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Shay: What's happening, man?

Dan: What's up, buddy?

Hey! Good morning!

Yo, it's the playoffs. It's my team tonight.

Alright, tonight's the big decision.

I don't know why I'm so nervous today.

I got to send some folks home, and I'm not liking it.

Chance: Let's shake it out. Reba: Yeah, let's shake it out.

One, two, three.

[ Laughter ]

And then point.

Tonight, Team Reba and Team Chance are taking the stage.

I'm fired up to see how this thing all unfolds.

Daly: Please welcome Team Reba!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Give it up for Team Chance!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Chance: Nothing's crazier than the playoffs, man.

Like, you have no steal, no playoff pass,

but I got a mentor,

and it's none other than Meghan Trainor.

* I been like this, I been like this *

It's Meghan Trainor?

It is. It's me! Hi!

She's obviously an award-winning,

multi-platinum artist,

but also an incredible songwriter and producer.

* 'Cause I been like, been like this *

Hi!

Reba: For Team Reba... [ Chuckling ] Wow.

...my mentor is Anthony Ramos.

Anthony: [ Singing in native language ]

Oh, my God. Anthony! Anthony!

Reba: He's done television, movies, Broadway.

He's a Grammy Award winner and solo performer.

He does it all.

He's a perfect person to be a mentor.

Ready for all of this? Anthony: I'm ready.

I'm a little nervous. I just want to be helpful.

Oh, you're gonna be awfully helpful. Yeah, you know?

And hopefully we have some fun, too, you know. Oh, that's a given.

I think "The Voice" just gives an opportunity

to so many different kinds of people.

Come on. Let's get started, then.

It's not about how someone looks.

It's about the voice, and being an artist,

you know, I love sharing things that I've gone through

in my career that could be helpful.

So excited to be with you right now. Fun, fun. Thank you.

Watched your show like crazy. No kidding?

Oh, 100%. Yeah. [ Laughs ]

* A single mom who works too hard *

* Who loves her kids and never stops *

That's my joint. [ Laughing ] Thank you!

You ready to hear the first person?

Yeah, let's do it.

Josh is my country singer.

He's a family man.

Wears his heart up here.

I had a lot of country at the beginning,

and I just had to pair them together

to see which one was the strongest,

and he won out.

I think Josh could do very well on country radio.

He's got the voice, the style.

He's got everything. Anthony, what's up man?

How are you doing, brother?

Josh: To meet Mr. Anthony Ramos?

That surprised me. I love your work, buddy.

Thank you. I've seen him in several movies.

He's a man of many talents.

It's such an honor to work with him.

This song is a fun one for me.

For the playoffs, I'll be singing

"Black Water" by the Doobie Brothers.

Oh, I love this song.

My college roommate, Beth Crump and I,

we were on the rodeo team,

and we'd get in her truck and go out to the rodeo arena

and be playing Doobie Brothers.

[ Laughs ]

* Old black water, keep on rollin' *

I've been doing a lot of modern country, which I love.

But the reason this song is so important to me

is it's one that I remember singing with my dad.

Growing up, my dad was my hero.

He passed away back in 2013.

Up until we lost our son,

that was the worst day of my life.

* I ain't got no worries *

I miss him dearly.

This song allows me to travel back in time,

if you will, to those moments in my life, you know,

when you were just so carefree, and I know he's looking down.

I hope I'm making him proud.

* Pretty mama, come and take me by the hand *

Hey! Whew!

I was waiting for the breakdown earlier.

Yeah, I was just gonna say that.

Yeah, 'cause I missed that.

Let's get that right away and build up to that.

[ Imitates drums ]

You know what I'm saying? Absolutely.

Then you start to get the strumming.

You know, you mute the strings a little bit.

Bop, bop, bop, and then we get to open it up

on the third one. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

That's what I meant.

[ Laughter ]

I love that.

I think Josh's voice is so soulful.

And he had the song so solid.

I was like, yo, let's play around now.

And that's a good moment for [Vocalizes]

Everybody's clapping.

You know, get them to hit that bounce. Yeah.

Bounce. That's exactly right.

And if you can end up on a high note

instead of * By the hand *

Absolutely, we could look at doing some big live ending.

The number one thing in performing live is,

how do I connect with the people who have come to see me sing?

I think that's how Broadway has helped me.

It's about finding those moments of connection.

And I feel like you're hiding a little bit behind the mic. Okay.

And I love the hat,

but I wish I could see your eyes a little more.

Anything that feels like you shutting them out,

eliminate it. Dick Clark told me one time,

"I can't see your mouth," and I said,

"Well, what do you want me to do?"

He said, "Put it down here."

That's great. We can still hear you.

We want to see you. Right.

So, that was probably 25 years ago.

I never forgot it. Wow.

* I'd like to hear some... *

What got me excited about Josh was

all the things he can do with his voice,

and on top of that, the possibilities

of what that performance can be.

Whoo!

This guy's an artist I'm trying to see.

I can't wait for him to be on tour.

Yo, bro. Come on, man!

I've been at this music bit for over half of my life.

Thank you for all the notes and all the advice, both of you.

This journey with Reba,

she and I have laughed until our stomachs were hurting.

We've shared so much in such a small amount of time.

And I just feel like the timing is right. Love you, Josh.

To go to lives, that would be a dream come true.

Reba has got five. She's got to leave with three.

It's basic math. There's no more steals.

There's no more passes or saves.

I'm hoping and praying that this is going to be it.

[ Cheers and applause ]

I'm glad he's not wearing his cap.

With "Black Water," here's Josh Sanders.

**

* Well, I built me a raft and she's ready for floatin' *

* Ol' Mississippi, she's calling my name *

* The catfish are jumpin', that paddle wheel thumpin' *

* Black water keeps rollin' on down just the same *

**

* Well, if it rains, I don't care *

* Don't make no difference to me *

* Just take that streetcar that's rollin' uptown *

[ Laughs ] * Hey! *

* I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland *

* Dance a honky-tonk *

* And I'll be buyin' ev'rybody drinks all aroun' *

* Old black water, keep on rollin' *

* Mississippi moon, won't you keep on shinin' on me? *

* Mississippi moon, won't you keep on shinin' on me? *

* Mississippi moon, won't you keep on shinin' on me? *

* Yeah, keep on shinin' your light *

* Gonna make everything *

* Pretty mama, gonna make everything alright *

* 'Cause I ain't got no worries *

* 'Cause I ain't in no hurry at all *

* Hey! *

* Come on now *

* I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland *

* Pretty mama, come and take me by the hand *

* By the hand, take me by the hand, pretty mama *

* Won't you dance with your daddy? *

* Oh, come on now *

* I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland *

* Pretty mama * * Oh, take me by the hand *

* Won't you dance with your daddy? *

* With you all night long *

* Oh, baby, please *

* I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland *

* Pretty mama, come and take me by the hand *

* I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland * * By the *

* Pretty mama *

* By the haaand *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: Give it up for Josh Sanders!

To the playoffs!

Josh, you killed it, man.

I feel like I'm seeing new sides of you. Thank you, John.

I loved how soulful this performance was for you.

I like the little runs you were doing.

Took us to church a little bit. [ Laughs ]

It felt like you were making a very big statement to Reba.

Like, if I'm Reba, I'm thinking he delivers when it's time.

Might be a good decision to take him to the lives.

Thank you, John. Chance, what do you think?

Chance: You had amazing pitch control.

It's just so clean and sharp.

And then also your stage presence.

You had little ad-lib moments

where you're talking to the band.

You gave a showstopping performance, so congrats, man.

Dan + Shay. Dan: You are so consistent.

You're somebody that Reba can count on.

You've got such great stage presence, control with the band.

You've got the crowd on their feet clapping.

Man, you're a star.

We don't hold it against you at all

that you picked Reba over us. [ Laughter ]

We can't blame him. Not even a little bit.

And I don't think about it at night when I go to bed.

It's fine. Wouldn't you, Shay? Wouldn't you?

I would. I would for sure. Yeah.

You know, I'm not gonna sit here and lie to you.

There was something very unique about this performance.

If your voice was a horse, a stallion, which it is --

it's a stallion. Alright.

