The Voice US (2011) s09e17 Episode Script

The Live Playoffs Results

Happy vetera day, everybody.
I'm Carson daly, and welcome to "the voice.
" Tonight, the top 12 will be revealed.
Say hello to our coaches Adam levine, Gwen Stefani, pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton.
We had a week of just absolutely incredible performances.
In fact, two artists hit the top ten on the singles chart.
Here's how tonight's going to work.
Tough night around here.
24 become 12.
Teams will be cut in half.
The top two from each team with the most votes will automatically advance to Monday's top 12 live show.
Then, our coaches will each have to make a tough decision.
They can save only one of their remaining artists.
We'll start things off with a team with incredible performances.
They'll take the stage, with ooh child, team Gwen.
Ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter someday, yeah we'll put it together and we'll get it undone someday when your head is much lighter someday, yeah we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun someday when the world is much brighter ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter someday, yeah we'll put it together and we'll get it undone someday when your head is much lighter someday, yeah we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun someday when the world is much brighter la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la someday someday, someday, someday we'll get it together and we'll get it undone someday when your head is much lighter someday we'll walk with the rays of a beautiful sun someday when the world is much brighter ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter ooh child, things are gonna get easier ooh child things'll get brighter right now oh baby right now you just wait and see how things are gonna be right now you just wait and see how things are gonna be right now you just wait and baby see right now give it up for them.
When we return, we're going to find out the first three artists moving into the top 12.
Welcome back to "the voice.
" The top 12 will be revealed tonight.
Team Gwen is in the hot seat right now and it's time find out how America voted.
First, let's take another look at their performances from Monday night.
Team Gwen went to another level.
They held their weight and I'm so proud of them.
Ellie has a great voice, an amazing stage presence.
It was so fun to bring her back.
You picked a really great time to have her best performance.
That's what I knew you had in you is loads of personality.
You are back.
I would give everything I own Braiden was adorable as usual.
He evolved to a different version of him.
My wife loves you, talks about you, probably a little too much for my own comfort.
You got wild on stage, emotional and you look so cute tonight.
That is so awesome.
You are awesome! Regina literally is another level of singing.
She is so good.
She deserves to be here.
When you're singing you act out the parts.
Like it was so dramatic.
You channel.
It's so beautiful.
Viktor shocked me tonight because I didn't know he had so much kind of stage presence.
He looked like a star.
It wasn't just singing, it was the moves, it was everything.
You did so good! Team Gwen is whipping the crap out of team Adam.
Korin made the lyrics feel really emotional.
To show a different side, that's what's so powerful.
You're growing before our eyes.
That was crazy.
Thank you.
Jeffrey was mind blowing.
He is masterful when he sings.
You can really win this whole thing.
You are purely emoting beautiful, beautiful talented gifted voice.
I'm so invested in these people.
I can't believe how good they've been.
I'm winning right now in my mind.
All right.
Team Gwen joins me now center stage and it's time to reveal which two artists, Braiden, Kelly, Viktor, Regina or korin received the most votes and were saved by America.
Here we go.
America saved Jeffrey Austin is moving on.
America also saved Braiden sunshine.
Congratulations! Saved by America! In the overnight vote.
That leaves Ellie, korin, Regina, and Viktor.
My goodness, here comes the hard part for coach Gwen.
Gwen, I can see the look on your face.
You can only pick one of these remaining artists to advance.
First off, what would you like to say to your team? Honestly, I am so blown away by this whole experience.
I cannot believe you guys are saving me, you know, you're saving me.
I love you guys.
Watching you blossom right before my eyes having my influence on you is just such a gift.
Thank you so much.
I don't know what to do.
Am I just talking? Am I saying what am I doing? Just some general thoughts about your team.
Unfortunately you only get to save one.
I only get to save one of you guys and that is totally upsetting, but you're all so far ahead of where you were and you have such opportunities now so look at the positives.
Gwen, which one of these artists are you going to save? I love you guys so much.
All I can do in this crazy moment is just follow my heart and think of the person that I am going to be able to help the most, and right now I'm going to save korin.
Korin saved by her coach moves on.
Congratulations to korin and Jeffrey and Braiden sunshine.
You guys can go backstage and celebrate with your families.
Unfortunately that leaves Ellie, Regina and Viktor.
Put your hands together for these departing artists whose time on "the voice" comes to an end now.
When we come back, new music from last season's winner, Sawyer fredericks.
And team Blake performs together for the first time.
Welcome back to "the voice.
" To all of our nation's veterans and military service men and women, I'm with many of you right now, thank you very much on this veterans day for all that you do.
