The Voice Season 2 Episode 8 The Battles (3)

The Voice season 2 episode 8, titled "The Battles (3)", features the continuation of the battle rounds where the contestants put their singing skills to the test in a duet with another member of their team. The goal is to impress their coach, who will then choose which contestant to send through to the next round.

The episode starts off with the coaches- Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green- giving their teams some last-minute advice before the battles begin. The first battle of the night is between two members of Team Blake, who take on a popular country song and give it their all in a harmonious duet. Blake must choose which one he wants to keep on his team, but it's not an easy decision as both contestants deliver a stellar performance.

Next up, two members of Team Christina take the stage and give an emotional performance of a ballad. Christina, clearly moved by their performance, has a tough time selecting just one to continue. The battles continue with each coach having to make tough choices between their talented contestants.

The episode also features some special celebrity mentors who help the teams prepare for their battles. Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Miranda Lambert helps out Team Blake, legendary soul singer Lionel Richie mentors for Team Christina, while music producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds teaches vocal techniques to Team CeeLo.

In addition to the battles, the episode also gives insight into the coaches' personal lives. Viewers get a peek into the home life of each coach, including Adam's recording studio, Blake's farm and Christina's glamorous lifestyle. The episode also features behind-the-scenes clips of the coaches' interactions with each other and their teams.

Overall, "The Battles (3)" is an intense and emotional episode with plenty of great performances. The addition of celebrity mentors and the personal insights into the coaches' lives make it an engaging and exciting episode for fans of the show.