How you doing? Good to see you.
How's everybody?
Gwen: Hi, guys. Oh, my gosh.
The boots with the tee. I want to go shopping with you someday.
Niall's here.
God, you're cute. Look at those pants. Saunter.
It's almost like a --
You look almost like a sailor guy. I love it.
I just want Gwen's boots.
I'm giving you the fishnets and the boots. And the boots!
Oh, my God. Get a shot of them, guys.
John: Her boots might bite you, so don't cross her.
You know, I've been trying to use my steal,
and it seems no one wants me to use it.
Because every time I try, I fail.
We love when you fail. It's so fun. Yeah.
I'm glad you guys are enjoying yourselves... [ Laughter ]
...because I am frustrated! [ Laughs ]
John, you've got such a great team.
We're just doing everything we can to keep up.
I got the revenge steal coming at you, John.
Well, Niall's already stolen somebody from Team Legend.
**
I'm gonna go with Niall.
John: Oh!
What do you have left?
I have both. Both?
I'm just happy you guys are using up your saves
'cause maybe I can finally get my steal.
This is your time, John. This is your time. Finally.
I'm for sure getting one. Let's let John get one.
Wynonna, are you having a good time?
I am. Being here has been so good for my spirit. Good.
We get to sit here and be inspired by some great artists.
I know. We're gonna have fun today.
You're gonna be great. You're gonna be great.
You're gonna -- We are gonna be great. It's gonna be fun.
And we're gonna be sitting there watching each other. Of course.
We've got Deejay,
Lila, and Stee. Mm-hmm. Lila, Stee.
Deejay is from Florida. He's a performer.
He can dance. He can do anything. Wow.
Lila is such a great musician.
She's from the Pacific Northwest.
And then Stee -- he's gregarious.
He also has an amazing voice. Oh, wow.
And he's from South Carolina.
John: Each of these artists have real individuality,
and I'm excited to see what songs they chose.
Hey! Oh, snap. John: Look who's here!
We got two legends in the building.
The legend herself. Lila: Oh, my gosh!
Deejay: Seeing Wynonna Judd there...
I want Wynonna to be my auntie.
Wynonna, please adopt me as your nephew 'cause you're so sweet.
Lila: I was so excited.
She's a crazy celebrity that you dream about
and a strong woman with years of experience.
It's pretty surreal. [ Chuckles ]
This is exciting. It's the three-way knockouts.
Wow. Yeah.
You get to pick your own song
and really show America who you are.
It's rough because only one of you can win the knockout.
We do have a save, and we do have a steal.
Be save-worthy, be steal-worthy.
So, who's gonna go first?
I'll be the first victim. I'll be the first victim.
Deejay! Take one for the team, Deejay!
You mean victor.
Yeah, victor!
Deejay, what song did you choose?
I chose "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)"
by Mint Condition. Oh! Mint Condition.
Oh, you're going back to my youth. Me, too.
Yeah, my era of R&B.
* Pretty brown eyes *
I was in a singing group back in Tampa.
Everywhere we went, people would say,
"You guys remind me of Mint Condition."
And I thought that was really cool.
It's in the era of R&B soul music that I grew up singing
and a genre that I definitely would like to be in.
Also, this was the last song I sang on a stage
before I left on tour with "Hamilton."
To come back and sing the song again in front of coaches
that have been in this industry for a long time,
I'm excited about that.
* Here comes my darling *
Sing that song! What the heck?
Wynonna: Deejay gave it so truthfully,
and I'm just so invested in this show now.
It has brought me to a new place
of appreciation of all these gifts
from the next generation of greatness.
Mm! Good Lord. Alright.
Instead of doing the "Here comes my darling" twice,
I would do * breakin' my heart *
* Girl got me cryin' all inside *
Okay.
That's like a money part. Yeah.
Like, we need to hear that. Yeah, I agree.
It's too much of a good thing, and I like it.
[ Laughter ] She got quotes.
I feel like a lot of your lines are actual songs.
[ Laughter ] They are, kinda.
Your voice sounds crazy good,
but I don't like when it's too ad-libby
without having a purpose.
It should be, this is intentional melody.
Deliberate -- get out of your head
and into your heart kind of thing.
So, enjoy yourself because I'm a Judd, not a judge.
[ Laughter ]
You know what to do. Thank you.
Deejay sings with such precision and power.
It's insane.
I want to win this knockout so badly.
I definitely have my work cut out for me.
* Just yesterday morning *
I'm singing "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor.
It definitely brings out the artist that I want to be.
The old school singer-songwriter,
folksy, soulful rock 'n' roll thing.
**
Mic check time.
In the months leading up to blinds,
I was just hustling, playing my gigs, working on my record,
and I've clocked so many hours playing those gigs
in bars, in hotel lobbies,
and now I get to show it to these mega-celebrities.
It's pretty wild.
* But I always thought I'd see you *
Wynonna: Lila brings me back to watching James Taylor
sing that song and weeping, and I just felt her honesty.
She's got a classic voice,
and it's really easy on the ears.
It's wonderful. We need it.
So good. Yeah.
I need your voice in my life.
[ Laughs ]
I got my eyes closed.
I'm sitting on my porch,
which is one of my favorite things to do.
And you would be what I play.
Thank you. It's gorgeous.
I love that you do some very, like, unexpected riffs, too.
That's what's so exciting.
It honors the classic, but it shows me who you are.
And if you could time your last vocal
so it's kind of landing right when the end of that note is,
that'd be lovely. Yeah. Cool.
I'm always about sticking the landing
so the audience can be like, "Aaaah!"
You know, tell them when to cheer, basically.
I love that, Lila. Fantastic. Aaah! Thanks.
Lila is one of a kind.
She tells a story with her voice.
You tore that up. Lila: Come on, Stee.
To go up against these two, it definitely makes me nervous,
and I've got to bring it.
I decided I was gonna do Maxwell, "Pretty Wings."
Ooh, I love "Pretty Wings."
* Time will bring the real... *
I've had a great relationship where I knew what love was
way too early in my life.
I just wasn't really ready for it.
And I had to let her go and let her move on.
* Remember me *
With this performance, I have to make sure
that I'm conveying these emotions
and making them feel it,
because that's what it's really all about.
* Pretty wings *
My first two songs were showing the performer in me.
I wanted people to see
that I could have a great time on stage,
but with this song, I really want people
to get a deeper view into who I am here in the knockouts.
I just was leaning forward, going, "What?" the whole time.
Like buttah. Like buttah.
It's so freaking good.
You really sound great in every aspect of your voice.
My only concern is the last two-thirds of the performance
feels like it's ad-libbing, but it needs some structure.
You're the lead singer, and I want the lead singer
to still carry the song so that people can focus on you,
and not just this mass of sound
that's coming from the band, the backup singers.
I got you. You want to be the focus of attention.
Wynonna: I loved every minute of Stee.
He chose a very challenging song.
He is just the package deal.
He is the full meal. He's got it.
You got a great team. I love them. I'm so proud of them.
Our team is crazy. Aww! Thank you.
This is gonna be a tough decision.
All of these artists are remarkable singers.
Think about, "How do I go out there
and just be awesome in who I am?"
Yeah. That's it.
Thank you. Give me hugs.
I think the key for each of these artists
is to have their best moment on stage.
It's going to be a matter of when the pressure is on,
who delivers in the moment.
That's who's gonna win the knockout.
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright.
Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!
**
Whoo! Bring it on!
With "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes),"
here's Deejay Young.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Pretty brown eyes *
* You know I see you *
* It's a disguise, the way you treat me *
* You keep holding on to your thoughts of rejection *
* If you're with me, you're secured *
* Mmmmm *
* You keep telling me that your time is always taken *
* But I keep seeing you out alone *
* Out alone *
* Pretty brown eyes * * Yeah *
* Listen to love *
* Your heart is pounding with desire *
* Waiting to be unleashed *
* Quit breakin' my heart *
Whoo! Come on!
