Man: Stand by.
I am so nervous going into the playoffs right now!
This is the biggest moment of my life.
Team Reba and Gwen playoffs start now.
**
Team Reba is looking stacked up.
Team Gwen is full of threats.
Gwen: Each coach can only bring
three artists to the lives.
I mean, how brutal is that?
Oh, my God. I think I'm having a heart attack.
Reba: I have wonderfully talented people,
but Tom had to leave for personal reasons,
so I only have five artists tonight.
My team is gonna light the stage on fire.
You better watch.
**
Well, it's an early morning here at "The Voice."
I'm so excited. It's the playoff rounds.
My motto is, "If you're not first, you're last."
So I get here early. [ Laughs ]
I love to get --
[ Ding! ]
Gwen, what are you doing here?!
Well, you know what they say.
If you're not first, you're last.
Oh, my gosh. That's mymotto.
Mm. Well, are you excited for today?
I'm nervous. I need emotional support.
Oh, my gosh. I'm dying.
No. I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Wow. I don't either.
It's -- Wait. What the hell?!
What? Look at your nails!
Oh. We're twinsies!
Oh, my God! Those look so good on you!
Thank you!
I wore these in support of you.
Aww. Girl power today.
Because you and I are doing the playoff rounds.
I know. Let's go do it.
Let's do this. [ Sighs ]
I'm gonna be counting on you to support me, Reba.
[ Mouthing words ] My emotional state.
Reba: There she is!
Jordan: Hey! Whew!
Good to hear an Oklahoma accent.
[ Laughs ]
They don't know how to talk out here, do they?
They don't. They don't.
They don't understand a word I say, either.
Jordan is a force of nature.
She is a great singer, great performer, great musician.
And she brings this persona that nobody else has.
Reba: So you're gonna do "Boondocks."
Yes, ma'am. Little Big Town.
Yes, ma'am. Love that song.
I've always loved that song.
Like, I love swampy music, you know? Me too.
Anything that kind of starts with a four on the floor
and has some picking going, man, I just love that. Yeah.
* I feel no shame *
* I'm proud of where I came from *
* I was born and raised in the boondocks, hah *
Coming from where I come from, Atoka, Oklahoma,
that's red-dirt country.
I grew up down a little dirt road
in the boondocks around horses and coyotes and snakes
and all those kind of things in a little log house.
When you're a little kid, you're taught, like,
"Hey, you don't go outside without your boots on
'cause if the grass is a little too tall, you get snake bit."
There's a lyric in that song that says,
"I can feel that muddy water running through my veins."
I was born on the Red River.
That Red River mud is thick in my bones.
* No matter where I go, I keep my heart and soul *
I'm gonna have to sing like I've never sung before,
and I'm gonna have to show those four coaches
that I can deliver when the pressure's on.
* I keep my heart and soul *
* In the boondocks, hah *
Hey! I didn't know what I was gonna do about that end part.
[ Laughs ] It'll be magical.
And I love you're playing the banjo. Oh, thank you.
Can you play right before the modulation?
And then when you go back into it, the band drops out,
it might be a good idea for you to go a cappella
and not play the banjo there.
You're right. Absolutely.
I was really grateful for Reba's feedback on the arrangement
and the structure because there's not a better
female entertainer in the world, in my opinion.
It's something that'll be with me the rest of my life.
I think you're ready. I'm looking forward to it.
Not only are you a good singer and a performer and entertainer,
you're totally different from anything
I've ever seen on "The Voice." Thank you.
Jordan knows exactly what she wants
and how she wants to do it.
She's witty. She's got a different look.
And we need her in country music.
If there's ever a time for me, it's now. Yep. Absolutely.
So hopefully America feels the same way.
Feeling they're gonna be loving you.
I hope so. If they got any sense, they would.
[ Laughs ]
With "Boondocks," here's Jordan Rainer.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Come on!
* I feel no shame *
* I'm proud of where I came from *
* I was born and raised in the boondocks, hah *
* I can feel that *
* Muddy water running through my veins *
* I can hear that *
* Lullaby of a midnight train *
* And it sings to me and it sounds familiar *
* I feel no shame *
* I'm proud of where I came from *
* I was born and raised in the boondocks, hah *
* One thing I know, no matter where I go *
* I keep my heart and soul in the boondocks *
**
* 'Cause it's where I learned about Jesus *
* And knowin' where I stand *
* You can take it or leave it *
* This is me, this is who I am *
**
Hey! * Oh *
* I feel no shame *
* I'm proud of where I came from *
* I was born and raised in the boondocks *
**
* One thing I know, no matter where I go *
* I keep my heart and soul *
* In the boondocks *
* I keep my heart and soul *
* In the boondocks *
* That's right *
* I keep my heart and s-o-o-o-oul *
* In the boondocks *
Hah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: And like that, the playoffs are off to a...
Off to the races!
...fantastic start! Oh, yeah!
Niall, we'll start with you.
Oh, Jordan. That was so good. Hello.
Every time you come out here, it feels like you're a gig already.
Thank you. Like, to have that natural stage presence every single week.
Vocally, musically,
everything is perfect every time.
So good. So good. Thank you so much.
You have to go through!
Daly: Gwen? I really love the performance.
And I think that that song felt so "you."
And today was just right on the nail.
Like, you had so much control over that song, with your voice,
the way you played it, everything.
I loved every second of it.
Thank you, Gwen.
John: You know, what Gwen was just saying
I think is what is starting to differentiate
people who deserve to be in the lives --
is when we have a clear sense of who they are
and the artists have a clear sense of who they are.
And, Jordan, you've been doing that this entire competition.
It's so clear. It's so compelling.
We all want to watch you.
This may be a controversial statement,
but this is also your best outfit
of the competition so far.
Thank you. I feel pretty.
Well, the coaches have spoken.
Coach Reba, what did you think of Jordan?
So proud. Gwen: Aww!
You represent Southeastern Oklahoma so well
with your humor, your great attitude, your look,
your talent, your versatility.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Daly: Gonna be a tough decision coming up.
How about another big hand for Jordan Rainer, everybody?
[ Cheers and applause ] Reba: Jordan is a pro at this.
She knows what she's doing, and she gives it to the audience.
Good job, girl! Yes, Jordan!
What I've always said is I want my artists to move me,
to entertain me, make me feel something.
That's who will be going on to the live shows.
And then it's up to America.
Oh, my gosh. Why am I so danged emotional?
Y'all say something funny.
This is just the beginning, Reba.
[ Laughter ] Daly: Coming up...
* Never break the chain *
...Reba and Gwen's teams rise to the occasion.
* Just rain down on me *
If you don't go to the lives, Reba's getting fired.
Yeah! They're gonna take her crown and her scepter.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Alright, Reba, you were able to bring back
an artist as your Super Save.
How did you come to your decision?
It was an undeniable decision that I had to make.
Just too good to send home. They had to come back.
[ Cellphone ringing ] Reba: Hey, there!
There's been a little new twist here at "The Voice."
Each of the coaches get to bring one person back.
Ms. Monét, I chose you.
What?!
I could pull from anybody on any of the four coaches' teams.
But Ms. Monét is totally different from anybody else.
* Goin' in and out of changes *
She's R&B, soul, and she's stage-savvy.
So glad to have you back!
Oh, it's so good to be back!
Ms. Monét is my Super Save superstar.
It was so much fun to call you.
Oh, my God.
When I found out I was a Super Save,
I just completely lost it.
I just bawled like a newborn baby.
I am just so thankful for Reba McIntyre.
You've been a background singer,
harmony singer for how long?
Man, I've been singing background professionally
for over 30-some years.
Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Queen Latifah.
Yeah, but you got any bignames?
Well, you know, I haven't sung for Reba McIntyre yet.
Ha! Got to make that happen.
* Though you don't call me anymore *
* I sit and wait *
I'm singing "Until You Come Back to Me"
by the amazing queen, Ms. Aretha Franklin.
We're gonna have fun with this one.
* 'Til you come back to me *
Reba: I think it's the perfect song.
