It's the last day of blinds, we're about to fill our teams up
and you need to make sure you know how to celebrate.
Okay. "My team is full."
You have to say that. I'm loud.
Voluminous. Yes.
I'm gonna, "My team is full!" Yeah.
[ "Full" echoing ] Wow.
[ Horns honk ]
[ Birds screech ]
[ Echoing continues ]
[ High-pitched tone plays ]
Wow. With gusto. It was nice.
You got to go big. That's phenomenal.
Yeah. That might be a little much, but I would say,
be yourself -- whatever the spirit moves you.
Yeah, thank you. Kind of advice is that?
It's real advice. She is a rookie. Tell her how to do this.
And I think being herself has got her where she is.
You literally have to get up there
and make a big deal out of this.
So, milk it. Yeah.
Okay.
My ear is deaf.
That was happening before today, so...
[ Laughter ]
Yeah! This is crazy.
* Yeah * * Lift your hands *
I'm Aaron Hines. I'm from San Antonio, Texas.
* Whoo, yeah * * Yeah *
Growing up, my mom would take us to church,
and I remember just being kind of blown away
by the musicians there.
John...
John Legend has played such an instrumental part
in who I am as an artist.
My first time performing for a real audience
was eighth-grade talent show, was a John Legend song.
I was so nervous.
I remember the intro to "Ordinary People" starting,
and then I closed my eyes.
I just remember all of the nerves disappearing.
**
And now one thing that I do is sing at weddings.
One of the songs that I sing is "All of Me."
I studied music performance in college.
I led for a while at church.
When being done with that job
and thinking about where I wanted to go next,
I remember getting a call from my mom.
She's like, "Okay, well, I just left the doctor,
and I found out I have breast cancer."
I remember hanging up the phone,
and it was like a weight hit me.
My immediate thought was, "I got to go.
I don't know what I'm going to do,"
but I just know I needed to be there.
And my mom -- she wanted me to keep focusing on music.
**
[ Voice breaking ] My mom has been my hope for humanity...
and the reminder of the why.
She's always been the why.
I-I remember for like the -- the year and a half
that she was going through it,
every call I got, my heart would drop
'cause I was thinking it was gonna be the --
the call that she wasn't there anymore.
**
[ Sniffling ]
**
Yeah.
My mom's staying strong. It's pretty amazing.
I was cleared October of this past year. Yeah.
So I am breast-cancer-free, so...
Say it again. Say it again for the people in the back.
I am breast-cancer-free. [ Chuckles ]
Knowing that my mom is watching just makes me excited
and motivated to be the best I can be.
Just go out there and give it your all. Yeah.
I am so proud of you.
John Legend -- I have grown up with him.
This is honestly a full-circle moment.
But I would be beyond excited to work with any of those coaches.
Daly: Give it up for our coaches... [ Cheers and applause ]
...Kelly Clarkson, John Legend...
Aaron: A chair turn would be... Daly: ...Blake Shelton...
...the representation of just all the hard work I've put in.
Okay. Okay.
I know the teams are starting to fill up,
but I'm going to give it everything I have.
I'm caffeinated! I feel good!
John: So excited! So excited!
One more person. I know. I have one more.
I'm gonna fill up today.
**
* Hhmmm *
* Balloons are deflated * All right.
* And I guess they look lifeless like me *
* We miss you on your side of the bed *
* Ooooo * Ooh.
* And I still got your things here *
* They stare at me like souvenirs *
* Don't wanna let you out my head *
* Just like the day that I met you *
* Day I thought forever *
* You said that you love me *
* But that'll last for never *
* It's cold outside *
* When you walked out my life *
* Why you walk out my life? *
* And I * [ Cheers and applause ]
* Get like this every time *
* And on these days that feel like you and me *
* Heartbreak anniversary *
* And I *
* Remember every time * [ Laughs ]
* On these days that feel like you and me *
* Heartbreak anniversary *
* Ohh *
Whoo! * Do you ever, do you ever *
* Do you ever think of me? *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo! Whoo!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
All four coaches.
[ Laughs ] Yes!
Four-chair turn!
[ Cheers and applause continue ] [ Laughs ]
Hello! Welcome to "The Voice." What is your name?
I'm Aaron Hines. I'm from San Antonio, Texas.
Yes! I knew Kelly was gonna scream.