And for this great occasion we have a very special message from the first lady, Michelle Obama.
Have a look.
Happy veterans day, everybody.
And I am thrilled that the "voice" is honoring our troops, veterans and their families but you don't have to have a tv show or cut your hair like Adam to show our men and women in uniform how much they mean to us.
We all can join forces with our military families and our schools, our workplaces and our communities.
So I hope everyone watching will follow "the voice's" lead and find a new way to serve these men and women as well as they've served us.
Well, a huge thank you to first lady Michelle Obama for the video and of course for all your joining forces initiative, support our troops, veterans, and of course military families.
Happy veterans day, everybody.
And a special thank you to everybody here for their service.
Thank you so much.
Now last season's winner from team pharrell, young folk singer.
Pharrell, you must be so proud of Sawyer.
It's number ten on iTunes and he's number one singer/songwriter.
With his new single "take it all" please welcome back our friend, Sawyer fredericks.
Head is spinning round and my heart is on the floor beating louder than the roar of thunder banging on my door so take it all take it all I left my world wide open it felt like a dream you found me as another I barely knew my name you take it all oh, take it all take the hurt in my chest take the pain in my eyes take the fear in my soul take the tears that I cry you caught me out of my head and I was ready to fall you are all that I need so take it all so take it all my body's almost broken it can't contain my soul this storm is going quiet I still feel the cold I left my rld wohind me I'll never be the same but these memories still screaming loud calling out my name take it all take the hurt in my chest take the pain in my eyes take the fear in my soul take the tears that I cry you caught me out of my head and I was ready to fall you are all that I need so take it all so take it all hey now it's hard to let go of everything that I used to know hey now there's nothing left to hold and darling I can't make take the hurt in my chest take the pain in my eyes take the fear in my soul take the tears that I cry you caught me out of my head and I was ready to fall you are all that I need so take it all take the hurt in my chest take the pain in my eyes take it all take the fear in my soul take the tears that I cry take it all you caught me out of my head and I was ready to fall take it all you are all that I need Sawyer, thank you so much.
Three of our top 12 have been revealed.
When we come back all eyes will be on team Blake.
You're watching "the voice" on nbc.
He looks like a voice winner, he sounds like a "voice" winner but does he drive like a "voice" winner? Oh, he will.
You ready to do this thing, Sawyer? Oh, yeah.
Listen, driving is a lot like singing.
Just find that right tempo.
This is party time.
You've got a group of fans over here.
What are you going to do? 30 degree head turn.
Wink.
Hey, is that Adam? That's Adam.
Watch me school Sawyer in a welcome back to "the voice.
" If you missed the voting window you should still download this week's window.
Every time you download it it could help your favorite artist.
They took the stage with powerful performances last night are coming up with "stand" this is team Blake.
You feel like a candle in a hurricane just like a picture with a broken frame alone and helpless like you've lost your fight but you'll be all right but you'll be all right 'cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of you might bend till you break 'cause it's all you can take on your knees you look up decide you've had enough you get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off then you stand then you stand life's like a novel with the end ripped out the edge of a canyon with only one way down take what you're given before it's gone start holding on keep holding on 'cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of you might bend till you break 'cause it's all you can take on your knees you look up decide you've had enough you get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off then you stand then you stand every time you get up and get back in the race one more small piece of you starts to fall into place 'cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of you might bend till you break 'cause it's all you can take on your knees you look up decide you've had enough you get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off then you stand then you stand yeah then you stand then you stand by the way, if you've got other song ideas, download "the voice" app and use the suggest a song feature powered by Nissan.
Now, before we find out the results for team Blake, here's one more look at their performances last night.
Team Blake did exceptional tonight.
They did everything and more than I asked of them.
I've got a brand new girlfriend I've never been more shocked with a performance than I was tonight with Zach.
A star was born.
You're one of the few that's ever been able to pull off all of the gyrations.
I would officially like to stop the superman talk and start the Elvis talk.
I think you just bought yourself a ticket to the live.
Wahoo! Still cool that we've seen this transformation with ivonne from her blind audition to now.
There's no telling where she's going to go from here.
It blows my mind to watch you have such big notes.
That's really your super power.
You are the perfect example of what makes this show cool.
He walks with me may have had my favorite performances tonight.
You have the voice of an angel.
You just laid your heart out on the stage and that's what makes for a great artist.
So proud that nadjah was my comeback artist.
That little thing that she had been holding back all this time, it was unleashed tonight.
You were Diana Ross tonight.
I know.
With the lips of an angel Morgan is like a firecracker when she gets on stage.
