Man: Cameras, please.
All right, guys, clear the aisles, please.
Take a seat if you can.
**
[ Audience chanting "Blake!" ]
Is that water in my seat?
Was it Blake? [ Laughs ]
Blake: Now what? I see your smile.
What's that got to do with me? They just said there was a leak.
You are sucha liar.
Blake and I have always gone head-to-head.
I'm a little nervous of, like, pranks
or, like, anything happening behind the scenes,
'cause Blake untamed is a little scary.
Kelly, we're waiting. I'm gonna need a towel!
What did you do?
She says there's water in her seat somehow.
She has changed now that she has her own talk show.
[ Laughter ]
Man: Introducing Kate Cosentino.
**
Kate: My name is Kate Cosentino.
I'm 23, and I'm from Kansas City,
but now I live in Nashville.
Hi.
Woman: Look at my girls who are making our sauce.
Kate: My family is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
It's just Italian instead of Greek.
It's, like, basically the same. [ Laughs ]
* When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie *
* That's amore *
Kate: There's, like, a Rolodex of Italian songs,
arm-in-arm, everybody screaming it.
It's great.
Ever since I was little,
I love wearing loud, vibrant colors and patterns.
I'm a big fan of the pantsuit,
And so I love going to vintage shops.
I chose my planetary strap because I'm out of this world.
Stephen: Either that or you're on another planet.
[ Laughs ] That could be.
I love making custom guitar straps.
I actually started my own company in middle school
called Big Chick Energy.
It's a fun way to express my fashion
and my music at the same time.
Stephen: She's really got a great acumen
for a broad range of music.
She's worked really, really hard to get here.
In Nashville, I mostly perform at writers' rounds.
My musical style I would describe
as dad jokes, but to jazzy guitar.
I love a good pun, and I love just making witty lyrics
that can give you a new perspective.
For my blind audition, I will be singing
"I Say a Little Prayer" by Dionne Warwick.
I'm putting my own twist on the song
with my own little unique style.
A chair turn could change my life
because it would show that my art
is getting across to someone,
and that someone is a really, really cool coach that I admire,
which would be really affirming.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
* Here she comes, walking down the street *
[ Laughter ] Clip-clomp.
You're beaming. [ Laughs ]
Like a Cheshire cat.
[ Exhales deeply ]
**
* The moment I wake up *
* Before I put on my makeup *
* I say a little prayer for you *
* While combing my hair now *
* And wondering what dress to wear now *
* I say a little prayer for you *
* Forever and ever you'll be in my heart *
* And I will love you forever and ever *
* We never will part *
* Oh, how I love you *
* Together, together, it's how it must be *
Congratulations. * To live without you *
* Would only be heartbreak *
Hey, there's two! Way to go, Chance.
* For me *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* My darling, believe me *
* For me, there is no one but you *
* Forever and ever, you'll be in my heart *
* And I will love you *
* Together, together, it's how it must be *
* To live without you would only be heartbreak *
* For me-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e *
Ah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow!
Amazing!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Was not expecting that.
Yeah. What -- What's your name?
My name's Kate Cosentino.
I am 23, and I'm from Kansas City.
You got such a cool vibe to you.
Thank you. It's clown couture.
Yeah. Clown couture? Uh-huh, uh-huh.
Chance: I've never heard of that before.
That's what I'm calling it, at least.
That's fire. Uh-huh.
You're so fun. I'm Italian.
All right. So, you know, it comes with the package.
Yeah. [ Laughs ]
You have a very full voice, but it's like
there's a lot of joy that comes out of it. Floats.
I feel like -- Yeah, it floats. Yeah.
It took me a little while to turn around
just 'cause I was trying to fake everybody else out.
But once Kelly turned around, I had to...
Lies and deception. ...put my bid in.
You're gonna do great things in this competition.
Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you.
I don't know if you noticed, but I was first.
I led this. Did notice.
I love that song so much. I love what you did with it.
I was curious if you were actually playing an instrument,
and it's, like, the coolest guitar.
I feel like that's, like, from "Wayne's World."
