On The Voice Season 7 Episode 9, the Battle Rounds continued for the aspiring singers looking to score big or go home … or get stolen by another coach.
Let’s break down the vocal duels and the results from last night …
DaNica Shirey vs. Toia Jones (Team Pharrell): The two performed so well on Beyoncé’s “Halo” that it was no surprise both of them will sing another day.
Toia was stolen by Adam after a truly epic Battle filled with raw emotional intensity that could have gone either way, and fortunately didn’t really have to.
Sometimes, when you see ones like this, you know why they try for powerhouse battles, because they really work and both team members ultimately move on.
Ryan Sill vs. Jessie Pitts (Team Gwen): This duet on Ellie Goulding’s “I Need Your Love” gave Ryan the edge, and he advanced to the next round.
Blake’s use of the Steal was a little bit surprising here, although perhaps he did so to ensure one of his favorites a more modest Knockout Round opponent?
Katriz Trinidad vs. Blessing Offor (Team Pharrell): This duo’s effort on Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do” was also good enough to save both singers.
Katriz got it done, while Blessing most have scored sentimental points from Adam Levine, because he earned a Steal despite a lackluster effort.
Damien vs. Kelli Douglas (Team Adam): Kelli’s stage fright made for a relatively easy triumph here for Damien, although he needed some work as well.
Matt McAndrew vs. Ethan Butler (Team Adam): A tough one here, but Matt nailed the Coldplay “Yellow” vibe while Ethan was solid, but unspectacular.
Taylor Brashears vs. Bree Fondacaro (Team Blake): Taylor bested Bree on Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good,” as Bree totally lost her composure.
While Taylor wasn’t the best we’ve seen on the show, she nailed the feeling of the song, while showing off a pretty impressive upper register as well.
What did you think of this week’s The Voice Season 7 Episode 9? Which singers were your favorites and least favorites? Discuss in the comments below!