Update, May 25, 2017: Who stayed to become “The Voice” of 2017? (Spoiler: Chris Blue)
“The Voice” – Season 12, Episodes 27 and 28 – Live Final Performances and Eliminations
Let’s start with Monday’s performances:
Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake) – “Never Be Lonely” (Original)
Jesse Larson (Team Adam) – “Taking it to the Streets” by the Doobie Brothers
Chris Blue and Alicia Keys – “Diamonds and Pearls” by Prince
Lauren Duski (Team Blake) – “The Dance” by Garth Brooks
Aliyah Moulden and Blake Shelton – “Dancing in the Street” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger
Chris Blue (Team Alicia) – “Money on You” (Original)
Jesse Larson and Adam Levine – “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince
Lauren Duski and Blake Shelton – “There’s a Tear in My Beer” by Hank Williams
Jesse Larson (Team Adam) – “Woman” (written by Chris Stapleton)
Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake) – “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
Lauren Duski (Team Blake) – “Deja Vu” (Original)
Chris Blue (Team Alicia) – “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson
The following night, the finale of Season 12 of “The Voice,” would not have been complete without more performances, coach “shorts” (think Blake Shelton doing yoga in cowboy boots), and Carson Daly keeping the crowd in anticipation as he cut to a commercial break before a winner was announced.
Mark Isaiah and Luis Fonsi – “Despacito” by Luis Fonzi
Jesse Larson and CeeLo Green – “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind and Fire
Lauren Duski with Little Big Town – “Better Man” by Little Big Town
Hunter Plake and Gwen Stefani – “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
Chris Blue and Usher – “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. (Tribute to victims of the recent attack on Manchester.)
TSoul and Gladys Knight — “Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me” by Gladys Knight & the Pips
Vanessa Ferguson and Gladys Knight — “If I Were Your Woman” by Gladys Knight & the Pips
Aliyah Moulden and Alessia Cara — “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara
There were also non-contestant performances by Zedd and Alessia Cara, Chris Stapleton and “The Voice” Season 13 coaches Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson.
Fourth place: Jesse Larson (Team Adam)
Third place: Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake)
Second place: Lauren Duski (Team Blake)
And the winner of “The Voice” Season 12 is…
First place: Chris Blue (Team Alicia)
Update, May 22, 2017: Four were left standing after last week’s episodes of “The Voice” on NBC.
“The Voice” – Season 12, Episodes 25 and 26 – Live Semi-Final Performances and Eliminations
Hunter Plake (Team Gwen): “With or Without You” by U2
Vanessa Ferguson and Chris Blue (Team Alicia): “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
TSoul (Team Blake): “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin
Brennley Brown (Team Gwen): “Suds in the Bucket” by Sara Evans
Hunter Plake and Aliyah Moulden (Team Gwen and Blake): “Let It Go” by James Bay
Lauren Duski (Team Blake): “Ghost in this House” by Shenandoah
TSoul and Jesse Larson (Team Blake and Adam): “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder
Chris Blue (Team Alicia): “Take Me to the King” by Angela Mann
Vanessa Ferguson (Team Alicia): “Superstar” by Luther Vandross
Brennley Brown and Lauren Duski (Team Gwen and Blake): “A Good Hearted Woman” by LeAnn Rimes
Jesse Larson (Team Adam): “I Was Wrong” by Chris Stapleton
Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake): “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe
The remaining eight also recounted some highlights from their time in the competition.
Eliminations were peppered by performances by DNCE, Adam Levine and Big Boy.
Carson Daly announced the contestants who would be moving forward voted by America “in no particular order:”
1. Chris Blue (Team Alicia)
2. Lauren Duski (Team Blake)
3. Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake)
That left Vanessa Ferguson, TSoul, Hunter Plake, Jesse Larson and Brennley Brown in the bottom five with no chance of survival for TSoul and Vanessa Ferguson.
Here were the Instant Save performances:
Brennley Brown (Team Gwen): “Warrior” by Demi Lovato
Hunter Plake (Team Gwen): “Love Runs Out” by OneRepublic
Jesse Larson (Team Adam): “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
Eliminated: Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake, TSoul, Vanessa Ferguson
Instantly saved: Jesse Larson
Coach Gwen is left teamless.
– Team Adam: Jesse Larson
– Team Gwen: N/A
– Team Alicia: Chris Blue
– Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden
And looking ahead to Season 13, J.Hud. will join the crew as a coach!
Check out these outtakes:
Update, May 15, 2017: After last week, America is down to the top eight on NBC’s “The Voice”, but how did we get here?