Yeah. [ Chuckles ] [ Screams ]
I love your voice.
You just sounded like you knew
what you wanted to do with the song.
You went out there and executed it beautifully.
So I got to tell you this, I can't tell you
how many times I've sang "All of Me" at, like, weddings.
Oh! Oh, no!
Sing a little bit for us.
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ] Alright.
Yes!
* 'Cause all of me *
* Loves all of you *
* All your curves and all your edges *
Let's -- Let's go.
Mm. This moment is crazy.
I'll let these other coaches discuss
what they would have to offer to you. [ Laughter ]
I'm feeling very confident.
I promise I love you, too.
I love your voice.
It was very moving.
A lot of people feel like you have to wail.
I think you did a really great job of being, like,
sincere and intimate, but also giving us big notes.
We'd work together well.
Obviously, I've navigated a competition before, so, like...
Navigated.
I am your Magellan for the show.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
I almost hit my button as soon as you opened your mouth
because your tone stopped me dead in my tracks. Wow.
I was very excited.
I loved the runs -- they were super clean.
I think you should pick my team. Yes! Hey!
Yeah. Thank you, wow.
Probably wondering why you would choose the country guy
to -- to be your coach. Okay.
Oh, this is where he plays this part -- Oh, here goes.
"Oh, I don't know why you'd pick little old me."
I don't know if you happened to, uh, catch Season 20.
John: Ah! Oh, my God. I did. I did.
I don't know if I was the obvious choice
for Cam, either... Yeah.
...but that worked out pretty well.
[ Laughter ] Oh, my God.
And this is about you, a-and I'm worried for you. Okay.
Because Kelly has a big connection to you,
I guess -- you're both from Texas.
That's the reason, I guess, to choose her,
even though she abandoned her home state years ago...
What?! ...and never returned again.
I have family in Texas! What?!
That's even sadder, isn't it?
[ Laughter ]
I mean, the commute is rough.
I don't work there. That was funny.
Two things about John Legend. [ Laughter ]
I think part of the reason that
he has such a connection with you
is because he talks so damn loud.
Oh, my. And you probably do feel it
in your chest. I do it because Blake can't hear.
Honest. That's true.
Alright. I do the same for my father-in-law,
who's in his 80s...
and I do it for Blake.
The other thing -- he always has is artists sing his songs
because he gets paid.
Congratulations. You made a little extra money today.
And then that leaves us with Ariana Grande...
Oh, yeah, here we go.
...who has never won this show.
I've never lost, either. [ Cheers and applause ]
She heard your voice and wanted to push her button for you. [ Chuckles ]
She just wasn't confident enough in you.
That is not what I said. [ Laughter ]
I, on the other hand, pushed my button
the second I knew that I wanted you on my team. You were last!
The second I --
The second that I decided that I wanted you on my team --
He was last. Last. He was last. He was last.
Once I make my decision, I go with it. Ohh.
If you choose me, we can celebrate
in front of the Blake's Win Cam.
It's a camera.
We all have cameras. [ Laughter ]
If you pick Blake,
you get to take a photo in a camera.
How does that help you survive this game of singing?
It's so tasking on your vocal chords... Yes.
...and I just happen to have this...
Oh, no. Here we go.
...lunch box filled with lozenges and teas
that will help you
prevent swelling of your -- the vocal cords.
And that's what this is all about.
Thank you. Yes. John: You got to pick somebody.
Who are you going to pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
[ Audience chanting "John" ]
I love this! Turn it up!
Alright. Who is he gonna pick?
Come on, man.
I pick...
[ Shouting continues ]
Oh, man!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the final night of the blind auditions.
Who are you going to pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Mnh!
I pick...
All right, who is he gonna pick?
I'mma go with Kelly.
* How you like me now? * [ Screaming ] Oh, my God!
* How you like me now? * Oh, my God!
* How you like me now? * Oh!
Aaron -- I loved his voice so much.
I think it's really intimate.
His runs are so pretty and fluid.
I was so shocked he picked me.
But he's San Antonio, Texas. What up? Yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Four-chair turn. Just saying.
Yes, Kelly! Yes! John: Aaron Hines is great.
I was really impressed by him, thought I had a good chance,
but maybe the Texas connection got him.
We were all surprised you picked Kelly. Yeah.
