The time has come for us to figure out which four of our remaining artists on The Voice have earned a spot in next week’s big finale and a chance to win this whole shebang. Of course, that means we’ll be losing half the contestants along the way. The three artists who earned the most overnight artist votes will automatically move on, and the bottom two vote-getters will automatically be eliminated. That means the remaining three artists will get to perform one last time in hopes of winning the Instant Save for the fourth and final spot.
It’s going to be intense — perhaps the Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins duet performance will soften the blow? Or will “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I help lift your spirits? Because we’ve got a performance from her, too. If you still need a little comfort after that, Kelly Clarkson also takes the stage to join her season 14 country artist, Kaleb Lee, on his new single “I Dream in Southern.” Honestly, if you’re still feeling anxious about the big cuts coming our way, I cannot help you. So let’s just get to it then, right?
The first three finalists are:
Katie Kadan (Team Legend)!
Jake Hoot (Team Kelly)!
Ricky Duran (Team Blake)!
The two artists automatically eliminated are:
Will Breman and Marybeth Byrd, both from Team Legend.
INSTANT SAVE ROUND
Team Kelly: Hello Sunday, “Chandelier”
This is a mature song for our teens to take on, but it definitely has ample opportunity for Hello Sunday to remind us of their power. Unfortunately, it’s lacking in the slick harmonies that the girls wowed us with in the beginning. Even so, the studio audience seems to love it, and of course Coach Kelly Clarkson is a forever fan of her little 14-year-olds that could.
Team Blake: Kat Hammock, “You’ve Got a Friend”
Oh, Kat Hammock doing “You’ve Got a Friend” is something that should’ve been deployed earlier in the season. Kat has never been the most emotionally connected of this crop of artists, but her vocals sound great on this song. Also, it must be nice to know that no matter what, Coach Blake Shelton has made it his mission to get Kat’s career going. Nothing to be sad about here!
Team Gwen: Rose Short, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”
We don’t even really need the song to know that Rose Short clearly deserves the fourth spot in the finale, but, um, this performance sure doesn’t hurt her cause. She’s in complete control and isn’t afraid to start out slow and steady, perfectly building up to a rousing ending. Hey, if she doesn’t go through, at least she goes out on a high note of the competition. (If she doesn’t go through, what are we even doing here?)
Well, that was a nerve-racking few minutes, but in the end, the fourth spot in the finale goes to… Rose Short!
Okay, friends, now that we know our final four — one from each team, no less! — who has your vote?
Episode Recaps
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S17 E24 Recap
The Voice recap: The season 17 finalists are revealed
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E23 Recap
The Voice recap: Top 8 compete for a finale spot with solo performances and ’80s duets
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E22 Recap
The Voice recap: Meet your season 17 semi-finalists
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E21 Recap
The Voice recap: More than one artist gets the crowd on their feet as we near the semi-finals
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E20 Recap
The Voice recap: Come for the eliminations, stay for the Gwen Stefani and Eve performance
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E19 Recap
The Voice recap: Find out which songs the fans selected for their favorite artists on ‘Fan Week’
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E18 Recap
The Voice recap: Two more artists go home as Team Kelly and Team Gwen perform for first time
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E17 Recap
The Voice recap: The Top 13 dedicate songs to loved ones, and things get emotional
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E16 Recap
The Voice recap: Which artists made the Top 13?
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E15 Recap
The Voice recap: We go live for the first time, as 20 artists battle for spots in the Top 13
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E14 Recap
The Voice recap: Goodbye, Taylor Swift and hello, Live Playoffs!
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E13 Recap
The Voice recap: Which artist makes Taylor Swift cry?
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E12 Recap
The Voice recap: Gwen Stefani saves the day with a last-minute steal
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E11 Recap
The Voice recap: Mega-Mentor Taylor Swift arrives for the Knockouts
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E10 Recap
The Voice recap: Night four of the Battles takes an emotional turn
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E9 Recap
The Voice recap: Steals are making things very difficult for Team Gwen
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E8 Recap
The Voice recap: John Legend pairs up his two best to battle over an Elton John classic
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E7 Recap
The Voice recap: The teams are full and the Battles are on!
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E6 Recap
The Voice recap: The coaches get extra-picky as the Blind Auditions begin to wind down
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E5 Recap
The Voice recap: Surprising coaching decisions are made as teams start filling up
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E4 Recap
The Voice recap: The youngsters make some big, bold impressions
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E3 Recap
The Voice recap: Kelly Clarkson has the final block, and she’s not afraid to use it
By Maggie Fremont
S17 E2 Recap
The Voice recap: The OG coach wants some respect, people!
By Maggie Fremont
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