Reba McEntire and Nick Jonas have publicly acknowledged their long-standing friendship, which has spanned an impressive 25 years. The revelation came via a heartfelt social media post as they collaborate on the upcoming season of The Voice. In a nostalgic gesture, the duo recreated a touching photo taken backstage at the Marquis Theatre, where their bond first began during their time in the musical Annie Get Your Gun.
In their recent social media update, they shared the original image from 2001, when Jonas was just nine years old. The caption celebrated their enduring friendship, stating, “Full circle with my Voice battles advisor.” Fans quickly reacted, expressing their delight at the adorable throwback. Comments like “This is so cute” and “Look how far each of you have come in your careers,” highlighted the warmth and support from their community.
Jonas, now a well-established musician and actor, returns to The Voice this season as McEntire’s Battles Advisor, a role he previously held during seasons 18 and 20. Their collaboration also reflects their individual journeys as Broadway veterans; while Jonas has taken on various roles in multiple productions, McEntire’s lone Broadway performance as Annie Oakley in 1999 earned her several prestigious awards, including a Special Drama Desk Award.
As they embark on this new chapter together, fans are left with a sense of excitement and nostalgia, looking forward to seeing how their chemistry will shine on The Voice. The show airs on NBC every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, with new episodes available for streaming on Peacock the following day.