Please Welcome ‘Coach’ Nick Jonas

• Entertainer Nick Jonas is joining NBC’s The Voice as a coach for the show’s upcoming 18th season, which starts in the spring. He will join returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton, along with host Carson Daly on the music competition series. That’s the word from Variety, which initially reported the news.

“I’m so excited to be a part of The Voice family,” said Jonas, who, along with his fellow Jonas Brothers Joe and Kevin appeared on NBC’s sister music competition series Songland earlier this year. He added, “It’s such an awesome group of individuals, and I can’t wait to help these artists really build and hone in to find their unique voices.”

Meredith Ahr, President of Alternative and Reality Group for NBC Entertainment, commented, “As a member of one of the hottest pop groups, Nick’s success in navigating all aspects of the music industry is exceptional. We were so impressed by his innate musicality, technical aptitude and passion that he brought to Songland earlier this year and know he will be an incredible fit as a coach on The Voice. We are excited to see Nick lend his mentorship, relatability and breadth of knowledge to a new crop of artists.”