Man: Okay. Blake interview, take one.
Let's start off. Brand-new TV show.
Explain to us --
This is what "The Voice" is about.
Well, I -- You know, I wish I could sit here
and tell you that I know exactly,
you know, what "The Voice,"
the television show, is gonna be about.
It has to start with a great voice.
* I'm *
* Gonna swing from the chandelier *
Nick: You know, I think the thing that makes this show
and the blinds specifically so unique
is obviously the fact that it's just the voices. * From the chandelier *
* I'm *
What?! * Gonna live *
* Like tomorrow doesn't exist * The days leading up to it, I'm buzzing,
thinking about the voices I'm gonna hear.
* Like it doesn't exist *
Nick: You know, that moment,
it's make or break for your team,
and it really sets the tone for the entire season.
That was the most trippiest turn-around, blind audition,
freakiest thing I've ever experienced in my life.
You do not look like your voice.
And that's what makes it super cool.
Daly: Tonight, we're celebrating 10 years of "The Voice"
by reminiscing about all of the special moments over the years.
Adam: You're the first person that's ever auditioned
that's giving us an opportunity, not the other way around.
[ Cheers and applause ] Daly: Chris Blue, Team Alicia!
You did it!
And we'll also be looking toward this season's future...
Who would want this when they can have an empty notebook?
[ Laughter ]
...as we see how our coaches put together
their amazing live playoff teams. Whoa!
Blake: You guys realize how long I've been doing this?
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
If you would've told me 10 years ago
that I would still be sitting here,
doing this show 20 seasons later,
I would've said you were crazy.
I had no idea what I was signing up for
when I became a coach on "The Voice"...
* Are we there yet? *
* Are, are we there yet? *
...and it's been the greatest experience of my career.
Did you block me, sir? John: Blake blocked you.
No, that's not -- Blake blocked you. I promise you Blake blocked you.
I am gonna take you down, Shelton!
[ Laughs ]
Nick: It's a rare group of us
who have had the honor of sitting in these chairs,
and I don't take it lightly.
Four chairs!
I love coaching on "The Voice."
I love working with new artists,
helping them figure out their voice
and helping them develop... * You made your choice *
...and they inspire me.
Kelly: I can't believe "The Voice"
is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Yes!
It's a testament of a really great show,
a great crew, everybody that's been a part of this.
They've done such a great job,
and it's been so much fun to watch over the years.
Kelly: Yes!
Nick: I haven't been here that long,
but I am honored to be a part of this milestone season
and to be amongst "The Voice" family.
[ Laughs ]
**
Hi, everybody. I'm Carson Daly.
Tonight, we are taking a look at how our coaches built
their Season 20 live playoff teams,
and we're also celebrating "The Voice's"
amazing 10-year anniversary.
Let's take a little walk down memory lane as our coaches
reminisce about some of their firsts on the show.
I've been here since Day One,
and I remember our very first day of blind auditions,
just like it was yesterday.
It has been truly an incredible ride.
Take a look.
**
You're not gonna pick me over Cee Lo or Christina.
[ Laughter ] I would have possibly.
I didn't waste my button.
Blake: Season 1 of "The Voice" --
My first impression of the other three coaches was,
what in the hell did I get myself into?
Turn back around!
I mean, here's Christina Aguilera,
one of the biggest stars on the planet.
Yes! I didn't even know how to be around somebody like that.
But, see, Blake, I consider myself country, too.
I'm from Atlanta, Georgia, so, you know?
And then here's Cee Lo Green. [ Laughs ]
The last time I saw the guy at this point
was on the Grammys, singing with Muppets.
It's gonna be okay, baby!
And here's this skinny, pale guy from Maroon 5,
and here I am, the country guy on the show.
I was so intimidated.
The only reason they even hit their button --
they knew that I would want you on my team.
Come on. You don't want to be late!
John: Before my first season, on "The Voice,"
I'd been friends with Adam and Kelly,
but I did not know Blake.
One more time, guys!
I've formed really good friendships
with my fellow coaches.
It's so cool. They're a part of your life now.
I miss you, Blake.
I miss you, brother.
Nick: I knew John.
Had met Kelly once.
Didn't really know Blake too well.
He lived up to all my expectations.
Do we think it's the same outfit every time?
He makes the environment on set light and enjoyable.
This is stupid! [ Laughter ]
He's a really good -- dare I say it -- ringleader.
Patrick: Because of the country connection,
I got to go with Blake. Yes!
Blake: You know, I remember my very first blind audition,
and I remember thinking I didn't want it to end.
I remember how much fun I was having.
**
I remember my first season.
This is your first voice. My first one.
I was very button-happy.
**
The first time I hit my button was for Maelyn Jarmon,
winner of the show.
What a magical first turn.
Daly: John Legend, you've won "The Voice"!
Kelly: Brynn Cartelli was my first ever chair turn. Yes!
It's the first time I hit my button...
Victory! ...and I picked a winner,
Daly: Kelly Clarkson wins it!
First artist I ever got on my team was Tate.
I went on stage and coached a little bit...
* Dancing in the dark *
...which I think helped seal the deal.
Blake, you have just lost.
Sometimes you got to take that extra measure. Whoo!
Oh! Oh, okay.
Is this about to be a "Magic Mike" moment?
Let's take a look at who Nick is bringing to the live playoffs
and how these talented artists secured their spots on his team.
Being a part of a show that's been on television
as long as this show has is so cool.
It's got a legacy.
And I think my live playoff team
has what it takes to give Team Nick a win
in this very special season.
Daly: First up, his vocal powerhouse,
Dana Monique, had an emotional journey
before making it to the "Voice" stage.
Dana: I am a single mother of two children.
And we were put out of our apartment.
I didn't have anywhere to go.
We slept in our truck.
**
Wow.
It's tough, and in those moments,
you don't feel like you're a good mom.
I had gotten a temp job.
I didn't do too many singing gigs,
because it was important for me to be there,
you know, with my children.
It's -- It's been a journey,
and -- and they rode this wave with me.
* Drop the pedal and go *
* Go *
* We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love *
* Wind's against our back *
Nick: Dana Monique did an Aretha Franklin song... * Hey *
...in the blind auditions... * We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love *
...and just blew all of us away. * In my pink Cadillac *
I'm an Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan,
Tina Turner kind of girl. Oh, my gosh.
Oh, my goodness. Now we're talkin'! Yeah.
She's such a gifted vocalist, such a gifted performer.
She's an artist to watch out for.
She could win "The Voice."
I will just tell you,
as, also being a Chaka Khan fan, that...
Go ahead. * I think you are the one for me *
* Team Legend is where you want to be *
Oh! John and I, we battled pretty hard for her.
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God. I think you and I both have a lot to prove,
and we've got a lot to say.
I think you are just absolutely exceptional.
Nick.
Blake: Yes! Yes! Oh!
I have one question before we get into it.
John sang to try to get you on his team.
And you still decided to come to Team Nick.
You said I have something to prove.
Mm. And...
[ Exhales sharply ]
**
I've been a background singer since I was in the 10th grade.
Yeah. And, you know, sometime when you're in the back,
you kind of get lost.
And that's where I was -- as a mother, as a performer.
And so when you said that, I was like, he doggone right.
[ Laughter ] Let's get it.
I love that.
At the battle rounds,
I gave her a challenge.
* So lock the door *
She's sort of more comfortable in the classics.
* Can't fight this no more *
Nick: So I threw her and Devan
a Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande song,
"Stuck With You."
* Yeah, yeah *
* Lock the door *
* Throw out the key * * Throw out the key * She rose to the occasion once again.
She found a way to make that song her own... * It's just you and me *
...to give this modern song her kind of take, her thing... * And there's nothin' I *
...and it felt totally natural for her. * Nothin' I'd rather do *
* I'm stuck with you, stuck with you, stuck with you *
Dana, you're really special.
You know, t-there's just something magical
about your voice and your presence on stage.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Dana!
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
Dana Monique. In the house.
Hello. All hail the queen.
[ Laughs ]
* Church house, gin house *
* School house, outhouse *
Nick: In the knockouts, Dana Monique sang
"Nutbush City Limits" by Tina and Ike Turner.
* Hey, Nutbush *
Nick: A brilliant song choice that I think only she could have
thought of for herself. * Hey, hey, they call it Nutbush City... *
Wow. Heavens to Murgatroyd.
[ Laughs ]
When you singing how you feel,
when you sing, you move when you sing.
You may get this off or get this off or whatever.
You know, I'm not a dancer. [ Laughs ]
I can't really dance. Well, I can.
You can dance. Yeah, do it.
Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hey, hey!
[ Laughs ]
I like that.
So much power,
but I think choose two or three moments
where the real growl comes in
and soften one or two of the other moments.
* Hey, yeah *
* They call it Nutbush *
* Nutbush *
She did what Dana Monique does. She brought it.
Huh!
John: Huh!
That's a knockout.
Daly: This next artist, the youngest in the competition,
used music to get her through some tough times.
