The Voice 5: Battle Rounds Part 4

It was that fast? For some weird reason, the battle rounds this season felt short. I mean, it was seriously dreadful in previous seasons. HAHA. Also, it's pretty interesting to note that NO BLAKE battles were featured tonight. In fact, a lot of TEAM BLAKE got montaged this season. Hmm. I wonder why. Enough of the conspiracy theories though.

Let's who how the contestants did.

Jonny Gray VS Shawn Smith

Refugee

TEAM CEE LO

I honestly LOVED Jonny during his audition, but while this was a little underwhelming in parts - he sounded thin when he tried to hit his high notes - his take was actually a lot more compelling with his gorgeous tone than Shawn, who despite being a capable singer sounded generic. It's as if I heard his voice before somewhere else. This was an easy call.

VERDICT

Jonny Gray

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Preston Pohl VS Barry Black

I Wish It Would Rain

TEAM ADAM

As much as I enjoyed both of them on this performance, Preston has this throwback soulful tone that's quite magnificent. His vocal dynamics was stellar, and Barry, to be fair, gave him a good fight. It sucked that no one made a steal for Barry.

VERDICT

Preston Pohl

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Olivia Henken VS Stephanie Anne Johnson

Done

TEAM CHRISTINA

At first, I thought, do we really need another Carrie Underwood look a like? But while this song choice was obviously a bit of an unfair advantage for Olivia, she actually made a good case for herself. That's not to say Stephanie was bad because for someone who was out of her comfort zone, her take was actually good - minus, some minor tuning issues.

VERDICT

Olivie Henken

STEAL

Stephanie Anne Johnson (Team Cee Lo)

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Wow. And with all the buzz surrounding Holly Henry, they just montaged her? I didn't see that one coming.

Holly Henry VS Cilla Chan

Torn

TEAM BLAKE

VERDICT

Holly Henry

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Emily Randolph VS Brandon Chase

Tiny Dance

TEAM BLAKE

VERDICT

Brandon Chase

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Tamara Chauniece VS Keaira LaShae

Big Girls Don't Cry

TEAM CEE LO

VERDICT

Tamara Chauniece