We took a close look at the iTunes chart and combined those results with our audience poll to assess the Top 8 on The Voice Season 8. Below you’ll find the latest iTunes placements, fan-favorite results from our poll, team standings, and my prediction for which contestants may leave the competition this week.
The Voice 8 Polls – The Top 8 – Vote For Your Favs
The Voice 8 Top 8 Live Blog and VIDEOS
The Voice Season 8 — Top 8 iTunes Rankings (as of Noon)
Sawyer Fredericks didn’t claim the number one spot on iTunes this time, but reaching #2 is still an outstanding achievement. He climbed into the Top 10 quickly after the East Coast broadcast concluded, continuing a strong streak on the chart. Sawyer’s consistent performance makes him one of the clear frontrunners this season.
The most notable rebound of the week belongs to Joshua Davis, who went from an underwhelming showing last week to landing at #4 this week. That rise also means he and Sawyer will receive the 10x vote multiplier bonus on iTunes—an important advantage heading into the next stage of the competition.
Kimberly Nichole narrowly missed the Top 10 but appears to be in a safe position for now. Corey Kent White also shows some resilience despite concerns about his coach’s influence; his placement suggests he still has voter support. Conversely, Hannah Kirby didn’t fare well on the chart this time. Her vocal was strong, but the performance elements may not have connected with viewers in the same way other acts did.
It’s difficult to confidently call the bottom three this week. Several contestants could land there, including Meghan Linsey, India Carney, Koryn Hawthorne, and Hannah Kirby. Koryn’s low position is surprising given her prime slot in the program and the emotional intensity of her performance. While she had some vocal concerns, the emotional delivery resonated with some viewers—yet that didn’t translate to iTunes purchases, which makes her current chart performance puzzling.
iTunes Placements (position – artist – song)
2. Sawyer Fredericks – Simple Man
4. Joshua Davis – Fields of Gold
12. Kimberly Nichole – Creep
20. Corey Kent White – When I See You Smile
26. Meghan Linsey – Something
29. India Carney – Over the Rainbow
35. Koryn Hawthorne – Girl On Fire
39. Hannah Kirby – We Don’t Need Another Hero
Top 8 — Favorite Performance (Poll Results)
Our readers’ tastes and the broader television audience aren’t perfectly aligned this week, especially when it comes to Corey Kent White and Koryn Hawthorne. There are no runaway winners in the voting, which suggests a competitive field and several acts with solid fan bases.
- Sawyer Fredericks – Simple Man 24.14%
- Joshua Davis – Fields of Gold 20%
- Kimberly Nichole – Creep 19.31%
- Koryn Hawthorne – Girl on Fire 12.69%
- India Carney – Over the Rainbow 8.14%
- Meghan Linsey – Something 5.66%
- Hannah Kirby – We Don’t Need Another Hero 5.52%
- Corey Kent White – When I See You Smile 4.54%
Top 8 — Favorite Overall Team
Team distribution in our poll highlights Team Pharrell’s strong position this season, largely due to Sawyer Fredericks’s sustained popularity. Team Christina also shows solid support. Team Blake and Team Adam trail behind; Adam’s team, aside from Joshua Davis, seems to be struggling to gain consistent traction among voters.
- Team Pharrell 45.77%
- Team Christina 33.51%
- Team Blake 11.71%
- Team Adam 9.01%
Top 8 — Who SHOULD Go Home (Poll Opinion)
When asked who should leave the competition, fans pointed to Hannah Kirby and Corey Kent White as the most likely candidates. Keep in mind this reflects opinion rather than predictive analytics; viewer sentiment can shift quickly from week to week.
- Hannah Kirby 37.14%
- Corey Kent White 34.89%
- India Carney 7.4%
- Joshua Davis 5.31%
- Sawyer Fredericks 5.31%
- Meghan Linsey 4.98%
- Koryn Hawthorne 2.89%
- Kimberly Nichole 2.08%
Top 8 — Who WILL Go Home (Predicted by Poll)
Based on poll respondents’ expectations, Hannah Kirby is the most likely to be eliminated, followed by Corey Kent White and India Carney. However, eliminations on The Voice are influenced by multiple factors — iTunes bonuses, live votes, and the sing-off format — so surprises remain possible.
- Hannah Kirby 53.57%
- Corey Kent White 16.17%
- India Carney 11.83%
- Koryn Hawthorne 6.26%
- Meghan Linsey 5.04%
- Joshua Davis 3.83%
- Sawyer Fredericks 2.26%
- Kimberly Nichole 1.04%
Prediction and Analysis
This week’s elimination round could produce some surprises. My prediction is that the bottom three will include Hannah Kirby, India Carney, and Koryn Hawthorne. Meghan Linsey might replace Koryn in the bottom group depending on real-time votes. If a sing-off occurs, either Koryn or Meghan could win against Hannah or India. Ultimately, I expect Hannah Kirby and India Carney to be the two contestants who leave this week — India especially seems not to have formed a strong connection with the broader voting audience.
Overall, Sawyer Fredericks remains a standout contender, Joshua Davis has made a notable comeback, and Team Pharrell looks positioned to capitalize on current momentum. As always, live voting and the iTunes bonus multiplier will play critical roles in determining who advances. Stay tuned for the next results show to see how these predictions hold up.