The Voice

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The Voice is a major singing competition that brings together the most powerful voices from every corner of the United States. The winner at the end of the contest earns the title of "The Voice". What sets the programme apart is its innovative four-stage format. It all begins with the blind auditions, in which singers take the stage and are judged on their voices alone. Then come the battle rounds, where contestants go head-to-head as they fight to stay in the competition. In the third stage, the knockouts, the rivalry grows even fiercer. Finally, the live shows begin, with the finalists performing on live television. Throughout the process, celebrity coaches guide the contestants and help them develop their talent. Stars such as Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson have served as coaches over the years. Built on a John de Mol format, the programme has been on NBC since 2011 and is hosted by Carson Daly.