The Voice first premiered on April 26, 2011, bringing a wholly new format to actuality singing competitions to the US.
The NBC sequence has been operating robust for 27 seasons, spanning over a decade. Because the present’s premiere, 27 singers have been topped the winner and much more contestants have made an affect in their very own proper.
Along with new faces annually, The Voice has had a constant stream of superstar coaches to assist form their groups alongside the way in which, together with Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend, amongst others.
In honor of the long-running competitors sequence — which returned for its twenty seventh season originally of 2025 — right here’s a glance again at the entire coaches which have appeared in The Voice chairs over the past decade.
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton was the longest operating coach within the historical past of The Voice. The nation music star was one of many authentic coaches, beginning again in season 1 in 2011. Shelton remained a coach on the present for 23 consecutive seasons, earlier than he introduced his departure in October 2022, along with his closing season concluding in Could 2023.
Shelton has the very best observe file of all of The Voice coaches. His group gained a grand whole of 9 instances together with: Jermaine Paul in season 2, Cassadee Pope in season 3, Danielle Bradbery in season 4, Craig Wayne Boyd in season 7, Sundance Head in season 11, Chloe Kohanski in season 13, Todd Tilghman in season 18, Cam Anthony in season 20 and Bryce Leatherwood in season 22.
Exterior of his time as a coach, Shelton is a nine-time Grammy nominee and has acquired varied accolades for his music, together with a number of CMA, ACM and CMT awards through the years. He’s additionally a accomplice in a small chain restaurant, Ole Purple, and alongside The Voice host Carson Daly created the fact sequence Barmageddon, which brings celebrities collectively to battle on the singer’s bar.
The Voice coach: Seasons 1-23
Adam Levine
Adam Levine was one of many authentic coaches on The Voice, showing on over a dozen seasons earlier than he confirmed his departure from the competitors sequence in Could 2019.
Levine was the primary coach whose group gained The Voice. In season 1, Javier Colon was topped the winner. Levine’s group gained two extra instances throughout his tenure as coach, together with Tessanne Chin in season 5 and Jordan Smith in season 9.
As a musician, Levine has fronted the group Maroon 5 for greater than 20 years. The band has gained three Grammys, and is finest recognized for hits together with “She Will Be Liked” and “Sugar.” Through the years, Levine has appeared on Saturday Evening Reside as each musical visitor and host, and starred in a number of episodes of 2012’s American Horror Story: Asylum.
The Voice coach: Seasons 1-16, 27
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera is a part of the unique crew of The Voice coaches alongside Shelton and Levine. She was featured in a complete of six seasons on and off through the years.
Aguilera’s group took house the trophy solely as soon as throughout her tenure as coach, throughout season 10 with contestant Alisan Porter. Whereas she wasn’t a coach on the time, she was an advisor for Stefani’s group throughout season 7.
Previous to becoming a member of the present, Aguilera was already a beloved pop star revered for her highly effective vocals, with tracks like “Lovely” and “Fighter.” She even tried her hand at performing, starring alongside Cher in Burlesque, a job on Nashville and in The Emoji Film.
The Voice coach: Seasons 1-3, 5, 8 and 10
CeeLo Inexperienced
CeeLo Inexperienced rounded out the unique lineup of coaches on The Voice. After showing within the first three installments (with no wins), the singer returned as an an advisor for seasons 4, 8 and 15.
Earlier than the present, Inexperienced was a member of the Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob. He later fashioned the duo Gnarls Barkley, accountable for the hit single “Loopy.”
Inexperienced additionally achieved success as a solo singer with the discharge of the track “F— You!” and his 2010 album The Girl Killer.
The Voice coach: Seasons 1-3, 5
Shakira
Shakira joined the fact TV competitors in 2013 and appeared in two seasons.
Though her group did not deliver house wins through the sequence, Shakira is a worldwide famous person, who broke into the English market in 2001 along with her Laundry Service album.
She can be a four-time Grammy winner and 15-time Latin Grammy winner and was featured on one of many greatest levels on the planet when she carried out on the Tremendous Bowl in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez.
The Voice coach: Seasons 4, 6
Usher
Usher was forged in The Voice in 2013 and was a coach for 2 seasons. Whereas Usher’s time on the present was brief, his group took house a win, because of contestant Josh Kaufman in season 6. Usher later returned as an advisor throughout seasons 8, 17 and 19.
