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New Faces and Exciting Twists on The Voice Season 28
USATue Oct 21 2025
The Voice is shaking things up for its 28th season! Two big names, Joe Walsh and Zac Brown, are stepping in as mega mentors.
New Faces, New Energy
- Zac Brown is new to the show, joining coaches Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
- Joe Walsh will be working with Niall Horan and Reba McEntire when the contestants move to the Knockouts round on October 27.
The Knockouts Round: Where Champions Are Made
- Each coach starts with eight artists.
- No saves or steals—only one winner per team moves on to the Playoffs.
- It's a tough round, but it's what makes the competition exciting.
Introducing the “Mic Drop” Button
- A new feature this season allows coaches to press the "Mic Drop" button on a standout performance.
- Viewers at home vote for their favorite moment.
- The winner gets to perform at the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026.
Meet the New Mentors
Zac Brown
- Lead singer of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band.
- Known for their Southern rock sound.
- 2022: Inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame.
- 2025: First country group to have a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Joe Walsh
- 50+ years of an amazing career.
- 12 studio albums and numerous awards.
- 2016: Honored at the Kennedy Center Honors as part of the Eagles.
- 2017: Founded VetsAid, a nonprofit helping veterans and their families.
Why You Should Watch
With these new mentors and the “Mic Drop” button, Season 28 of The Voice is shaping up to be one to watch. It's all about the music, the competition, and giving the artists a chance to shine.
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questions
In what ways could the 'Mic Drop' feature enhance or detract from the overall viewer experience of The Voice?
How might the absence of saves or steals in the Knockouts round influence the strategic decisions of the coaches?
Is the 'Mic Drop' winner's performance at the Rose Parade a way to test new technologies or methods of audience engagement?
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