Night 1: [s15e1] Blind Auditions Premiere,

: The night's biggest highlight was this 13-year-old powerhouse, who became the youngest four-chair turn in the show's history at the time. After her rendition of Adele's "Turning Tables," she sang a stunning duet of "I Am Changing" with her idol, Jennifer Hudson , before joining Team JHud .

: Kicking off the season with "Ball and Chain," she impressed coaches not just with her soulful "stank face" vocals but also her synesthesia—a condition where she sees colors when hearing music. She joined Team Kelly . [S15E1] Blind Auditions Premiere, Night 1

: A country artist and war hero whose raspy cover of "She Used to Be Mine" sparked a classic battle between Kelly and Blake. Despite Blake's country roots, Mikele chose Team Kelly . : The night's biggest highlight was this 13-year-old

: Bringing a deep gospel background, his performance of "Get Here" was so moving it prompted Jennifer Hudson to claim the "gates of heaven opened up" before he joined her team. She joined Team Kelly

: Her sassy powerhouse performance of "Mamma Knows Best" earned turns from Adam, Blake, and Jennifer, though Adam strategically blocked Jennifer to secure her for Team Adam . New Season Twist: The Comeback Stage

The Season 15 premiere of The Voice (Night 1), which aired on September 24, 2018, set a massive tone for the competition with a historic four-chair turn and the introduction of a game-changing new round. The coaching panel featured returning champion , veterans Adam Levine and Blake Shelton , and the return of Jennifer Hudson after a one-season hiatus. Standout Performances

Night 1 also introduced "," a digital companion series hosted by a fifth coach, Kelsea Ballerini . This twist allowed artists who didn't get a chair turn during the Blinds—like the first "Comeback" artist Ayanna Joni —a second chance to fight their way back into the Top 13. Premiere Teams at a Glance Kennedy Holmes "Turning Tables" Jennifer Hudson Sarah Grace "Ball and Chain" Kelly Clarkson Mikele Buck "She Used to Be Mine" Kelly Clarkson RADHA "Mamma Knows Best" Adam Levine Tyke James Adam Levine Tyshawn Colquitt "Like I Can" Jennifer Hudson Kameron Marlowe "One Number Away" Blake Shelton