It's got range. It's got attitude.
And that's what she has.
* I've got to make you see that I-I-I-I *
Ms. Monét: My personal goal was to get to the lives.
And so here I am, a step away from that.
I know what it's gonna take for me to meet my goal.
Whoo! Amazing. Amazing. Thank you so much.
That's a true performer.
And the attitude. You're like, "Unh-unh."
[ Laughter ]
It's gonna be on 10 that day. Watch.
I've just been schooled. Thank you so much.
I don't have a note.
I need to takenotes, is what the deal is.
One performance before live shows for the playoffs,
so I think what Ms. Monét needs to do is to get out there
and communicate with that audience
and bring something that they want.
Glad to have you back. My Super Save. Thank you.
Give that inner Ms. Monét.
With "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)",
here's Ms. Monét.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ms. Monét: It's just soul music, y'all!
**
* Though you don't call me anymore *
* I sit and wait in vain *
**
* I guess I'll knock on your door *
* Your door *
* Tap on your window pane *
* Now, listen *
* I wanna tell you, baby *
* Changes I've been going through, huh *
* Missing you, listen, you *
* 'Til you come back to me *
* That's what I'm gonna do *
* Hey *
**
* Living for you, my dear *
* Is like living in a world of constant fear *
* Hear my plea *
* I've got to make you see *
* That o-o-o-o-our love is dying *
* Although your phone you ignore *
* Somehow I must, hah *
* Somehow I must, I must explain *
* I'm gonna rap on your door *
* Your door * * Hey, hey *
Whoa!
* Tap on your window pane *
* See, I'm gonna camp on your steps *
* Until I get through to you *
* I got to ch-a-a-ange your view, baby *
* 'Til you come back to me * * Whoooooo *
* That's what I'm gonna do *
* Hey, hey *
* Baby, baby, ooh *
* 'Til you come *
* Back to me *
* That's what I'm gonna do-o-o-o-o *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh *
* Gonna do *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Team Reba. That is Ms. Monét, ladies and gentlemen!
Wowee!
Thank God you're back.
Whoo! Thanks to the Super Save.
Great performance.
Ms. Monét, you've been such a gift to this show.
My only concern with this performance --
it felt like you were doing a lot of things.
But I felt like if you dialed it back a little bit,
it would have been a little more true to the song.
But you're so good, and you wanted to show everybody
how good you were, and you did.
Thank you. Daly: Niall.
Niall: I'm such a huge fan of yours.
It was such an amazing way to pay homage to Aretha,
but also stick a bit of Ms. Monét on it.
I think you took a lot of confidence from the Super Save,
and you were like,
"Now I realize why I'm here." Exactly.
Because that was the most confident I've seen you.
That was an amazing performance. Thank you.
Alright, Coach. Thank you.
Reba, how could you have too much of a good thing?
What'd you think?
Ms. Monét, to watch you walk on the stage,
I was just so proud to know you.
Thank you.
You have so much to teach all of us.
I'm just so tickled to pieces you're back and on my team.
And I loved your performance.
It was just absolutely beautiful.
That was for you.
How about another big hand for Ms. Monét, ladies and gentlemen?
John: Reba's already so emotional.
There's gonna be a lot of crying.
Niall: I'm so glad that Reba had a Super Save
and brought back Ms. Monét.
Every time she steps out there, she just gives so much.
And tonight she really looked like she was fighting for it.
You go, girl. Love ya. John: Yes, Ms. Monét.
I had to make this decision last week, and it's not easy,
so I'm definitely feeling for Reba
'cause she's got one heck of a decision coming up.
Oh, man. Yeah.
It's kind of like first night out on tour.
You're pushing. Oh, my God.
And about the fourth song, you're like,
"Would you just take a breath?"
She can sing, man.
Unbelievable. Loved it.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
Oh, one of the best songs of all time coming up next.
Oh, yeah.
I've had artists sing this song.
I love when artists do this song.
Me too.
Guess what song I'm gonna be singing.
Um, I don't know.
I'm gonna be singing Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain."
[ Gasps ] I love that song, Mama!
I know you do! [ Laughs ]
Do you think I can go to lives?
Yeah, I bet you can win the whole thing.
Yeah. You think so? Yeah.
I'm gonna try. Thank you, honey. You're so sweet. Aww.
Reba: Hey, Jacquie! Jacquie: Hi, Reba!
You look so pretty today.
Thanks. My mom bought this for me.
Mamas know best, don't they? I know.
I like Jacquie's enthusiasm.
She's got great stage presence.
She's a strong woman singer,
and she's very confident on stage.
You're gonna do a Stevie Nicks song,
but you're gonna do it a little different.
I am. I really heavily want to pursue rock country.
I started singing just national anthems everywhere.
Like you. Yeah. Yeah.
One day, I was like, "You know what? I need to get a band."
My boyfriend was like, "Go get one."
And we put together a band, and I used to sing this with them.
Eventually the band dissolved and I decided to go solo.
So I'm doing the solo version of this.
This is me.
This is not Lace and Thorn. This is Jacquie Roar.
Lace and Thorn was the name of your band?
Yes. Love that!
I know. It was a really cool band, actually.
It was very Fleetwood Mac-ish.
* And if you don't love me now *
* You will never love me again *
Lace and Thorn opened up the door for me.
It opened my eyes to what kind of a performer I really am.
Now here I am, right before playoffs.
I can't believe I've made it this far,
and I have so much confidence in me now
that I've never had before.
And it's off stage. It's, like, mind-blowing to me.
This has been an incredible experience.
* Ch-a-a-a-a-ain *
Bravo! Sang your butt off on that one. Wow!
I want to be real explosive, you know?
Yeah, yeah.
So, what are you thinking, choreography-wise?
I usually just let the stage take me somewhere.
The only thing I would know to use.
On that -- * You don't love me now *
That is giving you a good march.
And it's a firm, strong gesture.
Gotcha.
We're going in this together, girl.
I've always wanted to be on "The voice."
I've always wanted to have this moment.
Love you.
Thank you, Reba. Alright.
You're gonna see me in lives! I freaking know it!
I just know it!
Singing "The Chain," here's Jacquie Roar.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Listen to the wind blow *
* Watch the sun rise *
**
* Running in the shadows *
* Damn your love, damn your lies *
**
* Break the silence *
* Damn the dark *
* Damn the light *
* And if you don't love me now *
* You will never love me again *
* I can still hear you saying *
* You would never break the chain *
* And if you don't love me now *
* You don't love me now *
* You will never love me again *
* I can still hear you saying *
* You would never break the chain *
* And if you don't love me now *
* You don't love me now *
* You will never love me again *
* I can still hear you saying *
* You would never break *
* Never break the ch-a-a-a-ain *
Yeah, Jacquie!
* Chain keep us together *
* Whoa, oh-oh *
* Ch-a-a-a-ain *
* And if you don't love me now *
* You will never love me again *
* I can still hear you saying *
* You would never break *
* Never break the chain *
Jacquie! Yo!
Daly: That is Jacquie Roar...
Yes! ...for Team Reba!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
John, talk to us.
This is my favorite Jackie performance so far.
Easy. Easily. It was so good.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You made such an emphatic statement on your behalf
with this performance. You were so tasteful
in everything you did with the arrangement.
I absolutely loved it.
Thank you! [ Laughs ]
Daly: You remember your former coach, Gwen Stefani?
Gwen? Yes, Miss Gwen.
John: Ohh.
I'm, like, sitting here going, "Who are you, Gwen Stefani?
Like, how could you let her go to Reba?
Like, you're so dumb."
Thank you, thank you.
You just never seem to look nervous.
You know exactly what you're doing.
To be able to take that song and make it into, like,
the perfect "Voice" competition moment...
And you kept turning up the gears higher and higher
and louder and stronger.
And it was amazing. And you look beautiful tonight.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Yes, Jacquie.
Alright. Now your coach, Reba.
Jacquie, I was drawed up in a knot
when you started walking up those stairs
and then singing that one part right on pitch.
