Hadn’t paid attention to Jeffrey before, but I think he has “Sam Smith” style staying power if he can control nerves and build on his success. I would put him in a final 5. Others would be Madi, Evan, and Zach (physical appeal will go far) and either another country singer (Shelby or Morgan) or another appealing female (Amy or Korin) depending on performances and song choices in the next go round.
I have Amy, Evan, Barrett, Viktor, and I’m wavering between Madi and Korin as my Chris replacement.
As far as female country singers, I prefer Morgan to Shelby, I think.
I’m not playing along, but I’m surprised no one is picking Jordan.
Besides Jordan, who else would be in your top-5 IF you were playing, musicmom1215?
I’m somewhat surprised how many of you, who have weighed in, put Evan in your top-5. I may be missing out…
I also can not help but think that Morgan Frazier may be this season’s version of Meghan Linsey, the country girl who Blake let go in the battle round last season only to steal her back in the knockouts, that made the finals.
I think this season is going to be more competitive. I’m watching the recap --having missed some of the shows–and there’s no obvious winner this year.
“Besides Jordan, who else would be in your top-5 IF you were playing, musicmom1215?”
I still haven’t sorted out which girl is which so I’m not sure I can pick a top 5. I like Amy and Barrett. I liked the twins, but of course they are out. The girl who sang the Joni Mitchell song one of the rounds. Maybe the Hungary guy. I really need to find the time to study the website to remember their names. lol
musicmom1215, I find this link the most helpful in navigating the talent:
In the recap, I found I liked watching Blaine perform. Might have to move him up on my list.
In the recap, I replaced Madi with Korin. I absolutely love Korin! Her voice is effortless and very distinctive. I would/will buy her music. That gave me 3 Team Gwen artists in my top-5, which I didn’t want, so I ended up putting Shelby back on my team. Should have never taken her off since I lost a month worth of points once I took her off and the next day put her back on my team. Now I have 2 country artists which is fine since country artists do quite well. I do not currently have any artists from Pharrell’s team in my top-5. I think Madi is terrific but I just liked Korin better. They may very well both go far. I also really like Jordan but am not sure he has defined his genre as an artist yet.
Heading into the lives next week my top-5 (genre/team) are:
Zach (country/Blake)
Braiden (pop/throwback?/Gwen)
Korin (Indie/alternative/Gwen)
Shelby (country/Adam)
Keith (rock/Adam)
OKay, I’m late to the party as I didn’t watch much of the first few weeks but here are my top 5 picks:
Viktor, Ivonne, Evan, Jordan, Amy
I’m probably hurting myself without country artists as I know they do well on this show but I don’t care for the genre.
Maybe I’m mixing up the singers, but I don’t get the Amy love. She’s pretty and has a nice voice, but zero performance points and she sings elevator music. What am I missing?
I thought Amy’s finest moment came at her blind audition, when the “performance” didn’t come into play. Once the blinds were over, and she needed to perform a as well as sing,she seemed to lack some confidence. Who do you have in your top-5, busdriver?
I’m really having a tough time whittling it down, jshain, they are all so good. I have it down to Jordan and Keith from Adam’s team, anyone from Gwen’s team except for the 51 year old lady(awesome but too old), Maddie and I forgot whom else from Pharrel’s team, either country girl (but not both) and Barrett or Superman from Blake’s team.
The only one I’m certain about is Jeffrey. Gwen has the best team right now, I think.
There are actually 3 country girls. Blake has Emily Ann and Morgan. Adam has Shelby. Most of us think Morgan is the more talented country artist on Blake’s team. Emily Ann is younger and very cute, in the Danielle Bradbery mold-- a previous winner. Adam has Shelby, a country artist with a little crossover potential. I personally think she is the most talented female country artist. Youth is definitely plentiful this season, including 15 and 16 year-olds! Very hard to pick just 5. I hated to leave Viktor off my team, as well as several others…
Yeah it’s tough to cross people off your list. I was actually referring to Blake’s two girls, and I agree with Morgan being more talented and Emily being cute. However, Shelby is not on my final list. As good as she is, she just looks too much like Miss Piggy to get the votes. I’m not trying to be unkind, as I am a fan of Miss P, but unfortunately for the ladies, it seems to matter.
Why is no one talking about Blake and Gwen dating?!?! Booooooooooooo
Anyone think it’s a publicity stunt for NBC?
This has been rumored for a few months now so no real surprise that they’ve finally confirmed it. I’ve always liked Gwen as a judge but this has really caused me to lose some respect for her.
@ams5796 If it is a publicity stunt, it’s a bad one. I am trying to justify it by thinking that it’s a rebound relationship and didn’t cause their marriage breakups. I hope that it will help keep them from hitting on the younger contestants. Both Blake and Gwen seem to take an unhealthy interest in the younger people on their teams.
I agree that it’s a bad one. I’ve seen their “announcement” all over the place. It’s been on the Today Show this morning and our local affliate NBC news last night. It was all over the internet last night right before the CMA’s with speculation that they’d be seen there together along with Miranda. Since when does it have to be “announced” on the news? I’m not saying they’re not dating, but I’m sure NBC loves all this buzz.