now *

* We're too young to drown *

* Deep in dirty waters full of hopeless doubt *

* Let me pull you out *

* Let me hold you now *

* Let me slow it down *

Whoo!

* Slow it down *

* When you're on the ground *

* And you're crying *

* I'm trying * Wow!

* To slow it down *

* When you're spinning 'round *

* In your head *

* Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh *

Yeah!

* I'll help you *

* Slow it down *

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

Kelsea: Lucia, I want to start with you.

You demanded attention.

You kind of remind me a bit of like

a modern-day Amy Winehouse.

Thank you. [ Both laugh ]

Grace-Miller, I'm so partial to "Dreams."

I cover it on the road right now, still.

Like, Stevie Nicks -- queen.

There was the perfect amount of female rage

that you entered into that performance.

Michael: Grace-Miller, as you got into the song,

the further you went, the more I enjoyed it,

the more open your voice got.

Great job with a great song. Thank you.

Lucia, there's something that you do with your voice,

and both John and I do it.

Say with your song, instead of...

* All of me *

We tighten up our voice... Mm-hmm.

...and our vibrato gets a little thicker, and we go,

* All of me * [ Snapping fingers ]

There's this mix of jazz and R&B.

You do this naturally.

Grace-Miller, I love how much clarity your voice has.

It just cuts through all the noise.

And, Lucia, you know,

Michael talked about your vibrato,

and I really thought you used it in the right moments.

I love that low part of your voice.

It was so beautiful.

Daly: Thank you, Coaches. Alright, Adam.

It all comes down to you.

Before we find out the winner, what did you think?

Grace-Miller, you did a great job.

There's a way that your voice cuts

that's really special and really yours.

And then, Lucia, you sound different.

If your voice comes on the radio,

everyone's gonna know what that is.

That's a very special thing.

Alright, Adam, who is the winner of this knockout?

Thought you'd never ask.

Ha!

[ Dramatic music plays ]

The winner of this knockout...

...is Lucia.

Lucia, congratulations!

Had to go with Lucia just because Lucia is

unlike anybody that's ever been in this competition.

I would love her to be a finalist.

I love her. Kelsea: I do too.

Got a good team, Adam Levine. Got a good team.

Don't tell Kelsea Ballerini my team is the best team.

She'll be really sad and she'll cry.

[ Laughter ]

* This is "The Voice" *

Welcome back. In just a few minutes,

it's a brand-new episode of "The Voice."

But first, let's take a look back

at the knockouts premiere.

These next artists gave it everything they've got

to move on in the competition.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* Doesn't take much to make me happy *

* And make me smile with glee *

* Never, never would I feel discouraged *

* 'Cause our love's no mystery *

* Demonstrating *

* Love and affection * Whoo!

* That you give so openly, yeah *

* I like the way you make me feel about you, baby *

* And I want the whole wide world to see *

* Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa *

* You got my love *

* You got the best of my love *

* Best of my love *

* My love *

* My love *

* You got the best of my love *

* Goin' in and out of changes *

Yeah! * Kind that come around each day *

* My life has a better meaning *

* Love has kissed me in a beautiful way *

Wow!

* Ohhhh, ohhhh *

* My love *

* My love *

* Ohhhhh, my love *

* Growing every day *

* Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh, ohhhhh *

* Oh, oh *

* Oh, oh, oh-ohhh *

* You got the best of my love *

* Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh *

* You got it, you got it *

* You got the best of my love *

* Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh *

* Ooooh *

* Giving you the best of my *

* Looooooove *

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Cheers and applause continue ]

Sparkle, Dan.

**

* I remember years ago *

* Someone told me I should take *

* Caution when it comes to love *

* I did *

* And you were strong and I was not *

* My illusion, my mistake *

* I was careless, I forgot *

* I did *

* And now *

* When all is done, there is nothing to say *

* You have gone and so effortlessly *

* You have won, you can go ahead, tell them *

* Tell them I was happy *

* And my heart is broken *

* All my scars are open *

* Tell them what I hoped would be *

* Impossible *

* Impossible *

* Impossible *

* Impossible *

* I remember years ago *

* Someone told me I should take *

* Caution when it comes to love *

* I did *

* Tell them all I know now *

* Shout it from the rooftops *

* Write it on the skyline *

* All we had is gone * Whoo!

* Impossible *

* Impossible *

* Impo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ssible *

* Impo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ssible *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Yeah, baby.

Give it up for Dan and Tinika. Whoo!

Oh, that was so much fun, both of you.

Dan, you were like two different people.

You went from Bruce Banner, so composed,

then you turned into the Incredible Hulk.

[ Laughter ]

Surprise!

And I was like, "Go, Hulk, go!"

Tinika, when I hear music, I hear the voice of God.

