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**

[ Cheers and applause ]

This is it. Welcome to
the Season 26 playoffs premiere.

Let's go. Woobly woobly.
Whoo!

I love when my team goes.
Like, it's so exciting.

Tonight is all about Team Gwen.

Let's go, Gwen.

I can't wait
to show off my team.

It's going to be mind-blowing.

Team Gwen is -- I don't want to
say it in front of her,

but full of amazing singers,
and she is a massive threat.

Snoop Dogg:
Now, this looks amazing.

Smile like it's
a Christmas card.

There's no saves.
There's no steals.

Last five --
cut down to two.

Reba: I don't know
how she's going to choose.

It's the last step
before the live shows.

We can only take
two people to the live shows,

and this is just going to be
so hard.

I'm literally having to listen
to the spirit.

Like, I think the Holy Ghost
is over here, Snoop.

Well, the gangster
Holy Ghost does travel.

I'm so excited
to have MGK here.

He's just one of those artists

that has bounced around
in genres.

He's bold.

He has a new song
with Jelly Roll.

* Lonely road, take me home *
* Lonely road *

Gwen: He's so successful.
He's doing arenas.

He's doing stadiums.

He's a producer.
Writes his own music.

There's just a lot for them
to gain by having MGK here.

MGK: I've been so eager
to work with Gwen.

A dream collab.
Dream chasing is so cool.

The first check I ever got
was $45 for winning first place

competing against
20 other talents

for "Showtime at the Apollo"
when I was 19.

If they don't walk away
with a win,

they still walk away with
knowledge, which is also a win.

Here we are.
We're at "The Voice."
Thank you for having me.

Boop, boop.
Hello, guys.

You're MGK,

which is going to be really
difficult for my dyslexic brain.

It's just certain things for me,
like, letters in a row.

That's why it's so funny

that I have that song
spelling "bananas."
Yeah. Oh, my God.

Like, I know.
Like, I literally --
That's so ironic.

You know what's funny?

In middle school,
I had a handshake to that song.

You did?
Yeah, it was so cringe
watching it back, but...

[ Laughs ]
That's so cute, though.

So happy you came to visit.
Thank you.
I'm so stoked I came.

This is where it gets crazy.

Jose Luis is a monster.

* I'll wait for your love *

He's so unbelievably gifted,
right?

I watched a video.
He's amazing.

Gwen:
It's so fun to have somebody
like Jose Luis on my team,

because it makes me feel
so powerful.

Jose Luis!
Hi.

Oh, my God.
Hi.

Jose: I literally have no words
to describe it.

MGK has won, like,
tons of music awards.

You did so good
the other day.

And I love that we both
share the same love for fashion.

I don't even know what else
to do to coach you

except for just be
your cheerleader.

We all need
that love and support.
Mm-hmm.

That is our fuel, right?
[ Chuckles ]

Were you accepted
as a singer?

Like, were you supported?
Um, at the beginning,

I think it's rough
for many of us,

but, yeah, this is me.

People has to take it even
if they didn't understand it.
Cool.

[ Laughs ]
The one thing I love from
the last performance you did

and what I'm seeing now --
the swag is great, right?
Oh, thank you.

Style is so clearly important
to you,

so don't be scared
to bring the swag.

We love Gwen.
It's beyond the songs.

It's image. Like, there's
so many stages of Gwen.

Create your own version
of what that is.

That's an icon right there.
For sure.

What?
[ Laughter ]

Anyways, let's hear this.

My song
that I will be singing now

is "No More Drama"
by Mary J. Blige.
Fire.

I connect to this song on
a really deeply emotional level.

* Broken heart again *

* Another lesson learned *

Jose: The song is about
breaking free from all the pain

and all the drama in your life
that keeps you stuck.

* No more pain *

When I was young,
I was bullied a lot.

People would say
that I was too feminine,

people would call me freak,

and music created, like,
a bubble for me to escape.

I feel like in "The Voice,"
I-I can be my true self.

* I'm tired of all the drama *

I've created beautiful friends,

and they accept me
just the way that I am.

* In my-y-y-y-y
li-i-i-i-i-i-fe *

Damn.
Wow.

Ugh, like,
the movements are so good.

Thank you.

I just think that, at
the very beginning of the song,

if you were a little bit less
perform-y and more real.
Okay.

I agree.
It felt like
a performance...

Yeah.
...as opposed to
the truth.

