Keith Urban and Thomas Rhett are joining NBC’s The Voice in important roles next season; they will serve as advisors during the Battle Rounds after the show begins in September. Urban is set to join Blake Shelton’s team, while Rhett has been asked to mentor Kelly Clarkson’s team. This will be Rhett’s first time coaching or advising or judging a major television reality competition. Urban served as a judge on American Idol for the show’s final four seasons on Fox. Urban is currently on tour with Kelsea Ballerini while Rhett is currently on the road with Kenny Chesney. Season 15 of The Voice begins on Sept. 24.
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