Keith Urban Joins “The Voice” As Season 25’s Mega Mentor

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Keith Urban Is Coming To The Voice

Country music star Keith Urban is joining Season 25 of The Voice! On Monday (March 25), the show announced that Urban will serve as the season’s Mega Mentor.

“let’s hear it for #TheVoice Mega Mentor: @keithurban,” The Voice wrote in a post on its social media pages.

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Urban is not new to The Voice. He previously served as Blake Shelton’s team advisor during Season 15 in 2018.

Additionally, Urban served as a coach on the Australian version of The Voice. He coached seasons 1, 10, and 11. The singer also served as a judge on American Idol for seasons 12-15.

What Is A Voice Mega Mentor?

As the Voice Mega Mentor, Urban will help advise the contestants of Season 25 as they prepare for the knockouts. He will work with all four teams. So that means Urban will collaborate with each of the season’s coaches: Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay.

Urban will first appear on the show on Monday, April 8.

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Urban is the latest superstar Mega Mentor to sign on for The Voice. Previous singers who’ve filled the same role (or similar role as a Key Advisor) include Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Wynonna Judd, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran, and now-coach Reba McEntire.

Voice Fans React To News That Keith Urban Is Joining The Show

Fans of The Voice were thrilled to hear that Keith Urban will serve as the season’s Mega Mentor. They shared their excitement in the comments of The Voice‘s posts on social media.

Some of the reactions were:

“This is the best news—they’re so lucky to have you, Keith! Can’t wait to watch!”

“Brilliant Choice!!”

“Keith Urban is going to be an incredible addition to the Voice!!!”

“This is so awesome! Keith is amazing!!!”

“Woohoo!! Wonderful news.”

“Great choice! Can’t wait!!”

“Great choice for mega mentor!!!!!”

“Woohoo this is awesome!!! Yay Yay Yay!!!!!!!”

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We also can’t wait to watch Urban help the contestants prepare for the knockouts! In the meantime, head below to watch a funny clip of Urban on the set of The Voice when he advised Team Blake in 2018.