* Breakin' my heart *
* Pretty brown eyes *
* Yeah *
* Breakin' my heart, ooh, ooh *
* Yeah * [ Laughs ]
* Breakin' my heart *
* Pretty brown eyes *
* Ohhhhhh *
* Here comes my darlin' *
* Breakin' my heart, yeah *
* Here comes my lovin' *
* Got me cryin' all inside *
* Ooh, ooooh *
* I'm talking 'bout you, I'm talking 'bout me *
* I'm talking 'bout I'm down on my knees *
* Whyyyyy? *
* Ooh *
[ Chuckles ]
He gave it to them.
Gave it to them!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I love Lila. She's so good.
And now, with "Fire and Rain," here's Lila Forde.
**
* Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone *
* Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you *
Whoa! I love her.
* I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song *
* I just can't remember who to send it to *
* I've seen fire, and I've seen rain *
Yeah!
* I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end *
* I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend *
What the hell?
* But I always thought that I'd see you again *
* I've been walking my mind to an easy time *
* My back turned towards the sun *
* Lord knows when a cold wind blows *
* It'll turn your head around *
* Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line *
* To talk about things to come *
Yeah!
* Sweet dreams and flying machines *
* In pieces on the ground *
* Oh, baby, oh, I've seen fire, and I've seen rain *
* I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end *
* I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend *
* But I always thought * What?
* I'd see you again *
* Fire and rain *
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, Lila!
She's so good.
So good. Gwen: She is so good.
She's so good.
Go, Stee!
Show them what you're working with!
[ Laughs ] That smile!
My friend John.
[ Laughs ]
Now singing "Pretty Wings," here's Stee.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Time will bring the real end of our trial *
* One day there'll be no remnants *
* No trace, no residual feelings within ya *
* One day you won't remember me *
* No, you played me dirty, your game was so bad *
* You toyed with my affliction *
* Had to fill out my prescription *
* Found the remedy, I had to set you free *
* Away from me *
* To see clearly the way that love can be *
* When you are not with me *
* I had to live *
God! * I had to leave *
* I had to live *
* I had to leave *
* Free to fly *
* Pretty wings, pretty wings *
* Your pretty wings, your pretty wings *
* Pretty wings, ooh *
* Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooooooh *
* Yeah, baby * Whoo!
* Pretty, Pretty wings *
* Your pretty wings around *
* Somebody's gonna love you, pretty, pretty *
* Prettyyyyyy *
* Pretty wings, your pretty wings around *
* Yeah, ooh, ooh *
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Laughs ]
Stee!
* Pretty wings *
Wow, wow, wow.
Yes!
Deejay, what a powerhouse.
Your choreography, your stage presence, your vocals.
Dope.
[ Laughter ]
Niall: Whoo!
Yes, Reba! Didn't expect that, did ya?
And, Lila, oh, my gosh.
That song's one of my all-time favorites.
And you sang the crap out of it.
Mm. It was just wonderful.
Thank you.
Whoo!
Stee, what a voice you have, also. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
All three, very talented.
For my choice, I would go with Lila.
Mm. [ Applause ]
Thank you.
Deejay, something different this week.
It allowed you to show off who you are as an artist.
You look like a proper powerhouse out there today.
Lila, I couldn't be a bigger fan of you if I tried.
I've already bought your record,
and you haven't even signed with anyone.
Everything that you've put your hand to
has just been perfection.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now I completely get Stee.
You looked the most comfortable, the most confident.
The emotion you put into it felt like it was your record.
I love Stee!
[ Laughter, applause ]
Deejay, you're like, "Let me show you what I can do."
[ Laughter ]
And it's remarkable, shocking, insane.
It was really, really good.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Wow, Stee, all you have to do is come up and smile on stage,
and we fall in love with you.
And that song was just, like, a really great choice
to show that serious side of what you do.
You all are so incredible.
But when Stee finished and kind of did that whip around,
it was like, "Okay."
Just kind of like a "drop the mic" moment.
[ Applause ]
Daly: Alright, John, what'd you think of the knockout?
Everyone's commented in a way that makes me know
that you all picked the right songs
for who you are as artists, which is wonderful.
And it makes me very proud.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Deejay, you're such a great stage performer.
I bought every move you made.
You were ready to show us all of you,
and you showed it today, and it was so dope.
I really, really loved it.
Thank you so much.
Lila, every round, you just show us how creative you are.
Every musical deviation you made from the original version
was just so sharp and clever and cool,
and I'm just thoroughly impressed by you.
Thank you, John. Thank you.
And, Stee, there's a lot of hopping around
between your voices in that song,
and if it's not done with a certain level of skill,
it can be like a landmine of places a singer could trip up,
and you just... smoothed your way,
Fred Astaire'd your way through the landmine
with such skill and confidence.
We've seen you in various expressions.
This finally felt like it all came together
in a way that felt authentic.
Thank you.
Daly: John, you got a tough one here.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
The winner of this knockout...
**
...is Lila.
Oh, my gosh. Wow!
Lila Forde, congratulations!
You're moving on to the playoffs!
John: All the coaches are salivating over Lila.
Everybody wants to hear a Lila record.
You're incredible.
She's so musical, so creative, so artistic.
She needs to keep going in this competition.
Absolutely incredible. Lila: Thank you, Niall.
Heart rate's increasing, and I'm really proud of myself.
So good. Love it. Thanks, Gwen.
I'm going to the playoffs. Let's go, Team Legend. Whoo!
Coaches, let me remind you that Deejay is available to steal.
Deejay, anything you want to say to John?
John, you have been such an incredible coach.
I'm so grateful for you, for sure. So, thank you.
Give it up for Deejay Young one more time, everybody!
John: I'm sad to see Deejay go home.
We only have one save, and I'm gonna use it
when I think it's the right artist for Team Legend.
Carson! Stop trying to take my job, yo.
[ Laughter ]
Coaches, let me remind you that Stee is also available
to steal or save.
Wow! Immediately, a steal from Gwen Stefani!
Gwen: Stee is just a flawless singer.
Hey! [ Laughs ] He went boom, boom.
I wanted him since the blinds.
He just exudes this amazing positivity and joy.
Oh, my God! I'm so excited!
Gwen, you are the best.
Somebody tell me what's going on.
'Cause there's no way that I have Stee on my team, and I do.
I can't wait to work with you. I've watched you forever.
And there's so much that I want to pick your brain about.
Congratulations on your greatness. Oh, thank you so much.
I can't wait to see what's gonna happen next. Yes!
He killed it. I just got a good one!
My team is shaping up to be incredible,
and I'm so in love with each one of them.
I love your energy. I love your voice.
I love your truth. Thank you.
And I think you are, in some ways,
the most, I think, original person that's on the show.
* 'Cause I know you *
* And you know me *
I think on those big notes,
maybe just open up a little bit more.
Well, it's easy to get tight. Yeah, like a compression.
You feel like you have to go harder.
You don't have to go harder. Yes, ma'am.
It's not about level of 10.
It's sometimes a 2 or 3 can pull me in.
Conway Twitty used to sing "Hello Darlin'."
Oh, yeah. And the women were crazy.
I'm excited. I want to believe it.
You just shock me every time I'm around you.
That's what I'm here to do, Gwen.
Yes! [ Laughs ] You got to keep me around.
* Oh, man, it's getting kind of hard for me *
* To do the right thing here *
* I want to do the right thing, baby, yeah *
* Sun on your skin, 6:00 a.m. *
* And I've been watchin' you sleep *
* Ooh *
* Honey, I'm so afraid you're gonna wake up and say *
* That you should probably leave *
[ Laughs ] * Oh, I know you *
* And you know me *
* And we both know where this is gonna lead *
Bias, it's really rare to have someone
that just has this kind of "it" factor.
