25x15 - The Playoffs, Part 2

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♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

[audience cheering]

This is it!

Welcome to the Top 12,
ladies and gentlemen.

We are live.

Give it up for your coaches.

John Legend!

[cheering continues]

In the double chair, Dan + Shay!

Here's Chance the Rapper!

And the one and only
Reba McEntire is here!

Wow. Great energy in the room.

Great to have everybody watching.

I'm Carson Daly. Welcome to "The Voice."

Big night ahead.

Top 12 are all gonna take the stage.

Tomorrow night, three artists
are gonna go home.

It doesn't matter what team they are on.

And for the first time this season,
their fate is in your hands.

Finally, everybody at home,
you get to vote.

Voting is open right now
for all the artists

on The Voice Official App,
as well as NBC.com.

It will remain open all night long.

It's going to be a tough decision.

You can only be voting for one artist.
That is your favorite artist.

But don't worry, you can
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until that voting window closes.

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[audience cheers]

...which is with you as you pursue
new interests and explore passions,

just like the Top 12 are doing tonight.

Let's get started.

There they are. Don't they look great?

-Dan + Shay are here, everybody!
-[Shay laughs]

-All right.
-[Daly] And live for the first time.

How are you guys feeling tonight?

Dude, I'm fired up. Cars...

-You look amazing, Carson.
-[Daly] Thank you, brother.

Come on, man. I'm fired up.
Lives? This is our first time.

-I know.
-The stakes are high.

The talent in the Top 12
is just unbelievable.

I have no idea what's gonna happen,

but we're in for
some amazing performances.

-How are you guys feeling out there? Good?
-[audience cheers]

-Yeah.
-[Shay] I feel...

I agree with Dan.

You look unbelievable.

I'm excited to be out here, man.

This is electricity going on over here.

-This is wild.
-Yeah.

[audience cheers]

-We've been waitin' for it.
-We're just happy to be here, man.

We made it all the way through and
didn't get kicked off the show somehow.

So, that's been pretty cool.

-Nothing better than the live shows.
-That's right.

You guys are gonna love this.
You were built for it.

All right. We got a lot to get to.

Twelve performances.

Good luck to you guys tonight,
to all of the coaches.

We'll be chatting throughout the night.

We're gonna kick things off
with a legendary song

by Team Legend's Nebraska pop-rock singer.

Here's more from Bryan Olesen.

All right, friends. Time to go.

[John] Bryan! We're in the lives, baby.

We're in the lives.
It's so good to see you, John.

Good to see you, man.

Oh, my gosh.

To be in the Top 12, like, what a dream.

Turning 50, sometimes you have
these voices that whisper,

"Time to hang the hat on this
and go get a real job," or something.

And I never thought
I'd get the opportunity

that I'm about to have on the lives.

This is a very special time.

This is the first time
that America is going to have their say,

and we have no idea
what America thinks of Bryan.

I know there's some people
out there that hate this hair.

-It's kinda funny. [laughs]
-Oh, my God.

I have a good feeling
they're gonna love you.

And you've picked a very,
very, very fun song.

And this is a song
that you got to bring it all cylinders.

♪ 'Cause I'm having a good time
Having a good time ♪

♪ I'm a sh**ting star
Leaping through... ♪

[John] Bryan's like our own Bono
on "The Voice."

He's got the tone, range, charisma.

He's just everything
you want in a rock singer.

♪ Like Lady Godiva ♪

Bryan is our rock superstar.

♪ There's stopping me ♪

[Bryan] The lyrics of the song
couldn't be more perfect.

I remember turning 40 thinking
that, "Oh, my music career is over.

I got to figure something else out."

And here I am now, ten years later.

And "The Voice"
just ignites something in me.

I do not want this journey to end.

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ Having such a good time ♪

♪ I'm having a ball ♪

The key is just gonna be,
like, exuding all that positive energy...

Yeah.

...that's coming from your voice
and from the song.

You have ideas for the stage performance?

-Oh, too many.
-You're already, like...

This is a finale performance.

-This is it.
-[both laugh]

Well, you know, thinking big.

-You got to think big. That's right.
-Yeah.

It's gonna be so good.

Thanks, John. Appreciate you.

I've got a unique spot
in this competition.

I'm the oldest contestant.

I wanna show America that my life
is nowhere near on cruise control,

you know, settling in.

I wanna make it to the Top 9.

I feel like I'm just getting going.

-You know?
-Yes.

But at the same time,
I'm here at the lives,

and also like, America,
like, "Hey, don't stop me now."

-This is way too much fun.
-That's right, America.

-You know what I'm saying?
-Don't stop Bryan.

Let's go right to the end.

-Vote this man through. Let's go.
-[grunts]

[audience cheers]

♪ Tonight, I'm gonna have myself ♪

♪ A real good time ♪

♪ I feel alive ♪

♪ And the world ♪

♪ We'll turn it inside out, yes ♪

♪ I'm floating around in ecstasy, so... ♪

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ Don't stop me ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm having a good time ♪

♪ Having a good time ♪

♪ I'm a sh**ting star
Leaping through the sky ♪

♪ Like a tiger
Defying the laws of gravity ♪

♪ I'm a racing car passing by
Like Lady Godiva ♪

♪ I'm gonna go, go, go ♪

♪ There's no stopping me ♪

♪ I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah ♪

♪ 200 degrees, that's why
They call me Mr. Fahrenheit ♪

♪ I'm traveling
At the speed of light ♪

♪ I wanna make a supersonic man
Out of you ♪

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ I'm having such a good time ♪

♪ I'm having a ball ♪

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ If you wanna have a good time
Just give me a call ♪

-♪ Don't stop me now ♪
-♪ 'Cause I'm having a good time ♪

-♪ Don't stop me now ♪
-♪ Yes, I'm havin' a good time ♪

♪ I don't want to stop at all ♪

♪ Don't stop me, don't stop me
Don't stop me ♪

-♪ Don't stop me, don't stop me ♪
-Good evening, America!

-♪ Don't stop me, don't stop me ♪
-♪ Let's have a good time, good time ♪

♪ Don't stop me
Don't stop me ♪

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ Whoa, I'm burnin'
Through the sky, yeah ♪

♪ 200 degrees
They call me Mr. Fahrenheit ♪

♪ I'm traveling
At the speed of light ♪

♪ I wanna make a supersonic man
Out of you ♪

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ I'm having such a good time ♪

♪ I'm having a ball ♪

♪ Don't stop me now ♪

♪ If you wanna have a good time
Just give me a call ♪

-♪ Don't stop me now ♪
-♪ 'Cause I'm having a good time ♪

-♪ Don't stop me now ♪
-♪ Yes, I'm havin' a good time ♪

♪ I don't want to stop at ♪

♪ All ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] And that is our resident rock star
from Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bryan Olesen kicks off the Top 12 tonight
as we are live on "The Voice."

Yeah!

Fired up the crowd
and the coaches are on their feet.

Thank you to Paul Mirkovich
and the band back there

for rocking it out.

Bryan, nice work.

-Whoo!
-You good?

[Bryan] Ah, I'm so good.

-[Daly] Reba?
-What a way to open the show!

-Oh, my gosh.
-[audience cheers]

You are having a good time.

But you know what, Bryan?

You've been having a good time
every time you step up on that stage.

-Yes.
-You're a great performer.

I love your singing. I love your look.

-I love your hair.
-[Bryan] Thank you.

[Reba] You're the total package,
and congratulations.

-I'm so proud of you.
-Thank you so much.

Great performance. Wonderful.

Chance?

All right, yeah.
I probably just agree with Reba.

That was a lot of energy, man.

A lot of fire. A lot of crazy production.

That was definitely... It felt like, uh...

Like the intro to, like,
an award show or something.

So it was a great way
to kick off the lives.

Great vocals. Great performance.

-[Bryan] Thank you, Chance.
-Great job.

[Daly] And your coach, John Legend.

The intro to an award show.

I'm like, how is this guy
not already selling out arenas?

-Amen!
-This is amazing to me.

[audience cheering]

[John] Um...

After we finished rehearsal, I was like,

they've either got to start the show
or end the show with this

because this is too much magic
to put in the middle.

And I pity everybody
that's got to go after you, Bryan.

I'm sorry to everyone. [chuckles]

Thank you, Coach.

If you want Bryan in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

One more time,
give it up for Bryan Olesen.

Good job.

When we come back,

Tae sings an important song
that changed the lives of his coaches.

And later, Maddi and L. Rodgers give it
everything they've got

to move on to the Top 9.

"The Voice" is back in just 60 seconds.

Stay with us. We're live on NBC.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

And we're back live with the Top 12.

Let's keep the performances going
with the Nashville country singer

who's proving that Team Dan + Shay
is exactly where he needs to be.

