‘The Voice’ Season 18 Premiere: Meet The Judges For 2020 NBC Series
“The Voice” Season 18 is almost here, which means NBC viewers will meet a group of hopeful artists that are eager to be coached by some of the most successful singers in the music industry. However, before they can be mentored by one of these famous stars, they must win them over during the blind auditions.
The aspiring artists will use their talents to impress the 2020 judges’ panel made up of Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and newbie judge, Nick Jonas. Before tuning in to the highly anticipated premiere, learn more about the judges that will be appearing on the latest season of the NBC singing competition
Blake Shelton
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After coaching six contestants to victory since the show premiered in 2011, Shelton is returning to the NBC competition for his 18th consecutive season. Throughout his career, the “I’ll Name the Dogs” singer has garnered 20 ACM nominations and has won five CMA’s for male vocalist of the year. Will Shelton go home with his seventh win at the end of “The Voice” Season 18?
Kelly Clarkson
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With total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles, Clarkson is the epitome of singing competition success. Fans will remember Clarkson came to fame after winning “American Idol” in 2002. Nowadays, “The Voice” judge splits her time between coaching contestants, hosting her daytime program, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and other responsibilities.
John Legend
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With 11 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, Legend is one of only 15 people who hold the coveted EGOT winner title. Along with his success in various fields of the entertainment industry, Legend also took home his first win as a judge on “The Voice” when he made his debut as a coach in 2016. After helping Maelyn Jarmon claim a victory, the critically acclaimed singer is ready for another win.
Nick Jonas
Along with being one-third of the popular male group, the Jonas Brothers, the 27-year-old also experienced a successful solo career for several years before his recent reunion with his older siblings, Kevin and Joe Jonas. During his solo years, Nick released the platinum and no. 1 U.S. radio hit, “Jealous” and received the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. With achievements in both music and acting, Jonas can offer contestants a wide range of guidance.
“The Voice” Season 18 premieres Monday at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.
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