You went from that big, big note back to this,
which is very hard to do.
Nailed it.
Thank you so much. Wow!
Daly: Give it up one more time for Jacquie Roar
from Team Reba.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you!
Yes!
Jacquie has grown so much.
Oh, my gosh. I was so proud of her performance.
She brought her "A"-game.
When you're confident in who you are,
you know who you are as an artist.
And that's who will be going on to the live shows.
But with Jordan, Ms. Monét, and then Jacquie --
three different performers, different styles.
Y'all pray for me.
That was crazy.
Best arrangement of the season. That was crazy.
Wow! Geez. That was good.
That was by far her best performance of the whole season.
Just earning it on the stage.
Yeah. She's a show dog. Mm-hmm.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Man, it is so nice to just chill
and watch Gwen and Reba agonize over today.
We get to just relax, man. I know. Totally.
You think they think they have better teams than us?
Reba: Yeah.
[Chuckling] Gwen actually thinks that she can win this thing.
[ Laughs ]
Well, she is an icon. She has won the show before.
Yeah. That's true.
And Reba's -- I mean, she is the queen of country.
So many hits. A massive audience.
It's pretty undeniable.
**
Are you worried?
Pfft!
Nah. Pfft.
Pfft!
Mehr! Ehh!
Mnh-mnh-mnh!
Ha! Ha!
They have no chance, man! They have no chance.
No chance, buddy. Ha. Not a chance.
Should we just go on and pretend they're not threats?
Yeah, yeah. They're not threats. Let's just do that.
We got this. Let's go!
Reba: I love Noah because I love his vocal range.
His tone is in the country realm,
but he's more folksy than real country.
You're just too good to go home.
Oh. Thank you. I appreciate that.
And I was thrilled to get to steal you.
I thought for sure I was headed home.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Reba turned around, then John turned around.
I got to make the hometown proud. I'm going with Reba here.
Queen Reba steals Noah!
I'm coming here representing Richlands, Virginia.
I stepped on an airplane for the first time.
Now, having been here and working with
Niall Horan and Reba,
it's just more than I ever could have imagined.
When I saw this song, "Jolene," that you wanted to do today,
I thought, "You're gonna do Dolly's 'Jolene'?"
And it's totally different.
No, not quite the same one.
* Jolene *
* I ain't about to go straight *
For playoffs, I'll be singing "Jolene"
by Ray LaMontagne.
Coming from a small town, about 5,000 people,
growing up, I never really saw people
pursuing careers in music,
and I knew it was always something that I wanted to do,
and I've never really had an idea how to do it.
* I, I still don't know *
* I still don't know what love means *
And the fact that I am here now
makes me want to keep pushing and make it as far as I can,
so hopefully you all see me at the lives.
Very nice.
Now, this is the first time we get to work together.
Yep. You've got a great voice.
Your eyes are another communicator.
I'm your audience.
You looked everywhere in this room except here.
And you're telling a story to your audience.
And so you look at me. You tell me a line.
You tell her a line or him a line.
And when it's sad, you're sad.
When it's uplifting, smile about it
and let that smile show in your eyes.
And when you smile when you sing, I can hear it.
It's a great song for him to do. It's right in his wheelhouse.
I think what Noah needs to do to make it to the live performance
is really bring out that inner self and give more.
It was nice to finally get to meet you and stuff. I know.
And I've seen you up on the stage.
Noah: There is a lot more to me than meets the eye.
There's a lot more artistry inside of me
that I haven't shown yet on this show.
Us coaches, you're just standing there
waiting on somebody to come by and say hi.
I appreciate you. Thank you.
I'm gonna go out there and do what I can,
and we're gonna see what happens.
With "Jolene," here's Noah Spencer.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Cocaine flame in my bloodstream *
* Sold my coat when I hit Spokane *
* I bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes *
* In the early morning rain *
Hey.
* Lately, my hands, they don't feel like mine *
* My eyes been stung with dust, I'm blind *
* Held you in my arms one time *
* And lost you just the same *
**
* Jolene *
* I ain't about to go straight *
* It's too late *
* I found myself face-down in a ditch *
* With booze in my hair and blood on my lips *
* A picture of you holding a picture of me *
* In the pocket of my blue jeans *
**
* I still don't know what love means *
Oh, that's beautiful.
* I still don't know what love means *
* I still don't know *
* Jolene *
**
* Ah, la, la, la, la, la *
* Jolene *
* Ah, la, la, la, la, la *
* I still don't know *
* I still don't know what love means *
* Ah, la, la, la, la, la *
* Jolene *
Whoo!
* Jolene *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright!
**
Ah, man. Way to go!
Alright. Let's start with your former coach, Niall Horan.
Niall? Hey, Noah, man.
What's going on, man? It's good to see you, bud.
I'm so glad that Reba was able to steal you
because you're such an amazing talent.
Your voice is so unique in this competition,
and I love that song on you. I thought you were able to show
all the different parts of your voice,
that kind of raspy edge that we like
and then also the softer side there towards the end.
It was a really, really super-impressive performance.
Great job, Noah. Thank you.
Daly: Gwen.
I feel like every time we, like,
sit here and talk with you,
there's this mysterious thing. I don't know.
I know you're not saying anything,
but there's just energy, but when you're performing,
I feel like I get to know you a little bit more.
Like, you are so available through the songs.
And I just believe you so much when you're up there.
You're just a really, really great artist.
Thank you so much.
Alright, Noah, let's hear what your coach thought. Reba?
Noah, Noah, Noah.
[ Laughter ]
You turned it up from zero to 10
from rehearsals.
Oh, my gosh.
I tried. I tried.
Which makes it even tougher for me
'cause I only get to choose three people.
But, my gosh. What a performance, Noah.
Way to go. I'm so proud of you.
Thank you so much. Congratulations.
Daly: Reba with a big decision coming up.
But give it up for Noah Spencer one more time!
Good job, Noah. Thank you.
Noah really did surprise me.
Great job, Noah. I was blown away.
He's different from everybody on my team.
The only male. I love the grit in his voice.
Every quality of a great singer, he's got.
[ Chuckles ] He's so good.
Boy, I don't know. This is gonna be so hard.
Dang!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
I'm 16 years old. I'm not ready to get my license.
So I'm just gonna go ahead and have my parents
drive me around until I win "The Voice."
[ Yodeling ]
Reba: I love everything about Ruby Leigh.
We all know she can yodel.
She's got that magical Patsy Cline break in her voice.
She is so smart for a 16-year-old, so talented.
She's an old soul, and she is a true fan of country music.
You can see it when she sings.
Reba: You know, Ruby, it's so funny.
You're 16, and all I could think of
when I was 16 was getting my driver's license.
Do you have your driver's license?
I have my permit. Close enough.
Close enough? Okay.
I'm on the road, so they better watch out.
[ Laughter ]
* Love will abide *
* Take things in stride *
Ruby: For the playoffs, I will be singing
"Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt.
I don't know if I can really connect to it
because, you know, I haven't been in a relationship.
I haven't been through any struggles like that.
But I connect with Linda Ronstadt
because she started young,
and I started singing when I was 9 and a half.
So being a girl, you know, and being thrown
into the whole music thing, it's incredibly hard,
but it's also like a dream come true.
* And I think I'm gonna love you *
I'm definitely gonna work on the emotion
and connecting to the song
so by the time the playoffs come,
I will have it down and I'm ready to play.
Very pretty. Very pretty. Thank you.
I mean, I'm trying to find something to help you with.
[ Laughs ]
Connie Smith is a wonderful country singer.
I ask her how she kept so much breath
at the end of her line.
She doesn't blow all the air through her vocals
at the beginning of a line.
Because you sing so powerfully,
that might help sustain you on the end of a line.
Okay.
* And I think I'm gonna love you *
* For a long *
* Long...time *
That way, you've got breath
instead of trying to hold it all out,
and it's more emotional if you chop it up.
I can do that.
But, boy, when you hit that full loud...
whew, that's so good!