And, man, if I didn't feel the Holy Spirit ripping through me.

Yes. John: Amen!

Amen, Tinika.

Thank you.

Dan, it feels like you have a higher purpose

when you're performing.

And I love the intention

that I felt in every note that you sang.

Tinika, you just are up there singing your butt off,

like, your face off, all the things off.

I especially love that rasp in your voice.

It just sounds cool and sexy and confident.

Hey!

Daly: Thank you, coaches.

Kelsea, it all comes down to you.

Before we find out the winner,

give us some thoughts on the knockout.

Dan, the one moment that broke me was when your voice broke.

It was just beautiful and it was human.

And I just adore you. Thanks.

Tinika, I think it is one of the greatest joys

of me being a coach to be able to be in your presence, period.

Thank you.

All I want as a fan of you

is for you to come out here and sing.

Amen. Kelsea, who is the winner of this knockout?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

This...

is very hard for me.

I want to honor what happened today.

The winner is Tinika.

Daly: Tinika.

Tinika's performance was flawless.

She's connected to herself, that strength, that womanhood.

And I want to make sure that everyone

gets a chance to really see that.

* This is "The Voice" *

Welcome back to our "Voice" recap.

Brand-new knockouts are on the way tonight,

but first, we're revisiting an outstanding matchup

from the knockouts premiere.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* It's not simple to say *

* Most days *

* I don't recognize me *

* Although it's true, I was never *

* Attention's sweet center *

* I still remember that girl *

* She's imperfect *

* But she tries *

* She is good *

* But she lies *

* She is hard on herself *

* She is broken *

* And won't ask for help *

* She'll be scared *

* Of the life that's inside her *

* Growing stronger each day *

* Till it finally reminds her *

* To fight just a little *

* To bring back the fire in her eyes *

* That's been gone *

* But used to be mine *

* Ohhhhhh *

* She used to be mi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ne *

* She is messy *

* But she's kind *

* She is lonely *

* Most of the time *

* She is all of this mixed up *

* And baked in a beautiful pie *

* She is gone *

* But she used to be *

* Mi-i-i-i-i-i-i-ne *

[ Cheers and applause ] Wow. Beautiful.

[ Cheers and applause continue ]

**

Oh, yeah!

* I'm not surprised, not everything lasts *

* I've broken my heart so many times *

* I stopped keeping track *

* Talk myself in, I talk myself out *

* I get all worked up, then I let myself down *

* I tried so very hard not to lose it *

* I came up with a million excuses *

* I thought I thought of every possibility *

* Mmm *

* And I know someday that it'll all turn out *

* You'll make me work so we can work to work it out *

* And I promise you, kid *

* I'll give so much more than I get *

* Yeah, I just haven't met you yet *

* They say all's fair *

* In love and war *

* But I won't need to fight it *

* We'll get it right and we'll be united *

* And someday I know that it'll all turn out *

* And I'll work to work it out *

* Promise you, kid *

* I'll give more than I get * * More than I get * Unh!

* Than I get, than I get, than I get *

* Oh, you know it'll all turn out *

* And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out *

* And I promise you, kid *

* That I'll give so much more than I get *

* Yeah, I just haven't met you yet *

* Love, love, love, love, love, love * * Mm-mm mmmm mm *

* I just haven't met you yet *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Yes.

Barry Jean, I can't imagine what it feels like

singing that song to your coach,

who also happens to be the one who wrote it.

That elephant in the room. Yeah, and made it a massive hit.

So, just, like... Yeah.

...that's a huge just mountain that you climbed.

And I think, Simone, you have a bit of, like,

a musical theater quality to your voice.

If you have a voice like that

and you're not singing a theater song,

it can sometimes lean a little too dramatic.

And I feel like you walked that line so delicately.

I'm gonna start with you, Barry.

We know you got this great voice.

I want you to kind of let go.

And I think if you did,

you could unleash this other version of yourself

that's like Barry 2.0.

Simone, great performance.

It was really emotional.

It was awesome. You were so connected.

Thank you. Daly: Thank you, coaches.

Alright, Michael, tough decision coming up.

Before you tell us who won,

give us your thoughts on the knockout.

Simone, my Croatian sister from another mister,

that little change when you get into your head voice

and you sort of bounce into that falsetto

is so pretty and so effortless.

Barry, I love when people sing my songs.

[ Laughter ]

Because it is a huge tribute.

Listen, I love you, kid. You did a great job.

And you are so likable, lovable, and huggable.

[ Laughs ] Thank you.

Alright, Michael. Tough decision here, buddy.

I'm just gonna say stupid stuff

so I don't have to make a decision.

John, do you like stuff?

I'm a big fan of stuff.

Oh, stuff and things are so cool.

Michael Bublé. Yes?

