Because there are only 6 singing acts still standing on “The Voice” - including former Ann Arborite Michelle Chamuel - there were a couple of changes announced on Monday night’s episode: instead of hearing one new song from each act during the show, they each performed 2 songs: one chosen by the artist(s), and one chosen by the coach; and while in recent weeks, the 2 “Voice” contestants earning the fewest viewer votes have been eliminated each Tuesday, this week, only 1 contestant will be sent home.

While you can never make guarantees, it sure doesn’t look like Chamuel will be anywhere close to the bottom, thanks to her performances of Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know” (Usher’s choice) and Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble” (Chamuel’s choice) on Monday.

In the segment focused on Chamuel's preparations for singing the Keane song, Usher told her, “We should continue to do this, regardless. I really am invested in you as an artist.”

Plus, during another pre-performance interview, Usher said, “I don’t feel like a coach anymore, man, I feel like a friend.”

“I trust Usher,” said Chamuel. “He’s picked incredible songs that I feel very connected to.”

Here’s Chamuel’s performance of “Somewhere Only We Know.”

Shakira said she thought Chamuel and Usher were a “perfect fit,” saying, “You have made so much progress with him.”

Adam Levine praised Chamuel for “carving out your own spot in the universe. I think that’s the sign of a really great artist is when you see them carve out their own spot and exist there, by themselves. That’s beautiful.”

Usher said, “It showed depth. It definitely showed your vocal ability and many different ways of using your tone.”

Later in the show, a segment showcased Chamuel’s rehearsals for “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and during an interview, Chamuel explained her song choice by saying, “Taylor Swift is amazing, and I think it would be cool to show how I can fit into the top 40 or straight up pop.”

Then Usher said that there was a surprise at Chamuel's rehearsal, and that “things like this happen on Team Usher.”

Check out the surprise, and Chamuel’s reaction, in this clip.

“Singing a Taylor Swift song to Taylor Swift is crazy,” Chamuel said in an interview.

“That was so emotional,” Swift told Chamuel after hearing a run-through of the song. “All the vocal runs are just amazing.”

“If Taylor Swift loved it, I know America will, too,” said Usher.

Here’s Chamuel’s fantastic live performance of the song. You might want have a fire extinguisher at hand, because this rendition is a full-out scorcher.

The "Voice" audience went absolutely bonkers after the song ended, with an extended ovation that left Levine nearly speechless. “I don’t need to say anything. Listen to these guys. It’s unbelievable. Stop it, already.”

Blake Shelton looked toward Usher and said, “I’m so freakin’ jealous right now.”

Usher said, “At the base of all Taylor Swift’s songs is an incredible emotion, and an opportunity to be able to connect with something real. And that’s what this performance was about.”

Fans can vote for Chamuel up to 10 times through "The Voice"'s website, or by calling 1-855-VOICE-02, or texting 2 to 8642, until Tuesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Tuesday night's episode of "The Voice" will reveal which 1 of the remaining 6 contestants are eliminated from the competition, by way of earning the fewest votes.

Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.