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The Voice Season 27 has progressed to the “Playoffs” stage, marking a critical development in the competition. Each coach showcases their team of five performers, with the aim of selecting two who will advance to the live shows. By the conclusion of this round, only eight artists will remain in contention. Notably, Mega Mentors Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes lent their expertise to Teams Kelsea Ballerini and Adam Levine during the rehearsals prior to the episode airing on April 28.
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Team Kelsea
The performances from Team Kelsea highlighted diverse talents, featuring Iris Herrera with “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton, Jaelen Johnston singing “If You’re Reading This” by Tim McGraw, Alanna Lynise performing “Nobody Gets Me” by SZA, Tinika Wyatt sharing “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe, and Darius J delivering a cover of “Hey Ya!” by Outkast. Sheryl expressed admiration for Iris’s impressive vocal abilities and supported Kelsea’s advice to Jaelen, suggesting he preserve the song’s recognizability. Celebrating Alanna’s emotional depth in her performance, Sheryl complimented Tinika’s inspirational song choice and encouraged Darius to embrace his individuality.
As the performances unfolded, feedback from the judges was notably positive. John Legend commended Iris for her powerful delivery, while Adam praised Jaelen’s unique approach within his category. He also noted Alanna’s potential to emerge as a superstar with her vocal quality. Michael Bublé thanked Tinika for her beautiful performance and expressed enthusiasm for Darius’s creative interpretation of a contemporary track.
Kelsea was particularly impressed with Iris’s performance, stating it was her best yet and commended Jaelen for remaining true to the spirit of his song. She recognized Alanna’s hard work toward perfection and appreciated how Tinika used the stage space effectively. Kelsea affectionately described Darius as someone who exudes warmth and joy. Ultimately, Kelsea chose to advance Iris and Alanna to the live shows.
Team Adam
Team Adam featured performances from Lucia Flores-Wiseman with “In My Life,” Conor James performing “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan, Kolby Cordell delivering “Finesse” by Bruno Mars, Ethan Eckenroad on “The Night We Met” by Lord Huron, and Britton Moore singing “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane. During rehearsals, LeAnn provided guidance on vocal technique, advising Lucia on her note clarity and assisting Conor with lyrics to enhance his breathing. She encouraged Kolby to explore playful interpretations and urged Ethan to project his voice effectively while advising Britton to work on the dynamics of his performance.
Following their on-stage presentations, the judges were impressed. John remarked on Lucia’s remarkable talent and predicted a bright future for her, while Michael acknowledged Conor’s confident stage presence. Adam referred to Kolby as a strong contender for the win and praised Ethan’s unique voice quality, drawing comparisons to notable artists. He commended Britton’s artistic interpretation of his chosen song.
Adam described Lucia’s artistry as refreshingly unique and commended Conor for making a strong song choice that defined his identity. He acknowledged Kolby’s performance as a highlight in the competition and noted Ethan’s simplicity as a strength. Ultimately, Adam selected Lucia and Kolby to advance to the live stage.
The updated team lineup is as follows:
TEAM LEGEND — Ari Camille, BD.ii, Bryson Battle, Olivia Kuper Harris, Renzo
TEAM BUBLÉ — Adam David, Angie Rey, Barry Jean Fontenot, Jadyn Cree, Kaiya Hamilton
TEAM KELSEA — Alanna Lynise, Iris Herrera
TEAM ADAM — Kolby Cordell, Lucia Flores-Wiseman
The four-time Emmy Award-winning series The Voice is currently in its 27th season, featuring five competitive stages: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs, and Live Performance Shows. Michael holds the title of defending champion after winning Season 26, accompanied by John in his 10th season, Kelsea participating for the first time, and Adam returning for his 17th season after a hiatus following Season 16.
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