Your vocal is so great,
but you don't even really pay attention to it.
You're just paying attention to you.
And that's what an artist is.
The winner of this knockout is Bias.
Bias, congratulations!
[ Cheers and applause ]
He's great. He's great. I love him.
What I like about Bias' voice
is that he has this soulful quality to it,
and he can do runs.
He's country, and he kind of surprises you
with some of the choices that he makes.
I love you. Thank you, Gwen.
It's really gonna be hard to compete against his star power.
See you, guys. Appreciate y'all.
Bias won my heart. I thought, "Man.
That is somebody who I-I would like to watch
every night on stage."
Where he gets his energy, I have no idea,
but [chuckles] it's just incredible.
Daly: Still to come...
* I'm wanted * * Wanted *
Daly: ...a knockout so incredible
that Wynonna joined in.
I heard Wynonna singing the answers over there.
* And I'm wanted *
That just gave me chills and tears.
* Get out right now * Yes!
* It's the end of you and me *
Daly: And later...
Oh, shoot.
That's the best knockout I've ever seen on this show.
...more impossible decisions...
Oh, my God, I hope I don't regret any of this.
...and the most steals and saves ever.
A save!
Another steal!
Aaah, come on! [ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Niall: Hello, Team Niall.
Congratulations, everybody, on making it to the knockouts.
-Thank you. -Thank you. -Thank you.
It's gonna get exciting now.
The next grouping is...
**
...Noah...
...Huntley...
and Claudia.
Ooh!
Noah: Let's go, guys.
Let's put on a show.
I was not expecting to hear my name after that.
I truly was not expecting this pairing at all,
which scares the crap out of me.
I'm gonna go start practicing right now. [ Laughs ]
Shay: Alright, guys, Team Niall.
This is a taste of what we're gonna have to do next season.
We love "The Voice." We're huge fans.
We love working with the next generation of artists.
There's so much talent out there that comes through this show.
We love it so much that we're coming through to be coaches
on Season 25 of "The Voice" in the first-ever double chair.
I just love how Niall looks out for us,
even though he's out on tour and he's doing his thing,
that he left us in good hands. Yeah. Uh-huh.
So, we've been on a group text with Niall,
we've FaceTimed with Niall,
we've talked about what we're looking for in the knockouts,
and, man, he was not lying when he said his team is incredible.
Team Niall is stacked.
The playoffs are up next. The pressure's on. It's crazy.
Come on down! The big doors are opening...
No way! Let's go.
Wynonna, what is up, dude? Oh, my God!
Huntley: Having Dan + Shay there standing next to Wynonna,
it just blew my mind.
Oh, my God. It is so nice to meet you.
Noah: Wynonna -- she's a legend in country music.
I've been to see her in concert.
I've played Dan + Shay songs
at gigs and weddings and stuff like that.
So, I mean, it was really cool to sit in there with them.
Niall speaks very highly of all of you,
and I cannot wait to hear what you guys got.
I'm fired up.
Having three people in this round,
it's feeling much more real that a big chunk of people
are unfortunately gonna be sent home.
Daly: We've got a steal!
[ Cheers and applause ]
In this performance, I really want to show Niall
that he made the right choice stealing me.
Alrighty.
Just imagine that it's Christmas time.
Snow is falling, and Wynonna's there.
[ Laughs ] I know. No big deal.
No pressure at all. No pressure at all.
I'm singing "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones.
* I waited till I saw the sun *
This song was actually the very first song
that I played by ear on the piano.
* Don't know why I didn't come *
Norah Jones is absolutely brilliant.
Why did you choose this song?
I gig in Nashville, and every time someone's like,
"Play your favorite song," it's this one, so...
This is one of my favorite albums of all time.
I know. When my wife and I first met,
we listened to this album on repeat.
I still do.
I want to show my jazzy ballad side,
so I'm hoping to showcase something
that the coaches haven't heard from me so far,
and I'm hoping John regrets letting me go [laughs]
when he hears me play the piano.
Wow. Whoo!
Every goosebump that can be goosed is goosed.
It's bumping.
You are a singer's singer.
Mm. I could genuinely listen to you sing...
Oh, my God. ...all day.
One more song! One more song!
You've got something that's rare -- that breathiness.
You are what I listen to when I'm not singing.
I'm in love with you. I don't have any notes.
That's the greatest compliment ever. Thank you so much.
My only suggestion, only note...
Yeah. ...is when you get to that stage,
try to stay super locked into the band
'cause your pitch, everything you're playing is perfect,
but it's just about making it sound like a cohesive unit
for the folks watching back home.
They're gonna close their eyes
and feel like they're listening to a record
if you get locked in like that.
Do you live in Nashville? Yeah.
We're gonna come see you. We're gonna get that schedule,
and we're gonna come. Please do!
You're incredible. Don't go changing anything.
You're a phenomenal talent. Amen.
I was completely blown away by Claudia B.
Her tone was so pure,
and her piano chops were incredible.
It was the perfect song choice for her.
She's gonna go far in this show.
You're not ready for what's next. I'll tell you that.
Huntley: Claudia, she's a contender.
At this point of the show,
everyone's such good singers, it's nerve-wracking.
I'm sorry, Wynonna. I might scream.
I like loud. Are you kidding me?
Making it to the playoffs
would definitely give me a lot of validation.
Huntley, you just look like a badass dude.
You do music full time?
I'm a full-time dad and musician.
I play gigs three to five times a week.
I love being a dad more than anything in the world,
so it's pretty cool to maybe get an opportunity
to make everything work.
Dude, you're here. Team Niall.
Meant to be, man. This is awesome.
And I'm doing "Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
Let's freakin' go.
* And I walk these streets *
This song is about an artist that has nothing
but a half tank of gas
and his guitar strapped to his back,
just chasing his dream.
I'll be playing gigs until 2:00 a.m. at night
and have to drive home an hour just to make ends meet.
* 'Cause I'm a cowboy *
* On a steel horse I ride *
* I'm wanted * * Wanted *
* Dead or alive *
Noah: When you hear Huntley, you know it's Huntley.
It's loud. It's in your face.
He's the opposite of me.
He is an extrovert, and I'm an introvert.
It can be a little intimidating.
That was so sick, dude.
I have one note for you. Yes?
I need you to give a little more.
Okay. That was a joke.
If you give more, my head's gonna explode. [ Laughter ]
I heard Wynonna singing the answers over there.
Oh, I was singing the answers like I'm in the band.
If you ever need somebody to do harmony, you call me,
and I'm very serious about that.
Thank you. It'd be an honor to sing with you.
Well, duh.
[ Laughter ]
I love Huntley.
I think we can all agree that he's fire.
[ Mouths words ]
The answer at the end there, the "wanted,"
I wonder if he could grab that, like you just did it.
Yeah. * And I'm wanted, wanted *
Yes! Okay.
I think that's the big moment. Just give us one.
Okay. 'Cause we're all singing it. Yep.
When I would listen to this song as a kid,
there's a line in this song that inspired me.
"I've seen a million faces, and I've rocked them all."
That line still moves me to this day.
What I want you to do on that line,
I want you to look dead eyes into that camera,
'cause there's gonna be some kid at home watching that line,
and you're gonna inspire them to want to pick up a guitar.
That's so cool to think about it like that, bro.
Shay: When you get in that moment,
your braids are, like, just looking sick,
you're gonna look like a video game character.
Just -- It's gonna be so fire.
I'm trying to bring Vikings here to "The Voice."
Huntley was unbelievable, dude.
I feel like he had such a unique tone to his voice.
Bon Jovi fits him so good.
