Ed Sheeranwill be “Thinking Out Loud” onThe Voicestage.On Tuesday, the star, 30, was announced as the Mega Mentor for Season 21 of the hit NBC singing competition series.Alongside coachesKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,John LegendandBlake Shelton, Sheeran will mentor the artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds as they prepare for the Knockouts, which will air beginning on Oct. 25 (at 8 p.m. ET).During the Knockout Rounds, artists are paired against a teammate and select their own song to perform individually as their direct competitor watches and waits. Utilizing his vast experience in songwriting, musical production and performing to provide mentorship, Sheeran will guide the artists in their vocal and technical choices.Coaches alone will choose the winner from their team to advance to the Live Playoffs. Each coach also has one steal in the Knockouts.Ed Sheeran.Trae Patton/NBCSheeran’s appearance onThe Voicewill come just days ahead of the release of hisfourth full-length album— titled=(and pronouncedEquals) — on Oct. 29."=(Equals) is a really personal record and one that means a lot to me," Sheeran said in a statement in August. “My life changed greatly over the past few years — I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics over the course of the album. I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.“RELATED VIDEO: Watch Ed Sheeran Bare His Fangs in New ‘Bad Habits’ Music VideoThe four-time Grammy winner ismarried to Cherry Seaborn, and the couple welcomeddaughter Lyra Antarcticain August 2020. Two of = (Equals)’s tracks, titled “Sandman” and “Leave Your Life,” will tackle fatherhood, while “The Joker and the Queen,” “First Times” and “2step” will focus on love.Sheeran wrote on Instagram that he started writing and recording the album in June 2017, and that it’s “been a long, long process” having it come to fruition.“I’ve never been more proud of a body of work, or more excited/nervous for you all to hear it,” he wrote. “Lots more music to come, but for now I hope you are as excited as me for this album.“Ed Sheeran.Trae Patton/NBC= (Equals) is the latest in Sheeran’s symbol album series, following+(Plus) in 2011,x(Multiply) in 2014, and÷(Divide) in 2017. He also released an EP in 2019 titledNo.6 Collaborations Project, which featured appearances from stars likeJustin Bieber,Camila Cabello, Khalid andChance the Rapper.The Voiceairs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Ed Sheeranwill be “Thinking Out Loud” onThe Voicestage.
On Tuesday, the star, 30, was announced as the Mega Mentor for Season 21 of the hit NBC singing competition series.
Alongside coachesKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,John LegendandBlake Shelton, Sheeran will mentor the artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds as they prepare for the Knockouts, which will air beginning on Oct. 25 (at 8 p.m. ET).
During the Knockout Rounds, artists are paired against a teammate and select their own song to perform individually as their direct competitor watches and waits. Utilizing his vast experience in songwriting, musical production and performing to provide mentorship, Sheeran will guide the artists in their vocal and technical choices.
Coaches alone will choose the winner from their team to advance to the Live Playoffs. Each coach also has one steal in the Knockouts.
Ed Sheeran.Trae Patton/NBC
Sheeran’s appearance onThe Voicewill come just days ahead of the release of hisfourth full-length album— titled=(and pronouncedEquals) — on Oct. 29.
“=(Equals) is a really personal record and one that means a lot to me,” Sheeran said in a statement in August. “My life changed greatly over the past few years — I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics over the course of the album. I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.”
RELATED VIDEO: Watch Ed Sheeran Bare His Fangs in New ‘Bad Habits’ Music Video
The four-time Grammy winner ismarried to Cherry Seaborn, and the couple welcomeddaughter Lyra Antarcticain August 2020. Two of = (Equals)’s tracks, titled “Sandman” and “Leave Your Life,” will tackle fatherhood, while “The Joker and the Queen,” “First Times” and “2step” will focus on love.
Sheeran wrote on Instagram that he started writing and recording the album in June 2017, and that it’s “been a long, long process” having it come to fruition.
“I’ve never been more proud of a body of work, or more excited/nervous for you all to hear it,” he wrote. “Lots more music to come, but for now I hope you are as excited as me for this album.”
= (Equals) is the latest in Sheeran’s symbol album series, following+(Plus) in 2011,x(Multiply) in 2014, and÷(Divide) in 2017. He also released an EP in 2019 titledNo.6 Collaborations Project, which featured appearances from stars likeJustin Bieber,Camila Cabello, Khalid andChance the Rapper.
The Voiceairs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