“The Voice” – Season 12, Episode 24 – Live Top 8 Eliminations
On Monday, performances included (videos below):
Jesse Larson (Team Adam) – “Jungle Love” by The Time
Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake) – “Jealous” by Labyrinth
Vanessa Ferguson (Team Alicia) – “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill
Mark Isaiah (Team Adam) – “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles
Chris Blue (Team Alicia) – “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
Lilli Passero (Team Adam) – “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole
Lauren Duski (Team Blake) – “Tell Me Why” by Wynonna Judd
Hunter Plake (Team Gwen) – “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood
TSoul (Team Blake) – “At this Moment” by Billy Vera and the Beaters
Brennley Brown (Team Gwen) – “Anyway” by Martina McBride
“The Voice” – Season 12, Episode 25 – Live Top 10 Eliminations
Two were sent home on the second night of “The Voice.” Carson Daly announced the winners throughout the night.
Here are your top eight:
1. Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake)
2. Chris Blue (Team Alicia)
3. Lauren Duski (Team Blake)
4. Hunter Plake (Team Gwen)
5. Jesse Larson (Team Adam)
6. Brennley Brown (Team Gwen)
7. TSoul (Team Blake)
The bottom three were Lilli Passero, Mark Isaiah and Vanessa Ferguson. Watch the “save-me” performances below:
Saved: Vanessa Ferguson
Eliminated: Mark Isaiah and Lilli Passero
Final standings
– Team Adam: Jesse Larson
– Team Gwen: Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
– Team Alicia: Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue
– Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, TSoul
The top eight become the final four tonight at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Update, May 8, 2017: One week ago today on “The Voice,” one more contestant was eliminated and America has its top 10.
“The Voice” – Season 12, Episode 22 – Live Top 11 Eliminations
1. Lauren Duski (Team Blake)
2. Jesse Larson (Team Adam)
3. Chris Blue (Vanessa Ferguson)
4. Brennley Brown (Team Gwen)
5. Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake)
6. Lilli Passero (Team Adam)
7. Vanessa Ferguson (Team Alicia)
8. Hunter Plake (Team Gwen)
9. TSoul (Team Blake)
10. Mark Isaiah (Team Adam)
Isaiah and Stephanie Rice landed in the bottom two. Isaiah covered Lukas Graham’s “Seven Years” while Rice sang Julia Michaels’ “Issues” hoping for an Instant Save.
Elimination became Rice’s biggest issue and she was sent home.
Coach Gwen Stefani performed with her team after recovering from a ruptured eardrum.
Final standings
– Team Adam: Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Lilli Passero
– Team Gwen: Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
– Team Alicia: Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue
– Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, TSoul
The top 10 all vie for the chance to become the season 12 winner of “The Voice” tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Update, May 1, 2017: Last week on “The Voice,” the top 12 of Season 12 showed America who the frontrunners are during two live shows. The April 24 show was more of a showcase for the talent, but eliminations started on the second night putting Troy Ramey (Team Gwen) and Mark Isaiah (Team Adam) in the bottom two.
“The Voice” 2017 – Season 12, Episode 20 – Live Top 12 Eliminations
- Team Adam: Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Lilli Passero
- Team Gwen: Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
- Team Alicia: Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Stephanie Rice
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, TSoul
Update, April 20, 2017: This week on “The Voice,” eliminations continued with America and team coaches voting off contestants.
“The Voice” 2017 – Season 12, Episode 15 – Live Playoffs, Nights 1 and 2
Here’s what happened and who is left:
Team Blake
Lauren Duski (“Someone Else’s Star” by Bryan White) – audience vote
Aliyah Moulden (“Mercy” by Duffy) – audience vote
TSoul (“Knock On Wood” by Eddie Wood) – saved by Blake
Team Alicia
Chris Blue (“Love on the Brain” by Rihanna) – audience vote
Vanessa Ferguson (“Lean On” by Major Lazer & DJ Snake) – audience vote
Stephanie Rice (“Every Breath You Take” by The Police) – saved by Alicia
Team Gwen
Brennley Brown (“Fly” by Maddie & Tay) – audience vote
Hunter Plake (“Elastic Heart” by Sia) – audience vote
Troy Ramey (“A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell) – saved by Gwen
Team Adam
Jesse Larson (“Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder) – audience vote
Lilli Passero (“It’s Too Late” by Carole King) – audience vote
Mark Isaiah (“All Time Low” by Jon Bellion) – saved by Adam
Sent home:
Casi Joy (“Parachute” by Chris Stapleton)
Felicia Temple (“Defying Gravity” from Wicked)
Aaliyah Rose (“Brass in Pocket” by The Pretenders)
Anatalia Villaranda (“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King)
Jack Cassidy (“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John) – chosen as Alicia’s comeback contestant
Ashley Levin (“I Can’t Stand the Rain” by Ann Peebles)
Johnny Gates (“Hands to Myself” by Selena Gomez) – chosen as Gwen’s comeback contestant
Quizz Swanigan (“My Girl” by The Temptations)
JChosen (“Nothing Compares 2 U” by Prince)
Johnny Hayes (“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Rolling Stones)
Hanna Eyre (“Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato)
Josh West (“More Than a Feeling” by Boston)
Top 12:
- Team Adam: Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Lilli Passero
- Team Gwen: Troy Ramey, Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
- Team Alicia: Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Stephanie Rice
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, TSoul
Update, April 13, 2017: Part three of “The Voice” Knockouts aired this week leaving America with the final 20 contestants. Or did it? Thanks to a little gimmick called Coach Callback, four contestants that were knocked out will return. “Road to the Live Show” aired on Tuesday, but no contestants were eliminated on the second night.