[ Laughter ]
You have such a pretty alto register,
kind of, like, lullaby-ish.
You really could go so many places,
and I feel like I would be a really good coach for you.
Thank you. Yeah.
Hi! Hi!
Would you like to be on my team?
The fact that you picked that song
means that your standards are here.
You could go all the way.
You've given us this really, really famous, massive hit
that's really tough to sing.
There's an already-made star in there.
You've got this -- got this Italian confidence.
Oh, my God. I love your Italian. That was amazing. Yes.
Famously, the Irish and Italians get on.
That's what I heard. Yeah, that's what I heard, too.
And you're not afraid to take a risk.
And I'm telling you, on Team Niall,
we're gonna be risking every week.
Amazing.
I write my own stuff with some
of the greatest songwriters and producers of our time.
Lining them up, already have it.
We'll talk about it afterwards when you're on my team.
Kate, I love you. Please don't pick Kelly.
Please don't. [ Laughs ]
I'm gonna just add,
I would love to have you on my team as well.
Kate, who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ] Oh, my God!
Well, I'm so flattered by everything.
But...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Kate, who do you pick as your coach?
Oh, my God!
[ Audience shouting ]
I'm so flattered by everything.
Like, this is the nicest, coolest moment of my life.
But...
I have to go with what my ancestors would choose...
Ooh! ...which is
Italians and the Irish,
we're friends, so Niall.
Come on!
Get it, Niall.
Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate!
Kate -- she's gonna be the most fun to work with.
She's a great character. Yeah! Yeah!
It matches!
She's got an amazing sense of music taste.
She's got so much to her.
The country's gonna fall in love with this lady.
All right. Thank you. Yes. Thank you.
Uh-oh!
We're halfway through the blinds now,
but the talent is still blowing me away.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I'm sure they're probably saying the same things
in their interviews, but Team Niall is the best team.
I am so happy for you.
I know that Niall is a rookie this season,
but he -- he is not playing like one.
I got Irish in me. Whatever.
I'm 30%. [ Laughter ]
Really hoping my luck turns around.
Can I get a little bit of luck of the Irish?
Like, anything will help.
Blake: You lost.
I don't know what you're saying about me down there,
but...stop.
[ Laughter ]
Just act like you're playing in front of your friends.
You know everybody.
Yeah, just picture everyone naked.
Isn't that what they tell you to do?
Don't put that on television. [ Laughs ]
Man.
My name is Al Boogie.
I currently reside in the jambalaya capital of the world,
in Gonzales, Louisiana,
with my wife, Stacey, of 14 years
and our three children.
You could say I'm a family man.
**
Music, for me, is like oxygen. I've got a band at home.
We don't sell a lot of records,
but we've sold a whole lot of beer,
and we've made a lot of folks dance
and get up and have a good time
and forget their worries for a little while.
We're not gigging as much as we used to.
But on the other hand, I've got a good job.
I'm a sales guy for a crane company,
but I've hit a point in my life, almost 40,
if I could chase a dream
and show my kids that anything's possible,
man, wouldn't that be awesome?
I never thought I could love something
as much as I love my kids.
Golly.
**
I'm so blessed and so lucky to get this opportunity.
I'm happier than a pig in slop that my boy's here with me
and is gonna get to watch it.
He's pretty awesome.
All right, I'm gonna up your allowance.
Yes! [ Laughs ]
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist
is entering now.
"Ladies and gentlemen."
It's so dramatic.
Al: When I step on stage, you're gonna see
a song that can make you want to get up and move around.
To me, that's what it's all about.
Ha!
**
* Well, I play this old guitar from nine till half past one *
* I'm just tryin' to make a livin' *
* Watching everybody else havin' fun *
* You know I don't miss much if it happens *
Come on! * On this dancehall floor *
* Mercy, look what just walked through that door *
* Well, hello, T-R-O-U-B-L-E *
Whoo!
* Tell me what in the world you doin' A-L-O-N-E *
* I said, hey, good L-double-O-K-I-N-G * Somebody turn!