Here's more from Tae Lewis.

[Tae] Okay, y'all. [chuckles]

So I'm singing "19 You + Me"...

-By Dan + Shay? [squeals]
-...by Dan + Shay.

That's crazy, right?

I am a little nervous...

Let's go!

...because I wanna make Dan + Shay
so proud of me.

-There he is. Come on, brother.
-Hey!

Bro!

I can't wait to, you know,
show them what I got.

-Song changed our lives.
-Yeah.

You know, this was our first single
we ever put out to country radio.

That was such a pivotal moment for us.

This is such a pivotal moment
for you, man.

-Being on the lives on "The Voice."
-Made it to the lives, bro.

[Dan] That's big. That's big.

Listen, I thought I was going home

-during Knockouts.
-Dude.

And when y'all hit that button...

[Daly] We've got a Steal!

I'll tell you what. We knew
what we were doing the whole time.

He ended up exactly
where he was supposed to be:

Team Dan + Shay.

And I am so freaking excited, man.

Tae Lewis, the stolen one.

♪ Summer of 19
You and me, yeah ♪

Singing their song in front of them
is a monumental experience for me,

because Dan + Shay
have inspired me so much.

I was a preacher's kid.

Shay was brought up in the church as well.

We both have this sound that is, like,
very churchy but also mainstream.

♪ Watching that blonde hair... ♪

The fact that they've been
doing it in Nashville,

they've seen the struggle.

It really shows
that you can surpass anything

if you just keep grinding away on it.

♪ Yeah ♪

-[Dan] Yes, sir!
-[Shay chuckles] Dude.

It hurts your heart when someone sings
your song better than you do.

I was like, I hope he's going
for the high note.

Oh, he's going for the high note?
He nailed the high note!

I'm so fired up for that.

'Cause I do feel like it shows
to the softer side than what I've seen.

That means a lot coming from both y'all.

Dude, it's so good, man.
I would just say... One note would be,

at the end of the song, it got
a little bit pitchy in the lower stuff.

-Yeah.
-Just hit that, like...

♪ The summer of 19
You and me ♪

-And just really connect in that moment.
-Okay.

Nobody can sing like this guy.

So to choose this song
is kind of a daunting undertaking,

but Tae can do it, man.

He's such a great entertainer
and performer.

Just hearing him sing
this song in rehearsals,

I think it's gonna blow people's minds.

I'm so honored
to get to call you a friend.

-I'm a friend?
-[Shay] Yeah, dude.

-Bro, hit me up in Nashville now!
-You know what I'm saying?

Let's go, man! [laughs]

That's crazy, right?

Okay. [laughs]

Just go out there and be you, man.
You're freaking awesome, dude.

-You belong here, man.
-You belong here.

[Shay] Your personality is unbelievable.

This has been our TED Talk,
and we appreciate you coming out.

-[laughs]
-[Dan, Shay] Yeah.

[audience cheers]

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It was our first week
At Myrtle beach ♪

♪ Where it all began ♪

♪ It was 102, nothin' to do ♪

♪ Man, it was hot
So we jumped in ♪

♪ We were summertime sippin', sippin' ♪

♪ Sweet tea
Kissin' off of your lips ♪

♪ T-shirt drippin', drippin' wet ♪

♪ How could I forget? ♪

♪ Watchin' that blonde hair swing ♪

♪ To every song I'd sing ♪

♪ You were California beautiful ♪

♪ I was playin' everything but cool ♪

♪ I can still hear that sound ♪

♪ To every wave crashin' down ♪

♪ Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave ♪

Yeah!

♪ It was everything
We wanted it to be ♪

♪ The summer of 19
You and me ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ Till the sun starts creepin'
Creepin' up ♪

♪ Right then I knew ♪

♪ Just what you were thinkin'
Thinkin' of ♪

♪ When I looked at you ♪

♪ Watchin' that blonde hair swing ♪

♪ To every song I'd sing ♪

♪ Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave, yeah ♪

♪ Oh, it was everything
We wanted it to be ♪

♪ The summer of 19
You and me ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Watchin' that blonde hair swing ♪

♪ To every song I'd sing ♪

♪ You were California beautiful ♪

♪ Beautiful, beautiful ♪

♪ Hear that sound
Of every wave crashin' down ♪

♪ Like the tears we cried
That day we had to leave ♪

♪ We had to leave, yeah ♪

♪ It was everything
We wanted it to be ♪

♪ The summer of 19
You and me ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] All four coaches
on their feet for Tae Lewis,

the second performance tonight,

as the Top 12 are going live
on "The Voice."

-Nice work, Tae.
-[Tae] What's up, brother?

-How are you doing, man?
-I'm good.

-How are you, brother?
-Man, you sound great.

-Thank you.
-Got the voice of ten men.

That is for sure.

-Reba, what'd you think?
-[laughs]

Oh, my gosh. I'm so thrilled to see you...

-[Tae] Oh.
-...even with you being on their team.

I had to let you go off mine,

but I'm so glad you're still
in the competition...

-Yes, ma'am.
-...because you deserve it.

-Thank you so much.
-Your personality, your great smile,

your wonderful singing.

I just love you to pieces.

-[Tae] I love you too.
-Congratulations.

That's such a great performance.

Thank you, Mama Reba. Thank you.

[Daly] Let's see what
your coaches think, Tae. Dan + Shay?

Oh, my goodness, man.

Do you feel that, dude?

-You absolutely crushed it.
-[Tae] Bro.

-I'm so proud of you.
-[Tae] Yes, man.

Thank you so much.

I-I'm getting emotional, man. This, uh...

I truly am getting emotional
because this-this whole journey,

getting to watch you, man,

and I do call you friend, man.
I'm proud to say that.

-[Tae] Thank you, brother.
-And I just... I'm so proud of you.

And I hope that you soak this moment in

because you just absolutely
crushed that performance.

-Absolutely crushed it.
-Thank y'all.

-Man...
-I'm just proud.

I'm so proud of you, man.
That's your best performance yet.

It felt like you belong here.
You felt comfortable in your skin.

That was incredible.
Absolutely crushed it.

-We love you, man. Unbelievable.
-Love you too, bro.

If you want Tae in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
or The Voice Official App.

Give it up one more time for Tae Lewis.

[audience cheering]

Good job.

When we come back,

Maddi sings an emotional Billie Eilish hit
that has a very special meaning for her.

And later, L. Rodgers
and Madison risk it all

to move on to next week.

The Top 12 off to a ripping start
here on NBC as we are live.

Back after this.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

All right. Welcome back.
Top 12 going tonight.

We're just two weeks away from finding out
your season 25 winner.

Your votes are absolutely...

-[audience member] Reba!
-...crucial tonight.

Yes, Reba is here.

Let's continue with the determined
pop singer from Chicago

who's learning exactly
who she is as an artist

with the help from her coach.

Here's more from Team Chance's Maddi Jane.

[audience cheers]

[Maddi] I'm about to go into rehearsals.

Working with Chance again.

I can't wait.

Bye, guys.

-Hey.
-Hi, Chance.

I love Maddi Jane.

Every time she comes on stage,
she makes sure that every box is checked.

From stage presence to vocal ability,

to just being a kind person
after she gets her remarks.

So Maddi is my perfectionist.

I think you're gonna k*ll this song.

Well, we're gonna rock it.

She is fiery. Like, she definitely
has something to say.

♪ You call me again
Drunk in your Benz ♪

I think that Billie Eilish made this song
about a romantic relationship.

But I'm singing it about things

that I've been through
in the entertainment industry.

♪ And I don't talk bad about you ♪

When I was 11 years old,
the covers that I was posting

got hundreds of millions of views,

and I thought that that was
the definition of success.

But I've realized that how I'm doing
as a person comes first.

Now that I'm here on "The Voice"
I'm comfortable with who I am.

And I'm having so much fun.

You're doing great, sweetie.

[chuckles] Aw. Thank you.

This has been an amazing experience.

And I definitely feel happier than ever.

[clapping]

-I liked it a lot.
-Thank you.

I love your vibrato.

I love the little R & B tinges
to things that you do.

-Technically, great, as always.
-Aw, thank you.

But I think when it goes from
the regular episodes to the live ones,

you're still introducing
yourself to new people.

-Yeah. Mm-hmm.
-So what I was just thinking is, like,

you have this really cool fiery energy,
that's dope.

The way that we just did it
felt kind of like you're pouncing on them.

Your energy should dynamically shift,

-but I think just do it gradually...
-Yeah.

...and build to all the way till the end,

and you get a full transformation
in one song.

-Yeah. Mm-hmm.
-That will also bring in people.

Then people will be like,

"This is the girl
that needs to win the show."