If you just ignore everything
and just take that breath,

say whatever mantra is true
to you,

"I am music, I am love,"
and you let it go

and you're like, "It's my time."

Jose: MGK was amazing.

He had beautiful advice
with so much respect.

I loved it.

* No more drama
in my life *

Gwen: If he can get
his personality across,

it's just going to make it
that much more, um, amazing.

Yeah, people will want to
root for him more.

Yeah, yeah.
Yeah.

* Why'd I play the fool? *

There's no more steals
or saves,

so the competition
has been getting real.

* Knowing all the time *

I really want to stay

and perform in front
of America -- lives.

Gwen: You look through me.
MGK: Yeah.

That's what a star does.

I don't know how I'm going
to pick. This is really hard.

I'm so happy
I got to see that.
Thank you so much.

That was great.

Michael:
Let's go, Jose.

They got on ears now.
They can hear us.

I know.
The love is getting there.

Yeah.
You bet-chy.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Singing "No More Drama,"
here is Jose Luis.

**

* Broken heart again *

* Another lesson learned *

* Better know your friends *

* Or else you will get burned *

* Gotta count on me *

* 'Cause I can guarantee
that I'll be fine *

* No more pain *

* No more pain *

* No more pain *

* No more pain *

* No drama *

* No more drama in my life *

* No one's gonna
make me hurt again *

* Why'd I play the fool? *

* Go through ups and downs *

* Knowing all the time *

* You wouldn't be around *

* Or maybe I like the stress *

* 'Cause I was young
and restless *

* But that was long ago *

* I don't wanna cry no more *

* No more pain *

* No more, no more, more, more,
more, more, more, more tears *

* No more tears *

* I'm tired of cryin' *

* I wanna smile again *

* No-o-o *

* No more drama *

* I'm gonna speak my mind *

* I'm gonna speak my mind,
okay *

Jose comes to life.

* It feels so good *

* When you let go *

* Of all the drama
in your life *

* And you're free
from all this pain *

* And you're free
from all the stress *

* And you're free
from all the stress *

* So you better go find
your happiness *

* I don't know *

* Only God knows
where the story ends for me *

* But I know where
my story begins *

* It's up to us to choose *

* Whether we win or lose *

* And I choose to win,
yeah, yeah *

Whoo-hoo-hoo!
Whoa!

* I'm tired of all the drama *

* No more drama *

[ Vocalizing ]

* No more drama *

* No more drama *

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

* No more *

* No more drama *

* In my li-i-i-i-i-i-i-fe *

* In my-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y *

* Li-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-fe *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly:
That is Jose Luis, everybody.

Wow.
You see what that is,
Snoop?

That's playoff sanging
right there.

Yeah. Yeah.

That was some playoff sanging
at its highest level.

The way you control
your vocals,

you made a Mary J. Blige song
your song?

You're a star, man.
I don't have no buttons no more.

They took all my buttons away.
[ Laughter ]

But I would push the button
to get him to the final two.

Okay.
Thank you.

Michael.
This is my first time
in this playoff thing.

I was just blown away.

I hope they show my face
when watching it.

I was just saying, like,
"Jose, Jose."

[ Laughter ]
Thank you.

Thank you, Coach.
Reba.

Reba:
You did a wonderful job.

I know a lot
of seasoned people

that have been in the business
for a long, long time.

They don't have the charisma
that you have on stage.

Your vocals were
absolutely incredible.

Totally. Yeah.

[ Laughs ]

Thank you, Reba.
Gwen.

You're just
so unbelievably talented.

You're so tasteful
with the way that you do it.

I have so many feelings
right now...
Aww.

...because this is just
so difficult.

You're just incredible.
Jose: Thank you, Gwen.

How about another big hand
for Jose Luis, everybody?

Gwen: Jose Luis -- he has style,
stage presence, confidence...
Beautiful.

...but the one thing we've been
working on is just trying to,

like, let him
get completely opened up

so that I can root for him
even more.

Great job.
[ Cheers and applause ]

I got to cut three people today.
Three out of five.

She's not going to make it.
She's not going to make it.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly:
Welcome back to the playoffs
at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Gwen:
I have no clue what to do.

Departure is not failure.

I think your team is
going to be fine.

I don't see any weak people
on your team

that's going to cry
or break down.

No, Snoop will be crying.
They'll be fine.

Yeah, you know I'm a crybaby.
Stop saying that.

[ Gwen and Snoop Dogg laugh ]

Hey, guys,
I'm about to go into rehearsals.

