The Voice Season 23: Blake Shelton Bids Farewell as New Coaches Join, Kelly Clarkson Returns
Are you ready to turn your chairs again? The Voice is back, and it’s bringing some major changes! Season 23 of the Emmy-winning musical competition series premiered on March 6, 2023, with new coaches, familiar faces, and one big goodbye. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest season of The Voice.
Blake Shelton Bids Farewell to The Voice
After 12 years, Blake Shelton, the country star who has been a coach on The Voice since the beginning, has announced that he will be leaving the show after season 23. Shelton has won nine times and has coached 15 artists whose songs have hit No. 1 on the iTunes top songs chart. In a statement, Shelton said, “This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me.”
New Coaches Join the Show
The Voice welcomes Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan as new coaches in season 23. Chance is a talented multi-hyphenate who has done some vocalizing in the past, and Niall got his start on The X Factor as part of a little group called One Direction. They are ready to turn their chairs and find the next winner of The Voice.
Kelly Clarkson Returns to The Voice
After skipping season 22, Kelly Clarkson returns to The Voice as a coach in season 23. Kelly previously served as a coach for seasons 14-21. Her return comes on the heels of her season 21 win with the sibling trio Girl Named Tom.
Reba McEntire Joins as a Mega Mentor
Country music legend Reba McEntire joins season 23 of The Voice as a “mega mentor” during the Knockout rounds. This will be a full circle moment for McEntire, who hosted the first season of the television show “Nashville Star” that helped launch The Voice’s original coach Blake Shelton’s career.
The Blind Auditions
As usual, the first rounds of The Voice are blind auditions, where the coaches select singers based solely on their voice. This year’s auditions feature some talented young singers with unique styles.
Grace West
From Team Blake, this powerful singer from Utah has a soulful voice and a fearless approach to music.
D. Smooth
D. Smooth from Louisiana, with Team Kelly, has a voice that will make you hit the turn button.
Gina Miles
Gina Miles is an 18-year-old singer from Paxton, Illinois, who is on Team Niall. She first became interested in music at 14 years old by helping her father, who was a DJ, set up his equipment for performances.
Sorelle
This team from Ohio is actually sisters Mila and Marli Berlin, and they go by the name Sorelle, which means sisters in Italian. They’re on Team Chance, and their harmonizing voices are something to behold.
Noivas
Noivas is a Brazilian a cappella group featuring five talented vocalists. They are on Team Blake and offer a fresh take on popular songs.
The Battles Round
In the battle rounds, the coaches pit their singers against each other in head-to-head performances, selecting one to move on to the next round.
The Knockouts Round
The knockout rounds are where the coaches select their strongest performers to move on to the live show stage of the competition.
The Live Shows
The final stage of the competition, the live shows, allows the viewers to vote for their favorite singers and play a role in determining who will be crowned the next winner of The Voice.
Conclusion
As The Voice enters its 23rd season, it continues to bring talented singers to the forefront and offer them a chance to make their dreams come true. With new coaches, a legendary mega mentor, and some fresh new voices, there is sure to be plenty of excitement this season!
FAQs
1. Who are the new coaches in The Voice season 23?
Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan join as new coaches this season.
2. Is Kelly Clarkson returning to The Voice in season 23?
Yes, Kelly Clarkson is returning as a coach in season 23.
3. Who is leaving The Voice after season 23?
Blake Shelton has announced that he will be leaving The Voice after season 23.
4. Who is the “mega mentor” in The Voice season 23?
Country music legend Reba McEntire joins as a “mega mentor” in season 23.
5. Who won The Voice season 23?
Gina Miles from Team Niall is crowned the winner of The Voice season 23.