Here are the performances that slayed and the performances that just died.
“The Voice” 2017 – Season 12, Episode 15 – Knockouts Week 2, Part 3
Team Blake: Andrea Thomas vs. Lauren Duski
Andrea Thomas attempted to channel her inner Mariah Carey with Faith Hill’s “Cry,” which had Adam and Gwen in love.
Lauren Duski played up her husky tones with Alison Krauss’ “When You Say Nothing at All.”
Blake had the final say.
Winner: Lauren Duski
Team Alicia: Jack Cassidy vs. Vanessa Ferguson
Jack Cassidy gave it his all with “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors, but Vanessa Ferguson showed her strength as an artist with “If I Were Your Woman” by Gladys Night & the Pips. Fergson impressed all the judges, but her coach was shouting “whoo!” during the standout performance.
Winner: Vanessa Ferguson
Team Adam: Davina Leone vs. Jesse Larson
Davina Leone gave a deconstructed, albeit pitchy, performance of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” which paled in comparision to Jesse Larson’s rendition of “The Letter” by The Box Tops. Adam said Larson’s performance reminded him of Cee-Lo Green.
Winner: Jesse Larson
Team Gwen: Brandon Royal vs. JChosen
Brandon Royal stepped up his game with Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song,” which oddly enough, Blake claimed to not know (despite hearing a previous season’s competitor perform the same song). JChosen has been pegged as a contestant to watch and he impresses judges with his take on David Guetta’s “Without You.”
Winner: JChosen
Team Blake: Aaliyah Moulden vs. Caroline Sky
Aaliyah Moulden gave Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” a shaky cover which bested Caroline Sky’s version of Etta James’ “At Last.”
Winner: Aaliyah Moulden
Team Gwen: Stephanie Rice vs. Troy Ramey
Stephanie Rice, singing Taylor Swift’s “Hunger Games” soundtrack hit “Safe and Sound,” went up against Troy Ramey, who took on Sia’s “Chandelier.” Ramey wasn’t on the same level as Rice, but Gwen decided he is a bigger asset on her team.
Luckily, Alicia saved her steal and snapped up Rice.
Winner: Troy Ramey
Steal: Stephanie Rice to Team Alicia
Team Adam: Malik Davage vs. Mark Isaiah
Is no one safe from the montage? Viewers of Monday night’s show missed out on Malik Davage’s uninspired take on Michael Jackson’s “Feel That Beat” up against Mark Isaiah’s ode to pop, Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.” Pop wins.
Winner: Mark Isaiah
Final standings:
- Team Adam: Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Josh West, Hanna Eyre, Lilli Passero
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Troy Ramey, Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake, Quizz Swanigan
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin, Stephanie Rice
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, Casi Joy, TSoul, Aaliyah Rose
Country superstar Shania Twain will serve as a “key adviser” to the top 12 artists when the live shows begin on Monday, April 24. The live shows are the final phase of NBC’s singing competition where the viewers vote for their favorite.
Update, April 5, 2017: Part two of “The Voice” Knockouts premiere aired last night with what seemed to be less competition. Not only were the performances a little less strong, the contestants are actually friends and cheering each other on. Here’s your recap…
“The Voice” 2017 – Season 12, Episode 13 – Knockouts Week 1, Part 2
Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda vs. Dawson Coyle
Dawson Coyle followed Anatalia Villaranda’s cover of Carrie Underwood’s “Two Black Cadillacs” with Imagine Dragons’ “Demons,” but his performance was lackluster and shaky. The song isn’t easy, but Villaranda’s performance was solid and much more powerful.
Winner: Anatalia Villaranda
Team Blake: Enid Oritz vs. TSoul
Compared to his last decision between Blake Shelton had between Casi Joy and Felicia Temple, this one seemed pretty easy.