Somebody just opened the damn gate

and just let it out, man.

It felt very freeing. Wow.

It was incredible, man. Thank you so much.

Daly: Lot of nice things here, Reba.

Josh, you did great.

The band, you guys worked so hard

on getting that perfect ending,

and y'all got it.

It was your best performance,

and it's going to make it so difficult on me.

Yes, ma'am. Daly: Give it up for Josh Sanders, one more time.

Yeah, Josh!

Man, Josh, what an absolute star.

Way to go, Josh. Thank you so much.

Shay: If I'm being honest, the biggest threat

on Team Reba would be Josh.

Reba: Josh has got a powerful voice. See you, guys.

I've watched his progression of how much he rehearses

and really gets into the song,

and he definitely could be a star on radio.

Dang, he's good. Yeah, that was crazy.

I just love Josh.

Daly: Still to come...

* Where I wanted to go * Ooh!

Daly: With a spot in the top 12 on the line,

the artists step up their game...

* I am titanium * You got me on that.

Daly: ...during an emotional final night of playoffs...

* ...love me * That's right.

Shay: If you don't go through to the lives,

I'm quitting "The Voice."

I couldn't be more proud. I love you to pieces.

Daly: ...making our coaches' decisions harder than ever.

Okay, now I'm ready to go home.

Mm. I'm nervous for them.

My stomach.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.

Meghan, it's so cool having you on the show, dude.

I'm so excited to be here. I love you.

Chance: Team Chance is super lucky to have Meghan Trainor.

She's obviously extremely talented,

and she has such a vast knowledge of music.

I really think my team can grow from her advice.

Chance: Is this different from doing "The Voice UK"?

This is America. This is... [ Both laugh ]

This is like, my friends are watching, my family's watching.

I'm on "The Voice!" It's good to be back.

I haven't been here in a long time.

I love the amazing talent, I love the coaches,

and I get to hang out with Chance the Rapper.

What?!

Alright. Okay.

The first person I have coming up is Nadège.

She's actually a playoff pass.

So, she didn't have to compete in the last round

'cause she was so good.

Daly: That's the playoff pass!

Nadège: To win the playoff pass,

it's such an honor to be one step away.

God willing, you will see me in lives.

What are you singing today?

I'm singing "Clocks" by Coldplay today.

Love Coldplay. Ah, they're incredible.

This song means so much to me because the part of the song

that says, "Nothing else compares

and home is where I wanted to go,"

there's a love that nothing else compares to

and a home that I've found in the Lord.

Wow.

[ Singing indistinctly ]

I'm excited to show him a different side of my artistry

by singing this song because I've only sung R&B songs.

* ...down upon my knees * Whoa.

* Oh, I beg, I beg and I plead, singing *

Oh, you're gonna win.

Currently, I am leading worship at church.

Chance is pushing me.

What I'm most looking forward to by staying in this competition

is being able to be imparted with more wisdom

on how to really become a more excellent artist.

Your tone is unlike any person I've ever heard, ever. Wow.

Meghan: Nadège's voice is so crazy unique.

That's such a gift and such a cool tool to have

'cause when you come on the radio, I know it's you.

I noticed that those first two lines felt really low.

Do you think a half step up would be better?

It sounds like you think half step up would be better.

Yeah. Let's try it. Let's do it.

I was missing some of the original melody,

just as a Coldplay fan. Totally.

* Home, where I wanted to go * Ooh!

You got to give them one, and then you fly.

Meghan Trainor. Oh, my gosh.

She is a bundle of joy. She's amazing.

It's so cool to be able to hear her feedback.

I just want to say you are so fun,

and you're always such a bright spirit of energy.

You're like Beyoncé. That's awesome.

You are a lot like Beyoncé. Right, dude?

You have this confidence and kindness

that's very similar to Beyoncé.

Wow.

* You *

I was so glad to have Meghan see Nadège.

It reminded me why she got the playoff pass.

That felt way better. Thank you.

You're clearly, like, born to do this.

You know what I mean? Thank you.

Variation is, like, one of your best secret weapons.

As long as you give them, like, one or two moments

where you give them the melody,

everything else can be improvised.

Do you know what I mean? Yeah.

Chance: In order for Nadège to make it to the lives,

she just has to give another Nadège performance,

and she's gonna be moving on.

With "Clocks," here's Nadège.

[ Cheers and applause ]

* Ohh, whoa *

* Lights go out and I can't be saved *

* Tides that I tried to swim against *

* Put me down upon my knees *

* Oh, I beg, I beg and plead, singing *

* Come out of things unsaid *

* Shoot an apple off my head *

* And a trouble that can't be named *

* A tiger's waiting to be tamed, singing *

* You *

* Are *

* You *

* Are *

* Confusion, it never stops *

* Closing walls and ticking clocks *

* Gonna come back to take you home *

* I could not stop what you now know, singing *

* You *

* Are *

* You *

* Are *

* And nothing else compares *

* Oh, nothing else compares, ooh *

* Nothing else compares to you, ooh *

* You *

* Are *

* You *

* Are *

* Home *

* Home *

* Where I wanted to go *

* Home *

* Where I wanted to go *

* You *

* Are *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: That is Nadège, ladies and gentlemen.

Let's start with Queen Reba.

Oh, what a beautiful performance

for a beautiful young lady. Thank you.

Your tone is rich.

It's like a cashmere sweater, like butter.

It's just so... Luxury.

Great job. Thank you.

Daly: Dan + Shay. Shay: That was phenomenal.

You have a silky voice.

You were very intentional with pronouncing

and enunciating your words.

It's important to do that.

I'm glad you're still rocking it on the competition here.

Yes. Thank you. Thank you.

John, what did you think?

The tone of your voice is just so special and angelic.

My only concern with this,

it felt like you were making so many

melodic alterations to the original,

and it kind of got a little distracting by the end.

But I'm such a huge fan of yours.

You're just so talented. Thank you.

Thank you. Chance?

I think this is one of the best performances

I've seen on this show. Thank you.

Your improvisations, like, made the song into what I felt.

It felt like a spiritual experience.

Did you end up sticking in the original key?

What did you do? Yes, I stepped a half down

from what you originally found a liking to.

I like that, though. Go with your gut, first of all.

I'm a random dude.

Like, this is your show.

Chance the Random Dude. I'm your coach, but, like,

I wanted to see you perform, and you performed.

Thank you. Thank you.

How about another big hand for Nadège?

Chance: Nadège has such a cool, angelic tone

that she makes any song that she sings her own.

Great stuff. Thank you.

She's gonna be somebody we're all listening to soon.

The nerves were there, and the nerves are still here,

and they will be there until we find out what happens later.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back.

Now, it's a 17-year-old twin duo from California.

Here's more from Justin and Jeremy Garcia.

Reba: Justin and Jeremy. They're cute as a button.

I stole them from Dan + Shay.

Oh, you stole them from Dan + Shay. I wanted them at the beginning.

What I love about the twins

is they're the only duet in the game right now.

They've got such tough skin.

I know I wouldn't have gotten picked at all. Yeah, me, neither.

I mean, I auditioned for the show.

This show? This show.

Waited in the cold in New York for, like, hours.

Sang "Green Light" by John Legend... Yeah.

...who's one of my favorite artists of all time.

Oh, he'll love to hear that. And the producer goes,

"I want you to work on your breathing for a year

and then come back."

And my dreams were just crushed.

But I'm already here. But, yo, I'm here, bro.

Anthony: Having auditioned for the show

and then now being a mentor,

it's been a journey up to this point,

so I hope that I have something I can say that's helpful.

Let's meet them. Come on. Let's meet them.

Hey, guys. Oh, my God!

What's up, guys?

I can't believe Anthony Ramos. He's our mentor.

Right? From "Hamilton"?

Is this not a great surprise?

Jeremy: Golden Globe and Emmy Award nomination.

He sings. He dances.

I think he raps, too. The whole bundle.

Reba: What are y'all singing today?

We're singing "Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran.

It's a good song. Reba: Great song.

* When I was 6 years old, I broke my leg *

"Castle on the Hill" is kind of about cherishing

the moments when we were younger.

