'The Voice's Madi Davis and Amy Vachal impress with original "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Bye, Bye, Bye" arrangements

The Voice's Top 10 contestants took the stage Monday night for home viewer votes and two artists blew the coaches away with their incredibly original renditions of two famous pop songs.


While the NBC reality series' ninth season is jam-packed with talent, Madi Davis and Amy Vachal are extremely unique, delivering one-of-a-kind performances each week.

Last night, Madi on Pharrell Williams' team performed a bluesy, stripped-down version of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" complete with a saxophone player. She received a standing ovation both from Pharrell and coach Blake Shelton.

Adam Levine told Madi she has blossomed so much in the competition and sang beautifully. Gwen Stefani admitted she's so curious to discover what songs Madi plans to sing every week and it blows her mind she's only 16-years-old. Pharrell added it was "sick" and "amazing." He also revealed Madi picked the song and arranged it herself. Blake yelled that he was going to buy the song immediately on iTunes.

Amy on "Team Adam" sang a jazzy, slow version of the catchy boyband hit "Bye, Bye, Bye." Gwen said she couldn't help but fantasize over Amy's tour in the future, during which she could perform theatrical songs or unique covers. Adam praised Amy for having maximized her creative capacity on the show. Adam said she made the song her own and coming up with a brand new arrangement boasts impressive artistry.


Braiden Sunshine on "Team Gwen" is another rare talent. The singer has an 80s crooner sound similar to Michael Buble, but this week, he took a risk by performing "Radioactive." Adam respected his guts for trying something new, but Blake confessed he loves the throwback music better. Gwen reminded everyone her team member is only 15-years-old.

Gwen's Jeffery Austin took the stage with "Jealous." He transported the coaches to another place and Blake said he had never been so wrapped up in a performance on The Voice. Pharrell said his honesty and comfort onstage came through, and Gwen complimented his perfect song choice and called it beautiful.

For "Team Blake," Emily Ann Roberts sang "She's Got You." Pharrell dubbed it a fantastic performance, pointing out the fact Emily is a wise, old soul. Adam called her a "phenomenal singer" and said she's shown incredible growth on the show at age 17. Blake couldn't stop smiling. He told Emily she was the best "collaborator" he's ever worked with in nine seasons on the show. 

Shelby Brown, representing Adam's team, performed "Go Rest High On That Mountain." Pharrell said it was her best performance yet and she connected to the intention of the person who wrote the song. Adam praised her for having astonishing potential, calling her an "unbelievable and rare talent" when it comes to her ability to sing.

Gwen's Korin Bukowski -- who was in jeopardy of elimination the last two weeks in a row -- sang "Same Old Love," which was a departure from her usual, sweet song choices. Pharrell explained Korin had a moment this week and it was amazing. Gwen didn't even expect Korin's upbeat performance to be so good. Gwen was therefore very proud of her.


For "Team Adam," Jordan Smith took the stage with "Hallelujah." The coaches were basically running out of wonderful things to say to Jordan because his performances are always excellent and over the top. Blake pointed out it was the best performance of that song ever on The Voice, Pharrell called it "effortless," and Adam confessed he gets chills every time Jordan sings. Adam said Jordan goes above and beyond what he could ever ask for.

Zach Seabaugh on Blake's team performed the peppy song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Adam couldn't get a word in because the audience was cheering so loud -- especially the young girls -- so he just said "awesome job." Blake went "way out on a limb" and guessed Zach will be in this season's finale. 

Barrett Baber closed out the show on behalf of Blake's team. Barrett sang "I'd Just Love To Lay You Down," and Adam felt the way he did when Barrett sang for the very first time. Blake then pointed to the Top 10 on iTunes, suggesting Barrett will make the cut with that song. Blake said Barrett never sang or performed better than he did last night.






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