* Of a love that I never... *
Reba: I wish that Ruby did remind me of myself at 16 years old.
Here's Ruby. Way over yonder against that wall is me.
I was rodeo'ing, playing basketball
instead of focusing on my singing.
And she knows her path.
* And I think I'm gonna miss you *
She's been a sponge.
You give her a note, she does it.
She leans in to listen to advice.
What 16-year-old does that?!
I think maybe she lied.
Maybe she's 45 or something.
She's great.
Come on, Ruby!
Oh, my God. I think I'm having a heart attack.
Singing "Long Long Time," here's Ruby Leigh.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Love will abide *
Oh, my Lord.
* Take things in stride *
**
* Sounds like good advice *
* But there's no one at my side *
* 'Cause I've *
* Done everything I know *
* To try and make you mine *
**
* And I think I'm gonna love you *
* For a long *
* Long time *
**
* Life's full of flaws *
* Who knows the cause? *
* Living in the memory *
* Of a love that never was *
* 'Cause I've *
* Done everything I know *
* To try and change your mind *
* And I think I'm gonna miss you *
* For a long *
* Long time *
* 'Cause I've done everything I know *
* To try and make you m-i-i-i-ine *
* And I think I'm gonna love you *
* For a long *
* Long t-i-i-i-i-ime *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Thank you.
Team Reba. Ruby Leigh, everybody.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen, we'll start with you.
I think that if there was just a young girl
that's 16 years old that could sing like you,
that could make a record like that,
the world would be saved.
Wow! I'm so blown away by you.
Thank you. Daly: John?
It's quite stunning that, at your age,
you can sound like you've been through so much.
And I know you haven't been through that much.
[ Laughter ]
And the power of your voice is really stunning.
Thank you.
Niall.
That's the best version of that song I've ever heard.
That was so beautiful. Thank you.
Honestly, like, I'm -- I'm really, really emotional
because you know how much of a fan we all are.
And I can see your dad down there in the front row.
Look at him. Look.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I want to say thanks to you for raising her on great music,
because this girl is one of one.
And I'm so excited to see you in the lives.
And if you don't go to the lives,
Reba's getting fired.
[ Laughter ]
They're gonna take her crown and her scepter.
Yeah. She's gonna be dethroned.
What?!
Next season, I'll be sat here with the crown and the scepter.
[ Laughter ]
Coach Reba, what do you have to say?
Ruby, way to go. I'm so proud of you.
I would watch Mama when I would be on stage,
and she would just be drawed up in a knot,
you know, just watching me.
And nobody wanted to sit by Mama
'cause she was squeezing their hand so tight.
I know how she feels now. You just got it all together.
I'm just so proud of you.
And your performance today was stellar.
Daly: Job well done.
Give it up for Ruby Leigh, ladies and gentlemen.
Yeah! Way to go, girl.
Ruby! Oh, my God!
Ahh...
Ruby. That girl can sing anything.
16 years old. She's an old soul.
But what a great entertainer and great singer.
I'm a wreck.
Putting her up against the rest of the team,
they're all so different.
Please welcome back Team Reba!
[ Cheers and applause ]
They're all so good in their own lane.
Ooh, it's gonna be tough.
I'll be glad when this is over with so I can take a breath.
Only three can represent Reba in our top-12 live show.
Reba, before you make a decision,
just what's going on in your mind right now?
How are you feeling?
Terrible. Happy.
Grateful that I've gotten to meet you all,
listen to you, coach you in any way
that I hopefully have helped you some way.
Yeah. You certainly helped me.
This is my first team on "The Voice."
Y'all are wonderful.
Yes.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you.
Alright, Reba, who is the first artist moving on?
Um...
**
The first artist moving on in Team Reba...
**
...is Jordan.
Daly: Jordan! You're advancing to the top 12!
Jordan deserves to be on the live show.
From the very first moment
she stepped on this stage singing "Fancy," I knew.
Love ya. Feeling good, man.
America is gonna fall in love with Jordan as we all have.
Daly: Okay, Reba. One down.
Who is your second artist moving on?
The second artist moving on...
**
...is Jacquie.
Jacquie also moving on to the lives top-12 shows!
Jacquie came on tonight.
What excites me about Jacquie on the live shows
is she's a show dog.
Yes!
[ Laughter ]
Yes, Jacquie! You killed it!
And she's gonna be a contender.
Daly: And the moment of truth.
Three incredible artists here left on your team, Reba.
It's incredible.
Unfortunately, only one can join you in the top 12.
The others leaving us tonight.
Who is your last artist moving on?
**
My third artist moving on...
**
...is Ruby.
Daly: Ruby Leigh, the 16-year-old,
makes it to the top 12! Congratulations!
There's nobody like Ruby in the competition.
She's got that real sweet, emotional cry in her voice
that -- it rips my heart.
**
Yes!
She's bringing something that I've never seen
on "The Voice" before.
I mean, to have three women
going to lives on Reba's team. That's right.
That's freaking awesome.
I've got my first live-show team.
They're all three country, but they're all three different.
You could put those three, package them on a concert tour.
They'd each blow the audience away.
We're gonna go kick some butt and win this sucker.
Whoo! That's right. Team Reba, y'all!
We're gonna win. We're winning.
Playoffs, baby.
Now I can sit back and relax. Thank you, Lord.
And now I'm gonna watch Gwen choose her team.
Praying for her, too.
Alright, Gwennie. Yeah.
You're up. Oh, no!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Woman: You doknow how to tie your shoe!
A callback.
I couldn't even tie my shoelaces at 13.
And I still haven't learned.
That's a you problem, Niall.
Look at me now.
Woman: We're so proud of you, Niall!
Thank you.
* He's a big boy now *
[ Laughter ]
Gwen: Welcome to my team! Stee: Gwen!
Gosh. You're, like, one of the greatest singers of this entire show.
Oh. Thank you so much.
It's the truth!
Stee is my steal from John Legend.
Daly: Wow! Immediately! A steal from Gwen Stefani!
Gwen: I've been eyeing him since the blinds.
He is one of the best singers on this season,
so he brings a lot to my team.
You know what I was, like, trying to think about this song?
Because at first, I was kind of like...
Why this song? Yeah.
So, I'm in a band,
and we do this song all the time. Yeah.
When people hear that... [Imitates song intro]
It's like they lose their minds!
And, for me, it's always been my dream to have a song
that moves people in that way. Yeah. Yeah.
I'm doing "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon.
* Shut up and dance with me *
This is a song that I do with my band,
but a lot of the gigs that we do are black-tie events,
your weddings, your banquets.
You know, you want to keep it very corporate
and very professional.
And as an artist, I want to be Stee
and be more free and more relaxed in my expression.
* Ooh-ooh-ohh *
* Shut up and dance with m-e-e-e-e *
Yeah! Yes!
That felt great!
[ Laughs ] Oh, my God.
The way you perform is quite, like, professional.
I would be curious to see if you added in
a little bit more, like, edge
so it's a little less theatrical.
Yes. You can take it two ways.
Like -- * Shut Up and dance *
Or you can be like -- "Shut up and dance with me *
Boom, boom, boom. Hey!
You get a little bit more like...
I love it. Just a little more, like, edge to it.
Got you.
Gwen is extremely insightful.
If you can bring that other side that no one's seen yet,
it's gonna make all the difference.
I'm gonna focus on the notes that Gwen gave me
and just deliver on that.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Gwen: This song is a smart choice,
but it's more about the stage presence
and making it believable.
See you later, Stee. Have a good one!
But he's very skilled and he can do anything.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Good luck, Gwen. Thank you.
Pulling for ya.
Let's go, Stee! Let's go!
