- Rock and country legends Joe Walsh and Zac Brown have been announced as the new Mega Mentors for Season 28 of The Voice.
- Walsh will mentor the teams for coaches Reba McEntire and Niall Horan, while Brown will guide the contestants for Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé.
- The mentors join during the intense Knockouts phase, beginning October 27th, which will feature no saves or steals for the artists.
- A new “Mic Drop” button will allow a fan-voted winner to earn a special performance at the 2026 Rose Parade.
Musical Icons Join The Voice
NBC’s hit competition show The Voice is amping up the star power for its 28th season, revealing that Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band will serve as the season’s Mega Mentors. The announcement confirms the show’s ongoing tradition of bringing in music industry titans to guide its rising stars.
A Clash of Titans: Who Mentors Whom?
The mentors will be split between the four coaching teams to prepare them for the high-stakes Knockouts phase, which kicks off on October 27. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh will lend his expertise to the artists on Team Reba and Team Niall. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning country star Zac Brown will advise the contestants on Team Snoop and Team Bublé.
Both mentors share a recent connection to the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas. The Eagles headlined the venue last year, and Zac Brown Band is slated to be the first country act to perform there this December, bringing a wealth of current, high-level performance experience to the contestants.
High Stakes and New Rules for Season 28
The Knockouts phase promises to be more intense than ever. Each coach will enter with a team of eight artists, but with a critical twist: there will be no saves or steals. This rule change means coaches must make the difficult decision to choose only one winner from each Knockout pairing to advance to the Playoffs, significantly raising the stakes for every performance.
Introducing the “Mic Drop”
Adding another layer of excitement, Season 28 will introduce the “Mic Drop” button. This new feature can be used by a coach who is exceptionally impressed with a performance from one of their own team members. Viewers will then have the power to vote for their favorite “Mic Drop” moment, with the winning artist earning the incredible opportunity to perform at the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026.
A Legacy of Legendary Mentors
Walsh and Brown join a prestigious list of music icons who have served as Mega Mentors on The Voice. In previous seasons, artists such as Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Jennifer Hudson, and Sting have all shared their knowledge with contestants, solidifying the show’s reputation as a premier platform for aspiring singers.
The Voice airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and is available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
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