Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
The Birth of a Phenomenon
The show is announced and undergoes name changes before the coaches are selected and the format is finalized.
Key Events
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Show Announcement — NBC announces The Voice of America Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: NBC Studios
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Name Shortening — Show name shortened to The Voice Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Production Office
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Coach Selection — Coaches selected for their musical expertise Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Audition Room
The Blind Auditions
Contestants showcase their talents in blind auditions where coaches turn their chairs if they like what they hear.
Key Events
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Auditions Begin — Contestants begin blind auditions Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: The Stage
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Team Formation — Coaches form their teams Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Rehearsal Room
Team Battles
Coaches mentor their teams as contestants compete in battle rounds, with some advancing and others being eliminated.
Key Events
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Battle Rounds — Contestants compete in battle rounds Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Competition Stage
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Live Shows — Live performances begin with audience voting Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Main Theater
Live Performances
Remaining contestants perform live with audience votes determining who advances to the next round.
Key Events
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Live Shows — Live performances begin with audience voting Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Main Theater
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Semi Finals — Top contestants perform for final spot Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Competition Stage
The Grand Finale
The final contestants compete for the ultimate prize of $100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Key Events
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Grand Finale — Winner announced with prize package Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Main Theater
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Prize Distribution — Winner receives $100,000 and record deal Characters: Self - Host, Self - Coach
Location: Recording Studio
The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.
