NBC/Trae Patton(LOS ANGELES) — The knockout rounds continued on Tuesday’s edition of The Voice, a night that saw coach Blake Shelton steal one of Gwen Stefani’s artists.
Artists from Alicia Keys’ team also duked it out to see which ones would make it to the live rounds. None of Adam Levine’s acts performed.
First up for Team Alicia was Anatalia Villaranda, tackling Carrie Underwood’s “Two Black Cadillacs,” challenged by Dawson Coyle, singing “Demons.” Alicia advised Anatalia to be “authentic.” The key for Dawson, said Alicia, was controlling his breath. Keys, addressing the camera, noted that the winner of the contest would come down to “who wants it the most.”
Alicia praised Anatalia for “evolving” and wanting to show “all sides” of herself, and Dawson, for his song choice. However, Anatalia was declared the winner. She advances to the live rounds, while Dawson heads home.
Next, representing Team Blake, was Enid Ortiz, taking a risk with Adele’s “When We Were Young,” facing TSoul, singing “These Arms of Mine,” by Otis Redding. Blake urged Enid to work on her confidence, while he suggested that TSoul try not to let his emotions “derail the performance.”
Blake praised Enid for “stepping up to the plate,” and TSoul for the unique quality of his voice, but chose TSoul, who moves on to the live rounds. Enid was sent packing.
The night ended with a battle of teen titans, as Team Gwen’s Aaliyah Rose, 14, singing “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” by Meghan Trainer and John Legend, faced off against 15-year-old Brennley Brown, tackling Kelly Clarkson’s “Up to the Mountain.” Gwen urged Aaliyah to use her facial expressions to help put over the song. Brennley, according to Gwen, tended to give off the wrong emotions when she sang.
After calling Brennley an “unexpected surprise,” and Aaliyah “unique,” Gwen crowned Brennley the winner. She advances to the live rounds.
However, just as Aaliyah was about to leave the stage, Blake saved the day by pressing his button, sending her to the live rounds as part of his team.
The Voice knockout rounds continue Monday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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