That's powerful, like belting.
You're like a country standard already.
Awesome job.
Thank you.
Barrett dumps his heart and soul into everything he does.
The only other artist I've ever seen give as much of themselves to a performance as you is garth Brooks.
Three people have to go home from team Blake and it breaks my heart because they all earned the right to be here.
All right.
It is time to find out which two artists, Barrett, Emily Ann, ivonne, Morgan, nadjah or Zach received the most votes and were saved by America.
Let's get to it.
America saved Barrett is moving onto the live show! America also saved Z Zach.
Congratulations.
And a tough decision for coach coming up.
Emily Ann, ivonne, Morgan, nadjah, left center stage.
Blake, only pick one to advance.
First, what do you want to say to them? What can you say? I mean, this is the ninth time that Adam and I have had to do this, what we're doing right now.
It never gets easier because it's really sometimes there's just no rhyme or reason to who moves on and who doesn't.
Sometimes it might just be a handful of votes that separate, you know, you four from these two.
And it just sucks, that's all there that's that's the only way to say it, you know? I'm sorry that you guys are in this position, but you have made it this far because you're that talented.
And you deserve, you know, a round of applause just for that.
Blake, which one of these artists are you going to save tonight? You know, I'll tell you this, there is a million ways to become successful in this industry and to make it and go on and do what you want to do.
I have to make my decision right now based on who I think can thrive in this situation here on "the voice," and based on what I've seen, I'm going to choose Emily Ann to move forward.
Emily Ann saved by her coach.
Congratulations.
You're also moving into the top 12 live show.
You guys can go backstage.
Emily Ann, congratulations.
Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for ivonne, Morgan and nadjah whose time on the show comes to an end as their coach stands with them now.
Straight ahead, more artists moving into the top 12 plus for we are back with the eliminations here on "the voice.
" Tonight, we're revealing the top but first, a team that blew everyone away last night joins forces for an emotional r.
E.
M.
Classic.
With "everybody hurts," here's Celeste, Darius, Evan, madi, mark, and Riley team pharrell.
When your day is long and the night the night is yours alone when you're sure you've had enough of this life well hang on don't let yourself go and everybody hurts oh, everybody hurts hold on, hold on when you feel like you're alone no, no, no, you're not alone you're on your own, which is why the days and the nights are long when you think you've had too much and it's lying hanging on well hang on oh, cause everybody hurts oh, sometimes everybody cries oh, everybody hurts hold on hold on hold on hold on hold on everybody hurts hold on everybody hurts hold on hold on that is team pharrell.
Thank you, guys.
That was amazing.
Before we find out who America saved, let's take another look at their performances last night.
My team absolutely played it tonight.
I just think that they are really fighting hard.
What do you mean mark continues to be on ten.
He moves people the way he does that.
You're one of my favorites.
I love you.
I'm happy, man.
Happy this is definitely her best performance yet.
I miss you.
This is what you are meant to do, right? She's good.
She's real good.
Thank you.
Good job.
Of thing going and definitely took his over joyed performance to the next level.
You sang it perfect.
I felt like it was super genuine, and I think that makes the show so pure.
My man, that was great.
Thank you so much.
Great.
I like that Darius makes every song his.
I think he had a break through performance.
Wow.
I'm taking it in.
I'm blown away.
You're the guy on team if a tl pharrell that we all have to be worried about.
You're good.
Celeste showed the world why she was the right comeback artist.
Look at me, I'm literally crying right now.
Thank you.
Like today she just gave it everything that she had.
This is a breakout moment for you, buddy.
My team this year is really full of people who recognize the power of emotion.
So important.
It is time to reveal which two artists, Celeste, Darius, Evan, madi, mark or Riley.
Let's do it.
America saved madi Davis.
Congratulations, you're moving on! America also saved Evan mckeel is in the top 12! Congratulations to madi and Evan.
That leaves Celeste, Darius, mark and Riley and an agonizing decision for their coach.
Pharrell, my goodness, we watched Blake and Gwen struggle with this.
Unfortunately you can only have one more move on.
What would you like to say to them? You know, I'm not going to make it about me and how this is the ultimate windup on the show right now because that's what it does to each one of us.
Riley, you have gone leaps and bounds and, you know, believing in yourself and knowing that you belong here, super important.
And you deserve it.
And, mark, you know, the wrestle that you have, it's paying off, that you're sticking in it and you're staying with us.
Darius, your arrangements are unbelievable.
Celeste, your voice brought you back like I know the lights are flashing but this is super hard, man.
Pharrell, which one of these artists are you going to save tonight? It's it's tough, man.
