The sixth season of the American reality talent show The Voice premiered on February 24, 2014, on NBC. Carson Daly returned to host. Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returned as coaches for their sixth season, while Shakira and Usher returned for their second season after being replaced by original coaches Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green in season 5.
The Instant Save which first introduced previous season returned with a new change which eligible artists performed an additional song. Knockout rounds did not appear this season, although a similar second Battle round took its place. This is the last of the four consecutive seasons to feature a final three, and would increase the finalists to four beginning on the next season.
Josh Kaufman was named the winner of the season, marking Usher's first win as a coach. Also, for the first time in the show's history, a stolen artist went on to win the entire season.
Coaches and hosts
The coaching panel once again saw a change as Adam Levine and Blake Shelton were rejoined by season 4 coaches Shakira and Usher. Christina Aguilera took another hiatus from the show and CeeLo Green departed at the end of season 5. Carson Daly returned as host. It was reported that Christina Milian, who served as the social media correspondent in seasons two through four, was open to returning, but ultimately did not.
Artists serving as mentors for the first Battle Rounds included Miranda Lambert (who previously appeared in the 2nd season in the series as an advisor) for Team Shakira, The Band Perry for Team Blake, Jill Scott for Team Usher, and Aloe Blacc for Team Adam.
With the replacement of the Knockout Round with the "Battles, Round 2", Coldplay frontman Chris Martin served as the sole advisor for all four teams.
Development Auditions
The open call auditions were held in the following locations: Date Audition venue Location June 8, 2013 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada July 13–14, 2013 Austin Convention Center Austin, Texas July 20–21, 2013 Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis University St. Louis, Missouri July 27–28, 2013 Javits Convention Center New York City, New York
Promotion A special look at the season was premiered on February 19, 2014, featuring Christina Grimmie's full audition covering Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball". All four coaches turned for her, but her coach choice was not shown. A second special look at the season was premiered the following day, featuring Bria Kelly's full audition covering "Steamroller Blues". All four coaches also turned for her, but like Grimmie, her ultimate coach choice was not shown. A third preview featuring Clarissa Serna's cover of The Cranberries' song "Zombie" was released on February 28, 2014, to promote the second week of the Blind Auditions. Like Grimmie and Kelly, her choice was not shown.
Teams Color key
Coaches Top 48 artists Adam Levine Christina Grimmie Kat Perkins Delvin ChoiceJake Barker Morgan Wallen Josh Kaufman Brittnee Camelle Dawn and Hawkes Sam Behymer Josh Murley Patrick Thomson Caleb Elder Austin Ellis Joshua Howard Cary Laine Shakira Kristen MerlinTess Boyer Dani Moz Deja HallPatrick Thomson Emily B. Ddendyl Hoyt Josh MurleyClarissa Serna Cierra Mickens Music Box Jeremy Briggs Lindsay Bruce Lindsay Pagano DeShawn Washington Usher Josh Kaufman Bria Kelly T.J. Wilkins Melissa Jiménez Stevie Jo Madilyn Paige Morgan Wallen Music Box Cierra Mickens Tess Boyer Brittnee Camelle Jake Barker Biff Gore Tanner James Brothers Walker Blake Shelton Jake Worthington Sisaundra Lewis Audra McLaughlinRyan Whyte MaloneyMadilyn Paige Tess BoyerKaleigh GlantonBiff Gore Megan Rüger Alaska & Madi Paula DeAnda Ria Eaton Noah Lis Lexi Luca Cali Tucker
Blind auditions The Blind Auditions were taped between October 10 and 13, 2013. The first episode of the Blind auditions premiered on February 24, 2014.
Color key Coach hit their "I WANT YOU" button Artist defaulted to this coach's team Artist selected to join this coach's team Artist eliminated with no coach pressing their "I WANT YOU" button
Episode 1 (Feb. 24) The four coaches performed a medley of each other's songs, including "Whenever, Wherever", "Boys 'Round Here", "Love Somebody" and "Without You".
Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1 Christina Grimmie 19 Marlton, New Jersey "Wrecking Ball" 2 T.J. Wilkins 23 Los Angeles, California "Bennie and the Jets" — 3 Kristen Merlin 29 Hanson, Massachusetts "Something More" — — 4 Tanner Linford 16 Kaysville, Utah "Stay" — — — — 5 Biff Gore 45 Denver, Colorado "A Change Is Gonna Come" 6 Dawn and Hawkes (Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes) 30 / 32 Austin, Texas "I've Just Seen a Face" — — 7 Leo Gallo 27 Los Angeles, California "Blurred Lines" — — — — 8 Jeremy Briggs 26 Sacramento, California "Bad Company" — — 9 Jake Worthington 17 La Porte, Texas "Don't Close Your Eyes" — 10 Karina Mia 22 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "Beneath Your Beautiful" — — — — 11 Bria Kelly 17 Smithfield, Virginia "Steamroller Blues"
Episode 2 (Feb. 25)
Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1 Delvin Choice 24 Greenville, South Carolina "A Song for You" 2 Madilyn Paige 16 Provo, Utah "Titanium" — — 3 Noah Lis 22 Palmer, Massachusetts "Me and Mrs. Jones" — — 4 Keith Shuskie 28 Buffalo, New York "Somewhere Only We Know" — — — — 5 Deja Hall 16 San Antonio, Texas "True Colors" — 6 Cary Laine 28 Citronelle, Alabama "Better Dig Two"