Good stuff, dude. Thank you, buddy. You got this.
He's gonna do great in this show.
Just a good dude. You root for him.
What are you gonna sing for us today?
I'll be doing "Where Rainbows Never Die," The SteelDrivers.
Love it. Love it.
I picked this one because it tugs
on the heartstrings every time.
Huntley: You guys are going to be blown away, dude.
Thank you. This dude's amazing.
I love all the friendships on Team Niall.
We're pretty tight. That's what it's all about, man.
* I'm an old man now *
* I can't do nothing *
My dad introduced me to this song.
When I started playing gigs,
I couldn't drive yet 'cause I was 15.
So, we've spent a whole lot of time together
throughout the years, sitting in the car,
listening to music on long rides.
My dad's been there for me, always set me up for success,
and it's a really cool relationship to have with him.
This song connects with the type of music
that I want to put out there -- country, bluegrass.
It hits close to home for me.
I'm from a close-knit community, small town,
and I'm hoping to go out there and make them proud.
* I will make my way across the fields of cotton *
Man, he's so good. I love his tone.
Wynonna: If I were Noah
and I was walking into a group like this,
I would be really nervous.
There's loud and powerful and drama,
but his voice, it cuts right through.
We need you.
Means a lot coming from you.
And I'm gonna cry because the world
is so full of noise and chaos.
We need this to break through the BS.
And that's what you do to me.
Well, thank you. [ Chuckles ]
My best advice to you is don't be anything that you're not. Yes.
Be the guy that you are because it's awesome, it's infectious.
You have this moment a-and thinking of these lyrics.
"But in my day, I sure was something."
Like, I'd love to see, like, a little bit of a smile right there. Yeah.
As you're thinking of these lyrics, just react. Yeah, for sure.
Noah was the silent killer. He's from Virginia.
He's, like, big into Appalachian music.
And there's just such a great scene of country music
coming out of there right now.
I love the way that he was connecting with that song.
I feel like he could be a sleeper in this one. I agree.
Couldn't be more different. It's awesome.
And that's what's so great about this show.
It reestablishes my faith in the music business. Shay: It's a beautiful thing.
Well, I'm excited for you guys, man, and I feel very confident
in y'all's performances.
All three of these artists are unbelievably talented.
And I think they're all gonna go far in the music industry.
I know this is gonna be a really tough decision.
I'm trying to put myself in Niall's shoes, literally.
I've actually been staying at his house in L.A.
These are Niall's shoes.
Horan's hooves. Horan's hooves.
All: Team Niall!
Honestly, I would not want to be in his position right now.
There's just too many good people.
But he does have a save.
So, there's life to maybe save somebody on his team.
But I still do not envy that choice.
Niall's got his hands full. Yeah, he does.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Niall: Here we go.
It's Team Niall time. I'm very nervous.
I know how good these three performances are gonna be,
and I'm scared.
Decision time.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, she's playing the pin-ano.
Pin-ano!
With "Don't Know Why," here's Claudia B.
**
Whoo!
* I waited till I saw the sun *
Yeah!
* Don't know why I didn't come *
* I left you by the house of fun *
* Don't know why I didn't come *
* My heart is drenched in wine *
Oh! * Do-do-do, do-do, baby *
* You'll be on my mind forever *
* Out across the endless sea *
* I would die in ecstasy *
Whoo.
* But I'll be a bag of bones *
* Driving down the road alone *
Yes, Claudia!
* My heart is drenched in wine *
Whoo!
* But you will be on my mind *
* Forever *
* Something has to make you run *
Sing, Claudia!
* Don't know why I didn't come *
* I feel as empty as a drum *
* I don't know why I didn't come *
* I don't know why *
* I didn't come *
Yes, Claudia! Whoo!
Thank you.
I love the way she went, "Thank you."
That was so good! Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now with "Wanted Dead or Alive," here's Huntley.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* It's all the same *
* Only the names have changed * Whoo-hoo!
* Every day it seems we're wasting away *
* Another place *
* Where the faces are so cold *
* I'd drive all night just to get back home *
* And I'm a cowboy *
Whoo!
* On a steel horse I ride *
* I'm wanted *
* Wanted *
* Dead or alive *
* And I walk these streets *
* A loaded six-string on my back *
* And I play for keeps *
* 'Cause I might not make it back *
So good.
* I've been everywhere *
* Oh, yeah, and still I'm standing tall *
* I've seen a million faces *
* And I've rocked them all * [ Laughs ]
* 'Cause I'm a cowboy * Hey!
* On a steel horse I ride *
* And I'm wanted *
* Wanted *
* Dead or alive * Hey!
* 'Cause I'm a cowboy *
* I've got the night on my side *
* And I'm wanted *
* Wanted *
* Dead or alive *
* Dead or aliiiiive * Whoo!
Whoo-hoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank y'all. Thank you so much.
Yes, Huntley!
Oh!
Whoo-hoo-hoo! That man.
He's a bad man. * Wanted *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
[ Cheers and applause ]
What's up, bud? Yeah!
Now singing "Where Rainbows Never Die,"
here is Noah Spencer.
Whoo!
**
* I'm an old man now *
* I can't do nothing *
* Young folks don't pay me no mind *
* But in my day, I sure was something *
* Before I felt the heavy hand of time *
Alright.
* I will make my way across the fields of cotton *
* And wade through muddy waters one last time *
Yeah! This is crazy.
* Oh, and in my dreams, I come out clean *
* When I reach the other side *
* Waste away the sunsets *
* Where rainbows never die *
Oh, my God!
* I've got one last thing to do *
* One more mile before I'm through *
* Casting off these earthly chains *
* Going where there's no more pain *
* I will make my way across the fields of cotton *
How are you gonna decide, Niall?!
* Waste away the sunsets *
I don't know.
* Where rainbows never die *
Whoo!
* I'm an old man now *
* I can't do nothing *
* Young folks don't pay me no mind *
[ Cheers and applause ]
So good!
Niall: Wow, wow, wow, wow.
Someone do something here, please.
Niall Horan, how are you gonna do this?
You need to help me.
Guys... You made me cry.
This is impossible because it was incredible.
Claudia, my gosh, your instinct and your tone
and just your artistry. Thank you.
I've just enjoyed it so much. Thank you.
Huntley, have you ever sang out of tune in your life?
[ Laughs ] It was so good.
I'm shocked that you're not already on the radio.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
And then, Noah,
you have something that is very, very rare.
You're so authentic.
I think that you have a huge career just outside of the show.
I do not know what Niall's gonna do.
Claudia, we've worked together, obviously.
You've been on Team Legend,
but this was the first time I felt like I got to see
the full you in all of your glory.
The musicianship, creativity. I absolutely loved it.
Thank you so much, John. It means everything. Thank you.
And then, Huntley, you're so thoroughly perfect
and excellent every single time.
All of that that you're doing, keep doing it.
I appreciate that, man. You don't even know.
I feel like I just became a Noah fan today.
This moment, this performance, it was gorgeous. Thanks.
I can't believe Niall has to choose between you three.
All of them deserve to continue.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I agree, dude. Thank you.
Claudia, you sounded so much like Norah,
and then you took off on your own style.
I enjoyed it even more. I'm a huge fan.
And, Huntley, that song started
and I said, "Wow, what a perfect choice."
'Cause you look like you're coming out of a Viking movie.
[ Laughter ]
It's just always wonderful
to listen to you and watch you perform.
And then, Noah, I guess the thing I miss most
is sitting on the back porch of my home,
and you made me feel that warmth,
like I was sitting on that back porch
in my porch swing. It just gave me chills and tears when you said that.
Yeah. It's so true.
It means a lot coming from you.
First time it's made me homesick in a while.
It really made me feel something.
I appreciate it.
Thank you. So...