* Well, I smell T-R-O-U-B-L-E *
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
I love that song!
What's your name?
My name's Al Boogie.
I'm a 37-year-old crane salesman from Louisiana.
[ Cheers and applause ]
What did you say your last name was?
Boogie. Boogie?
Yes, sir. That's maybe the greatest last name
I've ever heard in my life.
He's Al Boogie.
Kelly and I were both geeking out back here
'cause we're both Travis Tritt fans.
And I know that record so well. Yeah.
I mean, that was -- defined my junior year of high school.
And I was waiting for some of the things
that Travis does on his record,
not that I wanted you to copy him,
but to see vocally if you could or would go there, you know?
Sure.
And I've kind of felt you back off
a few of those bigger things,
and so it kept me from hitting my button, man.
I'm sorry. Yes, sir. I understand.
Thank you. I love this song so much.
Like, Travis Tritt is literally one of my favorite singers ever.
But like Blake, I was just waiting
for a little bit more dynamics.
That's the only thing, but, man, solid choice.
And thank you, 'cause you just made me feel so good.
So thank you so much. I'm glad I could help.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I've never heard that song.
Ever, ever.
[ Laughs ] Like, not once.
I've never been anywhere where that song was playing.
And I think it's so funny
that all you guys know that song so well.
I was gonna say, out of the four of y'all,
I was most shocked you didn't turn 'cause I know you were
listening to Travis Tritt on the way over here.
No, to be honest, it was exciting me
'cause I was like, "What is this
unreleased Blake Shelton and Kelly song
that this guy's singing right now?"
Elvis, and then it was Travis Tritt.
Is the two people that did what?
Isn't it a cool song? It is.
No, but, yeah, I think you have a beautiful career
ahead of you as a vocalist
'cause you have a very unique voice.
And I wish you luck on your journey.
And thank you for coming, Al.
Thank you, Al!
Thank you, guys. Thank y'all so much.
Chance: Al Boogie has a cool style.
I'm looking for somebody that can win,
somebody who has that vocal strength
and that texture that's different
and is gonna take us all the way to the finale.
"I've never, ever been anywhere that played that song."
That song never played around me any time.
Not in a car or elevator. Never, not once.
Blake: Polar opposite of me. Yeah.
Like, I'll just lie my face off,
and he's honest to the point of, like...
Gonna be real with you. ..."I've never been anywhere where that song's played
ever, never heard it,
don't even know what you said.
Couldn't understand a word."
Do you guys know that song?
Audience: No. Wow!
Kelly: Thank you, the "yes."
Y'all need to listen to some '90s country.
Yeah.
That's so specific.
Daly: Still to come...
* How deep is your love, is your love *
* How deep is your love **
* No, I can't look at the stars *
Daly: ...the blind auditions are taking it to the next level...
Oh, my God.
Daly: ...but Blake won't lie down.
Is anybody else sick of Blake lying?
Kelly, you should know lie detectors don't work on me.
I am the master of lying.
Am I your favorite coach?
Absolutely.
[ Buzzer ] You liar!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Blake, what's it feel like as you just sit here
in your last season?
You got a few spots left on your team.
What have you been thinking about?
Well, I started out, like, feeling bittersweet
and nostalgic on the first day,
and then about halfway through the day,
all three of these people
had upset me so bad... [ Laughs ]
...by being competitive and ruining my last blind audition.
I am so sorry. Are you?
I'm seriously sorry.
I'm probably gonna talk to the press about it.
So prepare.
What are they supposed to do, let you win
just 'cause it's your last season?
Yes, out of respect. It's not who I am.
Out of respect, but they didn't, and so...
One big, happy family with Grandpapa leaving.
So long, Papa.
**
[ Air horn blows ]
My name's Chloe Abbott,
and I am a professional track-and-field athlete.
[ Laughs ]
And a singer.
I run the 400, which is one lap around, full speed,
and I am currently training
to go for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
When I was a child, I was doing a lot of musical theater,
and then when I went to the eighth grade,
I tried out for the track team,
and after that, track just stayed with me,
and so did the arts.
