The Voice Season 11 Episode 10 The Battles, Part 4
- October 18, 2016
The Voice season 11 episode 10, titled "The Battles, Part 4," is all about the final battles between contestants before the knockout rounds. In this episode, coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus, and Alicia Keys are joined by mentors Sammy Hagar, Garth Brooks, Joan Jett, and Charlie Puth, respectively.
The episode starts with a recap of the previous battles, highlighting the top moments and winners of each round. The coaches then choose their final pairs for the last battle, where each duo will perform a song together. As always, the coaches will ultimately decide which contestant will move on to the next round.
One notable pairing is Blake's team members, Blaine Long and Josh Gallagher. Both country singers, they perform Travis Tritt's "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" in a high-energy rendition that gets the audience on their feet. Miley pairs Ali Caldwell and Simone Gundy for a soulful duet of Aretha Franklin's "Respect," showcasing their incredible range and power.
Adam's team members, Riley Elmore and Jason Warrior, bring an emotional performance of "I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith, impressing both the coaches and the audience with their vocal abilities. Alicia matches Dave Moisan and Michael Sanchez for a unique take on "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse, showing off their contrasting styles and strengths.
Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the judges deliberate over which singer to advance to the knockout rounds. They offer advice and push their contestants to give their all in the final performance, knowing that only one from each pair can move forward.
Ultimately, the episode ends with the coaches making difficult decisions, saying goodbye to some talented singers while choosing to take others to the next round. The Battles have now come to a close, and the remaining contestants will face off in the Knockout Rounds, where only the strongest will survive.