Jessie J joins The Voice

UK singer Jessie J has been confirmed for the coaching panel for The Voice 2015, joining Ricky Martin, both Joel and Benji Madden and a returning Delta Goodrem.

26 year old Jessie J, best known for the songs Price Tag and Bang Bang with Nicky Minaj and Ariane Grande, becomes the youngest-ever coach for the local series.

It’s also the first time the adult edition has had more than one female coach. She has already judged two seasons of The Voice UK.

“I love being a Coach and sharing my knowledge and experience in vocals and in music. I learnt so much and really enjoyed being on The Voice UK for two series. I have loved continuing my support for the show by being a guest and getting to perform with contestants from all over the world and I’m so excited to get back in the red chair!! I love Australia and I can’t wait to see what voices I might discover,” she said.

Delta Goodrem also returns to the big red chair, following The Voice: Kids in 2014.

“I’m thrilled to be starting the new year with incredible Coaches on a show that I’m very proud of being a part of and looking forward to discovering great Australian talent,” she said.

Benji Madden, who also coached on The Voice: Kids, will sit alongside original coach, his brother Joel.

“We can’t wait to get back to Australia for The Voice 2015! We are looking forward to reuniting with Delta and Ricky as well as welcoming Jessie J to the show. This year is going to be an exciting one. Double the chair, double the fun. Let’s go” the Madden Bros said.

The all-star coaching lineup will be rounded out by Grammy Award-winning Latin superstar Ricky Martin, who will return for his third season as a Coach.

Ricky Martin added, “I’m very excited to uncover the talents of the fourth Season. I can’t wait to hear fresh voices and get up close and personal with amazingly talented artists. I’m ready for an intense season with Team Ricky and my fellow Coaches.”

Darren McMullen will also return as host.

“I’m super excited to be coming home and hosting the fourth season of the best talent show in the world. It’s a real privilege to work with such a dedicated team of top-notch Coaches and professionals, let alone the incredible talents that The Voice will uncover … I’m ready for the biggest season yet!” he said.

Blessed with an astounding voice and natural knack for a hook, Jessie J redefines what’s possible within pop as she upholds its traditions, and is one of a kind. With album sales in excess of three million and single sales topping 20 million, Jessie has established herself as a superstar and a palpable, powerful pop culture force.

In 2011, the world first took notice of the UK-born singer-songwriter with her album Who You Are, which debuted in the Top 15 on the Billboard Top 200 and generated six Top 10 hits. Price Tag (featuring hip hop artist B.o.B.) went platinum in the USA and was No. 1 in 18 major territories. Domino, her biggest US hit to date, then went double-platinum and become an anthem around the globe.

Jessie has received the prestigious BRIT Award for Critic’s Choice and the BBC crowned her with the “Sound of 2011” honour. In 2012, she earned a Grammy Award nomination for Silver Lining and was embraced by fans as she acted as the 2012 London Olympic Games Ambassador.

She has continued to stand out in 2014, teaming up with rising diva Ariana Grande and rap’s reigning queen, Nicki Minaj, for Bang Bang, which captured the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart and went gold within weeks of release. It set the stage for the October release of her Sweet Talker album.