Kyle Davis is showing that experience can be a major advantage on The Voice. In the latest episode, the competition’s oldest contestant went head-to-head with fellow Team Kelly Clarkson singer Matthew Chiu.

Clarkson chose Phil Collins’ “Take Me Home” for the Battle, believing the pop track would suit both performers.

Before they took the stage, Clarkson praised 61-year-old Davis for his “retro” style while highlighting Chiu’s “incredible range.” Team advisor Ariana DeBose also applauded Chiu, saying he “showed all the way up” to compete against his rival, who had earned a four-chair turn during his Blind Audition.

As the oldest singer in the competition, Davis hoped his appearance would encourage others to follow their ambitions regardless of age.

“I just want to show people out there that your musicality doesn’t expire,” he said.

His message reflected what he shared during his Blind Audition, when he described the opportunity as an exciting new chapter in his musical career.

“This is such an exciting opportunity to come at such a later point in the arch of my music career… It’s never really too late. You always have to chase a dream.”

Clarkson explained that the Battle would ultimately depend on which singer felt “more comfortable and ready on stage right now.”

Kyle Davis Impresses on The Voice

Both singers delivered strong performances, giving the coaches plenty to consider.

Adam Levine was impressed by how much Chiu had improved since the Blind Auditions, although Davis remained his favourite, earning the praise of being “one of my favorites.”

“I can feel it and I can instantly be moved by it,” Levine said of Davis’ ability.

Queen Latifah also applauded Davis’ “strong, bold, powerful” performance, but ultimately leaned towards Chiu as her pick after he did “the most” on stage.

Clarkson, meanwhile, admitted just how difficult the decision had become, saying: “I knew y’all were going to make this really hard.”

The coach went on to praise Davis’ “timeless” style, telling him, “Your voice is what I listen to when I want to listen to vinyl.”

Chiu continued to impress Clarkson, leaving her wondering, “Why’d you got to do that?”

In the end, however, Clarkson chose Davis as the winner, describing it as the “hardest battle yet for me.”

Source: Various