Rachel: My dad raised three girls.
In fifth grade, my dad got remarried.
They were married for about two years,
and one day, we came home, and the house was completely empty.
She took everything and left.
[ Voice breaking ] I love my dad, and...
it wasn't easy to see him get hurt like that.
[ Sniffles ]
My biggest outlet was music.
I was writing a lot of overcoming songs
because that's my story, is overcoming.
* And I already tried all that *
* Said, I'm gonna let him fly *
* Mmmm * Nick: Rachel Mac came out in the blind auditions
and sang Patty Griffin. * Ohh *
With that voice,
there was no way I wasn't gonna turn my chair.
* The proof is in the fire *
* You touch before it moves away *
[ Cheers and applause ] Ohh! Oh, my gosh! Okay.
What inspired that reaction just now?
Oh, my gosh! I love Blake Shelton so much!
Oh, my God. Hi. I'm sorry, Nick.
Hi, Blake! It's fine.
When I was in fifth grade,
we had to make a presentation about something we love.
John: Oh, my God. Kelly: Oh, my God! I love this!
Wow. Damn it.
Rachel, congrats. Thank you.
I want to say, officially, welcome to Team Nick.
Thank you.
Bye, Blake!
Bye, Rachel! I love you!
I love you more!
* I hope you don't mind *
Cut to the battle rounds. * That I put down in words *
She and Bradley gave me one of my toughest decisions.
We're not doing it, but maybe we could.
* I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind *
Yeah, that last one.
And yours will be...
[ Falsetto ] * I hope you don't mind *
* I hope you don't mind *
* That I put down in wo-o-rds * Whoo!
* How wonderful life is *
* When you're in the wooorld *
Finally! Finally!
Standing ovation!
[ Chuckles ] Whoo!
You know, when I was young and I-I was coming up,
and this is gonna be a lot for you to take on.
And knowing how to navigate all that,
I think that I could be helpful in that process.
* He-e-art *
Wow. Wow, wow. Pretty incredible.
I heard some Teena Marie up in there. Thank you.
You got a lot of soul in you, little momma. That sound good.
Thank you. That felt real good.
What if you did... * breaking my heart *
You -- You banging us all the way through the record
so you got to end with a bang. Yeah.
* And these foolish games *
Nick: And now in the knockouts, she's done it again
with this incredible performance of "Foolish Games,"
and she's going to the live shows. * Are tearing me *
* You're tearing me *
* Tearing me apart *
Blake: One-button artist, which is what Rachel was.
When they excel like she is --
We're seeing this growth happen with you.
Every time you get up there, it's like,
"Oh, my God. Oh, my God."
It's why, I think, all of us love this job so much.
Rachel, she did a PowerPoint presentation
about me when she was in school.
Of course I love her.
The winner of this knockout is...
Rachel.
If he hadn't have chosen her,
I probably would've stolen her.
Daly: Rachel Mac! Congratulations!
You're moving on to the live playoffs. Thank you.
Daly: Now that we are halfway through catching you up
on Nick's playoff team... * I used to live alone before I knew you *
...let's check out one of his favorite performances.
From Season 9, here's winner Jordan Smith.
* Ooh, ooh, ooh * * Well, I've seen your flag on the marble arch *
* Ooh, ooh * * But love is not a victory march *
Nick: Jordan Smith,"Hallelujah." * It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah *
It was angelic, really solidified this show
as something that can not only be entertaining,
but also really mean something to people.
[ Cheers and applause ] * Hallelujah *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Let's continue to check out
how Nick built his live playoff team.
Next up, stylish gospel artist
Jose Figueroa Jr.
Jose: I pretty much sang in church my whole life,
and that's what made me the gospel artist that I am today.
* How could I hurt you when *
* Darling, I love you * Nick: Jose came into the blind auditions
and sang "At This Moment,"
and it was special.
I cannot...have you pick John Legend.
[ Laughter ]
Nick is gonna be just fine no matter what happens today.
He is an extremely successful artist.
But he has to split his income three ways, John.
[ Laughter ] This is a big deal.
Hey.
This is a way bigger deal for Nick.
It's gonna be Nick.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You guys can do vocal acrobatics for days.
Just make sure your intervals are close enough
to where you're actually not rubbing against each other.
* Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low *
Nick: With a song like "You Say,"
it really requires you feeling connected,
and Jose is that guy.
He wears his heart on his sleeve.
We don't have an audience on the show right now.
But the audience is the camera, and that's how the audience
at home is going to experience this with you.
Just open your eyes, connect -- even connecting with us
in this moment -- imagine we're the camera
and we need to see it and feel it from you.
* And you say I am held *
* When I am falling short *
Nick: Jose just had this willingness
to take the advice and tips I was throwing out there... * And when I don't belong *
and he just rose up and did his thing on it.
* You say I am yours * * Yours *
It brought me to church.
And it was a really beautiful thing.
And, Jose, you have the ability to hit your runs with precision.
You're out here swinging for the fences.
A-And I like that ambition, that passion.
Blake: I've been pulling for Jose since Day One,
and I'm really impressed.
Vocally, Jose steps up to the plate every time. Thank you.
* I hear the chains falling *
When he came to the knockouts... * Woah *
...and he sang "Break Every Chain,"
his performance was emotional and powerful... * I hear the chains *
...because it's something that's so real to him
and found a way to just open up his world... * Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah *
...for all of us listening.
The winner of this knockout
is Jose.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Knowing I could rely on him to show up
and give a great, solid, calculated performance --
he's got all the tools as a vocalist
to come into these live shows and deliver.
Daly: Finally, Nick added a familiar face to his team.
Let's look at singer-songwriter Andrew Marshall's
roller coaster of a journey.
Andrew: Going through leukemia has strengthened me
in so many ways that I wouldn't have even expected.
It allows me to keep
pushing forward when life gets hard.
And I know that there's light on the other side.
* Gravity *
Hey!
* Is working against me *
Andrew came into the blind auditions
and sang "Gravity" by John Mayer.
[ All cheering ]
* And gravity *
Nick: I've always loved the song,
and I've covered it a number of times myself,
and so my bar is pretty high... * Oh, it wants to bring me down *
...and he really impressed me.
Blake: Congratulations. You are now a Jonas Brother.
I've been dreaming of being in the Jonas Brothers
since I was like 10 years old.
* I-I-I'd *
* I'd walk through fire for you *
* And just let me adore you *
The battle round rehearsals, something clicked. * Like it's the only thing I'll ever do *
All of a sudden, he completely came out of his shell.
Vocally, he was more self-assured and confident.
* Oh, honey, I *
* I-I-I'd *
When it came time for the actual battle... * I'd walk thorough fire for you *
...he just came at it with an intensity, a-a joy... * And just let me adore you *
...that I always love to see in singers that I work with.
* Like it's the only thing I'll ever do *
Ah. This one is really tough.
Andrew, you did nail this.
There was a magic that came out in your performance today,
but the winner of this battle...
is Raine.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Whoosh ] I'll keep him.
Daly: That is the sound of a steal!
Whoo!
Man, I'm sitting here and my button still works
and somebody like you does a great job like that,
I'm gonna hit it every time.
Five minutes before I came up here,
one of my close friends, he texted me.
We met when we were both inpatient in the hospital,
getting chemotherapy.
I've been worried about him.
I know what he's going through,
and I'm just dedicating this song to him today.
Wow. That's a win-win right there, baby.
Yeah, totally.
* I won't give up on us *
* God knows I'm tough, tough enough *
Nick: Andrew sings with a lot of heart,
and he's just getting better and better.
If I had to pick, which I know he's gonna say I have to --
he's gonna give me a hard time.
You're contractually obligated.
Or else we're gonna have to dock your pay. Contractually.
[ Laughter ]
I will say, Andrew, I think you won this knockout.
You know, I honestly think that
you guys both had great moments.
The winner of this knockout is Pete.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Never mind, 'cause that's a steal!
Yeah! He's back!
To no one's surprise, Blake made a terrible choice. Let's do this.
And I was able to get Andrew back on my team,
and all was right in the universe.
Whoo! I'm back!
Team Nick is looking very strong
going into the live playoffs.
Very eclectic -- I'm thrilled.
Daly: Coming up...
more 10-year anniversary fun.
You're wearing a Canadian tuxedo.
[ Laughter ]
You look like you're wearing a pair of jeans
that buttons up at your neck.
[ Laughter ]
When you sing like that,
you better be prepared to do what?
Duck. [ Laughter ]
* Long neck, ice-cold beer * Daly: And we'll continue to look back
at who our coaches are bringing to the live playoffs.
* What the world needs now *
Plus, this season's never-before-seen footage.
**
They playing secret Snoop Dogg songs
in the cut.
What are you filming there?
What do you think you're filming, huh?
Daly: And later...
our coaches jam out to an '80s hit. * ...rest of my life *
* Together forever and never to part *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to the Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Before we dive into Kelly's team,
let's revisit other legendary coaches
who've paved the way over the last 10 years.
