The Voice announces season 25 coaches lineup: Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper, John Legend and Double Chair Dan + Shay
The Voice has confirmed its coaching panel for season 25, set to air in Spring 2024. The announced lineup brings a notable format change along with a blend of country and R&B talent: Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper, John Legend and the country duo Dan + Shay will serve as coaches.
The most significant development for season 25 is the introduction of the “Double Chair” format on the U.S. edition of the show. For the first time, two artists will share a single coaching seat and mentor contestants together. Country super-duo Dan + Shay — Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney — will occupy that shared seat and coach as a team. The pair previously participated on the show as Battle advisors in Season 20, and the Double Chair concept has already appeared on international versions of The Voice, including in Germany.
Veteran country star Reba McEntire will return to the panel for a consecutive season, following her involvement in the fall cycle. Pop and soul singer John Legend is also confirmed to return, having served on the prior season. Rounding out the group is Chance the Rapper, who made his debut as a coach in Season 23 and will be back for another season of mentoring emerging artists.
The combination of coaches this season emphasizes both country and R&B influences. With Reba and Dan + Shay representing country and Chance and John leaning into R&B and soul, the panel presents a diverse range of musical perspectives and coaching styles. The absence of a distinct pop-only seat is notable, even as John Legend’s wide-ranging catalog bridges multiple genres.
Double the country, double the R&B
Season 25’s configuration — two country coaches and two coaches rooted in R&B/soul — could shape song selections, team dynamics and the kinds of performances featured throughout the season. The Double Chair adds an extra strategic element: contestants will receive guidance from two artists collaborating on the same coaching decisions, which may influence arrangements, stage presentation and long-term career advice.
Dan + Shay come into the role with a strong commercial track record. Over the course of their career they have amassed billions of global streams and numerous RIAA certifications, with multiple chart-topping country singles. Their catalog includes crossover hits and award-winning performances; their experience working as a duo positions them uniquely to coach together from shared creative and performance perspectives.
Reba McEntire’s return brings a wealth of industry experience and a deep country music legacy. Her presence on the panel continues to bridge generational audiences and offers contestants mentorship rooted in decades of performance, storytelling and commercial success.
John Legend and Chance the Rapper each add distinct artistic viewpoints. John Legend offers a background in piano-driven, soulful pop and R&B, combined with mainstream success and songwriting chops. Chance the Rapper brings a hip-hop and independent artist perspective, known for creative collaborations and a focus on musical authenticity. Together, their coaching styles are likely to encourage emotional storytelling, inventive arrangements and genre-blending performances.
Meanwhile, The Voice will continue its fall programming with Season 24 airing on Mondays and Tuesdays, featuring a different set of coaches for that cycle. Carson Daly remains the show’s host, guiding the series through auditions, battles and live performance rounds. Season 24 marks another shift in the show’s veteran lineup, occurring after the departure of long-time coach Blake Shelton and with other established coaches adjusting their involvement across cycles.
Season 25’s announced coaches signal a willingness by the show to experiment with format while maintaining a balance of established stars and fresh perspectives. The Double Chair concept and the mix of country and R&B talent suggest an intriguing season ahead for viewers and contestants alike, as artists respond to paired mentorship and a panel that spans multiple musical traditions.