Previous to becoming a member of the singing competitors as a coach, Usher had been releasing music since he was a teen. He’s a pillar of the R&B group, accountable for hits together with “My Boo” and “U Obtained It Dangerous,” along with his widespread collaboration with Lil Jon and Ludacris, “Yeah!”
Usher made his Broadway debut in 2006 as Billy Flynn in Chicago, and later appeared in a wide range of films and TV reveals, together with She’s All That and Hustlers. He additionally headlined the 2024 Tremendous Bowl with a medley of a few of his greatest hit songs from over the many years.
The Voice coach: Seasons 4, 6
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani was introduced on to The Voice in 2014 and returned a number of instances all through the present’s run. Stefani’s group got here out on prime throughout season 19, with singer Carter Rubin taking house the trophy. Stefani additionally served as an advisor throughout seasons 8 and 10.
Exterior of her group’s win, Stefani additionally met her now-husband, Shelton, the identical 12 months she was introduced on as a coach. She admitted in a November 2024 interview that she “by no means even knew he existed” earlier than the present. The couple married in July 2021.
Previous to The Voice, Stefani had already made a reputation for herself within the music trade along with her group No Doubt and her solo music, together with the hit “Hollaback Woman.” She’s continued to launch new music all through her time on the present, and had a Las Vegas residency from 2018 to 2021.
The Voice coach: Seasons 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams joined The Voice as a coach in 2014, and he stayed in his crimson chair for 4 consecutive seasons. Throughout his run on the singing competitors sequence, Williams’ group gained in season 8 with contestant Sawyer Fredericks. Earlier than he was a coach, Williams additionally was an advisor for Usher’s group throughout season 4.
Previous to becoming a member of the present, Williams was a revered songwriter, producer and musician. Through the years, he has been part of a number of teams, together with The Neptunes and N.E.R.D.. Williams additionally labored on the music rating for Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2, which spawned the earworm “Completely happy.” Alongside Daft Punk, their tune “Get Fortunate” took over radio waves in 2013.
Exterior of music, Williams has additionally made a reputation for himself on the planet of style, together with co-creating a number of streetwear manufacturers, and was appointed the lads’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton in 2023. He additionally based the skincare line, Humanrace.
The Voice coach: Seasons 7-10
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus joined The Voice in 2016, and served as a coach for 2 seasons. Throughout the singer’s time on the present, she did not have wins however did work with the late Janice Freeman. Cyrus additionally was an advisor throughout season 10.
Previous to becoming a member of The Voice, Cyrus was a star in her personal proper, each for her music and performing profession. She portrayed Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel present Hannah Montana, which spawned the 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Film, adopted by main roles in The Final Track and LOL.
By the point Cyrus was named a coach, she had 5 solo studio albums beneath her belt. She has since launched three extra albums, together with Youthful Now, Plastic Hearts and Countless Summer season Trip, that includes the hit “Flowers.”
The Voice coach: Seasons 11, 13
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys made her debut on the fact TV singing competitors in 2016 alongside Cyrus, and served as a coach for 3 seasons.
Very like a lot of her counterparts, she began as an advisor on season 7 earlier than she joined the present full time. Throughout her second season as coach, Keys’ group was victorious when Chris Blue took house the trophy throughout season 12.
Previous to the present, Keys was a beloved singer and pianist who has been creating music for nicely over 20 years. She’s recognized for her critically acclaimed 2001 album Songs in A Minor and 2003’s The Diary of Alicia Keys.
She’s additionally a 17-time Grammy winner, and informed her story of rising up in New York Metropolis into the Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen.
The Voice coach: Seasons 11-12, 14
Jennifer Hudson
From American Idol to The Voice, Jennifer Hudson joined the singing competitors present in 2017, although she solely appeared as a coach on the U.S. model of the present for 2 seasons. She additionally served as a coach on The Voice U.Okay. for seasons 6-8, and have become the primary feminine coach on the helm of a successful group on the sequence.
Exterior of the present, Hudson is an awarded singer and actress. After showing on season 3 of American Idol (ending in seventh place), Hudson was forged within the film Dreamgirls as Effie White, a job which earned her a Golden Globe Award and Oscar for Finest Supporting Actress.
