Shh! Shh! Shh!
I'm going to let you guys in on a secret.
I made it the playoffs. [ Laughs ]
Playoffs night one start right now.
Yes!
Team Legend, Team Dan + Shay
are all going to sing tonight for no saves, no steals.
They've got to convince us they're ready for the lives.
Team Legend gets to work with guest mentor Maluma.
[ Singing in native language ]
**
Woman: Maluma is a global superstar
and is literally one of the most successful Latin artists ever.
Woman #2: He's done such a good job at both
the American audience and the Latin audience,
and that's something I look up to.
Tonight is all about Team Legend and Team Dan + Shay,
Get ready for a night of mind-blowing performances. Let's do this.
Olivia: Team Dan + Shay get to work with guest mentor
[Imitates drumroll] Saweetie!
* That's my best friend, she a real bad... *
* Drive her own car, she don't need no Lyft *
Karen: Saweetie is one of the fastest-growing
superstars out there.
* That's my best friend, she a real bad... *
* Drive her own car *
Karen: And Saweetie's music keeps me going
when I want to give up, and I am not giving up now.
Whoo!
I'm glad I get to watch Team Dan + Shay
and Team Legend fight with their emotions
and figure out the biggest decision of their lives.
I'm gonna just be chilling.
I'm so excited to listen to them.
It's gonna be wild. About to bring it.
I'm gonna lay it to this live show, baby!
Let's get it!
Here we go!
Maluma: I saw the battles.
I mean, you have crazy, crazy voices.
Yeah, we got some great people,
and you're gonna help me decide, you know,
who my final three are going to be because --
I'll help you out, but at the end of the day,
it's your choice, man, you know?
Yes. That is true.
I need to make some really critical decisions.
It's gonna be tough for me, so I brought in some help.
I brought in global superstar Maluma.
You've done this before, right? "The Voice Colombia," Mexico?
Mexico, I won one time.
And then in Colombia, one time. Wow.
You're bringing great winning experience to my team.
I like that. You won already?
I have won once, so I got to win again.
Bro, I'm pretty sure you're gonna win
because I saw some crazy talent
in your team. Ah! I'm glad you're saying that.
Let's do it, man. I'm here to help you out. Alright.
Maluma comes from Colombia,
but he's crossed over to the US and all around the world.
He's a huge star,
and we're so lucky to have him here.
Are you ready? Yeah, let's go.
John: Hey! Maluma: What's up, bro?
Maluma's here! Wow! Look at that outfit!
Oh, my God. Looking good, man.
Look at that, bro. Respect, respect.
Maluma has been in the business for a while.
Okay, bro. I got to get -- oh!
He's reggae tone.
His sound is very specific and very current.
I love your outfit. Bro, same.
Bro, I love your boots, man.
Look at that.
He's got a huge fan base.
So, he knows a lot about creating a lane,
creating music that is specific to a world.
That's what I've been trying to do.
So it was super sick to, like,
chop it up with him a little bit.
Nathan, I'm starting this playoff with five artists,
but I'm going to choose three to go to the lives
and let America decide from then on.
So, all you got to do is earn your way into that top three.
We're gonna try to do it. Yeah.
* Oh, darling *
Nathan is singing "Oh! Darling."
He loves that classic soul, bluesy old school vibe.
I'm gonna wear my shades.
* Well, you know I nearly broke down *
* And cried *
John: I don't think anyone's making music like him right now,
and I believe it's great for him to have an identity
that's distinct from everyone else on the show.
Some of my favorite artists include James Brown,
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder.
They all have really great style.
I would like to think that I also have
a unique style of some sort.
What you think?
**
[ Laughs ] Hey!
I need to wear my shades, man.
So bright right here.
[ Laughs ]
What a star, man.
Hey, I appreciate it. Thank you.
I just want it to sound more urgent.
Too mellow? Yeah, it sounds very proper.
Rock it out a little bit more.
So, I want to hear some crackle in your voice.
Got you.
Sometimes the tempo of the songs,
it doesn't mean that the song is actually slow
because my heart is always beating pretty fast.
You know what I mean?
So, for me, it's just
to put the heart in the right situation,
the right way, also your mind, man.
You know, like, trust yourself, you know?
And this thing about the intent of the song, too,
'cause it's like it's begging her.
"Come on, baby. Come on. Stay with me."
Working with John and Maluma is one of the most positive things
I think I've been lucky enough to experience.
Your voice is strong. Fuerte.
Yeah, fuerte. Muy fuerte.
Maybe you go a little bit further from the mic.
Oh, okay. Yes.
The way they bounce off of each other,
it's kind of cool to watch.
You can take the mic stand
and * When you told me *
Oh. Feel it. Yeah, yeah.
He has the whole complement of everything, the look.
I loved his voice,
and I feel like he's super humble,
and he wants to keep learning from John, from the team.
He could be in the finale.
It's gonna be dope.
Ah! Let's go!
Let's go. My man.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, Nathan!
With "Oh! Darling," here's Nathan Chester.
**
* Oh! Darling *
* Please believe me *
* I'll never do you no harm *
* Believe me when I tell you *
* Oh, I'll never do ya no harm *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!
* Whoa, darling *
* If you leave me *
* I'll never make it alone *
* Make it alone *
* Believe me when I beg you *
* Don't ever leave me alone *
You know what I'm talking about!
Uh-huh! Hey!
* When you told me *
* You didn't need me anymore *
* Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried *
* When you told me *
* You didn't need me anymore *
* Well, you know I nearly broke down and died *
* Oh, darling *
* If you leave me *
* I'll never let you down *
* Believe me when I tell you *
* Oh, I'll never do you no harm *
* You got to know, got to know, got to know, come on *
* Baby, you and I *
* Believe me when I tell you *
* I'll never *
* I'll never do you no harm *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah!
Daly: That is how you do it in the playoffs!
Let's go! Nathan Chester!
[ Laughs ]
Whoo! That was amazing.
I have a lot to say about it, but no one cares.
Reba, let's start with you. [ Laughter ]
Best performance ever.
[ Laughs ] [ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you.
You had me at the very beginning
when you had a hold of that microphone,
you was looking this way,
and then when you did the splits,
I went, "Man, that's something else.
America needs to see this again."
Alright. Chance?
Chance: Amazing performance.
You have, like, a very particular style,
like you're very much yourself.
The choreography, your tone.
If I were you, I would send him to the lives. Yes.
[ Laughs ] [ Cheers and applause ]
Dan + Shay.
As an artist, you really took that song and made it your own.
That's a really important thing
at this point in the competition.
I think this is your best performance yet.
Oh, God. And you're styling, too.
That suit is just, like, on fire.
[ Cheers and applause ]
When you're running around on stage, I know how that is.
I'm out of breath.
If I were to come and give you a hug right now,
I don't think I could hit a high note. [ Laughter ]
You could do the splits, though. I could do the splits, though, yeah.
That is untrue, guys. [ Laughter ]
It was flawless.
Move this man to the lives, John! Let's go, John!
Let's go. Thank you, guys.
Nathan, that was your best performance yet,
and you do it with such conviction
and such enthusiasm and such great execution.
It's not all tricks. It's not all splits.
It's not all the outfit.
You can sing, man.
You made an emphatic statement
about you deserving to be in the live show.
Thank you. Wow, that's what you want to hear from your coach.
Give it up for Nathan Chester.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I'm looking for an artist who is making
memorable moments on this stage.
Where they stand in their gift and their power
and give us something we'll remember.
That's who's going to the lives.
Nathan's already making a statement.
He just put everything out there on the stage.
He was doing splits. He has that lilt to his voice.
It's romantic, it's classic.
Tonight's going to be a tough decision for me.
He nailed it. That was 100%.
All of the choreography was so good.
He just bounced up. I can do a fake split.
[ Laughs ]
Daly: Coming up... You better say that with your chest, girl.
I know that's right.