**
John: There's been a lot of great coaches
on "The Voice" over the years,
a lot of people I wouldn't have wanted
to have to compete against.
[ Audience chanting "Usher!" ] They're saying yourname.
Yeah. Damn it!
Daly: Christina Aguilera, everybody!
Tarralyn: I have all your records,
and I even try to sing the Spanish ones,
and I don't get them right, but...
[ Laughter ] Thank you. [ Sobs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Blake: Christina -- you had to respect her career
and how talented she is.
Christina: There was one note I really wanted you to hit.
* Ah-ah-ah ha ah *
That's the note I was really looking for, up there. That's good.
Blake: When she spoke to artists from the point of view of,
"Hey, pick me as your coach," how do you ignore that,
hearing Christina Aguilera say that to you?
And most people didn't say no to her.
Thank you!
You're so beautiful.
Shakira! Hey! [ Laughs ]
It's just some of the best talent
this business has ever seen,
and Pharrell is the most prolific producer
of any of the coaches.
I know a thing or two about blue-eyed soul.
You could ask Justin.
Oh, my God. [ Laughter ]
Gwen, of course, is also a style icon.
She's a rock star.
The experience I have...
That's serious business right there. I-I can really --
I can really project it into you.
I can do it. [ Cheers and applause ]
Our strategy is to beat Adam. You want to join us?
Yes, I do. [ Laughter ]
One of the craziest friendships I've ever struck up with anybody
is my friendship with Usher.
Usher and I ended up doing a lot of tour dates together.
He's literally the coolest human being
I've ever met in my life.
I know how to win this show,
and I know for a fact, I can win it with you.
Thank you, thank you. I know it. I know it.
I know it! Geez.
I think Adam had a-a good vibe, which was just to be, like,
really kind of, like, aggressive and direct.
You could be with somebody violent like that.
Uh, it's called passion.
I Googled it.
[ Laughter ]
[ Chuckling ] The bromance.
Oh, wow.
It's only him I don't like.
I like him so much that I'll make up for you not --
That'll make up for my dislike. Yeah.
When you buy a sweater that looks like a barcode,
does it freak out the cash register?
Hey, Blake, you got a-a tongue that you want -- a mouth?
Yeah, I just need a small crack of space to get a word in.
I got a small crack of space for you. [ Laughter ]
Will you please go make us a drink or something
with that shirt on and get out of here for a second?
My God, please.
You're wearing a Canadian tuxedo.
[ Laughter ]
You look like you're wearing a pair of jeans
that buttons up at your neck.
I loved working with Jennifer Hudson.
You seem to know very well who you are, what you want to do.
It's amazing.
She just has so much sass and, like, is so fun.
What am I about to do? She took my shoe!
Hey! Okay, I still got to throw it,
'cause Miley's -- that's a hard shoe.
Now, where I come from, y'all, that's a compliment,
When you sing like that,
you better be prepared to do what?
Duck. [ Laughter ]
She's a dear friend of mine,
and she is a beast of a coach.
I just don't know how you don't choose her.
I started out just like you on the stage like this.
Look at where I am today, okay?
Miley would be the first to tell you that
she can be Crazy Miley
or she can be Serious Coach Miley.
I don't ever go with the expected.
That's what Team Miley represents.
I've known Miley since she was a little kid,
just being around her dad and seeing her grow up,
and she's just a ray of sunshine wherever she goes.
* Pick me as your coach *
I pick Alicia.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alicia Keys was a great pitcher
because she was so Zen and so welcoming.
Alicia: It's all about how we can become
the most empowered,
powerful version of ourselves.
She made you believe that you were truly loved.
Michael Jackson, go for it. Okay.
[ Laughter ]
Blake: Without question,
the most fun person was Cee Lo Green.
You never knew what to expect from Cee Lo.
The guy did these kind of interviews with a cat,
with a parrot.
[ Squawks ] Cee Lo.
I still miss that guy.
Aah!
If I were an artist on this show
and I had to pick between any coach
that's ever been on this show,
I love John Legend.
* Still gets jealous *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yes!
I think that Pharrell's the best choice.
I know what to do with that voice.
I think I would've chosen Jennifer Hudson.
* Aaah *
It would probably be...Blake.
I'm being a little bit hard on you 'cause you're the new guy.
And you're so good-looking.
And the reason is because he paid me to say that.
Who would want this when they can have an empty notebook?
[ Laughter ] Kelly: It's like a family here.
We're very, like, brother, sister
kind of rapport with each other.
Alright. Let's do this. Shall we?
The competitive nature of this show
is what makes it fun.
Now let's check out how Kelly assembled
her team of diverse artists
and their journey to the live playoffs.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Kelly: To get to be a part
of the 20th season of "The Voice" --
it's been over 10 years, y'all -- is such an honor.
Yes!
I have the best team ever
coming in for Season 20.
The crown is mine,
and I know my live playoff team
is gonna kill it.
Daly: First up, Kelly bested Blake
by snagging country singer Kenzie Wheeler
with her one and only block.
Kenzie: Business in the front, party in the back.
And, yes, this is a dang mullet.
I love baseball. Played since I was 5 years old.
But since I was little, I would always dream about singing.
My mom, she's always said, "Do what you love."
This is what I love to do.
I don't know if I'd be here without her, man.
You know what I'm saying?
[ Sniffles ]
* And don't close your eyes *
So Kenzie came into the blinds singing Keith Whitley. * Let it be me *
I got in there real quick with that block,
which was maybe the best time I've ever used my block... * Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy *
...in the history of me being a part of this show.
Turn. Get it over with.
You're right. You're right.
* And don't close your eyes *
Yeah!
I have won "The Voice" with two country singers.
I'm just saying.
She even styled her hair as close to a mullet as possible.
I did.
Kelly. Yes! Oh, my God, I'm so...
* You and me going fishin' in the dark *
* Lyin' our backs and countin' the stars *
Kelly: I ended up giving JD and Kenzie "Fishin' in the Dark."
* Where the cool grass grows * Kenzie nailed it.
It's so effortless.
* Stayin' the whole night through *
Kelly: He's so authentic. He's never off-key.
* It feels so good to be with you * He's very young, and he has a very manly voice.
* You and me going fishin' in the dark *
**
Kenzie, I just don't think you know how good you are.
And I also hope you never shave the mullet. Never. Never.
Can we just pinkie promise? Pinkie promise.
Kenzie.
He's always showing you
kind of a different side of him.
He's funny as hell.
* 'Cause long neck, ice-cold beer never broke my heart *
I fell in love with the song right then and there.
Gonna be a whole lot of women
screaming at you in the front row.
You dang right. "You dang right."
[ Laughs ]
Kelly: And he's got the mullet.
The power of that mullet, man -- it's awesome.
* 'Cause long neck, ice-cold beer never broke my heart *
* Like diamond rings and football teams *
* Have torn this boy apart * Kelly: He's fresh, and he's excited,
and he's super talented,
and I'm very excited that he's on my team...
* Like a neon dream, it just dawned on me * ...even though I still feel really bad
* That bars and this guitar * ...for him liking Blake so much.
You're a talented SOB, okay? Thank you, bud.
Blake: Kenzie's definitely gonna be a threat to Team Blake,
and he's also making me a little jealous with that mullet.
Daly: Kenzie Wheeler, congratulations.
You're moving on to the live playoffs! Yes, sir.
He has a solid shot at winning it.
Daly: Next, emotional artist Corey Ward
had a second chance at "The Voice,"
and it all paid off.
Ward: I was recently on Season 19.
Did not get a chair turn, unfortunately.
Before I went on stage last season,
my mom had to get rushed to the hospital.
She was diagnosed with
small cell lung to brain cancer --
the type of cancer you just never know
how long you have.
This season, I said, "Ma, you gotta see me get a chair-turn."
"The Voice" has just been a blessing.
This has brought an opportunity
for something my family to celebrate.
**
* Mm-whoa-oh-ooh *
* And I keep dancing on my own *
I'm in.
Kelly: Corey did the Robyn song "Dancing On My Own,"
and it was so beautifully done.
What did you think you changed
between now and then that made it work?
Staying true to who I am.
I'm an emotional-heart guy.
This song just better fit me as a person and an artist.
I'm looking for someone to move me.
I'll go with Kelly.
Wow! [ Screams ] Oh, my God!
* Women, they will come and they will go *
Corey's got the power, the attitude,
and he knows who he is.
He's a true artist. Whoo!
* Thunder only happens when it's raining *
Kelly: Corey ended up singing with Savanna in battles,
and they did Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams."
* Players only love you when they're playing *
Kelly: And I loved his voice on it, too.
* You'll know * It was just a different kind of dimension to Corey
that I-I fell in love with, and that's why I picked him.
* You couldn't have loved me better * Geez.
* I'm already gone * Kelly: In knockouts, Corey sang my song,
"Already Gone," which is bold.
I think he likes that kind of intimate, broken vocal. Okay.
He really does well in that.
