Sawyer Fredericks’ race to the top on Season 8 of The Voice seems like it should be a coronation to some, as he has stood out from the start.
We know five aspiring music stars who beg to differ, however.
There really isn’t a bad singer left here, which makes it invariably difficult to handicap who will best stand out or be sent home among this half-dozen.
Who would stand in his way and who will end up on the chopping block tonight as The Voice results show cuts the talented field from six to five?
Let’s break down all the Monday performances below …
India Carney (Team Christina): Her take on John Legend and Common’s “Glory” (from Selma) was certainly interesting, but fell just short of brilliant.
Joshua Davis (Team Adam): His spin on U2’s “Desire” was totally overshadowed by the band, which is never a good sign on a singing competition.
Koryn Hawthorne (Team Pharrell): On REM’s “Everybody Hurts,” she overcame obvious pitch issues with raw emotion that really moved the judges.
Kimberly Nichole (Team Christina): Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” has never sounded so … intense? This one was most likely hit or miss with America.
Meghan Linsey (Team Blake): Unfortunately, her rendition of James Taylor’s “Steamroller Blues” was uneven at best, and a mess at worst.
Sawyer Fredericks (Team Pharrell): Did the favorite live up to his billing on Daisy May Erlewine’s “Shine On”? Oh yes. You’d best believe he did.
Kimberly Nichole (Team Christina): Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana” lent itself to a crazy, off the wall, totally original routine. Will America love it?
Joshua Davis (Team Adam): The Beatles’ “In My Life” was a good choice for him. Was it enough to move people to vote for him? Another story.
Koryn Hawthorne (Team Pharrell): Taking on Aerosmith’s “Dream On” was a bit of a risk, and it did not pay off when she went after the high notes.
India Carney (Team Christina): She started out strong on Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down,” but wavered down the stretch. Bubble material this evening.
Sawyer Fredericks (Team Pharrell): His spin on Al Green’s “Take Me to the River” seemed disconnected thanks to the theatrics behind him. WTH?!
Meghan Linsey (Team Blake): Her rendition of “Amazing Grace” showed off her dynamic range, and most likely saved her this evening. Agree?