“The Voice” has now reached the finale — and for the first time all season, the contestants are singing live.
On Monday night, the competition’s top six performed two songs — one contemporary, one classic — for a shot at becoming the Season 28 champion.
Here’s an overview of the performances — and how to vote.
Dek of Hearts — Team Niall Horan
At the start of Monday’s episode, host Carson Daly revealed that the country-pop trio Dek of Hearts was one of two acts to make the finale thanks to viewers at home.
The Nashville-based musicians then took the stage for their first live performance on “The Voice” with a rendition of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark.”
The energetic performance opened up the live finale and had all of the coaches excited.
Country music star Reba McEntire said the group “knocked it out of the ballpark.”
Niall Horan, the trio’s coach, was under the weather and on vocal rest, but still complimented the singers and praised their consistency throughout the season.
“What a way to start the finale of ‘The Voice,’” he said.
For their second performance in the finale, Dek of Hearts’ pushed through a production issue at the start and allowed their three-part harmonies to shine through in a rendition of James Bay’s “Let It Go.”
Horan noted that a production glitch would typically shake a lot of artists and praised them for handling it so professionally and delivering a great performance.
The former One Direction star then encouraged viewers to vote once more for Dek of Hearts so the group could become the Season 28 champion.
Max Chambers — Team Michael Buble
At 14, Chambers is the youngest remaining competitor on Season 28. But his performances throughout the season have revealed an old soul as he’s taken on classics from artists including Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke.
Now, in somewhat of a departure from the season, Chambers performed “Your Way’s Better” from Christian artist Forrest Frank — a choice his coach, Michael Buble, described as “bold.”
“It’s bold to be open about your faith,“ Buble told the teenager. ”Do you know how many people who are watching at home that might be shy to share theirs, and the fact that you just did that, it’s amazing.”
Chambers took on the Whitney Houston classic “One Moment In Time” for his second performance, and Buble was all smiles.
Ahead of the performance, Buble noted that Chambers deserves to become the youngest winner in the show’s history.
“I feel just so blessed not just for myself but for honestly all of America to get in this early on the ride that is going to be your life,” he said following the performance. “You are a beautiful human being, Max. You’re a great kid and you’re a star.”
Aubrey Nicole — Team Reba McEntire
As a one-chair turn, 20-year-old Aubrey Nicole is the dark horse of the competition.
Throughout her time on the show, the singer from Pennsylvania has made her coach, Reba McEntire, emotional with her performances.
“I think she’s got a great chance of making it big in the country music business,” McEntire said ahead of Nicole’s finale performances.
Nicole sang country artist Cody Johnson’s “‘Til You Can’t” for her first number — a rendition that Snoop Dogg called one of her greatest performances on the show.
“You deserve to be here,” he said. “You are phenomenal.”
“I couldn’t be more proud,” McEntire added.
Nicole made somewhat of a risky move for her second performance, taking on “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” — a song McEntire covered in her career and is well known for).
Following the performance, McEntire shared her connection to the song and then praised Nicole.
“Look what you’re doing with it,” she said with a smile.
Jazz McKenzie — Team Michael Buble
Jazz McKenzie, a 31-year-old singer from Alabama, was Michael Buble’s No. 1 pick for the Season 28 finale.
“She has one of the most unique and special voices that I’ve ever heard,” Buble said ahead of McKenzie’s finale performances.
For her first number, McKenzie took on Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now).”
Buble, who won’t be returning as a coach for Season 29, had high praise for McKenzie.
“What a way to go,” he said. “I love you. You are perfect.”
Earlier in the season, McKenzie performed a soulful/gospel-esque rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” For her second appearance in the finale, she again delivered a popular song with another stylistic twist.
McKenzie brought her own soulful style to Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” — a rendition that had both Buble and Snoop Dogg visibly emotional.
“You touched my heart, Jazz,” Snoop Dogg said.
“I love you,” Buble added, too emotional to say much of anything else.
Aiden Ross — Team Niall Horan
Aiden Ross was Horan’s No. 1 pick for the Season 28 finale.
Following his performance of “JVKE’s ”golden" hour in the finale, Horan continued to be in awe of the 20-year-old singer from Texas.
“I don’t know whether to laugh or cry,” he said. “This guy is beyond talented. It is absolutely insane. I am so proud of you.”
Ross closed out the finale with a stylistic twist on ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All.”
Before the performance, Horan called Ross the “best singer in the competition” and said he could “easily win this.”
Following Ross’ live performance near the end of the episode, there wasn’t much time for the coaches to offer feedback.
But Horan quickly got in some praise.
“I am so, so proud of you,” he said. “That was absolutely incredible.”
Ralph Edwards — Team Snoop Dogg
Before making it on this season of “The Voice,” Ralph Edwards, a soul singer from Fresno, California, had tried out a staggering 11 times.
“Twelfth time’s the charm,” he said with a laugh while chatting with Snoop Dogg ahead of the finale.
Edwards performed the Foreigner classic “I Want to Know What Love Is” for his first finale performance — a rendition that made Snoop Dogg emotional.
“Thank you,” Snoop Dogg said while choking back tears. “I love the fact that you never gave up and you’re still here.”
Following Edwards’ second performance, a rendition of Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven,” Snoop Dogg called the singer “the complete package.”
How to vote for ‘The Voice’ Season 28 finale
Viewers have two ways of voting for their favorite singer:
- Online at voice.vote.nbc.com
- Through the official “Voice” app
The voting window closes Dec. 16 at 5 a.m. MST.
What time is ‘The Voice’ Season 28 finale?
“The Voice” Season 28 finale airs Dec. 16 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. MST on NBC. The winner will be revealed at the end of the two-hour episode.