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Blind audition: Ryan Sill, 20, of Sterling, Va., performed OneRepublic’s “Secrets” and enticed two judges to turn their chairs. He joined Team Gwen.
Battle round: He defeated Jessie Pitts; they sang “I Need Your Love” by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding. Jessie was stolen by Blake Shelton.
Knockout round: He defeated Beth Spangler with a performance of Ne-Yo’s “Miss Independent.”
Live playoffs: He sang OneRepublic’s “I Lived.” The song hit number 181 on the iTunes pop chart and number 70 on the site’s pop chart. Ryan was Gwen Stefani’s choice to advance to the finals.
Top 12: He sang Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World.” The song landed at number 120 on the iTunes singles chart and number 56 on the pop chart. Ryan found himself in the bottom three on results night. He sang “More Than Words” for his save-me song and received the instant save to advance to the Top 10.
Top 10: He sang “Starlight” by Muse. The song landed at number 174 on the overall iTunes chart and number 17 on the alternative chart. Ryan landed in the bottom three in voting, but received the instant save for the second straight week after singing “Collide.”
Top 8: He sang “Open Arms” by Journey. The song his number one on the iTunes rock chart and number 52 on the site’s singles chart. But Ryan still found himself in the bottom four on elimination night. He sang “Heaven” for the instant save, but it went to Chris Jamison instead.