I'm really stoked to be on Chance's team.

I couldn't be more grateful
that I get these moments to learn.

Making the semifinals
would be a huge accomplishment.

I'm definitely gonna give it all I've got.

-Thank you.
-Let's get it.

I think America's gonna
fall in love with Maddi.

She has such a great control
over her vocal,

and I think that's her secret weapon.

She's gonna blow everybody's mind.

[audience cheers]

♪ When I'm away from you ♪

♪ I'm happier than ever ♪

♪ Wish I could explain it better ♪

♪ I wish it wasn't true ♪

♪ Give me a day or two ♪

♪ To think of something clever ♪

♪ To write myself a letter ♪

♪ To tell me what to do ♪

♪ You call me again
Drunk in your Benz ♪

♪ Driving home under the influence ♪

♪ You scared me to death
But I'm losing my breath ♪

♪ 'Cause you only
Listen to all your friends ♪

♪ And I don't relate to you ♪

♪ I don't relate to you, no ♪

♪ 'Cause I'd never
Treat me this badly ♪

♪ You made me hate this city ♪

♪ And I don't talk bad
About you on the Internet ♪

♪ Never told anyone anything bad ♪

♪ 'Cause that just embarrassing
You were my everything ♪

♪ And all that you did
Was make me really sad ♪

♪ You ruined everything good ♪

♪ Said you were misunderstood ♪

♪ You made all my moments
Your own ♪

♪ Why can't you leave me alone? ♪

♪ Why can't you leave me alone? ♪

♪ Why can't you leave me alone? ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] Dubbed "The Perfectionist,"

that is Maddi Jane
from Chicago and Team Chance.

Nice work, Maddi.

Felt like we were
at the Maddi Jane show there.

John, talk to us. What did you think?

You're such a star, Maddi.

You have been since the beginning.

[audience cheers]

And, um, what I like is, you know,

we get a lot of people
covering Billie on this show,

and a lot of times the temptation
is to try to sound like her.

And I really liked how you really made
the vocal your own performance.

It sounded like you,
not like you trying to be her.

And it was really well done.

Thank you.

[Daly] Maddi, let's talk to your coach.
Chance, what'd you think?

I'm just so proud and so blown away, man.

She is...

You've just been incredible
the whole competition.

It's like every time you perform,
you show off another talent.

And you've always had this stage presence.

But what I really enjoyed was just
how much movement you were doing

and keeping in pitch

and keeping the song with you
and just guiding it.

It was probably my favorite performance
you've done so far.

[audience cheers]

Thank you for taking a chance on me.

High praise from your coach, Maddi.

If you want Maddi Jane in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

Give it up again for Maddi Jane.

Good job. Good job.

Straight ahead,

an inspirational Patty Griffin song
by L. Rodgers.

Plus Madison and Asher
lay it all on the line

to secure a spot in the semifinals.

This is "The Voice."
Finally live with the Top 12.

Stay with us.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

And we're back live with the Top 12,

and our performances continue
with the Baltimore singer

whose time on "The Voice"
is helping her finally feel seen.

Here's more from Team Reba's L. Rodgers.

There she is!

-[chuckles]
-I'm so happy to see you.

Making the Top 12, I just never
really thought it would happen.

And yet somehow I am here.

It's an honor. It's a privilege.

I know you saw this on Instagram.

I did. I loved it.

I got it.

-It's so perfect.
-That is so cool.

-Yeah.
-Thank you for that.

I decided to get a tattoo.

Reba's lyric from "I'm a Survivor,"

and it's kind of like my tribute to her.

You know, you being a one-chair turn
and then making it here...

I mean, we all love you.

L. is my soulful firecracker.

Because when she steps on stage,
she just like... pop!

She's singing "Up to the Mountain"
by Patty Griffin.

It's a powerful song. It's heartfelt.

And she's strong,
but she's got emotion too.

So it's a perfect combination
for her to be singing this song.

This song is about someone
who understands you.

Being autistic,

it's always more difficult
to have that connection with someone else.

But Reba, she sees me.

♪ You asked me to ♪

I've had a lot of times
where I have been filled with doubt.

But it's people like Miss Reba
who have picked me up...

and kept me going.

This is the most vulnerable
that I have ever been on this stage.

I would be so honored
to be a part of the semifinals

because it would show

that what I have to give
is resonating with America.

♪ Go ♪

L., you tell a story so well in a song.

-Thank you.
-And when you hit that high note,

if you're going here, it's kind of like
when you sh**t a free throw.

-Yeah.
-You visualize it.

Well, visualize it, where you're going.

I love that.

If you lower the microphone,
just about to your chin,

you're still going to be able
to sing into the microphone,

but then we can see more of your mouth.

Why have I never realized that?

Well, I didn't either.
d*ck Clark told me that.

-Yeah, I love you.
-[chuckles]

What L. needs to do in this performance
to get America's vote is to sell it.

Just perform it from her heart,
like she did at rehearsals today.

-It's in America's hands now.
-Yeah, it is.

You stand alone.
Your voice is totally different.

So just let that shine.

[audience cheers]

♪ I went up to the mountain ♪

♪ Because you asked me to ♪

♪ Up over the clouds ♪

♪ To where the sky was blue ♪

♪ Sometimes I lay down ♪

♪ No more can I do ♪

♪ But then I go on again ♪

♪ Because you asked me to ♪

♪ Some days I look down ♪

♪ Afraid I will fall ♪

♪ And though the sun shines ♪

♪ I see nothing at all ♪

♪ And then I hear your sweet voice ♪

♪ Oh, come and then go ♪

♪ Telling me softly ♪

♪ You love me so ♪

♪ But sooner or later ♪

♪ It's there I will ♪

♪ Go ♪

♪ Sooner or later ♪

♪ It's there ♪

♪ I will ♪

♪ Go ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] Team Reba's L. Rodgers, everybody!

Thank you, ma'am.

-Nice job.
-How are you?

-I'm good. Good to see you.
-I've missed you.

You soulful firecracker, you.

-That was great.
-I love that.

Uh, Dan + Shay, talk to us.

-Oh, my goodness, man.
-L., you look beautiful tonight.

You sound beautiful.
I could not agree more.

Every time Reba says you are
such a great storyteller,

that could not be more true.

Every time you sing a song...

Patty Griffin is one of the greatest
songwriters and singers of all time.

If you just stand up there
and sing that song and feel every word,

we all felt it here.

Beautiful. We're so lucky
to have you on "The Voice," L.

-You're amazing.
-Amen.

Thank you so much.

Reba?

Way to go, girl.

-Wow.
-[L.] Thank you.

You nailed it.

Everything that we talked
about in rehearsals,

you nailed it.

The emotion.

I always said that when you start singing,
I can feel it because you feel it first.

I'm so proud of you. Way to go. Love you.

Thank you so much.

If you want L. Rodgers in the semifinals,

you can vote at NBC.com
or The Voice Official App.

-You can vote for me.
-Give it up again for L. Rodgers.

-Great work.
-Thank you.

Coming up, Madison takes on one
of the most iconic songs of all time.

And then Asher and Zoe
pull out all the stops

to try and get to the semifinals.

This is the Top 12 live show
on "The Voice." Back after this.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

Well, we're off to a great start.
Some great performances so far.

Top 12 all singing live tonight.

Three go home tomorrow.

Make sure that your favorite artist
stays in the competition.

Voting is open now for all artists
on all methods.

We're going to keep
the music going right now

with Dan + Shay's Massachusetts'
singer-songwriter

who's already had a monumental
journey on "The Voice."

Here is more from Madison Curbelo.

-[Shay] How are you feeling?
-I'm feeling pretty good, man.

-First lives.
-To be honest with you, Dan,

I can't believe that
we haven't been kicked off yet.

I'm just excited. And I know that
America's gonna fall in love with everyone

on Team Dan + Shay.

We got to make sure
they're ready, prepared.

-The lives. Are you ready? Let's get it.
-Let's do it, baby.

-We are the first ever...
-First ever!

...Team Dan + Shay lives.

-Come on now!
-[squeals]

Being back here
for the live shows feels unreal.

I'm so excited.

To go from no chair turn in season 20

to be at the Top 12 on season 25?

I had to pinch myself
to be like, "This is my real life."

Wish me luck!

-Oh, my goodness.
-Hi!

Madison is our ray of sunshine.

I feel like every time she walks
into the room, everybody smiles.

She radiates positivity.

And then when she sings,
it's just a whole different thing.

I could watch, like,
a four-hour concert from Madison

-and not get bored.
-Soak it in, guys.

-I know.
-We're at the lives, right?

I was just, like, watching on social media
and everybody's like,

-"I'm Team Madison! I love Madison!"
-Yes!

