UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. -- NBC has picked up the fourth and fifth cycle of the hit music competition series "The Voice" for Spring and Fall 2013.
"This pickup will assure the many dedicated 'Voice' fans that this innovative show will continue to bring some of the most talented new voices to the world's attention through all of next year," said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment.
Greenblatt said Usher and Shakira will be added as rotating coaches to join Christina Aguleria, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. The coaches will be added because Christina Aguilera is releasing a new album and going on tour, and CeeLo Green is developing new music in addition to a scripted comedy series for NBC based on his life. Those two will be taking the spring 2013 cycle off.
"My hat is off to John de Mol, Mark Burnett, and everyone who produces this classy and highly entertaining show for us," said Greenblatt.
