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Katie O is all smile after turning four chairs on Tuesday’s blind audition episode of The Voice. (NBC Photo)

The Voice coaches completed their 14-member teams for Season 26 Tuesday night as the show’s six blind audition episodes came to a close.

But not before two more singers — Katie O, 18, from Jacksonville, Fla., and Jose Luis, 21, from Puerto Rico — turned four chairs.

A country artist, Katie went the predictable route and joined Team Reba McEntire, though Gwen Stefani put up quite a fight for her.

No problem, Gwen landed Jose, giving her more four-chair turns than any other coach enterting the Season 26 battle round.

Those battles will begin Monday night and last for at least two weeks as the coaches begin whittling down their teams.

And for those wondering, an impressive 17 artists turned four chairs in Season 26. That’s 30 percent of the 56-member cast.

BEST OF THE NIGHT

Katie O., 18, Jacksonville, Fla., “One Way Ticket” by Leann Rimes: Katie comes across as a very likeable young performer and her strong country vocals prompted quick chair turns from Gwen Stefani, Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg. Reba McEntire later turns to give young Katie a four-chair turn. She hits a nice glory note near the end of the song. Reba said she did a “great job” and “has a lot of heart and soul in her singing.” Gwen called her vocal “strong and composed.” Snoop liked her stage presence. Katie O. opted to join, no surprise here, Team Reba.

RUNNERS-UP

Aliyah Khaylyn, 23, Philadelphia, Pa., “Love and War” by Tamar Braxton: Aleyah showed off smooth and sultry vocals at the opening, but it quickly became apparrent that she can sing with lots of power too. And all three coaches who still had spots on their teams turned — Reba McEntire, Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg. Michael said Aleyah radiates light. He also pitched the strategy card, reminding Aleyah she’d have a chance to stand out on his male heavy team. Reba says Aleyah has “the voice of an angel.” Aleyah joined Team Michael.

Mikaela Ayira, 16, Johns Creek, Ga., “Human” by Christina Perri: Mikaela displayed a really pretty tone from the opening note. And that’s enough to earn a chair turn from Snoop Dogg. As her vocals swell impressively, Reba McEntire turned as well. Mikaela didn’t quite nail the big note midway through the performance, but that was still an impressive audition for a 16-year-old. Reba complimented her on great range and a really pretty voice. Snoop said he noticed the beauty in her voice the moment “you grabbed the microphone.” Mikaela decided to join Team Snoop.

ALSO MADE THE SHOW

Cassidy Lee, 28, Jacksonville, Fla., “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt: Cassidy makes a great pick of an audition song for her style of music. And her raspy, emotive vocals earned a quick chair turn from Michael Buble. There’s a lot of grit in Cassidy’s voice, which will help her stand out. She delivered a really nice ending too, but couldn’t get another chair to turn. Gwen Stefani complimented her on a cool voice. Michael liked her unique voice, one he called feminine with a rocking growl. Cassidy automatically becomes Team Michael.

Torion Sellers, “There Goes My Baby” by Usher: His performance was montaged, meaning we only saw a few seconds of it. Michael Buble was the only coach to turn. Gwen Stefani complimented Torion on an “amazing tone.” Michael predicted Torion will surpise “people” in future rounds.

Cozy Len, 43, Baton Rouge, La., “I’ll Make Love to You” by BoyZ II Men: Cozy delivered nice crisp vocals from the opening note, then hit a heck of a glory note, showing off impressive range. That earned a chair turn from Gwen Stefani. Near the end of the song, Reba McEntire turned as well. Snoop Dogg loved his confidence. Gwen described Cozy’s tone as “beautiful.” Reba said Cozy’s vocals relaxed her. Cozy chose to join Team Gwen.

Jose Luis, 21, Carolina, Puerto Rico, “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo: Jose demonstrated great range on a tender opening. There’s a lot of emotion in this vocal too. His voice swells impressively and that starts the chairs turning until all four coaches are facing in Jose’s direction. Snoop Dogg called his vocal “big, like movie big.” Gwen Stefani liked the way he seemed to take the song and make it his story. She also liked the dymanics in his performance. Jose decided to join Team Gwen.

Alison Elena, 29, Nashville, Tenn., “So Small” by Carrie Underwood: Alison displayed really nice country vocals with some impressive strength. Yet she was nearly the end of the performance when Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg — the only coaches with spots on their teams — turned. Snoop called Alison “an amazing singer.” Reba called her a “great country singer.” Alison joined Team Reba, completing her team.

Suede Lacy, 29, Dallas, Texas, “Redbone” by Childish Gambino: Snoop was hoping for a male R&B singer to round out his team, and Suede’s smooth vocals might fill that bill. He shows off nice stage presence too. Snoop Dogg finally turns when Suede goes big at the end of the song. Reba McEntire called his totally different than anyone they’ve heard in the blind audition. Snoop said he loved Suede’s spirit and added that he can’t wait to work with him.

Aliyah Khaylyn turned all three available chairs with her blind audition performance on The Voice. (NBC Photo)