I'm on Team Gwen now.

Alright, I miss you guys.
I love you all.

Love you.
You're going to kick butt.
Bye.

This is Jake,
my new team member.

Like, I basically stole him
from Snoop.

Daly: Hold everything.

Gwen used
her only block on me,

and I'm going to go with Gwen.

Gwen:
He's a really good, classic,
authentic country singer.

Gwen: Jake!
Gwen.

What's up?
My country star.

And MGK?

What up? What up?
Yes!

Are you serious?
What up?

I was completely shocked
to see MGK.

How are you?
[ Chuckles ] Doing good.

Jake:
He's just one of those guys

who's able to tap
into different genres.

He covered a Zach Bryan song.

He has a song that just came out

not too long ago
with Jelly Roll.

* She talks about
the future *

* Like she's flippin' through
a magazine *

I'm singing "The Painter"
by Cody Johnson.

This song paints
the picture so well.

Like, my life was black and
white before I met Ashleigh,

and she brought the color to it
and still does.

* Gets excited about
all my crazy dreams *

I put so much
into this passion of mine.

The gigs, the late nights,
the being away.

It definitely gets me
emotional thinking about

all that she's done.

* Before he came into
the picture *

Gwen:
I love this song choice.

It has a story to it.

You can visualize
immediately this person

that he's talking about.

It feels in his element

and, like, he comes across
really grounded.

I would think
that this could be a song

he would do
out in the world.

[ Applause ]

So good.
Thank you.

It makes me think about my wife
and my kids back at home.

There's room for you
to be more animated

in the storytelling
in your eyes.

Yeah,
you have a good smile, too,

so maybe crack a smile or
something on the -- on that.
[ Chuckles ]

Let people know
they can be close to you.

Lyrically,
it's a lot of words.

When you have any moment
when there is no lyrics, though,

because there are so many words,
like, step away from the mic

and play your guitar.

It's all about the feel.

You have a wife and kids.

Like, they bring the color
to your life.

So it's all feel.
I love that. I love that.

That's good,
that's good, yeah.
Right?

I think everything
about this performance

is just going to be you
selling that story emotionally.
Yeah.

Who did you love
in the country scene image-wise?

Johnny Cash is, like --
Of course, bro.

So, I mean, dude...
[ Laughs ]

...I think you should come
like that on the show.
Yeah.

Do like Johnny Cash would do.

That's the first thing I thought
when you started singing.

He was mysterious, and
he had the depth in his voice

where it fills the room.

I feel like his voice recorded
would sound...

Oh, it'd be great,
yeah.
...beautiful.

You're a really good
singer.

That means so much.
Thank you.

To win this thing
and make it to lives,

it is going to take 100%
in every area,

and that's what
I'm going to do.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Let's go, Jake!

Hi, Jake!

He ain't sung one vocal,
and they're screaming for him.

He's a crowd favorite.
[ Cheers and applause ]

You got this, Jake.

With the painter,
here is Jake Tankersley.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* She talks about the future *

* Like she's flippin' through
a magazine *

* Finds the beauty in the
thrown away and broken things *

* Gets excited about
all my crazy dreams *

Yeah!

* Got every sunset that
she's ever seen memorized *

* Saves them away for
a rainy day or stormy night *

* The sky is brighter
lookin' at it through her eyes *

Whoo!

* I don't remember *

* Life before
she came into the picture *

Hey! Get them, Jake!

* Brought the beauty
I was missin' with her *

* Showed me colors
I ain't ever seen *

* She took chances *

* With every wall I built,
she saw a canvas *

* I thank God every day
for how He made her *

* My life was black and white,
but she's the painter *

* Mm-mm-mm-mm *

* She reminds me that it ain't
too late to start again *

* Fine is good, but you need
some blue every now and then *

* How'd I live so long
without her reckless touch? *

* I don't remember *

* Life before
she came into the picture *

* Brought the beauty
I was missin' with her *

* Showed me colors
I ain't ever seen *

* She took chances *

* With every wall I built,
she saw a canvas *
Hey.

* I thank God every day
for how He made her *

* My life was black and white,
but she is the painter *

* Whoa-oa *

* Ooh *

* She's the painter *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Whoo!

Eat, Jake! Eat!

[ Cheers and applause
continue ]

I'll be your roadie anytime,
Jake.

Great job, man.

Let's go to your
former coach, Mr. Snoop Dogg.