When you can get the songwriter
to lose emotional control,
that's when you're doing your job.
* And I want you to know *
* You couldn't have loved me better *
John: Corey boldly chose to do a Kelly Clarkson song... * And I want you to move on *
...and he really made it his own. * 'Cause I'm already... *
It gave it a new life, a new interpretation.
* ...gone *
Kelly: I love Corey, y'all.
His voice is so vulnerable
and intimate and powerful,
and I'm really excited that he's going to the lives on my team.
* Held you beside me * Daly: Now let's check out a blind audition
that brought Kelly to her feet.
* Un-break my heart *
* Say you love me again *
Desz sang "Un-break My Heart" and killed it!
* Oooooooooon *
Whoa! I have never fought so hard for a four-chair turn.
My goal in life was to sing backup
for singers like Desz.
Oh, my God!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Let's continue to look at Kelly's artists
who are moving on to the live playoffs.
Kelly's newest team member, soulful singer Zae Romeo,
came from difficult beginnings
but has persevered through it all.
When I was 3 years old,
I was placed into the foster care system
with my siblings.
It was a sad experience,
but that is just the foster care system.
It's not the best place to grow up in.
My siblings and I were adopted by the most amazing family ever.
We looked on the computer,
and there was this picture of all four of them.
Okay. It's okay.
And Jim said, "That's our kids,"
and that was it.
Zae: When I think back on me as a child,
I am so proud of myself for coming this far.
The best experience of my life.
* I'm falling again *
* I'm falling *
* And I get the feeling *
* That you'll never need me * [ Cheering ]
He sang Harry Styles.
His voice was so beautiful,
but he did not pick me.
I love your voice,
and that's why I turned around first.
It's a hard decision,
but I choose Nick.
Yes!
* How can we rewrite the stars? * Oh!
* Say you were * * Made to be mine *
In the battles, I was at home watching it,
in my PJs.
It was really cool to see how he emotes the song
not just with his voice, but his eyes, his body.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Nice: Sort of sounds like there's an accent,
the first word of the song * Candy *
I'm not, like, British or anything.
It just kind of -- You're not British?
[ Cockney accent ] Mate, you sounded British
on the first line, mate.
Yeah. Well...
[ Chuckles ] This is such a cool flip on it.
And I think it's gonna create kind of a viral-ish moment. Yeah, thank you.
* To be struck by *
* Your electric love *
Zae comes out and whoo!
He just knocked our socks off.
I did not know that Zae would be available to steal.
Daly: We got a steal!
As soon as Nick didn't say Zae's name,
I started hitting my button.
Like -- It was like a reflex.
I cannot wait to work with Zae.
He is incredible.
Daly: Next, with vocal abilities beyond her years,
let's see how Gihanna Zoe
earned a spot in the live playoffs.
* She used to be mine *
I turned for Gihanna 'cause I heard
a lot of talent in her voice.
Nick: When you soar in those high notes,
it's really, uh, powerful.
Finding out you're 17, too, that's incredible.
I feel like we'd be a good fit together.
And that's why I turned around,
and I was really impressed by you.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Yeah.
* Take me into your loving arms *
Wow.
Kelly: When Gihanna sang "Thinking Out Loud,"
I was like, hello.
Wait, you're not just, like, a good vocalist.
Like, you've got, like, a lot of artistry to you,
as well, and very disciplined.
Like, very controlled singer.
* Thinking out lou-u-u-d *
Wow.
Kelly's told me a lot of stuff.
She's blowing me up right now.
Gihanna, you have a presence onstage
like you've been doing it all 17 years that you've been alive.
Nick: If I had closed my eyes,
I would have thought Beyoncé was here.
Oh, wait, hey. Hey.
The biggest compliment.
* Tonight *
I literally have tears streaming down my face.
Snoop: My God!
I'm tripping off of the maturity of your voice. Oh, my God.
Your ache reminds me of how P!nk sings.
Ahh. That desperation.
Thank you. You just passed the P!nk challenge.
[ Laughter ]
* Clutching my coffee *
* Calling me sugar *
Nick: Our baby Beyoncé, Gihanna, brought her A-game once again.
And she's just gonna get better and better, too.
* Sugar *
Kelly: This was her best performance.
It could have been, like, a finale performance.
Like, how big her voice gets
and how you get goosebumps and you're moved.
It's -- She did a really great job.
Gihanna, you have such a big presence for anyone,
but especially a 17-year-old.
Thank you. Thank you so much. Daly: Gihanna Zoe, congratulations.
Gihanna just kind of keeps showing us
a little bit more and more of what she's capable of,
so look out lives.
Gihanna's coming.
I have a stacked team heading into the lives.
I'm very proud of them.
Collectively, I feel like I have the strongest team.
Daly: Let's take a look back at a battle performance
from Kelly's first season as a coach.
* Hey, KC, are you ready for it? *
Kelly: Dylan Hartigan, and it was Brynn Cartelli,
and it ended up being one of my favorite things
that's ever happened on the show.
* In the middle of the night *
* In my dreams *
* Whoa *
* You should see the things we do *
* Baby, yeah *
* Baby *
* In the middle of the night *
* In my dreams *
* I know I'm gonna be with you *
* This is "The Voice" *
Welcome back to "The Road to the Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
We hope that you're enjoying all of our favorite moments
to commemorate 10 incredible years of "The Voice."
Man, so many good times throughout this crazy journey,
whether it's just been all of us laughing,
usually at Blake,
or in the coaches' compound
or right over by the big red chairs.
We always know how to have a good time at "The Voice."
That's for sure. Have a look.
**
[ Laughter ]
Blake: How seriously are you gonna be able to take this guy?
When you're waiting for him to make you
an Arby's roast beef sandwich?
Let's have them talking about it on Twitter.
"I can't believe Kim went with Blake.
What is she thinking?"
I love that he said, "And we're gonna tweet."
Like, 'cause most people tweet on your phone.
[ Laughs ] "I'm gonna get on my typewriter,
and I'm gonna tweet." [ Ding! ]
Adam, who do you think Alexa's gonna pick as her coach?
[ Laughs ] Uh...
Noooo, Kelly Clarkson!
[ Laughter ]
I'll be 22 tomorrow.
Oh! Yay! Happy birthday!
The best moment I've ever experienced on this show,
comedy-wise, is definitely when Nick
had this really great idea
to sing Happy Birthday to CammWess.
So I think we should just --
Oh, I love this idea.
Together: * Happy birthday to you *
Kelly: And we were all like, "Yeah, this is so great."
I don't know. I didn't catch his name.
Well, everyone didn't.
* Happy birthday, dear... *
CammWess. [ Laughter ]
* Happy birthday, dear... *
[ Laughs ]
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheering ]
Blake: One of the most ruthless things I have ever done
trying to get someone on my team was when I brought out a puppy.
If you don't choose me as your coach,
this puppy's gonna go straight back to the animal shelter.
[ Laughter ]
Sorry, Blake. I got to go with Nick.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I mean, it didn't pay off.
What is wrong with you? [ Laughter ]
Even now, I'll go back just when I'm having a bad day
and watch that and laugh.
And I don't have cool jackets.
I don't have a cool swag to hand out to everybody
like the girls brought.
One season, I even handed out a pair of waders as a gift.
But I did bring these. Oh, my God!
And I didn't think I would ever be desperate enough...
He brought waders.
Blake thought, "I'm gonna give you some wading pan--"
What are these even called, waders?
It's because I'm that desperate for you
to pick me as your coach!
Whoo!
Please!
No, he's not!
Kelly is really adorable. She's really sweet.
She talks really quick, so you got to watch
people like that who talk real fast.
I feel like Kelly's gonna talk more
than she ever has right now.
I'm not -- Will you set a timer?
I-I -- If you want, I'll keep a rough track of it.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everybody makes fun of me talking a lot,
but, like, really, that's old.
Like, find a new joke.
But I will say I dabble in country music.
I have connections.
Like, old soul voice.
Adam: Oh, you broke your mic with your words.
[ Laughter ]
No, the microphone just -- just gave up.
[ Laughter ]
...that you're stepping out. I don't know if anybody saw
the "20 Feet from Stardom," but these -- Oh, my God.
Okay, you know what?
They always, like, pull out props.
And here's the thing, I do talk a lot,
but I talk a lot and get it done.
What do you think Kelly's tactic is?
Here's what I think it is -- blblblblblblb.
Shelton takes five years to say seven freakin' words.
...all the time, it is insane.
[ Air horn blows ] I --
[ Laughter ]
I just started talking. [ Air horn blows ]
Is it okay if I could to share this moment with my girlfriend?
[ Gasps ] Can she come up? John: Oh, of --
Yeah, why not? Kelly: Yeah.
John: We've had a lot of jaw-dropping moments
on the blinds.
And sometimes even with the best intentions,
things can go a little awry.
Being that you gave me a "yes"...
Yeah. ...I wanted to see if, uh...
Oh, oh, oh! ...Tiffany would give me a "yes."
