In the past, the Voice finals have consisted of 4 people- one for each coach. This season, it will be 3 people, as chosen by America. I am thrilled with America’s choices.

If I have a favorite, it is Nicholas David. I love that he’s not your standard pop music competition show fodder. But truth is, I will be happy regardless of who wins this year. All three contestants are fabulous.

I loved that this season we have seen all of last season’s finalists and know they each have record deals. That may be my favorite thing about The Voice.

Starting with the caveat that all four singers who made it to the Voice semi-finals are incredibly talented and have the ability to do great things, Trevin was once again the weakest link. I think part of it was song choice. I love Wind Beneath My Wings, but he did not do anything with it to stand out. Less than 5 minutes after watching the performance, I had forgotten it.

Nicholas David, singing to his family, was powerful and tear inducing. Both Cassaddee and Terry brought their styles to the songs they sang. Looking forward to next week’s final performances.

It is down to CeeLo and Blake. I was not surprised by Melanie going home. She’s a talented young girl, but she’s more suited to indie pursuits than pop stardom. I was stunned by Amanda going home.

Mind you, all of the top 6 are incredibly talented, so I’m not saying Amanda deserved it more than Nicholas or anyone else. However, she is an attractive woman with a powerful voice. Nicholas is a middle aged, kind of funny looking guy, whose style is not quite mainstream. I am thrilled he’s still in the competition, but sad to see Amanda go.

It was a night of really strong performances. With each singer getting 2 songs, it’s not uncommon for people to have one good song and one okay song, but last night everyone was really consistent.

This should be the end of the road for Melanie. Last night wasn’t one of her strongest to begin with, and I just don’t’ think she has the fan base to pull her through.

I also didn’t think Trevin had a good night. The judges thought otherwise, though, and I honestly can’t imagine him going.

So tonight it will be Melanie and ??? going home.

The moment they mentioned that Terry had hit number one on the iTunes rock charts, I knew he wasn’t going home. Dez did, and so did Cody, finally. I have mixed feelings about Cody going home now. Considering I’ve thought he needed to go home a number of times before this, it was time. But I do feel bad about it happening after what was a really good performance of a difficult song.

Melanie remains the last of the coach’s saves standing, and she’s been killing it, as has Cassadee- someone I didn’t even think would make the top 12.

Last night’s live performances were not as solid as they were a week ago, but it’s still hard to determine who’s going home. Cody, who you know hasn’t been my favorite, turned in a really good performance- of a Queen song no less. Amanda rocked the opening performance. Nicholas continues to rule in his wheelhouse. Cassadee and Melanie were both very strong.

Dez had the worse performance of the night (goodbye Team Christina?). Trevin wasn’t strong, and Terry’s beginning to feel like a one trick pony (all his performances sound the same). My guesses for going home- Dez and Terry.

While I still don’t think Cody is a great singer, his Monday performance was lively, and obviously, there’s a large segment ofAmericathat thinks differently about him than I do.

Sylvia had the unlucky job of opening the show, and though the coaches thought she was great, it was the least memorable performance, so her leaving, while I think it may have been too soon, wasn’t surprising.

As forBryan, all I can think of was that his performance was low key, and maybe people feel he’s a not quite as good version of Tony, Adam’s finalist last season.