The Voice season premiere welcomes back Jennifer Hudson for blind auditions. Here’s how to watch The Voice season 15, episode 1 live, on TV and online. It’s time for The Voice season premiere, so we’re telling you how to watch The Voice online and watch The Voice live this Monday as the NBC singing competition embarks upon its latest cycle. What’s new this season? Not much. Jennifer Hudson, who did not make a huge splash with the viewers when she debuted in season 13, returns for another round. She won’t be staying, though, because NBC has already announced that her big red chair is being taken over by John Legend in spring 2019. Also back are last season’s winner Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine, who may now be the most controversial Super Bowl halftime show performer ever. Don’t expect that to come up in this episode, though, as these Voice blind auditions were pre-taped months ago. What TV fans will see in these two hours is more of the same: two hours of people singing, hoping to land a spot on the show, while the coaches squabble amongst themselves. NBC hasn’t included a synopsis for the premiere, presumably because they know that viewers are aware how these go by now. The Voice season 15 is here, and it’s time to turn some chairs. Below is all the information you need to watch The Voice online and live Monday to catch the first episode of the season. Here’s how you can watch “The Blind Auditions Season Premiere” live, on TV and via live stream: Date: Monday, Sept. 24 Start Time: 8:00 p.m. Episode: “The Blind Auditions Season Premiere” TV Channel: NBC Live Stream: Watch live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. You can also watch on the NBC website or app. For the latest The Voice season 15 spoilers and news, plus more on everything happening on TV, follow the Television category at FanSided.<doc-sep>The Voice S 15 E 1 Close this dialog window Streaming Options And we’re back! The Voice‘s 15th (yes, fifteenth) season is upon us, with the ever-faithful Adam Levine and Blake Shelton joined by Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson in the red chair quadrant this time around. If you count JHud’s The Voice UK win, each of these four coaches is coming in with at least one victory in the bag, which means bragging rights are more at stake than ever. We can probably expect the gents to be extra spicy to one another all season long. If tonight’s first round of blind auditions is any indication, this season should be stacked with some serious talent on Team JHud, and while we haven’t seen her throw any shoes yet, it’s just a matter of time. Let’s take a look at tonight’s crop of contestant hopefuls. Sarah Grace (15 – Houston, TX) “Ball and Chain” by Janis Joplin Let’s just assume Kelly Clarkson’s red ladies jacket offering had no bearing on Sarah Grace’s decision, even though the girl literally experiences life in color thanks to her rare synesthesia condition. It’s much more likely that Team Kelly is just a better fit for the high schooler, whose smoky voice is a surprisingly mature match for the blues genre that’s given her so much joy over the years. Sarah Grace might be very young, but her level of control shows some real sophistication — that growl! — and she’s also got a lot of natural rhythm on display in her performance. While she doesn’t choose JHud Productions to guide her through this competition, Hudson gets it right when she pegs this little lady’s voice and performance style as “sassy.” Team: Kelly Clarkson. Tyshawn Colquitt (23 – Cincinnati, OH) “Like I Can” by Sam Smith And suddenly, I’m hungry for some cake. We’ve seen a lot of song delivery guys and gals come through on this show, but Tyshawn Colquitt’s “Pound and Sound” service has gotta be the most unusual (and delicious) idea yet. Fortunately for him, he’s got a lot more going for himself than just the family business. His voice is built for that “real R&B” genre he’s looking to revive — the coaches are hearing everything from Brian McKnight to Teddy Pendergrass among his myriad tones, and both Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turn around for him. Blake’s just always on the prowl for a soul singer who might break away from the obvious trajectory and give him a chance (hey, Kyla Jade), but this is a match made in JHud Productions heaven, no doubt about it. There’s a lot of work to be done to ready him for the next level; he needs to slow down a bit and dial down the choppiness, but his energy is on point and his high notes are infectious. He should be a fun one to watch. Team: Jennifer Hudson. Tyke James (18 – Laie, HI) “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Speaking of someone worth watching, Tyke James is a full-on one-man show with all of his quirks. From climbing massive trees to eating raw coconuts, the kid is practically on a lifelong