The Voice is inching closer to crowning a brand-new winner for season 27.
On Monday, April 28, NBC’s singing competition series kicked off the playoff rounds where coaches John Legend, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé and Kelsea Ballerini were forced to choose two out of their five remaining singers to advance into the live shows.
“I think this is truly the most uncomfortable and nervous I’ve been since I’ve taken this seat this season,” Ballerini, 31, shared with host Carson Daly before she had to say goodbye to three team members. “I still get told ‘not this time’ or ‘no’ all the time. I know how that feels. I try it on often.”
As for Levine, 46, he tried his best to explain how he came to his decision on who was worthy of a spot in the semi-finals this May.
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“Please understand that the decision I’m going to make now is based 1,000 percent on who I felt thrived tonight the most, who is ready right now,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for all five of you.”
Before Bublé and Legend’s teams perform next, keep reading to see who has made it to the live shows thus far. The Voice airs Mondays on NBC at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.
Iris Herrera / Team Kelsea Ballerini
The 19-year-old Michigan native has wowed Ballerini from the beginning thanks to her audition of “You Are My Sunshine” by The Pine Ridge Boys.
“The opposite of a one-trick pony is what Iris is,” Ballerini gushed. “Careers are all about right place and right time and right people. She’s a true testament to that. Season 26, no chairs, and then she’s in the live, baby.”
Alanna Lynise / Team Kelsea Ballerini
At 21 years old, the Ohio native has tackled songs from Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Julia Michaels during her time on The Voice.
“I’m going off of the growth that I’ve been able to witness in this artist,” Ballerini shared. “Alanna is moving forward to the live show because everything she’s shown us is just top-tier, top-shelf gorgeous. We stan the queen.”
Lucia Flores Wiseman / Team Adam Levine
Ever since she auditioned to Ángela Aguilar’s “La Llorona,” the 22-year-old Washington native has impressed all the coaches — especially Levine.
“Lucia is a beautiful voice but a unique soul,” he said. “Forget the voice. I’m just a fan. I want to hear her record.”
Kolby Cordell / Team Adam Levine
After stealing the 33-year-old California resident from Team John, Levine has been blown away by his artist.
“Colby decided to be a big ole star right in front of our eyes just now,” he said after the playoffs. “I think that this guy can go on to win this thing. I think he’s got the charisma, he’s got the voice, he’s got the swag. Going into the lives, Team Adam is very strong.”
