NOTE: Michael did not provide critiques but he did send in his rankings.

Opening the top 15 live show, Candice Boyd

Candice Boyd - Stay


Shanna: Candice! I loved this performance in your original season and I love it even more now! You are the perfect act to open the show because a performance like this is best suited to open an all winners season. You proved yourself in your original season and you’ve definitely proved yourself tonight! Lovely job :)

Sea: Yassss, this was one brilliant way to kick off what I'm certain will be THE GREATEST SEASON EVER! This was a pretty damn strong opener! I can't say my wig is flying...BUT I CAN SAY I AM IMPRESSED! BRILLIANT job of opening the season queen!!!

Next, Rose Short

Rose Short - God's Country
https://www.metatube.com/en/videos/442303/The-Voice-USA-2019-Rose-Short-Takes-on-Blake-Sheltons-Gods-Country-Live-Top-10-Performances-2019/

Shanna: OKAY QUEEN! Taking on a Country track! Not a bad performance to start off your journey this season. I think this was the best performance for the top 15. This was definitely a clever choice as you took this well known track and made it your own. You showed us your artistry tonight and it could very well pay off for you Rose! Lovely job :)

Sea: The power here :D You came out, and you DELIVERED! I was grinning so much with this :) You can be a hit or miss somewhat in these games, BUT MY GOD WAS THIS A SUPERB HIT! LOVED THIS! I already feel like you could be a dark-horse yet again!

Next, Kimberly Nichole

Kimberly Nichole - Seven Nation Army


Shanna: OH YAS! I love Rock music and your rendition of this was SO DAYUM GOOD! The raspiness in your voice is PHENOMENAL! One of my personal favorite tracks of all time. The White Stripes are just pure geniuses and you are a genius for the way you went about performing this track. Your stage presence is impeccable and NAILED it tonight! Great work :)

Sea: YUSSSS, YOU SLAYED THOSE ROCK VIBES! The power from this was just...BEST OF THE NIGHT SO FAR! I was certainly impressed here :D I really don't know you well, so unlike many people idk what to expect from you this season, but my god am I excited BECAUSE THIS WAS PRETTY DAMN SPECTACULAR!

Next, Tori Kelly

Tori Kelly - Crazy


Shanna: OH TORI! I am CRAZY about this performance. You can take any track and make it your own which is one of the things I love most about you. Your runs are flawless and the technique you possess is just impeccable. All you have to do is stand there and you WOW me every time! I believe you stand a great chance to be a frontrunner this season with the right performances! Great work :)

Sea: Yasssss, the range here :D I can't lie...I wasn't expecting you to win your original season at first, but you seriously did slay my life by the end! I did quite like this performance...it won't be my favourite of the night, I can say that, but STILL, this was one brilliant way to kick off your journey this season :D

Next, Bella Taylor Smith

Bella Taylor Smith - Ave Maria


Shanna: So I have not been a big fan of this cover in the past in my own group game but tbh Bella, I’ve been warming up to it more and more every time I hear it. There is no doubt in my mind why you won in your original season and you could possibly walk away a champion again with the right performances! I am looking forward to seeing your journey this season! Great work :)

Sea: MY QUEEN :D </3333333333 The was an emotional MASTERPIECE I have no choice but to stan! THE HIGH NOTES AT THE END ARE JUST...*chefs kiss*. This was an absolute FUCKING SLAY, and already, you are a MASSIVE contender to win this season! BRILLIANT START!

Next, Sasha Allen

Sasha Allen - Not Ready To Make Nice


Shanna: MY QUEEN! You are our most recent champion and your performances are the most fresh in my mind but there is NO DOUBT in my mind that you could walk away a champion again this season. You could easily be the first back to back champion in the voice history and I AM HERE FOR IT! Incredible work tonight :)

Sea: Our most recent winner :D The bar for you tonight was HIGH, but you EASILY crossed it! Your performances are freshest in my head, so I have them all lined up, and what you have to come...THIS WAS A SUPERB START, AND YOU ARE HERE TO SLAY YET AGAIN!

Next, Matt Bloyd

Matt Bloyd - Shape Of My Heart


Shanna: MATT! I have loved your voice for so long now and you being back here is incredible. You have this incredible way about taking any track and making it your own. Every time I hear you sing it wows me every single time. You can easily be a frontrunner this season and I am SO looking forward to hearing what else you serve to us this season!! Great work :)

Sea: This was really emotional ;( Some of your performances literally chance my life...this wasn't a life changer, but it was up there as a SPECTACULAR performance from you! For the first show of a season, the standard tonight is HIGH, and in such a strong season, this was a great second impression :D