If Saweetie thinks I'm a diamond, then I'm a diamond.
Daly: ...our mentors help the artists reach new heights.
You can also, like, clap and perform. That's fun.
You don't even have to play.
* Everything's gonna be alright *
* No woman, no cry *
Daly: And both teams step up their style.
* Come on now, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
* ...things we never had *
Dang!
That was crazy, John. That was awesome.
First time today that I got chills.
And when I do get the chills, I also wear my bathrobe.
It's a free country.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Karen. Here we go.
Man! * Them boots are made for walking *
Those are cool. Shay: Reba's online shopping.
No, I'm like, "Where's her dressing room?"
[ Laughter ]
Dan: So, first time as a mentor on "The Voice."
First time. How are you feeling?
I'm looking forward to the talent.
We chose to bring in Saweetie. She is amazing.
Saweetie really cut through on social media --
TikTok, Instagram.
That's a tough world.
We got a lot of good people on our team,
and they're gonna be nervous
'cause we were nervous to get to meet you.
Like, I'm nervous for them -- I would be nervous.
whenever they're out there. I'm sweating.
I'm nervous right now.
This is way more difficult than anything
we had to do coming up.
I have a lot of empathy for the people
who have the courage and the bravery
to come out here and perform.
Let's create the vibe for them. Let's do it.
Shay: Saweetie is such an incredible hip-hop artist.
These contestants, they dream about
exactly what she's doing right now.
She's new, she's fresh, and she's massive.
She's absolutely crushing it.
She embodies everything
that a new artist really strives to be.
We got Karen. I'm very excited about Karen. She kills it.
Like, she's been performing for a long time.
Just, like, a country singer, through and through.
Shay: Absolutely.
I'm excited you're getting the introduction
into country.
Come on over. Let's go. I smell a feature coming.
Let's go. You guys got that on tape, right?
She said -- yeah, you heard it, right?
Hey!
Hello.
Look at you! Wow, hello!
Karen: Oh, my gosh, when I walked in
and I saw Saweetie...
She has been nominated for Grammys.
She is such an incredible musician, artist.
My best friend and I's song is "Best Friend."
Really?
I was like, "Oh, my gosh!"
I was so excited.
I can't wait to tell my friend that I got to meet her.
* I never stay in one place too long *
I'm singing "Heart Like a Truck" by Lainey Wilson.
This song really connects to my personal music career.
When I moved to Nashville, I didn't know anyone.
I had a twin-sized bed, an acoustic guitar,
a dream in my heart, and a voice.
* And I can't help it *
I have taken a garment that I wore to a gig to a shop,
sold that garment,
and literally used the same $20 to turn around
and buy a secondhand garment from that same shop.
I have done whatever it took to get to the next gig.
If I look back at my whole career,
it literally went like this.
I never had that huge spike.
This is that. This is the spike, baby!
I kind of want to create, like, an arc to this performance.
Towards the front half,
I feel like you can be a little bit more internal,
save something to be desired.
As it builds, then you open up a little bit more
and really work that crowd.
Shay: I think it takes a really tough person
to be able to show that vulnerability.
My mom was sending me a text.
She's like, "I don't know how you do all this."
I said, "Because I love it."
I moved to Nashville when I was 21,
and I've been full-time playing music,
touring all across America for 12 years.
You know, there's no deadline to dreams.
And I feel like a lot of people
would've threw in the towel, you know? Karen: Yes.
But you have that ambitious spirit.
And that's really important for the world to see that.
That's so sweet.
It was spicy,
but it was vulnerable at the same time.
Like, as a woman, I felt it.
Don't strive for perfection, strive for personality.
We want to hear a good song.
We also want to, like, know you.
Whoo! Preaching over here.
You're like a motivational speaker.
Shay: Unbelievable!
I love, love, love Karen.
* I got a heart... *
Despite her years of being in the industry,
she still feels fresh
and persevering through any circumstance.
She's the poster child for that.
I'm definitely a fan.
So good. Alright. Thank you guys so much.
To move on to the live rounds,
you really got to bring your A game.
If Karen really digs deep,
puts herself into the story of "Heart Like a Truck,"
I feel like she is such a strong contender
to move forward to the live shows.
She loves singing. Yeah, I could feel it.
I can't wait till she has her moment.
It's gonna be a big moment for her, for sure.
Yeah.
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
With "Heart Like a Truck," here's Karen Waldrup.
Let's go, Karen!
**
* I never stay in one place too long *
* The dirt road's singing me a siren's song *
* I gotta find a field *
* I need to spin my wheels *
* I gotta hankerin' for four wide tires *
* And I can't help it, it's the way I'm wired *
* 'Fore you get too close *
* Boy, you need to know *
* I got a heart like a truck *
* It's been drug through the mud *
* Runs on dreams and gasoline *
* And that ole highway holds the key *
* It's got a lead foot down when it's leavin' *
* Lord knows it's taken a hell of a beatin' *
* A little bit of love is all that it's needin' *
* But it's good as it is tough *
* I got a heart like a truck *
**
* Go on and see if you can knock off the dust, yeah *
* Shine it up, rev it up, and let it run, yeah *
* It gets a high ridin' off into the sun, yeah *
* I got a heart like a truck *
* It's been drug through the mud *
* Runs on dreams and gasoline *
* That ole highway holds the key *
* It's got a lead foot down when it's leavin' *
* Lord knows it's taken a hell of a beatin' *
* A little bit of love is all that it's needin' *
* But it's good as it is tough *
* I got a heaaaaart *
* Like a truck *
* Oh *
* So let it ruuuuuun *
* 'Cause it gets a high ridin' off into the sun *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: That's how you do it.
Team Dan + Shay.
That is Karen Waldrup, ladies and gentlemen.
Man. Karen. Come on!
Oh, this is great music happening on this stage.
Yeah!
This is so awesome.
Celebrate. That was a great performance.
Round after round, you're showing us
what a credible artist you are.
I love the clarity in your voice.
I felt like I was listening to a country star. Uh-huh!
Thank you so much, John. Reba.
Carson, I'm just sitting here
doing a little playback in my mind.
Because at blind auditions, I wanted you on my team.
Then somebody over there --
[ Laughter ]
...blocked me, where I could not have her on my team.
Y'all better watch it.
[ Laughter ]
Well, now I feel bad. Oh, my gosh.
Karen, spectacular.
Thank you.
Chance.
I love how you interact with the crowd
and how confident you are.
And I feel like that's, like, the main point of lives,
captivate an audience even through the lens to their TV.
So, if I was in your position, I would send her to the lives.
Daly: Okay, Dan + Shay.
Karen, I'm so proud of how you've progressed
throughout this competition.
Just hearing that from the Queen of Country music --
I literally almost started crying.
It's crazy you guys blocked the chance --
We don't need to talk about it, John.
This is about Karen right now.
It's wild. It's really wild. It is kind of crazy.
I think about it, you know, country music is a family,
and that's something that we're looking for in the lives.
You brought us up, and then you brought it back here
for the ending, and we were all just in awe.
I'm so happy for you.
I think that was my favorite performance you've done so far.
We know you've got a powerhouse voice.
But I felt like on this song, you connected to the lyric,
more so than any of the previous performances. Agreed.
You're a pro. You left everything on the stage.
Incredible. Thank you so much.
Give it up for Karen Waldrup, everybody!
Moving forward to these live shows,
we are looking for people to show us they have
the ability to make people feel something.
Karen set the bar so high.
If that's a sign of what's to come,
we're in for an insane night. Way to go!
She killed it. Nailed it.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
Shay: Are you chilling over there, Chance?
All my coffee kicked in at the same time.
Right now.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Go, Kamalei!
Is this gonna be crazy? It's gonna be dope.
Maluma: It is weird because I was raised
listening to American music.
So, the American roots
gave me tools to become the artist
that I am right now, too.
So, it's great, you know?
That's what music is, you know.
We're all influenced by each other.
