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Zac Brown and Joe Walsh Join The Voice as Season 28 Knockout Mega Mentors

The Knockouts feature no steals or saves, with a new viewer‑voted Mic Drop awarding a Rose Parade performance.

Overview

  • Zac Brown mentors contestants on Team Snoop Dogg and Team Michael Bublé during the Knockout Rounds.
  • Joe Walsh serves as mega mentor for Team Reba McEntire and Team Niall Horan as the next phase gets underway.
  • The Knockouts begin Monday, October 27, with each coach entering eight artists and only match winners advancing to the Playoffs.
  • A new Mic Drop button is in play, reportedly per Deadline, allowing each coach one selection for a viewer vote that grants a January 1, 2026 Rose Parade performance.
  • Brown told People he was blown away by the contestants’ talent, while Walsh brings decades of experience and his VetsAid advocacy to his advisory role.