Tuesday night’s results show will determine the winner of season 24 of The Voice, so Monday night marked the last night of live performance events. The Top 5 gave it their best to try to win America’s vote.
Coach John Legend’s Lila Forde, Reba McEntire’s Jacquie Roar and Ruby Leigh, and Niall Horan’s Huntley and Mara Justine are the Top 5 finalists. They will each perform an upbeat and a ballad in an attempt to win over American voters. BIAS, the final artist left by Gwen Stefani, was removed last week.
This is how the evening unfolded:
The Voice Top 5 performances
Jacquie Roar
The evening began with Jacquie Roar, Team Reba’s Oregon country star, who hit some amazing high notes while giving her own spin on Boston’s “More Than a Feeling.”
Gwen said
“I’m so happy for you,” remarked Gwen. I said no to you, but you said yes to me. It’s an odd sensation. That was really amazing. I get the impression that you just keep becoming better and better every time.
Reba said
“You know that old saying, ‘Go big or go home?’ You went big,” Reba remarked. Well done. I’m overjoyed for you.
Lila Forde
Lila Forde, a singer-songwriter for Team Legend, tackled The Band’s rock classic “The Weight.”
Gwen said
“You know I’m your fan,” remarked Gwen. There’s something really confident about you. You simply keep becoming better. I just find you strange enough to believe you.
John said
“You bring so much uniqueness and authenticity to everything you do,” John remarked. You appear to be at the right place because of how at ease you appear to be. I’m ecstatic that you will win The Voice.
Mara Justine
Mara Justine of Team Niall, whom he pilfered from Team Legend, entered the stage to perform a ballad of Adele’s “Turning Tables.”
John said
“So many regrets over here,” John remarked. It was very remarkable. We heard another aspect of your voice. That roughness was incredibly lovely and strong when it was soft and quiet. I’m really amazed.
Niall said
“I am so proud of you,” Niall remarked. I sincerely hope that Americans will remember this day when they cast their ballots. You sing so beautifully. I hope you end up winning this.
Huntley
Tom Odell’s ballad “Another Love” was muted as Team Niall’s second artist, rocker Huntley, sang it.
Gwen said
“I love watching you get so emotional,” Gwen remarked. It demonstrates your actual artistic ability. Your effortlessness is my favorite thing about you. I can see why you are so committed to pursuing your dream.
Niall said
“I don’t know how you sang that after that video,” Niall remarked. Congrats on your success following that. It is so difficult to be consistent each week and display different facets of your personality, like you did there.
Season 22 champion Bryce Leatherwood made a triumphant comeback to The Voice stage before to the fifth artist’s performance, electrifying the crowd with his country hit “The Finger.”
Ruby Leigh
Ruby Leigh, 16, a young country musician on Team Reba with an old soul, shocked the crowd by selecting Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds.”
“You are so remarkable, Ruby,” John remarked. Since the beginning, I have been a fan. Your voice feels so strong, mature, and full of weight. It’s incredible.
Reba said
“I couldn’t have said it better,” remarked Reba. Witnessing you walk onto that stage has been incredible. You made that Elvis song more Ruby-esque than it was.
Jacquie Roar
In her second performance of the evening, Jacquie made a triumphant comeback by performing “Nights in White Satin” by The Moody Blues.
Gwen said
“I don’t even have words after that,” remarked Gwen. It was fantastic and continued to improve. You have to spend the entire day on the treadmill to get the amount of air required for that.
Reba said
“You are a force of nature,” Reba declared. It was really lovely. On stage, you exuded such confidence. I’m incredibly happy.
Lila Forde
For her second performance, Lila chose to take the stage to The Beatles’ “Across the Universe,” one of the greatest hits ever.
Niall said
Being authentic is the toughest thing to achieve in music, according to Niall. Right now, you are among my favorite singer-songwriters on the planet. I am forward to purchase your album. That was unique.
John said
“It seemed like we were transported,” John remarked. It was sublime, cinematic, and divine. Before they cast their ballots, America really didn’t need to hear that from you. You are this. It was really lovely. You moved through the song in a fantastic way.
Mara Justine
With her riveting rendition of Janis Joplin’s “A Piece of My Heart” for her second song, Mara left a little bit of her heart on the stage.
Reba said
“I would have said you are cute as a button,” replied Reba. You are quite strong. During your ballad, you were amazing. This one was really exceptional.
Niall said
“Wow, wow, wow,” exclaimed Niall. That was completely insane. That was launched into space. That song was ideal for the situation at hand.
Ruby Leigh
Ruby sung “Desperado” in her farewell performance before the American elections.
Gwen said
“Sometimes you just want to cry on TV,” Gwen remarked. It was perfectly lovely to watch your family support you. Everything about that was so amazing, especially the fact that you can sing like that at the age of 16.
Reba said
“What a great selection of songs,” remarked Reba. I’m happy you chose that. You performed a fantastic job. You are aware of your abilities.
Huntley
Creed’s “Higher” was the last song performed by Team Niall, and it rocked the crowd.
Gwen said
“We’re experiencing déjà vu right now,” Gwen remarked. Is it 1995 once more? I’m not sure if people are aware of how wonderful you are—the subtleties in your voice.”
John said
“You’re like watching somebody who’s already playing arenas,” John remarked. You are such a pro and a celebrity in the world.
Niall said
“Every time you blow the roof off,” Niall remarked. It was exuberant.
The Voice will return to NBC on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT to discover the winner of season 24.
