by Jessica Blackwell

 

The Voice had a few extra celebrity helpers tonight. Coach Christina stopped in to help out Team Gwen, Diana Ross who mentored Team Pharrell, Colbie Callait assisted Blake with his team and Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy joined Adam. Clive Davis was there for good measure. WIth the extra mentors and invaluable star power, the Top 10 hit the stage: 

 

Matt McAndrew - "Fix You" by Coldplay

Adam figured that this would be a perfect song for Matt, since he's kind of a "Chris Martin type" and he was right. Matt remains consistent each week, but at the same time he kind of surprises you. He hit some crazy good notes during the performances, reminding everyone of his range. He's a quiet singer, but boy can he hit those notes. 

 

Anita Antoinette - "Let Her Go" by Passenger 

Anita got the treat of having two Voice coaches helping her with her performance this week! Christina returned to help out with the performance, which was exciting. Gwen chose this song for Anita and put a reggae/upbeat spin on the song. Needless to say, she rocked it, making Gwen proud. The audience wouldn't stop going nuts, and the coaches all loved the spin she put on the song. 

 

Damien - "You & I" by Stevie Wonder

Adam gave him another soul classic because he knows that's the genre he shines in. If Stevie wonder was watching that performance, then he's just as proud as Adam and Damien's parents were! He did an amazing job - the crowd had a look of awe on their faces. I appreciate the consistency in the song choices, but I think next week Adam should give him something unexpected to push the envelope. 

 

Raegan James - "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea 

This song choice was very different for Raegan and she wanted to make it her own. Thankfully she had Colbie Callait and Blake to help coach her through it. I will admit I wasn't a fan of it and this was actually my least favorite performance of hers. Her vocals were great, but I just think this was a song that didn't need to be stripped down. The coaches liked it - so hopefully America did too so she doesn't go home. 

 

Luke Wade - "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding

An interesting choice for Luke, but a good one, because he rocked it. Pharrell had Diana Ross assisting him and she gave him some insight on the innuendoes and rasps that Otis used to do. Pharrell predicted that this would be one of Luke's biggest moments and this certainly became the case. Great job Luke! 

 

Craig Wayne Boyd - "Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash

Blake paid this dude the biggest compliment ever. He said "the only difference between Craig and me is that I got a break and he didn't." His performance proved just how much he deserved that compliment, he did great as always. 

 

Ryan Sil - "Starlight" by Muse

Since he was saved last week, Ryan had to give it his all this week and he did. Gwen fought for him to be able to do this song since it was so far away from his usual pop style, and he did it justice. Pharrell said he thinks that Ryan is an undercover alternative artist. Maybe he's right! 

 

Danica Shirey - "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston

Whitney is another one of those divas that I feel shouldn't be touched unless you can blow it out of the water. If there is any one this season who can tackle the great divas, it's Danica. Whitney is one of her favorite singers and besides being able to sing her song this week, she also got to meet the man who discovered Whitney - Clive Davis. She gave him a preview of her performance and he said she captured the spirit of Whitney - wow! Her vocals were amazing and I have to say this was her best performance yet. Adam said "this song isn't a song that you should give to anybody really unless they can get up there and do what you did tonight." 

 

Taylor John Williams "Come Together" by The Beatles 

Taylor quickly became one of my favorites and this week his performance of this classic was one of the best in my opinion. This song was slightly more upbeat than his usual haunting melodies, but still stayed true to his character.  Adam said there are two words to describe him - ROCK STAR! 

 

Chris Jamison "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars 

Tonight was his moment to shine. In his first time closing out the show, he ROCKED it with this funky soul number. Gwen loved his rhythm and the audience was dancing and bopping their heads along with him. Great way to end the night! 

 

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

 

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