-[laughs]
-People are fired up.

I just know everybody's gonna love this.

♪ Yesterday ♪

Madison is singing "Yesterday"
for her first live performance.

Man, she couldn't have picked
a better song.

♪ ...so far away ♪

[Dan] She sang "Landslide"
earlier in the show.

And I feel like this is just like
an evolution in that trajectory

of what we think Madison
can truly be as an artist.

♪ I believe in... ♪

This song actually is really special
'cause it makes me think of my brothers.

We all play different instruments,

and we always used to love
to jam to Beatles songs,

and it just means so much.

♪ Now I long for... ♪

Thinking about the past,

I feel like I wouldn't be
the person that I am today

without my three amazing brothers.

And just thank you guys so much

for believing in me
when no one else did when I first started.

[chuckles, cries]

I think, um, to think back on everything...

I'm not only proud of myself,

but I'm proud of all of us
for getting to this moment. I am.

♪ Such a easy game to play ♪

[Shay] You are one of the best singers
I've ever heard.

-You make me feel something.
-Oh, my gosh.

Every time you sing,
I feel it in my heart.

I think Madison has what it takes
to win this entire show.

And I'm just really proud
of how much that she's grown.

-You're just a superstar.
-My goodness.

I felt so much artistry
in that performance.

I feel like, for you,

the most important thing
moving into these lives

is to really bring Madison
into this performance.

And don't be afraid to smile.

If you're thinking about
your brothers in this moment,

the crowd can feel that.

I can't wait to hear the albums she makes.

Hopefully, she'll feature us
as guest artists on it.

Who knows? Fingers crossed.

[audience cheering]

♪ Yesterday ♪

♪ All my troubles
Seemed so far away ♪

♪ Now it looks as though
They're here to stay ♪

♪ Oh, I believe in yesterday ♪

♪ Suddenly ♪

♪ I'm not half the man
I used to be ♪

♪ There's a shadow
Hanging over me ♪

♪ Oh, yesterday came suddenly ♪

♪ Why she had to go ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ She wouldn't say ♪

♪ I said something wrong ♪

♪ Now I long for yesterday ♪

♪ Yesterday ♪

♪ Love was such
An easy game to play ♪

♪ Now I need a place
To hide away ♪

♪ Oh, I believe in yesterday ♪

♪ Why she had to go
I don't know ♪

♪ She wouldn't say, yeah ♪

♪ I said something wrong ♪

♪ Now I long for yesterday ♪

♪ Oh, yesterday ♪

♪ Love was such
An easy game to play ♪

♪ Now I need a place
To hide away ♪

♪ Oh, I believe in yesterday ♪

[vocalizing]

-[audience cheering]
-[chuckles]

[Daly] That is Madison Curbelo.

-Great job, Madison.
-[Madison] Thank you so much.

Get some comments from our coaches.

Mr. John Legend?

Madison, you've always been
one of my favorites,

and, um, I thought this performance
was so beautiful and tasteful.

All the choices you made
I thought were, like,

within the context of
the classic nature of the song,

but also added just enough
flavor and personality.

It was really lovely.

Thank you so much.

Dan + Shay?

I just got to say, I'm so proud.

I love having that kind of clock
behind you there

'cause it reminds me, and forever
will be burned into my memory,

the time that we got to be
a part of your life

and a part of your journey because...

I'm getting choked up up here...

But when I hear you sing,
it truly just... I feel something.

And I'm just so glad that the world
is now getting to hear your voice

because it's not just your voice
that's coming out,

it's your soul, it's your spirit,

it's joy literally just
going out into the world.

And I'm just so proud
that we got to be a part of this.

-It's unbelievable.
-Thank you so much.

-Amazing.
-Thank you.

If you want Madison in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

Let's hear it one more time
for Madison Curbelo,

ladies and gentlemen.

Well done. Watch your step.

[audience cheering]

All right, straight ahead,

Asher heats up "The Voice"
with a Boyz II Men favorite,

and then we got performances
by Zoe and Karen.

Top 12 all singing tonight
live on "The Voice" on NBC.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

You doing good?

Just chatting with Reba here.

We're back. We're live.

Top 12 going on stage.

Another quick reminder.
We're voting, right?

I mean, we're voting tonight.
Trying to get from 12 to 9 next week.

You're watching the show.
So many great performances tonight, Reba.

So for you at home, voting is important.

It's open now. It'll be open.
You can vote.

If you saw somebody you like
and you want to change it,

you can do that
till the voting window closes.

So it's available to all artists
on all methods.

So we encourage you
to don't forget to vote.

We're going to continue now
with Team Reba's Alabama soul singer

with a '90s number-one hit
that lets us see a new side of himself.

Here's more from Asher HaVon.

[audience cheers]

This is terrifying that this is
the first time America's weighing in.

I hope y'all like me
'cause I really like y'all.

I really do. I love you, America.

-Aw.
-[laughs]

-How you doing?
-You sweetheart.

-Oh, it's so good to see you.
-Thank you.

Asher is my inspirational soul singer.

He's very versatile.

He can do the R & B and the gospel.

And when he sings a song,
it does touch your heart.

♪ I'll make love to you ♪

For the Top 12, I am singing
"I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men.

♪ Hold you tight ♪

It is absolutely challenging.

You know, Boyz II Men
are known for their harmonies.

They're known for their grit.

They're known for their power.

♪ And I will not let go
Till you tell me... ♪

When I really discovered secular music,
I was about 28.

I heard these dudes singing,
and I was like,

"Man, is this a gospel song?"

And to my surprise,
it was the Boyz II Men.

You knocked it out of the ballpark.

So with an audience,
with background vocalists,

and all that combined,
it's gonna be wonderful.

Thank you. [chuckles]

So, of course,

-this song is a little spicy.
-Uh-huh.

And I know you got
a little spicy songs too.

-Sure.
-A few spicy songs.

But how do you tell a story
that's not your story?

If a song doesn't... you don't relate to it,

there's somebody you know
that can relate to it.

-Mmm.
-Like, "Somebody Should Leave."

Somebody said,
"Oh, are y'all having trouble?"

I said, "Oh, no, no, we're very happy."

"But this song, you sounded...
you sound so convincing."

-Yeah.
-I said, "Well,

-my friend went through a divorce."
-Okay.

So I just channeled her.

I'm gonna go talk to my best friend

and have her talk to me
about her marriage, you know,

and just sell it as if I'm the one...

That's in love.
Just channel her. Absolutely.

♪ I'll make love to you ♪

-Yeah!
-You know, Reba,

I was going to, for the first live show,
not have any hair.

Just come out very ma...

Like giving off this masculine energy
for the first time.

Wow! Interesting.

And just be like, "This is me."

[Reba] It's the first week of the lives.
America's voting.

He walks up there as the real him...

I think it's the perfect thing to do.

-Thank you so much, Reba.
-Okay. I love you.

I love you too.

Making the semifinals
proves that my gift is valid.

It is enough.

And it has finally arrived.

[audience cheering]

[vocalizes]

♪ Close your eyes
Make a wish ♪

♪ And blow out the candlelight ♪

♪ For tonight is your night ♪

♪ We're gonna celebrate ♪

♪ All through the night ♪

♪ Pour the wine
Light the fire ♪

♪ Girl, your wish is my command ♪

♪ I submit to your demands ♪

♪ I will do anything ♪

♪ Girl, you need only ask ♪

-♪ I'll make love to you ♪
-♪ Ooh ♪

-♪ Like you want me to ♪
-♪ Like you want me to ♪

-♪ And I'll hold you tight ♪
-♪ Oh ♪

♪ Baby, all through the night ♪

-♪ Baby, all through the night ♪
-♪ I'll make love to you ♪

-♪ When you want me to ♪
-♪ Ooh ♪

-♪ Yeah ♪
-♪ And I will not let go ♪

-♪ Won't let go ♪
-♪ Till you tell me to ♪

♪ Tell me to ♪

♪ Girl, relax,
Let's go slow ♪

♪ I ain't got nowhere to go ♪

♪ I made plans to be with you ♪

♪ Girl, whatever you ask me
You know I will do ♪

-♪ I'll make love to you ♪
-♪ Yes, I will ♪

-♪ Like you want me to ♪
-♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ And I will not let go
Till you tell me to ♪

♪ Baby, tonight is your night ♪

♪ Anything that you ask ♪

♪ I will give you
The love of your life ♪

♪ I'll make love to you ♪

♪ I'll make love
I'll make love ♪

♪ I'll make love
I'll make love to you ♪

♪ I'm gonna hold you tight ♪

♪ Baby, baby
All through the night, yeah ♪

-♪ When you want me to ♪
-♪ Oh ♪

-♪ And I will not let go ♪
-♪ I will not let go ♪

-♪ Till you tell me to ♪
-♪ Tell me to ♪

♪ I'm gonna make love to you ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] Asher HaVon taking us back.

