Last night’s episode of The Voice was a bit of a shocker in some ways and a given in others.  America’s thinking was a tad off…but it’s about their vote. So let’s get to it…

America Saved:

From Team Adam:       

Mathai – Her original delivery of “Ordinary People” captured America’s hearts.

Tony Lucca – He was one of those that I wasn’t quite sure of with his safe performance of “In Your Eyes”. Well, America was certain about the former Mouseketeer. I-Tunes also ranked him #2 behind Juliet Simms in the rock chart from Monday night’s show.

Pip – He held on!!! Shockingly – it must have been the tons of teenage girls holding him in this.  His voice is great, for sure.  But there is nothing about him that makes me excited.

From Team Cee-Lo:

Juliet Simms – She also had the number one spot on I-Tunes with her rendition of “Roxanne”. This one was no surprise for me.  I truly loved her after that performance.

Jamar Rogers – Loved his “Are You Gonna Go My Way” so I was on board with this choice. Keep on, Jamar.  Just not sure how long he can last with his competitors.

James Massone – He wasn’t a shock, I do like him.  And the little girls obviously love him enough to save him.

This left Team Adam’s Kim Yarborough (not a shock); and surprisingly Karla Davis and Katrina Parker to sing for the final spot on the team for the night.  Cheesa, Tony Vincent (not a shocker to me), and one of my favorites Erin Martin to vie for the final spot on Cee-Lo’s team.

Yarbrough’s “Spotlight” wasn’t enough to win; I knew that as I watched her half-hearted performance.  But Karla and Katrina were both singing for their lives. Again Karla had her awkward stage presence to contend with although I loved her voice.

Katrina, who never should have been in this spot, blasted away her competition and won the final spot on Team Adam.

Cheesa came ready to strike hard with a vulnerable delivery of “All By Myself”. Although I felt it was a tad too breathy it was beautiful.  Tony’s “Sweet Dreams” started off in this weird fake voice, but opened up into something pretty great.  As always Erin’s great odd voice caressed and shook up “Your Song”, but it wasn’t enough.  Cheesa was the final winner of the night for Team Cee-Lo.

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