Another week of "The Voice" is here, and things are heating up as contestants face off during the show's "Battle Rounds."
With an all-new episode dropping Oct. 12, viewers might recognize a familiar face, one of Greater Cincinnati's very own, as country star Carly Pearce is set to join the show as a guest mentor.
Tuning into "The Voice" tonight? Here's what to know about Carly Pearce.
Who is Carly Pearce?
Carly Pearce is a country music star, hailing from Northern Kentucky.
The Taylor Mill native had a powerhouse voice from a young age. Pearce's Taylor Mill Elementary School music teacher, Les Woodard, previously told The Enquirer he heard about her talents from other students before joining his class.
She went on to compete in the fourth- and fifth-grade talent shows
and even sang in fifth-grade chorus. But her musicality didn't stop there.
Pearce and her parents took a leap of faith when she saw an ad in The Enquirer in 2005 for auditions taking place at the Aronoff Center to be a performer at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
She got the job and was fortunate enough to not only work with the late Dolly Parton, but she also got to know her.
Following Parton's passing on Aug. 25, Pearce paid tribute to the "Queen of Country," saying that, "Heaven got a whole lot sassier, funnier, and brighter." She paid tribute to Parton at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors on Aug. 19. Pearce hosted the show alongside Parker McCollum, who helped her open the show with Parton's "Islands In The Stream."
I’ve said often in my life, “What will the world be without Dolly?” From the time I was a little girl, I wanted to be just like her. At 15 years old, my family uprooted their lives so I could start chasing my dreams, working in the country show at Dollywood. Since then, I’ve had… pic.twitter.com/lB1kOffhsD
— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) August 25, 2026
In 2021, Pearce won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2021 Country Music Association Awards. She was also nominated for Album of the Year for her album, "29."
What will Carly be doing on 'The Voice'?
While on "The Voice," Pearce will serve as a "Battle Advisor" or guest mentor for country singer Riley Green's team during the show's Battle Rounds.
During the Battle Rounds, two artists from the same coach's team will be paired up to sing the same song together as a duet. After the battle, the coach chooses one winner to advance to the next stage.
What time does 'The Voice' come on TV?
New episodes of "The Voice" air on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch 'The Voice'
Fans can watch "The Voice" live on NBC and stream new episodes the next day on Peacock. Here's how to watch the singing competition show in Cincinnati.
- TV channel: NBC (WLWT-TV, channel 5).
- Streaming: Fubo, Peacock.
Watch 'The Voice' on Peacock
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who is Carly Pearce? NKY country star to join 'The Voice' tonight
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