Jake,
I'm a proud uncle over here.

I'm going to say that.
It just seemed like

you were singing that song
for your wife, man.

That's exactly where
my heart went, and, uh...
Aww.

Gwen: Aww.
...it got emotional
for a second.

Come on, Jake.

Jake, you know I like
to cry on this show, too,

but you ain't finna
make me cry right now.

I'm finna make you cry.
[ Laughter ]

Jake, ain't nothing wrong
with expressing that love

for the one
that holds you down.

She's been the queen,

she's been the rock,
the foundation.

I'm so happy
that you're still on the show,

that cousin Gwen
took you in.

I don't see how you're
going to send him home.

But that's not my decision
no more, Jake.

[ Laughter ]

I'm not your coach no more.

I'm just a homey now,
so I can just say what I feel.

Daly: Reba.

Wonderful job.

Your range is incredible
on this song, too.

I loved it. Way to go.

Thank you so much.

Alright, Jake, let's see
what your coach thought. Gwen?

For me, it was, like,
bringing out more of Jake,

more of your personality.

We talked about
facial expressions,

about emotion,
and I could see it.

I think you did
a great job tonight.

Thank you, Coaches.
Thank you so much.

How about another big hand
for Jake Tankersley?

[ Cheers and applause ]
Way to go, Jake.

Thank you.

Jake, he's so authentic.
All of my notes -- he took.

And so it was really fun for
me to see him grow like that.

Just going to make it
even that much harder.

Jake: I feel like
that was all I had there,

especially with
the emotions getting me,

and cowboys cry, too, I guess,
every once in a while.

A real man knows how to tap
into another real man's emotion.

You know what?
I heard it in that last note.

Oh, he got so choked up.
Yeah.

I'm pulling for Jake.

He's a full package.
He soundscountry.

Perfect song for him.
Yeah, it was.

All five of her acts
are different.

I don't know what
she's going to do.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly:
Welcome back to the playoffs.

I have such a soft spot
for Gabrielle.

She's quirky.
That's my jam right there.

Yeah, and she's got, like, a lot
of character in her voice.

Like, she can belt at
the same time she can do runs.

Okay.
She's already coming
right now.

Muffin! Yes.
[ Gasps ] Wait. Stop it.

MGK?
Hi. Hi.

MGK is Grammy-nominated.

I know he has all these awards,
and he's a phenomenal artist.

He kind of jumps genres,
which is really cool.

MGK: Where are you from?
I'm from outside of
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

Yeah, I'm from Cleveland.
I'm not far from you.
Okay,
not that far at all.

Are you working a job
right now?

I actually quit my job
to do this.

I worked at Olive Garden.
[ Laughs ]

My girl.
Yes, I know the menu
front and back.

Okay, that's really cool,
'cause I used to work
at fast food a lot.

It makes me root for you
even more.

Thanks.
How's the song going?

How's this feeling?
It's so good.

I'm singing "Listen to
Your Heart," Roxette,

but I'm doing, like,
a slower piano version.

* Listen to your heart *

* When he's calling for you *

Gabrielle: The song really just
reaches out and says,

"Listen to who you are."

The words are, "I don't know
where you're going,

and I don't know why,"

and that's, like,
the story of my life.

* And I don't know why *

I knew when I was 21
it was time to go.

I had to get out of my hometown.

I was out
of a toxic relationship.

There was nothing there for me.

My gut instinct said,
"Girl, you have to go."

It helped me further
myself as a person,

and it was the best thing
that I ever did. [ Chuckles ]

[ Vocalizes ]

I made that up.

Yeah, no, no. I got it.
Don't trip. That was fire.

Oh, word?
Yeah.

What I love
is just the character,

and then I love you have
so much dynamics.

I want you to go even further
into that character.
Yeah.

I think that there's work
to do on the song...
For sure.

...'cause, like,
I see you in your eyes

thinking about what
you just sang

before you're even
going to sing the next line.

Yeah, I do that a lot.

Do not disconnect
from the lyric.

Yeah.
You got to get lost.

Gotcha.
So, like, drown in it.

Be consumed by this.
Like, this is life or death.

Do you know what I mean?
You quit your job.
Yeah. Absolutely.

Like, this is life or death,
dude.
Absolutely. Yeah.

She has the potential to take
her voice anywhere she wants.

I'm rooting for you.
I really am.
Thank you so much.

She has to get rid of
all the distractions

and take full advantage
of this moment.

