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As Season 27 of The Voice wrapped up its playoff rounds on Monday night, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on Team Bublé competitor Adam David's rendition of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released." The blues-inspired performance generated significant buzz online, with viewers praising his distinctive vocal style and artistic approach.
The Voice playoffs mark a critical juncture in the competition where coaches must narrow down their teams to just two artists each for the upcoming Live Shows. This season features coaches John Legend, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé, and Kelsea Ballerini making these tough decisions after their teams performed with guidance from Mega Mentors LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl Crow.
David's soulful delivery proved pivotal as he secured one of Michael Bublé's two spots in the Live Shows alongside teammate Jadyn Cree, while fellow competitors Barry Jean Fontenot, Angie Rey, and Kaiya Hamilton were eliminated from the competition—at least until next week's potential "Super Save."
The Voice fans react to Adam David’s performance and selection for the live shows
Viewer reaction to Adam David's playoff performance revealed a mixed but predominantly positive response. Many fans appreciated his authentic blues delivery and guitar skills, describing his performance as captivating and concert-worthy.
Several The Voice viewers highlighted his vocal control, particularly praising his effective use of runs and gritty vocal texture that enhanced the emotional impact of Dylan's classic.
“adam's playoff performance is very mellow, and in a good way. and he really nailed the runs throughout the whole song ngl. he has a very good vibe going on there. i think thats all i got atm, but that's just how i feel about it.” one fan commented on X.com
“From Bublé's team, I would pay most to see Adam's concert, and Kaiya's would be second.” a fan wrote.
“Adam David singing them Blues, on guitar, felt good, kept it light early, using the gruff. This man has some chops, really dug into the melody, had me feeling every grunt and wail. He gave us a mini-concert.” another fan said.
“He was awesome. I hope he goes through.” one fan posted.
“Great song choice from Adam” a fan wrote.
“I'm am so happy he chose Adam! I was joking last week how he probably wouldn't choose Adam because people actually like him.” another fan commented.
“This was my initial prediction and tbh I actually really liked Barry this time around, wouldn't have been mad if he picked him. But Adam was definitely the right call” a fan said.
Not everyone agreed with Coach Bublé's final team selections, however. A vocal minority expressed confusion over his choice to advance Jadyn Cree alongside David, suggesting that other team members delivered stronger performances. Some skeptics questioned both selections entirely, indicating they felt other The Voice contestants deserved the spots.
“I don’t know what Michael sees in these 2 artists. Adam did really well tonight, but Jadyn did not, and I thought his other 3 were better.” a fan commented.
“Adam and Jadyn? Bublé is on something strong. Awful choices and you KNOW Jadyn”s dad is paying for her to be there. So sick of that man crying. Should’ve been Angie” one fan posted.
“John made the best choices tonight, Buble confused me.” another fan declared, referring to Adam’s selection.
Despite these dissenting opinions, most commentary focused on David's individual performance remained favorable.
Michael Bublé’s decision and what it means going forward
Michael Bublé's praise for Adam David proved effusive after his playoff performance. The coach emphasized David's artistry and storytelling abilities, noting that authenticity set him apart from competitors who might have technical skill but lack emotional depth.
"There is no one like him," Bublé declared, calling David one of the most unique voices he'd encountered.
David's approach to the Dylan classic featured a restrained beginning that built in intensity. His performance incorporated blues-influenced vocal techniques, grunts, wails, and tasteful runs, while maintaining what fans described as a "mellow" quality throughout. This stylistic choice allowed him to showcase both technical control and emotional expression.
Adam David's advancement to The Voice Live Shows positions him among the eight officially selected contestants moving forward in the competition. However, the episode concluded with a twist announcement that coaches would each receive a "Super Save" to bring back one eliminated artist of their choosing in the coming week
This development creates potential for additional competition for David and the other advancing contestants. With his distinctive artistic identity already established, David's challenge in the Live Shows will be maintaining his authenticity while demonstrating versatility across different musical styles.
As the competition intensifies, the Voice fan support will play an increasingly important role. Based on initial reactions, David appears to have built a solid foundation of viewer appreciation for his artistic approach, a factor that could prove crucial as The Voice moves into its most competitive phase.
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The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
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