In a heartwarming moment before Season 25 of The Voice premiered, coaches Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay, Chance the Rapper, and John Legend joined forces for their first-ever group performance. This marks the debut of Dan + Shay as the first duo to coach on the American version of the show, adding a dynamic element. Acknowledging the competition, Shay Mooney mentioned the stiff challenge of competing against Reba McEntire, who brings her competitive spirit to the season.
Putting aside their competitive edge, the coaches collaborated on a gospel-styled rendition of the classic song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1969. The performance featured each coach taking turns singing, accompanied by a full choir delivering perfect harmonies. As the song progressed, the coaches and choir united, creating an uplifting and powerful moment on The Voice stage.
Fans expressed their excitement, praising the coaches’ collaborative performance and anticipating an exceptional season. Comments flooded in on the YouTube video, with viewers describing the rendition as beautiful, spectacular, and perfectly timed for the current state of humanity. The unity and church-like atmosphere of the performance left a lasting impression, setting a positive tone for the upcoming season.