What about all the John Legend songs at the weddings? I felt like
she got me artistically, so that was why.
And then there's Texas. Yeah. And then there's Texas.
That was such a fun plot twist.
[ Chuckling ] I did not see that coming.
Remember that time I won the four-chair turn?!
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
Man: Alright, studio audience,
please take a seat in your chairs.
Me and you are almost finished, little buddy.
I know! You gonna be sad when
your team's full? Yeah.
I have only one spot left. I can't believe it.
I wasn't ready for this to happen so quickly.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Oh.
[ Harmonizing ] * Ahhhh *
* Ooooo *
* Mmmmm *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Ain't got no tears in my body *
* I ran out, but, boy, I like it *
* I like it, I like it *
* We're way too fly to partake in all this hate *
* We out here vibin', we're vibin' *
Whoo! * We're vibin' *
* Comin' out *
Chelsea: * Even when it's rainin' down *
* Can't stop now *
* Can't stop so shut your mouth *
* Shut your mouth *
* And if you don't know, then now you know it, babe *
* Know it, baby *
* Right now, I'm in a state of mind *
* I wanna be in, like, all the time *
* Ain't got no tears left to cry *
* So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up *
* I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up *
* I just want you to come with me *
* We're on another mentality *
* Ain't got no tears left to cry *
* So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up *
* I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up *
* Yeah, we're turnin' it up * Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hey! All right!
**
Whoo-hoo!
Oh, my God!
I think there's an obvious reason here
why none of us turned around, okay? [ Laughter ]
This is the kindest thing you all have ever done for me.
What is your group name? Where are you from?
Tell me everything about yourselves now.
We're KCK3, a sister trio from Brandon, Mississippi.
Oh, my!
I guess this is my good side. Yes, let me sit right here.
This is my good side, too.
[ Laughter ]
Kyla: We're sisters.
My name is Kyla, and I'm 19 years old.
Chelsea: I'm Chelsea, and I'm 26.
Kaitlynn: And I'm Kaitlynn, and I'm 17.
Together: And we're KCK3.
Kyla: It's just the first letter of each of our names
and the fact that there's three of us in the group.
It took a lot of thought,
but then it didn't at the same time. [ Laughter ]
[ Vocalizing ]
Kyla: So, we've always been singing together
for as long as we can remember.
* Come on, let me see you shake your tail feather *
Our grandfather had a group with his brothers.
Our dad had a singing group with his brothers and friends.
We're the third generation.
I close my eyes when I sing.
Kaitlynn does her hand thing -- she does her hand like this. Yeah. She does that a lot.
And then Chelsea -- she's just, like, sass.
[ Laughs ]
Being the first sister trio on "The Voice" means a lot to us.
Three girls from Mississippi... Yeah.
...made it to "The Voice" stage.
That's -- That's huge. It's crazy.
First of all, I got so excited because I love harmonies.
I didn't even realize it was my song at first,
and then three notes in, I heard.
So I held back 'cause I wanted to make sure
that I wanted to hit it because I loved your voices.
It was the run. It was the run.
It was that run that went up and she went "ba-doop." * Vibin' *
I was like, "Okay, I'm done. I'm in."
[ Chuckles ]
You are the last of my slots on my team.
Whoa! You did it!
I'm excited to pick songs together.
Yeah. Thank you so much.
There are two reasons why I didn't turn around --
there is the obvious.
I am completely tired of just getting beaten up
by Ariana fans that audition... That is not true!
And then, two, I already have a group,
I want to kind of leave that lane for them.
But I think that you did a really great job,
and I can't wait to see what you do on the show.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I just wanted to leave the lane wide open
so you didn't have anything to think about
but being with Ariana.
Congratulations and welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
What's up, Blake?
I have a trio, so leaving that lane to them.
Who cares? You're gonna work with Ariana Grande.
Oh. Congratulations!
Thank you, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Oh, my God!
KCK3 -- I fell in love with their voices. Aaah!
I cannot wait to pick songs with them.
Hey! I'm so excited!
I love my team!
I think I have a very interesting team, sonically.
They all have really unique voices,
and I'm excited about the female energy.
It's my first season,
and I'm excited to dig in and help them perform
and to hopefully take them to the end.
Watch out. I'm ready for these battles.
* My *
Oh, God! [ Laughs ] [ Cheers and applause ]
* Team *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Is *
-Whoo! -Whoo!