Great to meet you.
It was so nice to meet you.

Gwen: What her challenge
is going to be

is to really be totally taken
over by these lyrics.

And I think
that when she gets on that stage

and the pressure's on,
she's going to bring it.

Thank you so much.

Singing "Listen to Your Heart,"
here's Gabrielle Zabosky.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

**

* I know there's something
in the wake of your smile *

* I get a notion from the look
in your eyes, yeah *

* You built a love,
but that love falls apart *

* Your little piece of heaven *

* Turns too dark *

* Listen to your heart *

* When he's calling for you *

* Listen to your heart *

* There's nothing else
you can do *

* I don't know
where you're going *

* And I don't know why *

* Listen to your heart *

* Before you tell him
goodby-y-y-y-y-y-e *

* And there are voices
that want to be heard *

* So much to mention *

* But you can't find the words *

* The scent of magic *

* The beauty that's been *

* When love was wilder
than the wind *

* Listen to your heart *

* When he's calling for you *

* Listen to your heart *

* There's nothing else
you can do *

* I don't know
where you're going *

* And I don't know why *

* Listen to your heart *

* Before you tell him
goodby-y-y-y-y-y-e *

* Yeah-eah-eah-eah *

* Listen to your heart

* Befo-o-o-re *

* You tell him goodby-y-y-e *

* Oh, oh, oh *

* Ooh, ooh *

* Oooooh *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Way to go.
That is Gabrielle Zabosky,
everybody.

Team Gwen.
Michael.

It is the coolest thing
to have a front-row seat

and watch a human being grow
exponentially.

It's so fulfilling.

I was really moved
by your performance,

so congratulations.
Thank you. [ Chuckles ]

Snoop Dogg.

Let's say that I've had my eyes
and my ears on you

for a while,
and I was blocked.

[ Laughter ]
* I'm sorry *

I forgive you.

I truly see the growth
that you've made,

as far as with
your confidence.

You was taking on some notes
that was real big,

and you was hitting them,

and when you broke it down and
got real smooth and beautiful,

that's the part of you
that I really like the most

'cause I'm a smooth player,
you know what I'm saying?

So great job.
Thank you so much.

Thank you, smooth playa.
Reba.

I was looking at your eyes

and you looked
a little panicked sometimes.

And then you got into the song.
It was going back and forth.

Once you marry
that beautiful voice of yours

and what comes out of your eyes,
you're going to be unstoppable.

Thank you.
Way to go.

Gwen.
Did we not talk about
all this stuff?

Yeah. [ Chuckles ]
Like one of the biggest
things we worked on

was losing yourself
in the song

and the fact
that you've grown so much,

I'm just so proud of you.

I just am excited for you
in your life. Really.

Thank you, Gwen.
How about another big hand

for Gabrielle Zabosky,
everybody?

Gwen: I think, with Gabrielle,
she's so talented.

My heart is wrapped around her.
I love her so much.

Go, girl.
Michael:
It has become very obvious
that it's the playoffs

and people have stepped up
their game.

You know what?
You have a great team.

I have a really good team.

Still don't have an inkling
about what I'm going to do.

I'm going to be doing
my prayers over here,

just asking --
asking the spirit to guide me.

I want to do the right thing.

* I'm sorry *

Yes, I am.
Get them, Mike.

In Canada, it's,
* I'm sore-y *

"Sore-y." [ Laughs ]

* Really, really,
really sore-y *

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back.

Jan Dan chooses
weird songs

that you don't think
he would do.
Good for him.

He can do runs and do
anything with his voice.

He's had, like, a crazy journey
on the show.

His wife was labor, like,
and he's on stage.
[ Gasps ]

She's sleeping?
Yeah.

I'm about to go into this
rehearsal, and I'm nervous.

Oh, you're going to be
amazing.

Gwen: When I saved Jan Dan,
it was one of those

"follow your heart,

and you never know
if you're going to be right."

What's up? This is crazy.
MGK: What up, dude?

Jan Dan: It was insane to see
MGK standing there,

and everything that he does
is super authentic to him.

I also was on stage
when I was having a baby.
Really?

Yeah, I had to go to
the hospital right
when I got offstage.

Jan Dan: And one of the things
that I've been working on

is to be more free
and loose in my performance,

and I'm singing
"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas,

Jan Dan: I just really connect
to these words...
Yes.

...being that I just left
an eight-year career

knowing I wanted
to pursue music.