This song really just brings us back to, like, our family

and just being kids and having fun with them.

* And tasted the sweet perfume *

As we're getting older, we're gonna be going to college.

We're not gonna have moments like these anymore.

So, we'll definitely want to cherish this the best as we can.

* I'm on my way *

Reba: I thought them doing the happier song

was really good.

* 90 down those... *

Reba: It was up-tempo.

They're having fun with it, so they've chose a great song.

* Over the castle on the hill *

If that happens anymore,

just act like you meant to do it and get back in there.

That part is so hard to breathe, though.

When you sing it and you know

that you don't have the breath support to sing that note,

you could just tap the note on the top

and then do a run down.

* Over the castle on the hill *

'Cause then you could kind of ease your way down

and then go a little easier into the next section,

you know, and give yourself that chance.

All of Anthony's experience as an actor,

a singer -- he has so much wisdom.

We've learned so, so much.

Keep the eyes talking to us. Jeremy: Yeah.

Look at us. Entertain us.

Tell us the story.

Look at us, but also look at each other.

Oh, good. You guys are brothers.

Have fun with each other.

Take this moment and look at each other the eye.

Like, yo, can you believe that we're here right now?

* And I was running from my brother and his friends *

Perfect. Perfect.

Justin and Jeremy, there's this awesome balance

with their voices.

* ...mountain grass I rolled down *

From the first pass to the second pass,

and it was night and day.

* ...castle on the hill *

Man. Oh, my God.

That was totally different than the first one.

Yeah, got me on that. [ Laughter ]

What made me emotional was the brotherly connection.

How much of a gift that is, for these two brothers together.

They're gonna have this memory forever.

Thanks so much. Together: Thank you so much.

To watch them grow so much from the blind auditions,

it makes me feel good.

You guys are awesome! Y'all are awesomer.

Thank you. [ Laughs ]

[ Cheers and applause ]

-Aww! -Aww!

Yeah, boys!

They're so cute! [ Laughs ]

Singing "Castle on the Hill,"

here are Justin and Jeremy Garcia.

**

* When I was 6 years old, I broke my leg *

* And I was running from my brother and his friends *

* And tasted the sweet perfume *

* Of the mountain grass I rolled down, mm *

* I was younger then *

* Take me back to when *

* I found my heart and broke it here *

* Made friends and lost them through the years *

* And I've not seen the roaring fields in so long *

* Oh, how we've grown *

* But I can't wait to go home *

* And I'm on my way *

* Driving at 90 down those country lanes *

* Singing to "Tiny Dancer" *

* And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real *

* When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill *

* Mm *

* One friend left to sell clothes *

* One works down by the coast *

* One has two kids but lives alone *

* And I can't wait to go home *

* And I'm on my way *

* I still remember these old country lanes *

* When we did not know the answers *

* And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real *

* When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill *

* Ooh, ooh *

* Over the castle on the hill *

* Over the castle on the hill *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: There you go. Justin and Jeremy Garcia.

Ow!

Dan + Shay, you can't even do that.

That was the best duo on the show, right here.

[ Both laugh ]

There's just something contagious and magical

about the energy that you guys bring to a stage.

I can't help but smile.

Whenever you all opened up

and started dancing around and jumping around,

that's Justin and Jeremy, to me.

Yeah. Ed's a good buddy of ours.

He's gonna be stoked to hear this.

I mean, the world needs more Justin and Jeremy.

Together: Thank you so much. Daly: John.

This was by far the tightest you've sounded.

So, that was really a show of growth.

Maybe it's 'cause they have a better coach now.

I don't know. Shay: I don't know about that, John.

You take your robe, and you can get out of here.

[ Laughs ]

Daly: Reba. Reba: You took the notes

that Anthony and I gave you the other day in rehearsals.

Tonight? 60 times better. Wow.

I love you guys singing separately,

so when you come together and sing harmony,

it just makes it so much richer,

and that you are brothers.

It tore me up when you looked at each other

and said "My brother." Yeah.

As I love to say, y'all are cute as a button

and I'm so glad to have you on my team.

Both: Thank you so much. How about another big hand

for Justin and Jeremy Garcia, ladies and gentlemen.

Justin and Jeremy did a great performance.

Thank you so much. Oh, my gosh.

It's already starting to heat up.

I don't know what to do.

That low stuff they did was so nice.

The texture was nice. They're really good.

Reba, I thought we were your favorite duo,

but now I'm not so sure.

[ Laughter ]

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."

My husband's, like, madly in love.

He loves me? Yeah.

Do you know I love your husband? [ Laughs ]

Like, I literally love him.

If I met him, I would probably act a fool.

He's gonna cry when he sees this.

You don't get it. No, youdon't get it.

You're married to Juni. I know.

I married "Spy Kids."

So, next up we got Kyle. Kyle.

I did something super diabolical.

I tricked Dan + Shay.

I'd probably lean towards Anya.

Coaches, let me remind you that Kyle's available to steal.

You don't got to remind me, Carson.

I was playing the long game, baby.

What's really cool about Kyle

is that it's kind of like a fresh start.

I kind of just want to see what he brings.

What up?

What's up?! What's up, Kyle?!

Kyle: I've been listening to Chance

since I was, like, in middle school.

I got the harmonica. Oh, wow. This is gonna be good.

He's just a super talented musician,

and the fact that he brought in Meghan Trainor is just crazy.

Why'd you pick this song, Kyle?

This is actually one of my sister's favorite songs,

so it's just been really, really, really special to me,

and I get to sing it for her kids, my nephews.

They love the song.

* You'll be fine by dusk light, I'm telling you, baby *

I'm just super grateful to be here

and be able to sing the song for my family.

I'm a songwriter, as well.

So every time I have a song, I always show them first,

and they give me their feedback on it.

All four of my siblings have been cheering me on.

This is just a huge opportunity

for me to be able to make it to the lives

where America gets to vote.

It's do or die, you know?

I'm gonna go up there. I'm gonna do my best.

[ Harmonica plays ]

Chance: I always respect multi-instrumentalists.

Kyle is an amazing vocalist.

He has an opportunity with the spacing

and rhythm of the song to kind of make it his own.

* Please turn those headlights around *

Wow. What a loss for Dan + Shay. Chance: Yeah.

I got one note -- one note only. Cool.

Open your eyes. Yeah.

I couldn't connect to you at all.

I literally bent down here, like, hello.

Especially with a show like this, you sing to that camera. Yeah.

You sing to everyone at home who's voting for you.

You know what I'm saying? For sure.

Do it in an intentional way. Yeah.

So, choose before you go out on stage,

so you know when I open my eyes,

I'm gonna look to the left and look at this crowd.

I'm gonna be looking for a camera.

* It'll be fine by dusk light, I'm telling you, baby *

Wow!

Sweet Kyle, when he did open his eyes,

I was like, "Oh, super star."

* ...drive your young mind crazy * Look at his eyes.

It took it from him being in that living room

to him being on a stage in arenas.

That one little fix can change everything.

Such a difference! Wow!

You look so brave. Thank you.

Superstar. Thank you.

I think there's some, like, really important lines

in the song. Mm-hmm.

These lyrics are part of, like, your secret weapon. Yeah.

Creating moments for certain lines.

In order to make it to the live shows,

I really just want to see Kyle emote.

Like, he just has to bring the song to life.

This song should kill it this week, right?

My strategy for lives is looking for who really pops

and has memorable moments.

Thank you so much.

It's always hard letting go of people,

but letting go of two people is crazy.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Kyle, dude. Kyle's good.

He's fire, yo.

With "Something in the Orange," here's Kyle Schuesler.

