Here’s a clear, updated look at the iTunes chart positions and our reader poll results for The Voice Season 8 Top 5. Below we review the iTunes standings, share the poll outcomes for favorite performances and contestants, and offer a prediction about who may be eliminated this week.
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The Voice Season 8 — Top 5 iTunes Rankings (as of Noon)
Sawyer Fredericks continues to dominate the iTunes charts. With two songs inside the top 10, he secured the iTunes multiplier bonus and has effectively locked in a spot in the finals. Because iTunes downloads are being counted cumulatively this cycle, every purchase from the live shows will be tallied for tomorrow’s results, giving Sawyer an enormous advantage. Meghan Linsey appears to be the strongest challenger, steadily closing the gap over recent weeks, but Sawyer’s momentum is formidable.
Almost every contestant placed within the iTunes Top 50, with the notable exception of Koryn Hawthorne’s performance of “One,” which underperformed on the chart despite receiving praise from some viewers.
iTunes positions (notable placements):
- 2. Sawyer Fredericks – A Thousand Years
- 3. Sawyer Fredericks – For What It’s Worth
- 5. Meghan Linsey – Tennessee Whiskey
- 11. Joshua Davis – I Can’t Make You Love Me
- 21. Meghan Linsey – I’m Not the Only One
- 23. Koryn Hawthorne – Oh Mary Don’t You Weep
- 29. India Carney – Earth Song
- 34. Joshua Davis – When I Paint My Masterpiece
- 38. India Carney – Gravity
- 54. Koryn Hawthorne – One
The Voice Season 8 — Top 5: Favorite Performance (Reader Poll)
Sawyer’s performances captured the largest share of votes, and his two songs topped the favorite-performance list. India Carney’s dramatic staging also resonated strongly with voters, while Koryn and Meghan followed closely behind.
- Sawyer Fredericks – A Thousand Years 22.69%
- Sawyer Fredericks – For What It’s Worth 16.32%
- India Carney – Earth Song 14.12%
- Koryn Hawthorne – Oh Mary Don’t You Weep 13.08%
- Meghan Linsey – Tennessee Whiskey 12.85%
- India Carney – Gravity 7.52%
- Joshua Davis – I Can’t Make You Love Me 7.41%
- Meghan Linsey – I’m Not the Only One 3.01%
- Joshua Davis – When I Paint My Masterpiece 1.62%
- Koryn Hawthorne – One 1.38%
The Voice Season 8 — Top 5: Favorite Contestant
Sawyer leads decisively as the audience favorite by a wide margin. His consistent chart success and strong fan support make him the clear frontrunner heading into the finale.
- Sawyer Fredericks – Team Pharrell 43.76%
- India Carney – Team Christina 18.29%
- Meghan Linsey – Team Blake 14.71%
- Koryn Hawthorne – Team Pharrell 14.71%
- Joshua Davis – Team Adam 8.53%
The Voice Season 8 — Top 5: Who SHOULD Go Home (Reader Opinion)
Poll respondents were divided on who should leave, with Joshua Davis and India Carney nearly tied. While India’s rendition of “Gravity” was praised, some voters still placed her among the acts they felt should exit this week.
- Joshua Davis – Team Adam 34.53%
- India Carney – Team Christina 33.12%
- Koryn Hawthorne – Team Pharrell 14.63%
- Meghan Linsey – Team Blake 11.42%
- Sawyer Fredericks – Team Pharrell 6.29%
The Voice Season 8 — Top 5: Who WILL Go Home (Predicted by Voters)
Voters overwhelmingly predicted India Carney would be the next to leave, followed by Joshua Davis. Koryn also received a noticeable share of votes as a possible elimination candidate.
- India Carney – Team Christina 56.07%
- Joshua Davis – Team Adam 22.03%
- Koryn Hawthorne – Team Pharrell 16.49%
- Meghan Linsey – Team Blake 3.69%
- Sawyer Fredericks – Team Pharrell 1.72%
Prediction
Based on iTunes performance, poll results, and fan momentum, my forecast is that India Carney and Koryn Hawthorne will face off in the Twitter save sing-off. Joshua Davis’s Bonnie Raitt cover likely kept him safe this week. Koryn is expected to deliver an emotional sing-off performance and prevail, while India Carney will be eliminated. This outcome reflects the combination of cumulative iTunes voting power and current audience sentiment.
What do you think? Who will go home this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below.