Man: Ready, ready? Ready.
Kamalei, welcome!
How are you? How's it going?
John: We've got Maluma with us!
Maluma: What's up, man? How are you?
Kamalei: Walking into the room and see Maluma,
someone who's been Grammy nominated,
who's been on the top Billboards,
it was just mind-blowing to be in the same space as him.
He earned his way on the team singing my song, "All of Me."
And he killed it.
* Give your all to me *
* I'll give my all to you *
John: I love Kamalei. His voice is beautiful.
His energy, just the whole vibe.
Everybody loves to be around him.
Daly: Whoa! We got a steal!
And I had to steal him.
I'm so happy he's on Team Legend now.
As an artist coming from, you know, a small town -- Yeah.
...how were you able to take all of those cultural things
with you to the mainstream?
I always take my roots and my essence everywhere I go,
because that's what makes me feel unique.
Hawaii make you the guy that you are right now.
Your ability to translate those roots
to the mainstream culture is what makes artists work.
Why did you want to do Bob Marley again?
Bob Marley stands for a lot of the same things
that we stand for in Hawaii.
And some of the things that I bring to the stage with me
when I perform and when I sing a message of peace,
a message of love.
* No woman, no cry *
I feel like I share a lot with Bob Marley.
Our cultures have suffered the same ways.
I can also relate to him in the song.
You know, he speaks about Trenchtown,
the place that he grew up.
It takes me home to my Trenchtown,
to my neighborhood, to all the good times,
all the friends that I have there.
* Good friends we've had... *
Maluma: Kamalei has this texture
where he can do this kind of rhythms and genres.
So, for him, this is a perfect song.
John: Your voice sounds gorgeous.
I'm just thinking about the arrangement.
Right now, it feels like it's a little flat,
but maybe it build the arrangement as it goes.
It doesn't have to become some big production.
I agree with you that maybe if you put the drums,
I was thinking piano, like a little element behind it.
So, people, they actually see that you can also,
like, clap and perform.
It's not only your vocals and the guitar.
It's more a performance and seeing the people around
is important too, you know.
Take your hands off the guitar
for that "everything's gonna be alright."
And when you get everybody doing
* Everything's gonna be alright *
you don't even have to play.
* Everything's gonna be alright *
And just let it build.
* Everything's gonna be alright *
Alright. * Everything's gonna... *
I looked over at Maluma and John,
you know, grooving and dancing with me.
It just gave me a boost of confidence.
They were full-on feeling the song.
Gave me validation that what I'm doing is right,
and what I'm doing is good, and what I'm doing is enough.
I love the song, man. Great song.
Thank you so much. What a pleasure.
Let's go, Kamalei!
[ Cheers and applause ]
With "No Woman, No Cry," here's Kamalei Kawa'a.
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
* No woman, no cry *
* Said I remember when we used to sit *
* In the government yard in Trenchtown *
* Oba-observing the hypocrites *
* As they would mingle with the good people we meet *
* Good friends we've had *
* Good friends we've lost along the way *
* In this great future, you can't forget your past *
* So dry your tears I say *
* No woman, no cry *
* Hey! *
* Said I remember when we used to sit *
* In the government yard in Trenchtown *
* And then Georgie, he would make the fire light *
* A log wood burning through the night *
* And then we would cook corn meal porridge, yeah *
* Of which I'll share with you *
* But my feet is my only carriage *
* So I've got to push on through *
* But while I'm gone, come on *
* Everything's gonna be alright *
* Listen! Everything's gonna be alright *
* Come on! Everything's gonna be alright *
* No woman, no cry *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow!
Daly: Kamalei Kawa'a, ladies and gentlemen!
Yes, yes, yes.
Good job, Kamalei. Great job.
Let's go to your former coach. What's up, Chance?
Dude, that was so amazing.
Great breath control,
great improvisational moments.
If I was John, I would 100% need you on my live team.
I think that was a great performance.
[ Laughs ]
Kamalei, man, your voice is very comforting to me.
Every time you open your mouth to sing,
it's like an audible hug.
[ Laughter ] Man.
When you said, like, everything's gonna be alright?
I was like, it is! It's gonna be alright.
I wasn't scared.
Oh, right on.
Awesome to have you on the show.
Thank you.
You know I'm your biggest fan.
Oh, thank you so much. You're strong.
And you convey that strength in your music and your singing.
Oh, yeah. Lots. Thank you.
[ Laughs ]
You got an "Oh, yeah."
Oh, yeah.
John: Kamalei, you've covered Bob Marley now twice.
And I just feel like you're really honoring his legacy
in such a beautiful way.
You don't attempt to sound like him.
You're not Ja-faking your accent or anything.
[ Laughter ]
It's like you're just coming out here being yourself,
and I'm so happy I get to work with you.
How about another big hand for Kamalei Kawa'a.
John: Kamalei's voice is so warm. It's so inviting.
I feel like Kamalei has a way of putting his own spice
on every version of every song that he does.
And I think America's gonna love Kamalei.
What am I supposed to do?
I can't send all of them to the lives.
They're making it so difficult for me.
Oh, yeah, they're not making it easy.
I wish somebody would suck.
[ Laughter ]
* No woman, no cry *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs
at Universal Studios, Hollywood.
Shay: Oh, John. Hey, man. Well, looky here.
Hey! What's going on?
I see you guys got the memo.
Shay: Yeah. Yeah, got the e-mail.
We thought, like, if John Legend can wear a robe,
we can all wear robes.
Gray. Kind of drab.
Well, that's -- You see me,
you see how calm and cool and comfortable I am.
Hey, Reba. I was thinking --
Now, this is what I'm talking about.
You like it? We needed some color.
Yes! Who do you guys think
has the best robe on though right now?
Between Dan and Chance are two of my favorites.
I really like this gray. Uh, excuse me.
Well, Reba, you always look amazing,
so it's not really fair. John: Yeah. It's the boots.
Is it? Yeah, you know what?
Our colors, they're on the inside.
Let's get out there, guys.
You guys are definitely not stressed.
I'm the image of not stressed.
Alright, let's go.
Dan: So, Anya, today, you'll be singing
one of the best Taylor Swift songs.
The best, in my opinion. Yeah, come on.
"All Too Well (Taylor's Version)."
I'm a fan. Shay: It's amazing.
I love her words so much.
* And I know it's long gone and... *
"I know it's long gone, and the magic's not here no more,
and I might be okay, but I'm not fine at all."
* ...okay, but I'm not fine at all *
She wrote it about relationships,
but to me, it really reminds me of growing up.
You know, I'm, like, one year away from being an adult.
I'm leaving for college, and even being on "The Voice,"
this is, like, the first step to, like, adulthood.
I am growing up, and it sucks,
but also, like, the future is so bright.
* Maybe we got lost in translation *
* Maybe I asked for too much *
Saweetie: I love Anya because the old soul in her
was balanced with, like, her innocence.
And I felt like what she has is a gift from God.
So, it was nice to see someone so young shine so bright.
* All too well *
Whoo! Dan: Awesome.
Shay: That was captivating. It really was.
I would just say, like,
this is a really, really important round.
No pressure or anything, but it's, you know -- No pressure.
It's just about being confident and enunciating those words.
The lyrics are super important in this song.
Mean what you're saying and be intentional about it.
Girl, you got an old soul in there.
Aww, thank you!
And I know, like, you said it's no pressure,
but it is pressure.
The industry is pressure.
Everything is pressure, but pressure makes diamonds.
Yeah. I think you're a diamond.
Thank you. Do you think so?
Yeah. [ Laughs ] You better say that with your chest, girl.
I know, that's right. Yes.
Saweetie thinks I'm a diamond. I'm a diamond.
-That's right. -No, I love that.
But in my opinion,
I don't mind, like, no eye contact in the beginning.
But as it starts to grow, just, like,
making that connection with us,
just showcasing your spirit, your soul, your personality.
People are gonna connect with that.