**

* It'll be fine by dusk light, I'm telling you, baby *

* These things eat at your bones *

* And drive your young mind crazy *

* But when you place your head between my collar and jaw *

* I don't know much, but there's no weight at all *

* And I'm damned if I do, and I'm damned if I don't *

* 'Cause if I say I miss you, I know that you won't *

* To you, I'm just a man, to me, you're all I am *

* Where the hell am I supposed to go? *

* I poisoned myself again *

* Somethin' in the orange *

* Tells me you're never comin' home *

**

* I need to hear you say you've been waiting all night *

* There's orange dancin' in your eyes from bulb light *

* Your voice only trembles when you try to speak *

* Take me back to us dancin', this wood used to creak *

* To you, I'm just a man, to me, you're all I am *

* Where the hell am I supposed to go? *

* I poisoned myself again *

* Somethin' in the orange

* Tells me you're never comin' home *

* If you leave today, I'll just stare at the way *

* The orange touches all things around *

* The grass, trees, and dew, how I hate you *

* Please turn those headlights around *

* Please turn those headlights around *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: Give it up for Kyle Schuesler in the playoffs!

Let's get some thoughts. Reba?

Kyle, way to go. I totally enjoyed your song.

You sound a lot like Jason Isbel to me.

Oh, thank you. It was sweet.

It was pretty, made me feel comfortable and relaxed.

Way to go. Great job. Thank you, Reba.

Your former coaches, you remember Dan + Shay. What's up?

Miss you a lot. Miss you, too.

That was phenomenal, dude.

I didn't feel like I was hearing

a cover of Zach Bryan.

It really was your version of that song.

I feel like that was the most comfortable

and at home that you've been.

Man, that just felt like you as an artist.

And nobody's commented on the harmonica yet?

That was dope! Come on! Oh, yeah, the harmonica!

-Thank you. -No one mentioned the harmonica.

You got a good one, Chance. Yeah.

Alright, Chance.

Great performance, man. Thank you.

We talked about intentionality around the lyrics.

You focused a lot on enunciating

and having fervor with the lyrics.

You had so many moments in it where I really felt the emotion.

I'm proud of what you did today,

and I'm proud to have you on Team Chance. Thank you, Chance.

Give it up for Kyle Schuesler, ladies and gentlemen.

Seeing Kyle after seeing Nadège was so crazy

'cause they're just so different.

Kyle's, like, singer/songwriter.

Nadège is R&B soul, but also jazzy,

and it just reminds me

it's tough when you make a diverse team.

This is gonna be a hard decision to make.

Good job, man. Rock on, dude. Thank you, guys.

We were in Chance's position last week.

It's not gonna be fun, but he's got to do it.

Chance is bringing out words

that I've never heard used in sentences.

But "fervor"? Oh.

I don't really know what it means. I know how to use it.

"Fervor." It's usually "with fervor."

Just thinking of it as fire. Yeah.

Write this down.

[ Laughter ]

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.

Reba: What is so cool about this job

is that you get to give back.

It's very fulfilling to me,

and I can tell you already like it.

Oh, man. It's so amazing.

Your education is a lot more intense than mine.

So, I'm gonna be totally honing in on you on advice.

I can't even believe you just said those words.

Yeah. And I'm serious.

You gave some great advice, so let's do it again.

Jackie is our next performer.

I'm ready. Alright. Let's bring her out.

Hey, Jackie. What's up?

Ohhh! Come on over.

Seeing Anthony was so cool.

"Hamilton" came out when I was in seventh grade. Yeah.

Every single thing that I did

was just listen to the soundtrack,

watch it over and over and over again, like...

You're so cool. Thank you.

And, like, watch "In the Heights."

Thank you. Thanks for watching the things.

I just spent so much time

watching and admiring him from a screen,

and then there he was in real life.

Thank you so much for stealing me.

You're very, very welcome.

I stole Jackie from Team Legend,

and I'm so glad I did.

She's got a different tone.

So, she stood out because of that.

You didn't deserve to go home.

You're too good. I'm so happy to be on your team,

and I'm just so excited. Thank you.

The "Reba" show was me and my mom's show.

The theme song, a single mom who works two jobs,

like, that's my mom.

And so, it's really cool that I have "The Story"

'cause it's this song of, like, survival.

And I think about my mom when I sing it.

She sold her wedding ring

so that I could record in a studio.

No wonder that song is so important to you. Wow.

I'm just singing this to make my mom proud.

What's her name? Helen.

This is for Helen. She's gonna die.

Just the fact you said her name.

Come on, Helen. We love you, Helen.

* All of these lines... *

"The Story" -- it's the most connected I've ever been

to any of the songs that I've performed before.

I just think of all of the times

my mom has given up something so that I could sing.

* Swam all across... *

She barely slept, and she skipped meals

just so that me and my brother could eat.

* Baby, I'd... * Jackie is one in a million.

She's super special.

She's got this purity about the way she sings,

and I'm so inspired by her story and just her excitement.

She's gonna be hard to beat.

* I was made for you *

Very good. Very good.

There's a lot of pain in your voice.

You've been through a lot.

When you first started singing,

I thought, Oh, we're gonna have to raise this up

a little bit, but it's high. Yeah.

Think about those lyrics you're singing.

You know, "I was made for you."

I'd lose it singing this song

if I sang it about my mama.

Because she was it. She is still it for me.

You let her know with your eyes

and your big, beautiful smile,

"This is for you, Mama."

Your story is deep. Yeah.

But there's so much joy and hope when you get through that pain.

You know, I've written songs about being in poverty

and what that was like, single mom.

Celebrate Helen in front of not only that audience,

but millions of people watching the show.

* I climbed across... *

If I was to make it to top 12,

it would be, like, the happiest day of my life.

* Swam all across... *

There's no second chances anymore.

I'm gonna give one 110% of myself out on the stage.

* It's true... *

Oh, my gosh. Jackie is so good.

She just can tell a story in a song.

Beautiful.

You really moved me on that one, Jackie. Thank you.

I'm so glad you're on my team.

It's my last time to get to choose,

and then it goes to America.

Jackie just needs to bring her A-game

and sing her little heart out for her mama.

[ Cheers and applause ]

With "The Story," here's Jackie Romeo.

**

* All of these lines across my face *

* Tell you the story of who I am *

* So many stories of where I've been *

* And how I got to where I am *

* But these stories don't mean anything *

* When you've got no one to tell them to *

* It's true, I was made for you *

* I climbed across the mountain tops *

* Swam all across the ocean blue *

* I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules *

* Baby, I broke them all for you *

* Oh, because even when I was flat broke *

* You made me feel like a million bucks *

* You do, and I was made for you *

* All of these lines across my face *

* Tell you the story of who I am *

* So many stories of where I've been *

* And how I got to where I am *

* But these stories don't mean anything *

* When you've got no one to tell them to *

* It's true *

* I was made for you *

* Yeah, and it's true *

* I was made for *

* Youuuu *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: It's the playoffs! Give it up for Jackie Romeo!

Yes, Jackie!

Let's get some thoughts from our coaches.

Chance? Chance: Great performance.

I really like the passion in which you delivered it.

You kind of brought the energy of the room up,

so I thought it was great. Thank you.

Dan + Shay.

I feel like your stage presence, your movements

were all very intentional.

I think you showcased your falsetto,

showcased all the body in your voice. Thank you.

We get to see another side of you,

another piece of you with every performance.

A song like this, it's those low notes

that get really, really tricky.

So, just make sure that you're breathing.

And I'm a fan. Good job. Thank you.

Daly: John. Thank you.

I felt like you nailed it.

I felt like this was the most complete package so far.

I loved hearing that gentle side of your voice.

It sounded so gorgeous.

I love this performance, Jackie.

I was so proud. Thank you.

Reba, what did you think?

They were asking me, "You okay?

You're not tearing up or anything?"

I go, "No, no, I'm fine."

You walk out, I go [Imitates sobbing]

You sing like an angel, and those lower parts,

I thought you handled them great.

I'm a proud little mama right now.

Thank you for that. Thank you, Reba.

Give it up for Jackie Romeo, everybody! [ Cheers and applause ]

I think Jackie made a great case for herself.

She sang her butt off.

She definitely deserves to go to the live shows.

I don't know how in the world I'm gonna cut my team

from five to three.

They're just so good.

Now you can relax. Yeah, Jackie!

It's always tough to see your artists go to other teams

and do well, but I'm so proud of Jackie.

She continues to get better and better every week

and show that she belongs in this competition.

Just know when you cry, it makes me want to cry.

Oh, God, I'm just dying. I'm sorry.

Hope y'all weren't crying,

but I do have kleenexes if you need them.