* Full *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo! Hey!
Well played.
Your first team!
Yes! Whoa!
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God, that was awesome!
Oh, twisting the knife a little bit.
Oh, I'm sorry. No, that's my favorite GIF this season.
Oh, wow. [ Laughs ]
[ Laughter ]
**
Hey, that's your first team, Ariana!
It's my first! Yeah!
It's especially awesome 'cause you did it before Blake did
and then dropped the mic in front of him. [ Laughs ]
Blake: I only have one spot left on my team,
and I'm just waiting for that perfect artist to fill it up.
I don't know if you realize this,
but those two are also competition.
It's more fun to pick on you.
I agree. I got it coming.
Daly: Still to come...
* Said you want a good time *
Hey! Damn!
Daly: With only three spots left, it's a fight to the finish.
I see you being able to make it to the finale.
He said the word "finale." Quit helping him down there.
I was gonna pick a side, but I won't even start. Never mind.
Oh, thank God, because she's never picked my side.
Can I just have one extra person, please?
Let's bring back an old favorite!
My... ...team...
...is... ...full!
Our teams are full! They're full!
Daly: And later...
Both: * Giving him something he can feel *
Daly: ...a sneak peek at next week's epic battles.
Yeah! Whoo!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
All right, Ms. Clarkson. I'm going in on this one.
Oh, my God. Whoo!
Blake, Kelly, and I have one spot left.
I am so looking forward to filling up my team.
I'm looking for an artist that really connects.
I'm gonna fill up Team Legend, and it's gonna be great.
Alright, send us somebody good.
* I'm going to Montana to spend the winter *
Tommy: Bigfork, Montana, is one of my favorite places on the planet.
* I hear the snows are deep up there * There's so much to do here...
...so many rivers to go explore... * And the winds are cold *
...and fish to be caught, trails to hike.
* Way out there, the blues will never find me * You know, those places --
just gorgeous here and never ending exploration.
I'm Tommy Edwards, I'm 27 years old,
and I'm from Bigfork, Montana.
**
Living in Montana,
I think it's a requirement to be a fly fisherman.
I like to get out on the water
and just be alone in my head and see if you can't trick
a fish into biting a piece of plastic.
[ Laughs ]
I met my wife almost nine years ago now.
We have two amazing, beautiful young daughters.
Tommy as a father -- he's very encouraging,
very supportive.
I like to do bubbles with you, too, Lenny.
[ Laughter ]
Growing up, my dad was a business banker,
but on the weekends, we'd go jump onstage with his rock band,
and I've always just wanted to perform.
The last 9, 10 years,
I've made my living out of something I love doing.
In all the different bands that I play in,
my father and I sing in all of them together.
People ask where I learned to sing, and my only answer is him.
Tommy Sr.: I'm incredibly proud of the work he's put in,
standing up on the stage and looking at him do
what he was born to do --
I just don't know how it gets any better than that.
**
Tommy: You know, all I know is the Montana music scene,
and now I get a chance to go and do it
on one of the biggest stages I can imagine.
Man: Here we go.
John: I need somebody.
What are you waiting for?
Make me turn. [ Laughs ]
Tommy: I know the teams are starting to fill up pretty quick,
but I'm ready to kill it.
[ Cheering ] You can do it!
[ Laughs ]
**
* Now that she's back in the atmosphere *
* With drops of Jupiter in her hair *
* Hey, hey, yeah *
[ Humming softly ]
* She acts like summer and walks like rain *
* Reminds me that there's time to change *
* Hey, hey *
I like that.
* Now that she's back in the atmosphere *
* I'm afraid that she might think of me as *
* Plain ol' Jane told a story about a man *
* Who is too afraid to fly and so he never did land *
* But tell me * [ Cheers and applause ]
* Did the wind sweep you off your feet? *
* Did you finally get the chance *
* To dance along the light of day *
* Head back to the Milky Way? *
Come on, Kelly!
* And tell me, did Venus blow your mind? *
* Was it everything you wanted to find *
* And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself? *
* Na, na, na, na *
* Na na na na na na now *
* Did ya? *
* Did you finally get the chance * No!
* To dance along the light of day *
* Are you lonely *
* Looking for yourself *
* Out there *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Yeah!