We could see Anya being a huge artist.
I feel like she has a lot of the intangibles
that Taylor Swift has.
Thank you so much. You're the best, Anya.
I feel like if Anya brings the confidence,
the eye contact, the charisma,
just really connecting to the DNA of the lyrics...
You're gonna crush it.
...she's gonna be a strong contender.
We're rooting for Anya. We love her so much.
Here's Anya True.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I walked through the door with you *
* The air was cold *
* But something about it felt like home somehow *
* And I left my scarf there at your sister's house *
* And you've still got it in your drawer even now *
* And I know it's long gone *
* And that magic's not here no more *
* And I might be okay, but I'm not fighting it all *
* Oh *
* There we are again on that little town street *
* You almost ran the red 'cause you were lookin' over at me *
* Wind in my hair, I was there *
* I remember it all too well *
* And I know it's long gone *
* And there was nothing else I could do *
* And I forget about you long enough *
* To forget why I needed to *
* Maybe we got lost in translation *
* Maybe I asked for too much *
* But maybe this thing was a masterpiece *
* Till you tore it all up *
* Running scared, I was there *
* I remember it all too well *
* And you call me up again *
* Just to break me like a promise *
* So casually cruel in the name of being honest *
* I'm a crumpled up piece of paper lying here *
* I remember it all, all, all *
* Wind in my hair, you were there *
* You remember it all *
* Down the stairs, you were there *
* You remember it all *
* It was rare, I was there *
* I remember it all too well *
* No *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: That is Anya True, ladies and gentlemen.
Chance, let's start with you. What'd you think?
I didn't really see you in a pop space until now.
I've always felt like you had, like, a very cool,
like, folk-leaning country sound,
but it was a very cool performance.
It was good to see. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ] John?
This felt like the right song for you.
It's pop, but it's still, you know,
got some of Taylor's country heritage in it.
There's a big space for that kind of music,
and I was really compelled by the performance.
Thank you so much. Reba?
You are so sweet.
I loved it when you quit playing your guitar
and you put your hands up to your heart.
I knew that you were really into it.
If you backed up off the mic just a little bit,
I think I would have been able to understand
the words a little better.
I love the song, and I love you singing it.
It was great. Thank you so much.
I'll work on it.
Your coaches, Dan + Shay. Guys?
That was my favorite performance of yours so far.
It's easy to really go over the top, emulating Taylor Swift.
I didn't feel that at all from you. I heard Anya.
You absolutely stepped up and crushed it.
Thank you, Dan.
You have this kind of Julia Michaels way
that you sing.
I don't know if you are a fan of hers, like we are.
Yeah, a huge fan. Thank you.
There's this sharpness to her voice.
You approach the way that you sing very similarly.
"Similarly." Is that how you say that word?
Yeah, that's the adverb version. It's the adverb?
Well, we don't need to get into all that.
I don't know what you're talking about, John.
It's hard sitting next to John because he's so smart,
and I'm just -- I know words,
but I don't know what they mean.
I know how to use them.
But no, Anya, we're such fans.
I feel like we're your older brothers
over here, just beaming with pride.
As Reba would say, you're cute as a button,
and we're just grateful to have you here on the show. Thank you, guys.
How about another big hand for Anya True, everybody?
I just love Anya so much.
She is so sweet
and so talented beyond her years.
-Great job. -Come on!
Great job, Anya.
I'll be honest, Dan.
I'm sweating in places
that I didn't know I could sweat.
We have to send two people home,
and we love every single person on our team.
This is just hard, man. What are we going to do?
I don't know. I don't know.
Similarly-ly-ly.
It doesn't help that John was an English major.
Were you an English major? I was.
No wonder, dude.
I didn't go to college, so, guys, I'm trying my best.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
John: So, Bryan is coming next.
He's the guy I saved with my playoff pass. Okay.
* Could have had it all *
He's special. I feel like he could be in the finale.
Sing, Bryan!
You're like, how is he not already a star?
Daly: We got two steals!
There it is!
The Playoff Pass!
He's such a great vocalist,
but also a really good performer.
His voice sounds like the radio.
You're just singing at such a high level,
but you're also performing at such a high level.
I'm like, how's this guy not already
out there making records? A single, yeah.
Playing arenas all the time.
Bryan: I know I keep saying I'm the oldest contestant.
Somehow, I'm still doing music,
but it was always alongside some other job
to help make that happen.
I've worked at an airline,
out in the tarmac, pushing the plane,
throwing the bags in.
I was a window washer.
I'm still a good professional window washer.
You know, if "The Voice" thing doesn't work out,
you need me, find my number.
You name it, I've probably done it.
All these things I hoped to just put together
to make music happen,
and when you're about ready to throw in the towel,
some cool opportunity would come up,
right in the nick of time.
And "The Voice," for sure,
is the biggest platform that I've had.
* I bless the rains down in Africa *
John: Bryan is back in the arena.
And I'm so excited.
He's gonna sing "Africa" by Toto.
* Gonna take some time to do... *
John: I just love hearing Bryan's voice
on some classic rock 'n' roll.
The chorus is just so big and uplifting.
I think this is gonna really sound great for him.
* I bless the rains... *
I want for John to know that he made the right decision
in giving me the Playoff Pass.
* I bless the... *
My bad on that last chorus.
Go crazy with it.
Let the background singers sing the main thing,
and then just structurally make sure the melodies feel
connected to each other,
and not you trying this and you trying that.
* I bless the rains down in Africa *
This is going to be pretty tough for John
because he needs to pick only three from five.
Bryan, he's been in the game for a while.
You can tell.
His vocal range is from another world.
So, he has to take advantage of it
and do a great performance.
Bryan: Should I have the guitar ready for the choruses?
I really love playing the guitar with my friends and everything,
but on tour, I don't vibe with it
because I have another vision.
I want to focus in other things.
So, it's fine if you play the instrument,
if you feel like it's something
that is gonna be a plus in your show.
Everything you're doing is intentional and cool.
So, I trust you.
Yeah, I don't need to waste your time,
even though I'd love to hang.
What are you guys doing later?
You want to hang? [ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah, Bryan! Rock Star Ken.
We got Rock Star Ken up here.
Let's go, Bryan!
With "Africa," here's Bryan Olesen.
* It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you *
* There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do *
* I bless the rains down in Africa *
* Gonna take some time to do the things we never had *
* Oh *
**
* I hear the drums echoing tonight *
* But she hears only whispers of some silent conversation *
* She's coming in, 12:30 flight *
* The moonlit wings reflect the stars *
* That guide me towards salvation *
* I seek to cure what's deep inside *
* Frightened of this thing that I've become *
* It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you *
* There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do *
* I bless the rains down in Africa *
* Gonna take some time to do the things we never had *
**
* Hurry, boy, she's waiting there for you, oh *
* Sing it *
* Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you *
* There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do *
* I bless, I bless, I bless the rain *
* I bless the rains *
* I bless the rains down in Africa *
* Ahhhh, take the time *
* Take some time to do the things we never had *
**
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Daly: Bryan Olesen!
Yes, Bryan!
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!
Dude, you just seem like you're already a superstar.
You seem like a guest performer on the show.
It's compelling. I can't take my eyes off you.
It's not just the pink suit, but it's that voice.
Thank you.
Alright, Reba, what'd you think?
We missed you. I missed you, too.
You're the perfect package,
and I loved you getting the guitar.
Way to go. You need to be on the lives.
Definitely. Thank you.
Alright. And you are 100% a rock star.
To see somebody that can, like, control the crowd,
create a moment.
If I was John, I would definitely
try and move you to lives.
I know I've said that every time so far.
Your team is doing good. You got a great team.
Bryan, you just show up here every time
and make it feel like we're at Bryan's concert.
You're such a pro.
I feel your intention in everything you do as well.
I love the way you took the guitar
in the middle of the performance.
It just made you look more like
you were the boss up on stage.