* This is "The Voice" * Daly: Welcome back.

I'll be honest, I'm feeling pretty intimidated

at this point.

Y'all have so much talent on your teams.

But today's chill, though. Aww.

How are you guys feeling about your teams?

I feel great. I feel emotional...

...but great. I remember season 24.

Some tears were shed. Oh, God, I hated it.

I had to let people go. It's not fun.

We didn't know about that when we signed up for this gig.

Come on. You didn't tell us. It's so crazy.

I keep forgetting that people have to go home

at the end of the night, like,

because the performances are so good.

And then I'm sitting next to you.

Like, I told you, like, stop crying,

'cause it makes me want to cry. [ Laughter ]

I'm excited, though. John: Alright, let's go.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Ahh. Yeah, let's do it. Let's do it.

Serenity: What if they bring back, like, an old coach?

Or, like... I really want Snoop Dogg.

Serenity: I think it's really cool that

I go to bring my mom out this time.

She's the person that has got me here, has always had my back.

[ Indistinct ] Yeah.

I mean, I'd have to pick you up off the floor.

She takes all the stress off of me.

Chance: Hey. Oh, hey!

Surprise! Is that Mom?

Hi! Come on out. This is my mom.

I really cannot believe that Meghan Trainor was in the room

when I walked in.

It was definitely an out-of-body experience.

And my mom getting to have that moment was really cool.

I want people to know that my mom has been here

with me this whole time.

It's not just me by myself.

My mom's my assistant. What?

Really? That's what I told her. Yeah, she can stay with you forever.

I'll just be her assistant. Yes, she literally did.

She just came up to me and was like, "Do you need a Listerine strip?"

I was like, "Do I smell?"

Being so young in the competition,

I kind of have that advantage, 'cause I get to be with my mom.

I get to have someone that's like,

"Don't be worried about it. You got it."

"Lose You to Love Me." I'm singing "Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez.

Great choice.

Watching her, like, from TV shows to movies,

and, like, even dancing in movies,

she's kind of like a triple threat,

and that's kind of what I'm going for.

* I needed to lose you to love me *

Chance: Serenity has what it takes to be a pop R&B artist.

She has all the soulfulness to sing those R&B ballads,

but also a brightness to make it pop.

* I gave my all and they all know it *

Whew!

Meghan: Serenity's voice is so special

because her tone and her control,

when she's very quiet, is so hard to do.

Amazing artists like Billie Eilish can do that very well.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah! Wow!

Wow! Amazing.

You're a superstar! Thank you.

Oh, my God. I was like, "She's 16,

but she's been through a heart break."

[ Laughter ]

This one's really hard with pitch.

[ Vocalizing ]

When I'm having a pitchy problem like that,

if I give less air, it's harder to go sharp or flat for me. Okay.

And I love when you sing quiet. It's giving me Olivia Rodrigo.

It's giving me Billie Eilish.

It's giving me, like, "listen to me."

The emotion, I think, is, like, always your strong suit

when you lean into that.

Towards the end, as it kind of fades out,

you do like this almost kind of whispery tone.

If you kind of use that up top

and dynamically build it out as you go,

that'll work out really well.

* I needed to lose you to find me *

Serenity has this poise and confidence

that reminds me a lot of, like,

a young Jazmine Sullivan or a young Rihanna.

* ...hate you to love me, yeah *

* To love, love * Oh.

Right. Goosebumping right now.

Chance: She just has this great energy on stage, too,

like, that just shows she's ready

to take the world by storm.

Yeah! That was it! Amazing.

Thank you! Night and day.

Serenity: The stakes are definitely very high.

I'm getting so close to the live shows.

Bye, Mom! So nice meeting you!

Tammie: Bye! Serenity: To finally be able to sing for America

and get their votes on that,

I think that would just be like an out of body experience.

I want to prove to Chance that I can win the show.

With "Lose You to Love Me," here's Serenity Arce.

**

* You promised the world and I fell for it *

* I put you first and you adored it *

* Set fires to my forest *

* And you let it burn *

* Sang off key in my chorus *

* 'Cause it wasn't yours *

* Yeah *

* We'd always go into it blindly *

* I needed to lose you to find me *

* This dancing was killing me softly *

* I needed to hate you to love me, yeah *

* To love, love *

* To love, love *

* To love *

* I needed to lose you to love me, yeah *

* To love, love *

* To love, love *

* To love *

* I needed to lose you to love me *

* I gave my all and they all know it *

* You tore me down and now it's showing *

* In two months you replaced us *

* Like it was easy *

* Made me think I deserved it *

* In the thick of healing, oh *

* We'd always go into it blindly *

* I needed to lose you to find me *

* This dancing was killing me softly *

* I needed to hate you to love me, yeah *

* To love, love *

* To love, love *

* Whoa *

* I needed to hate you to love me, yeah *

* To love, love *

* To love some love *

* To love *

* I needed to lose you to love me *

* To love, love * * Yeah *

* To love, love *

* To love * * Oh *

* And now the chapter is closed and done *

* To love, love *

* To love, love *

* To love *

* And now it's goodbye *

* It's goodbye *

* To love, love *

* To love, love *

* To love *

* I needed to lose you to love me *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: Coaches are on their feet for Serenity Arce... Yeah!

...in the playoffs here. That's right!

Nice work, Serenity.

Wow. Let's start with the boys, Dan and Shay.

I don't know who hurt you, but my goodness.

Dan and I will volunteer to go find whoever it was.

You have a very unique gift to tell a story

and to put yourself on that song. Thank you.

You're 16, right? Yes.

That's ridiculous.

Dan: When you said, like, it was two months to replace you...

She looked at us. She looked at us right in the eyes.

Like, okay, whoa. I was like, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to do it!

Yeah. You sing and perform with so much conviction,

and that takes a lifetime for some people to pick up.

Thank you. So, you got a good one on your hands, Chance.

Thanks, man. Thank you, guys. John?

We see the hurt in your eyes. We see the angst in your eyes. Thank you.

And that's what you have to do in this moment.

It's important that you make an emphatic statement

on your own behalf, and it was right on time.

Thank you.

Reba?

You know, if you had a little book that said

how to make it to the finals, you checked off every box.

Thank you.

Annunciation, poise, but that attitude...

When you gave us that look, you were serious,

and you definitely need to go to the lives.

She's good.

Lot of pressure, Chance. Thank you.

Chance: Yeah, man. So tough 'cause it's like

you come and you kill it every week,

and there were some big moments in the song

that you went for or created yourself.

Your emotion, your intentionality on lyrics,

people notice and people feel.

It's gonna be a tough decision to make at the end,

but you very much so deserve to be in the lives.

Thank you. [ Cheers and applause ]

Give it up one more time for Serenity Arce, everybody!

Man, serenity is so dope to me.

Having somebody like Serenity on my team,

that's like a secret weapon.

You did it, man.

I was so impressed with Serenity's performance.

Yes! Way to go, Serenity.

This is the kind of performance that makes a very,

very compelling case to get into the lives.

A lot of threats on Team Chance.

What a talent at 16. Yeah.

All I wanted was my driver's license.

* This is "The Voice" * Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.

Anthony: Man, you got a good team. Your team is insane.

Oh. Yeah. They're intense. They're here to win.

Oh, they're not playing.

All of them. Uh-uh. No.

L. is our next contestant.

On the blind auditions,

I was the only one that turned.

She got a great voice, very emotional.

She's very theatrical.

L. Rodgers was my playoff pass.

She's totally different than anybody else I have on my team,

and I think L. is the most ready.

She can bring you in. Mm.

So let's go meet her. Alright. Yeah.

What's up? Hey, hey!

Hi!

It was really cool walking in and seeing Anthony.

So, Chris Jackson who was in "Hamilton"...

Yeah. ...went to AMDA.

I went to AMDA. So did I.

He spoke at my graduation. You went to AMDA?

We went to the same conservatory.

So we had, like, a whole geek out moment.

He spoke at mygraduation! Oh, did you --

Wait. Did you have Pearson for Acting?

Yeah, I had Mr. Pearson!