Top 12 live tonight.

Nice work, Asher.

-Thank you.
-Nice work.

Let's get some thoughts from our coaches.

Chance the Rapper?

[John] Yeah, Asher!

Hey, uh,

yeah, man.

You know what you did.

-That was crazy.
-[audience member] Yeah!

Uh, I've been saying this
since the beginning of the competition,

I feel like if anybody outside
of Team Chance should win,

I've been saying it's you, dude.

Like, I'm so glad that
America got to see this live

'cause you're
an incredibly talented vocalist.

-[Reba] Amen!
-[Asher] Thank you so much. Thank you.

Reba?

Asher, God put you on this earth to sing.

You said that you hadn't heard
secular music till you were in your 20s.

And then God let you
come out here and be with us.

So thank you, Lord,
for letting us have Asher for this time.

[Asher] Thank you, Reba.
I love you so much.

[Daly] If you want Asher
in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

Let's give it up one more time
for Asher HaVon.

Thank you, Asher. Thank you.

When we come back,

the singer-songwriter side of Zoe Levert
and then later, Karen and Serenity.

They're ready to go
to fight for your votes

and a chance to make it
to the Top 9 next week.

Live on NBC, this is "The Voice."

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

And we're back with the Top 12
live tonight for the first time.

We're continuing now with Team Legend's
Louisiana singer-songwriter

whose personal life
has now come full circle.

Here's more from Zoe Levert.

-Zoe.
-Hi.

So, what has happened
since the last time I saw you?

I got married. I have a husband now.

Amazing.

-I have a wedding picture right here.
-I want to see.

The wedding was amazing.

-I felt like a princess the whole day.
-Beautiful.

We did dance to "From the Ground Up"
by Dan + Shay at the wedding.

♪ More than a memory ♪

Back in the blinds,
they actually sang our first-dance song.

And so, at the wedding,
that moment was so much more special

because we were just, like, giggling,
like, "We met them, and they sang to us."

How are you feeling
about being in the lives?

I'm just super thankful to be here.

You had great artists to choose from,
and you chose me,

and that just means a lot.

Round after round, you were getting better

-and better and better...
-Yeah.

...and you earned your way into the lives.

Thank you.

So what song are we doing?

"Stick Season" by Noah Kahan.

He was nominated for Best New Artist...

-Yes.
-...at the Grammys this year.

When he released the song,
I did a TikTok cover of it.

-He commented on the TikTok.
-Ah.

But then he ended up,
like, re-posting it on his page.

That's huge. Let's go.

♪ So I thought that if I piled
Something good on all my bad ♪

This folky, singer-songwriter, descriptive
writing style, like, this is me.

This is who you want America
to know you as.

Yeah.

♪ And I love Vermont
But it's the season of the sticks ♪

[John] This song is perfect for her.

It's got that confessional lyric,
it's kind of rapid fire,

and Zoe brings her own vibe,
her own energy.

There's no one else
doing what she's doing.

Zoe is our singer-songwriter
with a little sprinkle of country.

♪ Do ♪

Whoo!

It's so good.

It sounds like
you should be making records.

-[chuckles]
-Like, I really feel that.

Thanks so much.

Let's just think about the ending.

I wonder if we bring the drums out
and let it be more dramatic.

I'm down.

I'm not the powerhouse of this season,

but I'm a very technical singer,

and so I'm excited that I'm with a coach

that knows how to work
with that type of voice.

Every round, the expectation is higher,
the stakes are higher,

and I'm not ready to go home yet.

-I loved hearing your voice like that.
-Well, I've felt it.

-I was like, "Oh, I like this."
-Yeah. It was like, "Oh, okay."

-"This is moving." Yeah.
-That was cool. This is fun.

-I can see why Noah liked it.
-I'm like, "Noah, watch this episode."

[laughs] I'm predicting more growth...

-Yeah.
-...more blossoming.

So, America,

-you gotta keep Zoe on the show. Let's go.
-Pick me. [chuckles]

[audience cheering]

♪ As you promised me
That I was more ♪

♪ Than all the miles combined ♪

♪ You must have had yourself
A change of heart ♪

♪ Like halfway through the drive ♪

♪ Because your voice
Trailed off exactly ♪

♪ As you passed my exit sign ♪

♪ Kept on drivin' straight
And left our future to the right ♪

♪ And I love Vermont
But it's the season of the sticks ♪

♪ And I saw your mom
She forgot that I existed ♪

♪ And it's half my fault
But I just like to play the victim ♪

♪ I'll drink alcohol ♪

♪ Till my friends
Come home for Christmas ♪

♪ And I'll dream each night
Of some version of you ♪

♪ That I might not have
But I did not lose ♪

♪ Now you're tire tracks
And one pair of shoes ♪

♪ And I'm split in half
But that'll have to do ♪

♪ So I thought that if I piled
Something good on all my bad ♪

♪ That I could cancel out
The darkness ♪

♪ I inherited from Dad ♪

♪ No, I am no longer funny ♪

♪ 'Cause I miss the way you laugh ♪

♪ You once called me forever ♪

♪ Now you still can't call me back ♪

♪ And I love Vermont
But it's the season of the sticks ♪

♪ And I saw your mom
She forgot that I existed ♪

♪ And it's half my fault ♪

♪ But I just like to play the victim ♪

♪ I'll drink alcohol ♪

♪ Till my friends
Come home for Christmas ♪

♪ And I'll dream each night
Of some version of you ♪

♪ That I might not have
But I did not lose ♪

♪ Now you're tire tracks
And one pair of shoes ♪

♪ And I'm split in half
But that'll have to do ♪

♪ Oh, that'll have to do ♪

♪ My other half was you ♪

♪ And I hope this pain's
Just passin' through ♪

♪ But I doubt it ♪

♪ And I'll dream each night
Of some version of you ♪

♪ That I might not have
But I... I didn't lose ♪

♪ Now you're tire tracks
And one pair of shoes ♪

♪ And I'm split in half
But that'll have to do ♪

[vocalizing]

♪ Yeah, I'm split in half
But that'll have to do ♪

♪ Have to do ♪

[audience cheering]

[John] Yes.

Team Legend's Zoe Levert,
ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you, fellas.

-Nice work, Zoe.
-Yes.

Congratulations on the wedding, as well.

Dan + Shay, some thoughts, please.

Zoe, that was amazing.

First of all, like Carson said,
congratulations on the wedding.

Thank you for using our song
as part of your wedding.

That song means so much to us.

And to know that it meant a lot
to you guys means the world.

-Um...
-[audience applauds]

That performance...

I'm, like, the biggest Noah Kahan fan,
and that's a great song choice.

Your pitch, everything, is always so good.

I love your tone. It's so endearing.

That song is so rhythmic. You nailed it.

Your pocket was spot on.
Great performance.

-Great job.
-Thanks.

Let's see what your coach thinks. John?

Zoe, like I said,

you're just blossoming
and getting better every time.

I really love your tone on this song.
It felt so confident.

You sound like a real recording artist
when you're singing.

It sounds like
you are meant for this stage,

and I'm so excited
you're here in the lives.

America, vote for Zoe.

If you want Zoe in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

Give it up one more time for Zoe Levert.

-Thanks.
-Thanks so much. You did a good job.

A hug from coach, and we'll take a break.

Coming up, Karen sings an emotional
Lee Ann Womack number one country song.

And then Serenity and Nadège
compete for a coveted spot

in the Top 9 live, right here on NBC.

Back in a minute.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

Welcome back. Top 12.

We're live for the first time this season,
and now it is your turn to vote.

Voting's open now
for all artists on all methods.

We'll continue our performances

with a song
that Dan + Shay think is perfect

and a perfect fit
for their Louisiana country singer.

Here's more from Karen Waldrup.

[Karen] Kendall, do you remember
that drawing that you did?

-Yeah.
-I can't wait to show it to Dan + Shay.

They're gonna be so happy
to see your artwork.

What's your favorite song by Dan + Shay?

Um, "10,000 Hours".

-Oh, that's a great one.
-And "Speechless."

And "Speechless."

Good luck, Aunt Karen.

-I'm so proud of you.
-Thank you. Love you.

So my niece,

-she drew something for you guys.
-Oh, my goodness.

-So I want to get you guys to sign it.
-That's amazing.

-Look how sweet.
-That's precious.

-No way.
-This looks like I drew this now.

Look at this art.

I think that Kendall
already thinks I'm really a cool aunt...

She even drew you guys singing.

...but now, when I bring her
the artwork signed by Dan + Shay,

like, I think I'm gonna go up
on the cool meter. I'm just saying.

