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The Voice Season 28: New Mentors and Exciting Features!

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Walsh (The Voice mega mentor) and Zac Brown (The Voice mega mentor) are announced for Season 28 of NBC's The Voice.
The Knockouts begin October 27, 2025.
Walsh will mentor contestants under coaches Niall Horan and Reba McEntire.
Brown will mentor contestants under Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
The "Mic Drop" button lets coaches highlight standout performances for a viewer-voted winner who will perform at the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Voice premiered on April 26, 2011, on NBC, adapting the successful Dutch format The Voice of Holland. The show introduced blind auditions and audience voting, attracting over 11 million viewers in its inaugural season. Winner Javier Colon marked the beginning of a franchise that has since evolved, incorporating features like mega mentors and interactive elements, reflecting a shift towards viewer engagement in reality television.

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Story summary

Joe Walsh (The Voice mega mentor) and Zac Brown (The Voice mega mentor) are announced for Season 28 of NBC's The Voice.
The Knockouts begin October 27, 2025.
Walsh will mentor contestants under coaches Niall Horan and Reba McEntire.
Brown will mentor contestants under Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
The "Mic Drop" button lets coaches highlight standout performances for a viewer-voted winner who will perform at the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026.

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