Anne Arundel County Singer Eliminated From 'The Voice' After Reaching Semifinals

SEVERNA PARK, MD — Severna Park singer Parijita Bastola was voted off "The Voice" on Tuesday night.

The 17-year-old performer captured the hearts of Anne Arundel County as she reached the semifinals of NBC's popular singing contest. Though Bastola did not advance to the finals, she caught the attention of national celebrities and local dignitaries during her journey.

Bastola, who was on John Legend's team, sang "Unstoppable" by Sia in the semifinals.

Eight performers took the stage for the semifinals on Monday evening. Fans then voted for their favorites. "The Voice" revealed the results during a live show Tuesday night.

The four singers with the most votes clinched a spot in the finals. The bottom four, including Bastola, each performed one more song for a chance at an "instant save." Viewers then had five minutes to vote on who should be the fifth finalist.

Bastola sang "Make You Feel My Love," written by Bob Dylan, for her last chance performance.

Bastola's teammate, Omar Jose Cardona, ultimately collected the most votes during the instant save. That earned Cardona a spot in the finals, and it sent Bastola home after her run to the semifinals.

The other four finalists are:

• bodie (Blake Shelton's team)
• Brayden Lape (Blake Shelton's team)
• Bryce Leatherwood (Blake Shelton's team)
• Morgan Myles (Camila Cabello's team)

Though Bastola did not make the finals, she made plenty of noise along the way.

Bastola sang "Scars to Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara last week. Cara messaged Bastola afterward to applaud her passionate cover and say her "voice is gorgeous."

Along with all the national attention, Bastola also garnered local praise.

The Baltimore Ravens wished Bastola luck on social media. Severna Park High School and Severna Park Middle School each posted messages of support on their digital marquees.

Bastola was the first person in her family born in the United States. Her family moved to the U.S. after political unrest in their native Nepal. Bastola's father came over first.

Immigration made it impossible for Bastola's older sister to join them, however. Bastola could only communicate with her sister by writing letters. Bastola's sister introduced her to soul and R&B music, inspiring her powerful and emotional style.

School musicals and choirs eventually led Bastola to a blues band. She has spent the past five years playing at restaurants and bars. Bastola also recently performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

The artist got her big break this September when she impressed "The Voice" judges during blind auditions.

In this phase of the show, contestants try out by singing a snippet of a song while the judges sit facing away from the performers. Judges, who also act as voice coaches, turn their chairs around if they want that singer on their team.

All four coaches turned around for Bastola as she sang "Jealous" by Labrinth. With her choice of coaches, Bastola decided to join Legend's team.

"The best Artists are able to bring the music of their culture and of their roots into the wider global landscape of music," Legend told Bastola after her audition. "I think your voice is that kind of transcendent voice."

The season 22 final performances air Monday at 8 p.m.

Fans can vote after the show at nbc.com/voicevote and on the show's mobile application. Viewers can vote up to 10 times per artist per email address.

"The Voice" will announce its winner Tuesday at 9 p.m. There will not be an instant save round during the finals.

All shows air live on NBC. Fans can stream the episodes the next day on Peacock.