Six more artists battled it out on "The Voice" in the "Knockout Rounds" Tuesday night, with those who lost hoping to receive that elusive steal. Thanks to coach Blake Shelton, one lucky contestant did.
Team Blake started the night with Cody Wickline battling fellow country singer Corey Kent White. Corey chose Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" as a tribute to his ailing grandfather while Cody chose "Till My Last Day" by Dustin Moore. Following what Blake deemed as "an impossible decision," Corey won and, with no steal as an option, Cody left.
"Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away three days before the premiere of the show," Corey told HNGN. "He didn't get to see the performance. We had a viewing party with my family so it was a pretty emotional night. I wanted him to be proud and my grandmother said he would have been."
Blaze Johnson vs. Deanna Johnson of Team Adam followed. Blaze chose "You Found Me" by The Fray and Deanna, "Listen To Your Heart" by Roxette. Blaze's shaky vocal moment didn't go unnoticed and, despite receiving high praise, the round was awarded to Deanna. With no steal played, Blaze left.
"I didn't hear it [the shaky voice moment]," Deanna told HNGN. "It's so loud up there, so it didn't give me any more confidence about my performance or anything."
Pharrell Williams pitted Caitlin Caporale and Hannah Kirby against each other. Hannah chose "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood, while Caitlin chose "Warrior" by Demi Lovato. Although the round was close, it inevitably went to Caitlin, but with a swift steal from coach Blake, Hannah was back on his team.
"I was so excited Blake stole me back. You feel like you're going and then you're back. It feels good to be back," she said.
With only one steal left in play by Christina Aguilera, you can bet next week's competition will be twice as fierce.
"The Voice" Knockout Rounds continue next Monday at 8 p.m. on NBC.