It was definitely a struggle trying to figure out
how I can run track full time but also engage in music.
But over time, I have learned that I do love it
because track and music --
they play parts in each other's lives.
You have to be disciplined to practice vocals for 40 minutes.
You have to, you know, learn some of those things
that I-I don't think I would have learned
if I wasn't a professional athlete.
When that chair turns for her,
it's gonna be kind of a happy/sad moment for me,
to be honest, because I might lose her
as an athlete [laughs]
down the road somewhere, you know?
So hopefully we can find a way for her to be talented
as a singer and maybe get one gold medal
and, you know, let her go on Broadway or wherever.
You know, I'm just -- I'm greedy that way. [ Laughs ]
I'm so grateful that my mom and my coach get to be here.
They have been amazing during this process supporting me
and seeing who I really am as a whole human.
**
I came here because I want that chair turn.
Having one of those amazing coaches
coach you through, like, this process --
that's a blessing.
It's just so quiet.
With that type of guidance, I can learn
to better myself, so I'm very excited.
**
All right.
* I know your eyes in the morning sun *
* And I feel you touch me in the pouring rain *
Ooh! * And the moment that you wander far from me *
* I wanna feel you in my arms again *
Oh, let's go!
* And you come to me on a summer breeze *
* Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave *
* And it's me you need to show *
* How deep is your love, is your love *
* How deep is your love *
* I really need to learn *
* 'Cause we're living in a world of fools *
* Breaking us down *
* When they all should let us be *
* We belong to you and me *
* 'Cause we're living in a world of fools *
* Breaking us down *
* When they all should let us be *
Pretty.
* We belong to you and *
* Meeeeee *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh! Oh, wow.
Oh, my God. What's your name?
My name is Chloe Abbott.
I'm 24 years old from Detroit, Michigan,
and I am training for the 2024 Olympics.
That makes perfect sense.
You got amazing breath control.
All the runs you did were just very controlled...
Thank you. ...like Anita Baker and Norah Jones, somehow.
I've never seen that before. Those are my girls!
When did you start, like, making music?
I mean, I've been singing before I could speak,
but, I mean, I've been also athletic.
So you're training for theOlympics
or to be on the team, or how does it work?
Yeah. So basically, you try out for the Olympic trials.
You have to run a certain time to qualify for the trials. Right, right.
Then you got to -- you make it to the Olympics.
So it's pretty tough, but...
Yeah, well, I know because I've been training
for the U.S. curling team for...
Gosh. ...a couple of years now.
He's a liar. So I just didn't know how much different it is
for track and field. [ Laughs ]
Beer-drinking Olympics. Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, I hear you. I hear you.
Yeah. Yeah, you do.
Is anybody else just sick of Blake lying?
A lot of lies come from Blake.
Carson! [ Cheers and applause ]
Good timing. Yeah, yeah.
Good timing. What is this?
Yeah, no, you stay right there, man.
I got to hook him up. You are more than welcome
to sit in my seat while we make sure
the world knows the truth. You can do that, actually.
Yeah. Come on over there and take a seat.
We're gonna hook you up to a lie-detector test. Daly: So many lies.
We need to establish a base line.
So is your name Blake Shelton?
My name is Blake Shelton, yes.
[ Dinging ] Let's see.
Yes. He's telling the truth.
Oh, okay. One truth.
Okay, did you block me this season?
Oh. I still don't think that was me.
You don't think? Is that --
[ Buzzer ] Oh! I'm sorry.
Oh! You liar!
Am I truly your favorite coach?
Absolutely. Yep.
[ Buzzer ] [ Audience groans ]
I'm telling you, this thing doesn't work.
It doesn't work. That is -- I'm --
I'm only giving you that because of your wife.
And me. And -- And obviously your son.
Did Gwen marry you out of sheer pity?
[ Laughter ]
Probably, yes. [ Dinging ]
Deep down. Deep down. Deep down. Deep down.
I don't lie. I don't lie.
What was that deal? You're such a liar.
I don't know. It feels good.
Looks like a -- No, no!