[ Cheering ]
Two chairs. That's good right now.
He ripped off his mic pack!
[ Laughs ]
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Tommy Edwards.
I've been in Bigfork, Montana, for the last 10 years.
Oh, wow! Montana.
My team's filling up, and I was waiting
to hear just a little bit more range.
That's the only reason I didn't turn around,
but congratulations. Thank you so much, Kelly.
Blake: Man, I love your voice.
What I was hearing was The Black Crowes.
I'll take that all day, every day.
You sound like a straight-up rock guy to me,
and I love that you're just getting lost in the music.
And that's what it's going to take to even exist on this show
for a little while, much less make it to the finale.
You just need to be on the right team -- Blake.
And I've had a lot of success with rock artists,
and I'd love to do that again.
Let's do it, man. Come on, Tommy!
Let's do this, Tommy! Thank you, brother.
Come on, Tommy, boy!
"Tommy Boy." Good movie.
Tommy, I -- my team is full,
but I just wanted to say I loved the performance.
I love that song. I loved your interpretation of it.
You're in great hands either way.
[ Clears throat ]
Oh, I was going to pick a side, but I won't even start.
Never mind. Oh. Oh, thank God,
because she's never picked my side, so...
Welcome to "The Voice." Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You really know how to, like, make your presence felt.
And it's not always easy with rock music.
You have power. You have range.
You have that electricity that you need.
Our teams are all close to filling up.
But I would love for you to be a member of Team Legend.
Thank you so much, John.
All right, well, Tommy, who do you pick as your coach?
Come on, Tommy! Come on!
Come on my team! Come on, Tommy! Come on!
Let's do this!
Come on! He's looking at Blake.
* I wanna be somebody to someone *
Pick Blake. Yeah!
* Someone to you * Yes!
* Someone to you * [ Laughing ] Yes!
Blake: Thank God for Tommy.
* Someone to you * He's got a cool voice that
sounds like '90s rock to me.
* Someone to you * He's the perfect guy
to wrap up my Season 21 blind auditions
and -- and Team Blake is full now.
Thank you, Tommy.
We gotta go back in front of the camera. Yeah!
Tommy rocks! I'm on Blake's. I'm on Blake's.
He rocks! Whoo! I don't know that I've ever had a team
that I have more confidence in.
My team's filled with all different genres.
I got country, a singer-songwriter.
I have rock, pop, soul -- I have everything.
Now I just can't wait to get to work
with my artists in the battles.
* Someone to you * Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey!
My team is full!
Oh, yes! [ Cheers and applause ]
Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake! Blake, Blake, Blake, Blake!
Way to go.
Whoo! Doesn't work!
It doesn't work anymore.
All right, Kelly Clarkson, it's just me and you, sis.
* Just you and I *
You've got quite the team there, my old man.
Old man?! Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Hey, when you're a grandparent someday,
are you gonna have your kids call you "Grandy"?
Grandy? Come on. That's great.
Grammy Grandy Grampy.
Grandy Grande.
**
This is literally unreal.
What?! Oh, my God!
I can't -- like, are you kidding me?!
You look good!
[ Vocalizing ]
My name is Shadale, and I'm from Douglasville, Georgia.
Growing up, I always wanted to record music,
so I would go into the bathroom
and pretend like I was in the studio.
Oh, I've been in music
all the way from elementary to high school.
I sang in church.
I've been in musical theater.
Right after high school,
I was invited to travel with this group
called The Gospel People,
so I've been to Malaysia, Russia, Singapore.
We've performed everywhere.
I mean, I can say "thank you" in different languages now.
Shukran.
Kam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Xiè xiè.
Oh! Danke.[ Laughs ]
Duh!
As I was traveling around the world, I was dating,
and right in the middle of everything, I got pregnant.
It wasn't something that I planned.
I knew what I had to do,
and that was to take care of my child.
I was a single mom, and I --
I didn't have many options. [ Chuckles ]
My skill set is limited
because all I've done was music.
That was really rocky.
But eventually I found my balance
and do corporate bands on the weekend.
We sing for weddings, businesses,
and I do food delivery servicing during the week
so I can take her with me sometimes. Ah, ah!
Can I deliver the food? Yes!
Put your seatbelt on. Okay.
If I see one of those chairs turn for me,
I know my daughter -- she's going to be screaming
from the top of her lungs.