I'm glad I used my Playoff Pass on you.
You deserved it. Thank you, John. That means a lot.
Give it up for the man in pink,
Bryan Olesen, everybody.
Bryan justified getting that playoff pass.
He delivers every single time.
Yeah.
I'm so proud of Team Legend.
These performances have been next level.
Nathan's my throwback soul artist.
Kamalei is our aloha spirit.
Bryan's my rock star.
All the coaches think all of them should go to the lives.
This decision is so difficult.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
John: Y'all having a good time?
[ Cheers and applause ]
My cardigan is very controversial.
What do you think? [ Laughter ]
And then he goes, "Ah!"
That was tepid. He was like, "Ah."
Nah. It was alright.
Shay: It's exciting to be able to pass along some
of the stupid things that we've done in our career
to keep them from making the same mistakes that we did.
I feel like it's an honor for me to be here,
because giving back is the purpose
we have in the first place, you know?
I agree.
We all have different journeys,
but one thing that we all,
like, commonly share is our love for music.
I'm just happy to be sharing the stage with you guys.
Yeah, likewise.
I'm just so grateful and stoked to even be in the playoffs.
You are so good.
Olivia: During the battles, losing on Team John,
but then getting stolen by Dan + Shay,
it really worked out in a really cool, beautiful way.
Shay: How much more fun is Team Dan + Shay than Team Legend?
[ Exhales sharply ] Come on.
Ooh! I mean...
Let's go. That's all we need.
You can talk trash here. That's all we need in here.
Stop, you guys are gonna get me in trouble.
Shay: Freaking love Olivia.
Poor John, yeah, he's probably crying right now.
Yeah!
John: In the knockouts, Olivia made me regret
ever letting her go. Whoo!
And I'm a little bit jealous
that Dan + Shay get to coach her now.
* I'll stand by you, oh *
Olivia: I'm singing "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders.
It's really intimate, but also really powerful.
* For you, I'll stand by you *
There's such amazing control, just like,
going from the big stuff, the high stuff
to those real intimate moments.
It means a lot. Thank you.
I like your eyes. I can get lost in them.
Like, stare at us, the girl. Point at us.
Like, let us know you gon' stand by us.
Absolutely. It's just an easy little,
* I'll stand by you *
[ Laughter ]
Absolutely. I ain't about to play myself.
Do you have any advice for young women in the biz?
My biggest advice is not taking no for an answer.
So always fight for the yes,
know your boundaries, never settle with your standards,
because if you respect you, the world will respect you, you know?
Absolutely. I got that right from Saweetie.
No one can take that away from me now.
Uh-huh, that's right, girl.
Shay: Hey! Dropping facts over here.
Dropping straight facts.
Olivia: Saweetie, she's such a boss.
It's a lot of the stuff that I feel like I needed to hear.
When I really need to evoke a certain emotion,
it's a good trick. The more that you feel it,
the more that we feel it. Olivia: Yeah.
Go all the way.
Totally.
It is so important to make Dan + Shay proud.
I just want to keep bumping it up,
making them more excited to keep having me on their team
and hopefully get them a win.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Now it's time for the pop-rocker
from Delaware who's taking on a rock classic.
Singing "I'll Stand By You," here's Olivia Rubini.
Yeah, Olivia!
**
* Oh, why you look so sad? *
* Tears are in your eyes *
* Come on and come to me now *
* Don't be ashamed to cry *
* Let me see you through *
* 'Cause I've seen the dark side too *
* When the night falls on you *
* You don't know what to do *
* Nothing you confess *
* Could make me love you less *
* I'll stand by you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I'll stand by you *
* Won't let nobody hurt you *
* I'll stand by you *
**
* So if you're mad, get mad *
* Don't hold it all inside *
* Come on and come to me now *
* Hey, what you got to hide? *
* I get angry too *
* Well, I'm a lot like you *
* And when *
* When the night falls on you, baby *
* You're feeling all alone *
* You won't be on your own *
* I'll stand by you *
* Won't let nobody hurt you *
* I'll stand by you *
* Take me into your darkest hour *
* And I'll never desert you *
* I'll stand by you *
* Won't let nobody hurt you *
* I'll stand by you *
* Won't let nobody hurt you *
* I'll stand by you *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Daly: There's Olivia Rubini, everybody.
Give it up for her!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Chance, talk to us.
You have a very, like -- like,
Stevie Nicks, rockstar, '70s vibe to you.
And I think you do have a great voice,
and that's why you've come so far.
Thank you.
But I wish there was a little bit more dynamics
and just, like, a little bit more of your range.
And I think Dan + Shay have a lot to think about.
Thank you.
And let's go to your former coach, John.
Olivia, you're always such a wonderful singer.
Thank you.
And I feel like you were doing little things with your voice
and with your body to try to kind of find, like,
some rock 'n roll in this song.
I just feel like maybe this song wasn't
the best song for this moment.
Thank you. Alright, Olivia, let's hear your coaches,
Team Dan + Shay.
Olivia, first of all, we've loved you, you know,
since the beginning of this competition,
when we got to steal you.
As far as, like,
the high stuff that you like to do, like, I dig it.
He's gonna be trying to do that.
I'll be trying to do that immediately after this.
I'll be trying to do it.
I feel like you have so much originality.
There's no one else in this competition that sings like you.
You're awesome. Thank you so much.
Good job, Olivia. Thank you so much.
Another big hand for Olivia Rubini!
Ladies and gentlemen.
Shay: Olivia was a steal from Team Legend in the battle,
so it's really cool to see her growth, you know.
Whenever she's finally able to have a good coach,
you know. Aw!
I was kidding. It was amazing.
Yes, Olivia.
Shay: She's just such a great singer,
and I feel like she has so much potential,
but I'm feeling incredible about Team Dan + Shay.
Dan: I would say Karen is more of our country leading singer.
Anya, I really love her voice.
It has so much uniqueness.
Olivia's got this, like, retro throwback sound to her.
They're making this decision, like, literally impossible.
She's like, I got to win this competition!
Pretty voice, though. Yeah. I really like her.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
Let's get it. Leyenda.
[ Laughs ] Wow, yeah. Juan Legenda.
Yeah. You'll be Juan Legenda.
Juan Leyenda, yeah. My name is Juan, too.
Ah, nice. So Juan Legenda y Don Juan.
Let's get it.
Alright, it's happening. Juan Legenda.
[ Laughter ]
Man: Ready ready? Yes.
I'm ready.
**
Mafe, look who's here! Hola,Mafe.
Maluma!
How are you? Hola, I'm good.
Seeing Maluma was insane.
Latino, Latino power right here.
Mafe: He comes from Colombia, and I'm from Venezuela,
and Colombia and Venezuela are brothers and sisters.
Like, we are the same people.
How are you? How do you feel?
I feel great, honestly.
And it was so easy to talk to him.
It felt right.
VamosVenezuela. Venezuela, let's go.
Venezuela en la casa.
Your accent is good, bro. I took Spanish class, you know.
I heard the song that you do with -- With Sebastián.
And I've done one with Juanes.
Yeah. A couple of your fellow Colombians.
Yeah. That means me and you next.
Yes, please. Me and you next.
Let's get it.
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you *
I'm gonna be singing "Someone Like You" by Adele.
It is a very challenging song because it's fast
and is a lot of words that are hard for me to say.
But I'm going to show the coaches
absolutely everything I've got.
What do you if you think if we want a half step up?
Yeah.
'Cause there's a lot of time in that lower part of the song,
'cause your voice is really quiet down there.
Everybody thinks that it is more difficult
to sing up there, right?
It's always more difficult to sing lower.
When I do "Ordinary People,"
like, the end of the song is one of the lowest notes --
I have to, like, really take a breath.
That's going to be the key -- somehow finding a way
to gather yourself and then support those quiet,
low notes at the very end.
* Would I *
John: I picked this song for Mafe
because this is a classic ballad.
