If the 12th season premiere of The Voice managed to show us some great singers, the second episode upped the ante.
With such great singers in the mix, it led to some tough decisions for the likes of Adam Levine, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.
Did they all get to add the performers they wanted to their roster of singers that would take them deep into the competition?
With ratings still flying high, it’s clear that viewers will tune in for The Voice no matter how many editions are on the air every year.
Do we care about the singing, or is it the differing dynamics amongst the judges that keep us tuning in?
In short, we have no idea, but we still keep watching. There’s something oddly addictive about watching these people bicker over who they want in their team.
Of course, it’s not malicious bickering.
Let’s run down the auditions that went well…
Autumn Turner
25-year-old Autumn went with “Last Dance” by Donna Summer. Autumn started things right with a pitch-perfect rendition of the classing song.
You could tell she was passionate about singing and managed to get all four chairs turned around, ready to fight for her.
It seemed like Adam’s positive language was going to win him the girl, but Alicia emerged with the win. Alicia is known for her beautiful high notes and Autumn should be nurtured well by the singer.
Jesse Larson
34-year-old Larson went with “Jealous Guy” by John Lennon. Adam was the only person impressed with the performance, but it was evident why: Steel guitar!
Adam has a knack for turning for singers that sound like something from Maroon 5. Hey, he’s probably best doing that because he gets to work with people that could benefit from his tips.
“I hear CeeLo Green in there. I hear the proficiency of Eddie Van Halen sometimes,” he says of the decision to choose Larson.
Aliyah Moulden
15-year-old Moulden went with “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton and, boy, did she deliver. It was unbelievable, and she was vying for a spot on Team Alicia.
When Gwen, Alicia, and Blake turn around, Blake managed to swoop in when he let her know he was experienced in helping the younger generation find their place in the music industry.
“To be that calm in this setting at 15 years old, that’s who I want on my team,” he tells her.
Savannah Leighton
16-year-old Savannah was very nervous, yet still managed to sing “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry. It was not the best of the night. It was the worst.
This was down to Savannah’s nerves, but Blake and Gwen knew there was a good singer in there. They just needed to work on the nerves.
In the end, Savannah opted to join Team Gwen.
Lilli Passero
Lilli Passero sang “A Love of My Own” by Carla Thomas. There was something about that sounded very original. Her pitch went a little too high at one point.
For the most part, it was great, and she went to Team Alicia.
With two episodes in the can, it’s time to recap who the coaches are taking with them to the next stage of the competition:
- Team Adam: Johnny Hayes, Mark Isaiah, Jesse Larson
- Team Alicia: Anatalia Villaranda, Felicia Temple, Autumn Turner, Lilli Passero
- Team Gwen: Joshua Hunter, Stephanie Rice, Savannah Leighton
- Team Blake, Lauren Duski, Brennley Brown, Aliyah Moulden
What did you think of the performers who made it through to the next stage of the competition?
Sound off below!