We're in the freaking lives.

-I mean, you made it.
-I know.

Isn't that incredible?

-And I feel like...
-Absolutely.

...I know you're gonna k*ll it.

♪ I hope you never lose
Your sense of wonder ♪

♪ You get your fill to eat
But always keep that... ♪

I absolutely think Karen has what it takes
to make it in the country music industry.

She's got a bit of
a '90s throwback country vibe to her,

and that's super hot
in country music right now.

♪ I hope you dance ♪

[Shay] Karen is our country powerhouse.

She's such a pro.

I know that she's been playing
in bars and clubs

a lot like we were,
you know, in the early days.

I feel like if she's able to
really step into this song,

letting America see
that softer side of her,

it's gonna be a very powerful moment.

♪ I hope you dance ♪

-Wow. That's amazing.
-[chuckles]

Thank you.

-I love you playing the guitar.
-I did too, 100%.

But I feel like during that
breakdown section,

you could take the mic 'cause that's such
an important lyric and moment.

Okay.

Sometimes the most impactful moments
of someone's performance,

like, when you're watching
someone like an Adele,

sitting in that moment is okay.

The message of "I Hope You Dance"
is live your life to the fullest.

The thing that makes me emotional

is to think about my life
without "The Voice."

I don't know what I would have done
to get to the next level.

♪ I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean ♪

[Dan] This is probably the biggest moment
of her music career so far,

but I feel like she's ready.

Karen's gonna step up,
deliver and absolutely k*ll it.

-This is gonna be an awesome moment.
-I'm so stoked for this.

-Thank you.
-[Dan] Yeah. It's gonna be amazing.

[audience cheering]

♪ I hope you never lose
Your sense of wonder ♪

♪ You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger ♪

♪ May you never take
One single breath for granted ♪

♪ God forbid love
Ever leave you empty-handed ♪

♪ Don't let some hell-bent heart
Leave you bitter ♪

♪ When you come close
To selling out, reconsider ♪

♪ And give the heavens above more
Than just a passing glance ♪

♪ And when you get the choice
To sit it out or dance ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

♪ I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean ♪

♪ Whenever one door closes
I hope one more opens ♪

♪ Promise me that you'll give
Faith a fighting chance ♪

♪ And when you get the choice
To sit it out or dance ♪

-♪ Time is a wheel in constant motion ♪
-♪ Dance ♪

-♪ I hope you dance ♪
-♪ Always rolling us along ♪

♪ Time is a wheel in constant motion ♪

♪ Always rolling us along ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

-♪ I hope you dance ♪
-♪ Where those years have gone ♪

♪ I hope you dance ♪

[audience cheering]

Karen Waldrup, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you, ladies.

Karen, nice work.

-Ah, thank you so much.
-Reba, what do you got?

Oh, Karen, I'm so happy for you.

Working so hard as you have in the past

and get to stand on this stage
in front of millions of people

singing my good buddy
Lee Ann Womack's song.

And you just really did
a wonderful job tonight.

I'm very proud of you.

-You look spectacular...
-Thank you, Reba.

...and you sang beautifully.

-Way to go.
-Thank you so much.

[Daly] Dan + Shay?

Karen, I'm so proud of you.

And this is just... I couldn't help,
while watching that performance,

I feel like, younger you,

this is the song
that she would've sang to you.

I hope that you dance,
I hope you take that shot

and come on a show like this.

It's just... I'm just... I'm blown away
by you, and I'm just so proud of you,

and you should be proud of yourself.

And I know that America's watching

-and just blown away right now.
-[Reba] Amen.

-Thank you so much, Dan + Shay.
-Vote for Karen.

I love y'all.

If you want Karen in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
or The Voice Official App.

Give it up one more time
for Karen Waldrup, ladies and gentlemen.

Let's go. Nice job. That was great.

When we come back,
we got back-to-back performances.

First, Serenity takes on
a vulnerable Olivia Rodrigo hit,

and then a sultry
Jill Scott song by Nadège.

And Josh goes all out
for your votes as well.

"The Voice" on NBC returns after this.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

Welcome back. Top 12 live show.

Back-to-back performances right now.

We're gonna start with
the 17-year-old pop singer from Florida

who's sending out
a Grammy-winning hit to all of her peers.

Here's more
from Team Chance's Serenity Arce.

-Serenity.
-Hi.

We got Serenity Arce.

She's such a cool success story.

She was on the show before
and didn't make it past the blinds

and now she's going to the lives...

-Serenity, congratulations!
-...Top 12.

She's the comeback kid.

-And you had a birthday too, right?
-Yes.

-I'm 17 now.
-Happy birthday.

-Thank you. [chuckles]
-You're 17.

How's it been? How are you feeling
going into the live stuff?

It's been very different.

-I went back to school. High school.
-[whistles]

Everyone is kind of
just like, giving me those looks

because they've seen me,
like, my whole journey on here.

I even got... For my blind audition,
I got reposted by Sam Fischer,

and he even invited me to sing
on one of his tour shows.

-It's deserved.
-Yes, thank you.

You've been k*lling it on the show.
People love you.

-Thank you.
-I'm excited.

Yeah, you picked "Traitor"?

-Yes.
-Olivia Rodrigo?

Like, I think a lot about
high-school boys.

-They're mostly stupid.
-[chuckles]

These words in this song
speak volumes to that.

♪ Brown guilty eyes
And little white lies ♪

♪ Yeah, I played dumb
But I always knew ♪

I think Serenity really leans on
emotional connections to the songs.

She delivers every performance
with this intent and emotion

that really, like,
feels like somebody way beyond her years.

♪ You betrayed me ♪

This is the perfect round
for me to sing this song

because it's all about
connecting with America.

I wanna showcase vulnerability,

and I think, with a lot of girls my age,

I'm kind of singing this to them
because their feelings are valid,

and they should be heard.

♪ Yeah, you're still a traitor ♪

When you get big and do the sustain
on that first "You betrayed me"...

-Yeah.
-...it's just pulling me out of the lyrics.

I feel like that line, "You betrayed me,"

-could be done in a cool, simplistic way...
-Yeah.

...that, like,
doesn't focus so much on belting,

-but more, like, on...
-More vulnerable?

-Yeah.
-More like...

♪ You betrayed me ♪

I love that tone.

Really giving that brokenness...

-Like, vulnerability.
-...of, "I feel betrayed"...

-Yeah.
-...is what's gonna peek through.

I really want to make it
to the Top 9 for the semifinals.

I still have so much to show.

I mean, America won't really know that

until they vote for me
and get me to the next round.

-Thank you.
-Congratulations.

-You're going to the lives.
-I'm so excited.

[audience cheering]

♪ Brown guilty eyes
And little white lies, yeah ♪

♪ I played dumb
But I always knew ♪

♪ That you talked to her
Maybe did even worse ♪

♪ I kept quiet
So I could keep you ♪

♪ And ain't it funny ♪

♪ How you ran to her ♪

♪ The second
That we called it quits? ♪

♪ And ain't it funny ♪

♪ How you said you were friends? ♪

♪ Now it sure as hell
Don't look like it ♪

♪ You betrayed me ♪

♪ And I know
That you'll never feel sorry ♪

♪ For the way I hurt, yeah ♪

♪ You talked to her
When we were together ♪

♪ Loved you at your worst
And that didn't matter ♪

♪ It took you two weeks
To go off and date her ♪

♪ Guess you didn't cheat
But you're still a traitor ♪

♪ God, I wish that
You had thought this through ♪

♪ Before I went
And fell in love with you ♪

♪ When you're sleepin'
In the bed we made ♪

♪ Don't you dare forget
About the way ♪

♪ You betrayed me ♪

♪ And I know that
You'll never feel sorry ♪

♪ For the way I hurt, yeah ♪

♪ You talked to her
When we were together ♪

♪ You gave me your word
And that didn't matter ♪

♪ It took you two weeks
To go off and date her ♪

♪ Guess you didn't cheat ♪

♪ But you're still ♪

♪ You're still a traitor ♪

♪ You're still a traitor ♪

♪ Yeah, you're still a traitor ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ God, I wish that you had
Thought this through ♪

♪ Before I went
And fell in love with you ♪

[audience cheering]

That's Serenity Arce, everybody,

-"The Comeback Kid" from Jupiter, Florida.
-[John] Yes! Yeah, Serenity!

Great job.

-Great job, Serenity.
-Thank you so much.

All right, guys. Dan, Shay, talk to us.

Serenity, man. That was so sick.
What a performance.

That was such a powerful performance.

I feel like every performance
you've done on this show

has always had
so much conviction in the delivery.

I can't believe you're only 17.

-That blows my mind.
-[Serenity chuckles]

Uh, happy birthday.
When was your birthday?

