Tonight on NBC, it the fourth and final The Voice season 13 Battle Rounds. For the last time this season, the coaches will pit team members against each other in epic duets. One singer will survive, the other will head home. That is, unless a fellow coach steals the losing contestant. Each coach gets TWO steals.
Also, each coach has invited another superstar to help get their teams ready for battle. Adam Levine has brought on the newly engaged Joe Jonas to help out. Blake Shelton enlisted his buddies, the country group, Rascal Flatts. Jennifer Hudson asked Kelly Rowland to assist efforts to get her team in shape and Miley Cyrus turned to her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus to lend a hand.
The Voice Season 13 Song Spoilers: Battle Rounds 4 – What Will the Contestants Sing?
As always, host Carson Daly will “referee” it all. Join us here as we LIVE BLOG every performance.
The Knockout teams are nearly filled up, with the remaining steal belonging to Team Blake Shelton.
Adam Cunningham vs Natalie Stovall – Team Blake Shelton – Boondocks by Little Big Town – Both singers are mid-30s. Natalie’s Blind Audition was montaged, despite her being well known around Nashville. She plays fiddle in the Bobby Bones Band. Adam is a Nashville based family man. Comparisons being made to Carrie Underwood. Rascal Flatts persuade Natalie to put down the fiddle. Blake thinks her vocal delivery is more powerful as a result.
We’ve got two super-polished singers going head to head. And the winner? It’s pretty much a draw. Natalie’s got the strongest voice. She wails in her upper register. Adam’s strong growl can’t be denied. It’s going to come down to what Blake needs on his team at this point,. In any case, it’s nice to see two mature singers deliver a great performance. JHud calls Natalie a “cool looking chick.” But she’d “roll with Adam.” Adam loves Adam C’s stage presence. The coaches were so obviously pro-Adam that he turns to Natalie and says “You were good too!” Personally, I’d pick Natalie. But we’ll have to wait until after the commercial to learn the result. Blake dithers and dithers, but finally Blake Picks Adam. Miley says she would use a steal if she had one left. Bye Natalie. We hardly knew ye. – Download at iTunes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnv9rCI8-do
Eric Lyn vs Ignatious Carmouche – Team Jennifer Hudson – Unaware by Allen Stone – An ordained minister, Ignatious won season 12 snapchat competition on Team Adam. Eric studied classical music and teaches lessons. Right now, he sings backgrounds in Los Angeles. Jennifer says the two singers have similar instruments, but they use them in different ways. Kelly is blown away by Eric’s gorgeous falsetto. She feels he needs more power, however. Actually, she thinks they both need to dig into their strength and ability to connect. Jennifer gives both singers a ton of technical vocal tips. Kelly thinks they both could be on the radio.
Perfect song choice for this duo. They both have sweet voices and lovely falsettos. Ignatious’ tone is deeper. He can do more in his lower register. I’d choose him–he’s got the more versatile instrument and the most charisma. Miley felt Ignatious’ comfort, but Eric knows his voice. Adam, of course, would go with his snap chat winner. Blake perfers Eric, because Ignatious went off the rails “a little bit.” No, he didn’t. Jennifer chooses the singer she found most confident. Jennifer Picks Eric. WHAT? Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. – Download at iTunes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0t15YATjM
Ashland Craft vs Megan Rose – Team Miley Cyrus – A Good Hearted Woman by LeAnn Rimes – Megan’s dad was an incredible musician, but an MS diagnosis means he can no longer play instruments. Ashland is a small town girl. Presently, she’s playing honky tonks. Miley calls her the “punk rock Dolly Parton.” She’s paired up her country gals. Only one can survive, says Miley. She thinks dad might actually become useful now that he can mentor country singers. Billy drops names instead. Stories about Waylon Jennings. And Miley continues with the heavy lifting. Billy compares both singers to Loretta Lynn. On the last pass, Miley and Billy join in.
They’re both great. Ashland’s got the sturdier voice, with a hint of a growly rasp. Still, Megan has that delicate reedy tone that lends itself so well to country music. Again, the winner of this duel depends on what Miley is looking for specifically. Personally, I prefer Ashland. Adam is still mad neither chose him in the blinds when he pushed his button. He calls it “the best battle round we’ve ever had.” A bit of hyperbole there. Adam calls Megan “the discovery.” Hm… Jennifer calls Ashland the standout voice. Miley Picks Ashland. Blake Steals Megan.- Download at iTunes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idAtHT7tZU8
And that’s it for the Battle Rounds. Next week the Knockouts begin. Kelly Clarkson, season 14 coach, serves as Key Advisor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYEJhmA-rIM
Moving on to the Knockouts
Adam Cunningham
Eric Lyn
Ashland Craft
Megan Rose – Stolen by Team Blake Shelton
Eliminated
Natalie Stovall
Ignatious Caramouche
