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

For Agree For 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 crowned the new winner. Each artist performed twice in the episode – a ballad and an uptempo number. Viewers have until 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday to cast their vote for their favorite singer or about .

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

How did the top 5 finalists fare in the final phase? Let’s find out…

Danny Joseph (Team Reba)

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

Joseph went for a classic rock vibe for his final two songs, both of which matched his dark vocals and showcased his impressive guitar playing skills. Throughout the season, the British rocker has remained true to his identity – always adding his own unique touch to each song and making them his own.

His Amy Winehouse cover was a prime example of Joseph adding something new to the R&B/pop classic, including a standout guitar solo. Reba McEntire said the performance showcased “a different sound” that the audience had never heard from him before and encouraged audience members to cast their 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 what someone sounds like, it’s about what they make you.” feel – and the theater singer succeeded brilliantly and moved Snoop to tears (again). Both of Beloate’s finale performances were passionate and theatrical, perfectly showcasing his Broadway-ready vocals.

His best rendition was his stunning, slowed-down cover of Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own,” which captivated the coaching judges. “It’s so powerful what you do,” Stefani said in disbelief, while 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 gave goosebumps with her stellar performance of Joan Osborne’s 1995 classic and followed it up with an equally powerful production of an emotional ballad from Harry Styles.

From the beginning, Bublé has always cited Shye’s distinctive vocal style as her secret weapon. There is power in knowing who owns a voice the moment a song begins, what Shye believes represented. Bublé called Shye “the truth” earlier in the season for her vocal tenacity and reiterated that point in Monday’s episode: “You are the truth. You are the real deal. This must continue because we need to be heard. You just do that.”

Sydney Sterlace (Team Gwen)

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

The youngest Agree At 16 years old, Sterlace competed in this season and proved that age is just a number. After comparing Stefani Sterlace to Olivia Rodrigo for her pop tendencies with an alternative twist, the teen singer’s two performances showed how much she has grown in a short period of time. “You make my dream come true,” Stefani said after her Gracie Abrams cover, praising her natural singing talent.

It was Sterlace’s second performance of the popular 2006 ballad “Snow Patrol,” which left McEntire in awe of her bright future. “Little eyes will be watching you,” the country star said. “You have a powerful voice, not just in singing, but in what can help someone (in life)..” Stefani was visibly nervous and told Sterlace that she could use her “beautiful,” “angelic” voice in a situation mastered a difficult song with great pressure.

Sofronio Vasquez (Team Bublé)

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

Vasquez saved his best performances for The voice finale, and to conclude his experience he chose two winning songs: first a Sia cover, followed by a crowd-favorite ballad by The greatest showman. Bublé admitted that the song selection was risky, but that it could bring the “biggest payoff.”

The Filipino singer’s first performance elicited the loudest reaction from the audience, while his last appearance on stage served as an exclamation point Agree Trip. Snoop called Vasquez’s near-perfect cover of “A Million Dreams” one of the “best performances I’ve ever seen.” Bublé, who has been a fan of Vasquez since the Blind Auditions, gave his singer the ultimate vote of confidence when he said he had accomplished everything he set out to do The voice to do.

A look at the finale

That’s it! A singer receives the coveted title The voice champion in the final episode of the season on Tuesday. Will it be rocker Danny Joseph, Broadway star Jeremy Beloate, teenage phenom Sydney Sterlace, soulful crooner Shye or Filipino powerhouse Sofronio Vasquez? Is Team Bublé the ones to beat? We’ll find out who America chose in less than 24 hours.

And don’t forget that a number of notable 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 on Tuesday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.