The Voice: Gyth Rigdon pays tribute to coach Blake Shelton with rendition of his cover Goodbye Time
Gyth Rigdon paid tribute to his coach Blake Shelton with a rendition of Goodbye Time on Monday's episode of The Voice as the Live Cross Battles continued.
The 24-year-old Louisiana singer crooned the 1988 Conway Twitty song that Blake, 42, covered in 2004 for his third studio album Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill.
'Gyth is a great singer. He sounds like somebody that could be on country radio right now,' Blake said in a video before he took the stage.
![Country hit: Gyth Rigdon performed the Conway Twitty song Goodbye Time that his coach Blake Shelton covered in 2004 on Monday's episode of The Voice on NBC](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/05/12596144-6949003-image-m-71_1555992020105.jpg)
Country hit: Gyth Rigdon performed the Conway Twitty song Goodbye Time that his coach Blake Shelton covered in 2004 on Monday's episode of The Voice on NBC
Blake earlier during season 16 of the hit NBC show stole Gyth and predicted at the time that he would be in the finale.
Gyth competed against Abby Kasch, 20, of Kelly Clarkson's team during the second part of the new Live Cross Battles round.
Blake gave him a standing ovation after his performance of the country ballad about a man trying to keep a former lover from leaving him.
'Gyth, that song to see you throw it old-school like that, the reason I covered that song years ago is because I'm a huge Conway Twitty fan. To see you keeping old-school country like that and nailing it like you did. I'm telling you, this guy is going to be in the finale,' Blake told his singer.
![Standing ovation: The 42-year-old country star covered the song in his his 2004 third studio album](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12595972-6949003-image-m-72_1555999285224.jpg)
Standing ovation: The 42-year-old country star covered the song in his his 2004 third studio album
![Old school: Gythe performed an old-school country version of the song](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12596146-6949003-image-m-78_1555999601849.jpg)
Old school: Gythe performed an old-school country version of the song
![In agreement: Adam Levine agreed with Blake that Gyth was going to be in the finale](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12595968-6949003-image-m-77_1555999591395.jpg)
In agreement: Adam Levine agreed with Blake that Gyth was going to be in the finale
![Hit song: Blake is shown in November 2004 at the 38th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville shortly after releasing his third studio album Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596800-6949003-image-m-69_1555991935228.jpg)
Hit song: Blake is shown in November 2004 at the 38th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville shortly after releasing his third studio album Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill
Abby countered with Cupid's Got A Shotgun by Carrie Underwood that her coach Kelly, 36, said was 'exciting'.
Adam Levine, 40, put his show rivalry with Blake aside as he objectively critiqued their performance.
'Abby, you were fantastic. It was spirited. You crushed it. Only problem is Gyth is going to be in the finale. We were kind of transported. We were in another place. It was really special,' said the Maroon 5 frontman.
![Country singer: Abby Kasch countered with Cupid's Got A Shotgun by Carrie Underwood](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12596844-6949003-image-m-74_1555999543415.jpg)
Country singer: Abby Kasch countered with Cupid's Got A Shotgun by Carrie Underwood
![Pink outfit: Kelly Clarkson wore a pink dress with a lacy black top](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595986-6949003-image-a-16_1555990438849.jpg)
![New coach: John Legend wore an all-blue outfit for the Live Cross Battles](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596006-6949003-image-m-15_1555990426023.jpg)
Spring colors: Kelly Clarkson wore a pink dress while new coach John Legend opted for an all-blue outfit
The second round of Live Cross Battles featured the remaining artists who had not yet competed.
Coaches in the new round picked a singer from their own team to perform against a singer chosen by an opposing coach.
Each coach during the Live Battle Rounds was granted one save and one steal, with Adam using both of his already.
![Selfie time: John took a selfie with Kelly on the NBC show](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595954-6949003-image-m-66_1555991900575.jpg)
Selfie time: John took a selfie with Kelly on the NBC show
Blake had a steal available, while Kelly and new coach John Legend, 40, each had a save remaining.
The results of viewer voting will be announced Tuesday during a one-hour show on NBC.
Adam started the two-hour episode by putting forward his powerhouse singer LB Crew, 29, of Little Rock, Arkansas.
![First up: LB Crew was the first singer to perform for Adam Levine](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595942-6949003-image-m-70_1555991948987.jpg)
First up: LB Crew was the first singer to perform for Adam Levine
![Powerhouse singer: Jej Vinson represented Kelly in the battle](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595944-6949003-image-m-65_1555991887294.jpg)
Powerhouse singer: Jej Vinson represented Kelly in the battle
![Viewer votings: Voting by viewers will decide whether LB or Jej won the battle](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595940-6949003-image-a-19_1555990523751.jpg)
Viewer votings: Voting by viewers will decide whether LB or Jej won the battle
He challenged Kelly who picked her four-chair singer Jej Vinson, 22, of Davao City, Philippines.
LB belted out Wade In The Water while Jej took on the Bruno Mars song Versace On The Floor.
Adam then picked restaurant worker Kalvin Jarvis, 29, of Arizona to represent him against John's team.
