As the Battle Rounds began tonight, the coaches got a little bit of help from music industry powerhouses Luis Fonsi (Team Kelly), Dan + Shay (Team Blake), Brandy (Team Legend) and Darren Criss (Team Nick), who will serve as advisors and help prepare the artists as they get ready to go head-to-head. At the end of the Battle Rounds, like last season, each of the four saved artists will compete in a four-way Knockout with the winner, voted on by America, moving on.
Eliminated contestants on The Voice Season 20 Battle Rounds Night 1
Aaron Konzelman, Christine Cain, Awari
Advancing artists on The Voice Season 20 Battle Rounds Night 1
Ryleigh Modig, Geal Garcia (Steal), Dana Monique, Devan Blake Jones (Save), Pia Renee, Jose Figueroa Jr., Ethan Lively, Avery Roberson (Steal)
Battle Round 1: Gean Garcia vs. Ryleigh Modig from Team Kelly
Song: “pov” by Ariana Grande Kelsea was torn about which way to go. So, she phoned Kelly, who told her, “Either way you go, it’s great. And you should feel safe picking whoever because I don’t think either one of them is going home.” Winner: Ryleigh Modig, 18, Spencer, Mass. Stolen: Gean Garcia, 19, New York, N.Y., moves to Team Legend
Battle Round 2: Connor Christian vs. Aaron Konzelman from Team Blake
Song: “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” by Waylon Jennings Blake said if he was honest with himself, the song was more in Aaron’s wheelhouse, so he appreciated how much work Connor put into it. Winner: Connor Christian, 23, Gallipolis, Ohio
Battle Round 3: Dana Monique vs. Devan Blake Jones from Team Nick
Song: “Stuck With You” by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber Nick said that there is something magical about Dana’s voice and presence on stage. There is a joy around her. Devan came and worked his butt off. It was a tough battle and he is a really great vocalist with a lot to be proud of. Winner: Dana Monique, 41, Houston, Texas Save: Devan Blake, 36, Denver, Col.
Battle Round 4: Christine Caine vs. Pia Renee from Team Legend
Song: “Baby” by Brandy John said, “Christine, the way you are so laid back, it felt that was the way it was supposed to be, but it was a little less than needed once the band was here. Pia, it’s funny. Everyone is calling you electric and explosive now.” Winner: Pia Renee, 38, Chicago, Ill.
Battle Round 5: Jose Figueroa Jr. vs. Awari from Team Nick
Song: “You Say” by Lauren Daigle Nick told them, “I thought the performance was phenomenal. I will be honest, some of the nerves got to both of you. When you allowed yourself to open up and allowed yourself to be free in this song, you brought me to church. It was a really beautiful thing.” Winner: Jose Figueroa Jr., 34, New York, N.Y.
Battle Round 6: Ethan Lively vs. Avery Roberson from Team Blake
Song: “I Just Got Started Loving You” by James Otto Blake explained, “This is a tough song. It pushes you up there as much as it pushes you down, for me anyway. Avery you came in high demand. Four chairs. All the coaches tried to get you. Ethan just had me. It was because of your ability to connect with the lyric. What I’ve used these Battle Rounds for is to push people and get them out of their comfort zone. I always try to base my decisions on what I just saw happen. Winner: Ethan Lively, 17, Coalfield, Tenn. Stolen: Avery Roberson, 20, Rutherfordton, N.C., moves to Team Kelly. The Voice airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Next, Watch The Voice’s Best 4-Chair Turn of Season 20 and See the Coaches Fight for the Country Crooner