* I close my eyes *

The song is about understanding
that this is but a quick moment,

and if we're not making
anything of the moment,

the moment will pass away
like dust in the wind.

* Pass before my eyes,
a curiosity *

I chose this song because,
for eight years,

I've been working for
the church,

putting services together,

and I just kind of lost
my zeal in that.

And I decided that I needed
to follow my heart.

* Ye-e-e-e-ah *

For me, it's more body language
than anything else.
Yeah.

I would've sat on the floor
and just sang it like this...
[ Chuckles ]

...because that would've
really made people be like,

"What's going on in his head
right now?"
Yeah.

If you can let that soul come
through in your body language,

then you're just going to
get there.

Gwen: He needs to grow
into who he's going to be

because he's just made
all these changes so quickly.

MGK: That's going to
be something...
Yeah. Yeah.

...that's, like,
a process for him,

because it takes
a long time.

My whole career, none of it
was unauthentic to myself.
Mm-hmm.

Don't ever stop making
those choices.

For certain people,
weird is the way.

It is crazy that there are
no saves or no steals.

I can't wait to show you off.
[ Chuckles ]

The best two out of five
on a team --

it's definitely
so much pressure to make sure

that you're giving your all
in this performance.

Great job, man.
Appreciate it, man.

Jan Dan was singing from the
heart, and his choice in songs

is a super odd recipe
of different ingredients

that you wouldn't think
go together.
Yeah.

It's like jalapeños
and ice cream,

but he's making it work.
It's weird.

Yeah, the fact that
he's choosing these songs,

it shows me he's an artist.

Say hi to my baby.
[ Chuckles ]
I will.

I just need him
to just loosen up,

and if he can do that for me,

then it's a no-brainer
with Jan Dan.

With "Dust in the Wind,"
here's Jan Dan.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* I close my eyes *

* Only for a moment *

* And the moment's gone *

* All my dreams *

* Pass before my eyes,
a curiosity *

* Dust in the wind *

* All we are
is dust in the wind *

* Same old song *

* Just a drop of water
in an endless sea *

* All we do *

* It crumbles to the ground *

* But we refuse to see *

* Dust in the wind *

* All we are is dust
in the wi-i-i-i-i-i-i-nd *

* Oh, oh, oh *

* Now, don't hang on *

* Nothing lasts forever
but the earth and sky *

* It slips away *

* And all your money's
not another minute buy *

* Dust in the wind *

* All we are
is dust in the wind *

* Dust in the wind *
Whoo! Yeah, man.

* Everything is dust
in the wind *

* He-e-e-e-e-e-e-y *

* He-e-e-e-e-e-e-y *

* Dust in the wind *

* Everything is dust in the *

* Wi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-nd *

[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, my God.

[ Sighs ]
Daly: That is Jan Dan,
everybody, from Team Gwen.

Wow.
So artistic.

Reba, what'd you think?

I just love
the way you vocalize

and the runs you do.

I could sit there and listen to
a full concert with you singing.

[ Cheers and applause ]
Michael.

So far,
we've heard you sing Brandy,

Stevie Wonder,
and Miley Cyrus.
[ Laughter ]

And now you're singing
"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas.

[ Laughter ]
With all of these genres,

what else do you have
up your sleeve?

Mm-hmm.
Snoop.

First of all, you ain't supposed
to be knowing these songs.

You put your own twist
on it,

which gives it the soul
and the original version.

Great job, Jan Dan.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Alright, Gwen.

Hold.
Let me just wipe my tear.

[ Chuckles ]
[ Audience "awws" ]

This is a man
that chooses notes

that are so artistic
and beautiful.

He's a painter
with his voice.

I think
you're just so cool.

I'm literally having
to listen to the spirit.

Like, I think the Holy Ghost
is over here, Snoop,

right now, yeah.
Well, the gangster
Holy Ghost travels.

I'm doing it.
I'm getting it.

She's going to need it
soon enough.

How about another big hand
for Jan Dan, everybody?

Gwen:
Jan Dan's my wild card.

Well, he's showing up
to show me who he is.

The ones that rise to the top
are the ones

that are wearing their heart
on the sleeve,

and I just root for him.

Looked good, felt good,
and you sung good.

Way to go.

My favorite so far.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly:
Welcome back to the playoffs.

The next artist is 15.

She's the same age
as my daughter,

which going to be a trip
watching somebody else

on a platform like this
being 15 years old.

