Keith Urban to Join The Voice as Mega Mentor for Season 25 Before Releasing New Album

Vote adds another star to season 25!

On Monday, NBC announced that Keith Urban will join the hit reality singing competition series starting April 8 as a mega mentor for the performers who have made it through the battle rounds as they prepare for the knockouts.

The Grammy-winning Australian country star, 56, will appear on Vote along with his current group of coaches: Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Reba McEntire.

Dan + Shay Talk Compete with ‘Pro’ Reba McEntire for Country Acts on Vote: ‘We are warmed up!’ (Exclusive)

Keith Urban.

Taylor Hill/WireImage

Urban has already appeared on Vote as an advisor to former coach Blake Shelton during season 15. He was also a coach on the Australian version of the series for seasons 1, 10 and 11.

In addition to his duties on the show, Urban is preparing to release a new album that will feature his recent singles, “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me.” The upcoming project will serve as a continuation of the 2020s The Speed ​​of the Present Moment, Part 1.

Previous mega mentors at Vote are Wynonna Judd, Ed Sheeran, Snoop Dogg, Usher, James Taylor, Taylor Swift and others.

Kayley Bishop was smiling Vote but facing major marital problems: ‘I haven’t even lived’ (exclusive)

‘The Voice’, season 25.

NBCUniversal

Last year Urban returned to American Idol as a mentor for the series’ 21st season finale after serving as a judge from seasons 12 to 15. At the time, he spoke to PEOPLE about his excitement about working with the talented contestants.

“To be able to come in as a mentor and also play is amazing,” he said. “It’s been my home for a few seasons, and the mentoring part is probably one of the things I’ve always enjoyed the most, working with an artist one-on-one.”

Before season 25 Vote officially launched in February, Dan + Shay talked to PEOPLE about the coaching lineup that’s big this time around for the state.

Reba McEntire brought to tears Vote After the contestant dedicates the audition to his late grandfather

Keith Urban performs in Wisconsin in July 2023.

Daniel DeSlover/Zuma/SplashNews.com

“It’s crazy this year because we have the queen of country music. I mean, Reba is there, and it’s a very scary thing because she’s… Reba,” said Shay Mooney, 32. “I mean, when you have one name, that’s how you know you’ve really made it!”

“[But] we got a double chair,” joked Dan Smyers, 36. “It’s twice as good as having one chair.”

They also talked about the playful feud with McEntire (68) in the series. “We’re warmed up there on the floor. We are both country artists. We compete for local performers who come through Vote,” Smyers said. “Everybody always wants country artists. I feel like it’s one of the best talents out there.”

Fortunately, they are all friends behind the scenes. “Being with Reba is amazing. She is honestly one of the sweetest people we have ever met in our entire lives. I just can’t say enough good things about her. She was always so good to us,” Smyers added.

Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education