It's time to start counting down the days, because we're about to get an entirely new season of The Voice!
Season 25 of the NBC competition series proved to be a celebration of music, as folks watched aspiring artists compete for the coveted title. Week after week, viewers watched Reba McEntire, John Legend, Dan + Shay and Chance the Rapper coach their teams to the finals, with incredible performances sung throughout. In the end, Reba proved to be the winning coach, as her team member Asher HaVon came out victorious and won the entire installment.
But with each season comes a new batch of musicians, and new coaches to help them rise to the top. With The Voice season 26 airing in just a few days, here's what you need to know ahead of the premiere:
Is there going to be a season 26 of The Voice?
It's time to do some vocal warm-ups, because The Voice is officially coming back for season 26!
The news of the hit NBC series returning for an all-new season came in mid-May, with NBC Insider being the first to make the announcement. What's more, Deadline confirmed the news while also revealing the show would be back on the air during the fall 2024-2025 TV season, with new coaches joining seasoned pros as the mentors for The Voice season 26.
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Is there a release date for The Voice season 26?
Mark your calendars, because The Voice season 26 will premiere on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET. on NBC.
The Voice dropped the news on Instagram on July 11, with a behind-the-scenes clip of
Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé posing for photos backstage. The group looked thrilled to be working together, and the show's social team capitalized on that."Let’s give it up for THE dream team @michaelbuble, @reba, @snoopdogg, and @gwenstefani! 🌟," read the caption. "#TheVoice premieres September 23 on @nbc and streaming on @peacock."
Who will be the coaches of The Voice season 26?
Thanks to a surprise reveal from The Voice's Instagram on May 26, folks will get to see Reba and Gwen welcome Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé as the official coaches for season 26.
"Pass the excitement for your Season 26 Coaches of #TheVoice: @reba, @gwenstefani, @snoopdogg & @michaelbuble!!!" read the caption on May 13.
Here's a quick l0ok at the stats of each coach set to mentor the aspiring artists this season:
- Back for her third season running, Reba McEntire comes into The Voice season 26 as the show's current winner. Previously a coach in seasons 24 and 25, her former team member Asher HaVon won The Voice in May 2024.
- After taking time off from The Voice for season 25, Gwen Stefani returns to try her hand at becoming this year's winning coach. She previously was a coach for seasons 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, 22 and 24, and she won season 19 with Carter Rubin.
- His first time sitting in the red chair, Snoop Dogg comes with over 30 years in the music industry starting from the 1993 release of his debut album Doggystyle. He's also no novice on The Voice, as he appeared on the show's season 20 as the Mega Mentor.
- Making his debut as a coach, Michael Bublé got his start in Hollywood with his 2003 self-titled album. He's since earned five Grammy awards and other accolades, and he made his The Voice debut in season 3 as a Team Advisor for Blake Shelton during the Battle rounds.
What can viewers expect from The Voice season 26?
Reba has some thoughts about the upcoming season, including what it will take for her to turn her chair for a contestant.
In a promo posted on The Voice's Instagram on September 17, folks got a taste of what the country superstar is excited for during her third season as a coach. As she explained to the cameras, all it takes is just keeping her ears open to the possibility of a vocal that moves her.
"I just go with my heart. If I love the way they sing and they make me feel something, I'll turn for them, and I'll fight for them," Reba shared in the clip. "I'm looking for everything and anything. It worked last season, I won ... I just want somebody to touch my heart."
What's more, Snoop shared his feelings on joining The Voice back in August, telling Mike Tirico how much the four coaches already bonded. "Man, I'm so happy to be on The Voice," he added in a clip posted on Instagram. "Bublé, Reba, Gwen, we are a fearless foursome."
How can I watch and stream The Voice season 26?
When the time comes for new episodes of The Voice season 26, folks can tune in Monday and Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Viewers will also have the chance to watch it on NBC.com or the NBC app, but be sure to have your provider login info ready as you'll need it to access episodes.
Additionally, live-streaming sites that offer the NBC channel are also available to help you stay up-to-date on The Voice, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV. But if you want to watch The Voice on your own time, you can catch up on Peacock or Hulu. Peacock's plans start at $5.99 per month while Hulu plans start at $7.99 per month.
Adrianna Freedman
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As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.