Alright Voice fans get ready for the drama because Season 27 Battles are officially underway! Coaches John Legend Adam Levine Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Bublé are making some seriously tough choices and we are already seeing some head-scratching moments. Plus this season is bringing in some major star power as celebrity mentors to guide the artists through this intense round. Let's dive into all the action and see what's happening in The Voice Battles!
Team Adam's "Creep" Cover Sparks Debate: Was it Really a Defeat or a Strategic Save?
Team Adam kicked things off with Britton Moore and Darius J tackling Radiohead's iconic "Creep". Now this performance was interesting. Judge were noting a lot of vocal runs happening and some might say a little too many. But despite that Britton's pure voice and powerful big notes stood out. Darius also did well but maybe got a bit carried away with the stage presence.
Here's the twist: Adam chose Britton as the winner but then used his save on Darius! Was it a strategic move? Did Adam just really love both artists? Viewers are already debating this decision. What do you think did Adam make the right call or was Darius robbed of a Battle win but given a second chance?
Booty Calls and Compelling Vocals: Team Legend's Steamy Battle Turns Heads (and Ears!)
Team Legend brought the heat with Kolby Cordell and Pablo Herrera dueling on "Tacones Rojos". While Pablo brought the energy and a light touch Kolby's raspy lower voice was undeniably captivating. One judge even joked that Kolby's voice is "the one that you wanna hear on the other end of the phone when receiving a 2 am booty call." Talk about a memorable compliment!
No surprise John Legend picked Kolby as the winner. His voice was just too compelling to ignore. Sometimes a performance just has that extra something and Kolby definitely brought it to this Battle.
From Different Planets? Team Michael's "Danny's Song" Battle Leaves Judges Confused
Team Michael's Battle between Jadyn Cree and Braxton Garza performing Loggins & Messina's "Danny's Song" was a bit more…unconventional. Braxton's weathered vocals seemed perfectly suited for the classic tune. It was a comfortable fit even if it didn't allow for a huge vocal show-off moment.
Jadyn on the other hand well her performance was described as coming "from a different planet." She has a nice sunny tone and worked well as a background singer but when she took the lead something just didn't quite connect with the song's vibe. Despite this Michael Bublé picked Jadyn as the winner leaving some viewers scratching their heads. Sometimes Battles are about more than just hitting the right notes maybe it was about potential or star quality? This one is definitely sparking debate.
Cowgirl Hats and Stolen Singers: Team Kelsea's Battle Steal Drama and Clear Winner Emerges
Team Kelsea's Battle between Angie Rey and Tatum Scott singing "Girl" seemed like a clear win for many viewers. Angie's powerful and clear voice with real "oomph" was head and shoulders above Tatum's performance. Judges felt Tatum while capable just never really "came alive" in this Battle. Angie on the other hand really used the song to showcase her vocal strengths.
Kelsea understandably picked Angie as the winner. But here is where the steal drama comes in. John Legend who had wanted Tatum on his team since the Blind Auditions wasted no time swooping in and stealing her. So even though Tatum didn't win her Battle she is still in the competition thanks to John. Never give up hope on The Voice!
Whispers and Emotion: Team Adam's "July" Performance Packs a Punch Even Without a Steal
Team Adam had another strong Battle with Ethan Eckenroad and Fran Posla taking on Noah Cyrus and Leon Bridges’ ballad “July”. Both artists sounded fantastic. Ethan’s vocal started a bit whispery but he eventually brought more power. Fran however was a real surprise. Her voice is described as warm tangy and full of emotion that really sneaks up on you. It packed a serious punch.
Adam picked Ethan as the winner in this Battle. Interestingly despite Fran's impressive performance and emotional delivery no other coach used a steal to grab her for their team. Some viewers are definitely surprised and maybe even a little "gutted" that Fran wasn't stolen especially given Tatum was saved. The steals are always a wild card in The Voice Battles .
Chamomile Tea vs Soaring Sparrows: Team Legend's Soulful Showdown and a Saved Singer
Team Legend's second Battle was a study in contrast. Olivia Kuper Harris and Nell Simmons faced off on "Feel Like Makin’ Love". Olivia's voice was described as "soothing as chamomile tea" smooth and calming. Nell on the other hand brought a different energy less airy but just as captivating. Her control was amazing making it seem like she could send notes "soaring and plummeting like so many sparrows in the sky."
While it was a tough choice many felt Nell deserved the win for her breathtaking control and vocal skill. However John Legend picked Olivia as the Battle winner. But just like in Team Adam’s first battle John used his save this time on Olivia! So Nell despite a stellar performance was eliminated while Olivia gets another shot on Team Legend. Another decision that has viewers wondering if it was the right one.
Battle Rounds by the Numbers: Key Facts About The Voice Season 27 Battles
- Three Episodes of Battles: The Battles round in Season 27 will span three episodes of The Voice.
- 24 Battles Total: Each coach's team will have six Battles making a total of 24 Battles across all teams.
- 12 Artists per Team: Each coach started the Battles with 12 artists on their team from the Blind Auditions.
- Celebrity Battle Advisors: This season's Battle Advisors include Cynthia Erivo Coco Jones Little Big Town and Kate Hudson.
- One Save and One Steal per Coach: Each coach gets one save to keep an eliminated artist on their own team and one steal to take an artist eliminated from another team.
- Airing Mondays on NBC: Catch The Voice Battles on Monday nights at 8/7c on NBC.
- Streaming on Peacock: Missed an episode? Stream it the next day on Peacock.
Face Palm Moments and Fan Favorites: The Voice Battles are Just Getting Started
So there you have it a recap of the first Voice Battles of Season 27! We are already seeing some surprising decisions some standout performances and of course some steal drama. Are you agreeing with the coaches choices so far? Which Battles had you yelling at your TV? And who are you rooting for as the Battles continue? Let the debates begin because The Voice Season 27 is just heating up!