Country Group DEK of Hearts Stuns Coaches & Earns Four-Chair Turn in 'The Voice' Premiere

When three fresh-faced dreamers from Nashville stepped onto "The Voice" stage, no one could have predicted the emotional tidal wave they were about to unleash. But the moment the band opened their mouths and three voices melted into one, time seemed to stop — and four music titans turned, mesmerized.

"The Voice" Season 28 premiere kicked off with a bang — and up-and-coming trio band, DEK of Hearts, lit up the stage like lightning in a bottle.

The Nashville-based group, comprising Dylan, Emily, and Kollin, delivered a flawless, harmony-driven blind audition that not only earned them a rare four-chair turn — it sparked a coaching showdown that had jaws dropping.

"Oh, my gosh, we're DEK of Hearts. The D stands for Dylan [...], the E stands for Emily, and the K stands for Kollin. We're based in Nashville right now, so we're doing a lot of the four-hour bar gigs. We've been together for 14 months," the group humbly shared after their unforgettable performance.

Their harmonies were crisp, emotional, and deeply felt — a quality that struck Coach Reba McEntire straight in the soul.

McEntire's Emotional Plea: 'It Touches the Core of My Being'

The country music icon, McEntire, was visibly moved as she made a heartfelt appeal to bring the trio onto her team. McEntire said with unmistakable conviction:

"Okay. It's my turn to talk. I love with all my heart three-part harmony. It touches the core of my being. I can't tell you how important this is to me for y'all to be on my team."

She didn't stop there, laying her hopes bare, "Y'all are going to make it to the finals and on my team, I hope, hope, hope." But in a move that shocked both studio and home audiences, DEK of Hearts made a decision no one saw coming — they chose Niall Horan.

From Four-Chair Turn to Viral Sensation, the Nashville Trio Left Fans Stunned

Social media exploded as fans scrambled to share their reactions to the trio's unexpected choice and goosebump-inducing performance, cementing them as a breakout act to watch. Viewers lit up timelines all over Instagram with praise, disbelief, and raw emotion.

One called DEK of Hearts the "Best trio in voice history hands down!!👏🏻👏🏻 proud of yall [sic]❤️ @dekofhearts," while another reacted in disbelief, "NO WAY THEY PICKED HIM."

The emotion equally swept up viewers. "Jaw dropping [sic] performance…LITERALLY🔥," one called it, while another admitted, "Has me in tears! This is amazing!" One marveled at the energy, writing "INSANE!!!!!!!" A final comment exclaimed, "What an incredible performance!!!"

Horan Lands the Trio in a Stunning Upset as McEntire Left Reeling from Four-Chair Showdown

Even Horan seemed stunned by the outcome. "Getting Dek of Hearts on Team Niall might be one of the biggest shocks in Voice history," he admitted. "If you beat Reba McEntire to a country music Artist, you're doing something right."

McEntire graciously acknowledged the upset, saying, "He won The Voice two years in a row, and now he's the king of the 4-Chair Turn?"

What's Next for the Trio as 'The Voice' Rolls Into Season 28?

With the fall 2025 premiere of the singing reality competition television series, excitement continues to grow for its judges and format. Michael Bublé returns after back-to-back victories in Seasons 26 and 27, McEntire is back in her red chair, Horan reclaims his spot following his world tour, and Snoop Dogg is back for more after his bold debut.

A jam-packed season awaits, featuring six episodes of Blind Auditions, four episodes of Battles, five episodes of Knockouts, and high-stakes Live Shows.

However, DEK of Hearts already stands tall as one of the most talked-about acts in the show's history. Their harmonies struck a nerve, their choice shocked a legend, and their moment has only just begun.