Kelly tells Katie Rae that she has 'one of favorite tones of the whole show,' and Blake thinks Raquel 'lit up the room.' Ariana is torn because while Katie Rae's tone is such a strength, the intricacies Raquel pulls off seem so effortless. John thinks Katie Rae sings with 'so much heart and connection to the song' and that Raquel is full of 'charisma.' Plus, he notes she pulls off cool little runs that add a lot of personality to her vocal.

The performances the two ladies give us don't make Ariana's choice easy. Ariana Grande tells Raquel to trust and support her higher register, where she can really shine. In rehearsal, Ed Sheeran advises Katie Rae to make the verses a bit softer and more intimate since the choruses are big and powerful. Katie Rae chooses an emotional, powerhouse song and Raquel Trinidad is going for more of an upbeat soul number that shows off her personality as well as her vocal chops. Katie Rae and Raquel Trinidad have very different vibes and tones and that's all highlighted here by way of their song choices.

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