-It was December. December 8th.
-Okay.

-Well, happy birthday.
-Thank you so much.

Amazing performance. I loved it.

-k*ller delivery.
-Thank you.

-Yeah, awesome.
-Thank you.

[Daly] Right on time, Dan.

[Dan] Yeah. Exactly. Exactly.

[Daly chuckles]

-Happy belated.
-For next year.

Chance, what'd you think?

I'm so proud. Just like always, man.

You really make the stage your own
every time you come in.

You give a real...

Like Dan was saying, a heartfelt,
emotional, intentional performance.

And, uh, yeah, you're on live TV.

This is your show.
You should be very happy,

-very proud of yourself.
-[Serenity] Thank you so much.

If you want Serenity in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

Give it up again for Serenity Arce.

[audience cheering]

Thank you.

All right, we're gonna continue
with our Top 12 performances now

with Team Chance's
soulful singer from Florida

and a big life update that's inspiring
her passionate performance tonight.

Here's more from Nadège.

-[Nadège] How are you?
-[Chance] Nadège.

Look at us.
We're going to the lives, girl.

-I know. Let's go. I'm excited.
-On our way.

"He Loves Me."
This is one of my favorite songs,

Jill Scott has been
an incredible influence

-musically and personally in my life.
-Yeah.

I suggested this because you have
this inherent jazz technique

that shows your technical skills.

-Yeah.
-And I thought, because the song is

a little bit more simple and rhythmic,

you could do whatever
you wanna do with it and flow with it.

Nadège, she's just got a buttery voice
and a lot of soul with every performance.

She's my sultry soul singer.

I have a fiancé now.

-[exclaims]
-[chuckles]

-We love love.
-Thank you.

[chuckles]

Congratulations, dude.

That's why I love this song,
'cause now I get to sing about

-all the love that's going on.
-Yeah, about the love.

Yeah.

♪ You woo me ♪

♪ You court me ♪

♪ You tease me ♪

I definitely relate to this song

because I just got engaged
to the most incredible man in the world.

It was a complete surprise.

I got to the site,
and it overlooked the ocean.

The sun was setting,
candles were lit. It was perfect.

Mitchell got down on one knee
and asked me to be his wife.

I was just like,
"Yes, I would love to be your wife."

I'm so excited.

I really, really love the melodies
for the "oohs" and the "ahs",

and I'm wondering if there's not a way
to start off the song...

-Ooh.
-...with that.

And I think
the way you should be thinking about it

-is, like, Maya Angelou. Like...
-Yeah.

I think, like, a grown-woman love
'cause that's how Jill is.

She has this presence that's full of love.

-She's a lover.
-Chance is the perfect coach for me

because he truly pulls out
a new level of artistry.

Just think of each line

-being increasingly poetic.
-Okay.

And if you can make
the audience feel like that,

it's almost like they're your words.

-It's like, "Oh, she really loves him."
-Mmm.

-Know what I mean?
-I love that.

Today was really cool.

To see his creative mind come alive,

it brought more of an energy out of me
and a passion while I was singing.

[Chance] I think delivery of the songs
is one of the biggest things,

and she's really performing the song
for her lover and for her love.

-Whoo!
-♪ And your smile ♪

And, you know, when it's real, it wins.

[audience cheering]

[vocalizing]

♪ You love me ♪

♪ Especially different ♪

♪ Every time ♪

♪ You keep me ♪

♪ On my feet ♪

♪ Happily ♪

♪ Excited by ♪

♪ Your cologne ♪

♪ Your hands ♪

♪ Your smile ♪

♪ Your intelligence ♪

♪ You woo me ♪

♪ You court me ♪

♪ You tease me ♪

-♪ Tease me ♪
-♪ And you please me ♪

-♪ Please me ♪
-♪ You school me ♪

-♪ School me ♪
-♪ Give me some things to think about ♪

♪ Ignite me ♪

♪ You invite me ♪

♪ You cowrite me ♪

♪ You love me ♪

♪ You like me ♪

♪ You incite me ♪

♪ To chorus ♪

[vocalizing]

♪ You love me ♪

♪ Love me ♪

♪ Especially ♪

♪ Especially ♪

♪ Different ♪

♪ Every time ♪

♪ You keep me ♪

♪ You keep me ♪

♪ On my feet ♪

♪ My feet ♪

♪ Happily ♪

♪ Excited by ♪

♪ Your cologne ♪

♪ And your hands ♪

♪ Your smile, oh ♪

♪ Your intelligence ♪

♪ You woo me ♪

♪ You court me ♪

♪ You school me, yeah ♪

♪ And you please me ♪

♪ The emotion
Inside of me, yes ♪

♪ I can feel it, oh ♪

[vocalizing]

[audience cheering]

-[Nadège] Thank you.
-[exclaims]

Getting down to it.
Top 12 are on it tonight.

-That's Nadège from Team Chance.
-[John] Yes!

-Thank you.
-Yes, Nadège!

Thank you for that accompaniment,
everybody behind us.

-Nadège, nice work. Wow.
-Thank you.

That was great.

Crowd loved that.

You could've charged us admission
for that one.

[Chance] Oh! [chuckles]

Let's go to John. John.

-[Mitchell] Let's go, baby!
-I just...

[audience laughs]

Yes, Mitchell.

Uh, Nadège's fiancé is out here
getting a lot of energy,

and we love to see it,
but I just want to say,

what a perfect song this is for you.

I loved watching Chance
coach you through this song

because I can tell
how much he loves it and you love it,

and this performance just felt like
this is you, Nadège.

-This is you.
-Thank you.

And your coach, Chance.

Yeah, I agree with
everything John said, man.

Like, this was...

You've had so many great performances
throughout the show,

uh, but this was the one that I feel like
was... It was right in your... Up your alley,

and, uh, I think America
should vote for you, man.

-I think you should go on the Final 9.
-Thank you.

Thank you so much.

If you want Nadège in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

One more time, give it up for Nadège.

Thank you.

Thanks, Nadège.

Careful.

When we come back,

Josh pours his heart out
with a big Thomas Rhett song,

and then Nathan will close out the night.

This is the Top 12, live on NBC.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

Welcome back. It has been a huge night
of big Top 12 performances.

We'll continue now with Team Reba's
North Carolina country singer

whose performance tonight
reflects all the ups and downs

he's experienced throughout his life.

Here's more from Josh Sanders.

[Reba] How's all your kiddos doing?

They're good.

Three-year-old is finally potty-trained.

-[Reba] Yay.
-She was holding out.

[chuckles]

♪ I'm a mess of man
With lessons to learn ♪

Josh is my homegrown country superstar.

His voice, it reminds me of '90s country,

and that's what I sure would like to hear
back on the radio.

-I can't wait to do this song for America...
-Yeah.

...to show them a different side.

It's time to do it now.

I think of my wife.

She has put up with more than
any woman should have to, honestly.

♪ You should have
Slammed the door ♪

♪ And changed the locks ♪

♪ And said adios ♪

Met my wife, Kendra, when we were kids.

Never wanted anything
to do with each other back then.

♪ Don't know why you were patient ♪

It wasn't until my dad passed away in 2013

that she just simply
reached out to check on me.

It was a terrible time in my life.

Somehow, she loved me through it anyway.

I do always have your back.

I'm always gonna be your biggest fan.

And I get to be there while you sing this,
and I'm so excited.

I'll be the loudest one in the crowd.

-I love you.
-I love you more.

I'm gonna do everything
to make sure that she feels honored.

Can't wait to sing it for her.

-Wow, Josh.
-Thank you.

-Okay, there's a lot of this.
-Right.

There's places
where you can really give arm gestures.

"Slam the door."

-Right.
-That's all you need.

When I was doing
the national anthem at the Super Bowl

and I pointed at the flag,

I got more comments on that

because I was emphasizing
where the emphasis needed to be.

So simple but so good.

-So put your hands in your pocket.
-Okay.

Now, you're gonna do more
on the night of the show,

but I want you to deliver the song
without any movement.

-Okay.
-'Cause it's up to America now.

We need to pull their heart strings
as much as possible.

♪ Don't know why you were patient ♪

♪ And wasted good saving on me ♪

Reba teared up and got misty-eyed.

I got chills.

I felt it hit my heart really hard.

-I'm just bawling like a baby here.
-Mmm. [laughs]

To know that I moved her off of
taking advice that she had given me,

it's a moment I'll never forget.

You have grown leaps and bounds,

and you were great
when you first got here.