Focus. Hi, Carson.

Who is the winner of this knockout?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

The -- The winner of this knockout is...

...is Barry.

Daly: Barry, congratulations!

Michael: The reason I went with Barry,

there's something he has that you can't teach.

Barry is raw.

I don't know if Barry knows who he is, but you know what?

That's why I'm here.

* This is "The Voice" *

Welcome back. Don't miss a brand-new episode of knockouts tonight.

That's just minutes away. But before that,

more artists compete on the stage.

We're gonna take a look back at another highlight.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* No, I won't back down *

* No, I won't back down *

Yes.

* You could stand me up at the gates of hell *

* But I won't back down *

* No, I'll stand my ground *

Whoo! Yes.

* I won't be turned around *

* And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down *

* Gonna stand my ground *

* And I won't back down *

* Hey, baby *

Yeah, cool.

* There ain't no easy way out *

* Hey, I *

* I will stand my ground *

* And I won't back down *

* 'Cause I know what's right *

* I got just one life *

* In a world that keeps on pushin' me around *

* Well, I'll stand my ground *

* And I won't back down *

[ Cheers and applause ]

John: Beautiful.

Beautiful, Ethan.

Well done. Well done.

[ Laughs ]

Let's go, Trevon.

**

* I was raised off of Rural Route 3 *

* Out past where the blacktop ends *

* We'd walked to church on Sunday morning *

* Race barefoot back to Johnson's fence *

* And that's where I first saw Mary *

Hey! * On that roadside, pickin' blackberries *

* That summer I turned a corner in my soul *

* Down that red dirt road *

* It's where I drank my first beer *

* That's where I found Jesus *

* Where I wrecked my first car *

* I tore it all to pieces *

* I've learned, yes, I've come to know *

* There's life at both ends *

* Of that red dirt road *

Whoo!

* And that's where I drank my first beer *

* That's where I found Jesus *

* Where I wrecked my first car *

* I tore it all to pieces *

* Yes, I've come to know *

* There's life at both ends *

* Yes, I've learned, I've come to know *

* There's life at both ends *

* Of that red dirt road *

* That red dirt road *

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

Yeah.

All right. Kelsea: Nice job.

He was awesome.

Trevon, first, I just want to take a second for the --

* Yeah, I've lear-r-r-ned *

[ Laughter ]

* Yes, I've lear-r-r-ned *

That run is so yummy country.

It made my heart so happy. I'm homesick.

Thank you. Yummy country.

Ethan, I heard some things that were not perfect in that,

and it made me buy in so much harder.

You're in your own world, and I believe you.

Thank you.

Ethan, I think your interpretation is beautiful.

It shows your artistry.

I love that you're different. Thank you.

Trevon, you remind me of me, man.

I remember I was 16, 17 years old.

I was working nightclubs,

and there was a lot of youthful exuberance.

It's like a puppy, you know?

But sometimes we have to learn

to focus all of that energy and harness it.

By the time you're 21 years old, kid, it's just gonna be scary.

Trevon, I absolutely love that crackle in your voice.

And I hope you never lose that.

Thank you very much, John.

Ethan, I love the tone. You're like a male songbird.

It was a very endearing performance.

Daly: Thank you, coaches. Thank you.

[ Indistinct talking ] Alright, Adam,

before we find out the winner, what'd you think?

Adam: Trevon, what was great about today

was for the first time since I've known you,

you acted 17, which is awesome.

I still -- Look how I dress.

[ Laughter ]

Look at these grown-ups, and look what I'm wearing.

Seeing that in you was great, man.

You kicked ass today.

Thank you very much.

And then, Ethan, when you sing,

you really capture people and you take them with you.

I'm really, really proud of the both of you.

And I want you guys to know that. Thank you.

Daly: Adam, tough decision.

Who is the winner of this knockout?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

The winner of this knockout...

is Ethan.

Daly: Congratulations!

Adam: Ethan just has the heart of a folk singer.

He can kind of sing anything.

He has his own attack on it, which is really, really cool.

Great job. I think I know what he wants to accomplish.

Next, a look back at another incredible knockout pairing,

plus a brand-new episode.

This is the "Voice" recap here on NBC.

* This is "The Voice" *

Welcome back to our "Voice" recap.

We're coming up on a brand-new knockout episode.

But first, let's revisit these two performances.