[ Applause ]
So, with that in mind, I'm gonna pick Noah.
Daly: Thank you, Coaches.
Niall, what did you think of the knockout?
I didn't think it was possible to sweat through a black shirt,
but I'm giving it a good go today.
That's the best knockout I've ever seen on this show.
Claudia, that was magic. Thank you.
It felt like it was in a corner of a jazz bar somewhere.
John was, like, nearly standing on his chair.
I was like, "Ooh, ooh, oh! Hmm."
[ Laughter ]
It was really, really special.
This is your wheelhouse. Yeah.
Huntley, when you were in the dark,
it looked like The Undertaker from WWE.
I'll take -- I will take that. I will take that.
The way you're able to hold your energy back
and make it dynamic, it's really special. Thank you.
And, Noah, the growing that you are doing is insane.
Thanks, man. You made the Queen cry.
I'm just so proud of you, man. Thank you.
Something special just happened in these three performances
that I really, really, really hope
that none of you have to leave here.
I have zero idea what I'm gonna do.
Niall, who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Sighs ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Um...
the winner of this knockout...
**
Oh, my God. I hope I don't regret any of this.
The winner is Huntley.
Huntley, congratulations!
That means you're moving on to the playoffs.
I've never sweated so much in my life.
That was a tough, tough decision.
I chose Huntley as the winner because he is consistent.
He rips the roof off the place every single time.
The gravel in his voice, the tone.
I think for the playoffs, we're gonna have to get
this roof reinforced.
Playoffs! Let's go!
Coaches, let me remind you that Claudia is available
to steal or save.
Claudia, anything you want to say to your coach?
Claudia: I wish we got more time to work together.
This has been the time of my life,
and I feel like I finally got to show you guys
a little bit of what I do and who I am.
I just want to say thank you.
Whoa! Whoa!
Yes! Oh, my God!
We've got a save!
and a steal!
Yes!
Oh, my God. I'm gonna cry.
The choice is yours. Who do you want to hear from first?
Let's hear from John. I'm gonna make Niall sweat a little bit.
I'm just kidding. [ Laughter ] John?
Too late for that.
Claudia, I feel like I really understand
the style of music that you want to do,
and I feel like I can really help you get there.
So, that's all I'm gonna say.
Daly: Niall, what do you have to say?
Today we found out the record you're gonna make. Mm-hmm.
What you're up to is on a different planet. Thank you.
Please just stay with me.
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Claudia, it is all up to you.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
This has been such a roller coaster.
I was just crying, and now I'm, like,
the happiest girl ever, you know?
[ Laughter ]
[ Audience shouting ]
Yeah, I'll just get to it. Um...
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
Claudia, it is all up to you.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Claudia: Um...
[ Audience shouting ]
I adored working with you, John,
but I haven't had enough time with Niall.
And I'm gonna stay on Niall.
There it is.
Claudia remains on Team Niall. Alright!
We'll see you in the playoffs.
Niall: When I heard Claudia play the piano
the way she did, sing so beautifully,
I had to press the button and save her.
I just wanted to impress you. I'll be honest. [ Laughs ]
Sorry, Johnny boy.
You should have never let Claudia leave in the battles.
She's all mine now.
I've been in this position twice,
so I feel really, really grateful
to still be here and have my journey continue.
Coaches, let me remind you that Noah is available to steal.
Noah, anything you want to say to Niall?
Noah: Thanks for everything, man. You've been a great coach.
And this whole experience, all you guys, like...
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoa, John Legend! We got a steal!
Yes! Come on!
Yeah!
Here comes another steal...
This is crazy.
...from Queen Reba.
John: I'm pushing this button
because you earned it out here on the stage.
Thanks, man. And I know Reba
is right at home in the genre that you love.
She's the queen.
But I would absolutely love to work with you.
It was so beautiful.
Thank you so much, man.
Noah, I wanted you from the very beginning.
I love your country style of singing.
I love the gravel in your voice.
Dang, I'm getting choked up again.
Oh, no. I don't know -- I just -- I want you on my team.
[ Chuckles ] Well, two passionate pleas.
Noah, what a difficult decision.
Who do you pick as your coach?
Surprise the world, Noah.
[ Laughter ] Shake 'em up.
I want to thank both of y'all so much.
But, uh...
[ Dramatic music plays ]
I got to make the hometown proud.
I'm going with Reba here.
There it is!
Queen Reba steals Noah from Team Niall!
Congratulations, Noah! Isn't that nice?
Daly: We'll see you in the playoffs.
Thank you so much. You're very welcome.
Reba: I wanted to steal Noah
because he fits my team really well.
I don't think we've touched on a fourth of his talent yet.
I can't wait to see what he's gonna sing next.
It means the world to get the chance to work with Reba.
She's a legend, and I think that she can help me out a whole lot.
It's just nice to be with somebody
that's country for a change.
I agree 100%. Hey!
[ Laughs ]
Thank you so much. You're very welcome.
We're gonna have fun.
And I'm just so excited to get to work with you.
Congratulations. Thank you.
Dang. [ Laughs ]
Y'all getting A-plus performances today.
I hope you appreciate what you're getting.
[ Applause ]
I'll use a steal sooner or later.
Ruby: I'm super excited.
I can't wait. Rachele: I'm nervous.
Honestly, you're the last person I expected to see.
And when I saw it, I was like, "Oh, God."
And then when I saw you, I was like,
"Okay, so now this is a double whammy."
For this knockout, I grouped together
Ms. Monét, Rachele, and Ruby.
Ms. Monét --
she's a very great, mature, big voice. Wynonna: Okay.
Rachele, 17. Wow.
In the battle rounds, she just blossomed. Wow.
And then Ruby, she came out singing
"I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart."
Really? All four chairs turned.
Oh, I like Ruby already.
Yeah. Let's bring them on out.
Aaah! Wynonna!
Rachele: Oh, my God! Hi!
Ruby: I saw Wynonna Judd,
and I kind of screamed a little too loud.
I mean, you're ruining your cover, Ruby. [ Laughs ]
Oh, my gosh. Hi, Reba!
Ms. Monét: This is crazy. How are y'all doing?
Ruby: But working with two icons
is something I never thought would happen.
The amount of knowledge that they have, it's just incredible.
So, it was really, really cool.
I'm singing "Best of My Love" by The Emotions.
Love that. Why did you pick it?
It's a good personality song to show who I am,
and you can't help but smile when you sing it.
* Doesn't take much to make me happy *
I sing gospel and R&B and pop music.
This song is a representation of who I am as an artist.
My mother was a vocalist,
and she actually had a record deal
when she was 19 years old,
but she wasn't able to do that record deal
because of my grandfather.
He was like, "If you're not singing gospel,
you're not singing anything."
So, she lives vicariously through me.
* Whoa, whoa *
My mother allowed me to be the artist
and the woman that I am.
That's why I haven't given up.
That's why I haven't stopped.
* You've got the best of my love *
* Goin' in and out... *
Reba: Ms. Monét is a powerhouse,
and I think she picked a great song.
She knows how to command attention.
She did a really good job. I was very proud of her.
Yes, that was so good. Ow!
We need your womanness. Uh-huh!
The only note I have is we're your audience.
Just bring it to us.
Yes. Yes, I'm with you.
Sometimes I get back here, and I close my eyes,
and I'm stuck trying to get it right. Yeah.
Joy, just let it come. Yeah, have fun.
And make sure your breath is deep,
coming from down in here,
because the more you give me of the "unh"...
Yeah. ...the more I love it.
When Ms. Monét sings, Ms. Judd listens.
What a velvety voice.
She's seasoned, and I connected with her
'cause I think as we get older, as women,
we think maybe are we not as relevant?
But I think this could be her time.
Rachele: Watching Ms. Monét, I was like,
how am I gonna compete with that?
