the soundCoach with longest tenure hangs his swivel chair: Country music star Blake Shelton, who has featured in the NBC singing competition since its debut in 2011, will be leaving the show after the upcoming 23rd season.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while, and decided it was time for me to step away from The Voice after season 23,” Shelton said in a statement. “This show has changed my life in every respect for the better and it will always feel like home. It has been an amazing journey over my 12 years of running the chair and I want to thank everyone the sound From NBC, every producer, writers, musicians, crew, and catering staff, you are the best. It takes a lot of work, passion and adult drinks (Ha!) to start a twice-weekly live show. I have forged lifelong bonds with Carson and all of my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, Gwen Stefani! I have to give a big shout out to the singers – the “voices” who come on stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and a special thank you to those who chose me to be their coach. Finally, it’s all about you, the fans, who watch and support these artists, we the coaches and everyone else in the sound chasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you! “
Chilton was one of the original four coaches the sound When it premiered on NBC in 2011, alongside Christina Aguilera, Cielo Green and Adam Levine. Green left after the fifth season, and Aguilera left after the tenth season. Levine remained on hold until the 16th season, and was dropped from the show in 2019. Chilton coached every season of the season. the sound So far, eight of his singers have won the grand prize.
NBC renew the sound for season 23 – Set to air next spring – with new coaches Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan joining veterans Kelly Clarkson and Shelton on the coaching committee. Chilton is also one of the four coaches the soundThe current season alongside Camila Cabello, John Legend and Stephanie.
Will you miss Blake? Leave your thoughts when it comes out in a comment below, the sound fans.
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