As each artist works with their coach, they also got a little help from this season’s advisors: Dierks Bentley (Blake), Jason Aldean (Kelly), Camila Cabello (John) and Kristen Chenoweth (Ariana), who helped prepare the artists as they got ready to go head-to-head in the Battle Rounds.
Eliminated contestants on The Voice Season 21 Battle Rounds Night 1
Chavon Rodgers, The Joy Reunion, KJ Jennings,
Advancing artists on The VoiceSeason 21 Battle Rounds Night 1
Bella DeNapoli, David Vogel, Girl Named Tom, Jeremy Rosado, Jershika Maple, Katie Rae, Kinsey Rose, Peedy Chavez, Samuel Harness
Battle Round 1: Bella DeNapoli vs. Katie Rae from Team Ariana
Song: “No More Tears” by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer Ariana said: “It felt so consistently phenomenal There’s nothing to fix. Every time we ran it, it was stunning. There is nothing either of you can’t sing, and I feel privileged to work with you. I feel so proud of you both.” Winner: Katie Rae, 35, Sacremento, Calif. Save: Bella DeNapoli, 22, West Islip, New York
Battle Round 2: KJ Jennings vs. Samuel Harness from Team Legend
Song: “I Know What You Did Last Summer” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello John said: “The wild thing is this song was written by Shawn & Camila. It was their first collaboration before they were dating. The way you all connected and the chemistry, it was great, like you really enjoyed performing together. KJ, you have great vocal technique, amazing runs. You come here with enthusiasm, great energy, with that big smile, it’s just magnetic. Samuel, you emotionally invest in the music that you’re singing. You sing with connection and passion and you asserted yourself in the song in a way that said, ’even though I’m singing a duet, this is also a Battle.’ Both of you nailed it." Winner: Samuel Harness, 26, Roanoke, Ind.
Battle Round 3: Girl Named Tom vs Kinsey Rose from Team Kelly
Song: “Seven Bridges Road” by the Eagles Kelly said: “I am so proud to say you are on my team. It’s such a special thing for me. Girl Named Tom, I have heard each of you sing and you’re incredible. Kinsey, you’re the kind of country singer that I love and no one is like you on this show." Winner: Girl Named Tom (Caleb, 26, Joshua, 24, Bekah, 20), South Bend, Indiana Save: Kinsey Rose, 35, Nashville, Tennessee [But John, Ariana and Blake tried to steal her]
Battle Round 4: The Joy Reunion vs Peedy Chavis from Team Blake
Song: “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night Blake said: “The Joy Reunion, just how smooth and flawless and pitch perfect your harmonies are together, it is clear you have been working together a long time. On the other hand, what the hell Peedy? There’s no way to put a finger on it. That’s just a gift." Winner: Peedy Chavis, 19, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Battle Round 5: David Vogel vs Chavon Rodgers from Team Ariana
Song: “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy Ariana said: “This is so unimaginably hard for me. I was looking forward to this performance. For the past week, I have been playing this song in the car on repeat. I love and care about you both. Chavon, I love that low tone in your voice. I love how it compliments the guitar. David, I love your tone as well. I hear what [the coaches] are saying that it belongs on pop radio today. It is hard because you both are so damned talented. I wish I had another Save, but, nevertheless, I will be fans of you both and stalking you and coming to your shows for a long time." Winner: David Vogel, 23, Valhalla, New York
Battle Round 6: Jeremy Rosado vs Jershika Maple from Team Kelly
Song: “Hold On” by Justin Bieber Kelly said: “There’s two amazing powerhouse vocalists that I need to choose from. You both elevated each other. That was cool and magical. Your ranges are so incredible, you were able to create that blend, which is the sign of a great artist. You all have the best hearts in the world. You’re so sweet and genuine. You are stellar humans." Winner: Jeremy Rosado, 29, Tampa, Florida Steal: Jershika Maple, 24, Killeen, TX moved to Team Legend. The Voice airs Monday and Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Next, Here’s What We Know About Season 21 of The Voice, Including the Mega Mentor
