All 23 of ‘The Voice’ Coaches, Ranked
The Voice has been airing for more than a decade since its start in 2011, with the 15th anniversary of its premiere coming up later this month. Currently, the NBC singing competition is in its 29th season with Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend serving as coaches.
The show emphasizes the vocal talent of individuals instead of their images, which is the reason the coaches’ chairs are turned when meeting a new contestant during the Blind Auditions. These singers have come from all walks of life and parts of the world to compete in this competition and build their skills with the guidance of their coaches.
The coaches in the big red chairs rotate each season, with different groups of four superstar artists partaking for each installment (Season 29 has just three coaches for the first time). These celebrities understand the hardships that come with building rising stars as artists from the ground up.
Over the years, there have been 23 different coaches on The Voice. Some have participated several times, while others have made fleeting appearances. Scroll down for our ranking of all the celeb coaches.
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Black Shelton (Seasons 1-23)
Blake Shelton has the most wins as a coach in Voice history, having taken home the trophy nine times. He appeared on every season from 1 to 23, eventually leaving the job in 2023.
Shelton’s nine winners include: Jermaine Paul (Season 2), Cassadee Pope (Season 3), Danielle Bradbery (Season 4), Craig Wayne Boyd (Season 7), Sundance Head (Season 11), Chloe Kohanski (Season 13), Todd Tilghman (Season 18), Cam Anthony (Season 20), Bryce Leatherwood (Season 22).
Outside of The Voice, Shelton is a renowned Grammy-nominated country music artist with chart-topping songs such as “God’s Country”, “Austin”, and “Honey Bee”. He is a Grand Ole Opry member and a five-time winner of Male Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards.
Kelly Clarkson (Seasons 14-21, 23, and 29)
Kelly Clarkson follows behind Blake Shelton with the second most wins in Voice history, with four victories. Clarkson joined the coaching team in Season 14 (2018) and won that same season, then followed up with her second win in Season 15. Clarkson quickly became a top coach, with the highest percentage of wins per seasons on the show.
Clarkson’s four winners are: Brynn Cartelli (Season 14- youngest champion at age 15), Chevel Shepherd (Season 15), Jake Hoot (Season 17), and Girl Named Tom (Season 21).
Outside of The Voice, Clarkson is well known for being a former American Idol winner (2002), and being a multi-platinum album, Grammy-winning, massive pop-rock singer with hit songs, such as “Since U Been Gone”. Clarkson now hosts her own Emmy-winning talk show that is a hit on NBC.
Adam Levine (Seasons 1-16 and 27, 29)
Adam Levine has the third-highest amount of wins over the span of 17 seasons (three total). Levine’s first win ever was in the finale of the show’s premiere in 2011. He followed up this prestigious win with two others in Seasons 5 and 9.
Levine’s winners include: Javier Colon (Season 1), Tessanne Chin (Season 5, the only Caribbean woman to ever win The Voice, and Jordan Smith (Season 9).
Levine took a long break after Season 16 in 2019 and recently returned for Seasons 27 and 29.
Outside of The Voice, Levine is best known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Grammy-winning rock-pop band, Maroon 5. The band is known for many songs, including “She Will Be Loved” and “Moves Like Jagger”.
Niall Horan (Season 23-24, and 28)
Niall Horan joined The Voice in season 23, and he gave the other coaches a run for their money. Horan is the first coach to win in three consecutive seasons on the show, his first two wins being on back-to-back seasons. In Season 23, Horan won with 19-year-old Gina Miles, in Season 24, he won with Huntley, and after a two-year hiatus, he won with Aiden Ross when he returned in Season 28.
Horan is well known for being a member of One Direction. After the group’s split in 2016, he became a solo artist. Horan is known for his albums Flicker (2017) and Heartbreak Weather (2020), with his fourth studio album, titled Dinner Party coming out on June 5, 2026.
John Legend (Seasons 16-22, 24-25, 27, and 29)
John Legend is a noted legend on The Voice coaching team, as he has coached for 10 seasons. He debuted in Season 16, where he won his first and only season, with Maelyn Jarmon taking the win.
Outside of The Voice, Legend is a Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist, who is known for his vocally beautiful ballads, such as “All of Me”. Legend is an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner, and also the youngest individual and the first Black man to achieve this honor.
Gwen Stefani (Seasons 7,9,12,17,19,22,24, and 26)
Gwen Stefani has been with The Voice for eight seasons, with her start being in Season 7 in 2014. She has one win as a Voice coach, in Season 19 with 15-year-old Carter Rubin.
Outside of The Voice, Stefani is a longtime star within the music industry, as she is the lead vocalist of the punk band No Doubt, along with being a solo singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. She is known for her songs “Don’t Speak” and “Hollaback Girl,” to name a few. Gwen is also the wife of Shelton. They have been married since 2021.