Oh, oh, oh!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ohh!
John: Who gets the chance to propose at Universal Studios
at the end of a blind audition on "The Voice"?
She said yes.
Is it yes? Yes!
But not before she had to go through the concussion protocol.
My dance moves, I feel like, are second to none.
I mean, we've had some great dancers on this show -- Shakira.
You like it? [ Cheers and applause ]
Usher. [ Cheers and applause ]
But they're no Blake Shelton.
Yeah. You like that? [ Laughter ]
You like that?
Look at it. Look at it.
Look at it.
John: Blake has dance moves?
No, we're not calling those dance moves.
You gonna teach them how to dance, too?
Yeah, that's what they need.
Ooh, he's having a seizure.
Watch this deal. Watch this deal.
I don't think you've lived
until you've seen Blake's happy dance.
I need to see it. Kelly: Shuffling Shelton --
his shoulders go up and his face gets really gross.
I don't know what it is. I don't know
what's happening there, but it's funny.
I'm so turned off. [ Laughter ]
You know, we've made so many amazing memories
here at "The Voice" over our incredible 10-year run,
and it's those special moments
that certainly keep us coming back.
Let's hear what our coaches had to say.
**
John: "The Voice" really is one big family.
We really, truly enjoy working with our fellow coaches.
We enjoy the whole team.
Everybody puts a lot of love into this production.
We love making music. It's such a special group.
Nick: This show has changed my life
because I get to meet people
I would have never met otherwise
and hear their stories and their ambitions.
There's nothing better than that.
What's up, John? Hi, Kelly.
John: It's nice when you find people
that work in your industry that you can really relate to
and enjoy being around, and I've definitely found that.
Yes. Thank you for coming. Thank you for coming.
We've now made it a tradition, Chrissy and I,
to invite the coaches over
for the season finale to have a little dinner
to celebrate the end of the year.
We all really enjoy each other's company and respect each other.
Kelly: Everyone here is like an extended family,
and that's a nice thing to have.
Blake: I've made lasting friendships with, I think,
all of the coaches that I've worked with on this show.
The coolest part, t-the best thing about this job
and how it's changed my life is you get to sit in a red chair
and hit a button and say, "I believe in you enough
to say I want to help you in any way I can."
And that's a cool thing.
There was no way you were leaving today.
You're on Team Nick. Let's go.
I have been fortunate to do some pretty cool things in my career,
but I don't know that anything compares to this.
In no other thing in my career do I get to really help somebody
and watch them shine, watch them grow.
I believe that with you, we can go very, very far together.
[ Whoosh ] Kelly: Yeah!
Daly: There it is!
That's the sound of a steal!
It's a really gratifying thing.
Thank you for writing that song,
because it means a lot to me
and it means a lot to share in your art,
because it means something in my world.
The fact that you picked that song...
it was cool.
I'm so sorry.
Kelly: This show has definitely
left a pretty big mark on my life.
I never thought at 19 years old being one of these artists
and achieving my dreams and my goals
and being able to full-circle moment
help someone achieve that as well.
That's the coolest thing.
That's awesome. Oh, I love you.
I'm so excited to dig deeper with you. So great. Mwah.
John: It's been such a great journey with me.
I can't believe it's already been five seasons.
I'm over here crying.
Oh, I've had some emotional moments.
Last season, John Holiday made me cry.
It's one of those songs that's so special,
and I definitely thought of -- of you and Chrissy.
He sang "Fix You," the Coldplay song,
and dedicated it to me and my wife.
John: When I talked to John about doing this song,
I just said, "Let yourself
just live in the emotion of the song,"
and we felt it, we felt it.
Who isn't in tears? Raise your hand.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Blake: You know, even after 20 seasons of doing this,
I still get excited when I hear those footsteps behind me.
The biggest lesson that I've been taught on this show
is you may think you know what you're gonna hear.
Even after you've been working with them,
you just never know what's gonna happen
until they walk out on that stage.
This show is special to me for so many reasons,
but mostly it feels like my baby, too, now.
I was here the first episode.
What the heck?
And I'm still here now,
and that means a lot to me
and it's important to me
and it's important that the show goes on.
Daly: Still to come...
* Just stop your crying, it's a sign of the times *
Daly: ...we'll revisit who competed in the four-way knockout.
Your best vocal performance we've heard from you so far.
And later, you don't want to miss this season's exclusive
never-before-seen footage.
Shay: [ Whispers ] Blake.
[ Laughs ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Now let's catch you up on which artists John
is taking with him to the live playoffs
and how their artistry landed them there.
**
Team Legend is ready to make history
during this historic season of "The Voice."
I am ready to show the world
that Team Legend's ready to play.
Daly: Let's start with soul singer Victor Solomon.
All: [ Chanting ] * Oh-oh-oh-oh-six *
I currently go to school in the number-one public HBCU.
Growing up, my mother, she just always wanted me to be safe.
You know, she actually made us participate in church --
singing choir.
It was mostly gospel.
* Woah, one day *
* When the war is won *
* We will be sure * Wow, Blake's in first.
* We will be sure *
* Oh, glory *
Victor just did something kind of legendary.
* Woah, glory * John: I am so hard on people singing my songs.
I notoriously have missed out on great people
because I'm too picky.
* Now, the war is not over * Victor was so convincing and compelling,
doing things that I had never done with the song.
Whoo! Beautiful!
I have literally zero times turned
for someone singing my song.
Just I scrutinize it more heavily than I normally would.
Victor: I'm gonna have to go with...
Who am I kidding? John Legend!
Ahh! [ Cheering ]
* Everyone of y'all is just like me *
* It's too bad that you can't see * Whoo!
I gave him, I think,
something that was a little bit outside of his sweet spot,
and he still nailed it.
* That you got it, you got it bad *
* When you're on the phone *
Hey! Whoa!
* Hang up and you call right back *
Do you need backgrounds? [ Clears throat ]
[ Laughs ] We'll just hit a step or two.
You understand me? Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
* I've got sunshine *
John: Victor came back to his sweet spot in the knockouts.
He's just a classic soulful singer.
That merry-go-round you put us on,
that's special.
Okay. You got to find that special feeling
for the end so that way we want -- we want more.
* Talkin' bout my girl *
* Yeah, yeah * Yeah, yeah.
That's how they used to end it back in the diz-nay.
* Talkin' 'bout my girl *
* My girl * * Yeah *
* Talkin' 'bout my girl *
* I've got sunshine on a cloudy day *
John: And hearing him sing The Temptations,
it was just a revelation.
The winner of this knockout is Victor.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Hard-working reggae artist Pia Renee
also earned a spot on John's playoff team.
Pia: In my life, even when I was a full-time musician,
I've always had some type of trade
or some type of career.
But I'm a mother first.
So being a starving artist was never an option for me.
Pia, she came out with such spark, such fire.
* Betcha nobody ever told you that you *
John: She's such a compelling person
and such an intriguing performer to watch.
* Yeah *
No!
Oh!
What the hell's the matter with you?
[ Laughs ]
Dang it!
John: I fought Blake for Pia,
and I was so happy she chose me.
* Blake acted like he knows reggae *
* But I said, "No, no, no way" *
[ Laughter ]
Yeah.
Here we go.
* Baby, baby, baby, baby *
I love where your notes are ringing out.
The vibrato is so dope.
I think you just got to let your guard down, okay?
Okay. It is definitely guarded.
Yeah.
John: Pia's one of those people
that doesn't put it all out there
during rehearsal.
* I can't wait each day *
* Just to see you walk *
When she gets out there on the stage when it really counts,
she gives us everything.
Pia Renee is unlike any artist that we have on the show.
She has such a quiet confidence,
which makes her even more of a threat.
* Don't you know that you're so fine *
What you gonna sing for us, Pia?
The song "What the World Needs Now is Love."
Well, the world do need some love right now.
Yeah, it do. [ Laughs ]
What made you decide on this song?
Shortly after we got here to prepare for battles,
my mother passed away.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Mama's smiling down on you right now.
That's right. You hear me? Thank you.
So you make her proud.
Thank you. Absolutely.
* What the world needs now *
John: Sometimes when you sing a song
that means a lot to you, it can be kind of hard
to deliver it.
* What the world needs now *
Pia used it as inspiration for her performance.
* No, not just for some *
John: I think Pia's ability to connect
to the emotion of the song is going to make her
a really formidable performer in the lives.
* All by myself * Daly: Let's take a look at one of Team Legend's
standout artists from Season 19 -- John Holiday.
* Anymore *
* All by myself *
John: One of the all-time favorite performances
that I've ever been a part of on Team Legend
was John Holiday singing Celine Dion's version
of "All by Myself." * All by myself *
The notes he was hitting, we were all going crazy.
* Anymore *
It was like, "This is exactly why 'The Voice' exists."
* Anymore *
Sing, John! What?!
* Don't wanna live *
* Ah, ah *
* Don't wanna live by myself, by myself *
* Anymo-o-o-o-o-re *
Hey!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Let's see who else John is bringing to the live playoffs.
