Country music legend Reba McEntire is brought on as a coach for season 24 of “The Voice.”
Monday’s announcement comes more than six months after coach Blake Shelton he said he would leave the show. Shelton, the longest-serving coach on “The Voice,” frequently worked with country singers on the show.
McEntire is a Country Music Hall of Fame member While season 24 will be her first as a coach, she served as a “Mega Mentor” during season 23 and as Shelton’s battle advisor in season 1.
“There’s a new coach in town! See you this fall,” McEntire tweeted.
Gwen Stefani, Shelton’s wife, will return as a coach on the show. It will be his seventh season.
Stefani and McEntire will be joined by John Legend and Niall Horan. This will be Horan’s second season. The legend returns after a short hiatus.
The live semifinals of Season 23 begin on Monday night.
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