The end of knockout rounds on Tuesday meant two things: 1) We sadly say goodbye to Taylor Swift (no!!!!) and 2) It's time for America to start voicing its opinion.
Before the viewers take the reins, though, Wednesday night's recap episode was a great primer for anyone just hopping aboard the current season. And with that, let's take a look at where the teams stand:
Team Adam
Singers: Chris Jamison, Damien, Matt McAndrew, Mia Pfirrman, Taylor Phelan
With an eclectic group, Team Adam stands strong. Particularly, his choice on Tuesday to take Chris Jamison (who sang Otis Redding's "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay") puts him in a unique position, as Chris really rounded out Team Adam in terms of genre.
But I wouldn't call Jamison the early favorite on Team Adam, though. That honor might go to Matt McAndrew, who is emerging as an audience-loved performer, according to my extremely unscientific look at Twitter activity.
Team Gwen
Singers: Anita Antoinette, Bryana Salaz, Ricky Manning, Ryan Sill, Taylor John Williams
Team Gwen is a curious thing in that the first-time coach has definitely taken a few risks in choosing her lineup. But as she proved with Anita, she's an awesome coach who can transform performers with just a few on-point directions. (Anita was practically a full reggae Gwen clone on that stage Tuesday night.)
As Pharrell pointed out, there's no telling what they'll all be capable of once Gwen gets done with them.
“I feel like #TeamGwen is just full of really talented sneak attacks.” -@Pharrell #RoadToLives— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) November 5, 2014
If we had to pick an early fave? It would be tiny powerhouse Bryana Salaz.
Team Pharrell
Singers: DaNica Shirey, Elyjuh Rene, Jean Kelley, Luke Wade, Sugar Joans
Team Pharrell might as well be called Team Going To Have a Winner.
Sorry, everyone else. But this is a darn good lineup.
RT if you're riding with #TeamPharrell into next week's Live Playoffs! #FinalKnockouts http://t.co/XNjOUR21Xp— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) November 4, 2014
The freshman coach proved he has a lot of wisdom to impart on his singers in these early episodes and we can't wait to see him work with this already strong-looking group.
The one person that has everyone buzzing? Probably Blue-Eyed Soul III, Luke Wade.
Team Blake
Craig Wayne Boyd, James David Carter, Jessie Pitts, Reagan James, Taylor Brashears
Team Country (aka Team Blake) also has some strong contenders and powerful voices. And Blake should also be lauded for his solid steals, the most recent being Craig Wayne Boyd, who he picked up in Tuesday's episode.
Chris has a very masculine, modern tone and is appealing even to those unfamiliar with the country genre, and that might serve him well now that the viewers are in charge.
All this, of course, leads us to the most important question: Who do YOU think is the strongest team so far?