What am I gonna do? Just sing!
Rachele: There's two people going home,
and even though there are steals,
I do want to try and actually win this knockout.
I could have never done a show like this at that age.
I was too shy. No.
I just admire you already.
Thank you so much.
What you singing for us today?
"Die From a Broken Heart" by Maddie & Tae. Ooh.
I listen to every type of genre of music,
and I really enjoy country pop.
It's a new, like, experience for me,
just to sing a country song.
* Mama, can I come... *
But every round, I kind of want to up my game.
* This weekend or next *
And this song, I can relate to it so much.
* How does he sleep... *
At my age, we call it girlhood.
We're all just, like, trying to figure out ourselves
and going through a phase of heartbreak.
* Mama, can you die from a broken heart? *
In this song, it talks about
"Can you die from a broken heart?"
She feels like her life is over.
And I've been through that before.
Oh. Very good.
I just want to hug you. Just wow.
Thank you. Oh, you sweet, sweet spirit.
The only part I heard was the high note.
Squeeze your butt.
Do whatever it takes to help
just a little bit more of an execution.
I didn't know about squenching your butt.
Yeah, it helps a lot. I'm gonna try that. [ Laughs ]
Let me try it right now.
Alright. Now, here's one more thing.
Whenever you take a deep breath before your next line...
Yes. ...I saw that on your face.
Yes. You got to be an actress.
You got to...still get into it.
Reba: Rachele, I was surprised by her picking a country song
'cause she's a little more pop,
but I think it just fit her really well.
She's 17, and already I've seen her grow so much.
She needs to keep that confidence,
and she'll do well.
* How does he sleep at night? *
Ruby: Rachele got up there and sang this country song
and absolutely killed it.
It was like, okay, now I got some competition.
I'm putting my gloves on, and I'm walking in the ring.
I'm singing "Blue" by LeAnn Rimes.
Love that song. Me, too.
Gosh. What was she, 12, when she did that?
I think she was 11. Wow.
* Bluuuue * This song shows off my yodeling.
But it shows that I can also sing high and low.
* ...for you *
I was 11 when I learned the song.
I'm like, she was 11. I can do it, too. [ Laughs ]
So, it's like I have to try it.
I played it for my dad all the time.
Like, I'd sing it like seven times in a row,
and I'd be like, was that one good?
This one, this one?
* Bluuuue *
Ruby is 16. Oh, my gosh.
[ Laughs ]
She obviously reminds me of a Patsy Cline.
Something there is very spectacular.
And I think she's got such a future.
She's unique in a way that country music needs.
* Me *
[ Laughter ]
That is so gutsy. I admire you so much.
I got goosebumps. Thank you.
As the mega mentor... Yes, ma'am.
...I say amen because we need this kind of music. Double amen.
Make sure that your low notes
are just as healthy as your high ones.
* Over you *
She's the master of that.
When the band starts, you get in character.
Don't do anything that makes us think that you're happy.
I'm sorry. You make me happy, Reba.
[ Laughter ]
I mean, this was good on another song.
I liked it, actually.
But it took her out of the song.
Mom used to get mad at me for doing stuff like that,
and that's why I did it. See?
She's an ornery kid. Nuh-uh.
I tell you what, can we do it again?
And I want to see the difference.
Okay, Mom.
[ Laughter ]
Reba: Ruby is bringing back old-school country.
* Now that it's over * So much better. Love it.
Wynonna and I were just thrilled to death
to hear that she's got a great break in her voice.
And she's totally different from anybody in the competition.
[ Laughter ] You are so proud of yourself.
[ Laughter ]
It's gonna be real interesting
to see who rises above
because they're all three very great singers.
They're different in their own right.
I got the best team ever.
That's gonna be hard to decide between those three ladies.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ms. Monét! Whoo!
Bring it on!
Singing "Best of My Love," here is Ms. Monét.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Come on!
* Doesn't take much to make me happy *
* And make me smile with glee *
* Never, never will I feel discouraged *
* 'Cause your love's no mystery, yeah *
* Demonstrating love and affection *
* That you give so openly, yeah *
* I like the way ya make me feel about you, baby *
* Want the whole wide world to see *
* Whoa, whoa * Come on!
* You've got the best of my love *
* Whoa, whoa *
* Whoa, yeah *
* You've got the best of my love *
* Best of my love, ooh, yeah *
Hey!
* Whoa, yeah *
* You've got the best of my love *
Listen.
* Goin' in and out of changes *
Whoo-hoo-hoo! * The kind that come around each day *
Hey!
* My life's got a better meaning *
* Love has kissed me in a beautiful way *
* Ohhhh, in my heart * Yes.
* You're all I need *
* Me for you, you for me *
* Ooh, ooh *
* Yeah, our looove *
* It's growing every day *
* Whoo-ooh-ooh-ooh *
* Do-do, do-do *
* Ahh *
[ Laughs ]
Hey! * Yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Whoo *
* Got the best of my love *
Whoo!
* You've got it, yeah *
* I'm giving you the best of my love *
* Whooooo *
* Do do, do do, do do *
* Ahhhh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ] I love Ms. Monét.
Ms. Monét!
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
There's something in the air today.
Oh, my God.
Now with "Blue," here's Ruby Leigh.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Bluuuue *
* Oh, so lonesome for you *
* Tears fill my eyes till I can't see *
* 3:00 in the morning * [ Laughs ]
* Here am I *
* Sitting here so lonely *
* So lonesome I could cry *
* Bluuuue *
[ Laughs ]
* Oh, so lonesome for you *
* Why can't you be blue over me? *
**
* And now that it's over *
* I realize *
* Those weak words you whispered *
* Were nothing but lies *
* Bluuuue *
* Oh, so lonesome for you *
* Why can't you be blue over me? *
* Why can't you be blue *
* Over meeeeee? *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go!
What is happening?!
[ Laughter ]
I know it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now with "Die From a Broken Heart," here's Rachele Nguyen.
**
[ Vocalizing ]
* Hey, Mama, how do you get a red-wine stain *
* Out of your favorite dress? *
* Black mascara off a pillow case? *
* Cure a one-too-many headache? *
* Mama, can I come and maybe stay a few days *
* This weekend or next? *
* And, hey, how do you get a red-wine stain *
* Out of your favorite dress? *
* How does he sleep at night? *
* Mama, the nerve of this guy *
* To leave me so easy *
* Am I gonna be alright? *
* I wanna kick myself for falling so hard *
* Mama, can you die *
* From a broken he-a-a-art? *
* From a broken heaaaart *
* I wanna kick myself for falling so hard *
* Mama, can you die *
* From a broken he-a-a-a-a-art? *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Laughs ]
Ladies, that is insane.
What all three of you did was so good.
Ms. Monét. Whoo-hoo-hoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, ma'am.
She is a badass, this woman.
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Everything you do is just so tasteful,
cool, hit with just perfection.
So good, Ms. Monét. Thank you.
[ Applause ]
Rachele, I feel like you stepped it up big time this week.
You really brought the emotion
and, as per usual, a flawless vocal.
[ Cheers and applause ]
And, Ruby, you are on a different planet.
It's amazing what you do with your voice
and the power that comes out of it.
This is not an easy decision.
Everybody is so strong.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ms. Monét, I'm just wondering
who's gonna massage your feet after that performance. Girl.
Because, like, you were leaping in those shoes.
[ Laughter ]
To be able to be that captivating?
It was really, really well done.
Rachele, your tone
and everything about how you sing is beautiful.
I loved it so much. Thank you so much. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ruby, everything about you is original,
yet you remind us of something so classic,
and it's just incredible, your instinct.
I think that Ruby, for me, is probably the winner.
Okay.
[ Applause ]
Ms. Monét, you've always been excellent,
but this was like a tour de force. Whew.
