Millennials got a delightful trip down memory lane as The Voice brought the energy of the early 2000s to its first Live Show of Season 30. The Top 13 contestants kicked off the competition with a lively group performance of Backstreet Boys’ iconic hit Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), setting a nostalgic tone for the show’s Y2K-themed night.

The performance brought all 13 artists together on stage, celebrating one of the biggest pop anthems of the late 1990s. With its instantly recognizable melody and infectious energy, the song was a fitting choice to open the live competition, inviting viewers to revisit an era when boy bands dominated radio and music television.

The group number also offered a special moment for Kyle Davis, whose return to the competition was revealed during the opening performance. The 61-year-old Team Kelly contestant earned the final spot in the Top 13 through America’s vote after Cut Week, making his comeback one of the night’s notable surprises.

Following the group performance, the competition continued with solo performances from artists on Adam Levine and Queen Latifah’s teams. Their song choices included hits from Kelly Clarkson, Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi, NSYNC and Avril Lavigne, bringing even more familiar Y2K favorites to the stage.

With the Top 13 celebrating the music of a generation, The Voice delivered an opening that was as much about nostalgia as it was about the competition. And for longtime Backstreet Boys fans, hearing Everybody performed by a new generation of singers was a particularly fun way to begin the Live Shows.

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