Yeah, that’s a lot of performances.

Season 19 ofThe Voicehas finally gone live, people.

That is… well, it’s not a lot and favorites will be going home.

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Happy holidays, I guess?

The winner isTaryn Papa.

So, you know, more country.

It’s not that surprising anymore.

Anyway, let’s take a look at your Top 17.

We deserve Desz in the finals, people.

I mean, the low notes!

All of this was showcased in her take on this Tina Turner classic.

Friends, readers, countrymen, that note that blew the roof off the place?

Can we talk about that note?

He is thoroughly impressed, and thats not nothing.

As always, Madelines great at connecting emotionally to her song.

Blake Shelton approves of her genre selection, of course, and also loves the song choice for her.

But compared to Madeline, Tanner is deep, all-in country.

Aside from her artistry, her vocals on this song are stronger than ever.

She brings the drama and the power.

Also, she makes me believe I too could pull off the longest of fake nails, bless her.

That comparison has to feel pretty good.

TEAM GWEN

Payge Turner // Its Gonna Be Me by NSYNC

Oh, Payge.

I needed this song choice and I needed this glitter suit.

Many thanks for these gifts.

Its such a smart choice.

Gwen especially loves how Payge made it her own without making it completely unrecognizable.

So, uh, yeah, everyone really enjoyed it.

Carson Dalys enjoying watching Blake seethe a little bit over letting this guy go.

Like Payge, Joseph Soul really makes this song his own.

All important things in a singing competition!

With some growls and all the power notes to go with it.

And the runs at the end of his performance?

Lets go win this thing, an excited Blake Shelton tells his artist.

He thought Worth the Wait stepped up.

The Live Playoffs, everybody!).

When have you ever in your life heard a voice like that?

Recognize it and reward it.

Just giving us all the ’90s power country we can handle.

Blake praises Sid for being an incredible musician and perhaps more importantly, for being an incredible vocalist.

He makes it all seem effortless.

And then she shows up here to do her own take on Crazy the woman is a true performer.

Or, as her own coach calls her, a superstar.

You know youre supposed to be here, John Legend tells her, wowed by Tamaras confidence and showmanship.

Plus, he calls her voice magnificent and beautiful.

So, Tamara has that going for her, too.

All four of the coaches are on their feet by the songs end.

Is this the best Bailey Raes sounded?

The answer might be yes to both?

Shes strong and precise and tells a story.

Its apleasingperformance for Bailey Raes coach.

Youre one of the greatest vocalists weve ever seen on this show, John Legend says.

Take a deep breath, people: Weve made it through 17 performances.

There will surely be some angst.