Hi, Jujube! Hi!
[ Laughter ]
Oh, I know!
Shadale is an awesome mom.
She's there reading to her. Ah!
She spends quality time with her daughter. Oh, good job!
I really love you so much. I wish you'd come home.
Oh, thank you. Oh! You got this.
Oh! You got this, Mommy.
Oh, thank you, baby! [ Chuckles]
It's on, John.
It's on, Ms. Clarkson.
Shadale: I know the teams are filling up,
but all I got to do is get on that stage
and show the coaches what I have to offer.
[ Cheers and applause ] Go!
* Ohhhh *
* I got a condo in Manhattan *
* Baby boy, what's happening *
* You and your all invited *
Yeah! * So gon' and get to clappin' *
* You got it if you want it *
* Got, got it if you want it *
* Said you got it if you want it *
* Take my wallet if you want it now *
* Jump in the Cadillac * Yeah!
* Boy, let's put some miles on it *
* Anything you want just to put a smile on you *
* You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all *
* I'm gonna give it to you *
* Gold jewelry shining so bright *
* Strawberry champagne on ice *
* Lucky for you, that's what I like *
* That's what I like, lucky for you that's what I like *
* That's what I like * * That's what I like *
* Said you want a good time *
Wow! * Well, here I am, baby, here I am, baby *
Yeah!
* Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby *
* What you tryna do *
* Gold jewelry shining bright *
* Strawberry champagne on ice *
* Uh oh *
Dang! * Lucky for you that's what I like *
* Oh ooo * Hey!
* Sex by the fire at night *
* Oooo * [ Laughs ]
* That's what I like, yeah *
* Ohhh oooo *
[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!
Yes!
[ Cheering ] Whoo!
Hello. Who are you?
[ Laughs ] I'm Shadale.
I currently live in Douglasville, Georgia.
Sadly, my team is full and I can't get this button to work,
even though you would be the one that I'd be goin',
"Can I just have one extra person, please?" Oh! [ Laughs ]
Ariana was looking over here at me, like,
"Can you believe this?" Her team is full, too,
so you've got the equivalent of a four-chair turn, though.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you.
[ Cheering ] Whoo!
What an amazing vocal technician you are.
You're sustaining pure gorgeous with vibrato notes
were some of my favorite parts.
So, welcome to the show. You're in great hands.
Thank you. Thank you. [ Chuckles ]
Not only were you able to sing your butt off,
but you came up here and put on a show,
and it was so much fun.
It energized this place.
I feel bad they couldn't turn for you.
So jealous. What did you do?!
Not -- Not that bad because I want you on Team Legend.
I see you being able to make it to the finale on this show.
Whoa. Quit helping him down there!
He said the word "finale."
He don't need help. He's John Legend.
Okay, I don't know if you remember, like,
before we were all turned around, the music hadn't started,
and I, like, was losing my mind -- I was screaming.
'Cause Jesus told me. You brought Jesus into this?!
I never leave Jesus out, John. Oh, okay, okay, okay. Ohh!
I felt like I was watching, like, a mix of
Bruno Mars with Beyoncé.
Sassy and confident, but it was also, like, kind of witty.
I think you're going to be fun as hell to watch on this show.
It's time. Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Dramatic music plays ]
[ Audience shouting ]
Yes! Yes!
I pick...
Team John.
Yes!
Yes! Yes!
My team is full!
Shadale --
what a star she is. Oh, my God!
Welcome to Team Legend!
She has range,
the ability to be flexible and do all kinds of cool runs.
I'm so happy!
We're gonna have a lot of fun together.
I can't wait to work with you. Thank you!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, here we go.
Ladies and gentlemen, my team is full!
Let's bring back an old favorite.
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* Know I had to fight for you * [ Laughs ]
* I put it all on the line for you *
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* My team took a little longer *
* But my team is getting stronger *
* You made your choice, now let's go and win "The Voice" *
* Welcome to Team Legend *
Team Legend is full!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you!
I need to dance in front of the Win Cam, too.
I love my team.
I have some great soul singers, and I have some pop,
some Broadway style --
so many of them are charismatic and dynamic.
Just the range --
I think I'm gonna have so much fun with my team.
