It was an unexpected yet strong song choice, with Harrell nailing the key change and delivering a performance that was theatrical without being overwrought. Shelton encouraged her to go big with the performance, and she delivered. Team Blake’s Courtney Harrell was up next, singing “What I Did For Love” from A Chorus Line. But of the rest of Team Miley, he was the least memorable. Levine liked the song choice, and Cyrus was impressed with her artist. Gibson connected with the lyrics of the song and delivered an emotional performance, but it didn’t quite mark a new turn for the artist, who is consistent but not surprising. Gibson expressed that he wanted to show viewers a different side of his voice, but the song choice felt like more of the same for him. “Some people are meant to be onstage,” Cyrus said about her presence.Īaron Gibson from Team Miley was up next, singing “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails. Shelton and Levine were both impressed by her country sound. Caldwell is the kind of artist who can sing any song.
She put on an exciting performance, and she proved her versatility. Caldwell said she had been wanting to sing an upbeat song this season, and she did not disappoint with her energetic performance of the Parton hit. The top 11 artists of season 11 performed on The Voicetonight, with coaches Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton all making sure their teams were at the top of their game for this live performance episode.Īli Caldwell from Team Miley kicked off the night with a performance of “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton.