The Voice's Top 10 artists performed live during Monday night's broadcast and many of the contestants showed a new side of themselves.
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Bryan Bautista, who is on Christina Aguilera's team, sang "Promise" by Romeo Santos featuring Usher in Spanish. Christina said he does a consistently phenomenal job and she loves how he showcases something different every time he gets onstage to sing.
Hannah Huston. who is on Pharrell Williams' team, belted out "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele. Pharrell complimented her for being "1000 percent amazing," insisting she healed people through the song. Pharrell was proud to have witnessed such growth in his artist thus far.
"Team Christina" member Alisan Porter, who typically rocks out and gets the audience going, performed a stripped-down version of "Let Him Fly" by Patty Griffin. Christina said she was very courageous to finally show a vulnerable, emotional side.
"Team Pharrell" member Daniel Passino surprised with his choice of "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. While he delivered the song with passion and excitement, the judges agreed there were some noticeable pitch issues, especially when he tried to hit the high falsetto note.
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Paxton Ingram, who is on Blake Shelton's team, wowed the audience with a rendition of Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me Now." He was "in the zone," according to Blake, and becoming an artist right before everyone's eyes. Blake said it's people like Paxton who inspire him to coach The Voice every season.
Shalyah Fearing, who is on Adam Levine's team, finally sang in the genre she's most comfortable in with her performance of "My Kind Of Love" by Emeli Sande. Adam explained she did an excellent job and she's one of his favorites in the competition because she puts so much heart into her vocals.
"Team Christina" member Nick Hagelin performed a smooth version of "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson. The judges agreed Nick really has the "Michael influence" in him and he executed the song very well. Christina went as far as to say he "killed it."
"Team Adam" member Laith Al-Saadi took the stage with a bluesy performance of "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King. Adam said it was the best show of musicianship The Voice has ever seen, but Blake would've preferred to hear Laith sing more rather than just play the guitar so much. Regardless, Adam pointed out Laith is multi-talented and well-rounded.
Mary Sarah, who represents Blake's team, performed "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette. Blake said she engaged the entire country audience and "blew the roof off the place."
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And last but not least, "Team Blake" member Adam Wakefield sang "I Got a Woman" by Ray Charles with so much soul.
Wakefield was the only person who received a standing ovation from more than two coaches. He got every coach on his feet except for Christina. Pharrell can't wait to hear Wakefield's album, gushing about how he'll be "the next one," meaning a big star in the industry. Blake yelled "AD-DAMN" to express his approval over the performance and additionally told Wakefield he blew his brains out.
The Voice will eliminate one artist during Tuesday night's live results show on NBC.
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