Hello everyone! Adam Levine is heading back to The Voice, and he’s bringing some serious company.
NBC confirmed this week that Levine will appear in the September 21 episode of the long-running singing competition. He’ll be joined by country star Riley Green, pop icon Kelly Clarkson, and hip-hop legend Queen Latifah. The network’s official Voice account teased the news with a playful nod to the show’s blind audition format, writing “That’s an immediate chair turn! Take a spin with Riley Green, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Adam Levine September 21 on #TheVoice.”
Levine’s return is easily the biggest headline here. He was one of The Voice’s founding coaches and one of its most recognizable faces for many years. His 2019 departure felt like the end of an era for longtime viewers. A lot of fans grew up watching those chairs spin with Levine in one of them. Seeing him back will feel like a genuine reunion.
Clarkson also has deep roots with the show. She’d already made her name as a Season 1 American Idol winner. She joined The Voice as a coach years later and brought real warmth to that role. Her current daytime talk show keeps her very much in the public eye. Her return to The Voice world feels like a natural full-circle moment for a lot of fans.
Queen Latifah adds genuine star power to the mix. Her career spans pioneering hip-hop records in the late ’80s, acclaimed Hollywood films, and long-running TV work. The Equalizer on CBS is among her best-known recent projects. She commands attention in any room she walks into. Having her on The Voice stage is a real get for NBC.
Riley Green rounds out the group on the country music side. He’s been one of the genre’s rising names in recent years. Hits like “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” and “There Was This Girl” have earned him solid traction on country radio. The Voice has always had a strong country following, and Green’s fans will no doubt be tuning in.
The September 21 date puts this episode right in the fall premiere window. NBC knows what it’s doing. Loading a kickoff episode with alumni and big-name guests is a smart play. The Voice has always been great at bringing music and stories into the living room. This group has the firepower to pull in casual viewers alongside the show’s loyal regulars.
The exact format for each appearance hasn’t been announced yet. They could perform, coach, or appear as guest mentors. The mix of musical styles on that stage is wide. Any combination sounds worth watching.
The Voice airs on NBC. The September 21 episode is confirmed.