**

* Cocaine flame in my bloodstream *

* Sold my coat when I hit Spokane *

* Bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes *

* In the early morning rain *

* Lately, my hands, they don't feel like mine *

* My eyes been stung with dust, I'm blind *

* Held you in my arms one time *

* And lost you just the same *

* Jolene *

* I ain't about to go straight *

* It's too late *

* I found myself face down in the ditch *

* Booze in my hair, blood on my lips *

* A picture of you holding a picture of me *

* In the pocket of my blue jeans *

* Still don't know what love me-e-e-e-e-e-ans *

* Still don't know what love me-e-e-e-ans *

* Oh, Jolene *

* La, la, la, la, la, la, la *

* Jolene *

* Sha la, la, la, la, la, la *

* Jolene *

* La, la, la, la, la, la, la *

* Jole-e-e-e-e-e-e-ne *

* Uhhh *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Whoo!

[ Cheers and applause continue ]

**

* They came in thinkin' top dollar *

* To that old cotton crop farmer *

* They knocked on his screen door, and he said *

* "Lord, what you need, boys, " and they said *

* "You know all the others went and cashed out *

* We got the subdivision all mapped out *

* It'll sit right here on this land *

* And you can leave town a rich man" *

* And he said, "Boys, whatever you're offerin' *

* It won't be enough *

Alright.

* 'Cause I got *

* A little girl that used to swing right there *

* I still see her pink bow in her brown hair *

* She's in the big city, but she still calls home *

* What's she gonna do if she comes back and we're gone? *

* And over there, under that wide oak tree *

* Beneath the cross is where my best buddy's buried *

* Lasted thirteen huntin' seasons runnin' strong *

* Keep your money 'cause a man can't leave his dog *

* And over there is where I got down on one knee *

* You can't buy *

* That kind of dirt *

* I guess this's why she said, 'Yes' *

* When I got down on one knee *

* Oh, as long as all this is here *

* Why the hell would I ever *

* Le-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-ave? *

* 'Cause you can't buy *

* That kind of dirt *

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[ Cheers and applause ]

That was beautiful. Thank you.

[ Indistinct talking ]

It was very sweet not only watching each of you perform,

but watching each of you watch each other.

You guys kind of like each other, huh?

Yeah, we're friends.

That's called girlhood.

Just like you and me.

I'm telling you right now,

no matter what happens after this,

Kelsea Ballerini and I are gonna go out

in the same kind of boots.

Best friends forever.

Best friends. Yes!

Angie, you have this wonderful, rich depth.

It's so soulful.

Thank you. I felt like any great actor,

you were believing what you were saying.

You get an Academy Award for that. Academy Award.

Iris, you have such a unique voice.

Sometimes it's hard to believe you're 19 years old.

I apologize for crying. Is that what it was?

This is a touchy song for me, so I was a little emotional.

Good. Be emotional.

Thank you. Thank you. That's strength.

John: I've gotten emotional when I've performed.

Like, sometimes, you know, you miss a note or two,

but I find you such a compelling singer and performer.

And, Angie, I was getting, like, a gospel energy.

The way you carried yourself,

it felt very, like centered and spiritual.

Thank you. Adam: So congrats.

Daly: Thank you, coaches. Yeah.

Alright, Kels, tough decision coming up.

Iris, your voice, it's so unique,

and it's so gritty and lived in and beautiful.

And it's a storyteller voice. Thank you.

Angie.

Okay, so when you picked this song, I --

I'm gonna cry again on TV. I know.

Oh, no. Clearly.

You just cry, and we all cry.

And it doesn't mean you're not graceful.

And you're a great coach.

Thank you for saying that.

You should see me cry. It's like [Imitates sobbing]

I've seen him cry. Yes.

No one wants to see that. My voices takes a bad turn when I cry.

The world's not ready for that. Yeah.

You were just so lovely.

And I really appreciated you

kind of reining back a little bit

and showing more of that storytelling side of your voice.

Kels, this is a tough decision here.

I hate this.

Who is the winner of this knockout?

Oh. Brutal.

Can someone do it for me?

Yes. The winner --

[ Dramatic music plays ]

The winner of this knockout is Iris.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Iris, congratulations!

Kelsea: I was very proud of both of them.

Iris just feels farther along in her vocal journey.

Watching her get vulnerable, get emotional

was the reason that I picked Iris.

I already have some song ideas in my head for the playoffs

of how to really lean into that grit

and that, like -- whatever this word is.

Like, that's what she is. That's her voice.

Daly: Coaches, let me remind you that Angie's available to steal. John: Oh.

Give it up for Angie Rey.

I appreciate you so much. I really, really do.

Thank you guys. Bye.

Daly: Hold everything!

We've got a last-minute steal!

Not like you didn't have to make her sweat.

She was like -- Yeah, no kidding. Me too.

I wanted her to be able to hug her coach...

Cruel. ...before she came to win the show with her new coach.

[ Cheers and applause ]

I stole Angie because she's a modern country artist.

She fills that country void on my team.

And there's no ending to where this woman can go.

I'm gonna go fix my face, so... Oh, my God.

That's why I tattoo my mascara on.

Ah.

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