Blake Shelton Cuts Team From Five to Three For Live Rounds – ‘The Voice’ Playoffs Recap [VIDEOS]

Team Blake is ready for the live rounds on 'The Voice.' Blake Shelton made the difficult decision of narrowing his team down to three after 5 stellar playoff performances.

Sisaundra

Sisaundra continues to blow everyone away. We're all in a Sisaundra state of mind after her amazing performance of Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind.' She even had her coach Blake in awe, 'you make me have to rethink coaching. It's amazing what you do with a song.' Usher wanted to know if Blake ever tried to sing runs like Sisaundra does, which Adam Levine wanted to hear. 'Where I come from, runs are a bad thing,' Blake replied. With Sisaundra, runs are what will win her the show this season. She's on a level all her own. No one can touch her.

Dayyyyymn!! @Sisaundra You are the bomb girl!!! Hands down the best performance of the night. #TeamBlake #TheVoice

— Brittney Young (@BritterBugGal) April 9, 2014

@Sisaundra has the type of voice that I have not heard since Whitney Houston , the market is waiting for this type of singer.

— Jordan Brown (@ImJordanBrown) April 9, 2014

If @Sisaundra doesn't win #thevoice then something is wrong. @blakeshelton #teamblake got the other coaches sweating

— robin quattlebaum (@robshq) April 9, 2014

Sisaundra Lewis 'New York State of Mind'

Audra McLaughlin

Audra McLaughlin kicked off the playoffs with a voice that seems too big for her little body, performing 'A Broken Wing.' Taking on a Martina McBride song is a tall order, but she delivered. I'd love to see her and Martina team up for a duet later on in the show. Audra is so good, Adam is seething with jealousy 'because I hate Blake so much, it's hard to say positive things to his teammates. You should know I think you're spectacular.'

No one will ever sing "A Broken Wing" better than my girl @martinamcbride I was honored to sing your song on The Voice last night ❤️loveyou

— Audra Mclaughlin (@AudraLynn21) April 9, 2014

@AudraLynn21 thank you! I was doing a show so haven't seen it but I've heard great things. Will look up and watch soon!

— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) April 9, 2014

Audra McLaughlin 'A Broken Wing'

Jake Worthington

Jake Worthington is just the cutest thing ever! His performance of Jake Owen's 'Anywhere With You' not only caught Blake's attention, it caught Jake's too, who tweeted his thoughts.

Hey @JDW_Music !! I think you nailed it buddy. pic.twitter.com/TlzMxuQiXz

— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) April 9, 2014

@jakeowen mr jake Owen thank you do much let me tell you I gotta bunch of good ol boys freakin out bout this and I just bout had a hartattak

— Jake worthington (@JDW_Music) April 9, 2014

Jake Worthington 'Anywhere With You'

Madilyn Paige

Madilyn Paige, who Blake stole from Team Usher performed 'Clarity.' Although she has a sweet voice, the performance was a little boring.

Once again, thank you to @NBCTheVoice @Usher @blakeshelton @shakira @adamlevine for selecting me to be on this show and teaching me so much!

— Madilyn Paige (@MadilynPaige_) April 9, 2014

Madilyn Paige 'Clarity'

Ryan Maloney

Ryan Whyte Maloney showed off his killer vocals with Shinedown's 'Second Chance,' but it wasn't enough to send him to the live rounds. It was enough to catch Shinedown's attention.

@TheBrentSmith @ryanmaloney1981 you crushed it my brother!!! #fearless YOU ARE THE MAN!!! http://t.co/yXGCvh0Rba

— Shinedown (@Shinedown) April 9, 2014

Ryan Whyte Maloney 'Second Chance'

Blake's Decision

Cutting two from his team, Blake had a hard time making a decision. 'This moment is the toughest decision I've ever had to make in 6 seasons of this show. My heart is pounding so hard. I hate every second of this. My heart is breaking.' Wisely, Blake kept Sisaundra, Audra and Jake to move on to the live rounds. GO TEAM BLAKE!

But seriously… HOW GOOD IS TEAM BLAKE?! right?? RIGHT? #FinalBattles

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 8, 2014

TEAM BLAKE

Blake Picks His Top 3

Team Blake is going to be hard to beat this year, especially with Sisaundra, who should already be a huge star.  The playoffs continue next Monday on NBC at 8pm.