With "Shut Up and Dance," here's Stee.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Oh, don't you dare look back, just keep your eyes on me *
* I said you're holding back *
* She said, "Shut up and dance with me" *
* This woman is my destiny *
* She said, ooh, ooh-hoo *
* "Shut up and dance with me" *
**
* We were victims of the night *
* The chemical, physical kryptonite *
* Helpless to the bass and the fading light *
* Oh, we were bound to get together *
* Bound to get together *
* She took my arm *
* I don't know how it happened *
* We took the floor, and she said *
* "Oh, don't you dare look back *
* Just keep your eyes on me" *
* I said, "You're holding back" *
* She said, "Shut up and dance with me" *
* This woman is my destiny *
* She said, ooh, ooh-hoo *
* "Shut up and dance with me" *
* Deep in her eyes *
* I think I see the future *
* I realize *
* This is my last chance *
* She took my arm *
* I don't know how it happened *
* We took the floor, and she said *
* Yeah *
Alright, everybody!
* "Oh, don't you dare look back *
* Just keep your eyes on me" *
* I said, "You're holding back" *
* She said, "Shut up and dance with me" *
This woman is my destiny
* She said, ooh, ooh-hoo *
* "Shut up and dance *
* Don't you d-a-a-a-are *
* Yeah *
* "Shut up and dance with me" *
* This woman is my destiny *
* She said, ooh, ooh-hoo *
* "Shut up and dance with me" *
* Me, me *
* Ooh, ooh-hoo *
* "Shut up and dance with me" *
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: That is Stee!
Alright!
[ Laughs ] Carson!
Good job! Whoo!
Nice work, man. Thank you.
Great energy here in the playoffs.
Your remember your former coach, the great John Legend.
I do. Hey, John. Hi, Stee!
You know I love you, Stee. I love you, too, John.
You're such a pro, man.
You've done such a diverse spectrum of songs.
What you've shown is that you can really do anything,
and you come up on the stage with such a level
of polish and professionalism.
You just do everything so well, so effectively.
I love watching you, Stee.
Thank you, John!
Ditto, ditto, ditto.
I loved everything about your performance.
When you get on stage, you make everybody feel good.
I told all of my artists,
"I just want to feel something when you're performing."
Thank you. You gave it to us.
Way to go! Way to go!
Niall: Stee, you know, since day one,
we've all been massive fans of you, your energy.
You had everybody up on their feet getting along with it.
Stee: Thank y'all!
Like, there's nobody on this show
that's happier to be here than you.
I know you're having a great time. You know it!
[ Laughter ]
You're a favorite of all of ours.
And we're glad you're here still, man. You're great.
Daly: Alright, Stee, we've heard from those coaches,
but there's only one opinion that matters,
and that's Gwen Stefani. Hi, Gwen.
No pressure.
I can't believe I got you. I stole you from John Legend.
I mean, I was -- It was like I was in shock when it happened.
This song, it's harder to do than a ballad.
It's harder to do than, like, even, like, a rock song.
I thought you did a great job.
We worked on trying to maybe unpolish you
a little bit to make you just a little bit more, "Oh!"
That other side of you, the little more edgier side.
And I saw that in that performance tonight.
I've really loved working with you and...
Thank you. Thank you, Gwen.
You did a great job tonight.
Thank you.
Give it up for Stee!
Yeah! Stee!
Gwen: I think Stee did great.
What I love about Stee's voice is he has, like, a lot of range.
He can get the room pumped.
Stee: Thank you guys so much. Yes, sir!
Gwen: That might be something I need in the live show,
so I might need him there.
Stee!
I enjoyed it for his performance.
John: He's great.
Because like you said, everything's really slick.
This wasn't, and I loved it.
Going into the lives, I'd really love
to have somebody that's just unique
and has a real sense of who they are as an artist,
and I think I have that on Team Gwen.
It's just now -- who's gonna show up at the playoffs
and who's gonna blow me away?
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
John: Oh, man. Gwen's got some tough decisions.
And I know I've got to do this tomorrow, so...
I don't know, man. This is stressful.
Gwen: BIAS!
BIAS: What's up?
You look cute in your little cowboy hat.
I'm your last country artist. What are you gonna do?
I know
I think that BIAS -- he's a really good singer
'cause he is kind of soulful on top of his stage presence
and that "it" factor that he has.
You just want to keep knowing more about him
because he's just unique.
This is my last chance to get to, like, choose,
and then it goes to America. I know.
There's just something about you.
Like, just the way you're able to be so honest
and so you, it's rare. Thank you.
* That night I hit rock bottom *
BIAS: For the playoffs, I'm gonna be singing
"Where I Find God" by Larry Fleet.
* He paid my tab and put me in a cab *
This song is perfect for me
because I get a chance to show who I am.
* And he could see... *
I'm always one that's bouncing around on stage,
but this one, I'm reserved.
I just want this to be a moment,
and I just want to resonate with people.
* 'Cause I didn't feel worth savin', no *
I think you're gonna see the really redneck
side of BIAS this time around.
* Sunday mornin' in a church pew *
My home is Chattanooga, Tennessee.
There's about a couple cows and a lot of grass.
Mile two.
So country music is a huge influence on my life.
But I'm a little bit of soul. I'm a little bit of funk.
I'm a little bit of all that stuff
just combined into one.
* I do that a lot *
Oh, my God. You're making me get chills.
Maybe you should go back to being a worship leader.
One thing is, you had your eyes shut a lot.
I didn't really mind it.
It is sort of a prayer and a confession.
So just finding those perfect moments in the song
to deliver those moments. Right.
Gwen had some great notes.
I want to take in everything she says
so that I make her proud on playoff day.
It's just such a simple kind of story, but so relatable,
and I think you can deliver it really well.
Okay. And then at the end,
just getting a little bit more emotional
with the soulful part of your voice.
I think that's gonna be a win right there. Sweet.
BIAS is my only country person on my team,
and that's really important to me.
I'm so proud of myself that I pressed my button for you.
I'mproud of you.
I'm hoping that what he'll show in this next performance
is that he can really connect to a lyric.
I think if he does that, he has a really good chance
of going through to the lives.
BIAS! Yee-haw!
He looks good.
He looks like a bullfighter.
Gwen: I know!
Singing "Where I Find God," here is BIAS.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Ooh *
* Ooh, ooh *
* The night I hit rock bottom *
* Sittin' on an old barstool *
* He paid my tab and put me in a cab *
* When he didn't have to *
* And he could see I was hurtin' *
* Hm, oh, I wish I'd got his name *
**
* 'Cause I didn't feel worth savin' *
* Nah *
* But he saved me just the same *
Whoo!
* From a bar stool to that Evinrude *
* Sunday mornin' in a church pew *
* In a deer stand on a hay field *
* An interstate back to Nashville *
* A Chevrolet with the windows down *
* Me and him just ridin' around *
* Sometimes *
**
* Whether I'm lookin' for Him or not *
* That's where I f-i-i-i-ind God *
Yeah!
* From a bar stool to that Evinrude *
* Sunday mornin' in a church pew *
* In a deer stand on a hay field *
* An interstate back to Nashville *
* Well, I do that a lot *
* I do th-a-a-a-a-at *
* A lot * Ohh!
* That's where I find God *
Whoo!
* That's where I find God *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: Yeah!
Yes, BIAS!
Daly: Team Gwen artists giving it their all.
That's BIAS, ladies and gentlemen.
Yes, BIAS!
There's just something there. I don't know what is.
Queen Reba, what'd you think?
I'm an Okie girl, live in Tennessee.
You're from Tennessee. Yes, ma'am.
Everybody in Tennessee, in that region there,
is gonna be in their living rooms on their chairs
going, "Yee-haw! Alright!"
Great performance.
Thank you, Reba. Niall?
Niall: Oh, BIAS.
It just keeps getting better and better every single time.
Thank you. It was really nice to see
the more toned-back side of you this time.
That run you did towards the end was beautiful,
and your tone is so pure and clear and unique to you.
If it was me, Gwennie, I would put BIAS through.
I mean, he's so good. Amen.
Does anybody else call you Gwennie?
A lot of my family,
so it's interesting that Mr. Irish over here...
I amin the family.
You're her stepson.
Oh, yeah. My stepson.
Your stepson. [ Laughs ] That's funny. John?
This was my favorite performance of yours.