audition for the next Point Break remake, no? Even though he’s a beach bum whose biggest stage so far has been the sidewalk by a taco truck, he’s an intriguing singer with some raw potential that Adam Levine seems to think can really be something. There’s no doubt he has an achy, unique quality to his lullaby-style delivery that, if he can smooth out the kinks, might be quite lovely. His humorous sense of humility — “I do present something different as an artist, but I wonder if it’s a good difference” — will do wonders for his popularity potential if he makes it to the live rounds. Team: Adam Levine Ayanna Joni (29 – Yonkers, NY) “Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato It’s always sad when someone doesn’t get chosen during this level, especially when they’re as close to the mark as Ayanna Joni. But it’s especially gutting when the person getting cut has a kid in tow who hasn’t quite adjusted to life’s many disappointments. This former child actor-turned-teen artist has found a second life in music in the wedding singing business following an unexpected pregnancy, and now she’s ready for more. Her voice itself is strong and has hints of honey that are worth drawing out, but this song choice is so fast-paced and demanding that it makes her sound a bit too nasally and breathy. Luckily, Kelsea Ballerini has heard enough to recruit Ayanna for her “Comeback Stage” subseries, so this isn’t the last we’ve heard of the singer. Team: N/A Mercedes Ferreira-Dias (17 – Miami, FL) “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles An entirely different kind of comeback kid arrives next by way of Mercedes Ferreira-Dias, who was this close to earning a place on Team Kelly Clarkson last season but fell just a tiny bit short of earning a turn. Instead of giving up, she went home and worked on her voice and returned this year with a soft, yearning sound that’s completely affecting. She has clearly honed her song selection skills as well because as this number crests to its bustling chorus, her voice builds up right along with the instrumentals, ultimately demanding that the coaches give her a chance to see it through to the next round. This time, Clarkson does turn her chair, but then so does Blake Shelton, and even though he wasn’t one of the people who encouraged her return, she’s not ready to forgive Kelly just yet. Considering how well Blake worked with Chloe Kohanski, though, maybe this isn’t such a bad move on her part after all! Team: Blake Shelton Radha (19 – Jersey City, NJ) “Mamma Knows Best” by Jessie J Every season needs a powerhouse, and this time, it looks like Radha is ready for the job. From her first note, the girl is giving the roof supports some trouble, and while she does slow it down around the halfway point, her energy never wavers. It’s… a lot, but Adam, Blake, and Jennifer are interested enough in her sprawling style to turn, and Adam’s even willing to go so far as to use his sole block to keep Jennifer out of the running, so he wins her over. Let’s see if he can find a few songs that might showcase some more of her nuance next time, though, deal? Team: Adam Levine Kameron Marlowe (29 – Kannapolis, NC) “One Number Away” by Luke Combs Nobody knows what to do with a steely country rocker like Blake Shelton, so it’s hardly a surprise when this guy shows up and goes right to the fatherland, despite Kelly Clarkson’s valiant effort to recruit him to her side of Nashville (which is equally stacked with icons and producers, fwiw). Karmon Marlowe’s delivery is bolstered by the fact that the two judges love his song choice, and it bodes well for his good guy with guitar vibe. He does need some grooming — his whole song seems to fall apart around the halfway point — but if there’s anyone who can do it, it’s Blake “The Cowboy” Shelton, right? Team: Blake Shelton Mikele Buck (39 – Big Chimney, WV) “She Used to Be Mine” by Brooks & Dunn Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson is successful in recruiting another country music gent; this time, he’s a legitimate war hero who made it through his service by playing the guitar with a late friend. This guy wears his heart on his sleeve tattoo, and while his voice has a shaky quality that leaves the coaches questioning whether they’d like to recruit him ’til the very end, his audible and intangible appeal is undeniable. He wins over Kelly and Blake, who duke it out until Kelly’s enthusiasm (and talkativeness) wins him over. Team: Kelly Clarkson Sam Hastings (23 – Portland, ME) “Angela” by The Lumineers Welp. Sam Hastings might have a genuine singer-songwriter quality to him that has the judges interested, but he keeps his performance squarely in the safe zone and thus fails to surprise anyone.