The Voice Season 14 Recap: Live Playoffs 3 Live Blog (VIDEO)

THE VOICE -- "Live Playoffs" Episode 1414C -- Pictured: D.R. King -- (Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBC)

The Voice season 14 LIVE SHOWS continue tonight with coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Alicia Keys and American Idol OG winner and newbie Kelly Clarkson.  Carson Daly returns as host. Join us as we LIVE BLOG every performance.

After Monday night’s Top 24 extravaganza sent four singers directly to the Top 13–Brynn Cartellifrom Team Kelly, Sharane Calister from Team Adam, Kyla Jade from Team Blake, and Britton Buchanan from Team Alicia–the remaining singers from Team Blake and Team Alicia performed Tuesday night. Tonight, Team Alicia and Team Kelly are up.

At the end of the episode, the highest vote getter from each team will be sent to to the Top 12. Then, each of the coaches will hand pick a singer to round out the finalists.

Real time votes via The Voice app and twitter will determine the four top vote getters–one from each team–advancing to the Top 12. For voting rules and contestant hashtags, CLICK THIS LINK. Viewers on the west coast can also vote.  The Voice official twitter account and the official app will announce voting windows and instructions.

Additionally! NO iTunes studios are available for today and tomorrows performances. That means–no song spoilers…

The 4 contestants already through to the Top 12 are in the audience tonight. 

Team Kelly

Kaleb Lee – Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett – Well. This is pleasant? It’s a sweet, plaintive cover, but Kaleb doesn’t manage to put his own spin on the song. He sings with a pleasing rasp. Kelly’s up on her feet. “I love my team!” She begs America to vote, calling Kaleb the best country singer on the show.  #VoicePlayoffsKaleb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVAz-BXbSI

Alexa Cappelli – Stop and Stare by OneRepublic – The young singer is pouring all of her passion into this song, her first semi-contemporary performance. I’ll give her this–she’s singing like she really really wants to move on. She’s literally weepy by the time she finishes.  Kelly is crying too. “I’m so proud,” she says, “I can’t talk!” More vote begging from Kelly. She calls Alexa “captivating.” #VoicePlayoffsAlexa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc64aFUJyRU

D.R. King – All on My Mind by Anderson East  – Ha ha. Blake’s ex, Miranda Lambert and Anderson East just split up. Anyway. Interesting song choice. He changes the  inttuneo a slow burning soul joint. I like it. D.R. makes some creative choices. The vocal runs might have been a bit much. But, overall, I approve. Kelly says, “You are seriously so talented, it’s so refreshing to see.” VOTE AMERICA Kelly says once again. #VoicePlayoffsdrking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-PxQUDcz9U

Dylan Hartigan – Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty – I’m not crazy about this song choice. He’s interacting with the audience. His stage presence is good. But I think an emotional ballad would have been more effective at this point. He hits a big falsetto note at the end. Not sure that was enough. Kelly calls his package “beautiful.” Heh. She compliments his range and talent. She likes that he can cross between pop and singer/songwriter. #VoicePlayoffsDylan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfL-kwImE9Q

Tish Haynes Keys – At Last by Etta James – Tish is usually pretty good, but she sounds off tonight, at least in the beginning. She gathers steam later in the performance. She’s pacing herself, rather than adlibbing all over the thing, which I appreciate. There’s some nice phrasing in there, after a bit of a shaky start. Kelly calls her a “gifted singer.” She compliments her phrasing. And man, she’s TALKING SUPER FAST. Because there’s a lot to squeeze in tonight. #VoicePlayoffsTish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ih3lt3X-gQ

Voting for Team Kelly through the break!

Team Adam

Reid Umstattd – Long Cool Woman by Hollies – Reid hasn’t gotten a lot of attention. But this cover is pretty good. His voice is strong and clear. And he exudes confidence on stage. Adam loves his old school rock classic vibe. “Vote for this dude!” he says #VoicePlayoffsReid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IYJvy0BlKM

Jackie Verna – Once by Maren Morris – Good song choice for Jackie. Her pitch is a little shaky, but she’s connected to the song and hits a few impressive notes.  Adam says he’s “beaming with pride.” He calls her “beastly.” He compliments her big sustained notes.  – #VoicePlayoffsJackieV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWn42TMXx38

Drew Cole – Wild Horses by Rolling Stones – Drew is an interesting performer who never fails to put his own spin on songs. He’s breathing fresh life into this classic, changing up the melody a bit. In his hands, the song is hopeful rather than sad. Adam says they worked on the arrangement together. “So so so good” he says.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NOKcnwisuM

Mia Boostrom – Either Way by Chris Stapleton – Is her voice giving out? The high notes sound strained and shouty. But her lower register is just divine. So syrupy. She knows how to step out of her comfort zone. “You have beaten the odds over and over again,” Adam says, referring to her one chair turn. “You guys are making a huge mistake if you don’t vote for Mia. #VoicePlayoffsMia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfsavs3ghXI

Rayshun Lamarr – I’m Going Down by Rose Royce – Rayshun is taking the audience to church. Great vocal tonight–so animated. He’s another singer performing as if his life depended on it. He ends up on the floor. No really. He’s laying on the floor. THIS MAN NEEDS A CAPE. Heh. “If only you could have a little more energy,” Adam snarks. “You just won the week.” #VoicePlayoffsRayshun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0UV0PAKRB0

Vote through the commercial break…and then RESULTS

Team Blake is first. America saved Pryor Baird (WUT???) And Blake saves Spensha Baker. Team Kelly is next. America saved Kaleb Lee (CRIES) Kelly saves D.R. King Team Alicia is next. America saved Jackie Foster.  Alicia saves Christiana Danielle. And finally, Team Adam. America saved Rayshun Lamarr. Adam saves Jackie Verna.

Before saving Jackie, Adam complains that he doesn’t like the “new format” he calls it “really stupid” and says he hopes that they “never have to do this again in this particular fashion.” I’m not sure exactly what he’s referring to–the speed of the performances maybe? The live playoffs are always something of a blood bath with 2-3 singers from each team leaving the competition. He also believes his save will be surprising. Indeed–Jackie was pretty surprised. 

Top 12

THE VOICE -- "Live Playoffs" Episode 1414C -- Pictured: (l-r) Pryor Baird, Kaleb Lee, Spensha Baker, Kyla Jade, Jackie Verna, Jackie Foster, Brynn Cartelli, Christiana Danielle, D.R. King, Sharane Callister, Rayshun Lamarr, Britton Buchanan -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Team Blake

Kyla Jade – America saved on Monday
Pryor Baird – America Saved
Spensha Baker – Coaches Save

Team Kelly

Brynn Cartelli – America saved on Monday
Kaleb Lee – America saved
D.R. King – Coaches save

Team Alicia

Britton Buchanan – America saved on Monday
Jackie Foster – America saved
Christiana Danielle – Coaches save

Team Adam

Sharane Calister – America saved on Monday
Rayshun Lamarr – America saved
Jackie Verna – Coaches save

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