The stage is lit up once again for the second night of the Live Playoffs. Tonight it's the artists of Team Gwen and Team Pharrell who must sing for their survival.  Pharrell gets the party started with a performance of his hit single, "Hunter." An infectious dance beat kicks in and the stage is transformed into a whimsical forest as Pharrell struts out, accompanied by sprite-like dancers in floral body suits. His breathtaking act is the perfect prologue for the level of talent we're about to see tonight.  The first contestant is Team Gwen's Ryan Sill. He's performing One Republic's "I Lived," an uplifting anthem that matches his positive nature. In new rock star duds, Ryan takes to the stage and immediately has the crowd clapping. Turning up his boy band appeal, he throws out a few sultry looks and killer high notes and now the crowd is cheering. Adam commends him on his perfect pitch and Pharrell thinks he's really broken out of his shell. Gwen, who's looking pretty in pink tonight, loves Ryan's infectious positivity. All in all, it's a home run for Ryan.  Up next is Jean Kelley from Team Pharrell. She's singing the '80s ballad, "Piano In The Dark," by Brenda Russell. Taking the stage in a stylish black romper she dives right into the song, losing herself, and delivering an emotional performance. The coaches all agree that at times her flair for drama overwhelms her vocals, but as Pharrell points out, with her inherent talent, this is just the beginning for her.  On to the next performer, Team Pharrell's Elyjuh Rene singing "Latch," by Sam Smith. The 18-year-old prodigy starts acoustically, showcasing his soulful voice, then shifts into high gear as the dance beat kicks in for an electrifying ending that earns him a four-chair standing ovation from the coaches. Adam is practically speechless and not a little envious – he thinks Elyjuh is the front-runner on Pharrell's team. Pharrell agrees: he couldn't be prouder.  We move on to Team Gwen's Bryana Salaz. The 17-year-old is set to sing "Amnesia" by Five Seconds Of Summer. Gwen advises her to tap into the emotion of the song and Bryana takes her advice to heart. Her vulnerability definitely comes through on stage and she becomes emotional when she sees her father in the audience. The coaches shower the young singer with praise. She's growing with each second that goes by, says Blake.  Next up is Luke Wade from Team Pharrell. The soul singer performs Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." In an effortless performance, Luke saunters across the stage kissing the hands of audience members, and then drops to his knees for an impressive high note. If he's trying to seduce the audience, it's mission accomplished. The coaches are blown away by Luke's twist on the soul classic "Hashtag Luke-ify" says Pharrell.  Carson calls Anita Antoinette of Team Gwen to the stage next. She's singing "All About That Bass," by Meghan Trainor. With a kaleidoscope of colors behind her, Anita says sayonara to her former stage fright and shows off her Jamaican charm. "Who are you and what have you done with Anita?" asks Adam. Blake agrees - it's hard to believe she ever had stage jitters. Pharrell glows with pride, and Gwen loves Anita's infectious personality. One thing is for certain: she's definitely "bringing booty back" tonight.  Performing next is DaNica Shirey, from Team Pharrell. She steps out on stage in a stylish, form-flattering dress and puts on a flawless performance of the very challenging Joni Mitchell song, "Help Me." Gwen isn't expecting to love the performance because Joni is her hero, but DaNica more than does the song justice, infusing the song with rhythm and energy beyond its original reading. Adam, also a fan of the song, is impressed by DaNica's personal flourishes. "You just turned Joni Mitchell into Chaka Khan!" he exclaims. Pharrell agrees and congratulates his little "hummingbird," DaNica.  Next up is another Team Pharrell artist, Sugar Joans. She's singing "I Say a Little Prayer" by the great, Aretha Franklin. In a sheer white-lace maxi dress, with a trio of backup singers, Sugar is a throwback to '60's soul. As far as Gwen is concerned, Sugar's performance is perfection. "You took us to church," adds Adam; Blake compliments her unique sound and amazing vibrato. "You just took us on a nice emotional roller coaster ride," says Pharrell, beaming with pride for yet another one of his protégés.  Now it's time for Team Gwen's Ricky Manning to sing "Lay Me Down," by Sam Smith, Ricky song he connects to because of his long-distance relationship with his girlfriend of four years. He delivers an intense, heartfelt performance, punctuated by a stellar bridge. The coaches all agree that Ricky has come a long way and still has upside. He has drive and it's clear he's in it to win it.  Closing off the live playoffs is Team Gwen's Taylor John Williams. The pop-folk artist is known for his dark, moody songs, but tonight he lightens the mood with "Stuck In The Middle" by Stealers Wheel. Adam is surprised and impressed by Taylor's modern take on the rock classic. Blake reveals that the song usually reminds him of an old underwear commercial, but not tonight - which is a testament to Taylor's talent. After laughing at the underwear comment, Pharrell compares Taylor John to Terence Trent D'Arby and Gwen commends him on having a vision, because that means he's a real artist.  That wraps up the live playoff performances. Carson steps up to remind America to vote on their favorite artists. Tomorrow night, the nation will tune in to find out who made it into the top twelve.
Hoping for a ticket to the Top 12, Pharrell and Gwen Stefani's artists sing solo, with America's votes on the line. Pharrell performs his single, "Hunter."