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Episode Date: March 14, 2026Kelly Clarksons Battle Rounds on The Voice kick off with Jennifer Hudson as advisor, following her ex-husbands sudden death. Hudson coached Seasons thirteen and fifteen, and her guidance helps Ke...llys team, featuring Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown, deliver a stunning performance of Focus by H E R. Coaches John Legend and Adam Levine praise the harmonies, while Kelly shares feedback from Hudsons rehearsal, highlighting the duos supportive dynamic. Tune in Monday to see Kellys decision on who advances. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39346c68845e5374
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Season 29 of The Voice kicks off its battle rounds on Monday night at 9 p.m. Eastern Pacific Time on NBC.
Kelly Quarkson brought in Jennifer Hudson as her advisor after missing rehearsals due to the sudden death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, from Melanoma on August 7, 2025.
Blackstock was the father of her two kids and the lost hit right in the middle of filming.
Hudson stepped up seamlessly since she coached seasons 13 and 15 before.
Kelly's team featured strong artists like Liv Seara and McKinley Brown,
who faced off in a sneak peak performance of focus by H.E.R.
The duet.
Showcase tight harmonies and impressive vocals from both women.
Coaches, John Legend, and Adam Levine raved about the battle.
Legend called the harmonies, silky, smooth, and praise lives range,
while noting Mickensley's sultry tone.
Levine went further, saying it was the best battle round he had ever heard in all his seasons on the show.
Kelly shared feedback from Hudson's rehearsal session, saying the pair blended so well they sometimes lost their individual shine, but they fixed that.
Perfectly. She highlighted how they lifted each other up instead of competing fiercely.
Tune in Monday to see Kelly's big choice on who advances to the knockouts. The episode streams the next day on Peacock.
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