He's theatrical,

but is also doing his own thing as a solo artist

right now in recording.

I'm doing "All I know So Far" by P!nk. I love P!nk.

She has done what I hope to do, which is create my own genre.

Is she pop? Is she rock? Is she country?

She's P!nk. Yeah. She's P!nk.

* You throw your head back, and you spit in the wind * Anthony: She's a force.

* Let the walls crack * We went to the same school.

We both got that super rigorous training.

L. Rodgers got the game plan,

and I think she's gonna blow everybody away.

I love your facial expressions.

You're telling us a story, and you do that...

You know, your eyes talk so much.

I'm singing it to my nephew. Oh, perfect!

L.: My nephew, Max, He has this amazing personality.

I want to show him this is how much I love him.

He's 10 now, and he's gonna start middle school next year

and life is gonna start getting a little harder.

Yeah. So it definitely makes me think of him.

* Stay unfiltered and loud * For me, growing up autistic,

I got made fun of quite a bit.

My heart aches a little bit

knowing that he's right at that precipice,

so I want to be there for him.

* Will be with you 'til the world blows up *

Good job! Thank you.

It's very low and very high. Yeah.

Back off the mic just a little bit,

and it'll help with those higher notes,

for them to sound a little cleaner and crisp.

I like the ending of "that's all I know so far."

* That's all I know so far *

That's kind of fire. I like that.

Getting all of that advice, I am so grateful,

and I'm gonna work my butt off to give a performance

that's of going to lives, hopefully.

[ Indistinct ]

She nailed the high parts.

I'm totally impressed with L.'s range.

It's crazy, as Anthony would say, dope.

I felt you, and you can hear the colors in your voice.

I trust you. Good choice.

If L. does what she did in rehearsals,

I think her performance will be incredible.

I hope I make you proud. I hope I can make America proud.

You always have.

Thank you.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Come on, L. I like that dress.

With "All I know So Far," here's L. Rodgers.

**

* You throw your head back, and you spit in the wind *

* Let the walls crack, 'cause it lets the light in *

* Let 'em drag you through hell *

* They can't tell you to change who you are *

* That's all I know so far *

* I haven't always been this way *

* I wasn't born a renegade *

* I felt alone, still feel afraid *

* I stumble through it anyway *

* I wish someone would have told me *

* That this life is ours to choose *

* No one's handing you the keys *

* Or a book with all the rules *

* The little that I know I'll tell to you *

* When they dress you up in lies *

* And you're left naked with the truth *

* You throw your head back, and you spit in the wind *

* Let the walls crack, 'cause it lets the light in *

* Let 'em drag you through hell *

* They can't tell you to change who you are *

* That's all I know so far *

* That's all I know *

* Hey, that's all I know so far *

* That's all I know *

* That's all I know so far *

* I will be with you 'til the world blows up *

* Yeah, yeah *

* Just throw your head back, and spit in the wind *

* Let the walls crack, 'cause it lets the light in *

* Let 'em drag you through hell *

* They can't tell you to change who you are *

* That's all I know *

* That's all I know so far *

* That's all I know *

* That's all I know so far *

* That's all I know *

* That's all I know so far *

* That's all I know *

* That's all I know *

* So far *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Yeah!

Thank you, ma'am.

Daly: Great job. Beautiful.

Dan and Shay, what'd you think?

Shay: Every time you stand on that stage,

it's like it's the most important moment of your life,

and I know that you can feel the weight of what that is.

I don't think there's a more passionate person

on Team Reba than you, L. Thank you.

Thank you. It was a great performance.

Shay: P!nk's vocals are very dynamic.

Her music at times gets very theatrical,

and I feel like you do that really, really well.

I thought it was an awesome performance.

Thank you. Great job, L.

Certain artists are very, like, saturated.

You completely see who they are,

and I feel like you are that kind of artist.

We do gravitate towards you. We do love you.

We do see the light in you, and that's infectious.

I feel like Reba has got to really consider

taking L. to the lives. Thank you.

Daly: Alright, Reba, give us some thoughts.

I thought you did spectacularly well.

I loved you standing when you took the mic

off the microphone stand and took that pose.

I got goosebumps.

You tell a story with your face and your actions.

You're making my decisions even harder.

Thank you, Miss Reba. You bet.

Give it up for L. Rodgers from Team Reba. [ Cheers and applause ]

L. Rodgers has a great look, a great voice.

I was just very moved with her performance.

I hope I can do you proud. You did me proud.

It was a hard song, and I knew that going into it.

I just hope that it's good enough

that Miss Reba wants to take me to the lives.

I love you, Reba!

Somebody said it over there. I don't know who.

I don't -- Somebody... Shay, you're too funny.

[ Laughs ] Love you, Shay!

* This is "The Voice" * Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Carson, you look sexy today, dude. Thank you, buddy.

[ Laughs ]

Do a curtsy.

[ Laughter ]

We got Rletto coming up next.

So excited. He's singing "Holy"

by Justin Bieber featuring Me the Rapper.

[ Laughs ] Me the Rapper? Yeah.

I love Rletto, man.

He has a knack for melody manipulation.

His improvisation is crazy.

Hey! Hello!

Let's go!

It was amazing seeing Meghan Trainer walking in,

'cause Meghan is not your average pop artist.

She tends to pull from a lot of different genres.

She makes funky pop music.

You're so brave, Rletto. Wow.

You know, sometimes, right, you got to take risks

and see what's gonna happen, you know?

The fact that Rletto picked a song

that Chance the Rapper is featured on...

crazy, crazy, crazy.

Justin's obviously a close friend of mine.

I'm excited to see the interpretation.

* The way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me *

Whoo-whoo! Rletto: I'm a huge Justin Bieber fan.

This is definitely the lane that I'm trying to be in.

I'm super honored to be singing any of his music.

* On God, runnin' to the altar like a track star *

* Can't wait another second, it’s the way you hold me *

When I was at Berkeley,

I always felt like the odd ball out.

Now that I'm here working with Chance,

I've kind of transformed every single pop song that I'm given.

I still feel like that odd ball,

but I feel good being the pop odd ball of Team Chance.

* Feels so holy *

Yes! Pow!

Thank y'all. What?

My favorite part about this song, the "on God."

I love how you make it your own and you do riffs everywhere.

But that's the one part that I want you to stick

to the same thing, you know?

Give me that "on God." Okay.

I think later in the song, if you want to do, like,

some different inflection on it or do a run,

that makes sense, but to establish it like Meghan said,

like just the first time. Yeah. Just give them one.

Then you could do your "on God."

Make sure that those runs and riffs are emphasizing

the emotion. Yeah.

Or what I do sometimes when I know I have to sing a song,

I do like several different takes of it

that I record myself.

Then I piecemeal it together,

like, make a composition of lines

where I sing it straight, like, the actual melody

and the other parts where I do variations,

and I memorize that version, you know? Okay.

But I think you're killing it. That's a winning,

memorable performance. Yeah, that was so --

If you did just that, you did great.

Yeah. Alright.

But we're gonna make you even better.

You know? We're coaches, aren't we?

Chance: I don't want to just hear "Holy."

I want to hear his"Holy."

When they can really re-imagine the record,

it's almost worth two great performances.

This one will be difficult for sure.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Singing "Holy," here's Rletto.

**

* I hear a lot about sinners *

* Don't think that I'll be a saint *

* I might go down to the river *

* 'Cause the way that the sky opens up *

* When we touch and it's makin' me say *

* The way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me *

* Feels so holy, holy, holy, yeah *

* On God, runnin' to the altar like a track star *

* Can't wait another second, it's the way you *

* Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me *

* Feels so holy, let's go *

* Now I don't do well with the drama *

* No, no, no, no, no *

* And, no, I can't stand it being fake *

* No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no *

* I don't believe in nirvana *

* 'Cause the way that we love * in the night gave me life *

* Baby, I can't explain, it’s the way you *

* Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me *

* Oh *

* It feels so holy, holy *

* Holy, holy, holy * Sing it, y'all.

