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The Voice Season 8 Episode 2 saw a crop of aspiring singing sensations compete for the musical attention of Christina, Pharrell, Blake and Adam on NBC. After The Voice Season 8 premiere introduced us to some of the spring campaign’s most promising stars, the sophomore installment did more of the same. Let’s meet them, shall we? Anthony Riley can get on up to join Team Pharrell thanks to his performance of James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good).” All four judges turned in seconds! Blaze Johnson joined Team Adam with a rendition of The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” that managed to get two chairs turned, even if it was a bit uneven. Brooke Adee and her cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” earned a spot on Team Blake. Might we have another teenage star on our hands (she’s 16))? Gabriel Wolfchild won a place on Team Christina, shunning Adam and Blake, after his take on a folk staple, Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.” Mia Z performed B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone,” a cover that needed work but featured enough range, tone and power to win a place on Team Pharrell. Deanna Johnson put her all into a rendition of Kodaline’s “All I Want,” and the returning auditioner got it done this time, securing a spot on Team Adam. Joe Tolo is now a card-carrying member of Team Christina, choosing Aguilera over Blake Shelton after belting out The Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody.” Tonya Boyd-Cannon and her prison choir background (seriously) made the bold song choice of Pharrell’s “Happy,” and was more than happy to join … Adam’s team. And there you have it. The Voice Season 8: Top Blind Auditions 13. Rob Taylor View Video Rob Taylor is a 22-year old from Louisiana. He caused three of four chairs to turn around during his initial audition for The Voice. 12. Meghan Linsey View Video Love hurt for Meghan Linsey on the first night of The Voice. This Nashville native drew the attention of all three mentors with her opening audition, as seen here. 11. Sarah Potenza View Video Sarah Potenza is a 34-year old from Nashville. She went all Sam Smith on judges and viewers with her rendition of “Stay with Me” on opening night. 10. Sawyer Fredericks View Video Sawyer Fredericks is only 15 years old! But he sounded twice that age when impressing folks with “I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow” on The Voice season premiere. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Cody Wickline View Video For his blind audition, Cody Wickline turned all four chairs with his take on the country classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” This 20-year old from West Virginia has quite the bright future in music. 8. Joe Tolo View Video Joe Tolo performs “To Love Somebody” and wins a spot on The Voice. 7. Anthony Riley View Video Anthony Riley strikes pay dirt in his blind audition with his take on James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good).” 6. Tonya Boyd-Cannon View Video Tonya Boyd-Cannon’s powerful blind-audition take on Pharrell’s “Happy” has three coaches competing for her. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Gabriel Wolfchild View Video Gabriel Wolfchild performs “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” on Season 8 of The Voice. 4. Brooke Adee View Video Brooke Adee has the coaches fighting for her after her blind audition, “Skinny Love,” strikes a chord. 3. Mia Z View Video Mia Z delivers a sultry blind-audition take on B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone.” 2. Blaze Johnson View Video With his blind-audition version of “How to Save a Life,” Blaze Johnson has two coaches competing for him. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 1. Deanna Johnson View Video Deanna Johnson wows the coaches and crowd with her version of “All I Want.” The End. Up Next: ” The Voice Season 8: Top Blind Auditions .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… Which singers from these first two nights do you think have what it takes to go all the way, and who do you think will be Battle Round montage fodder? Are you excited that Christina is back in the game once again, or do you miss Gwen Stefani? Hit the comments below to discuss all things The Voice!
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The Blind Auditions are over. The Battles have come and gone. The Knockout Round is here on The Voice, and there is no longer any margin for error. It’s win or go home. Or at least win or get stolen or go home. With Taylor Swift on board as mentor, let’s break down all the Knockout performances from last night and see who is still in the hunt to be named The Voice: DaNica Shirey vs. Katriz Trinidad (Team Pharrell) DaNica Shirey (“Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston) defeated Katriz Trinidad (“Superwoman” by Alicia Keys) in a little bit of an upset. Both were terrific out there, and have potential to make it far in this competition. But only one spot remained in the Top 12, and DaNica edged Katriz for it. Damien vs. Toia Jones (Team Adam) It was a tough one for Adam, but Damien (“How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes) bested Toia Jones (“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé) in another upset Monday. Toia seemed to have Damien on the ropes in this Knockout round performance, pouring every ounce of energy she had into that cover, but alas, Damien it is. Jessie Pitts vs Tanner Linford (Team Blake) It felt like a battle of Team Blake also-rans, but Jessie Pitts (“Your Song” by Elton John) topped Tanner Linford (“Calling All Angels” by Train) to advance. The Voice Season 7 Knockout Performances 1. Luke Wade – Rich Girl (The Voice Knockouts) Luke Wade gives his best to Hall & Oates’ “Rich Girl.” James David Carter vs. Griffin (Team Blake) James David Carter (“You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor) ousted Griffin (“As Long as You Love Me” by Justin Bieber) but will have to dig deeper now. Bryana Salaz vs. Sugar Jones (Team Gwen) Bryana Salaz (“Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato) beat Sugar Jones (“Love on Top” by Beyoncé) even though both showed terrific technique and plenty of talent. Sugar was stolen by Pharrell, so both move on! Whether either can actually win is very much in doubt, but they could have a chance to make it to the top five or six with the right songs and menthoring. Luke Wade vs. Taylor Phelan (Team Pharrell) To the surprise of no one, Luke Wade (“Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates) prevailed over Taylor Phelan (“Rather Be” by Clean Bandit), but Taylor was stolen by Adam! Pharrell must have played this one strategically (albeit bizarrely), putting his two strongest team members against each other knowing he’d lose one. Both showed vulnerability, actually, but still have the chops to go all the way, or at least close to it, when the dust settles and the live playoffs begin. Which was your favorite Knockout round?