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Will it happen tonight? There are lots of contenders in this group that Ariana might want to nab for her inaugural team. Here’s how the evening shakes out. John Legend, Ariana Grande, andKelly Clarksonall hit their buttons. John loves Raquel’s “soulful runs” but can already see that her voice is versatile. Kelly can’t believe how fast some of those runs were. And more than fast, they were “crisp” and “clean.”...

This isThe Voiceand this isThe Voice’s 500th episode. Yep,Carson DalyandBlake Sheltonhave been doing this for500 episodes. They deserve all the cake they can get. Let’s see who will be headed to the Live Playoffs. John Legendhas paired up these two singers because both of their voices come with so much innate character. There’s texture and personality there. He connects so well, plus with that rasp it all packs a powerful punch....

Shall we just get right on into the proceedings? It’ll be hard to choose between the two. Don’t fail Chrissy, boys! And they don’t. It’s a great Battle performance that John says “went beyond exceeding [his] expectations.” He thinks Victor, especially, was a surprise. Winner:Victor Solomon! Team Kelly advisor Luis Fonsi says Ainae “owned it” and is “a little star.” But it turns out both of these young singers are a bit on the reserved, introverted side....

What can I say? I love a good cut! Okay, so Im grateful for that performance, too. THE VOICE — “Live Top 11 Eliminations” Episode 1717B — Pictured: (l-r) Shane Q, Myracle Holloway, Carson Daly — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC).Trae Patton/NBC Oh, and Team Blake performs Taking Care of Business should that be a thing youre into. Speaking of business, lets get into the results! Its an emotional gut-punch just on its own, and with Shanes vocals, it is chill-inducing....

It is a true jam. Let’s get into it! Gean Garcia / 19 / McAllen, Tex. His delivery is gorgeous and sad and easily sits up in a high register. I have chills, people. Unfortunately for Blake, the block inspiresKelly Clarksonto take a chance too. by its “melancholy” and how “beautifully broken” he sounds. Aaron Konzelman / 39 / Waco, Tex. His experience shines in his performance, full of confidence and cool musical choices....

Do they have what it takes to make it to the live rounds? Let’s find out. She also asks Wendy to hold some meet-and-greet passes for her and Kelly when she goes on tour. She’s a pro and she knows how to milk every note of this song to highlight her voice. You know exactly which way this is going. Winner: Wendy Moten! Ariana Grande tells Raquel to trust and support her higher register, where she can really shine....

But as they say: The greater the risk, the greater the reward. They probably also say the greater the risk the greater probability of disaster, because that is also true. Which way will Fan Week swing for our remaining artists? THE VOICE — “Live Top 11 Performances” Episode 1717A — Pictured: Ricky Duran — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC).Trae Patton/NBC Team Legend: Katie Kadan, Without You by BadfingerHow does one go on after Im Going Down?...

Welcome toThe Voiceseason 21 semi-finals! Eight musical acts will enter, only five will move forward to next week’s finale. This is all about getting the highest votes (and that Instant Save). You have an iconic Brandy and Monica duet sitting right there. It’s a great song, but this is the semi-finals! She sounds like one too. She owns this song. It’s not the most exciting song choice but Wendy and Paris do the most with it....

Let the stealing and the saving begin. It doesn’t feel very different! Now that we’ve gotten all the business out of the way, let’s talk about performances. Its hard to turn away from a trio, but Taryn Papa doesnt make the choice easy for Blake. Shes a great performer and Kelly notes her incredible range. On top of the control she has over her high notes, she has a lot of power....

To assist on both ends of this, the new crop of Team Advisors has arrived! Joining Team Ariana is one ofAriana Grande’sfriends and mentors,Kristin Chenoweth. It should be fun let’s Battle. “I literally talked to my therapist about this,” she says. Although both Katie and Bella have power, they have two very distinct voices. Bella is pure and crystal clear, while Katie has a cool rasp and an edge to her vocals....

Plus, the Final Five are revealed. Can you believe we’re just one week away from crowning our season 21 champion? Tonight we’ll learn the five artists who will be vying for that title. Blake Shelton.Trae Patton/NBC Four artists will be going straight through to the finale based on audience votes. We get other performances, too! He thinks she can do it all. John Legend.Trae Patton/NBC Will Team Blake have three artists in the finale?...

We are really in it now, people. I love a good steal moment. Its all very exciting! THE VOICE — “Battle Rounds” Episode 1708 — Pictured: John Legend — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC).Trae Patton/NBC Team Kelly: Alex Guthrie vs Injoy FountainSong:Home by Marc BroussardWell, Im shocked. And that fresh perspective turns out to be owning the stage like a true queen. I figured when Kelly went with Alex she assumed someone would snap up Injoy....

Ultimately, she decides to join Team Legend. Let’s also chat quickly about the two Battles that we only get glimpses of tonight. Elsewhere, we have three major Battles to get into. Their voices honestly could not be any different and it seems like a personal preference situation here. Having artists with such different voices only makes the decision harder for Blake. Winner: Hailey Green! Both artists were always staying onTeam Blake....