Breakthrough

The artists have one final chance to impress Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles with a knockout live performance of their Encore Songs. Who lets their nerves get the best of them, and who rises to the top? In the end, the mentors choose a winner of the entire competition – and then finally get to see the artists.

Songs:

“I Know a Girl“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“So Close“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Shifted Dreams“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

“Proof“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

“Nice to Meet You (My Name Is)“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7YQ1H

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The artists arrive in New York City for the live finale, where they’ll meet each other in person for the first time. Nerves run high as they prepare to sing their favorite cover songs from across the competition in front of a live audience - and in front of Sara Bareilles and Kelly Rowland. Vocal and performance coach Michael Orland preps the artists on how to bring their studio skills to the stage -- and what to leave behind.

Songs:

“Hold On” by Shawn Mendes: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Time Of The Season“ by The Zombies: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

“At Last” by Etta James: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

“The House That Built Me“ by Miranda Lambert: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

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It’s crunch time as the artists are in the virtual studio for the last time. Sasha shines a light on her darkest fears, and Mitch debuts a new sound to go with his new confidence. Stevie Mackey, vocal coach to the stars, helps everyone make last-minute tweaks before the last listening party of the season.

Songs:

“I Know A Girl“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“Nice To Meet You (My Name Is)“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7YQ1H

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The artists face their final challenge before the Live Finale: they have to draw upon everything they’ve learned across the competition to write a career-defining original song. And for an added twist, they won’t get feedback from the mentors, but vocal coach Stevie Mackey steps in to help out. Blaze confronts loneliness on the road, Johnna craves stability, and Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles push Melanie to search for herself.

Songs:

“Proof“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

“So Close“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Shifted Dreams“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

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Producing a truly memorable hook is like catching lightning in a bottle. Luckily, the artists have Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles to guide them on this second songwriting challenge. Mitch finds inspiration from an emotional revelation, and Sasha struggles to shake her ballad blues.

Songs:

“I Won’t Let It Rain“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

“Heartbreak Hangover“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“More“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“A Sign“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“Loco“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

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The artists reach their breaking points when they have to reimagine songs completely outside their normal genres. The twist: Kelly Rowland handpicked these songs specifically to push the artists’ boundaries. Sasha faces her vocal demons and Blaze is forced to get creative.

Songs:

“I'm In The Mood For Love“ by Louis Armstrong: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

“Alone“ by Heart: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“I Say A Little Prayer“ by Diana King: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“When The Party's Over“ by Billie Eilish: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“At Last“ by Etta James: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

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Movements, Miniskirts, and Mo-Town - Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles send the artists back in time to the 1960s to learn how musical messages from past cultural revolutions still echo today. Johnna fights for her rights, Melanie craves liberation, and Blaze must choose between advice and intuition.

Songs:

“Stand By Me“ by Ben E King: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

“Time Of The Season“ by The Zombies: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“You Don't Own Me“ by Lesley Gore: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“Blowin’ In The Wind“ by Bob Dylan: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“Tracks Of My Tears“ by Smokey Robinson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

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Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles test the artists’ songwriting skills by challenging them to craft an original lullaby with a message to their younger selves. Mitch channels his hopes for his daughter, and Johnna wrestles with a complicated family history.

Songs:

“Unapologetically You“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C66VNHD7

“More Than Enough“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C672NF34

“Love You The Same“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67BYL7V

“Sunlight“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67GS5TW

“Still A Little Girl Inside“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C673G1HP

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Tensions mount as the artists race against the clock to finish their songs and make a good impression at the season’s first group listening party. Emotional stories and breathtaking performances leave Kelly and Sara with a difficult decision.

Songs:

“The House That Built Me“ by Miranda Lambert: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C673G1HP

“Solamente Una Vez“ by Los Panchos: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67GS5TW

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Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles get to know five artists competing for $100,000 and a shot at a career breakthrough. Blaze, Johnna, Melanie, Mitch, and Sasha introduce themselves with a cover song that best represents who they are - as individuals, and as artists.

Songs:

“Stand Up“ by Cynthia Erivo: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C672NF34

“Without You“ by Keith Urban: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C66VNHD7

“Hold On” by Shawn Mendes: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67BYL7V

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