The Voice Season 27: Knockouts Episode Highlights
The most recent episode of The Voice Season 27 premiered on April 7, 2025, continuing the highly competitive Knockouts round. Contestants had the opportunity to highlight their unique abilities as they aimed to progress further in this iconic singing competition.
Coaches and Performances
Under the scrutinizing eyes of coaches Michael Bublé, John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini, and Adam Levine, team members faced off in gripping head-to-head performances. The objective was clear: identify and advance the more compelling singer. A standout moment of the night was Bryson Battle‘s rendition of Aretha Franklin’s classic “Ain’t No Way,”which captivated both the audience and the coaches.
Bryson’s Standout Performance
John Legend’s guidance led Bryson to deliver his performance in a lower key, adding a fresh dimension to the iconic song. This unique approach not only resonated with the audience but also earned him high praise from Legend, who noted the expansive range showcased in Bryson’s vocals.
Audience Reactions
Social media buzz surged following Bryson’s performance, with many fans expressing their admiration on X. Viewer reactions included enthusiastic praises:
“Bryson’s voice is stunningly beautiful!”one fan commented.
“Bryson taking on one of Aretha’s classics,”another user said.
“Bryson Battle taking on Aretha!! Loved his lil yodels, spent a good amount of time in his falsetto and it sounded natural and exciting. This was emotional, heartfelt, and masterfully (vocally) produced. Blew me away,”a fan wrote.
“Pairing with Bryson is dangerous. Boy can sing yf,”an X user wrote.
Knockout Showdown
The thrilling competition didn’t stop at Bryson; other contestants included Kaiya Hamilton, Divighn, Britton Moore, Ari Camille, Alanna Lynise, and Tatum Scott. While each brought their A-game, commentators noted Bryson’s performance drew special attention. Following the showdown, viewers shared their thoughts, particularly on the matchup between Bryson and Tatum.
“Bryson vs Tatum was hard. two different genres but Bryson blew it away and more unique with his high voice,”a tweet read.
“Who else loves #Bryson on #TheVoice? That is one special talent,”a fan said.
Highlights Across All Teams
The episode presented several exciting matchups. Team Bublé featured Kaiya Hamilton against Divighn, where Divighn performed Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5, and Kaiya delivered Here with impressive focus. Ultimately, Michael Bublé chose Kaiya as the victor.
On Team Kelsea, Alanna Lynise faced off against Page Mackenzie. Alanna’s performance of I’ll Never Love Again caught the audience’s ear; however, details of Page’s performance were notably edited. Kelsea ultimately selected Alanna to move forward.
Team Adam’s knockout involved Britton Moore and Ari Camille. Britton performed Free by Zac Brown Band, while Ari showcased Love Like This by Faith Evans. Adam selected Britton, but Ari earned a second chance when John Legend opted to use his steal.
Finally, in the last featured knockout, Bryson Battle’s stirring performance was set against Tatum Scott’s rendition of Stick Season by Noah Kahan, and John ultimately chose Bryson to advance.
Stay Tuned for More!
Catch new episodes of The Voice, airing every Monday on NBC, as the competition heats up and contestants shine on stage!