Lindsey Pavao came full circle Monday night.

The Manteca native and contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” went back to her coffee shop roots by performing Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” for her semi-final performance – something that drew praise from each of the coaches polled and won her high praise from music site PopCrush.

Behind her shiny Takamine guitar, Pavao seemed comfortable and at home as she belted the lyrics to the indie ballad on a floor set that included two groups of people sitting at her feet not unlike the java joints that she cut her teeth on – the kinds of places where a Bon Iver tune would be right at home.

And she killed it.

With what has become an impressively different and often referenced unique style, the former bartender – who told the show that she doesn’t want to go back to that line of work – showed not only why she ended up on the popular program but why she has made it as far as she has.

If you’re reading this before 7 a.m. and you want to help the Sierra High grad move a step closer to the finals – giving her the chance to earn a contract with Universal Republic Records and a $100,000 prize – you can call 1-(855) 864-2307 or visit The Voice’s website to cast Internet ballots.

Because what would be cooler than seeing somebody that grew up in Manteca winning a competition like The Voice?

And she has the chops to do it.

Sure there’s stiff competition in front of her.

Teammate Chris Mann opened up the heavens with his version of “Ave Maria” in a return to his trademark operatic style. It impressed the coaches and likely anybody that saw it. He’s definitely Pavao’s toughest competition.

But the other three teams are stacked with talent as well.

Jamar Rogers – known as “The Comeback Kid” for his amazing life story and turnaround – has been a fan favorite since the beginning and wowed everybody with “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes.

The elephant in the room in terms of competitors remains Tony Lucca – the former Mouseketeer and independent recording artist that has crushed every song that he’s attempted throughout the season. His experience and his confidence make him a worthy opponent.

So will one of Manteca’s own end up taking home the top prize?

We’ll find out tonight when the coaches scores and the public’s votes are tabulated and announced.

She has proved that by tackling a range of alternative songs – putting her own spin on each of them – that she’s more than worthy of battling it out for a future in the music business.

Maybe the exposure was enough to put her in touch with a recording company willing to take her on as a client. Her performances that are available for download on iTunes – two weeks ago she was the top selling artist out of everyone on the show – are masterful.

Still, to go from a hopeful in a group of tens of thousands to one of the final contestants standing is an accomplishment in and of itself.

It’s been a treat to watch her compete over the last four months, and one can only hope that she walks away a winner so that the airy, breathy voice that America has fallen in love with doesn’t go away.

It’s a given that she has my vote.

Does she have yours?