The Voice

Adam: I think that we, as coaches, tend to underestimate

how big being on "the voice" is for everybody

and how important it is.

Adam: You sang with all of this joy and all of this passion.

It was blissful. That's what ignites us.

Pharrell: As a coach, this is what you dream for...

The total package.

And you are the total package.

Gwen: You could tell you're an artist.

And being on this show is a sign

for me to be inspired by people like you.

Blake: There's no doubt in my mind

that having Gwen and pharrell here at "the voice"...

This is gonna be the toughest season yet.

It's gonna be the best one to watch.

Daly: Last week, the world's greatest singing competition returned.

Yeah!

Daly: It didn't take long for the artists to bring

our superstar coaches to their feet,

as powerful performances... aah!

Had them climbing to new heights...

We did it! We won "the voice"!

To get some of the best voices they've ever heard.

This would look so good on you.

Gwen's never even won one of these things.

I know what to do with that voice.

All right, that's it.

Daly: Here's where the teams stand

after the first week of blind auditions.

Ahh!

Pharrell was on a roll, adding five to his team.

Pharrell: I can't believe I've been given the opportunity

to work with all these artists.

And I can't wait to see what I end up with.

Yes!

Daly: Blake scored four powerful singers.

Blake: I'm leaning pretty heavy in country at this point.

So I'm looking for somebody that doesn't, on paper,

look like they fit in on team Blake.

Ahh! Daly: Gwen picked up four unique vocalists.

Gwen: I'm really looking to build a diverse team,

'cause, otherwise, I'm gonna have to put two people

in the same Lane up against each other,

and one of them is gonna get...

Yes!

Daly: And Adam has the least, landing only three artists.

Adam: I don't pick anyone at this point who doesn't convey something.

If it means something, I'm there.

Daly: Tonight, the search

for the greatest voice in America continues.

Daly: But with the teams filling up,

the artists will have to give it all they've got.

Jessie: I'd be honored if anyone turned around,

because I get to learn from the best of the best.

It's gonna change my life.

Blessing: I'm blind and I want people to know

that we can all inspire each other.

I loved your voice.

You're gonna kill everything.

I know what to do with that.

We know you.

This is the first time in the history of "the voice"

I've ever said this.

Daly: The blind auditions continue...

Oh! This is gonna be so good.

Daly: Right now.

You can't be that nice. I am being nice.

I guess I'm used to Adam.

Daly: It's night 3 of the blind auditions

at universal studios Hollywood.

While our coaches get ready, they take a moment to catch up.

How are you enjoying the show so far?

I'm feeling good. It's so fun.

I get to sit next to that guy, who I am a huge fan of.

This doesn't even feel like we're working.

I was really hoping that they'd kind of have a little bit

of, like, lag time so we could steal some people from them,

but that's not happening at all.

All right, you guys ready to get back out there?

Daly: As our coaches head to their chairs...

Let's meet our first artist of the night.

My name's John Martin. I'm 25 years old.

I'm from Chicago, Illinois.

I work for a shipping supply company called uline.

I am a forklift operator.

Plus, I pack boxes on the side.

I work 50 hours a week.

When I'm not at work, I'm doing gigs

in random bars and house parties on the side.

Even though this is a great job,

if I had a choice, I'd be doing music full time for sure.

I got into music playing in church with my dad.

He's a pastor.

I ended up going to college for music.

I majored in digital media with a piano and guitar emphasis.

But I did not graduate.

I ended up moving back home 'cause my dad lost his job.

It was important for me that I was there to support them.

Even though I do enjoy driving the forklift,

it's not what I feel called to do.

Just to be able to work with those coaches

and get on a team... it would be a dream come true.

Aww.

Wow.

Yeah!

Yes!

Oh!

Well, I don't really know for sure,

but I'm thinking this is a good-looking man.

Thank you.

What's your name, man?

My name's John Martin. Woman: Oh!

That girl's done for the night. Did you hear?

"My name's John Martin." Oh!

Dude, let me tell you something.

There is something so cool and so laid-back

about what you do.

I am absolutely on board with it, man.

Thank you. And luckily I got to see it,

because I didn't sit back there and have to decide

for most of the song...

I appreciate it. Thank you... Like these others did.

You're a pretty tall dude, right?

Yeah, I'm like 6'2 ", 6'3" -ish.

You know what?

These other two are too short for you, by the way.

Way too short.

Let me tell you why I delayed in pressing the button.

Because I was listening technically,

and that's when you said...

And I said, "okay."

You do have a great voice. Your identity came through.

Thank you so much.

Hi. Hi.

Do you sing full time? Are you in a band or...

I actually drive a forklift in a warehouse.

I thought you were gonna say, "I'm a male model," and then...

That's great.

That makes you, like, way more badass, too.

Good.

I turned because I thought your voice was just delicious.

It had this real creamy, like, beautiful tone.

And you're a full package. You're super-cute.

You got your own unique

That's what I'm looking for.

I want real people, real artists, you know?

Thank you.

I noticed three words that she said...

Not in succession

and not referring to anything specifically.

But I believe "delicious"...

Oh, no. Stop it..."Creamy," and "package."

All those things she said.

I-I'm saying... my parents are watching this.

Listen...

Sorry, mom and dad.

Who turned first? Was it... Blake turned a long time...

It was Blake.

Yeah.

And I usually try to do everything in my power to betray him.

But because these guys are so good so fast at this,

I'm a little threatened and intimidated by that.

It hurts me to say this, but this has never happened.

This is the first time in the history of "the voice"

I've ever said this.

But I think maybe Blake would be great for you.

Yep. I love you.

I don't like it.

Hey, you're my boo.

Pharrell: I agree.

He did turn around first,

which doesn't always mean the most, by the way.

It's just a...

Yeah, it really does.

No, because some of us were listening for other things.