Well, this wasn't the ending we were hoping for. But don't count Evan James out just yet.

The Michigan State University student who's been making us proud on NBC's The Voice faced his toughest test yet Monday night (November 2), as the show introduced something called "Cut Week."

MSU's Evan James was eliminated Monday night from Season 30 of NBC's "The Voice." Or was he? America could bring him back. Photo via Facebook (The Voice)
MSU's Evan James was eliminated Monday night from Season 30 of NBC's "The Voice." Or was he? America could bring him back. Photo via Facebook (The Voice)

And they're not kidding about the cutting.

Evan James Faces Elimination During 'The Voice' Cut Week

Coach Adam Levine sent Lexi Stephens and Connor Closs directly to the live shows, leaving five other members of Team Adam to battle for one remaining spot.

Evan went all in, delivering a gritty, powerful performance of Chris Stapleton's "Midnight Train to Memphis." He belted it out with the kind of confidence we've come to expect from him, and it was pretty darn impressive.

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How Evan James Can Return to 'The Voice' Top 13

Normally, that would mean the end of the road.

Not this time.

This season, The Voice is letting America bring back ONE eliminated artist from any of the four teams, creating a Top 13 for next week's live shows.

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And I'd sure love to see that spot go to Evan.

I've been pulling for this kid since I met him last year at Hidden Creek Farms in Charlotte. I even loaned him my Jeep. He returned it with a full tank of gas, which tells you something about the guy.

How to Vote for Evan James on 'The Voice'

Now he could use a little help from us.

Voting opens Monday, November 2, at 10:55 p.m. Eastern and closes Tuesday, November 3, at 3 a.m. To vote for Evan, text EVAN JAMES to 22854 during the voting window.

Come on, Mid-Michigan. Let's see if we can get our guy back on that stage.

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