The Voice Season 26 wrapped up its Battle Round on Monday night with Cameron Wright winning against Cassidy Lee through their performance of Mariah Carey's "Hero."
Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire both used their final steals during the episode, which aired November 4, 2024. Bublé added country singer Tanner Frick after his battle loss to Tate Renner on "Need a Favor."
McEntire secured pop vocalist Cassidy Lee following her battle with Wright. The Voice Season 26 Episode 11 featured six battles total, resulting in each coach finalizing their team with exactly nine artists. Team Snoop gained Mary McAvoy after her win against Michael Alexandersson. Team Gwen added Camryn Brooks following her victory over Rowdy Shea.
J.Paul secured his spot on Team Bublé by defeating Kamila Kiehne, while Katie O advanced on Team Reba after competing against group 323. These decisions completed the Battle Round phase, setting up all teams for the upcoming Knockout Round competition.
The Voice battles end with Bublé, McEntire using last-minute steals
The Voice Season 26 Episode 11 began with Team Bublé's J.Paul facing off against Kamila Kiehne on Britney Spears' "Toxic." J.Paul maintained strong vocal control throughout the performance, managing the song's intricate melody with precision. His execution of the challenging chorus sections showed technical skill, leading Bublé to select him as the winner.
Team Gwen's battle paired Camryn Brooks against Rowdy Shea for "I Remember Everything." Brooks demonstrated exceptional breath control and pitch accuracy throughout the performance. Shea delivered steady vocals but Brooks' command of the material secured her victory.
Tate Renner and Tanner Frick from Team Reba performed "Need a Favor," creating one of The Voice Season 26 Episode 11's most competitive matchups. Renner's distinctive vocal texture stood out during the chorus sections, while Frick showed remarkable control during quieter verses.
Reba McEntire chose Renner as the winner, praising his authentic country sound. Bublé quickly moved to steal Frick, citing the singer's versatile range and technical proficiency as valuable additions to his team's roster.
Mary McAvoy competed against Michael Alexandersson on "I Only Have Eyes for You" for Team Snoop. Her attention to dynamic variation throughout the piece earned her the win. Alexandersson displayed strong vocal moments but faced timing challenges during key transitions.
Katie O faced group 323 performing "Lonesome Loser" in a match that showcased distinct musical approaches. 323 brought layered harmonies to their performance, particularly during chorus segments. McEntire selected Katie O based on her steady command of the melody and stage presence.
Strategic steals
Michael Bublé made a calculated move by stealing Tanner Frick after his battle with Tate Renner in The Voice Season 26 Episode 11. Bublé noted Frick's ability to blend traditional country elements with modern vocal techniques. This addition brought a new musical dimension to Team Bublé, expanding their stylistic range.
Reba McEntire utilized her final steal on Cassidy Lee following the night's closing battle. Lee's performance against Cameron Wright displayed significant vocal growth. McEntire highlighted Lee's emotional connection to "Hero" and her ability to adapt to challenging material as key factors in her decision.
Team compositions
The Voice Season 26’s each coach finalized their nine-member teams through these battles. Team Snoop now includes Mary McAvoy alongside established members Aliyah Khaylyn, ChrisDeo, Georgia Starnes, Austyns Stancil, Torre Blake, Jake Tankersley, Mikaela Ayira, and Christina Eagle.
Team Reba's roster features recent addition Cassidy Lee plus Katie O, Tate Renner, Danny Joseph, Adam Bohanan, Frankie Torres, Jaukeem Fortson, Lauren-Michael Sellers, and Kendall Eugene.
Team Gwen consolidated their lineup with Camryn Brooks joining Deon Jones, Jose Luis, Sydney Sterlace, Felsmere, Gabrielle Zabosky, Jan Dan, Mor Ilderton, and Kay Sibal.
Team Bublé rounded out their group with Cameron Wright and Tanner Frick alongside J.Paul, Edward Preble, Kiara Vega, Shye, Sloane Simon, Jeremy Beloate, and Sofronio Vasquez.
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The completion of The Voice Season 26 Battle Rounds established balanced teams with nine artists each. Each team now moves forward with their complete rosters into the next phase of competition. The established lineups will face new challenges as they advance to the Knockout Round stage of The Voice Season 26.
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