By Deja Lee

Team members Austin and Josh opened up the night with Pharrell's super smooth hit "Happy." Austin's daring grizzly voice and confident style was, unfortunately, no match to Josh's velvety warm tone. He may need to work on bonding with the audience, but he had the all the right notes to slide into home base on team Adam.

Blake paired Audrea with singing duo Maddie and Alaska. It always makes me a bit nervous to see solo artists battle against duos. It just seems unfair because when the power of harmony hits the audience, it hits hard. Despite this advantage, no duo has beat a solo artist in the battle rounds yet.

These three girls were given a country song called "When Will I be loved". The ladies sang their hearts out which, personally, I found a little exhausting. There was a constant continuation of belted notes throughout the entire performance, but I can't say it was a bad one. Certainly the judges had their hands full in deciding who to choose for team Blake. Maddie and Alaska were great but it was Audrea who he chose to stick around.

Shakira's group was next. The talented 16-year-old Deja Hall had the challenge of facing Iyesha Brooks who they refer to as "Music Box." Well Ms. Brooks does live up to her name! Her distinct sound won her a steal from team Usher. This was Usher's first steal out of all the battles. He obviously heard something special from Music Box. I'm sure the viewers at home did too.

Next more young talent takes the stage. 15-year-old Madilyn, and 19-year-old Tanner both come from the same high school in Utah, but never met until The Voice. What are the odds that they would come from the same town, go on the same show during the same season, and get picked at the same time by the same coach?! It sounds like destiny to me.

Madilyn and Tanner were matched up to sing a love song by Taylor Swift, "Everything has Changed". Tanner had the ladies screaming for his buttery voice and heart throb features. It was a strong battle, but in the end Madilyn was the one who kept her spot on team Usher.

Adam bought something exciting to the stage when he had Dawn n Hawkes sing "Stuck in the Middle with You" against Josh. Josh had a hard time not looking like a third wheel against Dawn n Hawkes. The couple seems to harmonize and blend so well together. But why shouldn't they? After all, they are married.

Josh put up a great fight, as his voice sounded awesome in the song, but unfortunately Dawn n Hawkes were too irresistible and stuck with team Adam. Josh was lucky enough to get a steal from Shakira just at the last minute as he was walking away. A moment of shock and true elation for Josh.

As for the final performance of the night, Usher chose Tess and Bria to battle each other to one of my favorite soul songs, "Piece of my Heart" by Janis Joplin. 18-year-old Bria, already has a rock-like grit and persona for this song. Tess on the other hand, is a pop singing cheerleader. She had to find it in herself to let go of her pageant queen image and really preform this passionate, grungy song.

It seemed difficult at first, but once she got on stage she was mind-blowing! She effortlessly sung the song whilst still being able to keep all the soul in it. Bria did what was expected of her, but that's not to undermine her performance. She was equally amazing and truly connected with the song, which is why Usher picked her to stay on his team.

Tess sure did give Bria a run for her money. Blake noticed this and picked her up for the steal immediately. I can see Tess becoming another one of those threats in this competition. Just remember I saw it first. Tonight night they will be finishing up the last of the battle rounds so be ready!

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