[audience cheering]

♪ I don't talk to God ♪

♪ Like you always
Tell me I should ♪

♪ And I don't live my life every day ♪

♪ Like you prayed that I would ♪

♪ I'm a mess of a man ♪

♪ With lessons to learn ♪

♪ You're the last thing
On Earth I deserve ♪

♪ You should have slammed the door ♪

♪ And changed the locks ♪

♪ And said adios
To my selfish heart ♪

♪ Torn it apart and left me alone ♪

♪ Don't know why you were patient ♪

♪ And wasted good saving on me ♪

♪ Maybe angels don't always
Have wings ♪

♪ I ain't that type of guy ♪

♪ That miracles wake up next to ♪

Oh, no.

♪ If I make it to heaven
It'll be by a hair ♪

♪ Just one look at you
And I'm there ♪

♪ And you should have
Slammed the door ♪

♪ And changed the lock
And said adios ♪

♪ Don't know why you were patient ♪

♪ And wasted good saving on me ♪

♪ Well, maybe angels don't always have ♪

♪ Wings and halos ♪

♪ But hey, what do I know? ♪

♪ 'Cause I dang near
Drug one through hell ♪

♪ You should have
Slammed the door ♪

♪ And changed the lock ♪

♪ And said adios to my selfish heart ♪

♪ Tore it apart ♪

♪ And left me alone ♪

♪ Don't know ♪

-♪ Why you were patient ♪
-♪ Why ♪

♪ You wasted good savin' on me ♪

♪ Well, now I believe ♪

♪ That maybe angels don't always ♪

♪ Have... wings ♪

[audience cheering]

[Daly] That is Josh Sanders,
ladies and gentlemen,

[Reba] Oh, man!

singing to his wife, Kendra,
and the kids are here.

Good to see you guys.

-Had your own cheering section there.
-I love you.

Nice work. Let's get some comments
from Dan + Shay.

Oh, my goodness, man. I'm...

I'm gonna cry with you guys. Stop.

You guys, quit it.

Uh, my kids are watching at home, man.
I, uh...

That was unbelievable, man.

I'm super happy for you,
that you got to have that moment.

Um, you should be really proud
of how you've done in this competition.

Since the very beginning,
you have been only you.

And, uh, that was enough, man.

I know America's
as touched as I am right now.

I mean, that was... that was amazing.

Well done, Reba.

[Daly] Coach Reba.

Behind every great man,
there's a good woman too.

[chuckles]

[Reba] Oh, my gosh.
That touched my heart so much.

I love y'all's relationship together.

If you don't have that,
golly, I feel for you.

Thank you very much
for doing such a great job, Josh.

-You just... You...
-[audience cheers]

It came from your heart.

You're a great singer,

but, boy, you can sell
a song with your heart,

-and that's what's so special. Way to go.
-Yeah.

-Thank you so much.
-If you want Josh in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
or The Voice Official App.

Give it up again for Josh Sanders.

All right, we're getting down to it.

When we come back,
Nathan's going to close out tonight

with his own spin on
an uplifting Jackie Wilson hit.

♪ This is "The Voice" ♪

Welcome back. One more performance to go.

But, first, an incredible job, as usual,

by Paul Mirkovich
and the entire Voice Band.

Give it up for them.

Twenty-five seasons.
They have not missed a beat.

Thank you, guys.

And also to our crew
who, during the commercials,

do an incredible job here too.
Appreciate you guys.

Let's close out tonight
with Team Legend's retro soul singer

from Chicago with a song
that takes him back to his roots.

Here's more from Nathan Chester.

[Nathan, John] We're back.

-We're in the lives, Nathan.
-That's right.

-Are you ready?
-Yes, sir.

What have you been doing
since you've been away from "The Voice"?

I've been trying a lot of cheesecakes.

-I think I owe you a cheesecake.
-[chuckles]

I really like cheesecake.

My wife makes a mean cheesecake,
and you can just come to the house.

You did mention

-that your wife makes a mean cheesecake.
-I owe you some cheesecake.

If there was a cheesecake in my future,

I would not turn down
the classic or an Oreo.

I'ma just throw that out in the universe
and see what happens.

-You did some fantastic moves...
-[laughs]

-...last time I saw you.
-Yeah.

[John] Nathan always brings it on stage.
Last time he gave us the splits.

Who knows what he's gonna do this time?

Nathan is our throwback performer.

For the Top 12,
I'm singing Jackie Wilson's

-"Higher and Higher."
-Yes!

-Oh, yeah.
-This is so in your wheelhouse.

You've been so clear about your vision
for yourself as an artist.

♪ Your love is lifting me higher ♪

♪ Than I've ever been lifted... ♪

Nathan knows what he wants to do.

Yeah.

The stuff that really
formed the foundation

for rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues,

he really loves that music,
but he gives it his own flare.

♪ Forever more ♪

Does this song mean anything
in particular to you?

I've been listening to this song and
this kind of music since I was a wee lad.

My mom brought me around
this timeless sense of music.

Your support has lifted me
literally higher

in a place in my life I know I wouldn't
be able to be at if it weren't for you.

I'm grateful for you. I really am.

-You are going to k*ll it.
-Thanks, Ma.

I love you. That means the world to me.

Her supporting me
has definitely given me wings.

Higher and higher.

♪ Higher ♪

You sound great.

-Thanks.
-Everything's good.

I think the key...

Find moments
to give it some dynamic and variation,

swag it out a little,
and, like, seduction, a little bit.

For the ending, I was thinking,

that same tempo,
we could take the chord to...

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

That's cool.

I'm all in. The stakes are very high.

I want to make the Top 9 so badly

because this is the vocal Olympics,
and we're going for the gold medal.

[both] ♪ Higher ♪

Yeah.

Give us some drama.

Nathan is everything
you want in a soul singer,

and I'm excited to see
what he does with this song.

And I'm excited to see
what America thinks about it.

[audience cheering]

♪ Your love is lifting me higher ♪

♪ Than I've ever been lifted before ♪

♪ So keep it up ♪

♪ Quench my desire ♪

♪ And I'll be at your side ♪

♪ Forever more ♪

-♪ You know your love ♪
-♪ Your love keeps lifting me ♪

♪ Keeps on lifting me up ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher and higher ♪

♪ I said your love ♪

-♪ Your love keeps lifting me ♪
-♪ Keep on ♪

♪ Love keeps lifting me ♪

♪ Lifting me higher and higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Now, once I was downhearted ♪

♪ And disappointment
Was my closest friend ♪

♪ But then you came ♪

♪ And it soon departed ♪

♪ And you know he never
Never showed his face again ♪

♪ That's why your love ♪

♪ Your love keeps lifting me up ♪

♪ Keeps on lifting ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher and higher ♪

-♪ I said your love ♪
-♪ Your love keeps ♪

♪ Keeps on, hey ♪

♪ Lifting me higher and higher ♪

Come on.

Hey!

Let's break it down one time.

♪ Said I'm so glad ♪

♪ I've finally found you ♪

♪ Yes, that one ♪

♪ In a million girls ♪

♪ And I whip ♪

♪ My loving arms around you, honey ♪

♪ I can stand up ♪

♪ And face the world ♪

♪ Let me tell ya, your love ♪

♪ Your love keeps lifting me up ♪

-♪ Keep on lifting ♪
-♪ Love keeps lifting me ♪

♪ Higher ♪

-♪ Higher ♪
-♪ Higher and higher ♪

♪ I said your love ♪

-♪ Keeps on lifting ♪
-♪ Love keeps lifting me ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ And higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ It keeps on lifting me there ♪

♪ Keeps on lifting me ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

♪ Higher ♪

[audience cheering]

Yes!

That is how you close it out.

Nathan Chester, ladies and gentlemen.

Puts an exclamation point
on an incredible night,

as our Top 12
have left it all out on the stage.

Good job, man. That was so fun.

-Yes.
-Well done. That was awesome.

Well, the room
was just infatuated with that.

They are going absolutely nuts.

Let's try and get some words
from Nathan's coach, John, if we can hear.

-Oh, my goodness.
-It's gonna be difficult. John?

I can't talk. The crowd is too loud.

I can't talk.

They love him too much.

[audience cheering]

Go ahead, John.

I just love the clarity of your vision.

You knew who you wanted to be
when you came to the show,

you knew before you came to the show,

and I love your commitment.

Every time you come out here,
you give everything.

You sing amazingly, you perform amazingly.

I love working with you, Nathan.
It's such a pleasure.

If you want Nathan in the semifinals,

you can vote on NBC.com
and The Voice Official App.

One more time,
give it up for Nathan Chester.

[audience cheering, screaming]

And there you have it. Voting is open now.

Get those votes in.
Tomorrow night, big night.

All your results,
the Instant Save is back,

and big performances tomorrow
from Coach Legend and Reba.

Thank you for watching, everybody.

I'm Carson Daly in Los Angeles.
We'll see you tomorrow.