Oh, my God. I can't believe
I'm about to walk in there.

Gwen: I love what she
can do with her voice.

It's just so beautiful
and pure.

It's already sparkling
like a diamond.

It's just now
she just needs life.

I'm excited to sing
this song specifically

because I want to be
a singer-songwriter,

and Taylor Swift is really good
at songwriting and storytelling.

When you do
songwrite, too --

by the way, this is one thing
Lionel Richie told me

that I really like --

keep your ears open
to everyday conversation.

God, why didn't I
think of that?

Like, it's so, like --
Yeah.

Yeah, take -- take
whatever your friends say...

What we all say, yeah.
...and use it.

Yeah.
For sure.

* The worst thing that *

Sydney: I'm singing "Betty"
by Taylor Swift

I relate a lot to Taylor Swift

because she started singing
when she was around my age.

So pretty.

I'm a little bit nervous
because there isn't a moment

that's showstopping
in my voice,

so I feel like I really have to
be a storyteller with this one.

Yay!

Wow, this is so different,
but you can do it.

I think one thing
I'm noticing --

this song is really
about storytelling

and about the lyric,
right?

Yeah.
What is she talking about?

You're kind of desperate
'cause you're embarrassed,

you know, you did s--
you messed up.

To me, it seemed like you're
a little bit too happy.

So you're not going to have
a smile

while you're singing it,
right?
Yeah, I wouldn't be happy,
yeah.

Yeah. I think this is
a challenging song for Sydney.

She's really going to have
to connect with the lyrics.

And if she can really do that
and put this on

like it's her story,
I think it's going to be great.

That last "I'm only 17"
is definitely, like,

your moment to give everybody
goosebumps, because it sounds

like she shouldn't be
going through this at that age.

And I'm sure
you probably never did

one thing wrong
in your whole life

that you needed forgiveness
for, so pretend.

Probably take the
excitement away from being here

and, like, just embrace the hurt
for these three minutes.

Sydney: I'm not really
into, like, drama

because I have such
a close friend group,

so I guess
I just have to pretend that me

and my friends
got into this huge fight.

So then I can really add
the emotion to this song.

Really good.
You're about to --
You're about to snap.

She has all the checks of what
you need in a singer, so...
Yeah.

Congratulations,
and good luck.
Thank you.

It's going to just be,
like --
[ Chuckling ] Good luck.

I think I leave before
you have to make a decision.

I know.
It's the worst.

Love you.
Love you, too.

Enjoy the journey.

With "Betty,"
here is Sydney Sterlace.

[ Cheers and applause ]

**

* Betty,
I won't make assumptions *

* About why you switched
your homeroom *

* But I think
it's 'cause of me *

Wow.

* Betty, one time,
I was riding on my skateboard *

* When I passed your house *

* It's like I couldn't breathe *

* You heard the rumors
from Inez *

* You can't believe
a word she says *

* Most times,
this time it was true *

* The worst thing
that I ever did *

* Was what I did to you *

* But if I just showed up
at your party *

* Would you have me?
Would you want me? *

* Would you tell me
to go straight to hell? *

* Or lead me to the garden *

* In the garden
would you trust me *

* If I told you
it was just a summer thing? *

* I'm only 17 *

* I don't know anything *

* But I know I miss you *

* I was walking home
on broken cobblestones *

* Just thinking of you
when she pulled up *

* Like a figment
of my worst intentions *

* She said,
"James, get in, let's drive" *

* Those days
turned into nights *

* Slept next to her *

* But I dreamt of you *

* All summer
lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ng *

* Mm-hmm *

* Yeah,
I showed up at your party *

* Mm-hmm *

* Yeah,
I showed up at your party *

* Will you have me?
Will you love me? *

* Will you kiss me
on the porch *

* In front of all your
stupid friends? *

* If you kiss me, will it be *

* Just like I dreamed it? *

* Will it patch
your broken wings? *

* I'm only 17 *

* I don't know anything *

* I know I miss you *

* Standing in your cardigan *

* Kissin' in my car again *

* Stopped at a streetlight *

* You know I miss you *

[ Cheers and applause ]

Daly: That is Sydney Sterlace,
ladies and gentlemen.

We'll start with Michael.
It's crazy to me.
You're 15.

I'm wearing six pairs of Spanx
that are older than you.

[ Laughter ]
I'm blown away
by your voice.

We are so lucky
that we have got to be witness

to this journey
of this superstar.