<doc-sep>After 13-year-old Kennedy Holmes's jaw-dropping performance, fans and coaches thought they might have already found the next winner of The Voice. But now, we have another serious contender for season 15: Sarah Grace, the 15-year-old who rocked her rendition of Janis Joplin's "Ball and Chain," during the blind auditions. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Sarah's soulful sound turns the chairs of three coaches—Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Blake Shelton—but particularly impresses Kelly, who presses her button first. The "I Don't Think About You" singer says Sarah's bold stage presence, which Kelly lovingly describes as "stank face," was the best part of her performance. Jennifer agrees, and seizes the opportunity to try and convince Sarah to join her team instead. "See, here at J Hud productions, we call that sass," Jennifer says. "I felt it with my chair back, you know? Like, I was like, 'Somebody got some presence up in here.' I would call you sassy." This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This pint-sized prodigy had #TheVoice Coaches battling out! 💥😱 Find out who she picked MONDAY 8/7c on @NBC. 🎶✌️ https://t.co/kOG76mmiNR — The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) September 21, 2018 After a little more cheeky back-and-forth, Kelly does note a pretty convincing reason why Sarah should choose her as a coach. "I really do want to say, I did actually win The Voice last year with a 15-year-old. I'm just saying, I can do it," she says, referring to Season 14 winner, Brynn Cartelli. Sarah tells the coaches she wants to make a "blues, rock, roots album, pulling inspiration from Etta James [and] Janis Joplin," which prompts Kelly to assure she's a "big fan," of the teen. "I was surprised you were so little with such a big, like, old soul voice," she says. Jennifer and Blake again try and make their case to Sarah, with Blake saying that her voice is full of "grit and passion." As the crowd erupts in cheers to try and sway Sarah's decision, the Houston, Texas, native admits that it is "such a hard decision. I thought I had it figured out, and now I'm like, maybe... no, I don't think I do," she says. The clip dramatically cuts off right before Sarah announces her pick. To find out which team Sarah—and the other talented singers—join, watch The Voice Season 15 premiere on Monday, September 24 at 8 p.m. EST. Jennifer Aldrich Editorial Assistant Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
The Voice is back on NBC with its two-night Season 15 premiere starting on Monday. As always, the singing competition will kick off with two nights of blind auditions, during which the judges will choose contestants for their individual teams. So who's back in the notorious red swivel chairs for Season 15? Original coaches Adam Levine and Blake Sheldon return for yet another year along with American Idol alums Jennifer Hudson, who joined the competitive series back during Season 13, and Kelly Clarkson, who joined the coaches for Season 14. Carson Daly is also back on The Voice for hosting duty. Meanwhile, Halsey, Keith Urban and Thomas Rhett will serve as advisers along with former The Voice coach CeeLo Green. It was announced during the summer The Voice would get a new judge, country star Kelsea Ballerini, who will serve as a coach and mentor for the show's new web series, The Comeback Stage. Ballerini will help and guide six lucky contestants, who fail to make it past auditions for the main show. The contestants will pair off and perform in battle rounds while The Comeback Stage winner will have the opportunity to advance to the main competition in November and will land a spot on The Voice's top 13. Fans will have to watch the two-night blind auditions to learn more about the contestants, although a Season 15 sneak peek did reveal one contestant already impressing the judges. In the clip, 15-year-old Sarah Grace wowed coaches with her rendition of Janis Joplin's "Ball and Chain," leading Shelton, Hudson and Clarkson to fight for her placement on one of their teams. Grace only continued to win the judges over when she shares her biggest dream of making a "blues, rock, roots album pulling inspiration from Etta James and [Joplin]." This pint-sized prodigy had #TheVoice Coaches battling out! 💥😱 Find out who she picked MONDAY 8/7c on @NBC. 🎶✌️ pic.twitter.com/kOG76mmiNR — The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) September 21, 2018 The Voice Season 15's blind auditions start on Monday and will continue on Tuesday night. Viewers can watch the competition live on NBC or stream via the NBC app or the network's website. Folks with Hulu's Live TV service will also be able to stream the show in real-time on there, while those with basic Hulu subscriptions can watch the premiere on-demand after it airs. The Voice is also available for streaming on platforms such as FuboTV and Sling TV. The Voice kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.