I agree with that, too.
Took us to church.
You had me saying amen and hallelujah
and waving my hands in the air.
[ Laughs ]
You were communicating with your audience.
You had the exact right song and the exact right delivery.
It was exactly what you needed to do.
Very well done, BIAS.
Daly: Well, there you go, BIAS.
If John Legend was your coach, you'd be through, no problem.
Unfortunately, it's all about right there.
Our friend, your coach. Gwennie, what'd you think?
Oh. "Gwennie."
I hope it catches on now.
It's -- I love it.
I just saw something in you
from the very beginning of the blinds.
Your originality is so pure,
and the way you did it tonight was absolutely perfect.
I just feel so honored and proud of you and excited for you.
And your mustache is so cute!
Hey! And -- Yes!
I like your outfit, too. I like the --
It's like a country bullfighter situation.
I love it.
Give it up for BIAS, ladies and gentlemen.
John: BIAS is so cool.
He sings with this really cool soulfulness,
and he has this individuality.
This was his best performance, and it was in a moment
that really counted when he had to convince Gwen
to pick him for the live shows.
BIAS: We've got a bunch of great people on this team,
and, you know, I don't know how it's gonna go down.
Let's see what happens.
That was the best so far. That gave me chills.
It really moved me. Me too.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
* Here's your one chance, Fancy, don't let me down *
Woman: Reba, are you gonna sing?!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Couple of songs! Just a couple of verses! Anything!
* Here's your one chance, Fancy, don't let me down *
See? That's what they came to see!
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
That's it.
[ Laughter ]
Gwen: Rudi. I love her.
I love everything about her.
I think that her voice is beautiful.
She has so much swag.
But she did a song that was challenging in the knockouts.
The winner of this knockout is gonna be Tanner.
Daly: Tanner, congratulations!
During knockout rounds, I didn't win.
Thank you so much, Gwen. This has been an honor.
I thought I was done. I was, like, walking out.
I gave the kisses. And then you just hear...
Daly: Whoa!
I was like, "Did I just hear three booms?"
We have two steals and a save!
Oh, my God. Oh, my God! No!
That was crazy. Crazy, crazy.
And I wound up staying with Gwen.
I did not mean to scare you like that.
I think that there's more to her than just that moment,
and I wanted to save her and see what else she could give me.
You knew that I was gonna pick you.
It was risky, but you were really, really good.
How are you feeling, like, outside of everything?
Like, I mean, it's insane, right, the whole process?
Yeah. It's so much, honestly.
I wasn't gonna bring this up,
but I'm already getting emotional.
Um, my aunt passed away.
What?!
Like a couple days -- On Friday.
Oh, my God. I'm so sorry. So it's been hard.
My Aunt Mary, she's been struggling with cancer.
She's been in the hospital the last few months.
And finally she got to a point to where she was like,
"I can't. No more."
I do wish I had another moment to be with her.
I'm doing this for her.
* 'Cause I've drowned in you, and I won't pull through *
* Without you by my side *
Gwen: Rudi's singing "My All" by Mariah Carey.
The song is a really perfect song for her.
It's emotional.
She's singing it in English and Spanish,
so that's connecting her roots
and showing a different side of her.
* Dime si me sientes *
I'm Hispanic. I come from a Latin background.
And my aunt, she always pushed me
to sing Spanish music.
* Ya no esta, mi estrella fugaz *
So she'd be so proud.
Her last text to me, she just said,
"Conquer your dreams," and, "You're already our star."
So I know --
[ Sniffles ]
I know she's proud.
Me knowing you is you're fun,
and you're not going through a fun period in your life, right?
So that serious side of you wearing your heart, like,
just so everyone can feel that emotion, you know?
I think when you go into Spanish, I do feel it. I got chills.
Just don't let it be only about the vocal. Yeah.
Let it be the lyric and your heart.
I'm thankful for Gwen Stefani.
I know she wants me to just go and connect with this song
as much as possible, sing the crap out of it.
So I just need to get my mind together,
get my heart together, and do what I know I can do.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hello! Oh, my God. You're pretty.
Oh, she looks great.
[ Cheers and applause ]
With "My All/Mi Todo," here's Rudi.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I am thinking of you *
* In my sleepless solitude tonight *
* If it's wrong to love you *
* Then my heart just won't let me be right *
* 'Cause I've drowned in you *
* And I won't pull through without you by my side *
* I'd give my all *
* To have *
* Just one more night with you *
* I'd risk my life *
* To feel *
* Your body next to mine *
* 'Cause I can't go on *
* Living in the memory of our song *
* I'd give my all *
* For your love *
* Tonight *
* Dime si me sientes *
Ohh!
* Imaginando verme frente a ti *
* Que aunque ya no estas *
* Mi estrella fugaz *
* Te deseo alcanzar *
* I'd give my all *
* To have *
* Just one more night with you *
* I'd risk my life *
* To feel *
* Your body next to mine *
* 'Cause I can't go on *
* Living in the memory of our song *
* I'd give my all *
* For your love *
* Ton-i-i-i-ight *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: That's a playoff performance right there.
That's Rudi, ladies and gentlemen.
Whoo!
Wow. Incredible.
Niall, what'd you think?
That was really, really special.
You did such a beautiful job on it.
In your case, the longer the song goes on,
the better you get, and just there towards the end,
it's like you've done the hard graft at the start,
and you were just like, "Alright, let me take off now
and show you what I can do."
Every time you come out here, you always smash it.
Thank you. And I thought it was a really special performance today.
Thank you so much. It was really good.
Daly: John?
What a challenging song.
Niall: Yeah.
Every time, she chooses a challenging one.
I was like, "Wow. This is hard."
And I think maybe with the breathing at the beginning,
it might be a matter of slowing the tempo down a little bit.
You just felt like you were trying to catch up with it all the time.
Yeah.
Taking on Mariah Carey, like, it's difficult.
Yeah. And you're such a gifted singer.
I love that you keep challenging yourself like that.
Thank you. Daly: Coach Reba?
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughter ]
When you started out, that was so sexy, so sensuous.
Ooh! Ooh!
Your low end, it was just incredible.
Oh, thank you. You set the mood.
Your voice was so good, and it told the story.
I loved it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen, what'd you think?
I could imagine you on a record.
Your style of singing, because it's so intricate --
Like, you do so many little things with your voice.
And your gift to be able
to interpret lyrics and your emotion.
Your presence on stage. Your beauty.
I just think that you're so great.
Thank you. And I thought you did a beautiful job tonight.
You could do any song. You could.
Thank you, Gwen. Thank you.
How about another big hand for Rudi, everybody?!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: I really love Rudi.
She has, like, a lot of tenderness
and details to her voice.
I think she could be really great for my live-show team,
but I don't know what I'm gonna do
because she's up against people like Stee and BIAS.
She's a great singer.
Gwen: Yeah. I loved it.
I love her voice.
How am I gonna choose?
Like, how am I gonna make this big decision?
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Can't believe I actually made it to the playoffs.
I mean, I still live here with my roommates.
I mean my parents.
[ Chuckles ] I'm sure they want me gone.
Titan, you're finally gonna get your own room!
[ Laughter ]
* If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather *
It just sounded really beautiful and pretty.
You're like a diamond in the rough.
Tanner is 19, and he has
kind of everything that you would want in a new artist.
He is able to take a lyric
and make you believe that it's his story.
Now here we are, playoffs, where it's brutal.
Mm-hmm. Three people are going home.
I only get to keep three.
Is your mom out here with you?
My parents could not come with, which is really weird
'cause I had to, like, come out here by myself.
Have you ever done anything like that,
gone anywhere like -- Not by myself.
Usually my parents are with me, so... Yeah.
My parents supporting me this entire time
means so much more than they know.
I don't tell them enough,
but I really appreciate every single time they call,
every single time that they're worried about me.
I just want to see my mom and dad proud of me.
To make it to the live shows would be incredible.
* I remember years ago *
* Someone told me I should take... *
Tanner is singing "Impossible" by Shontelle.
