[s9e1] The Blind Auditions Premiere May 2026

: A high school teacher and plane crash survivor who closed the premiere with a soulful rendition of "Angel Eyes" . He received a four-chair turn and chose Team Blake , becoming one of the season's early frontrunners.

: 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. [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 high school teacher and plane crash

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 She became the first member of Team Blake for the season

By the end of the first night, the coaches had begun to build their initial rosters:

: An Irish rocker who sang Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There for You" . He secured turns from Adam and Gwen , ultimately picking Team Adam .