Christina Aguilera (Seasons 1-3, 5, 8, and 10)
Christina Aguilera was an original coach on The Voice for six seasons, including the first three to ever premiere. She was the first female coach to ever get a win on The Voice with Alisan Porter in Season 10.
Aguilera is a five-time Grammy winner and is known for her powerful voice in songs, including “Genie in a Bottle”.
Michael Bublé (Seasons 26-28)
Michael Bublé blessed The Voice coaching stage for three seasons, and he won two of them. This was not Bublé’s first appearance on the show, as he was previously a Battle Round Advisor for Blake Shelton in season 3.
Bublé’s winners are: Sofronio Vasquez (Season 26) and Adam David (Season 27).
Bublé has been singing since he was 16 years old at nightclubs. He is now a five-time Grammy winner and is well-known for his buttery vocals in songs such as “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”
Usher (Seasons 4 and 6)
Though his time was short, Usher made a great impact on The Voice that made viewers realize…he’s got it bad. In the span of two seasons, Usher has the record for the most artists stolen from other coaches teams in the show’s history. In Season 6 (Usher’s final season as a coach), six of his artists were stolen, three from Shelton and three from Levine, in the Battle Rounds. Usher was able to take back Josh Kaufman from Team Adam and ended up winning Season 6 with him. Kaufman was Usher’s only win, and it is a win that was well fought for.
Usher did not end his appearances there; he came back in Season 8 as a Top 8 Advisor for Team Levine. In Season 17, he returned as a Battle Round Advisor for Team Legend, and in Season 19 as a Key Advisor for all the teams.
Usher is known as a key artist within the pop and contemporary R&B genre, where he performs lively choreography with a smooth and silky voice. Usher is a winner of eight Grammys and has been nominated over 20 times for the award. His first Grammy win was in 2001, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance with the song “U Remind Me.”
Pharrell Williams (Seasons 7-10)
Pharrell Williams joined The Voice family in Season 7 and stayed with the team for the following three seasons. This was not his only time on the show, as he was a Battle Advisor for Usher in Season 4. He was quite “Happy” when he led Sawyer Fredericks to victory in Season 8, but this was his only win.
Pharrell is a powerhouse within the music and fashion industry, with 13 Grammys to his name. He is the Men’s Creative Director for Louis Vuitton. Pharrell is a renowned producer within the industry with hits with The Neptunes, his solo singing career with the song “Happy”, and leading the band NER*D.
CeeLo Green (Seasons 1-3, and 5)
The final original The Voice coach, CeeLo Green, was on the show for the first three seasons and returned for Season 5. He has never secured a win on the show, but has made several appearances as a Battle Advisor for other coaches. Green also returned or Season 29 as a mega mentor and guest judge.
Green has been sharing his craft since 2006 when he released his hit song “Crazy” with his duo, Gnarls Barkley. He is known for his soul-filled vocals that have led him to win five Grammys for songs including “Forget You” and “Fool For You”.
Reba McEntire (Seasons 24-26, and 28)
Reba McEntire appeared as an advisor on The Voice three times before finally taking her coach’s seat in Seasons 24 through 26 and again in Season 28. McEntire was a Battle Advisor in Season 1, a mentor in Season 8, and a mega mentor in Season 23. McEntire took home a victory with Asher HaVon in Season 25, her only win within her coaching career on The Voice.
Known as “The Queen of Country,” McEntire has a 40-year-old music career that is just continuing to grow. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011, McEntire has been leading country music with her powerful vocals in hit songs like “Fancy”. Not only has McEntire made her name in the music industry, but she has also made her name in the acting industry with her sitcom Reba, which aired from 2001 to 2007, and her new sitcom Happy’s Place, which has been making waves since 2024.
Alicia Keys (Seasons 11-12 and 14)
Alicia Keys’ first appearance on The Voice was in Season 7 as a Battle Advisor for Team Pharrell. She then joined the team as a coach in Seasons 11 and 12, returning for Season 14, as well. Keys ended up winning The Voice in Season 12 with team member Chris Blue; this was her only win.
Keys is known for her singing, songwriting, and her fingers on the piano. She has won over 15 Grammys for her talents in songs such as “Fallin” and “Empire State of Mind.”
Chance the Rapper (Season 23 and 25)
Chance the Rapper made his first appearance on The Voice in Season 23. In his first season coaching, he led contestant Sorelle to get to fourth place. In Season 25, he returned to his coaching seat, but has not yet secured a win.
Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Bennett) is known for his Grammy-winning talents and surpassing major record labels in streams, despite working as an independent artist. He is known to mix hip-hop, jazz, and gospel into his songs, with hits including “No Problem” and “Cocoa Butter Kisses.”