The song actually fits Tanner perfectly.
He has a little bit of an alternative edge,
but he also feels quite pop.
* Write it on the skylines *
Gwen: I got to be honest.
I think that Tanner, out of everybody on my team,
has a really good chance of making it outside of the show.
Each time he performs, he's seeing his gift even clearer.
I think he just needs to now,
like, get in the studio and write songs.
* Impossible *
Yay!
You're so good.
You have such good instincts.
The only thing I can think of
to maybe work with on your vocals
is sometimes it feels like it's getting a little pinched.
There was a couple parts where I think
you could not crunch down so hard on your voice.
You know what I mean? Just -- Right.
Just a little bit more open. The tension for sure.
Yeah. As far as, like, lyrically,
I think it's just be real.
When you just listen to what the song is,
it will lead you to the truth of what that lyric is.
You know what I mean? Yeah.
And that's what I think people are gonna love about you,
is that I see that come through in the way that you sing.
And that's all you want.
Awesome. Right?
I think that Tanner has grown a lot on the show.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
In order to make it to the lives,
I think he really just has to make me forget
that he's 19 years old
and he needs to sing this song like it's his story.
I'm gonna make you proud. I swear.
I'm already proud.
I'm already so lucky.
[ Cheers and applause ] Come on, Tanner.
I love Tanner. So good.
Singing "Impossible," here's Tanner Massey.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I remember years ago *
* Someone told me I should take caution when it comes to love *
* I did *
* I did, and you were strong and I was not *
* My illusion, my mistake *
* I was careless, I forgot *
* I did *
* And now when all is gone there is nothing to say *
* You have won and so effortlessly *
* You have won, you can go ahead, tell them *
* Tell them all I know now *
* Shout it from the rooftops *
* Write it on the skyline *
* All we had is gone now *
* Tell them I was happy *
* And my heart is broken *
* All my scars are open *
* Tell them all I hoped would be impossible *
* Impossible *
* I remember years ago *
* Someone told me I should take caution when it comes to love *
* I did *
* Tell them all I know now *
* Shout it from the rooftops *
* Write it on the skyline *
* All we had is gone now *
* Impossible *
* Ohh, ohh *
Okay.
* Impossible *
* Ohh, ohh *
* Impossible *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Daly: That is Tanner Massey giving it all he's got
in the playoffs for Team Gwen.
Tanner, we all love you.
I feel like the beginning, I wasn't sure
if you were hearing the key exactly.
Yeah. Ohh.
But then once everything
kind of came together, it felt so good.
And you hit a note so unexpected,
we all just looked at each other like, "Ooh!"
Yeah. [ Laughter ]
And what I absolutely loved
is just how much passion you were showing.
And I think our audience is gonna connect with that, too.
Thank you. Thank you, Coach. Reba.
Oh, I agree 100%. You did have a lot of passion.
And have I told you today that you're cute as a button?
[ Laughter ]
You know, I think you did.
Well, you know, I say that every time I see you,
so I just wanted to know.
I loved your performance.
I think your voice is really, really good.
Thank you so much.
You got a great chance of going to the top.
I appreciate that. Niall.
My man, Tanner. Every time, dude.
I'm just really happy
how this competition has progressed for you,
even though, like, I had to lose you.
And you remind me of me when I was younger,
like, just the will to learn.
That was a really passionate performance.
I've spoken way too much. I'm just a big fan.
[ Laughter ]
I'm a big fan, too.
Have we told you you're cute as a button?
Have we told you?
And as Reba would say, I was tickled to pieces.
[ Laughter ]
Alright, Gwen, give us some thoughts
on Tanner's performance.
Well, I wanted to work with you so bad
because I actually really enjoy
working with the younger people like you because --
especially a boy. I have three boys of my own.
And you're 19 years old.
I mean, it's crazy. Thank you.
I'm sad about the beginning, but I understand.
It happens to me all the time.
I actually have cues in my ears on stage for certain songs.
Yes. Literally on stage it's like,
"Turn left. Smile." [ Laughter ]
It's true.
We get all these little things in our ears.
Say "Hollaback Girl." Okay.
[ Laughter ]
It's true. We do it.
You've grown a lot just before my eyes
in a short amount of time.
And I'm just super proud, super proud of you.
Thank you so much.
Daly: Give it up for Tanner Massey one more time.
Thank you, everyone.
Tanner's performance was amazing.
I'm so proud of him. He's the real deal.
Really regret letting Tanner go.
I have a feeling it's gonna come back to bite me
if he gets through to the lives.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Gwen tell us about your Super Save
and why you saved this artist.
Well, my Super Save was for an artist
that I feel is just so unique.
I needed to bring him back to Team Gwen.
Who is he? Who is it, you guys?
Who could it be?
They basically said that we could choose,
like, anybody out of any team -- right? -- to bring back.
And I was like, "Hmm.
I'm gonna call Lennon and see if he wants to come back."
Would you like that? Wow, like...
Thank you so much. I'm ready.
Let's do it. Alright. Let's do it.
* Just like those old stars *
Gwen: Lennon is a singer-songwriter
that has this very unique tone.
* I see that you have come so far *
Niall: These two crying says it all.
And there's no steals or saves left.
Gwen: Lennon was one of our favorites.
As coaches we loved his singing,
his unique style of voice.
If there was gonna be anyone that I brought back,
I want to bring back, like, a real artist
that has a point of view, that knows who they are.
You know, I always wanted Lennon,
and now he's on my team.
* I don't know you *
* But I... *
I'm singing "Falling Slowly"
by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
This song really represents what my journey
has been on this show.
As somebody that's the underdog
and all the emotion that comes from that,
there just couldn't have been a more perfect song.
* Ahh, ahh, ahh *
I love it.
It's feeling good. Yeah.
One thing was just, when you get to,
"Well, you have suffered enough
and you warred with yourself, it's time that you won,"
make sure that we can hear the lyric. Yeah.
'Cause, like, right now you're kind of...
It's getting lost. ...falling off a little bit.
It's just such a great lyric.
Yeah. If you don't get it,
then you're not gonna get the story as much.
Definitely got to make sure that I get that, yep. Yeah.
I'm super excited.
I think it sounds amazing.
It feels like now my team is, like,
all over the map 'cause I don't have anybody like you.
Thank you for letting me be here -- again.
Yay! If I haven't said that enough.
Like, this is so fun. [ Chuckles ] No.
Lennon: Gwen could have picked anyone,
and she chose me to come back.
So I feel a lot of pressure in this performance.
Because so many good people didn't get this chance,
I'm just gonna give it everything I have
and show that I deserve to be there.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah!
With "Falling Slowly," here's Lennon VanderDoes.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I don't know you *
* But I want you *
* All the more for that *
**
* And words fall through me *
* Always fool me *
* And I can't react *
**
* And you have suffered enough *
* And warred with yourself *
* It's time that you won *
**
* Take this sinking boat *
* And point it home *
* We've still got time *
* Raise your hopeful voice *
* You have a choice *
* You've made it now *
* Falling slowly *
* Sing your melody *
* I'll sing it loud *
* Loud *
* Lou-u-u-u-u-d *
* Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Falling slowly *
* Eyes that know me *
* And I can't go back *
[ Cheers and applause ] John: Yeah, Lennon!
Yeah, Lennon!
Whoo! Gwen: Whoo!
That was beautiful.
Let's start with -- How about your former coach?
Hi, Niall. Hello, Lennon.
Hey, man. Oh, my God.
That song was made for you. That was beautiful.
I am so glad that Gwen chose you
because what you did in that knockout performance --
I mean, you made John Legend cry.
He did. He did.
And he sobbed. I sobbed.
Um, it was --
It was ugly.
But it was such a special moment
that I'm glad that you got the chance to come back
and put in another stellar performance on your part.
You're just a proper artist, and that's what I'm here for.
Thank you, man. Means the world.
Thank you.
John, what'd you think about tonight?
It was truly beautiful.
You've just been, honestly, very consistent.
