Texarkana native Stephanie Rice won't move forward in "The Voice" after contestant Mark Isaiah was voted the winner during the instant save live vote at the end of Tuesday's episode.
Rice, who's lead singer for the band Colonial Blue and lives in Houston, made it to the Top 11 on "The Voice," impressing judges and winning fans with her powerful singing and artistic touch. Her personal story of overcoming a difficult past has also connected with fans.
During the instant save, both contestants sang impressively: Rice with the Julia Michaels song "Issues" and Isaiah with a rendition of Lukas Graham's "7 Years." Isaiah now moves on to the Top 10 and another live round.
On Monday night, Rice rocked out and showcased her guitar skills with The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes" after playing slower, more introspective numbers like "Every Breath You Take" and "White Flag" in recent weeks. She'd expressed a desire to show a different side to her singing. But she still ended up in the bottom two with Isaiah this week, according to the vote tally.
Rice worked with Alicia Keys on the show. Of that experience, Rice wrote on her Stephanie Rice Music Facebook page, "The things I've learned from you, both musically and spiritually, are things that I will cherish forever."
And to her fans, Rice remained upbeat after Tuesday's elimination, writing, "We have come a long way, and this is not the end. At all!! Do not be upset. I am not upset tonight. I am proud!"
Rice also vowed to return the love her fans have shown. "The belief from you, and the unwavering belief from Alicia Keys, has ignited a fire. This fire will not die. I love you all so much," wrote Rice, who's said she plans to go on the road to perform once she's done on "The Voice," including Texarkana.
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