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Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper are honing their teams on season 23 of !The Playoffs kicked off this week, as each coach sought to trim down their team roster after impressive performances — narrowing their teams from five singer to just two. From powerful soul singers to old-school country crooners, to talented young stars, this season has a little bit of everything, and the coaches are ready to do battle to make sure the best performers get to make their mark on stage.ET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be on the show for Blake's final season.«I texted him,» Kelly shared. «If he was gonna do a last season, I wanted to make sure I was there.»However, the talk show host insisted that she won't be letting nostalgia affect her competitive nature.«If [Blake] wins, I am very happy for him, because that is super cool to win on the last season and he's literally the show, from its conception,» she conceded.
«But, like, I'm not, like, rooting for him to win. I'll be happy for him if he does, but I'm obviously trying to win myself.»Check out the full list of season 23 competitors below and watch all of their Blind Auditions! Neil Salsich airs Mondays at 8 p.m.
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Reba McEntire thinks she’s joining ‘The Voice’ at the “perfect” time.
Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper are honing their teams on season 23 of !The Top 8 singers took the stage for the live semifinals on Monday, and viewers voted live to winnow the field down to the Top 5.From powerful soul singers to old-school country crooners, to talented young stars, this season has had a little bit of everything, and the coaches are ready to do battle in next week's two-part finale to make sure the best performers get to make their mark on stage.ET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be on the show for Blake's final season.«I texted him,» Kelly shared. «If he was gonna do a last season, I wanted to make sure I was there.»However, the talk show host insisted that she won't be letting nostalgia affect her competitive nature.«If [Blake] wins, I am very happy for him, because that is super cool to win on the last season and he's literally the show, from its conception,» she conceded.
The season 23 finale for The Voice will air next week and the Top 5 contestants have been revealed!
is coming to an end — will he score one more victory before he says goodbye to the NBC singing competition?Monday night sees the Top 8 performers take the stage in the season 23 semifinals, and for the first time all season, it's up to viewers to vote live for same-night results!Coaches Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan are able to offer critiques during the live shows, but the final competitors will be determined by the viewers. Following the semifinal performances, voting will be open to see which singers make it to next week's finale, with the Top 5 announced at the end of the show.Fans can vote for their favorite artist, starting Monday night at 5 p.m.
It's Blake Shelton's last season on — and he's hoping to go out with a big win!The country star got one step closer to his 10th victory on Monday, as his last-ever country singer, 19-year-old Grace West, took the stage with a powerful rendition of "'Til I Can Make It On My Own" by Tammy Wynette, a first for the show.«Unbelievable,» Blake praised. «There's a reason that no one's ever done that song on this show.
Reba McEntire couldn't be more excited to be officially joining as a season 24 coach!NBC announced on Monday that the country music legend will officially be stepping in for departing coach Blake Shelton for the next season of the long-running singing competition, set to premiere this fall.Reba will draw from her iconic career as she shares her expertise with hopeful up-and-comers, joining veteran coach John Legend and returning coaches Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani.The news comes after Reba served as the celebrity Mega Mentor for season 23, advising Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches -- Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Niall and Chance the Rapper -- and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with Reba at live semifinals on Monday night, where the singer and actress shared why now was the «perfect» time for her to join the show — after turning it down when was first in development in 2011.«The first time I ever heard of I saw the tape from Holland's [version of the show],» she recalled. «They asked me to do it, and I turned it down.»«But I think timing is everything,» Reba added.
coaches all season — and Monday's semifinal performance was no different!The Team Chance group brought their show-stopping harmonies to the stage as they performed Alicia Keys' 'Fallin'" — a rendition that had their coach wowed even in rehearsals.«I think Sorelle is gonna be very impactful in the industry,» Chance praised as he sat down with the trio. «I think people are gonna connect with this a lot.»Following their stunning performance, completed with perfect-coordinated choreography, Chance and his fellow coaches gave the trio a standing ovation, once again praising their unique sound and super-tight dynamic.«That was incredible!» Kelly Clarkson praised.
— but you'd never know it from his show-stopping performances!The 15-year-old singer took the stage for his first live performance during Monday's semifinals and thrilled the crowd and coaches with his performance of Billy Joel's «Vienna,» starting on the piano before he took center stage to belt the sentimental ballad.Coach Niall Horan had nothing but praise for Ryley's performance, noting how much confidence it takes to sing and play piano on live television.«This kid is just off the charts. He's here for a reason,» Niall raved.
Kelly Clarkson during Monday's semifinals and welcomed newly-announced coach Reba Entire to the show with one of her own songs.Holly took the stage with stripped-down performance of Reba's single «Rumor Has It» that brought her coach to her feet.«I didn't think it could get better than all the rehearsals,» Kelly raced. «You're so gifted.
Niall Horan's secret weapon in 's season 23 semifinals!The talented 19-year-old singer took the stage for her first live performance on Monday, and wowed the coaches and audience with her stunning and soulful rendition of the Kodaline ballad «All I Want.»«It's just insane the person that you've become throughout this show,» Niall raved. «You strode around that stage tonight like you owned the place.
Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to after 23 seasons — but he couldn't be more thrilled about his replacement!NBC announced on Monday that country music legend Reba McEntire will officially be stepping in for the departing coach in the next season of the long-running singing competition, set to premiere this fall.Reba will draw from her iconic career as she shares her expertise with hopeful up-and-comers, joining veteran coach John Legend and returning coaches Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani.When ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with Blake ahead of live semifinals on Monday, he shared how excited he was to have Reba taking over his coveted spinning chair."[There's] no one better than Reba, honestly," he raved. «To be honest, and I don't mean this as a dig to anybody, I'm shocked that they got her.
is coming to an end — will he score one more victory before he says goodbye to the NBC singing competition?Monday night sees the Top 8 performers take the stage in the season 23 semifinals, and for the first time all season, it's up to viewers to vote!Coaches Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan are able to offer critiques during the live shows, but the final competitors will be determined by the viewers. Following the semifinal performances, voting will be open to see which singers make it to next week's finale.Fans can vote for their favorite artist, starting Monday night at 5 p.m.
Reba McEntire will take a seat in one of the red chairs as a coach for Season 24 of NBC’s Emmy Award- winning musical competition series “The Voice” airing this fall. The country superstar, multimedia entertainment mogul and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, who served as a mentor in Season 23, will join returning coaches John Legend, Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani.The announcement was made during NBC’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Monday.“The Voice” is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros.
replace longtime coach Blake Shelton, 46, as the NBC singing competition’s resident country star. “There’s a new Coach in town! See you all this Fall!” she tweeted on Monday.
BreAnna Bell After serving as Season 23’s mega mentor on “The Voice,” Reba McEntire is officially returning to Season 24 as a coach. The announcement was confirmed at NBCU’s upfront presentation on Monday. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee joins veteran coach John Legend and returning coaches Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani. Season 23 returns on Monday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour semi-final. The top 8 artists will face off live for the first time in front of coaches for their chance at a spot in the finale. Viewers will vote for their favorite artist in real time, and the results will be revealed at the end of the show.
Reba McEntire is staking her claim on one of 's iconic spinning red chairs! On Monday, NBC announced that the country music legend has signed on as a coach for season 24 of the reality competition series. Reba will draw from her iconic career as she shares her expertise with hopeful up-and-comers, joining veteran coach John Legend and returning coaches Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani.The news comes after Reba began her stint as the Mega Mentor for season 23, advising Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches -- Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan -- and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds. Reba made her first appearance last month and will continue her run with the beloved competition in the next season.It's a full-circle moment for Reba — who not only served as Blake's Battle Round Advisor during the singing competition's very first season back in 2011 but previously revealed that she'd turned down an offer to become a coach on before it debuted.In February, Reba told ET that after she turned down the offer as the show was being shopped around, the producers turned to Blake — who stayed with the show for over 12 years.
Blake Shelton's last season on, and you know his old frenemy, Adam Levine, couldn't let him go without saying goodbye!Levine and Maroon 5 will take the stage for the second night of the singing competition's two-part finale on Tuesday, May 23. The band will perform their newly announced single, «Middle Ground» — out May 19 — with the song's music video debuting the same day. Blake and Adam coached together for 's first 16 seasons, and had some legendary spats over the years.
is narrowing down the talented pool of contestants for next week's live semifinals, and during Monday's Playoff Rounds, Gina Miles gave an unforgettable performance!The 19-year-old Team Niall singer took the stage with a pitch-perfect performance of Chris Isaak's «Wicked Game» that had even Blake Shelton leaping out of his seat to sing her praises to Niall.«If you don't put her through, you are not only fired from this show, but you are not my son anymore!» he told Gina's coach, before telling Gina her performance was «my favorite thing I've heard in a long time.»«I didn't know that you had that much control of your lower register!» Chance the Rapper marveled, praising the young singer's vocal skills. «It was amazing! What am I supposed to say?»Niall agreed, telling Gina it was «by far your best performance.»«I still have goosebumps… you absolutely nailed it,» he added.«She might win the show!» Kelly Clarkson raved.And Gina will get her chance to try, as Niall selected her as one of his two team members who will represent his team in the live semifinals, which kick off next Monday!ET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be part of Blake's final season on «I texted him,» Kelly shared.
Niall Horan doesn't play favorites on, but during Monday's Playoff Rounds, he admitted that he sees his younger self in Ryley Tate Wilson, the 15-year-old phenom who wowed the coaches once again with his cover of Billie Eilish's «When the Party's Over.»«Fifteen years old, put that in your minds for a minute,» he told the crowd, who gave Ryley a standing ovation alongside all four coaches. «I remember being on a show, with all the lights and the cameras — it's not easy.»«But Ryley's mature beyond his years,» Niall added of the young singer, whom he's nicknamed «Future Boy,» «and he puts in performances like someone who's been doing it for 20, and smashes it every single time.