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Blake Shelton to win 'The Voice’ with Paris Winningham? Fans say 'team is too strong'

Paris Winningham completely nailed his performance on Chris Stapleton’s iconic country song ‘Tennessee Whiskey’

Jershika Maple and Paris Winningham from Team Legend landed on ‘The Voice’ Season 21 stage to battle it out during the knockouts on Monday, November 1. We all remember the chaos when Maple left the judges absolutely thrilled with her performance in the blind auditions and the battle rounds. Well, she again raised the bar after she covered the song ‘Inseparable’.

Paris Winningham, who is a professional singer-songwriter, knew his job well and he too thrilled the coaches with the help of Chris Stapleton’s iconic country song ‘Tennessee Whiskey’. Ed Sheeran, who has been roped in as the mega mentor for this season of the singing reality show, helped the two in tapping their true potential. It was Sheeran who suggested Paris to go only with a guitar in the background instead of the whole orchestra. Jershika Maple, who is a huge fan of Sheeran, too got briefed by the global pop star.
 
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Jershika Maple was the first one to hit the stage and her performance getting praised by all the judges made it more difficult for Paris to raise the bar. However, Paris too left the coaches speechless as they both earned the standing ovation. Kelly Clarkson later joked that John Legend was “screwed” as it was extremely difficult to pick one as a winner. She added that she was really mad that she did not have a steal left to which Ariana Grande agreed.

Speaking to Paris Winningham, Blake Shelton said that he brought a different kind of personality to the song adding, “You killed it. You really did.” After much deliberation, John Legend picked Jershika Maple for the live playoffs that will be aired on November 8. Blake Shelton was the only coach who was left with the “steal” option and he did use it to save Paris from going back home. Social media users were elated with the country music legend’s decision as they claimed that he bagged the season’s winner.

‘Blake just became the winner again’, claims Twitter

The viewers of ‘The Voice’ erupted with joy as Blake saved Paris in the knockouts. “Blake just became the winner again. All the other coaches don’t stand a chance. Go Team Blake”, claimed one user as another stated, “Blake just saved the upcoming winner of the Voice! Great Job Paris.” One user added, “This boy Paris just KILLED Tennessee Whiskey on The Voice! OMG my new favorite version!!!” The next one shared, “I’m so happy that Paris and Jershika are both here but wow team Blake looking TOO strong.”
 
Another posted, “I knew it!!!!! blake looked too happy when paris was sharing his goodbye speech. he was literally planning on stealing him. even ari looked over before he did it!” One user tweeted, “Great song choices! Unbelievable vocal skills! They both took the knockouts to a whole new level! Best ending to the #VoiceKnockouts!” One person asserted, “These two performers KILLED IT! Could very well be the most soulful performances I’ve ever heard. Definitely my top 10 ever! And I’m old as dirt!” And, another concluded, “Saving your steal totally worked out for you Blake! Paris just made his new coach & Chris Stapleton so proud!!!! So happy you've got "The Winningest & Best Coach now Paris! You are such a gifted, incredible singer!”

‘The Voice’ Season 21 airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm PT/ET on NBC.