Next up is R&B soul singer Zania Alaké.
Oh, yes! I got high fives!
Zania: I'm a mom to a 3-year-old and a 2-year-old.
They keep me on my toes. They keep me very active.
Having kids has brought on the confidence in myself.
* 'Cause I believe I'm in love *
Whoo! * Sweet love *
John: Zania started with a classic Anita Baker song,
and she's been so consistent throughout this competition.
Every week she shows us why she belongs here,
shows me why I was so glad I fought for her.
* So sweet * Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
We want our artists not only to be good at singing,
but to be good at storytelling, too.
So think about what you're singing.
* It's just emotion, it's taking me over *
I relate to this song because of a breakup.
The thing that's helping me get through
is just constantly singing.
* In the words of a broken heart it's just emotion *
* Taken me over *
* Tied up in sorrow *
* Lost in my soul * * I'm lost in my soul *
* But if you don't come back *
The winner of this battle is Zania.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* I'd never, no, no, stop loving you *
The way you end it is missing something.
Yeah. So you think, would Gladys end it like that?
There's got to be something where she can
* Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bum! *
* If I were your woman *
Kelly: Zania was incredible.
Her voice commands your attention.
She's definitely one to kind of freak out about.
* Here's what I'd do *
She's sang it like she meant it,
like she wrote it, like it came from her soul.
* Neve-e-er *
John: I am so excited to start plotting out
what we're gonna do in the live shows with Zania.
Who knew vocal coaching from Snoop Dogg was the secret?
Exactly.
John: She's clearly such a gifted, soulful artist.
And I just want to make sure I don't do anything
to mess her up.
Daly: This next artist wasn't on Team Legend from the start,
but she has a place there now.
Let's see how it began for indie artist Ryleigh Modig.
Ryleigh: Growing up,
I feel like music was a really good outlet for me.
Being gay and knowing that I was different,
I've struggled with anxiety and depression.
After I came out, I lost a lot of friends.
Everybody turning against you,
obviously, that is awful for your mental health.
If I could tell myself one thing,
it would just be to live your truth.
* Let's just let it go *
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: I didn't turn for Ryleigh in the blinds.
She sang Billie Eilish, and she did a really good job,
but I just didn't all the way feel compelled to turn for her.
But she's continued to show me that I made a mistake.
She is really cool, really impressive.
And her personality comes through in the way she sings.
And I'm really excited to work with Ryleigh.
* I want to love me *
* The way that you love me *
Nick: I think Ryleigh just has such a cool tone
and cool vibe.
Her song choices are always interesting.
* Someone like me *
Nick: She's deeper than just a great vocalist.
She's got something to say, a story to tell,
and she's the kind of artist that I know
is going to write amazing songs.
I love my team!
Daly: Coaches, let me remind you,
Ryleigh is available to steal.
I'll go, too.
I got my second chance.
John.
Daly: John Legend steals Ryleigh Modig! Whoo!
John: I won a three-button steal for Ryleigh.
Whoo! She deserved to keep going, and I'm so happy
she's gonna keep going with Team Legend.
I am so excited
to work with Team Legend.
They are ready for the lives.
They're a diverse, interesting group.
I think all the other coaches need to watch out.
Daly: Now that you're all caught up on John's playoff team,
let's see how our coaches stay in touch with past artists.
You're my absolute first person I've ever turned for.
Oh, my gosh.
Daly: Brynn Cartelli, you did it!
Kelly: Seeing my artists from my teams grow
and become this artist right in front of you
has been one of the most rewarding things,
being a part of this show.
My first season winner, actually,
she just wrote an incredible song
that I begged her to put on her record,
but she, like, really wants me to sing it,
so it's going on mynext record.
I love keeping in touch with the artists.
Jake Hoot -- we really clicked,
and he's such a great songwriter as well.
* I would've loved you, would've loved you *
Kelly: It's such a cool thing to, like, turn your chair
for someone and believe in them
and then get to work with them later on as well.
**
Nick.
Ohh!
Nick: Watching your artists get better as they go
throughout the different stages of the show
is one of the most inspiring things.
These artists -- a lot of them are learning for the first time
or experiencing for the first time on a stage this big.
It just makes me feel more and more inspired
to get in and work harder myself.
Actually, I'm going to pick Blake.
Nick: Toneisha, who was actually on Blake's team,
and went to the final three.
And I said, "It'd be incredible to get Toneisha
as a part of my group of singers live.
And so she came on and did "SNL" with me.
I'm so proud of all the people I've worked with
and the steps they've taken as artists.
It's great to see what happens kind of
life after "The Voice."
You too. Excited to work with you.
It is -- the pleasure's all mine.
John: I love that so many of my artists
are pursuing their careers.
They're releasing new songs, performing out there.
I'm so happy. Thank you so much.
You're my first team member. I'm so happy.
I keep in touch with Maelyn.
I keep in touch with John Holiday
and Tamara Jade, and they send me music
and -- and ask me for advice.
John Legend.
Yeah! Whoo!
John: I'm so proud of the drive
that so many of my former team members exude.
I say former, though.
I really mean, they're still team members,
they're still part of Team Legend.
And I think my heart goes out to Blake.
Yes!
Seeing these artists grow from the first time
they step on the stage in the blind auditions,
and when you see somebody go from the beginning
all the way to the end in that finale, I mean,
that's the most gratifying thing you can ask for.
Thank you so much. Congratulations, guys.
We'll make you proud. We'll make you proud.
When I think back over the years, you know,
I've made a lot of friends as a coach on this show
with artists that I've worked with.
And I still keep in touch with a lot of them today.
On the road, in Nashville,
I still see a lot of these people that I've worked with.
[ Cheers and applause ]
They're still a part of my life.
I've taken a lot of them out on tour with me.
I just feel an obligation to help them
get the best opportunities that are there in the moment.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
As a "Voice" coach, there's never a bad day at the office,
but for two of our coaches,
the job is especially meaningful.
People ask me all the time,
what's the greatest thing that has happened for you
since you've been on "The Voice"?
I...am the king of "The Voice"!
That's a no-brainer, right? I met my fiancée here.
[ Ding! ] Did somebody say fashion?
It's hard to resist Gwen Stefani.
I let you have him. Did you really?
You did? Yes.
No, he didn't! Like, don't you let him manipulate that.
Blake: You know, here's this iconic rock star
coming to be a coach on "The Voice"
in a black minivan.
That was cool to me.
It's never good when your girlfriend blocks you.
[ Laughter ]
This brings it to a whole new level.
Blake: I love it when she's here.
She brings a very complicated
element of competition, for me in particular.
But I love that. I love the challenge.
Blake's my best friend.
If I ever have to tap in for an emergency,
he's gonna help me. Ha!
Blake: Just knowing that she's there and she has my back
is pretty cool.
[ Grunts ] [ Engine starts ]
Come on. [ Smooches ]
How'd you do that?
If you would have told me back in 1996
that Gwen Stefani was gonna be my girlfriend,
I would have laughed you out of the room.
You get me, you get him. You know what I'm saying?
I would have thought you were crazy.
[ Grunts ] What is that?
You wanna beer?
Saying it right now, I almost bust out laughing.
That's how ridiculous it is.
Hold on one second.
What are you doing? I really want her to be on my team.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Well, Blake is no stranger when it comes to building
a strong playoff team.
Let's see which incredible singers
Blake picked for this season's live shows.
Blake: You know, these other coaches are just
constantly messing around every season.
I take this serious. That's why I win a lot.
I am the winningest coach in "Voice" history.
I'm gonna do it again this season.
Daly: The first artist to make it onto Team Blake this season
was R&B soul singer Cam Anthony.
I grew up in North Philly, Philadelphia.
I would get a lot of my influence, like, from music
from those days where they would have
the boom box in the middle of the street.
I started recording, like, videos.
And I put up "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars.
* I should have bought you flowers *
I think it got 8 million views and then, boom-boom,
I was just all over the place after that.
I performed at the White House,
worked with Dr. Dre, and then I got stuck,
wasn't able to really put anything out.
* I don't want to be here if I can't be with you *
* Toniiiiiight *
[ Cheering ]
Beautiful.
I will not pick anybody else
that's in his lane musically,
so I'm just hoping that you could possibly
send into his eyeballs
the mother vibe.
I'll give you vibes.
Blake. Yes!
Blake: I think that meant a lot to him,
and he took a chance on me, and I've stood by my word,
and I've kept the lane open for him.
And he's kept his end of the deal,
which is he knocks it out of the park
every time he gets on the stage.
* I'd spend 10,000 hours *
Blake: He sang "10,000 Hours" in the battles
in front of Dan + Shay, the artists who sing that song.
Did you grow up singing in church? I did.
I can hear it, definitely, in your voice.
Thank you. Unbelievable.
Well, I hope we get to do it justice.
* I'd spend 10,000 hours and 10,000 more *
* Oh, if that's what it takes *
To learn that sweet heart of yours * Blake: He did it with confidence.
