Riley Green Reveals Carly Pearce as His Team Mentor on Season 30 of The Voice
Riley Green has found the person he wants in his corner as he takes on his first season as a coach on The Voice: longtime friend and fellow country star Carly Pearce.
Pearce will serve as the mentor for Green’s team during Season 30, beginning with the episode airing October 6. She will also return for episodes scheduled for October 12-13, 19 and 26.
The pairing comes after the two artists recently joined forces on their duet, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.” Their friendship and musical chemistry made Pearce a natural choice for Green as he prepared to guide a group of contestants through the competition.
Riley Green Had an Easy Choice for His Team
Green and Pearce have developed a close friendship over the years, and their professional relationship recently added another chapter with their collaboration on “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.”
The song, released in 2026, quickly drew attention for its romantic storyline and steamy music video, in which the two country singers portray a couple caught in a complicated relationship.
That experience also gave Green a closer look at Pearce’s creative instincts and the way she approaches music. So when he needed someone to help advise his contestants, he already knew who he wanted.
“I’ve been a huge fan of her long before I even had a record deal and came to [Nashville],” Green told Billboard. “Then, obviously we had the duet together and I just think we were kind of having such a moment with that and the music video, when this came up, she was just a really obvious choice for me.”
For Green, who is making his coaching debut on Season 30, Pearce brings both industry experience and a perspective he already trusts.
What Carly Pearce Will Bring to Team Riley
Pearce will work directly with the artists on Green’s team as they prepare for the next stages of the competition.
Her role gives contestants another experienced voice to turn to during rehearsals, particularly when they are working on song choices, vocal performances and the challenge of presenting themselves onstage.
Several country singers are competing on Green’s team, making Pearce’s background especially relevant. Rather than focusing solely on weaknesses, she wants to help the contestants recognize the qualities that set them apart.
Pearce has said her approach is to provide constructive criticism while also building artists up and helping them identify what makes them unique. She sees the mentoring role as an opportunity to recognize the strengths that contestants may need to lean into as they develop their performances.
That perspective comes from experience. Pearce has already worked behind the scenes on The Voice, serving as a playoff advisor for coach Michael Bublé in 2024.
Her previous stint also means she is familiar with the pressure contestants face as they try to make the most of their opportunity on the show.
Pearce Returns to The Voice for Season 30
Pearce’s Season 30 appearance marks her return to the show after her 2024 mentoring role.
She joins Green as the competition moves into a crucial stage, offering his artists the benefit of another established country artist’s experience. Green’s team will be looking to stand out as the Battle Rounds get underway, with Pearce working alongside him to prepare the contestants.
The timing also gives fans another chance to see the two friends together after their successful musical collaboration.
Their duet, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” was released in 2026, with Pearce and Green sharing vocals on the song. The pair also performed it together at CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville.
Now, their collaboration has moved from the recording studio and concert stage to The Voice.
Pearce will appear alongside Green in episodes airing October 6, 12-13, 19 and 26, giving Team Riley another familiar country voice as the Season 30 competition continues.
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