Ep 17. Live Playoffs, Night 1

In season 12, episode 17 of "The Voice," titled "Live Playoffs, Night 1," the remaining 20 contestants take to the stage to perform live for America's votes. Each performer shows off his or her unique sound and style in hopes of winning over viewers and making it to the next round.

As the episode begins, the coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Alicia Keys) take their seats on stage, with Alicia Keys sporting some seriously cool curly hair. The night kicks off with some introductions and a performance by the coaches, who sing "Waterfalls" by TLC.

After that, it's time for the first round of live performances. The contestants are split into two groups of 10, with the first group taking the stage first. Each performer gets a chance to shine by singing a song of his or her choosing, with the coaches and audience watching closely.

The first performance comes from rocker Chris Blue, who gives a powerful rendition of "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna. His energy and stage presence are undeniable, with the coaches giving him a standing ovation.

Next up is Terry "TSoul" Pinkard, who delivers a soulful version of Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally." His smooth vocal runs and high-energy performance impresses the coaches, especially Adam Levine.

Other standout performances from the first group include Stephanie Rice's haunting rendition of "Safe and Sound" by Taylor Swift, and Lilli Passero's jazzy take on "A Love of My Own" by Carla Thomas.

After the first group finishes their performances, it's time for the second group to take the stage. This group includes artists like Mark Isaiah, who covers James Arthur's "Say You Won't Let Go," and Vanessa Ferguson, who gives a sassy performance of Rihanna's "Work."

Another standout from this group is Hunter Plake, who puts his own spin on Sia's "Elastic Heart." His falsetto vocals and emotional delivery bring the coaches to their feet once again.

As the night goes on, the coaches share their thoughts on each performance and offer feedback for their respective team members. They also try to win over viewers by encouraging them to vote for their team's performers.

Finally, it's time to reveal which two contestants from each team will move on to the next round. The coaches must decide who to save and who to send home, based on the night's performances.

Overall, "The Voice" season 12, episode 17 is a thrilling night of live performances and intense competition. Each contestant brings his or her best to the stage, and the coaches have some tough decisions to make. But no matter which singers advance, one thing is for sure: the talent on this season of "The Voice" is truly impressive.