As a singer, she is a two-time Grammy winner, together with for her 2009 self-titled album. After scoring a Daytime Emmy in 2021, Hudson grew to become an EGOT recipient in June 2022 following A Unusual Loop’s win on the Tony Awards.
The Voice coach: Seasons 13, 15
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson made her solution to The Voice as a coach in 2018 and served for 9 consecutive seasons earlier than stepping away. She later briefly returned for one more season in 2023. Clarkson was an early advisor through the sequence, showing on season 2 for Shelton’s group, and once more in season 13.
The unique American Idol winner helped foster champions on The Voice. Throughout her multi-season run, Clarkson’s group winners included Brynn Cartelli in season 14, Chevel Shepherd in season 15, Jake Hoot in season 17 and Woman Named Tom in season 21.
Previous to The Voice, Clarkson received her begin as a musician after her American Idol win. A 3-time Grammy winner, Clarkson is accountable for a number of hit songs from the 2000s and 2010s, together with “Since U Been Gone” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).” She landed her personal discuss present in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Present, which has been going robust for six seasons on NBC.
The Voice coach: Seasons 14-21, 23
John Legend
John Legend joined The Voice in 2019 and the crooner was a part of the coach’s lineup for six consecutive seasons. He briefly stepped away from the present after season 22 and once more after season 25, however returned for season 27 in 2025.
After getting his begin as an advisor on season 10 for Levine’s group, Legend’s group took house the trophy as soon as when singer Maelyn Jarmon gained season 16.
Legend started his profession as a studio musician earlier than releasing his personal solo music, together with his 2004 debut album Get Lifted. He is a 13-time Grammy successful musician, and have become the primary Black man to attain EGOT standing.
He acquired the consideration in 2018, incomes an Oscar in 2014 for the track “Glory,” a Tony Award in 2017 for Jitney and a Daytime Emmy in 2018 for Jesus Christ Celebrity Reside in Live performance.
The Voice coach: Seasons 16-22, 24-25, 27
Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas joined The Voice in 2020 and appeared on the present as a coach for 2 seasons. He additionally appeared as an advisor for Aguilera’s group throughout season 8.
He’s finest recognized for being one third of the Jonas Brothers, a gaggle that features his older brothers Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas. He has additionally launched a number of solo albums through the years, together with three beneath his identify and 2009’s Who I Am from his aspect undertaking Nick Jonas & the Administration.
Earlier than his music profession, Jonas received his begin on Broadway as a toddler, together with Gavroche in Les Miserables. As an grownup, he made his return to the stage and has appeared in a 2012 run of Easy methods to Achieve Enterprise With out Actually Making an attempt and a 2025 manufacturing of The Final 5 Years.
The Voice coach: Seasons 18, 20
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande was forged on The Voice in 2021 for one season.
Grande’s profession started on Broadway as a teen within the musical 13, earlier than her breakout function on the Nickelodeon present Victorious, adopted by the spinoff Sam & Cat.
All of the whereas, Grande labored on her solo profession, which has flourished since her 2011 debut. Her discography is chock-full of hits, together with “Harmful Lady” and “7 Rings.”
Most lately, Grande additionally gained essential acclaim and an Oscar nod for her function as Glinda within the film adaptation of Depraved.
The Voice coach: Season 21
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello made her debut on The Voice in 2022. Previous to her time as a coach, she additionally served as an advisor throughout season 21 for Legend’s group.
Cabello was a part of the woman group Fifth Concord, which was fashioned on The X Issue in 2012. The group have been accountable for hits like “Work From Residence.” She left the group in 2016, and Fifth Concord disbanded in March 2018 for an indefinite hiatus.
Cabello’s solo profession has consisted of tracks together with “Havana” and “Señorita” with Shawn Mendes.
The Voice coach: Season 22
Likelihood the Rapper
Likelihood the Rapper made his teaching debut on The Voice in 2023, and appeared for 2 non-consecutive seasons.
The Chicago-born rapper gained notoriety early in his profession for his self-released mixtapes and for the accolades he acquired as an impartial artist.
His third mixtape grew to become the primary album to chart on the Billboard 200 primarily based solely on streaming, per the Grammy Awards. He grew to become the primary streaming-only artist to win a Grammy, as the primary male rap solo artist to win Finest New Artist.
