The Top 5 hopefuls will perform one last time in Part 1 of the live finale

Five finalists. One winner. The voiceIt’s two nights The live finale kicked off Monday with a night of strong performances, as the remaining hopefuls unleashed their talents on stage with the goal of being crowned season 26 champion, complete with $100,000 and a recording contract.

For Vote hopefuls Danny Joseph, Jeremy Beloate, Shye, Sydney Sterlace and Sofronio Vasquez, it was their last chance to show America that they have what it takes to be named the next winner. Each artist performed twice in the episode: a ballad and an uptempo song. Viewers have until 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday to cast their votes for their favorite singer or via.

The penultimate episode of the season also featured an appearance by Martha Stewart (who gave her feedback on the coaches’ wardrobe and introduced a boozy drink, “Snoop Noggy Nog”) and a special holiday duet with Michael Bublé and Carly Pearce performing their new song sang: “Maybe this Christmas.”

How did the Top 5 finalists do in the final stage? Let’s find out…

Danny Joseph (Team Reba)

Performances: “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” by Luke Combs, “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse

Joseph went all-in on the classic rock vibes for his two finale songs, both of which capitalized on his raw vocals and showed off his impressive guitar playing. Throughout the season, the British rocker has remained true to his identity, always putting his own unique spin on each song and making it his own.

His Amy Winehouse cover was a great example of Joseph adding something new to the R&B/pop classic, including a killer guitar solo. Reba McEntire said the performance showed “a different sound” that audiences had not heard from him before and urged viewers to vote for Joseph.

Jeremy Beloate (Team Snoop)

Performances: “What the World Needs Now” by Jackie DeShannon, “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn

Snoop Dogg said it best when describing Beloate’s appeal: Sometimes music isn’t about how someone sounds, it’s about how they make you feeling – and the theater singer more than achieved that, causing Snoop to burst into tears (again). Both of Beloate’s final performances were passionate and theatrical, perfectly highlighting his Broadway-ready singing.

His best performance was his stunning, slowed-down cover of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’, which captivated the coaches’ panel. “It’s so powerful what you do,” said a stunned Stefani, as a tearful Snoop told Beloate that his special power is making people feel things with his voice.

Shye (Team Buble)

Performances: “One of Us” by Joan Osborne, “Falling” by Harry Styles

Shye’s uniqueness was the star of the evening with two carefully chosen songs that left little doubt about how unique her voice was and could be. The 18-year-old singer sent chills down the spine with her standout performance of Joan Osborne’s 1995 classic and followed it up with an equally powerful production of an emotional Harry Styles ballad.

Since the very beginning, Bublé has consistently cited Shye’s signature vocal style as her secret weapon. There is power in knowing who a voice belongs to the moment a song begins, which he believes Shye represents. Bublé called Shye “the truth” earlier this season for her vocal tenacity and continued to drive that point home in Monday’s episode: “You are the truth. You’re the real deal. This must continue because you need to be heard. You just do that.”

Sydney Sterlace (Team Gwen)

Performances: “I Love You, I’m Sorry” by Gracie Abrams, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol

The youngest Vote As this season’s competitor at the age of 16, Sterlace proved that age is just a number. After Stefani compared Sterlace to Olivia Rodrigo for her pop leanings with an alternative twist, the teen singer’s two performances showed how much she has grown in a short time. “You’re making my dream come true,” Stefani said after her Gracie Abrams cover, praising her natural singing ability.

It was Sterlace’s second screening, of the popular 2006 Snow Patrol ballad, which left McEntire in awe of what would come from her bright future. “Little eyes will be watching you,” the country star said. “You have a powerful voice, not only in singing, but also in what can help someone [in life].” Stefani was visibly verklempt, telling Sterlace that she had nailed a difficult song in a high-pressure situation with her “beautiful,” “angelic” voice.

Sofronio Vasquez (Team Bublé)

Performances: “Unstoppable” by Sia, “A Million Dreams” from The greatest showman

Vasquez saved his best performances for The voice final, and he chose two winning songs to end his experience: first a Sia cover, followed by a crowd-pleasing ballad by The greatest showman. Bublé acknowledged that the choice of songs was risky, but they could yield the “greatest rewards.”

The Filipino singer’s first performance drew the loudest reaction from the crowd, while his final trip to the stage served as an exclamation point on his Vote travel. Snoop called Vasquez’s near-perfect cover of “A Million Dreams” one of the “best performances.”[s] I saw it.” Bublé, who has held Vasquez in high regard since the Blind Auditions, gave his singer ultimate confidence when he said he had achieved all he could achieve. The voice to do.

A preview of the final

This is it! One singer will earn the coveted title The voice champion on Tuesday’s final episode of the season. Will it be rocker Danny Joseph, Broadway beloate Jeremy Beloate, teen phenomenon Sydney Sterlace, soulful crooner Shye or Filipino powerhouse Sofronio Vasquez? Is Team Bublé the one to beat? We’ll find out who America chose in 24 hours.

And don’t forget, a host of big-name artists will be performing: Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay, Tears for Fears, Myles Smith, Riley Green and Ella Langley, season 24 winner Huntley and a special duet with Snoop Dogg and Sting.

The voice will crown a new winner during the two-hour finale Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 PM ET on NBC.