'The Voice' recap: Top 11 artists perform, Adam Levine insists Alisan Porter is "going to win"

The Voice's Top 11 artists performed live during Monday night's broadcast on NBC, and Adam Levine picked this season's winner.


Alisan Porter on Christina Aguilera's team wowed all four coaches and got a standing ovation. The coaches couldn't help but gush about her talent, vocal ability and stage presence.

Alisan sang "Stay with Me Baby" by Lorraine Ellison. Adam Levine admitted he was probably going to be right in his prediction of who will win The Voice -- as he previously guessed Alisan would take it all the way -- but he was upset to be saying that when she's not on his team.

"You're going to take this thing. You're going to win this thing and you deserve it," Adam said.

Blake Shelton then joked around about how he could say Alisan has had no growth in the competition, but only because she can't get any better. Christina called her artist "phenomenal" and "out of this world," insisting that Alisan had made her family proud.


Another stunning performance of the night belonged to Blake's artist Paxton Ingram, who performed "Break Every Chain" by Tasha Cobbs. All four coaches got on their feet for him as well.

Pharrell Williams said Paxton had an "unleashing of power" and he seemed more free than ever before on and off the stage. Pharrell also noted that America saw who he is with that inspirational song. Adam admitted he was blown away by the performance and he has so much soul. Blake noted that Paxton had opened his heart up to the world.

The rest of the night's contestants all had great performances and shined with their particular strengths.

Shalyah Fearing sang "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. Her coach Adam explained how she embodies the dream of becoming a singer and she's so advanced in her talent for a 15-year-old. He said she had an amazing moment.

Daniel Passino performed "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. His coach Pharrell complimented him for taking his time, working the room and having some signature song notes.


Owen Danoff took the stage with "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor. His coach Adam expressed how they had so much in common and Owen represents something different in this competition from everyone else.

Mary Sarah sang "Johnny and June" by Heidi Newfield, and her coach Blake said the audience was able to hear different elements in her voice this time. Blake predicted her song would soar on the iTunes Singles Chart.

Bryan Bautista wowed with his rendition of "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. Adam noted Bryan's upper range is "astonishing," and his coach Christina loved all the choices he made. Christina said the performance was silky smooth.

Adam Wakefield performed "Lights" by Journey. His coach Blake explained how he drives people insane in a good way because there's always a little bit more he can give. He also displayed some skilled falsetto and runs in this vocal.

Nick Hagelin took the stage with "Your Body is a Wonderland" by John Mayer. His coach Christina complimented his energy, adding how he's very charismatic and lovable.


Hannah Huston sang "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt. Her coach Pharrell said she was eloquent, generous with her range and patient with the song. She really channeled the emotion the song needed.

Laith Al-Saadi performed "Make it Rain" by Ed Sheeran. His coach Adam noted it was amazing, and Pharrell begged America to buy the three albums the singer has already released. 

Only 10 artists will move on to next week, as The Voice will eliminate one singer Tuesday night on NBC.






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