The Evolution of ‘The Voice’ Coaches: 4 of the Most Impactful Panelists

There have been quite a few different coaches on The Voice, and some of those judges have made quite an impact on the show. In honor of the hit vocal competition series kicking off yet again, let’s dive into five of the best Voice coaches of all time! It’s worth noting that each and every coach on the show has provided something special. We just think these five coaches deserve a shoutout for their contributions to The Voice.

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1. Blake Shelton

Country star Blake Shelton has become as synonymous with The Voice as he has with country music as a whole. He dedicated his talents to 23 whole seasons of the show and managed to score nine wins during that time.

Realistically, he’s the GOAT of The Voice and gained more wins than any other coach in the history of the series. Plus, many of his winners have gone on to enjoy quite successful careers after their seasons wrapped. He’s definitely missed!

2. Reba

Queen Reba picked up where Blake Shelton left off, and she hasn’t disappointed viewers nor fans yet. She’s a delight to watch on screen, and she seems to have a real passion for supporting her chosen competitors on the show.

Reba scored a win for Asher HaVon in 2024 and stole the hearts of viewers, and we can’t wait to see what she does next on The Voice! She very well could win the upcoming season of the show.

3. Niall Horan

Former One Direction member Niall Horan was only a coach on The Voice for two seasons, but he managed to score the win on both of those seasons. Clearly, he knows what he’s doing. It’s honestly a shame that he isn’t on the show anymore, as he was a bit of a fan favorite during his tenure.

4. Pharrell Williams

When it comes to music industry knowledge, you can’t really beat Pharrell Williams. He knows his way around music, talent, vocal ability, and sniffing out the real underdogs of The Voice. Williams was a coach from Seasons 7 through 10 and won only once with Sawyer Fredericks, but his impact is still felt on the show. He was quite dedicated to sticking with contestants who were underrated, under the assumption that one of them would be the winner.

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