Keith Urban.Photo:Greg Gayne/NBCThe Voiceis adding another star to season 25!On Monday, NBC announcedKeith Urbanwill join the hit reality singing competition series starting April 8 as a mega mentor for the performers who’ve made it through the battle rounds as they prepare for knockouts.The Grammy-winning Australian country star, 56, will appear onThe Voicealongside its current panel of coaches:Chance the Rapper,Dan + Shay,John LegendandReba McEntire.Keith Urban.Taylor Hill/WireImageUrban has previously appeared onThe Voiceas former coachBlake Shelton’s advisor during season 15. He was also a coach on the series' Australian version for seasons 1, 10 and 11.Aside from his duties on the show, Urban is gearing up to release a new album featuring his recent singles, “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me.” The forthcoming project will serve as a follow-up to 2020’sThe Speed of Now Part 1.Previous mega mentors onThe Voicehave includedWynonna Judd,Ed Sheeran,Snoop Dogg,Usher,James Taylor,Taylor Swiftand others.‘The Voice’ Season 25.NBCUniversalLast year, Urban returned toAmerican Idolas a mentor for the show’s season 21 finale after serving as a judge from seasons 12 to 15. At the time, he spoke to PEOPLE about his excitement toward working with the talented contestants.“To be able to come in as a mentor, and play as well, is incredible,” he said. “That was home for me for several seasons, and the mentoring part is probably one of the things I always enjoyed the most, getting to work with the artist one-on-one.“Before season 25 ofThe Voiceofficially kicked off in February, Dan + Shay spoke to PEOPLE about the country-heavy lineup of coaches this time around.Keith Urban performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.Daniel DeSlover/Zuma / SplashNews.com“This year it’s crazy because we have the queen of country music. I meanRebais on there, and it’s a very intimidating thing because she’s… Reba,” Shay Mooney, 32, said. “I mean, when you have one name, that’s how you know you really made it!"“[But] we got a double chair,” quipped Dan Smyers, 36. “That’s twice as cool as having one chair.”They spoke further about playfully feuding with McEntire, 68, on the series. “We get heated out there on the floor. We’re both country artists. We’re competing for the country acts that come throughThe Voice,“said Smyers. “Everybody always wants the country acts. I feel like that’s some of the best talent that’s out there.“Luckily, they’re all friends behind the scenes. “Hanging out with Reba is amazing. She is honestly one of the sweetest people we’ve ever met in our entire lives. I just can’t say enough good things about her. She’s always been so kind to us,” added Smyers.
Keith Urban.Photo:Greg Gayne/NBC
Greg Gayne/NBC
The Voiceis adding another star to season 25!On Monday, NBC announcedKeith Urbanwill join the hit reality singing competition series starting April 8 as a mega mentor for the performers who’ve made it through the battle rounds as they prepare for knockouts.The Grammy-winning Australian country star, 56, will appear onThe Voicealongside its current panel of coaches:Chance the Rapper,Dan + Shay,John LegendandReba McEntire.Keith Urban.Taylor Hill/WireImageUrban has previously appeared onThe Voiceas former coachBlake Shelton’s advisor during season 15. He was also a coach on the series' Australian version for seasons 1, 10 and 11.Aside from his duties on the show, Urban is gearing up to release a new album featuring his recent singles, “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me.” The forthcoming project will serve as a follow-up to 2020’sThe Speed of Now Part 1.Previous mega mentors onThe Voicehave includedWynonna Judd,Ed Sheeran,Snoop Dogg,Usher,James Taylor,Taylor Swiftand others.‘The Voice’ Season 25.NBCUniversalLast year, Urban returned toAmerican Idolas a mentor for the show’s season 21 finale after serving as a judge from seasons 12 to 15. At the time, he spoke to PEOPLE about his excitement toward working with the talented contestants.“To be able to come in as a mentor, and play as well, is incredible,” he said. “That was home for me for several seasons, and the mentoring part is probably one of the things I always enjoyed the most, getting to work with the artist one-on-one.“Before season 25 ofThe Voiceofficially kicked off in February, Dan + Shay spoke to PEOPLE about the country-heavy lineup of coaches this time around.Keith Urban performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.Daniel DeSlover/Zuma / SplashNews.com“This year it’s crazy because we have the queen of country music. I meanRebais on there, and it’s a very intimidating thing because she’s… Reba,” Shay Mooney, 32, said. “I mean, when you have one name, that’s how you know you really made it!"“[But] we got a double chair,” quipped Dan Smyers, 36. “That’s twice as cool as having one chair.”They spoke further about playfully feuding with McEntire, 68, on the series. “We get heated out there on the floor. We’re both country artists. We’re competing for the country acts that come throughThe Voice,“said Smyers. “Everybody always wants the country acts. I feel like that’s some of the best talent that’s out there.“Luckily, they’re all friends behind the scenes. “Hanging out with Reba is amazing. She is honestly one of the sweetest people we’ve ever met in our entire lives. I just can’t say enough good things about her. She’s always been so kind to us,” added Smyers.
The Voiceis adding another star to season 25!
On Monday, NBC announcedKeith Urbanwill join the hit reality singing competition series starting April 8 as a mega mentor for the performers who’ve made it through the battle rounds as they prepare for knockouts.
The Grammy-winning Australian country star, 56, will appear onThe Voicealongside its current panel of coaches:Chance the Rapper,Dan + Shay,John LegendandReba McEntire.
Keith Urban.Taylor Hill/WireImage
Taylor Hill/WireImage
Urban has previously appeared onThe Voiceas former coachBlake Shelton’s advisor during season 15. He was also a coach on the series' Australian version for seasons 1, 10 and 11.
Aside from his duties on the show, Urban is gearing up to release a new album featuring his recent singles, “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me.” The forthcoming project will serve as a follow-up to 2020’sThe Speed of Now Part 1.
Previous mega mentors onThe Voicehave includedWynonna Judd,Ed Sheeran,Snoop Dogg,Usher,James Taylor,Taylor Swiftand others.
‘The Voice’ Season 25.NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal
Last year, Urban returned toAmerican Idolas a mentor for the show’s season 21 finale after serving as a judge from seasons 12 to 15. At the time, he spoke to PEOPLE about his excitement toward working with the talented contestants.
“To be able to come in as a mentor, and play as well, is incredible,” he said. “That was home for me for several seasons, and the mentoring part is probably one of the things I always enjoyed the most, getting to work with the artist one-on-one.”
Before season 25 ofThe Voiceofficially kicked off in February, Dan + Shay spoke to PEOPLE about the country-heavy lineup of coaches this time around.
Keith Urban performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.Daniel DeSlover/Zuma / SplashNews.com
Daniel DeSlover/Zuma / SplashNews.com
“This year it’s crazy because we have the queen of country music. I meanRebais on there, and it’s a very intimidating thing because she’s… Reba,” Shay Mooney, 32, said. “I mean, when you have one name, that’s how you know you really made it!”
“[But] we got a double chair,” quipped Dan Smyers, 36. “That’s twice as cool as having one chair.”
They spoke further about playfully feuding with McEntire, 68, on the series. “We get heated out there on the floor. We’re both country artists. We’re competing for the country acts that come throughThe Voice,“said Smyers. “Everybody always wants the country acts. I feel like that’s some of the best talent that’s out there.”
Luckily, they’re all friends behind the scenes. “Hanging out with Reba is amazing. She is honestly one of the sweetest people we’ve ever met in our entire lives. I just can’t say enough good things about her. She’s always been so kind to us,” added Smyers.
source: people.com