You've got to be able to handle the classics.
* Someone like you * Sing it, Mafe!
I really believed she could do it justice.
Whoo!
Whoo! That's why he's Juan Legenda.
[ Laughter ] Legend, you know what I mean?
He knew about the key.
It is stunning. Like, I was about to cry.
It was like, 'cause you had me under your spell.
Don't break that spell.
I'm here just to say that I'm proud of you
as a Latino because for us coming to the states
becoming a big star is not easy.
So I just want to give a big applause to all the Latinos
that are watching me right now, guys.
Congratulations. We're here working hard.
Doing it. Yeah.
Maluma, stop!
John: Mafe!
With "Someone Like You," here's Mafe.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I heard that you're settled down *
* That you found a girl and you're married now *
* I heard that your dreams came true *
* Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you *
* I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited *
* But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it *
* I had hoped you'd see my face *
* And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over *
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you *
* I wish nothing but the best for you, too *
* "Don't forget me," I beg *
* I remember you said *
* "Sometimes it lasts in love" *
* "But sometimes it hurts instead" *
* "Sometimes it lasts in love" *
* "But sometimes it hurts instead" *
* Nothing compares, no worries or cares *
* Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made *
* Who would have known how bittersweet this would...
* ...taste? *
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you *
* I wish nothing but the best for you, too *
* "Don't forget me," I beg *
* I remember you said *
* "Sometimes it lasts in love" *
* "But sometimes it hurts instead" *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Man, beautiful.
Daly: There's Mafe, ladies and gentlemen.
Beautiful.
Reba, what did you think?
I just absolutely loved it.
And I also loved that you stayed stationary
and just let your voice do the convincing.
Yeah. You really sold it to me.
So, boy, I think you need to-- Ep! Up!
Go to the lives. Nah!
Chance? She should go to the lives.
[ John shouting, laughter ]
I think your fellow coaches are making it harder for you.
Oh, man.
This is a song that everybody's heard a million times.
So we notice when you do something really cool
and make a great choice.
That was fantastic, Mafe.
I agree with what everyone's saying.
My only thing that was distracting to me was,
in a song like this that is so iconic,
all of the liberties that you took, it moved too much,
and that's just personal preference.
You're entitled to be wrong. It's fine.
[ Laughter ]
You're entitled to wearing sleeping clothes.
It's a free country.
But you're such an amazing singer.
You should definitely go to the lives.
Thank you so much. Wow.
You could have just said that.
What am I supposed to do?
Everybody keeps coming up here being their very best selves.
And I disagree with Shay. I thought the moments
when you took a few melodic liberties were tasteful.
They didn't take me out of the feeling of the song.
I love working with you, Mafe. You're fantastic.
Give it up one more time for Mafe, everybody.
To have this quality of a team is astronomical.
I don't know what John's gonna do. Very good.
Chance: Mafe did amazing.
I just love how she always changes the song up
and makes it her own.
Seeing Team Legend and Team Dan + Shay
makes me a little nervous
'cause I know I got to make these kind of
decisions next week.
So good. Love her singing.
Lot of back to back show stoppers.
Yeah. Who do you send home from that group?
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
We got Tae coming up next.
Yes. This is Tae's first round on Team Dan + Shay.
Oh, wow. We got him from Team Reba.
He's a country singer through and through.
Just a great entertainer, great spirit, very charismatic.
I'm gonna go with Dan + Shay.
[ Dan and Shay cheering ]
Reba is really gonna regret letting Tae go.
Man, congratulations. I wouldn't let y'all down.
We had to get him on Team Dan + Shay
'cause he has so much talent.
Let's bring him in. Yeah, let's bring him in.
Jinx. [ Laughs ]
All: Hey!
Tae, yes!
That's my guy. Yo, it's Saweetie.
Yes, sir.
[ Tae and Saweetie cheering ]
It's crazy now that I am in front of people
I grew up listening to -- Dan + Shay, as well as Saweetie.
It's a dream come true.
I've been listening to y'all for so long.
I've, like, put y'all on my vision board.
You're gonna make us cry, dude. No, I'm serious.
Like, and so this is like a huge pivotal thing that,
like, I'm on y'all team now.
I'm just so happy. I'm so excited that I'm on they team.
I really am. What are you singing today?
I am singing "Running Out of Moonlight"
by none other than Randy Houser.
I actually sing this song when I go and perform.
This is, like, my opener. I'd love to see it.
* Come on, baby, don't ya keep me waitin' *
* I gotta go, I got a reservation *
* Tailgate for two underneath the stars *
Tae: I learned this song from my brother.
We were arguing because I had moved away from home.
It was hard for him to understand why I left.
He showed me the song because the song talks about,
you don't have a lot of time to waste,
just spend as much time as you can with each other.
And so it was that moment
I just fell in love with that song.
* Come on, come on, come on, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
Tae was such a burst of joy.
I wasn't expecting his voice to be that big.
His presence is really strong.
If he was at a bar, I would be captivated.
* Oh *
[ All cheering ] We run out of moonlight.
* Running out of moonlight *
I like it. Thank you for introducing me
further into the country genre.
Absolutely.
It's such a perfect performance to me.
I want to challenge you.
I want you to try different moods.
Whatever personality you want to tap into...
Okay.
...just challenge yourself and be like, I want to go here.
I want to pull back. I want to be light.
I want to be dark.
I want to be louder, a little quieter.
If we're trying to do some different stuff,
I feel like you could take that mic off the stand
and move it, like, work it around the stage a little bit,
too, if you weren't tethered to that guitar.
I'm-a try it without the guitar and see what y'all think.
Okay.
There's already a Randy Houser.
When you start trying to chase what somebody else is doing,
you've already lost, 'cause you have to be 100%,
and you have to find out exactly what that is.
* Oh, baby, don't it feel so right *
* Come on, now, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
If Tae makes this performance his own,
really shows us who Tae is as an artist...
* We're running out of moonlight *
I feel like he's a really strong contender
to move forward to the live shows.
Whoo! Yeah! I like that.
I like that, 'cause you know what?
You went from great performer to great storyteller.
We grateful to have you on team, Dan + Shay, dude.
Let's go. Let's get it popping.
With "Running Out of Moonlight," here's Tae Lewis.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Yeah!
Here we go.
* Don't you worry 'bout getting fixed up *
* When you wake up, you're pretty enough *
* Look out your window, that’s a cloud of dust *
* That's my headlights, that's my truck *
* Come on, baby, don't ya keep me waitin' *
* I gotta go, I got a reservation *
* Tailgate for two underneath the stars *
* Kiss on your lips when you're in my arms *
Background singers: * Whoa, oh, oh *
* Come on, girl, every now and then *
* You get a night like this *
* Whoa, oh, oh *
* Come on, this is one that we don't want to miss, no *
* Come on, baby, let me take you on a night ride *
* Windows down, sittin' on my side *
* Tick tock, now we're knockin' on midnight *
* Me and you, girl, runnin' outta moonlight *
* I wanna hold you till the break of dawn *
* And hear the crickets sing a riverside love song *
* Hey baby all we got is all night *
* Come on now, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
* Yeah *
* Ooh, girl, I bet you thought I lost my mind *
* Out of the blue pullin' into your drive *
* Into your drive *
* Wonderin' why I got ya way out here *
* Have you ever seen a sky this clear? *
* Whoa, oh, oh *
* Girl, you never looked better than you do right now *
* Whoa, oh, oh *
* Aw, heaven let your light shine down, yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Come on, baby, let me take you on a night ride *
* Windows down, sittin' on my side *
* Tick tock, now we're knockin' on midnight *
* Me and you, girl, runnin' outta moonlight *
* Oh * * I wanna hold you till the break of dawn *
* Night, night * * Hear the crickets sing a riverside love song *
* Yeah * * Hey, baby, all we got is all night *
* Come on now, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
* Oh, baby, don't it feel so right *
* Come on now, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
* Oh, baby, wanna hold ya tight *
* Come on, come on, come on, we're runnin' outta moonlight *
* Whoa, oh, oh *
* Hey, yeah, we're runnin outta moonlight, say *
* Whoa, oh, oh *
* Oh, oh, oh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, sir! Let's go!
