The Battles officially wrapped on The Voice Season 28 Knockouts, closing out an emotional and electric round of head-to-head performances from Team Michael Bublé, Team Snoop Dogg, Team Niall Horan, and Team Reba McEntire. But the night didn’t stop there The Voice Season 28 Knockouts kicked off immediately, raising the stakes with some of the most personal performances of the season so far.
This time, the artists choose their own songs while the coaches set the matchups. There are no steals or saves during The Voice Season 28 Knockouts — only one artist moves forward. And for the first time, each coach can use the new “Mic Drop” button to nominate one of their Knockout winners for a special performance at the Rose Parade, with the final vote coming from the audience.
Music legends Joe Walsh and Zac Brown stepped in as this season’s “mega mentors,” helping artists fine-tune their performances ahead of the live shows. As The Voice Knockouts continue, the competition is already pushing contestants to deliver their most powerful performances yet.
The Voice Season 28 Knockouts & Battles Recap Highlights
Jerrell Melton vs. Ralph Edwards — Team Snoop
Song: “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims)
Both singers delivered a powerful battle during The Voice Season 28 Knockouts, showcasing very different strengths. Jerrell leaned into smooth, clean vocals while Ralph came in with grit and energy that got the crowd going. The coaches praised the chemistry between the two performers.
Advanced: Ralph Edwards
The Voice Season 28 Knockouts: Peyton Kyle vs. Shan Scott — Team Reba
Song: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (Crowded House)
This emotional duet gave both artists a chance to shine during The Voice Season 28 Knockouts. Peyton showcased precision and range, while Shan brought warmth and a smokey tone. It was one of the night’s most dynamic pairings.
Advanced: Peyton Kyle
The Voice Season 28 Knockouts: Elias Gomez vs. Teo Ramdel — Team Bublé
Song: “Die With a Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
This soulful matchup highlighted two different performance styles during The Voice Season 28 Knockouts. Elias delivered heart, while Teo came in with smooth phrasing and confidence.
Advanced: Teo Ramdel
The Voice Season 28 Knockouts: DEK of Hearts vs. Jack Austin — Team Niall
Song: “I Will Wait” (Mumford & Sons)
DEK of Hearts brought their signature harmonies to the stage, while Jack delivered a heartfelt solo moment. It was a crowd favorite and a fun, high-energy close to The Voice Knockouts.
Advanced: DEK of Hearts — Jack Austin stolen by Michael Bublé
Knockouts Begin
Aubrey Nicole vs. Leyton Robinson — Team Reba
Songs: “I Could Use a Love Song” (Maren Morris) / “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” (Martina McBride)
Two emotional ballads. Leyton delivered a warm, mature tone, while Aubrey went straight for the heart with a deeply personal performance that stood out during The Voice Knockouts.
Advanced: Aubrey Nicole
Kenny Iko vs. Ralph Edwards — Team Snoop
Songs: “There Goes My Baby” (Usher) / “Dive” (Ed Sheeran)
Kenny brought smooth R&B energy, while Ralph leaned into a soulful growl that filled the room. Both performances stood out to the coaches.
Advanced: Ralph Edwards
Ava Nat vs. Sadie Dahl — Team Niall
Songs: “Hopelessly Devoted to You” (Olivia Newton-John) / “Too Good at Goodbyes” (Sam Smith)
Two different tones, two confident performances. Ava delivered with control and classic styling, while Sadie brought modern soul and emotion to the stage.
Advanced: Ava Nat
Updated Teams Moving Into Knockouts
Team Bublé: Jack Austin, Jazz McKenzie, Marty O’Reilly, Max Chambers, Max Cooper III, Rob Cole, Teo Ramdel, Trinity
Team Reba: Aaron Nichols, Aubrey Nicole, Austin Gilbert, Conrad Khalil, Cori Kennedy, Peyton Kyle, Ryan Mitchell
Team Niall: Aiden Ross, Ava Nat, DEK of Hearts, Dustin Dale Gaspard, Kayleigh Clark, Kirbi, Liam von Elbe
Team Snoop: Carolina Rodriguez, Lauren Anderson, Mindy Miller, Natalia Albertini, Ralph Edwards, Toni Lorene, Yoshihanaa
The Voice airs Mondays on NBC and streams next day on Peacock.