Episode 3 (March 3)
Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1 Ryan Whyte Maloney 33 Traverse City, Michigan "Lights" 2 DeShawn Washington 23 Natchitoches, Louisiana "Twistin' the Night Away" — — — 3 Sam Behymer 25 Morgan Mill, Texas "Royals" — — 4 Savana Santos 15 Quincy, Illinois "The Way I Am" — — — — 5 Scott Stevens N/A Nashville, Tennessee "Boondocks" — — — — 6 Aaleliah Dixon N/A Texarkana, Texas "Want U Back" — — — — 7 Brendan Ryan 24 Braintree, Massachusetts "Love on Top" — — — — 8 Brothers Walker (Coty and Clinton Walker) 26 Bernie, Missouri "Keep Me in Mind" — — — 9 Clarissa Serna 27 Corpus Christi, Texas "Zombie" 10 Lindsay Pagano 27 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "Lady Marmalade" — — — 11 Joshua Howard 25 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "This Is What It Feels Like" — — 12 Tanner James 19 Provo, Utah "Heaven" — — — 13 Robert Lee 29 Stevenson, Alabama "The Weight" — — — — 14 Melissa Jiménez 29 Fort Lee, New Jersey "If I Ain't Got You" — — 15 Patrick Thomson 35 Festus, Missouri "Can't You See" — — 16 Alex Burt 16 Spanish Springs, Nevada "Don't Ya" — — — — 17 Skylar Dayne 17 Hialeah, Florida "Roar" — — — — 18 Ricky Duran 23 Grafton, Massachusetts "Lean on Me" — — — — 19 Allison Bray 17 Louisville, Kentucky "Where the Boys Are" — — — — 20 Sisaundra Lewis 44 Orlando, Florida "Ain't No Way"
Episode 4 (March 4) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1 Megan Rüger 26 Twin Lakes, Wisconsin "Just Like a Pill" — — 2 Morgan Wallen 20 Knoxville, Tennessee "Collide" — — 3 James Cavern 26 Sacramento, California "Let's Get It On" — — — — 4 Dani Moz (Danielle Mozeleski) 26 Los Angeles, California "I Need Your Love" — — — 5 Music Box (Ayesha Brooks) 28 Federal Way, Washington "You Gotta Be" — — — 6 Lexi Luca 17 Wellington, Florida "Wasting All These Tears" — — — 7 Emily B. 33 American Falls, Idaho "Wicked Game" — 8 Stevie Jo 19 Tyler, Texas "There Goes My Baby" — — — 9 Josh McMillan N/A Jacksonville, Florida "You Get What You Give" — — — — 10 Melany Watson N/A Brooklyn, New York "The Power of Love" — — — — 11 Branden Mendoza N/A Dallas, Texas "Move Along" — — — — 12 Audra McLaughlin 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "Angel from Montgomery"
Episode 5 (March 10) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1Kat Perkins 33 Minneapolis, Minnesota "Gold Dust Woman" — 2 Gabi Ramirez 27 Fresno, California "The A Team" — — — — 3 Paula DeAnda 24 San Antonio, Texas "The Way" — — 4 Jake Barker 28 St. Petersburg, Florida "When I Was Your Man" — 5 Tess Boyer 21 Glen Carbon, Illinois "Wings" — — — 6 Josh Murley 30 Kerrville, Texas "The Freshman" — — — 7 Austin Ellis 26 North Beach, Maryland "Drift Away" — — — 8 Cali Tucker 29 Nashville, Tennessee "Black Velvet" — — — 9 Luke Cooper 27 DeQuincy, Louisiana "Radioactive" — — — — 10 Ria Eaton 19 Billerica, Massachusetts "Cups" — — 11 Cierra Mickens 23 Eagle River, Alaska "Crazy" — 12Tyler Montgomery24Dexter, Missouri "I Wish" — — — — 13 Alaska & Madi (Alaska Holloway and Madi Metcalf) 19 / 18 Tulsa, Oklahoma "Barton Hollow" — — 14 Ddendyl 25 Washington, D.C. "Stand by Me" — — — 15 Theresa Payne N/A St. Louis, Missouri "Crazy in Love" — — — — 16 Bryson Dunn N/A Deer Park, Texas "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" — — — — 17 Bree Tal N/A Pasadena, California "We Don't Need Another Hero" — — — — 18 Josh Kaufman 38 Indianapolis, Indiana "One More Try"
Episode 6 (March 11)
Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and artist's choices Adam Shakira Usher Blake 1 Joe Trombino 33 Queens, New York "Love and Happiness" — — — — 2 Kaleigh Glanton 20 Wichita, Kansas "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" 3 Brittnee Camelle 23 Lawrenceville, Georgia "Skyscraper" — Team full 4 Beau Thomas 27 Frisco, Colorado "You Are the Best Thing" — —Team full 5 Lindsay Bruce 25 Santa Rosa, California "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" 6Melissa Neal N/A Buffalo, New York "Brave" —Team full 7 Beau Cassidy N/A Fort Lauderdale, Florida "Get Lucky" — 8Sheila Marshall N/A Houston, Texas "Strong Enough" — 9 Caleb Elder 19 Appomattox, Virginia "Groove Me"
The Battles Round 1 The Battles, Round 1 (episodes 7 to 15) consisted of two 2-hour episodes and two 1-hour episodes each on March 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2014. There were also two recap episodes that aired on March 23 and 30, 2014. Season six's advisors are Aloe Blacc for Team Adam, Miranda Lambert for Team Shakira, Jill Scott for Team Usher, and The Band Perry for Team Blake. Continuing with the format introduced in season three, the coaches can steal two losing artists from another coach. Contestants who win their battle or are stolen by another coach will advance to The Battles, Round 2, a new round replacing the Knockout round of previous seasons.
Color key: Artist won the Battle and advanced to The Battles, Round 2 Artist lost the Battle but was stolen by another coach and advanced to The Battles, Round 2 Artist lost the Battle and was eliminated
Week 1 and 2 Episode Coach Order Winner Song Loser 'Steal' result Adam Shakira Usher Blake Episode 7