When does ‘The Voice’ start? Season 26 date, time and Snoop Dogg’s coaching debut

It’s once again time to take a seat and listen to some blind singing auditions.

“The Voice” returns this month for Season 26 with a new lineup of coaches recruiting promising talent to take to the very end.

Along with returning coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani, Season 26 will showcase two new stars on the red chairs. Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg will make his coaching debut this year, alongside Canadian star Michael Bublé

The best coach is the D O double G,” Snoop Dogg said in a clip teased for the upcoming season.

The Emmy-winning reality series features various aspiring musicians looking for their big break. Artists perform covers for some of the biggest names in music who are facing away and sitting on rotating chairs. Those who get at least one chair turn eventually join a team and make their way through several eliminations until viewers decide who wins it all.
By the season finale, one artist is crowned “The Voice,” winning $100,000 and record deal with Universal Music Group. Their coach wins bragging rights and the signature trophy.

Here’s what to know about Season 26 of “The Voice.”
The coach lineup for “The Voice” Season 26 includes Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg.

Stefani will return for her eighth season as a coach while last season’s champion, the Queen of Country, returns for her fourth consecutive turn. Bublé and Snoop Dogg are both joining the series as first time coaches.
Alabama native Asher HaVon won Season 25 of “The Voice” with the support of coach Reba McEntire. The vocal powerhouse became the first openly LGBTQ contestant to win the singing competition, according GLAAD.

“Thank you for giving me such a safe place to be my authentic self,” HaVon told McEntire moments before his win. “Thank you for making me believe in myself, and I promise you I will never let you down.”HaVon prevailed against runner up Josh Sanders, a fellow Team Reba member. John Legend’s performers Bryan Olesen and Nathan Chester were also in the top 5 along with Karen Waldrup on music duo Dan + Shay’s team.