I know it is, buddy.
I know it is.
We need an answer, please.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
The lights are blinking.
I'm just going to go out on a limb.
I'm mark, I'm going to stick with you.
Mark hood saved by his coach, pharrell, in a tough decision.
Congratulations, you're moving onto the top 12.
Thank you, madi, Evan and mark make up the three for team pharrell.
That leaves Celeste, Darius and Riley.
Put your hands together as they depart.
Three team and we are back for our eliminations show.
It's been a tough night tonight.
Only three more spots remain in the top 12.
Before the last team finds out its fate, they're hitting the stage together for the first time.
With "diamonds," please welcome Amy, Blaine, chance, Jordan, Keith, and shelby team Adam.
In the wake of every heartache in the depth of every fear there were diamonds diamonds waiting to break out of here don't you think I hear the whispers those subtle lies those angry pleas there just demons demons wishing they were free like me we're the fire from the sun we're the light when the day is done we are the brave the chosen ones we're the diamonds diamonds rising up out the dust oh oh, rising up out the dust oh oh, rising up out the dust oh oh, rising up out the dust oh oh, rising up all your curses will surrender every damning word will kneel they're just mountains mountains about to turn into fields we're the fire from the sun we're the light when the day is done we are the brave we're the chosen ones we're the diamonds diamonds rising up out the dust oh oh, rising up out the dust oh oh, rising out the dust you've taken down so many others oh but you'll know my name when you see and in these ashes I'm stronger still you'll learn to fear my pain yeah you will yeah you will, yeah, you will.
We're the fire, we're the sun.
We're the diamonds diamonds we're the diamonds diamonds we're the diamonds diamonds rising up out the dust oh oh, rising out the dust oh oh, rising out the dust oh oh, rising out the dust oh oh oh that is team Adam, everybody.
Give it up for them.
Great job, guys.
Here is one last look at their performances from Monday night.
The job is epic, all caps.
Shelby, man, her vocal was perfect.
It was beautiful, powerful, had attitude and sass.
I actually think this was one of your best performances yet.
I'm so proud of you.
Thank you.
Blaine's got all of that kind of performance mojo.
I love that raw rock and roll thing.
What I love about you is how free you are with your body.
No one can teach you that, and that song was perfect for you.
Keith has that '80s rock and roll thing.
I think this was showing people what he wanted to do.
The tone of your voice is really beautiful and I think you did a really nice job.
Amy's got this really smooth kind of jazzy voice.
Really elegant and really classy.
She's amazing.
I'm sad that I lost you but I'm so happy.
I still would like you to win, I really would chance has a really unique voice.
Congratulations on coming back, man.
Thank you.
This guy leaves nothing on the table when he's performing.
Thank you.
Jordan is a superstar.
He stands there and he belts out these unbelievable spiritual vocals.
He makes every single person feel good.
Nothing is going to stop this kid.
Like you're a person that everybody draws amazing energy from.
It's unlike anything I've ever, ever experienced in my life.
We're the perfect match, man.
I'm blessed and honored.
I'm the one that's blessed and honored.
We both are.
Playoffs are the time when you have to step up and do your absolute best.
Team Adam did just that.
All right.
It is time to reveal which two artists, Amy, Blaine, chance, Jordan, Keith and shelby received the most votes and were saved by America.
Here we go.
America saved Jordan Smith is moving onto the top 12.
America also saved shelby brown.
Congratulations.
You've joined Jordan and team Adam in the live shows next week.
Adam, my goodness, four amazing artists up here, my friend.
You can only pick one to join these two on Monday night's live show.
Which one of these artists are you going to save? Dude, you know, stop talking please for one second.
Shhh.
You cannot prepare yourself.
Like Blake said, nine seasons of this and it still just doesn't get any less sucky.
I don't know what to tell you guys other than you know how much I love all of you for completely different reasons, too.
Like we've been through so much in such a short period of time.
I'm not going to go down the line individually.
You guys know.
I've said it all to you.
You know both on and off the screen you know how I feel.
This is just crappy.
I hate it and I want to go home.
I don't like it.
I'll send myself home.
Can I do that? That's not an option, sir.
Which one of these artists are you going to save? I don't know.
I don't know.
I don't know.
I don't know.
Stop! Stop! I'm going to go with my gutt and my gutt right now in this moment is telling me I'm going to go with I'm going to go with Amy.
Amy saved by Adam, moves onto the top 12.
Put your hands together.
Congratulations to everybody moving on.
We have a big show next Monday, 8:007:00 central.
I'm Carson in L.
A.

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