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Adam Levine Goes Fully Insane in Voice Blind Auditions Week 2
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Adam Levine goes "fully insane" as The Voice Battle of Champions heats up with 10 new Blind Auditions, including yodeling and a Triple Turn win.

AceShowbiz - The Voice: Battle of Champions continued on March 2 with the second week of Season 29 Blind Auditions, and Adam Levine is already done playing nice. In fact, Levine admitted to going "fully insane" to procure one particular contestant this week, though we can't really hold it against him, as it bumped him up to first place with his third Triple Turn win. The competition is getting increasingly complicated, but this week's 10 lucky contestants represented just about every genre imaginable, from R&B ballads to good ol' fashioned yodeling, giving the coaches plenty of talented singers to fight over.

The first addition to Team Kelly Clarkson came in the form of JW Griffin, a 25-year-old bread delivery man from Georgia. Griffin may not be a great driver, as we learned in his intro package, but he's an excellent singer. All three coaches excitedly turned their chairs to see the face behind such a solid performance of Charlie Daniels' "Long Haired Country Boy." Griffin is a big fan of older country music, and you can hear it in his voice when he sings. There's an ease to his performing style, whether he's breezing through simple verses or soaring through bolder choruses. Adam Levine said Griffin has one of his favorite voices he's ever heard on the show, but that didn't stop Griffin from choosing to align with Kelly Clarkson, giving her a second point in the ongoing Triple Turn mini competition. TVLine gave Griffin a grade of "A-."

Kelly Clarkson's next team member was Tia DuRant, 32, who introduced herself as a small town girl with big dreams. She left the world of banking because money may have been on her mind, but a song was in her heart. This week, that song was Gladys Knight and the Pips' "Midnight Train to Georgia." DuRant gave chills with those low notes on "proved too much for the man," and the joy in her voice was palpable as she sang. Clarkson turned around fairly early for DuRant, while Adam Levine took a minute to hit his buzzer. His turn was futile, however, as it was clear right away that DuRant was bound for Team Kelly. TVLine gave her a grade of "B+."

John Legend was all smiles throughout Kendra Remedios' performance of Little Big Town's "Girl Crush." The dental hygienist's opening growl immediately caught the eager coach's attention. The added edge to Remedios' performance balanced out the slower, sultry nature of the song. Kelly Clarkson was not expecting the song to explode towards the end, and neither were viewers. The stank that Remedios put on "I hate to admit it" was off the charts. TVLine gave her a grade of "A-."

John Legend's first Triple Turn point came from Mike Steele, 28, who believes that "coming from small areas doesn't define who you are as a person." Steele's performance of Giveon's "For Tonight" was smoother than a fresh shave. He navigated the sexy love song perfectly, peppering the experience with tasty runs and gorgeous falsetto moments. TVLine gave him a grade of "A," and noted that viewers should send this man to the finals, just don't tell his daughter that he picked Legend, because she specifically requested Kelly Clarkson.

The youngest singer of the night was Bijou Belle, 17, whose slightly more powerful take on Billie Eilish's "Wildflower" elicited an instant turn-around from Adam Levine, who ended up being the only coach to do so. Performed in full cursive, Belle's rendition went to some very interesting places melodically, and the overall presentation demonstrated more range than initially expected. TVLine gave her a grade of "B+."

Jaali Boyd, 25, brought Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's "No Air" back into the public consciousness, showing everyone that it can be performed effectively as a solo number. Boyd had both Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine turning around at the "but how?!" moment, at which point she started having more fun with her performance, making the whole experience infinitely more entertaining. TVLine gave her a grade of "B."

Yodeling made an appearance thanks to Blaire Elbert, 28, who performed Rosalie Allen's "Wide Rollin' Plains" topped off with phenomenal vocal trickery. As a kid, Elbert traveled the world as a member of the Cactus Cuties, but now she's ready to two-step into the spotlight. John Legend wasn't wrong when he said "there was a lot going on" with Elbert's presentation, but Kelly Clarkson can sharpen her focus. TVLine gave her a grade of "B+."

If this show was a Bruno Mars sound-alike contest, Adi Arora would be sent straight to the finale. His performance of "It Will Rain" was spot-on, and John Legend turned around almost instantly. Kelly Clarkson eventually joined the club, but Adam Levine remained unturned by the end, despite saying how much he loves the song. Arora was tempted by his impressive falsetto, but it just didn't happen, leaving him open to join Team Legend. TVLine gave him a grade of "A-."

Moses G., 31, came out swinging, grooving his way through the first verse of Rod Stewart's "Forever Young" before building to a booming chorus. This song has rarely been performed with so many runs. In fact, it was one such run that prompted Adam Levine to finally smash his button in the final moments of the performance. TVLine gave him a grade of "B+."

The contestant that Adam Levine wanted most this week was Hunter Jordan, 22. The desperate coach admitted to going "fully insane" in his efforts to convince Jordan to join his team. Because Jordan earned a Triple Turn with his performance of Billy Currington's "Let Me Down Easy," Levine is now leading that mini competition with three points. In addition to Jordan being a strong country vocalist, there's an easygoing quality to him that is hard not to love. There's also something current about him, perhaps exactly what country music needs more of today. TVLine gave him a grade of "A-."

The second week of Blind Auditions on The Voice: Battle of Champions showcased a wide array of talent, from country crooners to yodeling specialists. Adam Levine's aggressive tactics paid off, securing him the lead in the Triple Turn standings with three points. Kelly Clarkson built a strong team with multiple additions, while John Legend also picked up promising singers. The competition is heating up as Season 29 progresses, with each coach vying for the strongest roster of vocalists. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favorite contestants and share their thoughts on the season so far, as the Blind Auditions continue to deliver memorable performances and intense coach rivalries.

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