Enid Ortiz’s rendition of Adele’s “When We Were Young” was a great way to show off her range, but just because you’re wearing a sparkly dress doesn’t mean you’re Adele. Her performance just didn’t command attention the way TSoul’s did.
TSoul owned the stage during his rendition of Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine,” and – although Redding is one of the greats – TSoul gives his country coach a pretty simple choice.
Winner: TSoul
Team Gwen: Aaliyah Rose vs. Brennley Brown
Brennley Brown delivers a clear, emotional performance with “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson’s “Up the Mountain,” eliciting a “whaaat?” from Alicia. And that ending… goosebumps.
Aaliyah Rose covered “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by her inspiration, Meghan Trainor, but the performance was just OK and a bit pitchy in spots. Gwen gave her a standing O after her performance, but went with Brown.
Gwen’s sweetheart came in for the steal.
Winner: Brennley Brown
Steal: Aaliyah Rose to Team Blake
Moving on to the next round:
- Team Adam: Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Davina Leone, Lilli Passero
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake, Quizz Swanigan
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Jack Cassidy, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, Casi Joy, TSoul, Andrea Thomas, Caroline Sky, Aaliyah Rose
Update, April 4, 2017: If you missed last night’s Knockout round on “The Voice,” this is what you need to know.
“The Voice” 2017 – Season 12, Episode 13 – Knockouts Week 1
Team Alicia: Chris Blue vs. Quizz Swanigan
Chris Blue wowed Alicia with his own take on Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” adding high notes, a slower tempo and energetic dance moves. The rendition isn’t perfect, but it had judges dancing in their seats.
Quizz Swanigan, the youngest “Voice” contestant to make it this far, hit the notes — with more accuracy than Blue might have — with Nick Jonas’ “Chains.” The judges loved Swanigan (Gwen even exclaimed “Wow!” a few times), but Alicia said Blue “tore up the whole building.”
Alicia chose Blue, but Gwen used her only steal to snap up Swanigan.
Winner: Chris Blue
Steal: Quizz Swanigan to Team Gwen
Team Adam: Autumn Turner vs. Hanna Eyre
Adam stole Autumn Turner from Alicia in the Battles, so this is their first time working together.
Gwen said Turner’s song choice (Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”) was a terrible decision. No one really wants to hear anyone sing that song but Miss Aretha. A comparison is bound to be drawn and Turner, while she isn’t cringe-worthy, didn’t deliver anything wow-worthy.
Hanna Eyre chose Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” and she nailed its simplicity and those angelic high notes. Does Turner have more potential? Probably, but Adam decided he “can’t live without” Eyre and sends Turner home.
Winner: Hanna Eyre
Team Gwen: Hunter Plake vs. Johnny Gates
Hunter Plake started on the keyboard to sing his take on Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is,” which was all his own. He broke the song down, made his voice soar and Gwen looked nearly ready to cry.
Johnny Gates tackled Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons,” but something was missing. Maybe Lady Gaga? “The Voice” is now missing Gates as Plake took the win.
Winner: Hunter Plake
Team Blake: Casi Joy vs. Felicia Temple
Casi Joy sang “My Church” by Maren Morris and did a nice job, but it wasn’t super exciting. Her coach seemed to enjoy it and that’s what counts.
Felicia Temple gave “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion everything that song deserves and a little more. Gwen and Alicia seemed floored by Temple’s vocals.
Picking the best of the best can be tricky, and while we would have been solidly #TeamFelicia, Blake said “Bye Felicia” and went with his country singer.
Winner: Casi Joy
Team Alicia: Johnny Hayes vs. Josh West
In the Knockout round, Johnny Hayes chose the Allman Brothers’ “Statesboro Blues” while Josh West took on a trickier song, “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas.
West fulfilled his rocker role with aplomb, but his energy waned as the song continued.
Hayes’ song might not have had the high-octane kick that “Carry On Wayward Son” does, but he made it look easy to own the stage and finished strong.
West ended up carrying on.
Winner: Josh West
Team Alicia: Ashley Levin vs. Lilli Passero
Lilli Passero paid tribute to Amy Winehouse with a cover of “Tears Dry on Their Own” and Ashley Levin channeled her inner Reba McIntyre for “Fancy” by Bobbie Gentry.
Passero did a fine enough job, but failed to catch the sultry tone of Winehouse or make the song excitingly her own. Levin, while not perfectly landing the lower notes, took the round, but Adam and Blake wanted the steal. Passero chose Adam and will sing another day.
