: A high school teacher and plane crash survivor who closed the premiere with a soulful rendition of "Angel Eyes" . He received a four-chair turn and chose Team Blake , becoming one of the season's early frontrunners.
: A 15-year-old artist who sparked a battle between Pharrell and Gwen . Despite Pharrell's high praise, Braiden chose Team Gwen .
: Added versatile singer Mark Hood after a four-chair turn. [S9E1] The Blind Auditions Premiere
The first round of Blind Auditions showcased a wide variety of talent, ranging from seasoned professionals to young newcomers.
: A rock musician who performed "Bring It on Home to Me" . A longtime fan of Gwen Stefani , she joined Team Gwen . Team Standings After the Premiere : A high school teacher and plane crash
By the end of the first night, the coaches had begun to build their initial rosters:
The of The Voice aired on September 21, 2015 , on NBC. The episode featured the return of veteran coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton , alongside Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani , who rejoined the panel after a one-season hiatus. The night began with a traditional group performance , where the coaches sang a medley of each other's hits: Gwen sang "Neon Light," Blake sang "Don't Speak," Pharrell sang "Sugar," and Adam closed with "Get Lucky". Premiere Highlights and Key Auditions Despite Pharrell's high praise, Braiden chose Team Gwen
: Performed Janelle Monáe’s "Tightrope," leading to a classic face-off between Adam and Blake . She became the first member of Team Blake for the season.