* On God, runnin' to the altar like a track star *

* Can't wait another second, it's the way you *

* Hold me, hold me, hold me *

* I feel so holy *

* Listen, they say we're too young and, yeah *

* The pimps and the players say "don't go crushin'" *

* Wise men say fools rush in, but I don't know *

* The way you hold me, hold me, hold me, oh *

* It feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy *

* On God *

* Runnin' to the altar like a track star *

* Can't wait another second *

* Oh *

* Feels so holy *

* The way you hold me, hold me, hold me, I feel so holy *

* Yeah *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: Rletto, ladies and gentlemen!

**

Rletto! My man! What's up?

The outfit, fresh.

I like this song choice.

The fact that Chance is on it, notwithstanding,

it just felt really comfortable for you.

Your tone of voice, the way you felt on the song,

this was another lovely performance by you.

I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

I love your look, too. That is...

What would you say? That's dope?

Dope. Fresh. Fire.

Fire. He's teaching me new words.

I'm here for it. Great performance. Way to go.

Thank you. You guys match, actually.

Right? Yeah!

Rletto, you have so much warmth and richness in your tone.

You just exude star power. Thank you.

Really great. I agree, man. It's always something different from you,

but it's also always you.

And being able to watch you just progress

and really continue to grow,

I think you deserve to be in the lives.

That means a lot. Thank you.

You know, you have amazing stage presence.

You got everybody involved.

Even, like, the way that you directed

the background vocalists was awesome.

I just wish that we had gotten to,

like, really feel your range.

But you are an amazing performer,

and you've given some great moments to the show

throughout the season.

So it's something I got to think long about.

How about a big hand for Rletto, ladies and gentlemen?

I love Rletto's voice. I love his overall vibe.

And I feel like his voice has so much uniqueness,

so much richness and texture. He's talented.

My dawg, man. Chance: Rletto gave good performance

and he's somebody that I want on my team.

I'm almost at the end here,

and I really don't know how I'm gonna make the decision.

He's good. He isgood.

It's gonna be a tough -- It's gonna be a tough one.

* This is "The Voice" * Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."

Now a big song choice from Team Reba's Alabama soul singer,

Asher HaVon. Whoo-hoo!

Asher, now, Anthony did see you.

Yeah, yeah. "Un-Break My Heart." Crazy. Really?

Unbelievable. Which blew everybody away.

Oh, wow. So, he's already a fan also.

Oh, wow! My heart's like... As am I.

* You shout it out *

Asher chose "Titanium" by David Guetta and Sia.

* I am titanium *

He's got a great range, and he has little moments

where he'll do little trails, little runs,

but they're unexpected.

* Yeah *

Anthony: Asher's voice is, like, unworldly.

He makes it look so easy. Like it's effortless.

* Titanium *

Loved it. Yo, that was insane!

You just knocked us off the bandstand.

The only thing that is stumping me is the ending.

Okay. Can you bring it down an octave lower?

[ Lower ] * I am titanium *

Oh, that's your sweet spot right there in my opinion.

Would it be crazy to just hear the song

with piano and you?

We keep the same tempo, but essentially,

you would sing it as a ballad.

Well, what if we split the difference?

What if we did total acoustic at the beginning,

and then bass and drums come in?

I down for it. Me, too.

* Shoot me down *

Reba: Anthony had a great idea of

taking away the bass and drums

and just make it a ballad.

And that was beautiful.

* But I won't fall *

Asher: I feel empowered singing this song.

I have something to say, not only for myself,

but for somebody else that maybe don't have a voice.

Everything I've gone through in my life

has brought me to this moment.

And I get to look back at my life and say I'm Titanium.

* I am titanium *

[ Laughs ] That's fire! I mean, it could be a capella,

it could be full band, it could be piano,

but the common denominator is your voice.

It was dope. It was cool. And dope.

Yeah. [ Laughs ]

Asher: For Reba and Anthony to be invested in

making this song right, spending as much time as they did,

it was amazing.

How was your road to becoming solo artist

from once always being on stage with everybody else?

It's your story now.

Now you got to find out what is your perspective.

What do I want to actually say to people?

That's good. Thank y'all so much. Good job, Asher.

Reba has a very hard decision to make.

She knows what it takes to be a star,

and she can see things a lot of people can't.

So I'm really excited to see who she picks.

[ Cheers and applause ] Come on, Asher!

Asher's giving us a finale look.

With "Titanium," here is Asher HaVon.

* You shout it out *

* I can't hear a word you say *

* I'm talking loud, not saying much *

**

* I'm criticized *

* All your bullets ricochet *

* You shoot me down, I get up *

**

* I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose *

* Fire away, fire away *

* Ricochet, you take your aim *

* Fire away, fire away *

* Shoot me down, but I won't fall *

* I am titanium *

* Shoot me down. but I won't fall *

* I'm titanium *

* Oooo *

* I'm titanium *

* Oooo *

Hey! * Oooo *

* Cut me down *

* But it's you who have further to fall *

* Ghost town, haunted love *

* Ooooo *

* Raise your voice *

* Sticks and stones may break my bones *

Hey! * I'm talking loud, not saying much *

* Oh, no, no, no *

* Shoot me down, but I won't fall *

* I am titanium *

* Shoot me down, but I won't fall *

* I am titanium *

* I am titanium *

* Yeah *

* I am titanium *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: That is a playoff performance from Asher HaVon.

[ Cheers and applause ] Asher!

Alright, Dan and Shay.

Every artist throughout, you know, their career

kind of has this staple performance.

Like, I think of Adele at the Grammys.

This felt like a Grammy moment for you, man.

Thank you so much.

It sounds important when you sing.

I feel like you have a strong potential

to win this entire show. Wow. Thank you.

And just remember us when we're trying

to get tickets to your arena show. Throw a couple our way.

They're free. Come on. Come on. Come on.

You guys could hide under the train, and they'll take you in.

There we go. We can -- We'll hold it.

That's fine. Just sneak right in.

John, what do you think?

There are certain things about you

that remind me of Whitney Houston.

She would take these songs

that weren't written for a soul singer

and have that restraint and regal... Right.

...presence on her song,

but also throwing a dope run that you would hear in church.

In the church, we reserve a certain descriptive

for certain vessels.

We say they're anointed. Mm!

And I just felt that anointing on you.

That was divine.

Thank you, John. Thank you. Wow. Chance?

It's cool to be able to watch somebody

who's well on their way to something.

Like, it's almost like we forget you're in the competition

because you're like -- like a celebrity.

[ Indistinct ]

Great job. If you was on my team,

I would 100% send you to the lives.

Reba, I don't know what you're gonna do.

[ Laughter ]

So, Reba, what are you going to do?

Asher, you command the stage so well.

The way you stood still

had everybody's attention immediately.

The song was great for you. Thank you.

So I hope you feel really good about it.

I do, I do. And to hear my fellow coaches

talk about you like that?

I couldn't be more proud. I love you to pieces.

Way to go. I love you, too. Thank you.

How about another big hand for Asher HaVon?

John: Asher is stunning.

He's like no other artist that exists in the world.

I am, indeed, an Asher super fan.

Somebody get a picture of this!

Way to go, Asher.

Reba: Asher brought it tonight.

He's talented, has great stage presence.

He could sing the phone book and make it a hit.

Add that to his résumé. That's amazing.

That's solid. Team Reba, they're bringing their A game,

and I am thrilled to pieces.

Now I'm really gonna have to make some hard decisions.

Carson Daly, everybody!

Yeah! What a guy!

* This is "The Voice" * Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.

Chance: So next up, I got my girl Maddi Jane. Meghan: Oh, yeah.

Good name. She is -- Yeah, right?

Superstar name. She's a superstar.

She has so much confidence, very poised,

very professional and mature.

Where's Maddi Jane? Can we bring her in?

Maddi! It's Meghan Trainor.

It is. It's me. Hi!

Meghan Trainor, I've always admired the way

that she's just such a skilled writer.

She's a female producer.

So this was, like, perfect for me.

I was just telling her, like,

you just have so much, like, confidence.

No, that's very encouraging. She doesn't have any nerves.

Bro, it's freaking me out. No, she doesn't. [ Indistinct ]

No, I have nerves. Don't have nerve--

Don't let my nerves rub off on you. See, she said that you're nervous, dude.