Winner: Ashley Levin
Steal: Lilli Passero to Team Adam
Coming up …
Tonight, the Knockouts continue as Round 1 Part 2 of “The Voice” airs tonight at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Update, April 3, 2017: Tonight the Knockout rounds of 2017 began with contestants performing against each other hoping to knock out the other and forge ahead in Season 12 of “The Voice.”
The four coaches will each have the chance to steal one more singer. The teams top out at eight per coach going into the Knockout round.
“The Voice” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. Check back with Metro to make sure you’re all caught up.
Update March 29, 2017: Looks like everyone’s got jokes. “The Voice” Twitter account is playing along and shared one of Blake Shelton’s jabs thrown Adam Levine’s way. Guy Fieri even got in on the fun.
gotta dig @NBCTheVoice battle has singing and cooking now! Ha! #voicebattles https://t.co/ZqRY8U3D9g
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) March 30, 2017
Didn’t notice @GuyFieri sitting in Adam’s chair. ? #VoiceBattles pic.twitter.com/zOSUkM1Qum
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) March 28, 2017
Update March 28, 2017: The Battles are finally over after part four wrapped up on Tuesday night. Let’s see who made it through the culling process on “The Voice.”
The Battles Part 4, March 28:
Team Alicia: Lauryn Judd vs. Lilli Passero
“Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway
Sometimes connecting with the song means more to Alicia than talent, and that might be why Alicia had a beaming smile on her face when Passero started the song. Although Judd is exciting to watch, her take on the song read a bit superficial and earned her a ticket home.
Winner: Lilli Passero
Team Adam: Jesse Larson vs. Taylor Alexander
“Shameless” by Billy Joel (as performed by Garth Brooks)
“This paring makes no sense at all,” in Adam’s words. Alexander and Larson are kind of the leftovers, but they each build on their strengths in this number. Alexander brings the twang and a rich tone and Larson almost loses control of the high notes, but he is able to push through and exhibits a range that tops that of Alexander. Team Adam is the only team left with a steal, so one of these country boys were sent packing.
Winner: Jesse Larson
Team Gwen: Brandon Royal vs. Davina Leone
“In the Night” by the Weeknd
The chemistry here was a little … awkward? Leone doesn’t have the same stage presence that Royal does, so the coaches just kind of told her to sass it up. We’re guessing that’s what the crop top was for. Royal’s smooth voice was what the doctor ordered on this number, but Adam gave his last steal to see what else Leone has to offer.
Winner: Brandon Royal
Steal: Davina Leone to Team Adam
Here are your top 32, America:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Autumn Turner, Davina Leone
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin, Dawson Coyle
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, Casi Joy, Enid Ortiz, TSoul, Andrea Thomas, Felicia Temple, Caroline Sky
Coming up next week: T.K.O.
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— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) March 29, 2017
Original article:
“The Voice” is back and Gwen Stefani, beau Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and the laid back makeup-free Alicia Keys are coaching in the show’s 12th season.
Did you miss an episode of the singing competition? Just jumping into the season and need to catch up before the next wine and TV night with your pals?
We have you covered.
Auditions for Season 12 are over, but if you’re looking to wow Miley Cyrus — who will be back in Season 13 as a coach — you can get information on 2017 “The Voice” auditions on the show’s casting website.
Watch all Season 12 “The Voice” episodes on the NBC show site. You’ll need to sign in with your cable provider.
The show airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central.
The Battles Part 3, March 27
Alicia Keys started the night with no steals left, but Adam Levine had both of his. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton each had one steal left.
Team Blake: Josh Hoyer vs. TSoul
“In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett
Blake had a tough decision when the guys melded so well on stage.
Winner: TSoul
Team Alicia: Autumn Turner vs. Vanessa Ferguson
“Killing Me Softly” by Roberta Flack
Alicia was won over by Ferguson’s improvements and that the performer with a New York-vibe let the audience in, but it wasn’t over for Turner. Adam and Gwen tried to steal Turner, who ended up chosing the stricter Adam as her new coach.
Winner: Vanessa Ferguson
Steal: Autumn Turner to Team Adam
Team Adam: Johnny Hayes vs. Julien Martinez
“Hard to Handle” by Otis Redding
The song apparently was too hard to handle for the duo. During practice, John Legend tried to keep the two from going overboard, but during the performance, trying to pullback a bit left Hayes and Martinez pulling back too much.
The judges agreed that next to Hayes, Martinez barely existed.
Winner: Johnny Hayes
Team Gwen: Caroline Sky vs. Stephanie Rice
“The First Cut is the Deepest” by Cat Stevens
Gwen chose the song hoping the ladies could wring out the emotions. Rice impressed with her ability to control her voice, going from soft to belting the notes. Sky’s rocker vibe couldn’t save her, but Blake could with his final steal.