How can someone sing this well
and do all the things that they're doing?
It's like Beyoncé can do it.
Like, a few people can do it, but not very many.
Flawless.
[ Cheers and applause ]
And then, Rachele.
It just felt really expressive and confident.
You sounded amazing. I was very impressed by it.
Thank you.
And then, Ruby, it's like you're from another planet.
I don't get it.
Like, how at 16,
your voice has this power and roundness.
And you're so perfect for Team Reba
on her first season on "The Voice."
You guys were a match made in heaven.
All three of you were just the best we've seen you.
Rachele: Thank you.
Thank you, coaches.
Alright, Reba,
first, what'd you think of that knockout?
You three ladies are absolutely incredible.
Ms. Monét, all of the things that you did on stage
were tasteful.
That whistle note, you did it, and you just went on,
and you just completely slayed us all.
And, Rachele, you have grown so much in your talent
and your stage presence.
You're just like a little sponge.
You're wanting to know, how do I improve?
And you definitely have.
Thank you so much.
[ Applause ]
Ruby, I love your voice.
I can't wait to hear you sing Patsy Cline songs
with your break in your voice.
It's just that cry.
It's that earnest, "My heart has been broken.
Here it is."
All three of you, I'm so proud of you.
No matter what happens, you are all three winners.
Thank you. Thank you.
Daly: Reba, the time has come.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
**
The winner of this knockout round is Ruby.
Ruby, congratulations!
[ Cheers and applause ]
You are moving on to the playoffs for Team Reba!
Reba: Ruby reminds me of old country.
We need that tone, that yodel, that country feel.
You took all the notes that Wynonna and I gave you,
and you used them.
Ruby: It's such a great feeling.
I'm so excited to go to the playoffs.
I can't wait.
You are so good.
Niall: I would have stolen Ms. Monét if I had a steal.
Every single time she comes out here,
she puts on ridiculous vocal performances.
Don't quit singing. No, I won't.
You're just too good to stop. Yes.
I just wish there was some way that we could keep them all.
At least bring them back.
It's just so hard to send them home.
That was amazing. Breaks my heart.
Everybody just, like -- just killed it.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Gwen: How you feeling? Good?
Wynonna: I'm so overwhelmed. I know.
I just feel it, you know? Yeah.
I just -- I'm thinking, what would I do
if I was standing here and we were sitting there?
What would I do? I know.
And look how good they handle it.
It's amazing. They handled it so well.
Look who's here, you guys. Wynonna!
Hi!
I'm pretty sure my heart stopped.
How are you? Hi, Kristen.
To get to be face to face with her is an honor
that I'm never going to forget.
We brought in the big guns.
Yeah. As you can see. Kara: Seriously!
She has such good advice.
She's done everything --
Twice. Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
So, let's do this. Okay. Yes!
CORii: I'm new on Team Gwen,
so I feel like I have a lot extra to prove.
Kristen has a really, really strong voice.
And Kara is like a force,
so a lot of competition, for sure.
Gwen: I'm excited, CORii.
You did so well where I was like,
"She deserved for me to steal her."
Gwen: CORii is just an amazing powerhouse singer.
We don't really have a lot of singers like her.
So, you picked this song.
This is definitely one of my favorite songs of all time.
It's "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore.
* Well, I don't mind *
I've always looked up to Hayley Williams
because she has that edge,
but she also has that R&B in her as well.
And that's kind of how I see myself.
The lyrics that I relate to the most
is the "Don't go crying to your mama."
I talk to my mom three to five times a day.
She worked really hard to take me to singing lessons.
The one thing I want my son to learn
is no matter what he chooses to do,
I will be behind him no matter what.
* 'Cause you're on your own *
CORii -- I just found her to be striving for excellence.
I can tell when somebody's really, really wanting it.
Like, it means everything to her.
* In the real world *
Wow.
Wow!
I'm blown away by your voice and your conviction.
But I would just say, just try to relax a little bit
because it's just too much of a good thing all at once.
And as a mom, I know we're giving it all we've got
in that two minutes, 'cause that's what we do.
We show up and we show out. Yeah.
But then there's also a time to relax and enjoy your journey.
Yeah, have fun.
Paramore is so alternative,
and you're singing it in a pop way, right?
With the runs and everything.
It's distracting me from the lyric.
To me, I would be like * Ain't it fun? *
Like it's sarcastic. "This sucks, actually."
You know what I mean?
You got this.
CORii -- she's a powerhouse,
and she's going to push me
to come swinging even harder, you know?
Gotta [Clicks tongue]
Well, what did you choose to sing for us?
I chose "Leave (Get Out)" by JoJo.
I'm R&B, but it has, like, a pop flair to it, as well.
* I've been waiting all day for ya, bae *
This song is about
telling somebody to get out of your life.
They're not treating you the way that you deserve to be treated.
I can relate to it
because I've been through the same thing.
* You said that you would treat me right *
* But you was just a waste of time *
I was in that relationship four years.
I wanted what I saw for us so bad,
but it was breaking me, so I had to let go.
It was tough, but look at me now.
[ Clicks tongue ]
[ Vocalizing ]
-Yeah! -Wow!
[ Applause ]
I mean, you are so good. Thank you.
But it wasn't until the chorus
that you really started to lock in. Okay.
Get real in a way that's not about performing,
and let me hear it. Yeah.
I want it to be so believable that I feel every word
that you're saying because you're honest.
What if you weren't on "The Voice"
and you were singing it in your bedroom?
* Won't you come and sit and talk to me? * Whoo!
* And tell me how we're gonna be... *
I think Kara is not aware of how gifted she is.
* Get out * Wynonna: Towards the end,
I felt like she really blossomed.
* ...you and me *
Gwen: Kara, I adore her.
She technically can do so much with her voice.
She has a big range, she has this realness to her,
and it was a really cool performance.
[ Vocalizing ]
Gwen: Yummy! Halle-freaking-lujah!
It's like, just, we got to see you.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Well done.
CORii and Kara, they're nailing it.
I mean, they're up in the rafters.
They're doing all the runs,
so there is an intimidating factor in that.
But I really want to get to playoffs.
So, I have to just sing my booty off.
So, I'm doing "This One's for the Girls"
by Martina McBride.
This one was always one that I loved.
Just looking at the verse with being 13 and everything.
I was the 13-year-old with the bad haircut,
but I'm also, when I'm not here,
I'm a singing teacher back home, and I teach a lot of girls.
My youngest student's 4 years old... I love that.
...and my oldest female student's in her 50s.
Oh, my goodness.
* This is for all... *
From the time they're kids,
I grow these relationships with them.
They come with -- they're wanting advice,
and I'm trying to help them accomplish their dreams.
And this song makes me think of them every single time.
Hi, Miss Kristen! I'm so excited you're on "The Voice"!
Okay, Coach Kristen, you got this.
You're going to do amazing. Deep breaths.
* Stand your ground *
So, it's for all the girls out there.
I really hope they can hear my heart when I'm singing it
and it's going to be a way for us to connect.
* This one's for the girls *
Gwen: Kristen is really the full-deal package.
She really turns into a star when she's singing.
Performance-wise, she's really learned a lot
about not taking it too far,
and she feels it when she's singing it.
I think she has so much potential.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you.
I'm exhausted. I cried.
So, there's not a girl on the planet
that doesn't feel like she's still 13, in a way.
I'm going to ask you to at least once or twice
look into the camera,
because you're singing an anthem,
so you're singing to every girl out there.
Try to think about how people are going to relate
to your humanness as a girl more.
Taylor's really good at this
in the way that she writes her songs.
It shows with stadiums full of girls that are like,
"I relate to you and how you're saying this,
your view," right? Mm-hmm.
Less performer, more passion towards talking to the women
and the girls out there.
