EVANS CITY — While tonight's results of viewer voting for the five contestants remaining on NBC's “The Voice” will determine whether area vocalist Chris Jamison will move on or come home, he is a winner in the misty eyes of the 40-plus family and friends who gather each Monday night at John's Bar to watch him perform on the show.

Jamison's parents, Bryan and Michelle, are Butler natives who live in Ross Township. In Butler County, the 20-year-old has family and friends from Slippery Rock to Evans City.

The group gathers in the dining room at John's, where they have a bite to eat and maybe a beer or two before “The Voice” begins at 9 p.m.

The room is outfitted with a huge screen, projector and sound system courtesy of Evans City Police Chief Joe McCombs, who is also a disc jockey.

As the huge grilled sandwiches and chicken wings are served up, the group, many sporting “Team Chris” T-shirts, chatter excitedly about Chris' talent, passion and humility.

“I remember Thanksgiving dinner when he was 5 or 6. He would always belt out a tune,” said his uncle, Frank Stanko of Fombell. “My mom would say, 'Sing it again, Chris!' After the 20th time, I said 'Listen, quit asking that kid to sing.'”

Stanko visited Chris last week in Los Angeles, and was in the audience at Universal Studios when he sang “Georgia on my Mind” during last week's episode of “The Voice.”

“It was very exciting from start to finish,” Stanko said of his trip to California.

Jamison's younger sister, Julea, also watched at John's Bar on Monday night. The North Hills Middle School student also recalled her big brother singing constantly as he grew up.

“He sang so much, it was really annoying,” a beaming Julea said, “but I guess it was all worth it. It's so amazing and cool watching him on TV.”

Jamison's grandmother, Joanne Jamison, said her grandson was in school musicals in the North Hills School District, performed with the NorthStar Kids, and formed a band as a student at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

She shared her feelings of pride with him on Wednesday at a huge homecoming event held for Jamison at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Jamison, accompanied by his band, gave a concert at the Consol Energy Center later that night.

“And through it all, he has remained very humble,” Joanne Jamison said. “He's very appreciative of everyone's votes and the support he's gotten from the viewers.”

Ed Kosich, owner of John's Bar, said he has known the Evans City branch of the Jamison family for 30 years. He also is thrilled with Chris' success on “The Voice.”

“It couldn't be any better,” Kosich said. “The Jamison family is a great family.”

Friends who filled the dining room echoed Kosich's sentiments on Monday night.

“I'm supporting a good boy,” said family friend Michelle Ramage of Evans City. “(The Jamisons) are good people”

Kathy Hogg of Slippery Rock, who is also a friend of the family, waited excitedly for Chris' two songs.

“It's great,” she said. “They are such a nice family. And this is a great opportunity for Chris.”

All in attendance watched Jamison's four competitors closely, and quietly commented on each performance. There were no words of vitriol or mean spiritedness for the four other contestants.

Cheers and applause erupted during both of Jamison's performances, the vignette about his triumphant return to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, and each time his name was mentioned or face shown.

The four coaches on “The Voice,” all of whom are successful recording artists, had praise for Jamison after he sang his selections, “Sugar” by Maroon Five and the bluesy Bruno Mars ballad, “When I Was Your Man.”

On the latter tune, Jamison ended with a dramatic high note in his renowned and soaring falsetto, which elicited an excited cheer from the wet-eyed crowd at John's Bar.

“I'm sure anyone back in Pittsburgh who saw this show, they are still standing on their feet for you,“ said coach Pharrell Williams.

Jamison's aunt, Kelly Sommerville of Butler, said in the unlikely event that her nephew ends up in the bottom two vote-getters on Tuesday night, when another episode of “The Voice” reveals the vote totals for each singer, viewers can Tweet their votes to help Jamison stay on the show in a wildcard bid.

But she was convinced that wouldn't be the case after Jamison's flawless performances on Monday night.

“He's done an awesome job,” Sommerville said. “We are so proud of him that he's made it so far and done so well.”