Winner: Stephanie Rice
Steal: Caroline Sky to Team Blake
Team Adam: Kawan DeBose vs. Malik Davage
“Love Me Now” by John Legend
Oh, sweet John Legend for letting these guys cover his song. During practice, coach Adam and mentor Legend were worried DeBose and Davage weren’t going to get it together … and they didn’t. The men tried to sing against each other instead of with each other.
The judges were split on this one. Blake said he preferred DeBose because of his range, but Gwen preferred Davage because she felt he had more of a stage presence.
Winner: Malik Davage
Team Alicia: Hunter Plake vs. Jack Cassidy
“Dancing on My Own” by Robyn
Alicia wanted to see Cassidy unleash his strong voice, so DJ Khalid helped him with the higher notes, but Plake ran the risk of being left behind as a backup singer. He needed to pick his “moment” on the stage.
Plake and Cassidy are friends off-stage and that showed as they sang incredibly well together.
Plake picked the softer moments to win over the judges, who didn’t think he had it in him. Adam and Gwen tried to get him on their team.
Winner: Jack Cassidy
Steal: Hunter Plake to Team Gwen
They did it again —saved TV time by using montages. Here are the quickies:
Team Blake: Enid Ortiz bests Valerie Ponzio with “Love Triangle” by RaeLynn
Winner: Enid Ortiz
Team Adam: Hanna Eyre vs. Sheena Brook with “Try” by Pink
Winner: Hanna Eyre
Team Gwen: Jozy Bernadette and Troy Ramey with “Angel Eyes” by the Jeff Healey Band
Winner: Troy Ramey
The teams are:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Taylor Alexander, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Autumn Turner
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Davina Leone, Brennley Brown, Hunter Plake
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Lauryn Judd, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin, Dawson Coyle
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, Casi Joy, Enid Ortiz, TSoul, Andrea Thomas, Felicia Temple, Caroline Sky
The Battles premiere part two, March 21
Team Gwen: Johnny Gates vs. Sammie Zonana
“I Drove All Night” by Celine Dion
It takes guts to perform a Celine Dion number in front of the superstar herself, but if you’re going to try to emulate a powerhouse and you can’t nail a spot-on impersonation, make it your own.
Gates and Zonana didn’t know Dion would be their mentor when they made their song choice. The folk rock radio rendition puts Gates front and center.
Winner: Johnny Gates
Team Alicia: Chris Blue vs. R.J. Collins
“Adorn” by Miguel
Since there is only room for one R&B powerhouse, the competition was fierce. Gwen swooned for Collins’ moves, but as her country boy Blakeput it, Blue is a star.
Winner: Chris Blue
Team Blake: Aliyah Moulden vs. Dawson Coyle
“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & the Waves
Blake came in to save Alicia’s castoff the night before, and during this round of battles, the roles reversed.
Winner: Aliyah Moulden
Steal: Dawson Coyle to Team Alicia
With the magic of TV, some battleswere held and shown only as part of a montage.
Team Adam: Nala Price went against teammate Josh West with “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears.
Winner: Josh West
Team Gwen: Aaliyah Rose and Savannah Leighton sang “Treat You Better” by ShawnMendes.
Winner: Aaliyah Rose
Team Blake: Micah Tryba vs. Andrea Thomas on Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most.”
Winner: Andrea Thomas
Team standings:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson,JulienMartinez,KawanDeBose, Taylor Alexander, Josh West,MalikDavage, Hanna Eyre, Sheena Brook
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Brandon Royal, TroyRamey,AaliyahRose, Johnny Gates, Caroline Sky,DavinaLeone,JozyBernadette,BrennleyBrown
- Team Alicia:AnataliaVillaranda, Autumn Turner,LilliPassero,QuizzSwanigan, Jack Cassidy,LaurynJudd, HunterPlake, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin,Dawson Coyle
- Team Blake: LaurenDuski,AliyahMoulden,CasiJoy, Josh Hoyer, Enid Ortiz,TSoul, ValeriePonzio, Andrea Thomas, Felicia Temple
The Battles premiere, March 20
Let the battles begin (and we aren’t talking Blake’s zingers aimed at Adam). To whittle down the teams, singers go head-to-head, but there is always the chance another judge will steal the contestant not chosen to move forward with the press of a red button.
TeamBlake: Brennley Brown vs. Lauren Duski
“Better Man” by Little Big Town
Despite her lack of experience, 14-year-old Brennley makes it hard for Blake to “clear a lane” for the country gals when she goes against seasoned Nashville stage vet Duski.