**
Whoa. Yeah.
You feel the playoff fever pitch, John.
John: He's just trying to tell Dan + Shay
y'all know what y'all need to do.
[ Laughter ]
Everybody just kind of leans forward
when you walk in the room
because they want to know what you're gonna do next.
Lives, absolutely. That's my vote.
Noted. Aw, man!
Chance: This was like your most soulful performance.
You were doing, like, the nay-nay kind of, like,
halfway, like, around the stage the whole time.
That's the dance -- that's the dance I was talking about.
Come on. I would put him on my live team.
Shay: How about that?
You're an amazing tenor vocalist.
You really showcased your range in this.
I had this just fire in my belly.
It might have been the tacos I had for lunch,
but I'm not sure.
You are so fantastic, man,
and I am so proud that you're on Team Dan + Shay.
Dan: You said, "I won't let you guys down.
I'll make you proud."
And you did not let us down today.
You made us damn proud up here on the stage.
Let's go! Come on, another round for Tae Lewis.
Come on! Come down.
Reba: Tae has a very special place in my heart.
Way to go.
I just absolutely love his energy, his attitude, his try.
He's got more try than about anybody I know.
Tae proved that he deserved our steal in the knockouts.
He immediately became one of the best on Team Dan + Shay.
Sometimes, you got to convince people on stage.
That's what he did. I like him.
I think you got to put him through, bro.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
What do you think the chances are both you
and I getting in that robe?
Hey, we can fit. We can fit.
[ Laughter ]
We have the great global superstar Maluma here
to be our advisor for Team Legend.
I'm Team Legend right now. You already know, right?
Yeah. For life.
So we're gonna do some "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls.
It's not exactly country.
Are you gonna country-fy it a little bit?
I do want to turn it into a ballad.
Yeah. I'm a piano player.
I love the stripped-down, dreamy vibe.
Yeah. I think that's your zone.
Sounds like stuff that I write.
Do you write a lot? I do.
I think my main thing I want to do is be a songwriter.
You ever released your own songs?
I have, like, videos on social media.
That's the way I started, man. Yeah.
* I'd give up forever to touch you *
* 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow *
Zoe -- She's so young, and she reminds me when I started.
* And all I can taste is this moment *
Yeah. I like that.
Her voice reminds me, like, a cloud,
like, the sky is so sweet, so beautiful.
She's great.
* And I don't want the world to see me *
Zoe: Before being on the show,
I was just a girl in Louisiana, writing songs in her room.
I've been a part of this band with my fiance,
his brother, and all of our musician friends.
Performing with people you love is such a rare experience.
* I just want you to know who I am *
Now I'm working with John Legend and artists
like Maluma, performing for all of America?
All of my dreams are coming true.
It's just super cool to have this platform.
Take advantage of your lower voice.
You know what I mean?
Because it's so beautiful, because we're always paying
attention to the higher notes, right?
But once you hit the lower notes, for me,
that's one of my favorite parts of this whole performance,
too, so pay attention to it.
Yeah.
John: I like how conversational you make it.
We were both looking at each other when we were doing that.
We're like, yeah. That's it.
It gives you room to grow into, like, the big belt-y stuff.
You're so close. I feel like it's at 90% now.
Just make sure you are breathing to support all those big notes
because occasionally, you're like, pushing a little bit.
Breathing to support all of that will make it 100%.
Maluma, you started so young.
I just wanted to ask what was it like for you,
and if you have any advice for, like, young artists.
Talent without discipline is nothing.
So, for me, discipline is first.
Keep writing your own songs
because that's something that not every artist could do it.
You're gonna make it. You're full of talent.
Congratulations.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I'm so excited for you, Zoe.
Zoe, I just feel like she's growing
and getting more confident with each round,
and I'm excited to see what she'll do next.
It was so nice to meet you. Bye, Zoe.
Will Zoe step up once again and sing her way into the lives?
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Now, it's a '90s rock hit
by Team Legend's Louisiana pop singer Zoe Levert.
**
* I'd give up forever to touch you *
* 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow *
* You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be *
* And I don't wanna go home right now *
* And all I can taste is this moment *
* And all I can breathe is your life *
* And sooner or later, it's over *
* I just don't wanna miss you tonight *
* And I don't want the world to see me *
* 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand *
* When everything's made to be broken *
* I just want you to know who I am *
Yeah! I do like Zoe, man.
* And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming *
* Or the moment of truth in your lies *
* When everything feels like the movies *
* Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive *
* And I don't want the world to see me *
* 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand *
* When everything's made to be broken *
* I just want you to know who I am *
* Oh, and I don't want the world to see me *
* 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand *
* When everything's made to be broken *
* I just want you to know who I am *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Zoe Levert! Put the coaches on their feet,
always a good sign.
That was so good!
That was crazy. Oh, my God.
Wow. Daly: Chance, let's start with you.
That was my favorite performance, man.
Oh, my God.
Thank you.
I'm not super familiar with this song,
but I feel like you should cover it,
and you should probably put it out.
It was that good. I like it a lot.
When it comes to the lives,
like, I've said for every single person that's gone on.
[ Laughter ]
No, you don't know what I'm gonna say.
You should send her to the lives.
[ Laughter ]
When she performs, it's such a, like, captivating thing.
You want somebody that can spearhead your team,
and I feel like that might be Zoe.
Thank you so much. Daly: Dan + Shay?
Zoe, that was unbelievable.
I've loved honestly, every performance that you've done.
You were feeling every bit of this moment.
And that matters so much in the playoffs.
The stakes are so high.
There's so much talent, and everybody watching
at home knows who you are.
Bravo. Amazing.
Thank you. Daly: Reba?
Boy, you brought it, and I was like,
"Oh, my gosh, this gal is somebody to reckon with."
Your voice, your stage presence, your look.
I could listen to you all night long.
You've just got that kind of voice I never get tired of.
Absolutely beautiful.
John, your artists tonight have been incredible.
This is your last artist. Hey, hey, hey.
I'm sorry. Hey, hey, hey.
John, you ought to take her to the lives.
[ Laughter ]
Queen Reba, thank you.
Like the little pronunciations and tonal things you were doing,
they just made it sound like this is prime time.
I want to hear a record with this voice on it.
You look like. "I am ready for this moment,
and I want you to know who I am."
Congratulations, Zoe.
Another big hand for Zoe Levert!
John: I just feel like Zoe is becoming a star before our eyes.
I'm so impressed. Wow!
[ Judges cheering ]
She crushed it.
But we can only take three into the lives.
It's gonna be some tough decisions,
and then it's on America.
Sounds like superstar country.
Yeah, yeah. Better and better every time.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the playoffs.
I feel like you gave our team, like,
life lessons that they can take with them on this competition,
but, like, beyond this competition.
Just really, really good advice.
Well, I think the beautiful thing about this show
is artists helping artists we see ourselves in them.
Totally. So it's like, that's where it comes from.
I'm like, what would I want someone to tell me?
Yeah.
Dan: So we've got Madison coming up next.
She has been one of our favorites
since the very beginning -- a person who just, like,
radiates light and positivity.
[ Singing in Spanish ]
I can see Madison being successful
in the music industry.
Her voice is consistent. It's dynamic.
It's engaging. It's endearing.
Daly: We got a steal!
Oh, we've got something better!
She deserves our Playoff Pass in a big way,
and I think she's gonna make us proud.
I feel like you guys somehow picked, like, the perfect song,
'cause this song reminds me of my dad so much.
* Till the landslide brought me down *
Madison: I'm singing "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac.
I think about my dad when I sing it.
I'm just so proud of him, like he's proud of me.