Jennifer Hudson (Seasons 13 and 15)
Jennifer Hudson started from The Voice UK, where she was the first female coach to ever win with Jamil Adeniran in Season 6. She graced The Voice US with her presence in Seasons 13 and 15. Hudson has never won The Voice US.
Hudson is an EGOT winner. At the beginning of her career, she gained traction as she competed on Season 3 (2004) of American Idol. This was then followed by her role in the movie Dreamgirls in 2006. Hudson now has her own television show titled The Jennifer Hudson Show. airing since 2022.
Nick Jonas (Seasons 18 and 20)
Nick Jonas started on The Voice in Season 8, where he served as a Battle Advisor for Team Aguilera. Nick then returned in Season 18 to take over for Gwen Stefani as a coach. Jonas also came back for Season 20, but he has not had a win on the show just yet.
Jonas has been in the limelight since his start with his two brothers in their band, The Jonas Brothers. From there, Jonas branched off and started a thriving solo career with songs such as “Jealous.” Jonas has also had acting roles in films including Kingdom and Jumanji.
Miley Cyrus (Seasons 11 and 13)
Miley Cyrus’ first appearance on The Voice was in Season 10 as a Key Advisor for all four teams. Cyrus then emerged as a coach in Season 11, where she was deemed the youngest celebrity to serve as a coach. Cyrus followed this by reappearing in Season 13 as a coach once again, but never secured a win.
Cyrus has been a star since childhood, as her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, was already quite a famous man, and Cyrus was an incredible actress. She took her talents to Disney, where she had her own Disney original series, Hannah Montana. Since then, Cyrus has built her acting and Grammy-winning singing career.
Snoop Dogg (Seasons 26 and 28)
Snoop Dogg has been hitting our screens in more ways than one. He has been a coach on two seasons of The Voice after first appearing as a Key Advisor in Season 20. In Snoop’s appearances on Seasons 26 and 28, he has not brought home a victory.
Snoop has been an inspiration and influential leader of West Coast hip-hop since the 1990s, and his legacy continues today. He has many certifications under his belt, including performing at the 2022 Super Bowl LVI halftime show and winning multiple BET and MTV Music Awards.
Shakira (Seasons 4 and 6)
Shakira joined The Voice coaches’ lineup in Season 4 to replace original coach CeeLo Green. Shakira then returned in Season 6 for the same reason. Shakira, though a strong coach, did not achieve victories in these two seasons.
Shakira is well known for her sultry dancing and songs such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Waka Waka,” and “Try Everything”. Shakira is a renowned Grammy-winning Colombian artist.
Ariana Grande (Season 21)
Ariana Grande joined The Voice as a replacement for Jonas in Season 21. Her impact on the contestants in this season can bring tears to viewers’ eyes. Although her team members did not make it to the finals, their chemistry and friendships made up for it along the way.
Grande is known as one of the most well-known names in the genre of pop music. She is a multi-Grammy-winning singer with a voice that goes octaves above the normal range. Ariana has made exceptional hits with songs “7 Rings,” “Thank U, Next,” and “Honeymoon Avenue.” Along with singing, Grande has had a strong acting career, starting on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and having a leading role as Glinda Upland in the Wicked movie adaptations.
Kelsea Ballerini (Season 27)
Kelsea Ballerini became a coach on The Voice in Season 27. This was not her first appearance, as she was the “fifth” coach of The Voice in Season 15 when The Voice Comeback Stage spinoff allowed those not chosen for the show to be coached by Ballerini, with one artist eventually earning a spot on the main show.
Even though Ballerini’s contestant, Jaelen Johnston, made it to the finale in Season 27, he did not end up winning.
Ballerini is known as the youngest Grand Ole Opry member and the first country singer to have three number one singles on the Billboard Country charts. Her achievements don’t end there, as her Grammy-nominated albums include Unapologetically and Patterns.
Camila Cabello (Season 22)
Camila Cabello joined the coaching crew on The Voice in Season 22 after being a Battle Advisor for Team Legend in the previous season. Cabello didn’t win this season, but she was a strong coach as her final artist, Morgan Myles, placed third overall.
Cabello started her career with the group Fifth Harmony on X-Factor (2012). This group was short-lived as they all eventually went their separate ways, starting up solo singing careers. Cabello rose to fame with her songs “Havana” and “Señorita” with Shawn Mendes. influenced pop vocals.
Dan + Shay (Season 25)
Dan + Shay are the first-ever duo to become coaches on The Voice and lead a team. They joined the team in Season 25, where there was a “double chair” built just for them to sit and vote as one team.
These two artists are a Grammy-winning pop-country duo with hit songs “Speechless” and “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber. They are known for their butter-like harmonies and loving lyrics.
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