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'The Voice's Top 12 Perform for America's First Vote of the Season
The Voice went live on Monday night with performances by the Top 12 artists—Asher HaVon, Bryan Olesen, Josh Sanders, Karen Waldrup, L. Rodgers, Maddi Jane, Madison Curbelo, Nadège, Nathan Chester, Serenity Arce, Tae Lewis, and Zoe Levert—voted on for the first time by America rather than coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay.
Then after the votes are tallied, on Tuesday night host Carson Daly will reveal the results. Three artists will go home, no matter what team they’re on, and next week the Top 9 will perform.
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Here's the breakdown for The Voice Top 12
Bryan Olesen
Song: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
John said: “How is this guy not already selling out arenas? That is amazing to me. After rehearsals, I said, 'This has to open or close the show.' This was too much magic to put in the middle.”
Tae Lewis
Song: “19 You + Me” by Dan + Shay
Shay Mooney said: “You absolutely crushed it. I’m getting emotional because the whole journey—getting to watch you.”
Dan Smyers said: “I am so proud of you. That’s your best performance yet. I’m pumped. You belong here.”
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Maddi Jane
Song: “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish
Chance said: “I am so proud and so blown away. You’ve been incredible the whole competition. Every time you perform, you show off another talent. You’ve always had stage presence. This is probably my favorite performance so far.”
L. Rodgers
Song: “Up to the Mountain” (MLK Song) by Patty Griffin
Reba said: “Way to go, girl. You nailed it. Everything we talked about in rehearsals. The emotion. I always said when you start singing, I can feel it.”
Madison Curbelo
Song: “Yesterday” by The Beatles
Shay said: “I am so proud. I love having that clock behind you because it reminds me that your journey will forever be burned into my memory. I am choked up here. It’s not just your voice coming out. It’s your soul and your spirit. I’m glad the world gets to hear you sing.”
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Asher HaVon
Song: “I’ll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Men
Reba said: “God put you on this earth to sing. You said you didn’t hear secular music until you were in your 20s and then God let you come out here and be with us.”
Zoe Levert
Song: “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
John said: “You are just blossoming and getting better every time. I love your tone. You sound like a recording artist when you are singing. You were meant to be on the stage.”
Karen Waldrup
Song: “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
Dan said: “I am so proud of you. I couldn’t help thinking watching that performance that younger you, this is a song that she would sing to you: I hope you dance and take that shot and come on a show like this.”
Serenity Arce
Song: “traitor’ by Olivia Rodrigo
Chance said: “I am so proud like always. You really make the stage your own. You had a heartfelt, intentional performance.”
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Nadège
Song: “He Loves Me” by Jill Scott
Chance said: “You’ve had so many great performances throughout the show, but this was the one I thought was right up your alley. I think American should vote for you.”
Josh Sanders
Song: “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings) by Thomas Rhett
Reba said: “Behind every man there’s a good woman. That touched my heart so much. I love your relationship together. Great job. It came from your heart. You’re a great singer but you can sell a song with your heart.”
Nathan Chester
Song: "Higher & Higher" by Jackie Wilson
John said: “I just love the clarity of your vision. You know who you wanted to be before you came to the show. I love your commitment. You give everything. You sing amazingly.”
The Voice airs Monday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT for performances, Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT for results on NBC. Streams next day on Peacock.
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