The Voice: 25 Song Suggestions To Make The Season 5 Semifinals Surprising (And Delightful)

By Michael Slezak

The Voice - Season 5

The Voice - Season 5 Cole Vosbury (Team Blake) What We'd Like to See: Cole made his mark early with unexpected song choices like The Jeffersons theme and Miguel's "Adorn," but recent weeks have found him veering into less quirky material like Hall & Oates, James Morrison and Mr. Big. We'd like a return to the soulful guy whose sense of adventure was at least as bold as his beard -- and to see him take ownership of his unlikely heartthrob status. Request List: Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady"; Ciara (feat. Justin Timberlake)'s "Love Sex Magic" (acoustic style); Diana Ross' "Upside Down" (acoustic, as well); Macy Gray's "Beauty in the World"; Alabama Shakes' "Hold On"

Cole Vosbury (Team Blake)

What We'd Like to See: Cole made his mark early with unexpected song choices like The Jeffersons theme and Miguel's "Adorn," but recent weeks have found him veering into less quirky material like Hall & Oates, James Morrison and Mr. Big. We'd like a return to the soulful guy whose sense of adventure was at least as bold as his beard — and to see him take ownership of his unlikely heartthrob status.

Request List: Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady"; Ciara (feat. Justin Timberlake)'s "Love Sex Magic" (acoustic style); Diana Ross' "Upside Down" (acoustic, as well); Macy Gray's "Beauty in the World"; Alabama Shakes' "Hold On"

The Voice - Season 5

The Voice - Season 5 Will Champlin (Team Adam) What We'd Like to See: Will's showcased a pretty incredible vocal range over the last few weeks -- peaking with an eye-popping rendition of "At Last." Continued focus on his vocal mastery and emotional connection -- without blatantly trying for "At Last 2.0" -- will help, as will upping the fun factor of his performances. Request List: George Michael's "Freedom '90"; Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around Comes Around"; Eurythmics' "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)"; Cyndi Lauper's "I Drove All Night"; Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together"

Will Champlin (Team Adam)

What We'd Like to See: Will's showcased a pretty incredible vocal range over the last few weeks — peaking with an eye-popping rendition of "At Last." Continued focus on his vocal mastery and emotional connection — without blatantly trying for "At Last 2.0" — will help, as will upping the fun factor of his performances.

Request List: George Michael's "Freedom '90"; Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around Comes Around"; Eurythmics' "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)"; Cyndi Lauper's "I Drove All Night"; Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together"

The Voice - Season 5

The Voice - Season 5 Tessanne Chin (Team Adam) What We'd Like to See: Tessanne has proven wickedly versatile -- tackling classic soul, pop and R&B -- over the course of Season 5, though her adventures in rock and reggae have arguably yielded her strongest results. The time has come, though, for her to surprise the audience with something they're not totally expecting. Request List: Erykah Badu's "Tyrone"; Guns N' Roses' "Patience"; INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart"; Donna Allen's "Serious"; Kristine W's "Land of the Living"

Tessanne Chin (Team Adam)

What We'd Like to See: Tessanne has proven wickedly versatile — tackling classic soul, pop and R&B — over the course of Season 5, though her adventures in rock and reggae have arguably yielded her strongest results. The time has come, though, for her to surprise the audience with something they're not totally expecting.

Request List: Erykah Badu's "Tyrone"; Guns N' Roses' "Patience"; INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart"; Donna Allen's "Serious"; Kristine W's "Land of the Living"

The Voice - Season 5

The Voice - Season 5 Jacquie Lee (Team Xtina) What We'd Like to See: Big-voiced 16-year-old has stunned audiences by slaying bluesy classics like "I Put a Spell on You" and "Cry Baby," but we're missing a little of the youthful, carefree vibe she showed during her Knockout Rounds rendition of "Stompa." Request List: The Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me"; Kylie Minogue's "2 Hearts"; Bonnie Raitt's "Love Letter"; Hole's "Doll Parts"; Cab Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher" (Hey, it's been more than a decade since Tamyra Gray killed with it on Season 1 of Idol!)

Jacquie Lee (Team Xtina)

What We'd Like to See: Big-voiced 16-year-old has stunned audiences by slaying bluesy classics like "I Put a Spell on You" and "Cry Baby," but we're missing a little of the youthful, carefree vibe she showed during her Knockout Rounds rendition of "Stompa."

Request List: The Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me"; Kylie Minogue's "2 Hearts"; Bonnie Raitt's "Love Letter"; Hole's "Doll Parts"; Cab Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher" (Hey, it's been more than a decade since Tamyra Gray killed with it on Season 1 of Idol!)

The Voice - Season 5

The Voice - Season 5 James Wolpert (Team Adam) What We'd Like to See: James has struggled when he's tackled bombastic, big-voiced rock jams like "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" and "More Than a Feeling," but had his best iTunes showing on Joni Mitchell's quiet, acoustic "A Case of You." Can we order another glass of that sensitive, stripped-down side? Request List: Carly Simon's "After the Storm"; The Doors' "People Are Strange"; Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"; Sade's "Pearls"; The Bangles' "If She Knew What She Wants"

James Wolpert (Team Adam)

What We'd Like to See: James has struggled when he's tackled bombastic, big-voiced rock jams like "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" and "More Than a Feeling," but had his best iTunes showing on Joni Mitchell's quiet, acoustic "A Case of You." Can we order another glass of that sensitive, stripped-down side?

Request List: Carly Simon's "After the Storm"; The Doors' "People Are Strange"; Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"; Sade's "Pearls"; The Bangles' "If She Knew What She Wants"

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