It was like it was his song.
* I'm gonna love yo-o-oooou *
You really seem to sing with passion and fire and conviction.
I love Cam. He is brilliant.
I wish I could coach him.
You look like you were born to do that.
Thank you.
* It's a new dawn, it's a new day *
Hey! * It's a new li-i-ife *
* It's a new dawn * Blake: In the knockouts,
he blew the other coaches away.
Oh, my God. * For me *
[ Scatting ]
* Oh, I'm feelin' good *
Blake: And I don't think it was until that moment
that everybody realized what a threat he is
to the rest of the competition.
* Yeaah! *
* I'm *
* Feeling *
* Feeling good *
Cam, I just sang that song
in a pretty big moment in my life,
at the inauguration.
And I heard things I was jealous of that you did
that I would have never thought to do.
Daly: This next artist is a blast from Blake's past.
Let's look back at Pete Mroz's "Voice" journey.
Pete: I am a sales rep for men's golf apparel.
I have a mobile van.
Customers will see the guitar hanging there,
and they'll be like, "Hey, man, do you really play that thing?"
I'm like, "Yeah."
It's very difficult to leave my family.
But out on the road, this is how I put food on the table.
Love you, guys. Go get it out there.
This show is such an amazing opportunity
to show my family, especially my sons,
that you never stop chasing your dreams.
* No, I can't find my way home *
Blake: When I turned my chair around
and saw Pete standing there,
I had no idea who the guy was.
He was a complete stranger to me.
I just thought he was a great singer.
* And I just ain't got the time *
I sang under a name Pete Mitchell.
I know -- Oh -- Oh, my God. And I was a -- I was in this group --
Wow! I was in this group called The Young Riders.
I was in a group also called the Young Riders with Pete.
Oh, my God.
I just didn't recognize the guy. I'm sorry.
You were in a group with him,
and he doesn't remember you?! Well -- No --
I haven't seen this guy in 25 years!
Oh, my God.
I gotta go with the old cowboy.
Yes! My man Pete!
Blake: I loved hearing Pete sing back then.
And he was always a little bluesy.
He was country, but he also loved
a lot of different kinds of music.
So I'm not surprised to hear now
he's really not doing country music.
He's -- He's doing his own thing.
Pete: * When the road gets dark *
* And you can no longer see *
Sounds so natural -- just the texture in your voice
is -- is super inspiring, man. It's awesome. Well, thank you.
* Just let my love throw a spark *
Blake: Every time Pete gets on the stage, he's delivered.
Sing it, Pete!
You were a great singer 25 years ago
when we were in Young Riders together,
and you're still a great singer... Thank you.
...and I thought you did a killer job.
The winner of this battle is Pete.
[ Cheers and applause ]
For all I knew, he was dead.
And he ended up on the show? Yeah.
Blake, you're a damn fool. [ Laughter ]
"Hey, man, what are you doing here? I thought you was dead."
That's the greatest comeback of all time, isn't it?
Whoo!
* Before you go *
* Was there something I could have said *
* To make it all stop hurting? *
* Kills me how your mind could make you feel so worthless *
Blake: The fact that he's back and he's on the show
and he ended up on my team --
I'm having a blast working with this guy.
* Before you go *
[ Cheers and applause ] Daly: Let's check out
this standout performance from Season 2
that still impresses Blake to this day.
* Brother, she's all *
* Country *
* From her cowboy boots to her down-home roots *
Blake: RaeLynn, when she's sang "She's Country" by Jason Aldean,
I just remember all the attitude
coming out of this kid on stage,
and you knew this girl was gonna be around for a long time.
* She ain't afraid to stay *
Blake: Just thinking of that performance
and flash forward a few years later
to know she had this big hit on country radio --
that's why I love being a part of this show,
to see those things come together.
* Country *
* I'm nothin' but country *
**
* It's all about the country *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Let's look at the remainder of Blake's live playoff team.
Jordan Matthew Young's work ethic
has been a constant in his life.
Let's see how it all started.
Jordan: I grew up definitely in a blue-collar family.
We had a big family business doing custom log homes.
My dad taught me everything about what it is to work hard,
and when it comes to music, I had the exact same mindset.
I joined a rock 'n' roll band
and, you know, completely changed my entire life.
* I'll put this cloud behind me *
* That's how the man designed me *
* To ride the wind *
Blake: Jordan auditioned for this show
with a classic Keith Whitley song.
* I'm no stranger to the rain *
* Oh, no *
You got a-a deeper baritone-sounding voice,
you know, and that gives you your own spot.
You don't sound like anybody else.
Blake: Now it's hard for me to imagine him
singing a song like that because I've seen him kind of
take a complete left turn from there.
* In a world that what we want *
* Is only what we want until it's ours *
* And I'm *
Blake: And Jordan's battle round is really when I realized
how powerful of a vocalist he is.
This guy can really step up to the plate and deliver.
* Angels *
Blake, I-I would say Jordan has a shot
to make it all the way to the end of this.
Thank you.
* She never mentions the word addiction *
That intro line should be more psychedelic hippie.
Totally, yeah. Think of me, man,
when you open their minds up.
You know what I'm saying?
* Oh, yeah, she talks to angels *
* They call her out *
* Ooh *
* Yeah, they call her out * Blake: Jordan, I think he's got an incredible voice.
Every single time he sings, it's great.
* Don't you know that they call her out * There was absolutely no doubt
that this guy deserves to be in this competition
and to go to the live playoffs.
* By her name *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Daly: Finally, young pop artist Anna Grace
is new to Team Blake... She's my best friend.
...and she's been through so much just to get to this point.
Anna: When I was 17 years old,
It was the first time I got really, really sick.
It was a blood infection.
It caused me to go into septic shock.
The doctors told my parents
that I might not make it through the night.
I remember thinking in that moment,
if I make it through this,
I'm not gonna be scared
to sing in front of people anymore.
* Seem to notice *
* I'm not here *
* I'm just a mirror *
Blake: Anna Grace was a very popular artist
in the blind auditions.
She did Billie Eilish.
She had four chairs turn around.
* I had to go *
I'm gonna pick Kelly.
Oh, my gosh!
* You shrug, and it's the worst *
* Who truly stuck the knife in first? * Blake: She's an incredible vocalist.
I think she far exceeds
the kind of singers that normally venture
into that singer-songwriter territory.
* If I die young *
That was almost me,
and one of the lines that just really, you know,
hits me every time is, "Lord, make me a rainbow.
I'll shine down on my mother." * I'll shine down on my mother *
Because me and my mom are so close.
She was with me every single day.
I remember laying in that bed and just being like,
[Voice breaking] "If something happened to me,
what would happen to my mom?"
The story is amazing because you overcame.
Yeah.
* But I've had *
* Just enough time * John: Anna, I loved, especially when she sounded
so floaty and ethereal in some of those higher notes.
That's a really cool part of her voice.
* Ohh, ohh *
Pretty.
* If I die young *
* Lay me down * Blake: That's what's impressed me the most about how her,
is how versatile she can be,
that how, no matter what she does,
she still sounds like Anna.
People like you are really important
to have on this show because you're so different.
[ Whoosh ] Daly: Whoa! I'll take her.
Wait! What?! I'll take Anna!
That is the sound of a steal from Blake Shelton!
I think you deserve a chance to go to the lives
and prove to everybody what you can do.
Thank you so much.
Blake: My team's turned out to be a little bit pop.
It's rock. It's indie. It's country. It's bluesy.
It's all over the map, and I love it.
Team Blake is hot because we're on fire.
So don't be messing with Team Blake
'cause you'll get burned.
Daly: Now let's look back at how Season 3 winner, Cassadee Pope,
moved Blake with this live show performance.
* How dare you? *
* I miss you, oh *
* They say I'll be okay * Blake: When Cassadee Pope sang "Over You"...
* But I'm not going to * ...it was one of the greatest moments
that I can remember as a coach on this show,
for me, personally.
The song means so much to me.
* Ever get *
Blake: She texted and asked if she could do the song.
* Over you * I think she actually said, "I promise I won't mess it up."
I really think, looking back, that performance
is what ended up winning the show for her.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
Alright, well, now that you're all up to speed
on who's heading to the live playoffs,
let's take a look at the talented artists you voted for
in our heated four-way knockout.
And then, of course, tune in next week
to find out who you picked to move on.
First, let's take a look
at country singer Emma Caroline from Team Blake.
* If we burn it down and it takes all night *
* It's a slow burn *
You have more of a mountain sounding voice,
which I love, by the way.
Wow, what a very sweet, soft tone that this girl has.
In the battles, I learned that,
wow, this girl's really a very effortless
but accurate vocalist at the same time. * And I might never get there but I'm gonna try *
* If it's 10,000 hours or the rest of my life *
* I'm gonna love you *
Blake: That was a tough challenge for her, I know,
but I also knew that I had my save in my pocket.
Okay, Emma.
Daly: Whoa, we got a save!