We can tell who you want to be,
and you're coming out here and executing it on stage
really beautifully every single time.
And you did it again.
Thank you, John. Reba.
There's nobody like you on this competition.
And when I listen to the radio,
I like to be able to identify the singer immediately.
It's a little game I play with myself.
And when you start recording your records,
when you have your own music out,
I know that I will be able to say,
"I know who that is."
Wow. Thank you.
Alright, Coach, this all comes down to you.
I mean, I Super Saved you.
You didn't let me down.
The whole performance was beautiful.
I really liked getting to know you in rehearsals
and watching you work your way through this song.
Yeah. You did just, again,
an amazing, beautiful, artistic performance.
Really beautiful. Thank you so much, Gwen.
Thank you for bringing me back. Yes.
Lennon -- he's coming in and doing
a perfect song for his voice
and doing a perfect version of it.
How do I compare a singer-songwriter on my team
to all these other genres?
It is nearly impossible to do.
Great job! Thank you.
I got one more performance to see,
and my stomach is in knots.
I am agonizing. I don't know what I'm gonna do.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
* Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah *
That's my jam.
I love SWV.
* Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah *
* Bah dah dah * * Bah dah dah *
[ Cheers and applause ] Taking me back.
**
Gwen: Kara -- she's one of those artists
that, once she gets on stage with the lights,
the outfit, the audience,
the real Kara comes out.
During the knockouts, you seized the moment.
Just, like, add the lights and the cameras,
and you turn into another version of yourself.
I love to perform. Yeah.
It's just -- I'm so passionate about it.
How are you feeling about this song?
This is one of my favorite songs ever
by one of my favorite groups of all time.
* Rain on me *
I am singing "Rain" by SWV.
* Rain down on me *
I just love everything about them.
They're just three girls from the neighborhood
that just got together and did big things.
They just represent all the young girls from the block,
like, all the round-the-way girls, you know,
and I grew up from round the way.
So that's one thing that I really appreciate.
They have inspired me.
Wow. That sounds so good on your voice.
Thank you. But, like, that line,
* Let your love just -- *
It needs to be a little bit more intentional and rhythmic.
Okay. * Let your love, dun, dun, dun, dun *
Yeah. A little more like, "Mm!"
You know what I mean? Yeah.
* Let your love just shower *
Before I came here, I was working as a caregiver
for developmental disabled and the elderly,
doing gigs on the side,
but still having to work that 9-to-5.
But to be here, like, sometimes I have to pinch myself.
Like, I always get a little nervous
in front of you because -- Me?!
Yes! You're Gwen Stefani. Like -- Oh, my gosh. No, I'm not!
I'm supposed to be, like, your safe zone,
like your coach, like your cheerleader.
Yes, but I just have so much respect and love for you.
You're so good.
You don't ever need to be nervous around me.
Thank you so much.
Do you know what you're wearing yet?
Yeah. It's gonna be fly. [ Laughs ]
I think you'll approve of it.
You look so good every time. Thank you.
I can't even put into words
how thankful I am for this opportunity.
I'm putting it out there right now.
You gonna see me in lives.
I think you're doing it. I'm not worried.
Oh, thank you, Gwen!
Gwen: Kara's definitely grown every single round,
and she keeps showing me, like, a little bit more.
This is, like, another one of those hard decisions
'cause I have this amazing artist.
I just don't even know how I'm gonna choose.
With "Rain," here's Kara Tenae.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Hmmm *
* Sometimes it's soft as a misty rain *
* That gently touches my soul *
Whoa! Yes, Kara!
* It cools the fire that burns in me *
And I simply lose control *
* So just rain down on me *
* Let your love just fall like rain drops *
* Rain on me *
* Just rain down *
Hey! * On me *
* Let your love just shower me *
* Just rain on me *
* Yeah *
* Fall down, fall down on me *
* Let it fall down, fall on me *
* Down on me * * Just ra-a-a-a-in *
* Let your love just fall like rain drops *
* Just rain on me * * Let your love fall down just like rain *
* Every little drip drop *
* Just rain down on me * * Just *
* Let your love just shower me * * On me *
* Just rain on me * * Rain on me *
* Sometimes it's soft as a misty rain *
* Hmmm *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Team Gwen killing it tonight!
Kara Tenae, ladies and gentlemen!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Whoo! Niall.
Oh, Kara, that was my favorite performance you've done.
It was so good.
You never over-perform.
It's very easy to get into a song like that
and be, like, throw the hair around and like --
[ Laughter ] Yeah.
But you always perform the song
like it's meant to be performed.
That was really, really good.
Thank you, Niall.
John: Oh, I was feeling so nostalgic.
I absolutely loved this song,
and it was so good for your voice.
You sounded magical.
You just look like a star on stage.
And you control your movements
in a way that's so savvy and beautiful.
This was my favorite performance of yours, as well.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you, John.
This has been so fun working with Kara
because she's really humble and just eager to learn.
Even vocally, your voice has gotten warmer.
You have, like, a little bit of rasp.
I don't think people understand how hard it is
to be that in control of your voice
and move on stage at the same time.
Yes. And that is pro stuff.
Yes. Real pro stuff.
Absolutely.
Well said. Ladies and gentlemen,
give it up for Kara Tenae one more time.
[ Cheers and applause ] Kara, thank you so much.
Yes, Kara!
Kara has been consistently outdoing herself
every single performance.
She's like a phenomenon.
So good. That was good.
She's so dope. She killed it.
That was good.
I'm crossing my fingers that Gwen picks me.
Please, Gwen. Pick me. Please.
[ Laughs ]
Okay.
Look at her looking at me.
[ Laughs ] "What are you gonna do?"
I have such an incredible team and just a diverse team.
Daly: Please welcome back Team Gwen!
I am definitely dreading this decision
that I'm gonna have to make.
My stomach is in knots.
I had a sleepless night.
I mean, it's always hard, every single time.
Congratulations on a great night.
Gwen, I mean, my goodness,
unfortunately only three of these artists
can represent you in our live shows in the Top 12.
I just want to say that you already won
by doing what you've done.
[ Cheers and applause ] Let's go, guys. Let's go, guys.
But I have to choose three people right now.
Okay, I think you're stalling now.
And it's really hard. [ Laughter ]
You're so pushy.
Don't pressure her, Carson!
It's my job. [ Laughter ]
Gwen, who is the first artist moving on?
**
Alright, the first artist moving on to the live shows...
**
...is Bias.
Bias advancing to the Top 12 for Team Gwen!
I think that Bias is so authentic and knows who he is.
Thank you so much.
He's an amazing singer.
I think he's country and country and country.
Alright, Gwen, who is the next artist moving on?
**
The next artist... John: [ Chuckles ]
...[chuckling] moving on -- [ Laughter ]
It's, like, so stressful!
The next artist going to the live shows...
**
...is Kara.
[ Cheers and applause ] Yes, Kara!
I picked Kara because she really knows how to handle the stage.
You're amazing.
She knows what songs suit her.
Yes, Kara!
And she just seems super ready for that moment.
Ahh. Well, and it's gonna get harder here.
We got four just incredible artists.
One more can move on to fulfill the Top 12.
The rest, unfortunately, will leave "The Voice" tonight.
Who is the last artist moving on, Gwen?
I love you guys so much.
The third person moving on to the live shows is...
Tanner.
[ Cheers and applause ] Tanner, also stunned,
moves on to the live shows!
Tanner has so much range, and he has so much power.
Being able to help him grow as an artist is something
that I just thrive off of. Niall: Yes, Tanner!
I had to put him into the lives and see what he could do.
Ladies and gentlemen, how about a big hand...
Ahh. ...for these three
incredible artists that are leaving us tonight?
I think I have one of the strongest live show teams.
I have country. I have pop. I have soul-R&B.
Team Gwen is amazing.
America, get ready.
[ All cheering ]
You know, we've seen each of our coaches
make some tough decisions.
We've seen their teams give some great performances.
But you know what they say --
you save the best for last.
Team Legend is tomorrow night.
**