Albuquerque Native Lillie Kolich Won Battle Round
The local contestant advanced on The Voice after a performance of Girl Crush.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Country
Albuquerque native Lillie Kolich won her battle round on The Voice this week. She performed the song Girl Crush by Little Big Town alongside competitor Kayleigh Matthews.
Why it matters
The victory marks another milestone for the singer after she previously secured a rare four-chair turn during her initial blind audition. She has since moved from Albuquerque to Nashville to pursue her music career.
Lillie Kolich earned a four-chair turn during her blind audition before joining Queen Latifah's team. Her recent success in the battle round follows her decision to move from Albuquerque to Nashville for her music career.
The players
Lillie Kolich
She is an Albuquerque native and contestant on The Voice who previously earned a four-chair turn during her blind audition.
Kayleigh Matthews
She is a contestant on The Voice who competed against Lillie Kolich and is currently being sought by multiple coaches.
Queen Latifah
She is a coach on The Voice and leads the team that Lillie Kolich joined.
Kelly Clarkson
She is a musician and coach on The Voice who is vying to steal Kayleigh Matthews.
Riley Green
He is a country music artist and coach on The Voice who is also interested in adding Kayleigh Matthews to his team.
The details
The battle round featured Kolich and Matthews paired together to perform the Little Big Town track Girl Crush. While Kolich was declared the winner of the round, coaches Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green expressed interest in stealing Matthews for their own teams.
Timeline
Lillie Kolich won the battle round on October 12, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The battle round performance highlights the intense competition for talent within the reality music show format. Lillie Kolich's success follows the precedent of the four-chair turn audition milestone on The Voice, which identifies top-tier contenders for the season.
Viewers can watch the continued progress of Lillie Kolich and the outcome of the coaches' attempts to steal Kayleigh Matthews on upcoming episodes of The Voice. These segments determine the final roster of artists moving forward in the competition.
The takeaway
Fans of the program can follow how local contestants navigate the transition from regional auditions to the national stage. Tracking the roster changes provides insight into which singers are gaining the most favor from the celebrity coaches.
Further reading
For more updates on music competitions, visit the Country section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOB.