Why'd you have to do that to me? Yeah, way to make her sweat.
I wanted to scare some stage presence into you, okay?
You did, you did it.
Your voices just floats. It's unbelievable.
Don't hold nothing in. Let it become natural.
Your flow, your singing, your movement.
Will you -- That's beautiful.
Yeah.
* Oh, but I'll be alright *
* As long as there's light from a neon moon, yeah *
Blake: I need somebody representing
some hardcore mainstream country music.
So I -- It's always hard to make these decisions.
But the winner of this knockout...
[ Laughter ] ...is Emma.
Daly: Nick's four-way knockout artist
was pop soul singer Devan Blake Jones.
* What if nothing ever will change? *
That was phenomenal.
I think these other coaches are absolutely insane
for not turning their chairs.
Nick: I felt it. I hit my button.
And the first real kind of challenge I gave him
was going up against Dana Monique.
Devan, I think that you should feel confident.
I get the sense that just, generally,
this challenge has weighed on you a bit.
And I can see that, right now,
you're even a bit emotional,
and it's okay to be emotional.
You got it. Let that happen.
[ Sighs ]
Dana: * Yeah, yeah *
* Lock the door *
* Throw out the key *
I feel like I mishandled this pairing,
and I'm kicking myself for it.
Daly: Whoa!
Devan Blake Jones, get back here!
Nick: There's no way I was letting Devan go.
He just has so much more in him that I was hoping to pull out.
I want to keep working with you.
Thank you so much.
You got to give us a little bit
of body language. Okay.
You've got to command that. You know what I'm sayin'?
I feel you.
When it came time for that four-way knockout, wow.
Did he ever own it.
* Just stop your crying, it's a sign of the times *
You are like a different person in this performance.
Thank you. And it blew my mind.
Your best vocal performance we've heard from you so far.
Thank you so much.
Daly: 17-year-old Carolina Rial represented Team Legend.
* 'Cause you're all I need *
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: What a tour de force that performance was.
Your range is just exquisite.
Your control was insane.
* You said that you could let it go *
* And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody *
* You used to know *
* But you didn't have to cut me *
Daly: Whoa!
Carolina, come back! We got a save! Whoa!
John: It felt like picking her for the four-way knockouts
was the right move because you want somebody
that can deliver those big pop moments.
Obviously, the lower notes are a little more challenging.
If you kind of talk the line a little bit,
you can kind of throw off the line
without putting the pressure on yourself
to sing all those low notes.
If you put that feeling into your performance,
America will make the right decision.
* I feel stupid when I see sing *
* Nobody's listening to me *
* Nobody listening *
Carolina, that was wonderful. Thank you.
I felt every single emotion. I could tell you felt it, too.
Send her to the lives.
Daly: Finally, from Team Kelly,
was world traveler Savanna Woods.
* In your head, in your head *
Kelly: Savanna in the blinds -- like, anybody come out here,
like, nailing some Cranberries,
I'm just like boom all day long.
I love a creepy kind of vibe.
Yeah. I love Billie Eilish, Fiona Apple.
I think that sultry kind of sound is cool.
* Thunder only happens when it's raining *
Yes! Daly: Whoa! We got a save!
Kelly: I was so excited to save her.
I think she can hang in a four-way knockout.
* Black hole sun *
I thought I was watching the end of a Spider-Man movie.
Man, like, big.
Like, motion picture, like, soundtrack.
* Black hole sun, won't you come *
* And wash away the rain? *
Savanna, you're insane.
You're such a cool artist.
You're just so rock 'n' roll and rad.
I can't wait to see what you do next.
Daly: Tune in to our first live show next week
to see who America voted through from our four-way knockout.
And now everyone's favorite --
let's take a look at this season's
never-before-seen footage of our coaches.
These are good ASMR sounds. Y'all watch ASMR?
Is it common for you? You are into that.
He's really into it. He's not joking. I love it.
Oh, my God. This?
Yo, he's into it.
What are you filming there?
What do you think you're filming? Huh?
Daly: And sitting in for Kelly,
country and pop superstar Kelsea Ballerini!
Thank God it's not Kelly!
Wow. For once, you got me.
I'm calling Kelly Clarkson --
casual Sunday thing to do.
Looking tanned and rested. Yes.
Nick: We missed you. Does my hair look beachy?
Yes. Yes. Yeah, I-I wasn't at the beach.
It looks... Man: And marker.
Aah! [ Laughter ]
Wow. There's a lot of cameras.
Woman: Yeah.
I love it.
Grab my best angle.
Thanks so much. You're welcome.
So nice.
This show -- I never experience
the kind of love on this show.
They put boxes under your feet.
Cranberry juice. It's great.
Kelly: If singing, talking and -- [ Laughs ]
Sorry.
[ Clears throat ] [ Laughs ]
[ Laughing ] This one's my favorite one.
[ Chuckles ]
**
They playin' secret Snoop Dogg songs in the cut.
I got a guy named Andrew
that I stole from Nick's team.
Mm.
One of the Jonas Brothers, huh?
Yeah. The worst coach that we have ever had. [ Laughs ]
So, I heard that Blake was, uh, you know,
being not so polite about his fellow coach.
Is that accurate?
I-I'd say he don't play fair.
Yeah, it's because he's insecure,
and he's feeling old and out of touch.
Shay: [ Whispers ] Blake. [ Laughs ]
Wait a minute. Can we have just a saber?
Little lightsaber. Yah.
Blake: Oh, we're taking -- Man: Yeah, we're gonna do a...
Kelsea: Am I in this? ...our family photo.
Yes, Kelsea, you're in this. Get in here, Kelsea.
You're locked in. We claim you.
You're ours. You're like that Christmas
where somebody brought their girlfriend no one knew.
[ Laughs ]
Alright, let's do this. Anyway, I quit.
[ Laughs ] Wait a minute!
We didn't finish! Wrap it up.
Who's gonna take it? Guys, we're not finished.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Road to Lives --
10th Anniversary Edition!"
We've had some amazing coach performances,
over the years, and this season is no different.
Now enjoy a special performance of our coaches
taking on an '80s hit.
**
[ Blake chuckles ]
That's a good one.
Mm. [ Chuckles ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: Wow!
Aw.
Oh!
How could you top that, my friend?
Blake: It's adorable what just happened on stage.
Nick: We can do great things together.
I love Nick Jonas, y'all.
John: What's not to love? Did you see Nick?
He's back!
[ Distorted ] Do you know the Rick Astley song?
The Rick Astley song.
Do you know the Rick Astley song?
[ "Together Forever" plays ]
**
* If there's anything you need *
* All you got to do is say *
* You know you satisfy everything in me *
* We shouldn't waste a single day *
* So don't stop me falling *
* It's destiny calling *
* A power I just can't deny *
* It's never changing *
* Can't you hear me? I'm saying *
* I want you for the rest of my life *
* Together forever and never to part *
* Together forever, we two *
* And don't you know I would move heaven and earth *
* To be together forever with you *
**
* So don't stop him falling, it's destiny calling *
* A power you just can't deny *
* It's never changing *
* Can't you hear him, he's saying *
* I want you for the rest of my life *
* Together forever and never to part *
* Together forever, we two *
* And don't you know I would move heaven and earth *
* To be together forever with you *
* Ahh, ahh *
* Together forever and never to part *
* Together forever, we two *
* And don't you know I would move heaven and earth *
* To be together forever with you *
[ Sound distorts ]
**
Hey, Blake. It's good to be back.
Are you okay?
**
[ Ding! ]
**
So, not only have Blake and I been here since day one,
but so many of our crew have also.
We are one big happy family here at "The Voice,"
and without our crew,
literally, none of this would be possible.
**
I've been a coach on this show since the very beginning,
but so has a lot of people on this crew.
A lot of people behind the scenes have been here,
and it's great to have all those familiar faces.
It's literally like a family here.
Blakey! Let's roll, cowboy! John, Kelly!
Kelly: Seeing all the crew and everybody
that has built this show from the ground up
and now being accepted into that family,
that's the coolest thing.
And just coming to work every day
and loving who you're working with.
Man: Coaches, places, please.
In four, three, two.
John: I love that there's been such a continuous team here.
A lot of the folks that are here now
were here 10 years ago.
I love that continuity
and that legacy and that history
that so many of our crew members bring to this experience.
My man. What's up? How's it going, Nick.
Pretty good. How are you?
Team Nick. Let's go, baby. Come on.
[ Sighs ] So cool.
I get to work with amazing artists
and great people behind the scenes, as well.
John: People trust each other,
take care of each other, love each other,
and I think that's a great vibe.
And it makes coming to work not feel like work.
Cameras up, everybody. We are seconds away.
Here we go! Nick: Between all of us coaches, we all love this job.
We genuinely love working together,
even though we play up some of this butting of the heads.
It's almost like when you leave home to come here,
you're coming home, because these are people
that I've spent a lot of time with the last 10 years,
and it's a bond there that you can't replace.
To 10 years, everybody. Cheers.