She just has such great instincts and stuff,
and she's country, and this is a country song.
You're country.
I'm a fake Okie, like... [ Laughter ]
Not anymore. I think you've earned it.
You're one of us now, Gwen.
I do wonder about these nails in Oklahoma, though.
Yeah, they get a lot of attention in Oklahoma.
Well done, my dear. Well done.
You guys all did so good. Thanks!
I think I'm overwhelmed by the talent.
A lot of times I'm like...
because it's just how I felt.
It's extraordinary.
Today was the coolest day ever.
Wynonna: It would be tough for me to have to make a choice
because I'm such a heart person.
Gwen, good luck.
I don't know how you're going to do it.
Kara: [ Whispering ] Good job, ladies!
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, CORii, bring it.
Great song.
With "Ain't It Fun," here's CORii.
**
* Well, I don't mind *
* Letting you down easy, but just give it time *
* If it don't hurt now, then just wait *
* Just wait a while *
* You're not the big fish in the pond no more *
* Well, you are what they're feeding on *
* So what are you gonna do *
* When the world don't orbit around you? *
* Oh, ahhhh *
* So what are you gonna do *
* When the world don't orbit around you? *
* Well, ahh, ahh *
* Ain't it fun *
* Living in the real world? *
* Well, ain't it good *
* Being all alone? *
* Well, ain't it good to be on your own? *
* Ain't it fun you can't count on no one? *
* Ain't it good to be on your own? *
* Ain't it fun you can't count on no one? *
* Ain't it fun *
* Living in the real world? *
* Well, ain't it fun? Ain't it fun? *
* Baby, now you're one of us *
* Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun? *
* Don't go crying to your mama *
* 'Cause you're on your own in the real world *
* Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Whoa, oh *
* You're on your own in the real wooooorld *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
Let's go, Kara!
Now, with "Leave (Get Out)," here's Kara Tenae.
**
Whoo! Bring it!
* I've been waiting all day for you, bae *
* So won't cha come and sit and talk to me *
* And tell me how we're gonna be together always *
* Hope you know that when it's late at night *
* I hold on to my pillow tight *
* And think of how you promised me forever *
* I never thought that anyone *
* Could make me feel this way *
* Now that you're here, boy, all I want * * No *
* Is just a chance to say *
* Get out, right now * Yes!
* It's the end of you and me *
* It's too late *
* And I can't wait for you to be gone *
* 'Cause I know about her *
* And I wonder how I bought all the lies *
* You said that you would treat me right *
* But you was just a waste of time *
* I gave up everything I had *
* On something that just wouldn't last *
* But I refuse to cry *
* No tears will fall from these eyes *
* Ohhhh, oh *
* Get oooooooout *
* You and me, yeah * Wow!
* Be gone *
* 'Cause I know about her *
* And I wonder how I bought all the liiies *
Whoo! * Just a waste of time *
* Ooooh *
* Oh *
* Oh, ohhh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Niall: Very good.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the knockouts.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now singing "This One's for the Girls,"
here's Kristen Brown.
**
* This is for all you girls about 13 *
* High school can be so rough *
* It can be so mean * Yeah!
* Hold onto, onto your innocence *
* Stand your ground * Whoo!
* When everybody's giving in *
* This one's for the girls *
* Who've ever had a broken heart *
* Who've wished upon a shooting star *
* You're beautiful the way you are *
* This one's for the girls *
* Yeah, we're all the same inside *
* Same inside *
* From 1 to 99 *
* This one's for the girls *
* Who've ever had a broken heart *
* Who've wished upon a shooting star *
* You're beautiful the way you are *
* This one's for the girls *
* Who love without holding back *
* Who dream with everything they have *
* All around the world *
* This one's for the girls *
* This is for all the girls *
* This one's for the girls *
Gwen: Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Wow, wow, wow.
CORii, you have such a powerful voice.
I was a little bit concerned about that song
not matching your voice perfectly,
but you still sounded great.
It was so good. Thank you.
Kara, you really look like a star up there.
And I just believe you as an artist.
Like, you belong on this stage.
Thank you, John.
And, Kristen, you're so good.
Even just the little twang you had in your voice,
it sounded amazing.
There was a moment where it felt like
you lost your way a little bit.
I don't know if you got, like...
I got a little emotional. ...emotional.
[ Laughs ] Yeah. Yeah.
Whatever the case, like, you're clearly such a good singer.
I think you're really great.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Reba: Ladies, great job.
Y'all look great up there on stage.
CORii, I think that song was perfect for your voice,
and I'm very proud of you.
I think you've come a long way since the blind auditions.
Kara, I think you're a great singer.
You look wonderful. Your stage presence is great.
And, Kristen, I loved your song.
I just think it's hard to sing soft after singing loud.
So, that was a very gutsy choice on your part.
I think I'd pick CORii.
Oh. Thanks, Reba.
[ Applause ]
Kara, yeah, I love that song.
The way you told the story, as well, it was brilliant.
And the way you played around the backing vocals
on the track were phenomenal.
And, Kristen, I've really felt that emotion.
I could see you singing to this little girl down the front,
and it was really like, "This one's for the girls."
It was a proper message.
I honestly didn't care that you lost the plot afterwards.
I've always been a fan of Kristen,
so I'm going to stick with Kristen.
Daly: Thank you, coaches.
Gwen, give us your thoughts on the knockout.
CORii, even though you always want to be on 10,
because you can... [ Laughter ]
...I could see you holding back.
And I don't mean that in a bad way.
Like, I mean that in a good way.
I've just really enjoyed watching you grow
right before my eyes.
Aw, thank you.
Kara, you're so good at being able to be dynamic on stage.
I mean, your swag, your attitude.
I was like, "What is happening?
Like, yes. Bring it!"
Thank you.
I adore Kristen.
Like, I did notice that second half vocally
wasn't your sweet, sweet spot,
but I didn't care, because if I were a girl,
like, I would relate to you right there.
So, this makes it really difficult,
because all three of you are so good at being you.
And, like, how do I choose one you?
Gwen, the time has come.
This is so bad. I hate this so much.
Who is the winner of this knockout?
**
Oh, shoot.
**
I'm just going to go with who I think
won this knockout tonight.
And I'm going to go ahead and say that,
Kara, you won this knockout.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Congratulations, Kara.
You are moving on to the playoffs.
Kara really rose to the occasion.
She was just so swaggy and had so much attitude.
The way that she delivered the lyric just felt believable.
You did so good. Thank you.
I'm so excited for my team going into the playoffs.
I think I might have the winner on my team this year.
Kara: I'm just so grateful.
I'm going to playoffs.
Let's go, Team Gwen. Aaah!
Coaches, let me remind you, CORii is available to steal.
CORii, anything you'd like to say to Gwen?
I am so just thankful that Reba believed in me
and then you believed in me.
And I just really appreciate
you taking me out of my comfort zone.
I just hate it that CORii had to go home.
I thought she did a great job.
The farther along we get,
it's making it even harder to let people go.
But the best are rising like cream on the top.
Coaches, let me remind you,
Kristen is also available to steal.
Kristen, anything you want to say to Gwen?
This experience has been a once-in-a-lifetime thing.
I get to go back home to my students
and tell them, "Okay, let's get to work to" --
John's heard enough!
That's a steal!
No, no, no!
What the heck?!
I finally used my steal on Kristen.
She's been so good throughout all the rounds of the competition.
I know she's going to do well in the future.
Reba better watch out.
I got a country artist on my team, too, and she's good.
Thank you so much.
Kristen: I'm going to playoffs. Aah!
I'm so excited.
I was a little nervous, I didn't know --
Oh, my God. I'm excited, too.
Welcome to Team Legend. Thank you!
[ Laughs ] [ Whispering ] Legend!
**