The Voice Coaches' Favorites Unchanged Since Auditions

The Voice Season 29, dubbed "Battle of Champions," is heading into its final stages, with the "Battle of Champions" winner to be announced this week. The Knockouts round concluded last week, solidifying the final nine contestants who will vie for the audience's vote in the Semifinals. This year marks a significant departure as both the Semifinals and the Finale were pre-recorded, a first in the show's history.

Coaches Kelly Clarkson and John Legend have both confessed that their favored artists have remained consistent since the Blind Auditions. Legend's top three, KJ Willis, Syd Millevoi, and Lucas West, have been his favorites from day one. Similarly, Clarkson's chosen trio of JW Griffin, Liv Ciara, and Mikenley Brown have held her top spots throughout the competition.

The Top 9 will compete on Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Semifinals. The following night, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Top 4 will compete in the Season 29 Finale. Kelly Clarkson's team secured two spots in the finale due to her win in the All-Star Showdown. The winner will ultimately be determined by a studio audience comprised of alumni and superfans, with the results revealed at the end of Tuesday's episode.