Only two performances stand in between the five finalists and victory.
Will it be a rookie or a veteran?
One will be a ballad.
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The other will be “a little more uptempo.”
So, a mid-tempo ballad, essentially.
Gone are the days when singers used their booming vocals to rock out.
The VoicewelcomesSnoop Dogg’s bestie,Martha Stewart,to the studio for some fun and occasionally cringey banter.
It’s a cute and sugary sweet song.
Buble is very much in his lane.
Will this be a holiday hit on repeat?
But hey, anything to add to the holiday party playlist is welcome!
Now, let’s get to the contestants!
With being diagnosed with an incurable disease and having lost an organ, Joseph represents battling against adversity.
Gwen Stefanihas had an affinity for working with young female artists.
In a sense, it’s her fatal flaw as a coach.
She shares thatThe Voicehas brought her family together.
Sterlace reveals that her sisters look up to her and have inspired her to chase their own dreams.
Her sisters are there to greet her.
Her voice is pure on this track.
Though it’s a sweet performance, it’s a tad too melodically monotonous.
She’s certainly in her “Folklore” era!
She shows her youth by the end of the track as she is a bit winded.
Once she learns performance stamina, she might be a force to be reckoned with.
Now, for her second performance, Sydney Sterlace bringsSnow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars” to the stage.
The fact that this song is older than she is will make you feel ancient.
Sterlace’s mission with this performance is to show herself.
Overall, the entire presentation felt confusing.
As was the slow clap the audience forced into the performance.
Sterlace tries to vocally elevate the song by moving into harmony.
Sadly, it shows a bit of her inability to control the non-main vocal line.
Sterlace’s story this season has been musical whiplash.
There is a future for her.
She just needs some love and care and proper guidance.
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Not all artists this season have experienced the complete story arc.
ForJeremy Beloate, some of his story was truncated.
So, the fact that he made it to the finale without full sequences in each performance is extraordinary.
It proves that there is something special inside.
And so, his first song selection is quite smart.
Singing “What the World Needs Now Is Love” byJackie DeShannonis the right song for this moment.
He brings a big performance to the finale stage.
It’s a performance where he seems at ease.
There’s a balance of theatricality with pop sensibility.
He offers a striking falsetto that makes you wonder why he never tapped into it sooner this season.
The entire performance is quite spectacular.
It’s our song that we just sing out when we hear it.
There’s something about the lyrics that touches us.
Jeremy Beloate taps into the lyrics for this performance, bringing a haunting ballad into his own world.
It’s a transformative rendition.
He allows his operatic tones to engage with the passion and emotion of the song.
The orchestrations had that perfect hint of theatricality.
Beloate has the voice.
Now,it’s a battle to determine if heISthe voice.
One mentor is giving future coach vibes!
The probability is slightly in his favor as he has two artists representing him.
But they’re not just any artists.
They are the best singers in this finale.
Let’s begin withShye.
Her message to music is just like that ABBA song.
“Thank You for the Music.”
In her performance, he takes on “One of Us” byJoan Osborne.
She even tries to work the crowd, though you could see her fear and trepidation.
But hey, you gotta give her credit for trying!
It’s a skill she can work on with the right mentor by her side.
Shye’s maturity is on full display in this performance.
This is her fight to win performance.
Perhaps there’s something about the One Direction boys that brings out the best in Shye.
When Michael Buble speaks about Shye, he states that she reminds him ofKelly Clarkson.
He’s also said on numerous occasions thatshe can be one of those one-name legends.Cher.Madonna.Adele.
Her deep tone is so sultry on this track.
She is a special artist.
She’s done everything she needs to do to knock off her teammate from a potential victory.
From day one,Sofronio Vasquez, has been the one to beat.
In this finale, Vasquez continues to absolutely dominate.
Music is a part of him.
It’s clear that is home for him.
If you’re looking for a perfect song for this moment, Sofronio Vasquez does it.
Singing “Unstoppable” bySia, it’s a star-defining performance.
Yes, he has some pitchy moments, an artist can’t be perfect.
His stage presence is remarkable.Sofronio Vasquez embodies the lyrics.He is a musical Superman.
To close out his tenure, Vasquez continues to dream with “A Million Dreams” fromThe Greatest Showman.
It’s not the other two go-two tracks from the film, which is more than welcome.
This performance shows his softer side.
It’s simply perfect.
He brings out a nature theatricality.
Dare I say, he’s a showman.
This is the song you want during the end credits of a movie.
When that choir comes out, Sofronio just sparkles.
He’s filled with hope, joy, and optimism proving that Sofrinio should be the winner.
Five singers gave their all, but only one can win.
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