Singing competition shows have been a staple in reality television for decades. With many attempts of capturing talent show gold, not every show has the longevity certain shows have earned. The Voice has managed to maintain a legacy thanks to its unique concept and its ability to wrangle some of the music industry’s biggest names to guide the next generation of artists.

When The Voice debuted in 2011, it employed four of music’s biggest acts: Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton. The quartet lasted three seasons together before a new experiment began of inviting new names to occupy the big read chairs. From there, The Voice became a revolving door of celebrity coaches. CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera were the first to depart. Years later it was Adam Levine, followed by Blake Shelton. But now, after 11 seasons away, Adam’s back! And it couldn’t be working out any better for the franchise.

Extensive Experience In Music

To be a coach on The Voice, you have to have a pretty solid resume. Adam Levine has such a resume. Best known as the frontman of Maroon 5, Adam Levine has been at the forefront of some of popular music’s biggest hits. Whether it’s “This Love,” “Harder to Breathe,” “Moves Like Jagger,” or “Sugar,” Adam Levine and Maroon 5 have changed the game with each album that they dropped.

They’ve earned multiple Grammys. They’ve toured nearly every year they’ve been in experience. They headlined the Super Bowl Half Time Show. And each step of the way, they’ve continued to prove nothing can slow them down. With his extensive experience in music and The Voice, Adam Levine brings a wise veteran status to the series.

Artists Want to Work and Learn From Him

The beauty of The Voice is that the artist is in control of their destiny and fate once a chair turns. When a Blind Audition goes well and multiple coaches turn, that’s your chance to pick the path that will not only lead you to victory, and beyond the show. Over the years, when an artist has the option to pick a coach, Adam Levine has been pretty lucky, earning that artist.

Well, as long as they weren’t a country act with Blake Shelton in the mix. Adam Levine brings a showmanship that has helped his artists thrive. Thanks to his growing career as an actor, he introduces that knowledge into his team. As a coach, Adam Levine is 100% there for his team. He wants to see them succeed, so he’ll do whatever it takes to help them grow. He takes their needs into consideration while pushing and challenging them at the same time.

Star Power!

When Adam Levine joined The Voice, he was a pretty decent name. When he left The Voice, his star power rose. The Voice helped bolster his profile as it allowed fans to learn more about the man behind the music. His personality and charm have been a draw for fans of the show.

Adam Levine’s stock as a reality star allowed Adam Levine to become even bigger than he already was. When he went away, there was something lacking on the show. Obviously, The Voice succeeded without him, but that little spark of dry wit and sass was missing. When he announced his triumphant return, the fans went wild. They were getting their old friend back.

Smart Artist with Crossover Versatility

The thing with The Voice is some coaches may be pigeonholed into their genre. Take someone like Blake Shelton. He was always in the pocket when he was mentoring a country artist. But those who fell outside that box didn’t always feel he could guide them through this journey. But when you have a coach and mentor like Adam Levine, his knowledge of music crosses genres and generations and his versatility makes him appealing.

Sure, the running gag on The Voice is Adam’s desperation to have a country music artist on his team and never being able to net one. Yet, the more he wanted to work with a country artist, the more he learned about the genre. The more his appreciation grew. His ability to speak on music, technique, and showmanship proves that he can mold a star. Viewers are excited to see the magic he does on The Voice.

Can Create His Own Path Sans Blake Shelton

The Voice was once all about the best bromance in reality television. Adam Levine and Blake Shelton became the unlikely couple that proved being a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll can make something special. The Voice was very much carried on the backs of Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. But as a duo. They became an inseparable pair. Fans craved the comedy that the odd couple provided. So when Adam Levine originally left, there was some fear about what The Voice would look like without the bromance. And yet, all was ok.

In fact, it gave Blake Shelton an opportunity to establish other bonds and dynamics. Now, Adam Levine gets to experience that journey as well. For himself. By having him there without Blake Shelton is for the best. His three other coaches thus far have established their own niche as Adam has sat back and done his own thing. And that own thing is to prove he will be the silent assassin and sneak up when you least expect it. His focus isn’t there to make television gold now with Blake. His focus is to be victorious at the end. His strategy is paying off!