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The Voice Season 14 Knockouts Round 1: Song Spoilers Revealed

THE VOICE -- Coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine

The Voice Season 14: Knockout Rounds Preview

The Knockout Rounds of The Voice season 14 begin tonight (April 2). Each head-to-head Knockout will air beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with the winner of each matchup advancing to the Live Playoffs. Contestants who lose a Knockout remain eligible to be saved by their own coach or stolen by another coach; each coach has one save and one steal to use during this phase. By the end of the Knockouts, twenty-four singers will remain on the competition roster.

The Knockout format puts two teammates against one another as they sing back-to-back, choosing their own songs and aiming to impress their coach and the viewing audience. This round emphasizes song choice, vocal control, and the ability to deliver a distinct performance under pressure. Coaches also call on past winners and alumni to help mentor their teams through this stage, offering guidance on arrangement, phrasing, and stage presence.

Coaches and Past Winners Assisting Each Team

For this season, each coach has invited a former Voice champion to prepare their contestants for Knockouts:

  • Team Adam Levine will work with season 9 winner Jordan Smith.
  • Team Blake Shelton will be joined by reigning champion Chloe Kohanski.
  • Team Alicia Keys will receive mentorship from season 13 winner Chris Blue.
  • Team Kelly Clarkson will get assistance from season 3 winner Cassadee Pope.

These alumni bring firsthand knowledge of the competition and practical advice for navigating high-stakes performances. Their involvement often helps contestants refine arrangements and make artistic choices that better showcase their strengths.

Notable Pairings and Developments

Early reports and previews indicated notable pairings during the Knockouts. A leaked audition clip showed Jackie Foster and Mia Boostrom paired together; subsequent episode coverage suggests that at least one of them may have been saved or stolen following their Knockout. Team dynamics shifted throughout the episode, and multiple teams made strategic decisions to keep their strongest performers moving forward. By the end of the episode, four singers from Team Adam remained standing, and Team Blake saw both Kyla Jade and Spensha Baker advance in their matchups.

Performances Scheduled for the Knockouts

Below is a list of the singers performing in the Knockout Rounds, their teams, and the songs they selected. These song choices range from classic standards to contemporary hits and reveal the variety of styles represented this season.

  • Austin Giorgio – Team Blake Shelton – “Almost Like Being in Love” (classic standard associated with Frank Sinatra)
  • Drew Cole – Team Adam Levine – “Slow Hands” (originally by Niall Horan)
  • Jackie Verna – Team Adam Levine – “American Honey” (originally by Lady Antebellum)
  • Johnny Bliss – Team Alicia Keys – “Alive” (originally by Sia)
  • Kaleb Lee – Team Kelly Clarkson – “Free” (originally by Zac Brown Band)
  • Kyla Jade – Team Blake Shelton – “You Don’t Own Me” (originally by Leslie Gore)
  • Spensha Baker – Team Blake Shelton – “Broken Halos” (originally by Chris Stapleton)
  • Jackie Foster – Team Adam Levine – “Bring Me to Life” (originally by Evanescence)
  • Mia Boostrom – Team Adam Levine – “Wade in the Water” (traditional / gospel arrangement)

Song selection during the Knockouts is often a decisive factor: contestants must choose pieces that complement their vocal strengths while differentiating them from their direct opponent. Arrangements may be altered to fit a singer’s range or emotional approach, and coaches will weigh those creative choices when deciding who advances.

What to Watch For

Tonight’s episode will highlight a number of elements that typically define the Knockout round: bold song choices, coach interventions, and the tactical use of steals and saves. Pay attention to the way coaches collaborate with their veteran advisors, how contestants reinterpret familiar songs, and which performers manage to deliver a memorable and confident performance under pressure. The decisions made in this stage will determine which artists continue on to the Live Playoffs and which will leave the competition.

Expect tight matchups and emotional moments as the coaches whittle their teams down to the artists they feel have the best chance to succeed in the live rounds. With mentorship from former winners and the strategic lifelines of steals and saves, the Knockout Rounds are a pivotal turning point in the season.