Latifah, Green Join Clarkson, Levine for 'The Weight' Performance on 'The Voice' Season 30

Queen Latifah, Riley Green, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine Perform ‘The Weight’ on ‘The Voice’

Premiering Sept. 21, Season 30 marks Latifah and Green's first time in the coaches' chairs, while Levine and Clarkson are back for their 19th and 11th seasons

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September 17, 2026

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Kelly Clarkson couldn’t be more comfortable as she returns for her 11th season on The Voice . Ahead of the Season 30 premiere, the singer kicked off her shoes and joined fellow coaches Queen Latifah , country star Riley Green , and returning champ Adam Levine for a performance of the Band’s 1968 single “The Weight.” While Clarkson moved around the stage barefoot and traded lyrics with Latifah, Levine held it down behind the drum kit while Green strummed along on guitar.

Season 30 marks Latifah and Green’s first time in the coaches’ chairs, while Levine is back for his 19th season on the series. “It’s just gotten so different, in a good way, and efficient, and kind of mellow,” Levine told NBC last year. “As boring as that may sound, it’s actually really wonderful. And I’m so proud.”

Earlier this week, The Voice executive producer Audrey Morrissey told TV Insider the live show portion of the show will be returning in full force this season. “We’re bringing back live shows,” she said. “We’re going to have six weeks of live shows.” There were no live shows during Season 29, and previous seasons that did feature the segment were limited to just a few days, much shorter than a six-week span.

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_Originally reported by [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-voice-coaches-perform-the-weight-by-the-band-1235626805/)._