"The Voice" Season 5 Premiere Date Sept 2013, Christina Aguilera Brings Ed Sheeran On As Mentor/Team Advisor for 'Battle Rounds'

"The Voice" Season 5 is coming back in September and we are learning more news about who will be guests on the show. 

Just over a week ago it was reported that Christina Aguilera has choosen singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran to be a team advisor and mentor to the contestants on her team during the 'Battle Rounds'. The 'Battle Rounds' will air Oct 14-15 on NBC. 

Ed Sheeran has had a huge year with cuts off of Taylor Swift's record and touring alongside with her. Sheeran has also written songs for the newest boy band sensation One Direction. 

Christina Aguilera, who took a year off from coaching on "The Voice" is back for Season 5 along with Ceelo Green who also took a one year break and is back. So the original gang from the first three seasons Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Ceelo Green will be the judges/coaches for Season 5. 

In Aguilera and Green's absesnce, their spots were filled by Shakira and Usher last season. Shakira especcially was a risky move but she was great on the show and fans really warmed up to her. So Aguilera has some ground to catch up to reclaim her chair in the eyes of some fans. 

Aguilera took last season off to release her album Lotus and promo the new record. Unfortunately it was her lowest album sales to date of her career. However, just last night, she penned a LOOONG personal letter to fans reacting to their support with you can read the full letter HERE. 

"The Voice" has over taken "American Idol" as is the most popular singing competition on TV right now. The freshness of the show and the chemistry of the judges have been huge draws. 

Are you excited for Season 5 of "The Voice" to premiere on Sept 23rd?