The Voice’ Recap: Night 2 (Watch The Performances)

Artist-less no more. On Tuesday night, Adam Levine finally found some contestants to coach on Season 8 of “The Voice.”

The evening was full of more promising contenders, who coaches Adam, Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton pursued.

Here’s who made it through:

PHOTOS: ‘The Voice’ Season 8

Contestant: Anthony Riley, 27
Song: “I Feel Good” (James Brown)
Who Turned: Everyone
Best Coach Comment: “Man, I haven’t been this entertained this season. I’m so glad I pushed the button when I did so I could watch your entire performance. Absolutely perfect singing, amazing dance moves that remind me of myself, and that’s why I think we could have a serious connection here.” – Blake
Who He Picked: Pharrell

Contestant: Gabriel Wolfchild, 26
Song: “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” (Bob Dylan)
Who Turned: Adam, Blake and Christina
Best Coach Comment: “You sold this whole performance with your instrument and that’s what ‘The Voice’ is really about. You would be a one of a kind for me.” – Christina Aguilera
Who He Picked: Christina

Contestant: Brooke Adee, 16
Song: “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver)
Who Turned: Adam and Blake
Best Coach Comment: “That’s why I do this show.” – Blake
Who She Picked: Blake

Contestant: Tonya Boyd-Cannon, 35
Song: “Happy” (Pharrell)
Who Turned: Adam, Christina and Pharrell
Best Coach Comment: “58 seconds between when I pushed my button, and they pushed theirs.” – Adam Levine
Who She Picked: Adam (Finally, he got someone!)

Contestant: Joe Tolo, 21
Song: “To Love Somebody” (The Bee Gees)
Who Turned: Christina and Blake
Best Coach Comment: “You and me can do things together. I know. Hit that note again” (he does and she harmonizes it!) … I think we’re a match made in heaven.” – Christina Aguilera
Who He Picked: Christina

Contestant: Mia Z, 15
Song: “The Thrill Is Gone” (B.B. King)
Who Turned: Blake and Pharrell
Best Coach Comment: “Your range is insanity and I think it’s really ironic that you picked the song ‘The Thrill Is Gone,’ because I kind of disagree. The thrill is right here.” – Pharrell
Who She Picked: Pharrell

Contestant: Blaze Johnson, 23
Song: “How To Save A Life” (The Fray)
Who Turned: Adam and Blake
Best Coach Comment: “Thinking about The Fray, and I was thinking about the guy that sings that song, the two of you could not be more different in the way that you look. You don’t fit the mold, god bless you, that’s why I want you on my team because you exist outside the box. I think you’re astounding, I really do.” – Adam
Who He Picked: Adam

Contestant: Deanna Johnson, 18 (who previously auditioned in Season 5)
Song: “All I Want” (Kodaline)
Who Turned: Everyone
Best Coach Comment: “There is nobody in the world to compare you to, and couple that with your incredible range, you’re not bad looking… I think you’re a star.” – Blake (But, Pharrell went up on stage and took off his hat!)
Who She Picked: Adam

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