Thank you so much.
Thank you, Michael.

You're 15 years old,

and you have the greatest taste
in boots.

You're from New York.

How did that happen?
[ Laughter ]

I love your range.
I'd dang sure vote for you.

Thank you.
Snoop.

You were always my favorite.

Like, I thought that you had
strong enough vocals

to win the whole show.
Mm-hmm.

So when you become a big star,
I'll be at your concerts.

Wow.
Thank you, Snoop.

Gwen: I don't even know
how you did that.

You're acting your age,

but yet that makes it
even more shocking

when you're singing the song.

My favorite part of your voice

is that little tender part
that you do.
Yeah.

And I'm just proud of you.

Thank you so much.

How about another big hand
for Sydney Sterlace, everybody?

Let's go, Sydney!

Gwen:
Sydney is so instinctual,

mature for her age, and what
she brings under the pressure

tells me
that she's going to go far.

My God,
I don't know what to do.

I'm nervous to the point
of feeling sick today.

Great job.

Look, I'm getting emotional
again just right now.

My eyes are starting to water.

I'm just really dreading
this decision

that's coming up real soon.

I would wear that.
Still.

* This is "The Voice" *

Daly: Welcome back.

Now it is time
for the moment of truth.

Please welcome the members
of Team Gwen.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Great job, Team Gwen.

Jose, Jake, Gabrielle,
Jan Dan, and Sydney,

only two can represent Gwen
in the Top 8 live show.

Gwen, how do you feel right now?

I feel proud, and I feel honored
that each one of you guys

let me hang out with you
and help you.

This is really,
really difficult.

One thing that saves me
all the time

is that
we're all going home,

and this is just a moment
in your life,

and whatever you do
with this moment

is going to be the next part
of your life.

Wow.
So that does
give me comfort.

I'm going by
who I think I can coach

and help grow
into that identity

that they already are showing me
that they have.

I'm going to ask
you the name of the artist

that's going to move
on here in a second...
[ Chuckles ]

but do you have any last words,
Gwen, just for your team?
I...

See, going through it,
y'all.

[ Voice breaking ] I'm so proud
that I get to be on this show

and -- and work
with you guys.

I don't want to freaking cry
right now.

So embarrassing.
Like, stop.
No, you're making me cry.

But I-I really, truly
learned something

from each one
of you guys.

Music is so beautiful
and spiritual.

It brings us all together,

and you guys are all
letting that channel through you

and -- and thank you
for trusting me.

Daly: The time has come, Gwen.

Who is the first artist
moving on?

The first person from
Team Gwen that I'm picking...

...is Jan Dan.

Jan Dan,
who looks absolutely stunned.

Gwen: This decision
was super hard for me.

I had to pick Jan Dan.
He's just -- He's too unique.

Oh, man. Man.

He has so much taste,
and he has such a perspective

that I just wanted to give
him that opportunity

to share that with America
in the lives.

Daly:
Alright, Gwen, this is it.

Unfortunately, only one more
can advance to the semifinals.

Who is your last artist
moving forward?

I really want to go with
the one that really moves me,

who I think I can coach.

Who's going to move on
into the live shows is --

is Sydney.

Sydney Sterlace.

Also stunned.

Moving on to the live shows.

Gwen: I had to go with Sydney.
It was just a gut feeling.

She moves me. She gets on
that stage, and I-I just --

I want to see more.
I just can't let her go home.

Oh, congrats.

I can't imagine what she's
going to be doing in the lives.

Gwen, you're not going to
regret this.

Like, you --
[ Chuckles ]

We're going to bring you
the win.

Daly: How about a huge hand
for these three artists

that leave us tonight?

[ Cheers and applause ]

These playoffs are
just so emotional.

It's just a really great group
of people,

and you're just rooting
for them.

Reba: Watching Gwen go through
what she did tonight

for her team makes me anxious.

I'm a little dreading it

because I don't want to make
that decision.

I love all five of my artists.

That was hard on her,
dang it.

Next week, Team Reba's coming.
[ Clicks tongue ]

It's going to be very tough.

Jose Luis,
you're a star, man.

Thank you.

Shout out to Team Gwen.

They did
their thug thizzle tonight.

Kiss them babies, man, when
you make it back to the house.
Ah, absolutely.

But next week, Team Snoop,
we hit the stage, as well.

And you know don't nobody do it
like the D-O-double.

So you know you're in trouble.

**

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[ Roars ]