What to Know About the Start of Season 29 of The Voice and Its New Format

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NEED TO KNOW

• The Voice is returning for season 29, titled The Voice: Battle of Champions
• The upcoming season features significant changes to the show’s format
• The Voice season 29 will kick off with a multi-night premiere event

The Voice is gearing up for another exciting season. The Emmy-winning singing competition series will launch season 29, bringing with it a host of format changes and surprise guests.

In a teaser shared on social media, returning coach Adam Levine noted, “You think you know The Voice? Think again.”

According to NBC, this landmark season will introduce fast-paced competitive elements, promising a fresh twist that elevates the stakes for both coaches and contestants.

While auditions will maintain their blind format, viewers will enjoy enhanced awareness as the new season unfolds.

This article outlines critical details regarding season 29, from the returning coaches to the revamped format designed to foster thrilling showdowns.

When does season 29 of The Voice start?

Jadyn Cree on ‘The Voice.’

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Season 29 of The Voice is set to premiere on February 23 with a two-hour inaugural episode. This will be followed by two additional episodes during the same week, alongside two-hour broadcasts on February 25 and February 26, as confirmed by the network.

Who are the coaches for The Voice season 29?

Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend on ‘The Voice.’

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Returning coaches for The Voice season 29 include Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend. Notably, there will be no fourth coach this season.

Since the show’s inception in 2011, these three artists have rotated in and out of the coaching panel. Clarkson last appeared in season 23, while Levine and Legend participated in season 27.

As highlighted by NBC, this trio constitutes the only coaching team in the show’s history made up entirely of past Voice winners.

What is the new format for The Voice season 29?

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This season, titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, introduces several format changes. Notably, there will now only be three coaches, each managing a team of ten artists. The competition will feature four distinct rounds.

During the Blind Auditions, coaches will compete in a Triple Turn Competition to earn the most three-chair turns. The coach with the most turns will receive a unique advantage for the subsequent round, according to NBC Insider.

In the Battles, the coach with the highest number of three-chair turns will be granted a “Super Steal,” allowing them to override other coaches’ selections.

The Knockouts round will also include an all-star competition, with each coach selecting two performers from previous seasons to rejoin their teams.

The season will culminate in a Top 9 semifinal, leading to a Top 4 finale. For the first time, a new voting block comprising super fans and past Voice contestants will influence the outcome.

Which performers are returning for The Voice season 29’s all-star competition?

Girl Named Tom and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice.’

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Returning artists for the all-star competition this season include:

• Team Kelly: Girl Named Tom (season 21) and Jake Hoot (season 17)
• Team John: Maelyn Jarmon (season 16) and Renzo (season 27)
• Team Adam: Javier Colon (season 1) and Jordan Smith (season 9)

As reported, the coach with the most victories in the sing-offs will secure a second finalist spot in the finale.

Additionally, CeeLo Green, a former coach during the show’s initial three seasons, will return to assess the winner of the All-Star Showdown.

Where can I watch The Voice season 29?

Aiden Ross on ‘The Voice.’

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Season 29 of The Voice will be broadcast on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.