Sofia auditioned for “The Voice” last season and didn’t get any chair turns. This season, Niall and Reba turned for her. 

Niall said the song that he gave Sofia and Nini for their Blind Audition is about “energy and dynamics.”  He gave them the song “Heart of Glass” by Blondie.  Niall said it’s the perfect song for them because they both have so much character.  Nini has grit, is sassy and she’s “a rock diva.” 

Nini came to America when she was 16 years old from Georgia.  After pulling through being abandoned by the person who was supposed to take her in, Nini worked a variety of jobs to support herself.  

Niall said this Battle will come down to who will bring the most energy.  He said and also who will control their vocals on a rock song.

Calla and Chechi both have a Pop/R&B vibe Gwen said which is why she paired them.  Calla was her last Team member that she added.  Chechi was a four-chair-turn.  She’s a singer/songwriter and producer who’s been grinding for a long time.  During rehearsals, Gwen advised Calla to go from softness to build on her tone more.  Gwen told Chechi to let people see what she sees in the mirror.

Gwen said in the Battles sometimes you see who deserves it more than the other.   Calla and Chechi sang the ballad “I’ll Never Love Again” for their Battle song.  You can bet that Chechi was there to play!  She easily out-sang Calla and fought the hardest during their Battle.  She used her whistle note weapon on top of it all!

After their Battle, John reacted that Calla “was waiting to burst” and couldn’t make it from beginning to end.  Chechi, he thought her range was “ridiculous.”  He called her “amazing.” Reba told Chechi that ther voice is incredible and thought the two complimented each other.  Calla’s voice was like a “whisper” she said.  Reba said she’d pick Chechi. Niall called it magic because it’s a tough song to cover.  Niall said he could listen to Calla’s “whisper” voice forever.

Niall opening stated that when John expresses his thoughts, he literally has to look-up many of the words that John uses.  John told Naill that he was an English major.  To that, Niall said he was a school drop-out!

Back to the topic of the Battle, Niall noted that Chechi brought her notes to her nasal instead of going for it.  He advised her to watchout for that.  Gwen said everything that Calla did was perfect and called Chechi a Grammy performance, but still saw some insecurity in herself. She said she’d have to spank that out of her.  The other coaches laughed and were surprised that Gwen said that.

BATTLE WINNER:  Chechi Sarai.  Gwen said it was a hard decision and she knows that Chechi has what it takes.  She can help her.