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Adriana Louise Moving On to the Live Rounds on “The Voice”

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Adriana Louise continues to make an immense impression on the coaches of NBC’s The Voice…

The 22-year-old Latina singer, who knocked out former Hollywood Records recording artist Jordan Pruitt during the show’s Battle Round, returned to the ring to face her fellow Team Christina mate Celica Westbrooke for their Knockout Round clash.

Adriana Louise

In what Christina Aguilera dubbed a “battle of pop divas,” Adriana Louise performed Kelly Clarkson’s “Already Gone” and Westbrooke sang Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never.”

Following their head-to-head battle, coach Blake Shelton said both singers had pitchy moments, as well as redeeming moments. Meanwhile, fellow coach Adam Levine only raved about Adriana Louise.

“You’ve got a really powerful, incredible, very Team Christina voice,” professed Levine.

Before declaring the winner, Aguilera gave kudos to both singers, saying she was proud of Adriana and Celica. But she had some extra words for the Latina singer.

“This is the strongest I’ve seen you perform that song,” declared Aguilera. “And that was really, really good.”

In the end, Aguilera picked Adriana Louise to advance to the next round.

“I can’t believe it! I’m going to live rounds,” declared Adriana. “I’m so excited, I’m, so excited! I get to come back”

Rivera Advances to the Live Shows on “The Voice”

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It looks like Joselyn Rivera won’t be heading back to Miami anytime soon…

During Monday night’s episode of The Voice, the 17-year-old pop diva faced off against another Latina singer, Kayla Nevarez, in what proved to be a heated Knockout Round clash.

Joselyn Rivera vs. Kayla Nevarez

In the brand new addition to NBC’s singing competition, the coaches –Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green – pit two of their team members against each other. The artists sing songs that they chose themselves, while their opponent watches on from the corner.

The former Team Christina member, who advanced after Adam Levine used one of his steals to keep her alive in the competition in the previous round, picked Beyonce’s “Love On Top” as her song to show her “high range and personality,” while the 17-year-old Nevarez chose V.V. Brown’s “Shark in the Water” for it’s “vibey” sound.

Following their inspired performances, Shelton believed Nevarez played it safe while Rivera took more risks with the song, including some ambitious runs.

Aguilera, Rivera’s former coach, seemed to have the biggest kudos for her former protégé.

“’Love On Top’ is a challenging glass of difficulty to swallow,” declared Aguilera. “It’s unbelievable… the range in that song, and you were hitting it.”

Green added that Rivera “did it with such grace and such confidence.”

In the end, it was up to Levine to decide which Latweena singing sensation to advance…

“I can’t think of a more ambitious song to choose,” Levine told Rivera. “You didn’t have to choose this song, so that says a lot to me. And you’re 17! So it’s just crazy. It’s a testament to your ability.”

And with that declaration, Levine chose Rivera to advance to the next round on The Voice.

“I’m super excited to move on to the live shows,” exclaimed Rivera. “And I’m just so grateful for this opportunity and to keep going. It’s just an honor to be here.

Rivera is “Steal” Alive on NBC’s “The Voice”

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She may not have won the battle, but Joselyn Rivera can still win the war…

During Monday night’s episode of NBC‘s The Voice,  the 17-year-old Latina singer from Miami faced off against fellow contestant Sylvia Yacoub.

Joselyn Rivera vs. Sylvia Yacoub

Rivera and Yacoub, members of Team Christina, went head-to-head during their Battle Round bout by performing Beyonce’s “The Best Thing I Never Had.”

Following their hard-fought sign-off, Voice coach Cee Lo Green complimented Rivera on being “this little thing with a big voice.”

“You sounded so wonderful opening up this song,” said Green. “It’s like I’d never heard you. And, you really impressed me.”

Voice coach Adam Levine described Rivera’s performance as “amazing,” while coach Blake Shelton said Rivera’s smile “melted me.”

When it came down to picking a winner though, a torn Christina Aguilera picked Yacoub over Rivera, saying it was the Egyptian singer’s “fire” that ultimately swayed her vote.

But Rivera’s Voice journey was not over. Levine and Shelton both pressed the “steal” button, which allows the coaches to snatch up contestant who lose in the battle rounds.

After hearing both men plead their cases, Rivera ultimately picked Levine to serve as her coach moving forward.