Juliet Simms

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Roxanne'

Showing some sting

Despite what Eddie Murphy showed us in "48 Hrs.," "Roxanne" isn't easy to sing, even less so with what looks like a horse's mane dangling off one of your arms. Simms' big-voiced emoting nearly got out of hand in spots, but in a song that rewards a little vocal overreaching, Simms pretty much nailed it. — Chris Barton

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Jamar Rogers

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Are You Gonna Go My Way'

Going his way

The world probably doesn't need to be reminded of Lenny Kravitz any more than necessary, but Rogers had a blast with his song's glossy, arena-ready pomp. The operatic flourishes at the edge of Rogers' voice could stand to be trimmed a bit, but he looked to be having a blast, and it was contagious. — Chris Barton

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Tony Vincent

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'

A farewell to odd

Even though he was eliminated, we'll miss the bizarre, Broadway-ready Vincent. Who else could make a Tears for Fears song briefly resemble a fascist rally? Who else can pull off a credibly sinister Annie Lennox in that last-chance turn with "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"? Who will be our futuristic super-villain now? — Chris Barton

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Juliet Simms

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Roxanne'

Put on the spotlights

Like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," this Police hit is so overplayed that it should be placed in permanent retirement. Simms managed to reclaim it. She didnt go Sting-like high or even full-on rock 'n' roll but rasped her way through the tune's urban anguish. — Todd Martens

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Tony Lucca

"the voice"

This week's song:

'In Your Eyes'

In his eyes

This Peter Gabriel charmer appears simpler than it is, and Lucca found the delicate balance between yearning and puppy-dog softness. He coasted on the song's worldly groove and used the moments between the beats for eye-opening pleas. — Todd Martens

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James Massone

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Don't Know Why'

Wore me down

Massone, I dreaded. Why, I thought, is this guy on TV and not selling peanuts at Fenway Park? Yet with the help of Cee Lo, Massone turned out to have a soulful falsetto hiding behind his sympathetic screech. The question remains: Can Cee Lo unearth more magic? — Todd Martens

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Jamar Rogers

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Are You Gonna Go My Way'

The comeback kid comes out strong

They're calling Rogers the "comeback kid." I call him totally exciting to watch. This week he burst out like a fireball, demanding "Are You Gonna Go My Way" while running through the legs of stilt-wearing, guitar-thrashing dancers and leading us to a definite "yes." — Amy Reiter

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Katrina Parker

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Don't Speak'

Her vocals speak for themselves

I understand why voters didn't rally around Parker for her performance of "Tonight, Tonight," but her take on "Don't Speak" showed off her passion, vulnerability and throaty-good vocals. Enough with the Adele styling, though. Parker's got an individual voice; she needs her own look. — Amy Reiter

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Katrina Parker

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Don't Speak'

A new Adele?

Readers gave Parker 7.12% of of nearly 50,000 votes cast.

"#KatrinaParker looks and sounds like @OfficialAdele maybe that's why I like her so much. @adamlevine please save her! #TheVoice." Ciara Ledesma via Twitter.

"#katrinaparker you killed it! I wish they would have chosen you initially!!" Jonathan Anthony via Twitter

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James Massone

"the voice"

This week's song:

'Wind Beneath My Wings'

'New Bieber is born'

Readers gave Massone 7.02% of of nearly 50,000 votes cast.

"And a new Bieber is born. #jamesmassone #thevoice," annkpowers via Twitter

"#JamesMassone did that song justice. Some pitch problems but overall it was a good choice by Cee Lo to have him sing it." DJ Cool Rock via Twitter

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