The Voice coach: Seasons 23, 25
Niall Horan
Niall Horan was no stranger to actuality TV competitions when he joined The Voice in 2023.
Horan’s group was a fan favourite throughout his brief however candy run as a coach on The Voice. Whereas One Route didn’t win The X Issue in 2010, Horan’s group gained in season 23 with singer Gina Miles and once more in season 24 with Huntley.
Horan was a member of One Route earlier than he launched his first solo album, Flicker, in 2017, that includes “This City” and “Gradual Palms.” He has launched two albums since, together with 2020’s Heartbreak Climate and 2023’s The Present.
The Voice coach: Season 23-24
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire joined The Voice as a coach in 2023.
McEntire’s group took house a win throughout her second season as a coach, with singer Asher HaVon named the winner of season 25. She was additionally one of many authentic advisors of the present, showing on season 1 for Shelton’s group.
McEntire began her profession as a rustic musician, releasing quite a few albums between the ’70s and ’90s, along with her breakthrough coming within the type of 1984’s My Form of Nation.
She delved into the world of performing amid her burgeoning profession as a musician, together with roles in Tremors and Buffalo Women. McEntire later appeared on Broadway in a revival of Annie Get Your Gun and starred on the sitcom Reba for six seasons.
The Voice coach: Seasons 24-26
Dan + Shay
Musical duo Dan + Shay — consisting of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney — joined The Voice for one season in 2024, changing into the primary ever double coach on the U.S. model of the present. They have been additionally Shelton’s group advisor throughout season 20.
The nation music duo have been making music collectively for over a decade. They launched their first album, The place It All Started, in 2014, and made their Grand Ole Opry debut the identical 12 months.
They’ve been nominated for 3 Grammys, together with a 2019 win for his or her hit track “Tequila” and one other award in 2021 for his or her collaboration with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours.” Through the years, they’ve toured with Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Thomas Rhett and extra.
The Voice coach: Season 25
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé lastly grew to become a coach on The Voice on the finish of 2024, after turning down the function “15-16” instances.
Bublé made a splash throughout his first season, along with his group successful season 26 when Sofronio Vasquez was named the winner. He additionally served as Shelton’s group’s advisor again in season 3.
The singer is well-known for his covers, together with “Feeling Good” and “Sway,” in addition to his originals “Residence,” “Haven’t Met You But” and “Every thing.” Bublé has additionally turn into a staple through the vacation season along with his Christmas albums.
Exterior of showing on The Voice, Bublé has hosted the Juno Awards in Canada on a number of events, appeared as a visitor decide on Dancing with the Stars and hosted a number of Christmas tv specials.
The Voice coach: Seasons 26-present
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg made his teaching debut on The Voice alongside Bublé in 2024.
Whereas his time on the present was transient and lasted just one season, the rapper was not shy about displaying his feelings on-screen. He additionally appeared on the present throughout season 20 as an advisor.
Previous to becoming a member of the present, Snoop Dogg had been probably the most distinguished and influential rappers because the ’90s, recognized for hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Scorching.”
His accolades have racked up through the years, together with over a dozen Grammy nominations. Snoop Dogg additionally appeared as a part of the star-studded lineup through the 2022 Tremendous Bowl halftime present.
Exterior of his music, he’s been featured in a wide range of films and TV reveals and has appeared on three Comedy Central Roasts. He’s turn into a beloved media character through the years, together with offering commentary on the Olympics, and his friendship with Martha Stewart.
The Voice coach: Season 26
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini is likely one of the latest additions to The Voice lineup, becoming a member of the present in 2025 as a primary time coach. Nevertheless, it wasn’t her first foray into the singing competitors.
She technically joined the present in season 15 because the fifth coach for six contestants who weren’t chosen through the auditions for the digital present The Comeback Stage. Ballerini additionally had expertise as an advisor throughout season 16 and was a visitor coach whereas Clarkson was out sick.
Ballerini broke out into the nation music scene over a decade in the past along with her debut single, 2014’s “Love Me Like You Imply It,” adopted by her first album in 2015. She’s launched 5 studio albums all through her profession and two EPs, together with Rolling Up The Welcome Mat.
Ballerini has collaborated with the likes of Clarkson, Halsey and Noah Kahan, and has toured with Keith City, Jonas Brothers, The Judds and others.
The Voice coach: Season 27