Rihanna Joins 'The Voice' as Key Advisor for Season 9!

Rihanna steps out in her Puma workout gear while heading to the gym on Thursday afternoon (August 13) in New York City.

The 27-year-old singer had some big news revealed that day – she is joining The Voice as the key adviser for season nine!

Rihanna will advise contestants on all four of the teams during the knockout rounds. The show will feature four guest advisors partnering with each of the coaches during the earlier battle rounds.

“We landed Rihanna to be the key advisor to all the coaches this fall,” NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt announced. “This is one of music’s true supervisors coming on board to influence the lives and careers of the performers.”