Looks like a stripper move. No! It's a happy move.
Why'd you take it dark? I wouldn't know --
Why did you make it dark? How do you know what they do?
Why'd you make it dark? How do you know what they do?
Why do you -- [ Laughter ]
Now, let's get back to Chloe.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome to "The Voice." Yes!
And more importantly, welcome to Team Chance!
I think she was the artist I was looking to find.
Chloe is just such a, like -- a different talent
than I've seen so far.
Her voice is like Norah Jones,
like a softer, like, coffee-shop vibe.
[ Squeals ]
I think she would have
stood out on anybody's team,
but I'm glad that she's on the winning team.
Chloe: I know that he can pull out the best in me,
and I'm just so glad he took a [coughs] chance on me.
[ Laughs ] He did! He did!
You didn't know I honestly... What?
...have trained with the curling team?
I'm curling! I'm curling!
Yep! Wait, do I got left or right?
Your right or my right?!
I have never conducted a lie-detector test before,
but I'm so glad that Shelton was my first. [ Laughs ]
You're not training.
You just did the day. With the team.
It's exciting to have Kelly back because when she's gone,
I really don't have anybody to truly fight with.
And when she's here, the fight is on.
Do you know that I've been to yoga once?
[ Laughs ] Does that make me a yogi?
A yogi.
Kelly, Kelly, you should know by now
that lie detectors don't work on me.
I am the master of lying.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
* This is God's country *
I always have that thing where I do it all the time
when I'm with someone famous and they --
You sing their song? Sing their songs.
Like, I literally have eight of yours in my head right.
I love it. Keep going.
It's a shame you don't know any of mine, though.
[ Laughter ] Blake -- he's a beauty.
I can see exactly why the people of America
have fallen in love with this man.
He's like a new dad to me. No offense to my dad.
I'm glad that I'm here for his 23rd and final season.
[ Laughs ]
Marcos: I've never performed as myself.
This is the first time in my life
where I feel like I know exactly who I am,
I am proud of who I am.
I hear, like, boots, heels of some sort.
I'm so excited.
I feel like it's not real. Pinch me.
* Hello-o-o-o-o-o *
[ Laughter ]
My name is Marcos Covos.
I am 30 years old, and I am from Dallas, Texas.
My childhood was fabulous,
very family-oriented.
I was always surrounded by music and musicians.
Every family gathering, I had tíoswho were, you know,
giving me $20 bills if I would sing a song.
I was finally good at something,
and it made me latch onto music that much more.
The summer going into my senior year,
my family found out that I was gay.
I had always [clears throat]
thought if my family finds out,
it was going to be bad.
When it happened, I lost all of the support of my family.
I was angry. I was sad and broken-hearted.
Pursuing music after that became painful
because it would remind me of an old life that I used to have.
Eventually, my mom put her foot down
and said, "I want to see my son."
And we slowly started the process of repairing
all of our relationships.
I am thankful for our family.
My family and I are closer than ever now.
What is that?
I really wish my mom could be here,
and, most importantly, my dad.
Unfortunately, they couldn't make it
because it's my niece's quinceañera.
Hi, Marcos, it's Mom and Dad
wishing you good luck.
We love you, and we miss you, mijo.
Good luck, mijo. Love you.
Aww! They just mean the world to me,
and to hear them tell me that they love me
and that they're proud of me, that's all I've ever wanted.
* Only love can light it up *
Marcos: It means a lot to be here today
and to bring music back into my life
in such a grand way.
[ Whispers] Good luck, everybody.
Thank you.
Marcos: I'm ready.
Let's give 'em hell.
**
* Mira cómo ando mi amor*
* Por tu querer*
* Borracha y apasionada*
* Nomás por tu amor*
Gotta do it! Yeah!
* Mira cómo ando mi bien*
Oh, beautiful!
* Muy dada a La Borrachera y a La Perdición*
What are you gonna do?
* Túuuuuuuuuu sólo tú*
Sing!
* Has llenado de Luto mi vida*
* Abriendo una herida*
Wow. * En mi corazón*
Let's go, Marcos!