Winner: Lauren Duski
Steal: Brennley Brown to Team Gwen
Team Gwen: JChosen vs. Kenny P
“I Was Made to Love You” by Stevie Wonder
JChosen, admittedly an easy steal for Adam and a blind audition four chair turner, lets his soul lose and made it Kenny P’s night to go home.
Winner: JChosen
Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda vs. Missy Robinson
“Tightrope” by Janelle Monae
Sixteen-year-old Villaranda might have had a leg up since the upbeat song seemed to be more her speed, making Robinson her backup singer.
Winner: Anatalia Villaranda
Team Adam: Gaby Borromeo vs. Mark Isaiah
“Pillowtalk” by Zayn Malik
Isaiah comes off as his coach’s favorite, but his Zayn Malik impersonation loses steam next toBorromeo. Still, Adam still thinks Isaiah’s talent is rare, so he keeps him on.
Winner: Mark Isaiah
Team Alicia: Felicia Temple vs. Quizz Swanigan
“Titanium” by David Guetta (featuring Sia)
Quizz Swanigan, 13, is the youngest contestant in show history, but his backstory pales considering Temple said she used to sing this song to keep her spirits up during rounds of chemo.
Adam tells the 28-year-old nurse that her only disadvantage is she isn’t a kid, but Blake said he loves the“the warmth in her rounder tones.”
Winner: Quizz Swanigan
Steal: Felicia Temple to Team Blake
Team Blake: Ashley Levin vs. Casi Joy
“How Blue” by Reba McEntire
Joy did exactly what coach Blake told her not to do— growl— which comes off as, he says, abrasive. The other coaches vie for their chance to nab Levin.
Winner: Casi Joy
Steal: Ashley Levin to Team Alicia
The teams are now:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Julien Martinez, Kawan DeBose, Taylor Alexander, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Nala Price, Sheena Brook
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Caroline Sky, Davina Leone, Sammie Zonana, Jozy Bernadette,Brennley Brown
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Lauryn Judd, R.J. Collins, Hunter Plake, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue, Ashley Levin
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Aliyah Moulden, Casi Joy, Micah Tryba, Josh Hoyer, Enid Ortiz, TSoul, Valerie Ponzio, Andrea Thomas, Dawson Coyle,Felicia Temple
Best of the blind auditions, March 15
“The Voice” airs a “best of” show feature highlights from 2017’s blind auditions. Watch some of the best moments from 2016 in the video below.
Blind auditions part 7, March 14
The final night of blind auditions aired and here are the contestants that made it through:
Vanessa Ferguson, “Don’t Let Me Down” (Team Alicia)
Dawson Coyle, “Happiness” (Team Blake)
Jozy Bernadette, “American Woman” (Team Gwen)
Sheena Brook, “Baby Girl” (Team Adam)
Chris Blue, “The Tracks of My Tears” (Team Alicia)
The final teams are:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Julien Martinez, Kawan DeBose, Taylor Alexander, Gaby Borromeo, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Nala Price, Sheena Brook
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Caroline Sky, Kenny P, Davina Leone, Sammie Zonana, Jozy Bernadette
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Felicia Temple, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Missy Robertson, Lauryn Judd, R.J. Collins, Hunter Plake, Vanessa Ferguson, Chris Blue
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Brennley Brown, Aliyah Moulden, Ashley Blake, Casi Joy, Micah Tryba, Josh Hoyer, Enid Ortiz, TSoul, Valerie Ponzio, Andrea Thomas, Dawson Coyle
The coaches also have support staff. John Legend will help with Team Adam, Luke Bryan is supporting Team Blake, DJ Khaled is there for Team Alicia and Celine Dion gives power to Team Gwen.
Blind Auditions Part 6, March 13
Kenny P, “Hello, It’s Me” (Team Gwen)
Enid Ortiz, “All I Ask” (Team Blake)
R.J. Collins, “Purpose” (Team Alicia)
TSoul, “Take Me to the River” (Team Adam)
Hanna Eyre,“Blank Space” (Team Adam)
Hunter Plake,“Carry On” (Team Alicia)
Nala Price, “Send My Love (to Your New Lover)” (Team Adam)
Sammie Zonana, “Dangerous Woman” (Team Gwen)
Valerie Ponzio, “Ring of Fire” (Team Blake)
Other contestants snatched up include Andrea Thomas, a former Carrie Underwood backup singer, singing for Blake’s team, and Davina Leone, a YouTuber who is now a member ofTeam Gwen.
Team Adam, Team Gwen and Team Blake each have 11 members, leaving each with one spot to fill. Team Alicia has 10 with the chance to pick up two.
