Who are The Voice Season 28 mega mentors?

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NBC’s The Voice just turned up the volume for Season 28, and this time, it’s bringing rock royalty and country grit to the stage. Guitar legend Joe Walsh and Grammy winner Zac Brown are stepping in as the show’s newest mega mentors, ready to coach hopefuls through the chaos of the Knockouts starting October 27. aa

Walsh, of Eagles fame, is teaming up with Niall Horan and Reba McEntire, while Brown makes his Voice debut alongside Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg. With the competition hitting high notes and egos clashing in perfect harmony, these mentors might just be the secret weapons the contestants need to survive the next round.

Each coach enters this phase with eight remaining artists on their roster. The Knockouts operate differently from earlier rounds; no saves or steals are permitted. Coaches must select winners from their own teams to move forward. This season, The Voice is literally dropping the mic, thanks to a brand-new “Mic Drop” button that lets each coach spotlight one unforgettable performance. The chosen four then face the ultimate test: America’s vote. The winner scores a golden ticket to perform at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day 2026; talk about starting the year on a high note. Catch the chaos and charm Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, or stream it the next day on Peacock if your remote mysteriously disappears.

The Voice: Season 28’s mega mentors explored

Joe Walsh is basically rock royalty; the guy’s guitar riffs have lived rent-free in music history for decades. As a member of the Eagles, he helped craft anthems like “Life in the Fast Lane,” while his solo hits “Life’s Been Good” and “Rocky Mountain Way” still crank through car speakers everywhere. He even threw down “Funk #49” back in the day, just to prove he could. With five Grammys on his shelf and a career that’s outlasted multiple musical eras, The Voice's latest addition, Walsh, knows a thing or two about making noise that matters. Teaming up with Niall Horan and Reba McEntire, he’s bringing a wild mix of rock swagger and country soul, the kind of combo that could either spark fireworks or burn down the stage entirely.

Meanwhile, Zac Brown, the man behind the Zac Brown Band, is stepping in to The Voice to keep things grounded as a country star with stadium hits can be. The band secured six consecutive albums in the Billboard Top 10. Five albums debuted at number one on the Country Albums chart specifically. Their commercial success includes 10.8 million albums sold.

Brown himself has claimed three Grammy Awards throughout his career. His debut as a mentor brings contemporary country expertise to the coaching panel. Working with Bublé and Snoop Dogg adds a cross-genre dimension to his mentorship approach.

What is the knockout format now?

The Voice Knockouts eliminate safety nets that existed in previous rounds. Coaches face tough decisions without backup options. The "Mic Drop" button adds pressure and opportunity simultaneously. Each coach must choose carefully which performance deserves audience consideration.

The Voice viewer voting determines which artist performs at The Rose Parade, adding stakes beyond competition advancement. This innovation connects the show to a major national event. The Playoffs follow, serving as the final barrier before Live Shows begin.

The combination of veteran mentors and format updates promises fresh energy as Season 28 continues its run.


The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.

Edited by Debanjana