* Túuuuuuuuuu*
* Sólo tú*
* Eres causa de todo mi llanto*
* De mi desencanto*
What a voice.
* Y desesperación*
Yeah!
Oh! [ Laughs ]
[ Shouts indistinctly ]
No! No!
That was the last -- What?
OMG.
That was so good.
What's your name?
My name is Marcos Covos, I'm 30 years old,
and I currently live in Dallas, Texas.
[ Cheers and applause ]
He's -- He's Texan.
He didn't leave his home state like you did...
I have to live here. ...to be Hollywood.
I have a TV show, and I have children.
They have to be in school. They have schools in Texas.
[ Laughter ]
I love when people come out here and sing in Spanish.
It's, like, my favorite language to listen to.
Like, it sounds so beautiful. Thank you.
So passionate.
And your vibrato is crazy.
Your sustained notes when you didn't have vibrato
and then leaned into it -- it was so gorgeous.
Thank you so much. I am such a fan of you.
I'm such a fan of you.
Like, I turned around so fast for you.
I've been singing along with you
since I was, like, this big, so...big fan.
Let's keep singing together and you pick me.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Believe it or not, I don't speak Spanish, and --
Really?
But your voice is incredible.
Just seeing the audience reaction, I was like,
"Man, I don't know what's going on back here,
but I know it's damn good and I want to be a part of it."
I'd be damn proud to have you on my team, Marcos.
Oh.
Marcos, you're amazing.
I think you'll be in great hands with Kelly and --
Yes!
I didn't get to finish. She screamed.
Or Blake. I think either way, it'll go great.
No, no. Oh.
I'm just glad that you're on the show. Welcome, man.
Thank you much. Thank you.
Marcos, can you see the regret on my face right now?
This is gonna be amazing. This studio is gonna be on fire
when you start singing in the next round.
It's gonna be great. Thank you so much.
So, Marcos... [ Audience shouting ]
...who do you want to be your coach?
I have this really cool jacket.
[ Shouting continues ]
[ Laughs ] Oh, man.
I'm a big fan of you, as well, Blake.
But I'm gonna have to go with Kelly.
Yes! Whoo!
I am so excited!
Kelly: Marcos -- I loved his voice.
His range is incredible.
And Blake just turned at the very last second,
I think, to make me upset
because he knows I love Spanish singers.
I'm very excited.
[ Laughter ]
That's a good dance.
Oh, you did it! Oh!
I knew there was no way I was gonna beat Kelly on that one.
But it made me happy to see her get that mad at me for a second.
[ Cheers and applause ]
What am I doing?
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
**
Blake: It's my very last blind auditions,
and I'm indulging myself.
I'm watching football on my phone
in between artists in order to avoid
awkward conversations with Kelly.
* I boogie, boogie-woogie *
It's fun. I love it.
Tiana: My name is Tiana Goss.
I'm 29 from Los Angeles, California.
What I love about "The Voice" is that people just like me,
regular people,
have the opportunity to sing for the world.
* No, you don't mean *
Last season, I didn't do as well as I wanted to do.
Being in front of those coaches
and -- and being on that stage, it's intimidating.
I think there was, like, a stylistic mismatch
between what you were singing and how you were singing it.
You'll do well if you come back.
You just have to get the right combination
of song and approach. Yeah.
Gotcha.
Not getting a chair turn,
it honestly was a bummer, I'm not gonna lie.
It didn't discourage me, though.
I've never let obstacles stand in my way.
In July of 2020, I was diagnosed with epilepsy.
I have, like, seizures in my temporal lobe,
so that directly affects my speech and my memory.
And I was like, "Well, how am I gonna continue singing
if I can't even remember the lyrics?"
She fought through. This is not gonna stop her.
Nothing will stop my daughter.
I know that she's gonna get through it.
And I'm just excited that we're here.
Tiana: My mom and my sisters
really encouraged me to come back,
and I am so happy that I'm here.
Not everyone gets this amazing opportunity,
and the fact that I have it a second time,
that's unbelievable to me.