My dad's just sacrificed a lot.
He drives trucks every day just to provide
the most beautiful life for us,
and he always just reminds us that we're of love.
* And I'm getting older, too *
As we get older, so do our parents.
And he is getting older, and I just hope I can one day
be able to provide for him the way
that he provided for me.
Standing ovation. That's so --
I'm, like, shaking.
I have chills, dude. That was so good.
Thank you, guys. Thank you.
I could tell you were thinking about your dad.
I was -- oh, man. That was incredible.
That literally stopped me in my tracks and just blew me away.
I hope he loves it as much as I love singing it.
I think that's my favorite thing I've ever heard.
I'm about to tear up right now.
If I know that Dan + Shay saw my heart,
I can't imagine what America would think about it,
so I'm excited.
If I were just to give you this one little note --
I began to know you more towards the end of the song.
Mm-hm.
And I would just want to see more
of that Puerto Rican personality.
Right.
'Cause the voice is also symbolic of just
where you come from, your heritage.
Madison is very special. She felt like a little sister.
I think the fact that she's that young
and by having the presence that she has already,
that she's destined for great things.
Dan: There's a reason that you are our Playoff Pass,
and I want you to go into this performance knowing that,
keeping that in the back of your mind,
being confident and just being yourself.
With "Landslide," here's Madison Curbelo.
**
* I took my love, I took it down *
* I climbed a mountain and I turned around *
* And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills *
* Till the landslide brought me down *
* Oh, mirror in the sky *
* What is love? *
* Can the child within my heart rise above? *
* Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides? *
* Can I handle the seasons of my life? *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Well, I've been afraid of changin' *
* 'Cause I've built my life around you *
* But time makes you bolder *
* Even children get older *
* And I'm getting older too *
* Oh, I'm getting older, too *
* Take my love, take it down *
* Oh-oh, if I climbed a mountain and I turned around *
* And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills *
* Till the landslide brought me down *
* And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Well, the landslide will bring it down *
* Oh-ohh, the landslide will bring it down *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Daly: Madison Curbelo wraps it up for Team Dan + Shay
in the playoffs.
I got chills. You gave me goose bumps.
I love your voice.
Thank you so much.
I wanted to cry a little bit.
Yeah. Just a little bit.
No, I'm actually going to ask the producers
if I could get a copy of that performance
'cause I want to listen to it again.
It was really, really special. Thank you so much.
And Carson, if it was up to me.
Yeah, Chance?
I would be sending her to the lives.
John: Hey, alright now.
-High praise from Chance. -High praise, yeah.
That's rare -- he never says that, so that's --
Well, Madison, what you did up there was so beautiful
because it felt so easy coming from you.
You're amazing. You should go to the lives.
It's obvious.
Wow. Thank you so much.
Dan + Shay, what are you going to do?
Dan: Unreal.
I'm so glad we gave you the Playoff Pass
because you truly showed up and show that you deserved it.
There's just something about your voice
that carries more than just notes.
It doesn't just go to my ears. It goes straight to my soul.
That was the first time today that I got chills.
I never get the chills.
Maybe when I'm listening to John Legend sing sometimes.
Me? Moi? And yeah, I know.
It's rare that I say something nice about him.
Oh, man.
And when I do get the chills, I also wear my bathrobe.
Yeah.
Completely appropriate. Convenient.
Maybe you're sick. I can talk about you all night.
I'm so proud that you're part of our team,
and that's all I have to say.
Thank you. Awesome.
Thank you so much.
An impossible decision is coming up from these teams over here.
Another big hand for Madison Curbelo!
Ladies and gentlemen.
Dan: I was absolutely blown away by Madison's
performance of "Landslide."
So good, Madison. Amazing, Madison.
Shay: Moving forward to these live shows,
we have to think about who has been consistent
throughout the performances and that we know can deliver.
Someone help us. Help!
They have to make this decision hard. Help us make this decision please.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Alright, everybody. We've just seen 5 incredible performances
from Team Dan + Shay.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Unfortunately, only three can represent Dan + Shay
in the live shows, in the top 12.
How are you feeling in this moment?
I'm sure it's tough.
Dan: My heart is beating out of my chest.
I'm getting emotional now.
Y'all have made us so happy and so proud.
Thank you, guys,
for trusting us to be your coaches.
Nice work. Now, the hard work.
Dan + Shay, who is the first artist moving on?
The very, very first artist that is moving on to the lives
is Madison.
Madison, congratulations!
You are in the top 12.
How in the world would you not let Madison through
to the live shows?
Congratulations.
Shay: There's just something about her voice.
You feel it in your soul and your heart.
And that's an important thing moving into these live shows.
Thank you. Dan: We'll see you soon.
So well deserved.
Alright, Dan + Shay, who is the next artist moving on?
**
This is so tough. I know.
The second artist advancing to the lives
is Karen.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Karen also moving on to the live shows.
Dan: We moved Karen forward
'cause she delivered an absolutely
incredible performance.
She is so consistent. She is someone we can depend on.
That's what you need, moving forward to the live shows.
Dan + Shay, who is your last artist moving on?
I was okay till now.
This is a very, very difficult decision right now.
The third artist moving on to the lives...
**
Tae.
Tae Lewis. Congratulations.
You're in the top 12 of Team Dan + Shay. Yeah, Tae!
I know when those live shows come around,
the lights come on, the cameras are on Tae, he's gonna deliver.
He is so exciting.
He is so energetic,
and he wants this almost more than anybody
on this entire competition.
And another big hand for team Dan + Shay.
I love you so much. I love y'all so much.
Dan: I feel like we've built connections and relationships
with everybody on Team Dan + Shay,
and to have to see a few of those artists go home
is heartbreaking, and it just really makes our decision tough.
I have no doubt that there's the winner of "The Voice"
is on Team Dan + Shay. Let's go.
I'll tell you that right now.
Here they are, Team Legend.
Come on out.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
This is going to be a tough decision for our friend John.
Guys, great work tonight.
John, what would you like to say to Team Legend?
You all took the feedback that we gave you in rehearsals.
You took all of your passion and ingenuity,
and you poured it into beautiful performances tonight,
and I'm very proud of you.
Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Well said, Coach. We have decisions to make.
We do have decisions to make.
Only three of your artists
can move on to represent you in the lives.
Who is the first artist moving on?
The first artist moving on to the lives...
**
...is Nathan.
Daly: Nathan! Congratulations! You're in the final 12.
John: I chose Nathan because he's been so consistently fantastic.
Way to go, Nathan.
I love that he gives us the full performance
from choreography to vocals to everything.
He's the full package.
I'm going to lives. I'll see you in the lives.
John, who is the next artist moving on?
The next artist moving on to the lives...
**
...is Zoe.
Daly: Zoe!
I chose Zoe because she's just gotten better
and better with time,
and this performance was my favorite in this round.
You earned it.
I was waiting to be moved in the moment,
and Zoe did exactly what she needed to do.
Congratulations.
Alright, it is the moment of truth,
three incredible artists are left.
You can only take one more.
John Legend, who is your last artist moving on?
Nobody deserves to go home.
You're all amazing, and this is only part of your journey.
The final artist going to the lives for Team Legend...
**
...is Bryan.
Daly: Bryan, congratulations.
Bryan is a star.
And whenever I'm watching him perform,
I feel like I'm at Bryan's concert.
His presence on stage is so confident.
His voice is amazing.
Brian deserves to be in the lives.
You got this.
I can't wait to see what we do next together.
My team is ready for America to vote,
and we're gonna prove that we belong in this moment.
Go Team Legend.
Nice work, John. Yeah.
Wow.
All these performances have been incredible.
So it just makes me excited to see what my team is going to do.
Wow. Okay.
Another chapter over with.
Watching John, Dan, and Shay
having to make all these decisions.
Ay, ay, ay.
Oh, yeah, I know I'm gonna have to do that next week.
Oof! I'm sweating about it right now.
**