[s9e1] The Blind Auditions Premiere May 2026

: A 15-year-old artist who sparked a battle between Pharrell and Gwen . Despite Pharrell's high praise, Braiden chose Team Gwen .

The of The Voice aired on September 21, 2015 , on NBC. The episode featured the return of veteran coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton , alongside Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani , who rejoined the panel after a one-season hiatus. The night began with a traditional group performance , where the coaches sang a medley of each other's hits: Gwen sang "Neon Light," Blake sang "Don't Speak," Pharrell sang "Sugar," and Adam closed with "Get Lucky". Premiere Highlights and Key Auditions [S9E1] The Blind Auditions Premiere

: Delivered one of the most iconic auditions in the show's history with Sia’s "Chandelier" . His performance earned a four-chair turn and a standing ovation, eventually joining Team Adam . : A 15-year-old artist who sparked a battle

By the end of the first night, the coaches had begun to build their initial rosters: The episode featured the return of veteran coaches

The first round of Blind Auditions showcased a wide variety of talent, ranging from seasoned professionals to young newcomers.

: Performed Janelle Monáe’s "Tightrope," leading to a classic face-off between Adam and Blake . She became the first member of Team Blake for the season.