[ Exhales deeply ]
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* Oh, yeah * Oh, wow.
* It's over and done *
* But the heartache lives on inside *
Oh! * Yeah *
Whoa! * And who is the one you're clinging to *
* Instead of me tonight? * [ Screaming ]
* And where are you now * That was so fast.
* Now that I need you? *
* Tears on my pillow wherever you go *
* I cry me a river that leads to your ocean *
* You'll never see me fall apart *
* In the words of a broken heart *
* It's just emotions taking me over *
* Caught up in sorrow, lost in the song *
* But if you don't come back, come home to me, darling *
* Don't you know there's nobody left in this world *
* To hold me tight *
* Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight *
* Goodni-i-i-i-ght *
Oh!
* Goodni-i-i-i-ght *
Whoa!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes!
That's my baby!
Wow!
Oh, my God!
[ Laughter ]
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Tiana Goss. I'm 28 from Los Angeles.
[ Cheers and applause ] Tiana.
I could not wait to turn around.
Oh, thank you. When you hear someone taking that song, you're like,
"I really hope the falsetto runs are really good."
And you absolutely nailed every single one of them. Thank you.
Chance was vibing beside me.
Very much so.
You picked the perfect song,
and it showed off all of the best parts of your voice.
Thank you so much. I was here last season.
And I got a lot of notes, so I think I have a song
that was best suited for my vocals.
So I'm glad you noticed that.
I just wanted to say I thought your voice was magical.
I'm so happy you're on the show. Congratulations.
Tiana, welcome to "The Voice."
[ Laughs ] Yes!
I haven't got anyone like you.
I was -- I was hoping for you.
Yes!
Is that true? She was!
My sister's a huge fan.
She's just gonna freak out. Is she here?
She's here. I want to see this reaction.
[ Cheers and applause ]
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Getting Tiana -- that was such a good feeling.
Hello.
She was just so smooth, so cool.
I was looking for some character,
and she had that in abundance.
Thank you guys so much.
Whoo!
I'm so happy about that. She's very good.
Yeah, yeah, you gotta be pumped.
My team is so good.
Well, she's so different to what I already have.
She's a game changer on Team Niall.
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Mary Kate: I think I'm dreaming.
I can't believe that this is happening.
I started watching the show when I was really little.
Woman: Good job, Mary Kate!
And actually, the first time that I heard the song
that I'm singing for my blind audition,
"Stars" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals,
was on "The Voice."
That dream that I had -- it's really coming true
'cause I'm singing the song now on the show.
My name is Mary Kate Connor, I'm 17 years old,
and I'm from Ashburn, Virginia.
My dad served in the worship band at our church.
I remember when I was little,
my dad and his friends playing in our basement
and me, like, begging him to let me get on the mic.
And I just was so bad. [ Laughs ]
But it was so much fun.
Lori: We had a friend who did voice lessons.
Next thing we know, the teacher comes out and says,
"Hey, would you mind if Mary Kate
auditioned for 'Les Mis' as little Cosette?"
Mary Kate was all excited, and she got the part.
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* So let's start waking up dreamin' *
Mary Kate: We had the opportunity to go
and perform at The Kennedy Center.
And I remember running with my little broom,
like, across the stage, sweeping.
I had, like, the smallest, little part,
but, like, I remember going to school
and just, like, being like,
"Yeah, I was -- I was at The Kennedy Center."
Like, I was so awesome. It was so funny.
From that point all the way into high school,
I really just ran into musical theater hard.
Loved it so much.
We are so obviously proud of Mary Kate,
just the courage it takes.
This is a huge deal.
Stop it. I'm gonna cry.
[ Laughter ] It's true.
Mary Kate: I am so incredibly excited
to go out and just be myself
and not have this whole script
and this whole character already planned.
I just get to be me.
Man: Next artist is entering now.
Here she comes. I feel it.
I'm so nervous [laughs] for today.
And I think that the most nerve-racking thing
is just there's a chance I might not do my very best.
There's so many people supporting me.
I just want to make them proud.
