The Voice - Spring 2017 (threads merged)

[Rob]

Are 2 people eliminated tonight? I like Mark and Lilli the least. I like the rest of them.

 

[KCC]

Yes, 2 are eliminated tonight. I think that there is also another instant save, with people tweeting votes for 5 minutes after a sing-off.

I'm pretty proud of Lauren. (Her mom, who was on last night, is my cousin. Sorry, I can't stop saying that!) I also like Chris Blue and Jesse. I can't get into the youngsters - Aliyah, Mark and Brennley - for some reason. Vanessa exhausted me and I have no idea what she said in that song. Maybe something is wrong with my hearing? I can't understand most of Brennley's song, either, so maybe it is my ears. I agree that Lilli and Mark will likely be next to go.

 

[Aceon6]

The one thing from last night was Aliyah not hitting one single low note. Either change the key or find another song, kiddo.

 

[moebius]

For the first time, I actually like Aliyah's performance last night, not b/c of the tears. The ones I enjoyed last night are Jesse, Aliyah, and Chris. Vanessa didn't pull off the rap very well, otherwise it could've been an entertaining performance. Didn't really like Hunter's version of 'Higher Love', although it was better than his version of 'Somebody I Used To Know'. Still my fave though as Lauren and Brennley bore me. Between Lauren and Brennley, I would rather choose Lauren.

 

[KCC]

Did Charlie Puth lip sync that song tonight's? It did not look like he was singing, especially towards the end.

 

[shan]

Did Charlie Puth lip sync that song tonight's? It did not look like he was singing, especially towards the end.

It did look fake toward the end.

 

[taf2002]

I wouldn't be sorry to see Mark & Lilli go except for the fact that Adam lost 2 team members. I'm not looking forward to Blake razzing him about it. I don't think he would have so many wins if he weren't the only country coach. The other coaches have to split votes.

 

[Allskate]

I didn't watch the other night, and I thought I might finally be done with The Voice. But now there are reports that Kelly Clarkson is going to be one of the coaches. I'll probably watch to see her:

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/kelly-clarkson-the-voice-1202424125/

 

[skatesindreams]

She has also been mentioned as a possible judge on the revived "American Idol".

 

[Allskate]

She has also been mentioned as a possible judge on the revived "American Idol".

I think the official announcement that Kelly will be on The Voice pretty much kills the rumor of her possibly being on American Idol. Idol is going to have to have some fresh faces. Ryan Seacrest is now based in NY for Kelly and Ryan. Jennifer Lopez takes on a lot, but I can't imagine that she wants to return to Idol. I doubt they want to go back to the old judges anyway. There are rumors that they are pursuing Carrie Underwood, but I have a hard time seeing Carrie as a coach.

 

[taf2002]

No JLo.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Hunter did a good job on "With or Without You" but I can never fully appreciate a U2 cover especially for that song. Bono's voice is just too distinctive and perfect for that song and a cover just is never good enough no matter how well someone sings it.

 

[shan]

I missed Hunter. Boo...

I'm not impressed with Aliyah M's solo performance. That was not a good rendition of "I Can Only Imagine".

It will be interesting to see who makes the final 4.

 

[Rogue]

Vanessa made me long for Karen Carpenter.

 

[KCC]

I liked Lauren, Chris Blue and Jesse tonight. Most of the duets felt like an afterthought.

 

[moebius]

Hoping Hunter, Jesse, Chris, and Vanessa makes it to the finals, but I think Hunter, Lauren, Brennley and Chris will make it. Between Brennley and Aliyah, I prefer Aliyah. Liked Vanessa/Chris and Jesse/T-Soul duet.

 

[taf2002]

All 8 plus the 4 duets charted on iTunes:

#1 Lauren
#2 Chris
#6 Chris/Vanessa
#7 Aliyah
#10 Hunter
#15 Jesse
#19 Aliyah/Hunter
#25 Lauren/Brennley
#26 Vanessa
#43 Brennley
#49 Jesse/TSoul
#68 TSoul

The only one I care about being in the finale is Jesse & I think he will make it. I think Lauren & Hunter are shoo-ins too. I have no idea who will get the 4th spot. I thought it might be Vanessa or Brennley but the above results don't support that. It looks like it might be Chris.

 

[shan]

I'm not surprised at Lauren and Chris making it through, but Aliyah?? But then I'm surprised every week when she makes it through.

I hope Hunter gets through.

 

[Rob]

Very surprised at Aliyah. I wanted Hunter, Jesse, Lauren, Chris.

 

[moebius]

WTF??? How did Aliyah, but not Hunter get through??? I was so sure that Hunter would be in the finale. I guess Jesse must have killed the instant save performance or Hunter's instant save performance was lackluster or Adam's campaigning must've done the trick. At least it was Jesse, not Brennley that made it to the finale. I guess Blake will win with Lauren, although it would be a nice surprise if Chris or Jesse won.

Funny that Adam wore a No Doubt t-shirt.

 

[shan]

Hunter (although I do like Jessie).

What was the order of performance in the Instant Save?

I'm guessing Jessie went last? Not to take away from his talent, it just seems that most often, whoever goes last gets the save.

 

[flyingsit]

I think Aliyah got through because she sang a Christian song.

 

[Aceon6]

I'm just hoping this final group means a clear path for Lauren.

 

[Rogue]

I'm just hoping this final group means a clear path for Lauren.

While I'm hoping that Blake having 2 people in the finals will split the vote, allowing either Chris or Jesse to take it.

 

[taf2002]

I used to enjoy Blake but his constant bragging makes me not want him to ever win again. He makes it sound like his contestants had nothing to do with the win. My 1st choice is Jesse to win but Chris would be alright too.

 

[flyingsit]

I like Lauren a lot, probably the most of any country contestant since I've been watching, but I don't want Blake to win. My favorite in this group is Chris, but I wouldn't mind Jesse winning either.

 

[skatesindreams]

Blake, obnoxious as he can be; knows the audience's fondness for "country" artists.
He supports his choices and makes sure that they receive public exposure; on the Voice, and thereafter.

 

[taf2002]

Blake, obnoxious as he can be; knows the audience's fondness for "country" artists.
He supports his choices and makes sure that they receive public exposure; on the Voice, and thereafter.

Yes, I do like that about him but I still want him to tone down the bragging. But if Jesse wins, Adam will do a little bragging on his own, right in Blake's face. They both need to make it all about the singer, not about themselves.

 

[skatesindreams]

i If Jesse wins, Adam will do a little bragging on his own, right in Blake's face. They both need to make it all about the singer, not about themselves.

Both of them have had a hand in creating that dynamic.
It's something that has kept viewers watching for years.

 

[taf2002]

Both of them have had a hand in creating that dynamic.
It's something that has kept viewers watching for years.

True, but I for one am tired of it. Maybe it's just me.