Bro, I'm more nervous than her!

Freaking out on the inside. What are you singing today?

So I'm doing "Stay" by Rihanna.

Rihanna has this fire,

and she's got this power alto range

that I feel like I've always related to.

Are you excited? Are you ready?

I am as ready as I'll ever be.

* Round and around and around and around we go *

Maddi Jane: I was, like, a big theater girl.

Wow! Whoo! I'm telling you.

It was either "West Side Story" or Rihanna

that I would just spend hours,

like, singing over and over again.

* Not really sure how to feel about it *

That lyric when she says, "I put my hands in the air

and said, 'show me something,'" I sing it more about

continuing to be fearless in this music journey.

No matter how many times something doesn't work out,

I just keep putting myself out there. * Stay *

That vibrato's hard, though, right? Whoo-whoo!

Chance was right. She has no fear in her body.

I don't know how she does it.

That's such a talent, such a gift.

She's a powerhouse.

Are you kidding me? Something like that.

Like, what? Done. It's a wrap. Aww!

Thanks, guys. Yeah.

Who were you looking at over there, the camera?

I was just picturing, like...

She left. She left. She's locked in.

And really, one of the main things that I keep

having to tell people is don't just show off

different vocal inflections

and things that you could do with your voice.

Give us the lyrics. Like, make us feel how you feel. Yeah.

You also have, like, a really great, controlled vibrato.

And so, with those two things together,

if you always lean into those,

there's no reason why you shouldn't win the show.

Chance: This round is extremely ruthless.

There's no playoff pass, no steals, no saves.

Thank you so much for the advice.

Maddi, so good, so talented, so much control.

And if she makes it look easy in the playoffs,

then she gonna make it to the live shows.

Wow! What was the sound you just made?

Wow! Oh, that was a wow.

Wow. Okay.

[ Cheers and applause ]

With "Stay," here's Maddi Jane.

**

* All along it was a fever *

* A cold sweat hot-headed believer *

* I threw my hands in the air and said *

* Show me something *

* He said if you dare, come a little closer *

* Round and around and around and around we go *

* Oh, now, tell me now, tell me now *

* Tell me now you know *

* Not really sure how to feel about it *

* Something in the way you move *

* It makes me feel like I can't live without you *

* And it me takes all the way *

* I want you to stay *

Whoo!

* It's funny you're the broken one *

* But I'm the only one who needed saving *

* 'Cause when you never see the light *

* It's hard to know which one of us is caving *

* Not really sure how to feel about it *

* But something in the way that you move *

* It makes me feel like I can't live without you *

* And it takes me all the way *

* I want you to staaaay *

* Staaaay *

* I want you to, I want you to *

* Ooh *

* I want you to stay *

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

Yes, Maddi!

That was sick, dude. Insane.

Ahh! [ Laughs ]

Excellent job. Let's start with Reba.

You are priceless.

You were just giving it this serious, and you went...

Cute as a button.

I just fell in love with you even more. Thank you so much.

You have so much control over your voice.

Yeah. Thank you.

If you don't make it, something's wrong.

Daly: Dan + Shay?

I feel like there's a lot of hidden gems

in this show and you are not one of them

because you are just a straight diamond.

Oh, nice. That was pretty good, right?

That wasn't bad, yeah. That was great. [ Laughs ]

It's very impressive.

If you don't go through to the lives,

I'm quitting "The Voice." [ Laughter ]

Thank you, guys. Daly: John?

Every single note felt like it was so intentional.

It was a master class.

And this was your best performance to date.

I agree. Thank you.

I think she's got a shot to make the live shows.

Yeah. [ Applause ]

Chance, give us some thoughts on Maddi's performance.

Maddi, I'm so proud of you, dude,

and it's just cool to see you be yourself every week.

And I just like how you carry yourself into every performance.

Very, like, cool confidence that you have.

And so, I'm really proud that you came out here

and show why you deserve to be on this show and in the lives.

When you sing, like, everybody gets excited.

How about another big hand for Maddi Jane!

All these people have given a number of great performances.

So, to have to choose is really tough.

It's great to advance three artists,

but losing two feels like death.

Way to go. Way to go.

That's crazy. Oh, my God.

So, who are you picking?

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back.

Alright, now it's time to find out

which Team Chance artists are moving on to the top 12.

Please welcome Team Chance!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Yeah.

Great playoff performances from Team Chance.

Only three of you can represent Chance in our top 12 live show.

Chance, how are you feeling right now?

It's a lot of pressure, a lot of weight,

'cause they're all so individually amazing.

Man. It's so -- It's so tough.

I wish I could just keep talking and not have to choose.

Daly: Well, unfortunately, Chance, the time has come.

Who's the first artist moving on?

Uh...

The first artist advancing to lives is...

...Serenity.

Serenity, congratulations!

Serenity down.

I picked Serenity to go to the lives

because she knows how to perform.

Good choice.

She comes every week, poised, confident,

and the vocal performances just keep getting better.

America is gonna love Serenity. Yes!

Chance, who is the second artist moving on?

My stomach... [ Laughter ]

Uh...

The second artist advancing to lives...

...is Maddi Jane.

Maddi Jane!

Maddi belongs in the lives.

Showing every week, like, "Oh, I can also do this,"

or "This is also in my wheelhouse"

is the number one way to create new fans.

Good job, Maddi. Incredible.

Incredible today.

I'm going to lives. [ Chuckles ]

Daly: Alright. This is it. Three are left.

One of them will join you in the top 12.

Chance, who is the last artist moving on?

I'm nervous for him. [ Chuckles ]

I honestly didn't, like, plan.

You guys are already artists.

So, the third artist advancing to lives...

...is Nadège!

Daly: Nadège advances to the top 12!

Congratulations! Thank you.

She's going! Thank you.

Chance: I needed Nadège for lives

because she has something

I don't see anywhere else in the competition.

She is the definition of, like, a jazzy soul singer.

Congratulations. Congratulations.

Every time that she's gotten on stage, it's been a moment.

So, the playoff pass paid off.

[ Squealing ]

Daly: Another hand for Team Chance!

Whoo! Yeah!

Great work throughout the show.

Every artist on Team Chance is amazing.

My ladies, what up!

Building that live team and having to let go of two people,

the hardest decision I've made in "Voice" history.

Daly: Alright, give it up for Team Reba!

[ Cheers and applause ]

John: Yeah.

Look at these regal looks we got going on here.

Congratulations to all the members of Team Reba.

You guys all were incredible.

Only three can represent Reba in our top 12 live show.

What would you like to say to your team?

Thank you all so much

for giving your heart and soul to this stage.

Not only with your voice,

but the way you express yourself through music.

Okay, now I'm ready to go home.

Very nice words, Reba, but the time has come.

Who is the first artist moving on?

**

The first artist moving on is Asher.

Asher, congratulations!

I picked Asher to go into the live shows

because he deserves to be there.

Yes, Asher. Let's go, baby!

Every performance has been better than the last.

I think America's gonna be blown away by Asher.

I'm dreaming. This isn't real. This isn't real.

This is real. It's real!

Reba, who is the second artist moving on?

The second artist moving on...

...is Josh. Josh!

Josh has a very special place in my heart.

Congrats, man. Thank y'all.

Reba: He's my only country performer.

Tonight, he showed everybody what he has.

Well, and now the moment of truth.

The hardest part for you, Reba.

One will join the top 12.

Unfortunately, the others will leave us tonight.

Reba, who is the last artist moving on?

I could sit here and talk for another 10 minutes

of telling how great you are,

but I know you want to know who's going to advance.

So, the third person advancing...

...is L.

[ Cheers and applause ]

L. Rodgers is stunned by that announcement.

I picked L. because she's great.

I love you. I'm gonna miss you.

She brings something different to the show.

Put your hands together for our artists leaving us tonight

from Team Reba, everybody.

All of my talent, they're all very different.

This is the most I'm gonna cry.

I swear.

Reba: I've got country, soul, Americana.

I do definitely think I have the team to beat.

You better watch out.

Let's go get to the lives.

Reba team! Alright.

Team Reba! One, two, three.

All: Team Reba!

Whoo! Come on.

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