[ Exhales slowly ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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* I lit a fire with the love you left behind *
Pretty. * And it burned wild *
* And crept up the mountainside *
* I followed your ashes into outer space *
Come on, Blake. Blake. Come on, buddy.
* I can't look out the window *
* I can't look at this place *
* No, I can't look at the stars *
* They make me wonder where you are *
* Stars *
* Up on heaven's boulevard *
* And if I know you at all *
* I know you've gone too far *
* So I *
* I can't look at the stars *
[ Cheering ]
* Stars *
* Up on heaven's boulevard *
* And if I know you at all *
* I know you've gone too *
* Far *
Pretty!
Pretty. Pretty, pretty, pretty.
* So I *
* I can't look at the stars *
[ Cheers and applause ]
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Oh, my gosh.
Who do we have here? What's your name?
My name is Mary Kate Connor, I'm 17 years old,
and I'm from Ashburn, Virginia.
Kelly: Oh!
The fact that you're 17, I mean, that is just nuts.
It was incredible to hear so much power, so much control.
And you're gonna be around here for a long time.
Thank you so much.
Am I supposed to go -- I'm not -- Blake: Go ahead, go for it.
I don't even know what I'm gonna say yet. Talk.
Oh, you know what? Do you want a decisive coach
that knows what they're gonna say?
[ Laughter ] Um, then I'm the coach for you.
She knows exactly what she's gonna say right now,
I promise you. There'll be a lot of it.
I loved how beautiful and tender it was.
Usually people slide into it to make it a bit easier
so they don't sound pitchy, and you just, like, nailed it,
like, dead on, like a younger Brandi Carlile.
I love this. Yeah, that's -- Yeah. Please don't.
Oh, my gosh! Thank you.
I really want you on Team Kelly.
Thank you so much.
I ran into Kelly Clarkson at a Brandi Carlile concert...
We did. ...like 10 or 12 years ago,
and I was like, "What are you doing here?"
It wasn't 'cause you were there.
[ Laughter ]
I'm just kidding. I'm just kidding. I'm just kidding.
[ Laughter ]
Your voice is very soft and angelic.
But also, it's funny, when you say North Carolina --
It's Virginia. I knew where you were from!
I'll listen. I'm the coach that listens. Okay, calm down.
North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia --
there's a thing that happens up there,
and it's an Americana thing.
And you can hear it in your approach
because you do swing for the fence with that song.
Will you do your impersonation of me and give her my line?
[ As Blake ] So this is my last season of "The Voice,"
and I would be honored...
[ Laughs ] That's spot-on. That was good.
...if you were on my last-ever Team Blake.
Oh, I like it when you do this right here.
That's good. I do that. I do that.
Yeah. North Carolina, Virginia, wherever it is,
it all ends here.
In California. [ Laughs ]
Hey, Mary Kate. Hi.
I didn't turn just 'cause I figured
that you would fare very well with either Blake or Kelly.
Awesome song choice. Strong voice.
But now comes the hard part.
And who do you choose as your coach for "The Voice"?
Mary Kate, come on!
[ Audience shouting ]
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Let's do this, Mary Kate! Come on!
This is so impossible.
Come on, Mary Kate.
I choose Blake.
Yes! * Close your eyes *
* And reach far behind * Mary Kate! Whoo!
* Go along * I got you something.
Oh, yeah! [ Laughs ]
That's it. That is so awesome!
Thank you.
Mary Kate's probably not completely aware
of what she's even capable of. Thank you.
I'll see you soon. All right. Thank you so much.
She has a cool Appalachian sound.
Bye. [ Laughs ]
And I love that. I think America's gonna love it.
Let's go! Nice job!
You were amazing.
You didn't remember a damn thing about her.
You didn't know what she was singing.
You didn't know anything. And she still -- And I still got it.
And you still won. Yep.
Kelly: Blake is killing it his last season.
I suspected that that would happen.
Don't tell him I said this, but he is, like, "The Voice."
He's, like, the king of "The Voice."
So it's gonna be really weird that he's not here.
He will be missed by everyone.
Lost.
[ Laughter ]
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