The Voice (2011)

NBC's landmark singing competition where blind auditions, fierce battles, and live performances determine who truly has the voice.

The Voice - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Voice
  • First Air Year: 2011
  • Last Air Year: 2026
  • Created by: Roel van Velzen, John de Mol
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Reality
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Number of Seasons: 29
  • Number of Episodes: 688
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: April 26, 2011 (United States - TV-G), April 26, 2011 (Canada - PG), April 26, 2011 (Germany - 12), April 26, 2011 (France - 12), April 26, 2011 (India - U), April 26, 2011 (Brazil - 12), April 26, 2011 (Mexico - B)
  • Networks: NBC
  • Alternative Titles: The Voice: Battle of Champions (US), The Voice (2011) (UK)
  • Production Companies: Warner Horizon Television, Mark Burnett Productions, One Three Media, United Artists Media Group, Talpa Media, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, MGM Television, ITV Studios America
  • Production Countries: United States of America

The Voice - Plot

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes "The Voice." The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

The Voice - Trailer

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The Voice - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Roel van Velzen
  • John de Mol

Main Cast

  • Carson Daly
  • Blake Shelton
  • Adam Levine
  • John Legend
  • Kelly Clarkson
  • Gwen Stefani
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Pharrell Williams
  • Cee Lo Green
  • Reba McEntire

Executive Producers

  • Mark Burnett
  • John de Mol
  • Stijn Bakkers
  • Audrey Morrissey
  • Lee Metzger

The Voice - FAQs

Where can you watch The Voice online?

The Voice is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It is also accessible through YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand. New episodes air live on NBC, and full seasons are typically available on Peacock shortly after broadcast.

Who are the coaches on The Voice?

The Voice has featured a rotating roster of celebrity coaches over the years, including Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams, Cee Lo Green, Alicia Keys, Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, and Jennifer Hudson.

How many seasons does The Voice have?

The Voice has aired 29 seasons on NBC since its premiere in April 2011, spanning 688 episodes. The series is still in production and returning for additional seasons, making it one of the longest-running singing competition shows in American television history.

Is The Voice based on a true story or original format?

The Voice is based on the original Dutch format The Voice of Holland, created by Roel van Velzen and John de Mol. It is not based on a true story but rather an internationally licensed competition format that has been adapted in dozens of countries worldwide since its debut in the Netherlands in 2010.

What is The Voice about?

The Voice is a singing competition where talented vocalists from across the United States compete through four stages: blind auditions, battle rounds, knockouts, and live performance shows. Celebrity coaches select and mentor contestants, ultimately guiding one artist to be crowned The Voice.

When did The Voice first premiere on NBC?

The Voice premiered on NBC on April 26, 2011. The show quickly became one of the network's highest-rated programs and has continued to air for over a decade, establishing itself as a cornerstone of American reality competition television.

Has The Voice won any major awards?

The Voice has earned multiple Emmy Awards over its run, including wins for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. The show has also received numerous nominations across various television awards bodies, recognizing both its production quality and its impact on the reality competition genre.

What is the content rating for The Voice?

The Voice is rated TV-PG in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The show's family-friendly format, focused on musical performance and coaching, has contributed to its broad cross-generational appeal and consistent NBC ratings.

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