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Members of Team Adam Levine on The Voice include (from left) Steve Memmolo, Kameron Marlowe, Reagan Strange, Radha, Tyke James and DeAndre Nico. (NBC Photo)

The six members of Team Adam Levine squared off in the live playoffs Monday on The Voice.

On Tuesday, two of those singers will advance to the Top 13 based on fan voting.

Then Adam will get to save a third singer to advance as well.

Here are song by song grades for Team Adam from Monday’s show.

Steve Memmolo — More Today Than Yesterday — Not loving this song choice. It’s too wedding band for a guy who fronts an event band called Classic Yellow. Steve’s better than this is coming off. We saw a bit of what he’s capable of with that big note near the end of the performance. Grade: C

DeAndre Nico — Ordinary People — Hmm, they’re making DeAndre, the Team Adam chosen one, sing second. That’s interesting. DeAndre has a nice rich voice, but I’m not sure this was a great live playoff song choice. Great voice, and DeAndre threw in lots of vocal hijinks, but it didn’t come together that well. Grade: B–

Radha — Dust Til Dawn — Really nice opening by Radha. That’s what I was waiting for. The song kicks into high gear, allowing Radha to show off her big voice. That’s what impressed the coaches so much in her three-chiar turn blind audition. Radha unleashes one heck of a glory note. That was a very good, Top 13 worthy, performance from Radha. Grade: B+

Kameron Marlowe — I Ain’t Living Long Like This — Adam’s got the country singer he always wants, and he’s letting his sing a country song. Hooray! Kameron is turning in a really solid performance and showing off lots of vocal power. Not sure his voice is as distinctive as some of the other country singers on the show. Grade: B

Tyke James — Use Somebody — The Voice is trying to turn Tyke into a heart throb. LOL. Look on they have him taking a seat among a group of young girls mid-performance. But this is called The Voice, and that vocal didn’t do it for me, no matter how many standing ovations the coaches give Tyke. Not bad, but not standing-ovation worthy. Grade: C

Reagan Strange — Worth It — Again, interesting, Team Voice decided to given 14-year-old Reagan the pimp spot. Nice opening and I do believe that’s a Daniel Bradbery song she’s tackling. Reagan’s turning in a solid performance, but this is a competition loaded with talented young female singers. Grade: B–

Summary: DeAndre Nico wasn’t quite as impressive Monday as he has been, but he’s a four-chair lock for the finals. As a female pop singer, Radha would add diversity to the Top 13. If I’m Adam, the third spot goes to Kameron Marlowe, not Tyke James. Kameron has been more consistent and will draw that country vote.

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