[ Smooches ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
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I'm Joe McGuinness, I'm 43 years old,
and I am a stop-motion animator. [ Chuckles ]
[ Projector whirring ]
[ Eerie music plays ]
[ Thunder crashes ]
[ Mid-tempo music plays ]
The main part of my house is very normal,
and then you open my stop-motion set,
and it looks like a weird little kid lives here.
Stop-motion is very tedious.
You end up with a clip that you've spent years on
that may be 12 seconds long.
[ Laughs ]
Whether it's stop-motion or music,
I always feel like I have something to learn.
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I play a lot of instruments.
**
Anything with horns, anything with strings.
The funny thing is, with my Scottish heritage,
the only instrument I can't play
is the bagpipes. [ Chuckles ]
[ Bagpipes playing ]
I grew up in a big musical family.
My grandfather played Scottish harmonica in a pub
every day of his life.
He was very stereotypical Scottish.
I couldn't understand most of what he said.
But he loved to play the harp.
My dad played guitar.
I started my first band around 15
and left school in 11th grade to hit the road.
So I'd play anywhere they would give me
a little money and some food.
Music is a part of my soul.
My wife has supported me from Day One.
She's done everything to make sure
that I can continue making music.
Here comes... Yay!
Joe: I want my kids to see that you can be successful
doing what you love, especially at my age.
This is so cool. [ Breathes sharply ]
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* I've got to run to keep from hidin' *
* And I'm bound to keep on ridin' *
* And I've got one more silver dollar *
* But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no *
* Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider *
* I don't own the clothes I'm wearing *
* And the road goes on forever *
* And I've got one more silver dollar *
* But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no *
* Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider *
* I said I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no *
* Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider *
[ Cheers and applause ] Oh!
**
Wow. Hey, man, what's your name?
My name is Joe McGuinness.
I love any kind of just big, soulful,
rock-and-roll vibe voice.
But it was more kind of on 11 the whole time,
which is awesome that you have 11.
Not everybody even has that. Thank you.
I would be one of those people drinking and, like, singing
at the top of my lungs with you at the bar.
Yeah, me and Kelly are coming to your next gig.
Yeah. [ Laughter ]
Joe, if it's all kind of, "Unh!"
but you don't hear the finer points,
then we can't be sure we can do
all the things you need to do
to advance in this competition, okay?
Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Yes!
Good job. Thank you. Yeah, good job.
**
We feel bad. I don't like that feeling.
At this point, I've filled up my team quite a bit,
and I'm wanting to round it out
with somebody I really feel confident in.
My team is incredible this year.
This is the most diverse
because I have duos, trios, crooners, R&B.
I have pop, country, singer-songwriter.
I literally have every kind of singer on my team.
So I'm really just reserving this last spot
for somebody I really feel
is really passionate in creating this opportunity.
I'm not going to turn unless I absolutely feel moved.
[ Chuckling ] Come here!
I'm Parker McKay, I'm 29 years old,
and I live in Nashville, Tennessee.
My whole life has centered around music,
musical theater, honors choir.
Any time I could get my hands on a microphone,
you bet it was in my hand.
I was an only child, and my mom and I were fiercely close.
It seemed like we were always in the car,
just listening to music.
My mom drove me to my first ever audition
when I was 17 years old
and was just a beacon of encouragement and love.
At 23, I moved to Nashville, and I thought,
"Everyone's doing country here. I should do that, too."
And over time, I just realized that
that wasn't really where I wanted to go,
but I learned so much from country songwriting
and was able to parlay that into pop songwriting.
I was growing, doing videos, and putting music out,
which was the coolest thing ever.
**
But then, five years ago,
my mom started acting drastically different
and just becoming not my mom.
And we didn't really understand what was going on.
She had what's called "frontotemporal dementia,"
and it affects your behavioral skills, short-term memory.
Her fire was just...
dwindling.
**
[ Voice breaking ] And we didn't know why
for a really long time, which is really hard.
**
We just wanted to help her get better,
and we tried so many things over years and...
Was no longer possible to really have a conversation with her.
She wasn't really present,
except for when I would sing to her --
her eyebrows would lift.
And I sat her down. I said, "Mom, I have some news for you.
I'm gonna be on 'The Voice.'"
And she went...
Are you excited? This is something to
look forward to, right? I'm excited.
[ Laughs ] Me too.
**
My mom passed right before I left,
on the day before her birthday.
