by Jessica Blackwell

 

This week on The Voice, the contestants can breathe a little bit easier because only one artist is going home this week but they had to perform two songs tonight! Each artist performed a song chosen by their coach, and then their own personal choice. 

 

Holly

Blake really liked what he saw last week when Holly came out of her shell and got super sassy, so he chose another country girl anthem this week. He gave her "When When God Fearin' Women Get The Blues" by Martina McBride and she rocked what seemed like an effortless performance. For her other performance, Holly chose "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts as an ode to her parents. She did a great job with this song as well, proving that she is a versatile artist who can handle a tricked up power anthem and an inspirational ballad at the same time. 

 

Michelle

Usher chose "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane for her first song but I really didn't think it was the best song choice for her. Her voice is darn near flawless so of course she didn't perform badly, but she does best on bold songs with a good message. Liikkee... "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift which was her song choice for the week. Usher surprised her with a visit from Princess Swifty herself, who gave Michelle her stamp of approval. She ROCKED the crowd so much they wouldn't stop cheering long enough for anyone on stage to speak! Go Michelle! 

 

The Swon Brothers

They performed "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker and put on a good show complete with what Carson called "The Swonettes" a group of gorgeous girls who joined them on stage. Shakira told them that they make her excited about country music - what a great compliment! For their second performance, they sang "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard. Blake called this song probably the most classic country song performed on The Voice. Well, it's safe to say that a northerner like me never heard of that song until tonight, so I guess he's right! 

 

Sasha

Sasha chose the amazing soul "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin and wowed America yet again. He voice is so powerful and so amazing that Adam keep kicking himself, but in between kicks, he managed to tell her that this was her best performance yet. Shakira gave her the unusual choice "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. I was a little nervous, but she ROCKED that song! 

 

Danielle

Blake gave her "Shake The Sugar Tree' by Pam Tillis. He said he loves introducing classic country songs to a new audience through her and she didn't let him down with her version of the song. When making her song choice, Danielle chose "A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans because it reminded her of some rough experiences her sister went through with relationships. She was able get in touch with her emotions and produced a stunning performance, complete with an amazingly long note at the end. 

 

Amber

If you remember, Adam was the only one who turned his chair around for Amber in the blind auditions - and here she is in the Top 6. This week, he gave her "I Remember You" by Skid Row. Despite the fact that the song came out before she was born, she still did a great job. When making the choice for her second song, she went with another oldie "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, hitting Blake right where it hurts! 

 

Tomorrow night, we find out which contestant is going home. We're getting closer and closer to the winner! 

 

 

The Voice airs Mondays at 8pm EST, and Tuesdays at 9pm EST on NBC. 

 

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