A slowed-down Britney Spears song on a Y2K-themed live show — that is a big swing for anyone. For Lillie Kolich, it turned out to be the last one she got this season.
What happened on the first live show
Kolich, a 25-year-old New Mexico native, sang a slowed-down version of Spears' 1999 song"(You Drive Me) Crazy."The performance aired on the Nov. 9 first live show of season 30, a Y2K-themed episode.
She got real praise for it. Coach Riley Green called the rendition"awesome,"and Latifah said Kolich"Nailed it!"So the feedback was there.
Where it ended up
It was not enough to keep her in the competition. Kolich was sent home. The singers who advanced were Team Queen members Mia Knight and BigCountry, plus Team Adam singers Dakota Cohen, Connor Closs and Lexi Stephens.
That first live show mattered because it narrowed the field — the season's first live round, and Kolich is out of it.
What comes next
Team Kelly and Team Riley performers were scheduled to sing the following Monday, Nov. 16. NBC broadcasts The Voice Mondays at 9 p.m. ET, with next-day streaming available on Peacock.
Why it might matter to you
If you have been following along in Lawton, this is the moment a season starts getting real — the first live show always thins the group out. Do you keep watching once your early favorite goes home, or does that take the wind out of it for you?
Which coach's team are you backing now that the field is getting smaller?
About the Author
Local Lawton
Local Lawton is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.