[ Crying ] And I was so lucky because...
both my dad and I were able to be there
with her right by her side,
holding her hand until she took her last breath.
You know, she saw me into the world and I saw her out.
I just want to tell you to break a leg
while you're out there.
Your mom -- she's looking down on us.
And I think it's time that you showed the world and her
how awesome you can be.
[ Exhales sharply ]
She gave me my love of music and she gave me the courage,
and I can't believe... [ Breathes sharply ]
...that I have to do this part without her.
I'm just ready to make her proud.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the final night of blind auditions.
I hate the pressure of being last.
Oh, it's fun. Hate it.
Mom's watching.
**
* We should take this back to my place *
* That's what she said right to my face *
* 'Cause I want you bad *
* Yeah, I want you, baby *
* I've been thinking 'bout it all day, uh *
* And I hope you feel *
Okay. * The same way *
* 'Cause I want you bad *
* Yeah, I want you, baby *
* Slow, slow hands *
* Like sweat dripping down *
* Our dirty laundry *
* No, no chance *
* That I'm leaving here without you on me *
* I, I know *
* Yeah, I already know *
* That there ain't no stopping *
* Your plans and those slow hands *
* Fingertips putting on a show *
* Can't you tell that I want you, baby? *
* Slow * Yeah!
* Slow hands *
* Like sweat dripping down * Hey!
* Our dirty laundry *
Alright. * No chance *
* That I'm leaving here without you on me *
* I know *
* Yeah, I already know that there ain't no stopping *
* Your plans and those slow hands *
**
* Oooo, slow hands *
Alright! Yeah!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo!
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
Yes! Welcome to "The Voice."
What's your name, and where are you from?
I'm so emotional! I'm sorry.
I am Parker McKay. I live in Nashville. Oh!
All three of us have a completely full team, okay?
I was your only option.
I'm thrilled. Yes!
It was a really fun performance.
I loved when you started to soar in those high notes.
It was really compelling. And congratulations.
I'm so happy for you. Thank you so much. Thank you.
[ Cheers and applause ] Kelly: First of all, I love that song
'cause it's kind of like in between
country and soul and blues.
Yeah, I-I love that. I did country for a while,
but, um, I started to strip that away
when I realized it wasn't truly who I was.
Hell, yeah. Well, welcome to the obvious team for you.
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
Welcome to "The Voice," Parker!
* And you're the sky *
* Oh, oh * Yeah!
I love your outfit. You are so cute. You're so cute.
I lost my mom...
Oh, my God, I'm so sorry!
So I just wanted to tell you -- I'm just really grateful
for the show. Thank you. Oh, man! Aw!
In the blinds, we don't get the whole story,
but I was really glad that I was moved enough to turn around
'cause sometimes, in life, when it rains, it pours.
You just need a break, you know, in the storm,
and I'm really glad that she's on my team.
I'm not going to cry.
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Parker -- she's got beautiful head voice,
an outstanding chest voice.
I'm very excited that Parker was the last one to fill up my team.
Here it comes.
My team is full!
* And you're the sky *
Let's celebrate with her. * Oh, oh *
Come on down here. Come on down here.
* And you're the sky * Our teams are full!
* Oh, oh * Our teams are full!
They're full! * I'm the satellite *
* Oh, oh *
* And you're the sky * [ Chuckling ] Oh, my God.
* Oh, oh *
Yes! We won Miss America!
* And you're the sky *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Whoo-hoo!
* If I ever lose my faith * Yes!
* Hey, hey *
The adviser for Team Legend...
[ Chuckling ] What? Oh, my God! ...Camila Cabello.
Jason Aldean, everybody!
Meet Dierks Bentley.
This is Kristin Chenoweth.
Camila: I think you should keep digging into that, like...
* Oh, yeah *
This is, like, expert-level coaching. Mm-hmm.
I can't believe we just sang our song for her. I know, dude.
Have a moment at the end.
[ Vocalizing ]
This is the genius that is Ariana.
[ Laughter ]
* Yeah *
Wow! Oh, my God!
I'm not sure what just happened on the stage,
but I'm gonna have to watch this on TV
and, like, put it in slow motion to try to take it all in.
Yeah. Process.
Daly: Oh, my God!
Three steals and a Save! I was first!
Yeah! That is a "Voice" first!
Oh! [ Cheers and applause ]
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