The Voice is coming down to the wire and it’s now up to America to decide the winner of Season 27.
Tonight, The Voice will feature the top five competing for America’s vote in Season 27’s “Live Finale Part 1” at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Host Carson Daly will announce the winner on Tuesday’s “Live Finale Part 2,” featuring a star-studded lineup of guest performers including Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Chance the Rapper, Foreigner, James Bay, Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas, and Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood.
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Follow along with our live blog below to see which songs each finalist performed in hopes of winning the Season 27 crown.
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8 p.m. — Previously, on The Voice: The top 12 sang their hearts out for America’s vote and a spot in this week’s live finale. The first four artists to advance were Renzo from Team Legend, Lucia Flores-Wiseman from Team Adam, Jadyn Cree from Team Bublé, and Jaelen Johnston from Team Kelsea. After competing for and winning the Instant Save, Team Bublé’s Adam David became the fifth finalist. The seven eliminated contestants were Bryson Battle and Olivia Kuper Harris from Team Legend, Kaiya Hamilton from Team Bublé, Alanna Lynise and Iris Herrera from Team Kelsea, and Kolby Cordell and Conor James from Team Adam.
The final performances for America’s overnight vote were:
Renzo
Team Legend
Age: 34
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Up-tempo performance: “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz
Michael’s comment: “It was flawless. It was impossible to not get taken away.”
John’s comment: “We heard so much texture and beauty at the beginning of the performance… you’re the showstarter this week.”
Lucia Flores-Wiseman Team Adam
Age: 23
Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
Ballad performance: “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd
Kelsea’s comment: “You’re such a gift to the stage every time you’re on it. I felt every bit of that.”
Adam’s comment: “I’ve wanted you to stay pure throughout this competition and that’s exactly what you did.”
Jadyn Cree
Team Bublé
Age: 24
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Ballad performance: “Lose You to Love Me” by Selena Gomez
Michael’s comment: “I’m so proud and happy for you. Your voice is pure. You’re a pop star.”
Jaelen Johnston Team Kelsea
Age: 21
Hometown: Derby, KS
Up-tempo performance: “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley
Kelsea’s comment: “I know you had a moment early on when you got nervous… but the way you recovered is all that matters. You really showed up, I’m so proud of you.”
Adam David Team Bublé
Age: 35
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ballad performance: “You Are So Beautiful” by Billy Preston
John’s comment: “You show so much heart every time you sing… I love when [your voice] sounds a little broken.”
Michael’s comment: “America, go and vote. This young man has worked his butt off. He’s one of my favorite singers.”
Lucia Flores-Wiseman Team Adam
Age: 23
Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
Up-tempo performance: “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish
Adam’s comment: “That was so good, that was so amazing. Lucia is not the typical type of Voice winner which is exactly why she should win The Voice.”
Adam David Team Bublé
Age: 35
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Up-tempo performance: “Hard Fought Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
Michael’s comment: “I’m shaking. To touch people like that and to feel that, that’s what it’s about, dude.”
Jadyn Cree
Team Bublé
Age: 24
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Up-tempo performance: “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners
Michael’s comment: “You’re a star. Everything you are just comes through. You lead with light.”
Renzo
Team Legend
Age: 34
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Ballad performance: “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” by Jeff Buckley
John’s comment: “I’m so fired up, y’all. I feel like you’ve shown something new in your voice today… it’s been stunning. You’re a superstar.”
Jaelen Johnston Team Kelsea
Age: 21
Hometown: Derby, KS
Ballad performance: “Cold” by Chris Stapleton
Kelsea’s comment: “I’m out of breath, I’m sweating. It’s a big song to take on… I didn’t know how good you were until you did that song.”
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series The Voice is in its 27th season featuring five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows. In the coaches’ chairs, Michael is the defending champion after winning Season 26. He is joined by John, in his 10th season, and Kelsea, competing for the first time. Adam rejoined the panel of coaches for his 17th season after taking a hiatus following Season 16.
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