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Julien Martinez, Kawan DeBose, Taylor Alexander, Gaby Borromeo, Josh West, Malik Davage, Hanna Eyre, Nala Price
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Caroline Sky, Kenny P, Davina Leone, Sammie Zonana
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Felicia Temple, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Missy Robertson, Lauryn Judd, R.J. Collins, Hunter Plake
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Brennley Brown, Aliyah Moulden, Ashley Blake, Casi Joy, Micah Tryba, Josh Hoyer, Enid Ortiz, TSoul, Valerie Ponzio, Andrea Thomas
Blind Auditions Part 5, March 7
Johnny Gates, “Maggie May” (Team Gwen)
Malik Davage, “Sure Thing” (Team Adam)
Lauryn Judd, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (Team Alicia)
Caroline Sky, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (Team Gwen)
Josh Hoyer, “Oh Girl” (Team Blake)
Team tallies thus far:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Julien Martinez, Kawan DeBose, Taylor Alexander, Gaby Borromeo, Josh West, Malik Davage
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose, Johnny Gates, Caroline Sky
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Felicia Temple, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Missy Robertson, Lauryn Judd
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Brennley Brown, Aliyah Moulden, Ashley Blake, Casi Joy, Micah Tryba, Josh Hoyer
Blind Auditions Part 4, March 6
Micah Tryba, “I’m Every Woman” (Team Blake)
Troy Ramey, “Wild World” (Team Gwen)
Jack Cassidy, “One of Us” (Team Alicia)
Kawan DeBose, “Let’s Get it On” (TeamAdam)
Taylor Alexander, “Believe” TeamAdam)
Gaby Borromeo, “Happy” (Team Adam)
Missy Robertson, “Scars to Your Beautiful” (Team Alicia)
Aaliyah Rose, “Rise Up” (TeamGwen)
Josh West, “Ordinary World” (Team Adam)
Team tallies thus far:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson, Julien Martinez, Kawan DeBose, Taylor Alexander, Gaby Borromeo, Josh West
- Team Gwen: Joshua “JChosen” Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton, Brandon Royal, Troy Ramey, Aaliyah Rose
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Felicia Temple, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero, Quizz Swanigan, Jack Cassidy, Missy Robertson
- Team Blake: Lauren Duski, Brennley Brown, Aliyah Moulden, Ashley Blake, Casi Joy, Micah Tryba
Blind auditions premiere, night three, March 2
Ashley Levin, “Let Him Fly” (Team Blake)
Brandon Royal, “Master Blaster (Jammin)” (Team Gwen)
Julien Martinez, “Pride and Joy” (Team Adam)
Quizz Swanigan, “Who’s Lovin’ You” (Team Alicia)
Casi Joy, “Blue” (Team Blake)
Blind auditions premiere, night two, Feb. 28:
Blind auditions continued for a second night. Here are the contestants who made it through:
Autumn Turner, “Last Dance” (Team Alicia)
Jesse Larson, “Jealous Guy” (Team Adam)
Aliyah Moulden, “Hound Dog”(Team Blake)
Savannah Leighton, “Unconditionally” (Team Gwen)
Lilli Passero, “A Love of My Own” (Team Alicia)
Blind auditions premiere, night one, Feb.27
The new season of “The Voice” premiered on Feb. 27, a solid Monday night ratings getter despite the 9 percent drop from the last spring opener, Deadline reported.
The first batch of contestants moving forward from the blind audition are:
Lauren Duski, “You Were Meant for Me” (Team Blake)
Johnny Hayes, “Try a Little Tenderness” (Team Adam)
Stephanie Rice, “Piece by Piece” (Team Gwen)
JChosen, “Sexual Healing” (Team Gwen)
Brennley Brown, “Stupid Boy” (Team Blake)
Mark Isaiah, “Mercy” (Team Adam)
Anatalia Villaranda, “Runaway Baby” (Team Alicia)
Felicia Temple, “All I Could Do Was Cry” (Team Alicia)
November 2016:
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are “starting to finalize” wedding arrangements, a source told US Weekly.
The couple were beyond flirtatious during Season 10and rumors have been swirling that there is a baby on the way, a wedding on the way or a breakup. Too close to call?
Season 11 wrapped up and viewers said “so long for now” to Miley Cyrus.
When your friend tries to cop your look. #VoiceFinale pic.twitter.com/H3I6CfKb0E
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) December 14, 2016
Sundance Head, 37, brought Team Shelton its fifth win.
October 2016:
“We can’t wait to experience the unique chemistry and energy Gwen, Alicia, Blake and Adam will bring to Season 12,” President of NBC Entertainment Paul Telegdy said in a statement. “With Miley returning for Season 13, we’re truly ecstatic about the unmatched musical know-how and talent coming together in our coming seasons.”
