The Blind Auditions for the 30th season of The Voice concluded on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, leaving coaches Riley Green, Queen Latifah, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine with finalized rosters of 12 artists each. Among the 48 contestants selected to move into the next round are four singers from Utah, including Keiyana Osmond and Cade Mower.
Transition to Battle Rounds
As the Blind Auditions phase has officially ended, the competition moves into the first round of battles. The next episode of The Voice Season 30 is scheduled to air Monday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with streaming available the following day on Peacock.
New Coaching Lineup
The 30th season of the long-running NBC series features a new coaching lineup. Riley Green and Queen Latifah joined returning veterans Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine in the red chairs. This landmark season saw notable performances during the Blind Auditions, including the season's first four-chair turn awarded to sisters Ferryn and Brinkley on Team Riley.
Utah Artists Moving Forward
Utah is represented in the Battles round by several artists across different teams. Keiyana Osmord, a pop/country singer from Salt Lake City, joins Team Riley. Cade Mower, a country singer from Bluffdale, is also a member of Team Riley. On Team Adam, Salt Lake City native Cal Cook will compete as an alternative pop/R&B singer. Finally, Johnnie Kapua, a pop singer from Herriman, Utah, has been selected for Team Kelly.
Team Kelly Highlights
The selection process for Team Kelly included several high-profile moments. Johnnie Kapua, a New Zealand native, was secured by Kelly Clarkson using her 'First In Button' after both Clarkson and Queen Latifah showed interest. Other members of Team Kelly include 13-year-old Brianna Cameron, who performed a rendition of 'River Deep, Mountain High' by Tina Turner, and 15-year-old Koumba Diallo, who earned the season's second four-chair turn.
Memorable Audition Moments
The competition has seen diverse talent and intense performances throughout the auditions. Kavi Nyx, a pop/alternative singer, earned a spot on Team Kelly after performing a version of 'Wildflower' by Billie Eilish that incorporated runs and riffs as an homage to her Indian heritage. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Isabella Juliet, who uses a prosthetic to play guitar, performed a cover of 'Things a Man Oughta Know' by Lainey Wilson, and though she did not secure a chair turn, she shared the stage with Riley Green following her audition.
Notable Contestant Performances
Other standout performances from the Blind Auditions include Brendan Coulter, who joined Team Riley after performing 'Liar' by Jelly Roll. Coulter, who previously came close to making the Season 25 cast, received chair turns from both Clarkson and Green. Additionally, Evan James, a country singer from Highland, Michigan, joined Team Adam after performing Morgan Wallen's 'Wasted On You.'
The Voice Season 30 Context
The Voice has reached its 30th season, continuing its legacy as a fan-favorite musical competition. The Blind Auditions format requires coaches to make decisions based solely on the vocal ability of the performers, without being able to see them. The 48 selected artists will now face off in the battle rounds to determine who will advance toward the championship.
