NBC’s The Voice is back for its 28th season, and it’s not just the stage that’s on fire — the rules are too! Premiering Monday, September 22 at 8 p.m. ET, this season promises more drama, more surprises, and a whole new level of contestant power.
🔥 New Rules, New Drama
Forget what you thought you knew about The Voice — Season 28 is flipping the script. For the first time ever, contestants are calling the shots, especially in the Battle rounds. Instead of coaches pairing artists, singers will now choose their own battle partners. Think strategy. Think alliances. Think drama.
And there’s more. In the Blind Auditions, host Carson Daly isn’t just standing on the sidelines anymore. He now holds a Carson Callback Card, giving one rejected artist a second shot at making the cut. Talk about a game-changer.
🎤 Mic Drop Moment (Literally)
The Knockouts are getting a twist too. Each coach gets a Mic Drop Button — when they use it, that contestant is spotlighted for an epic reward: a shot to perform at The Rose Parade Presented by Honda on January 1, 2026, if they also win America’s vote.
🗳️ Viewers Now Have More Power in the Playoffs
In the Playoffs, coaches will only pick one artist from their team to move on. The twist? Viewers will vote in the fifth and sixth finalists, giving fans even more control over who heads to the Live Shows.
🌟 Coaches Return — With Their Eyes on the Prize
The competition is fierce. Michael Bublé is back after two straight wins in Seasons 26 and 27. Niall Horan is chasing his third win after dominating Seasons 23 and 24. Reba McEntire, the queen of Season 25, returns with fire, while Snoop Dogg, who lit up Season 26, is ready to take another swing.
But would these big names have survived The Voice as contestants? Probably not, they say.
“Hell nah,” laughed Snoop.
“Not a chance,” added Niall.
Michael? He says he’d be a “four-chair turn every time” — in the shower, at least.
🎶 Blind Auditions Bring Big Voices and Bigger Decisions
Week 2 of the Blind Auditions is heating up. On Night 3 (Sept. 29) and Night 4 (Sept. 30), we saw powerhouse performances, including a standout audition from Cori Kennedy, who belted out “Why Not Me” by The Judds. She had Reba and Bublé turning — while Snoop and Niall held back but still praised her.
Cori upped the ante with an original song, earning a standing ovation. In a hilarious twist, Bublé even whipped out “Reba socks” to win her over. Snoop joked, “Country girls always pick Reba,” but will Cori stick to the script or go rogue?
🎶 Why You Need to Watch Season 28
With contestants choosing their own fates, fan voting more important than ever, and coach rivalries reaching new heights, Season 28 is not business as usual. It’s bigger, bolder, and giving both the artists and the audience more power than ever before.
Buckle up — the road to The Voice crown just got wild.
