Season 29 of The Voice is almost here—and it promises to be unlike anything fans have seen before. Following the crowning of Season 28’s winner in December, NBC has announced that the new season, titled Battle of Champions, will premiere on February 23. This season brings back three fan-favorite coaches—Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John … Read more
Hannah Harper left the judges—and especially Carrie Underwood—in tears during her audition on the February 2 episode of American Idol. Harper, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Willow Springs, Missouri, performed an original song titled “String Cheese,” inspired by her personal battle with postpartum depression. Before Harper began singing, Underwood, 42, praised her unique style. “You’re, … Read more
From sleeping in his car after losing his father to standing beneath the brightest lights in music, Alex Warren’s journey to the Grammy stage is one shaped by loss, survival, and relentless perseverance. At just 25 years old, Warren stepped onto the stage at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards carrying far more than pre-performance nerves. … Read more
American Idol may have just discovered its next breakout star. During the February 2 episode, 24-year-old Makiyah, a bank employee from Arkansas, left judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood in awe with a show-stopping audition that instantly set her apart. Before taking the stage, Makiyah shared that most of her singing happens in … Read more
The Voice is returning for Season 29—but fans should be ready for a very different competition. Officially titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, the new season introduces a revamped format, a reduced coaching panel, returning contestants, and a live in-studio voting element. With major changes across the board, Season 29 aims to raise the stakes … Read more
Hannah Harper’s understated kitchen performance of Lee Ann Womack’s “If You’re Ever Down in Dallas” has quietly become one of the most talked-about moments connected to American Idol this season. Recorded casually while she sat at her kitchen counter, the video spread rapidly across social media—not because of big vocals or polished production, but because … Read more
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are stepping back into the spotlight—and they’re more competitive than ever. PEOPLE has unveiled the official trailer for Season 29 of The Voice, titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, offering fans a first look at the revamped competition ahead of its February 23 premiere on NBC. The new … Read more
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are back in their red chairs—and this time, they’re not holding back. NBC has released the official trailer for Season 29 of The Voice, aptly titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, and it makes one thing clear: the competition is fiercer than ever. PEOPLE exclusively debuted the first … Read more
Before Hannah Harper ever stepped beneath the glare of stage lights or felt the pressure of a national audience on American Idol, her music lived in a much quieter, more intimate space. Long before judges and applause, she sang shoulder to shoulder with her parents—not for fame, but for love. A video from a special … Read more
The Voice is bringing the nostalgia—and the competition—back in a big way. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine are officially reuniting as coaches for Season 29 of the NBC singing competition, marking the trio’s first time back together since Season 16. The new season is set to premiere in the spring and promises a … Read more