John chose Julian King, 25, of Philadelphia who he gained on his team after blocking Adam during the Blind Auditions.
![Restaurant worker: Kalvin Jarvis was picked by Adam to represent his squad](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12595930-6949003-image-m-75_1555999558060.jpg)
Restaurant worker: Kalvin Jarvis was picked by Adam to represent his squad
![Bilingual version: Julian King performed a bilingual version of Hello by Adele in English and Spanish as he represented John's team](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/07/12595936-6949003-image-m-76_1555999571297.jpg)
Bilingual version: Julian King performed a bilingual version of Hello by Adele in English and Spanish as he represented John's team
Kalvin performed New Rules by Dua Lipa while Julian performed a bilingual version of Hello by Adele in English and Spanish.
Blake who still has a steal remaining said that Kalvin caught his attention while declaring him winner of the battle.
Carter Lloyd Horne, 20, was chosen by Blake as he challenged John who picked Jacob Maxwell, 20, to represent him.
![Challenge accepted: Jacob Maxwell represented John after he was challenged by Blake](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595932-6949003-image-a-34_1555990921921.jpg)
![Young singer: Carter Lloyd Horne was picked by Blake as he challenged John](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12595934-6949003-image-m-33_1555990911556.jpg)
Similar singers: Jacob Maxwell, left, represented John against Blake's singer Carter Lloyd Horne
![Same age: Carter and Jacob are both age 20](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596062-6949003-image-m-64_1555991872208.jpg)
Same age: Carter and Jacob are both age 20
Jacob sang You're Still The One while Carter took on the Kaleo song Way Down We Go.
Kelly picked her family trio The Bundys to challenge Blake who offered up Andrew Sevener, 22, of Texas as competition.
The Bundys showed their harmonizing skills with The Letter by Joe Cocker while Andrew gave an upbeat performance of Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde by Travis Tritt.
![Show first: The Bundys as the first trio in show history represented Kelly's team](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596056-6949003-image-m-63_1555991861218.jpg)
Show first: The Bundys as the first trio in show history represented Kelly's team
![Fun singer: Andrew Sevener, 22, of Texas was picked by Blake to sing against the trio](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596052-6949003-image-m-62_1555991851170.jpg)
Fun singer: Andrew Sevener, 22, of Texas was picked by Blake to sing against the trio
John picked Houston middle school teacher Shawn Sounds, 33, as he challenged Blake who picked Karly Moreno, 23, of Mission Viejo in Orange County, California.
Shawn gave an exuberant performance of Lay Me Down while Karly took on the Marian Hill song Down.
'That is not going to be an easy one,' said host Carson Daly, 45.
![Unique sound: Karly Moreno took on the Marian Hill song Down as she sang for Blake's team](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596042-6949003-image-m-60_1555991824787.jpg)
Unique sound: Karly Moreno took on the Marian Hill song Down as she sang for Blake's team
![Emotional singer: Shawn gave an exuberant performance of Lay Me Down](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596048-6949003-image-m-59_1555991816763.jpg)
Emotional singer: Shawn gave an exuberant performance of Lay Me Down
Adam's last remaining artist Kendra Checketts, 19, of San Diego was pitted against Jimmy Mowery, 31, who John previously stole from Adam's team.
Kendra performed Cold Water while Jimmy sang the Shawn Mendes song Mercy.
Carson also plugged NBC's upcoming Red Nose Day fundraising event May 23 to end child poverty worldwide.
![Last artist: Adam's last remaining artist performed Cold Water](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596040-6949003-image-a-43_1555991081833.jpg)
Last artist: Adam's last remaining artist performed Cold Water
![Nailed it: Jimmy Mowery took on the Shawn Mendes song Mercy](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596030-6949003-image-m-56_1555991785637.jpg)
Nailed it: Jimmy Mowery took on the Shawn Mendes song Mercy
![Coming soon: The Voice host Carson Daly also plugged the upcoming Red Nose Day on May 23 on NBC](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596026-6949003-image-a-46_1555991099959.jpg)
Coming soon: The Voice host Carson Daly also plugged the upcoming Red Nose Day on May 23 on NBC
Kelly chose Rebecca Howell, 18, as she challenged John who countered with Beth Griffith-Manley, 46, of Detroit.
Rebecca performed Any Man Of Mine while Beth sang I Put A Spell On You.
The results of viewer voting will be announced Tuesday during the results show that also will feature a performance by season 14 winner Brynn Cartelli, 16.
The Live Cross started with 32 artists remaining in the competition and 24 singers will advance from the round.
![Teen talent: Rebecca Howell, 18, performed Any Man Of Mine while representing Kelly](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596022-6949003-image-m-55_1555991772810.jpg)
Teen talent: Rebecca Howell, 18, performed Any Man Of Mine while representing Kelly
![Detroit singer: Beth Griffith-Manley sang I Put A Spell On You while competing on John's team](http://web.archive.org./web/20190423094038/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/23/04/12596764-6949003-image-m-54_1555991760947.jpg)
Detroit singer: Beth Griffith-Manley sang I Put A Spell On You while competing on John's team