It might not be the win she hoped for, but for 21-year-old Mara Justine of Galloway Township, N.J., her time on NBC's "The Voice," was something she will always remember.
"Everything from my coach's advice to learning how the curl the right side of my hair with my left hand, to vocal warmups to just all the wisdom that has been poured into me from million of people and kind comments from all the people rooting for me from my hometown and all over the world," she said when asked what she would she would remember from the experience.
Justine came in third place in the final round of "The Voice," on Tuesday night. She was coached by Niall Horan.
Huntley -- who was also coached by Horan -- was the overall winner crowned that evening.
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Even if she may have been disappointed, Justine took the news with a smile.
On the second night of the finale Justine performed "Wasted Time" by The Eagles.
During the first round of the final, Justine performed Adele's "Turning Tables."
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Last week during the semifinals, Justine dazzled America with a performance of the Chris Stapleton song "Parachute."
During that show, the Top 9 learned which five of them would be going on to the final. When Justine heard her name called, she celebrated and hugged her coach Niall Horan.
The Justine has been performing since she won a local competition at just 9-years-old.
During the blind auditions on "The Voice," Justine had all four judges turn their chairs while she sang "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," by Elton John.
Justine started on John Legend's team but the singer got stolen by coach Niall later on in the competition.
Justine spoke with Philly Live's Aunyea Lachelle about how she was feeling ahead of the finale.
"I'm feeling amazing," she said. "When they called my name, I cried so much. And I'm still in shock."
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