Blake Shelton predicted that Cam Anthony would be the ‘first superstar’ to emerge from the NBC show as the final 17 performed during a two-hour live episode.
The 44-year-old country star made the bold statement after Cam, 19, delivered a soaring rendition of the 2013 song Take Me To Church by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier.
Blake reminded Cam that he promised to keep a lane open for him to reach this point in the competition, but the rest was up to him.
Bold prediction: Blake Shelton predicted that Cam Anthony would be the ‘first superstar’ to emerge from the NBC show as the final 17 performed during a two-hour live show
‘And you have delivered every time you stand on this stage. I’ve never had more people asking me about an artist on my team in 20 seasons of doing this show, man. You could be the first superstar that we launch off the show,’ he added.
Blake has been on The Voice since its premiere in April 2011 and has won the show a record seven times.
The live show opened with host Carson Daly, 47, revealing that Devan Blake Jones made the top 17 after winning a four-way knockout.
Devan’s win gave Nick Jonas, 28, a fifth singer going into the live playoffs while Blake, Kelly Clarkson, 39, and John Legend, 42, each had four singers remaining on their teams.
Live performance: Cam, 19, delivered a soaring rendition of the 2013 song Take Me To Church by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier
First superstar: ‘I’ve never had more people asking me about an artist on my team in 20 seasons of doing this show, man. You could be the first superstar that we launch off the show,’ Blake told Cam after his performance
The field will be narrowed to the top nine Tuesday during an elimination episode based on viewer voting.
Kelly’s team was the first to perform and South Carolina rocker Corey Ward got the show started by singing Lewis Capaldi song Bruises.
Teen talent Gihanna Zoe, 17, then impressed with her rendition of Always Remember Us This Way by Lady Gaga.
First up: Kelly’s team was the first to perform and South Carolina rocker Corey Ward got the show started by singing Lewis Capaldi song Bruises
Young singer: Teen talent Gihanna Zoe, 17, impressed with her rendition of Always Remember Us This Way by Lady Gaga
Zae Romeo then took on the Miley Cyrus song When I Look At You.
Country singer and mullet model Kenzie Wheeler, 22, of Florida, showed his range while performing the Brooks & Dunn hit song Red Dirt Road.
John’s team was up next and Ryleigh Modig, 18, of Massachusetts, kicked things off with ‘drivers license’ by Olivia Rodrigo.
Interesting choice: Zae Romeo took on the Miley Cyrus song When I Look At You
Mullet model: Country singer and mullet model Kenzie Wheeler, 22, of Florida, showed his range while performing the Brooks & Dunn hit song Red Dirt Road
Teenager singer: Ryleigh Modig, 18, of Massachusetts, kicked things off for John Legend’s team with ‘drivers license’ by Olivia Rodrigo
Zania Alake, 34, of Detroit, then belted out Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.
‘Zania, I always knew you were a great singer, but today, this is like extra level star power. The way you approach the song, you just embody that dangerous woman to the fullest. It was sultry, sexy, beautiful, powerful, confident. It was so good, Zania. I loved it,’ John told her afterward.
Chicago singer Pia Renee, 37, took her shot with ‘Need U Bad’ by Jazmine Sullivan.
Dangerous version: Zania Alake, 34, of Detroit, belted out Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.
High praise: ‘Zania, I always knew you were a great singer, but today, this is like extra level star power. The way you approach the song, you just embody that dangerous woman to the fullest. It was sultry, sexy, beautiful, powerful, confident. It was so good, Zania. I loved it,’ John told her afterward
Strong singer: Chicago singer Pia Renee, 37, took her shot with ‘Need U Bad’ by Jazmine Sullivan
The coaches: Kelly, John, Nick and Blake critiqued the live performances
Victor Solomon, 22, of Peoria, Illinois, took it up a notch with his rendition of the 1976 Stevie Wonder song I Wish and earned the first standing ovation from all four coaches during the episode.
Nick’s five-person team competed next and opened with former one-chair turn Devan singing the 2000 song Shape Of My Heart by the Backstreet Boys.
Dana Monique sang Free Your Mind in a bid to stay in the competition.
Standing ovation: Victor Solomon, 22, of Peoria, Illinois, took it up a notch with his rendition of the 1976 Stevie Wonder song I Wish and earned the first standing ovation from all four coaches during the episode
Knockout winner: Nick’s five-person team competed next and opened with former one-chair turn Devan singing the 2000 song Shape Of My Heart by the Backstreet Boys
Full range: Dana Monique sang Free Your Mind in a bid to stay in the competition
Andrew Marshall gave it his best with Put Your Records On, but Nick noticed some flaws in his performance.
Jose Figueroa Jr impressed with Talking To The Moon, while the youngest singer in the competition, 15-year-old Rachel Mac, took on Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves.
Blake’s team went last and Jordan Matthew Young opened with Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac.
Good effort: Andrew Marshall gave it his best with Put Your Records On, but Nick noticed some flaws in his performance
Stage presence: Jose Figueroa Jr impressed with Talking To The Moon
Youngest singer: The youngest singer in the competition, 15-year-old Rachel Mac, took on Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves
Five singers: Nick had a leading five singers going into the live playoffs
Classic rock: Blake’s team went last and Jordan Matthew Young opened with Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac
Wisconsin pop singer Anna Grace then performed the 2012 song Let Her Go by Passenger.
Blake’s former bandmate Pete Mroz from Nashville then delivered a soulful rendition of We Belong by Pat Benatar.
The show apparently saved the best for last as Cam finished it with his version of Take Me To Church.
The Voice will return Tuesday on NBC.
Pop singer: Wisconsin pop singer Anna Grace then performed the 2012 song Let Her Go by Passenger
Soul singer: Blake’s former bandmate Pete Mroz from Nashville then delivered a soulful rendition of We Belong by Pat Benatar
Last singer: The show apparently saved the best for last as Cam finished it with his version of Take Me To Church