Blake Shelton Returns to THE VOICE — Here’s Why

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FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Blake Shelton performs onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

By Kayla DeKraker

The season finale of THE VOICE airs next week, and a special line-up of familiar faces will appear to celebrate the episode.

Former judges, including Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys, will join the finalists. In addition to them, Foreigner, Joe Jonas, Sheryl Crow, James Bay, Amanda Reid and Season 2 winner Bryce Leatherwood will also perform at the event.

Shelton will perform the song “Texas” from his new album For Recreational Use, which he announced on Instagram.

“It’s been years in the making and I’m so excited it’s finally yours,” he wrote on Instagram. “Hope y’all love it!!!!”

Fans expressed their excitement for the album. One person commented on the post, “Album of the year!!! It’s absolutely amazing 🔥🔥”

Former judge Clarkson will perform her new song “Where Have You Been?”

She recently premiered the music video for the new song, which she posted to her Instagram account.

“I’m about to premiere my music video for my new single, and I’m very excited, and it’s awesome because the band’s all here,” she said. “I wrote it at my ranch, and we all were there doing the video for it, and now we’re here.”

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One user in the comment section said, “I love that she highlighted her ENTIRE band and not just herself, not a lot of ppl do that and that speak volumes about Kelly.” Another fan added, “I love how Kelly is cheering on both her band and rocking out to her own song.”

These two former judges are bound to put on an entertaining show at THE VOICE finale.

This season’s judges Michael Bublé, John Legend, Adam Levine and Kelsea Ballerini will take the stage in duet performances with each of their finalists. After this, fans will watch in anticipation as a winner is announced.

This week, seven finalists were eliminated with five remaining. NBC THE VOICE Instagram shared photos of the judges and the final twelve.

Fans in the comment section congratulated the finalists. “Talented and amazing group of individuals,” one person said. Another user added, “I ❤️ these judges what an awesome time watching each and every one of you! 🙌🔥🔥🔥”

Spoilers ahead!

After this week’s episode, the competitors who will make the finale are Adam David, Jadyn Cree, Jaelen Johnson, Lucia Flores-Weisman and RENZO.

Season 27 of THE VOICE will conclude Tuesday, May 20 at 8/7c on NBC. Season 28 will feature a set of new and returning judges and arrives this fall.

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