Zac Brown’s Voice Confession: Why Working with Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé Made Him Want to Be a Better Singer
In a revelation that’s sent ripples through the entertainment world, NBC has confirmed that Zac Brown—the powerhouse vocalist behind the Zac Brown Band—will be joining season 28 of The Voice as a mega mentor. But darling, this isn’t just another celebrity cameo. In an intimate conversation ahead of the official announcement, the 47-year-old “Chicken Fried” singer revealed something rather extraordinary: he believes he’s found his tribe in the most unexpected places.
“Some of those singers are way better singers than I am,” Brown confessed with disarming honesty, his Southern charm intact. But here’s where it gets fascinating—he likens these vocalists to Marvel’s X-Men, describing them as individuals blessed with “superpowers” who must still master the mundane: life skills, business acumen, discipline, and that ever-elusive perseverance. “In the best case, we’re all expanders for each other,” he mused, a philosophy that feels refreshingly authentic in an industry often plagued by ego. “As humans, we try to sharpen each other, we try to help each other. But I was definitely inspired, and it makes me want to be a better singer.”
For the uninitiated, a mega mentor on The Voice serves as the secret weapon during the Knockouts round—that pivotal moment when contestants must prove their mettle. This season, Brown will be guiding artists under the tutelage of two of music’s most intriguing figures: the velvet-voiced Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, 50, and the eternally cool “Gin and Juice” rapper Snoop Dogg, 53.
“I really love the wisdom that they were sharing with everybody because most of it resonated perfectly with me,” Brown shared, his admiration palpable. And then came the delicious detail we’ve been waiting for: during filming, he “learned a lot of Snoopisms.” Case in point? “Sharp as a mosquito’s needle.” It’s poetry, really. “There’s a hundred that I’ve heard today,” he laughed, before delivering what might be the sweetest sentiment of all: “Those are my people.”
Brown approached the experience with zen-like openness, revealing he’s been “re-engineering” his thinking to “live in the flow of whatever’s happening.” It’s a mindset that served him beautifully. “It was an inspiring day. I got to hear some amazing talent and got to work with some incredible artists.”
For the father of five—who shares his children with ex-wife Shelly Brown—mentorship isn’t foreign territory. “I was a camp counselor for a lot of years, and then on staff for three years,” he revealed. “I love anything that I can do to add value to them… it feeds me.” It’s this genuine warmth, this desire to nurture rather than simply instruct, that makes Brown the perfect addition to The Voice family.
Catch Zac Brown working his magic when The Voice airs Monday, October 27 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.
