Two Louisiana singers have battled their teammates and knocked out competitors, singing country, pop and alternative hits and securing their spot in the Top 12 on "The Voice."

Now, Zoe Levert of New Orleans and Mandeville native Karen Waldrup need your votes to stay on the show.

Levert and Waldrup each performed live on the NBC singing competition Monday night.

Levert, who is on John Legend's team, sang "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan (and covered by Olivia Rodrigo).

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