Gallery: 4/10
So, why was Alicia Keys chosen to be a judge on The Voice? An insider told Hollywood Life: She is a female and producers wanted a fair panel with a second woman alongside Miley Cyrus so there would be two men and two women coaches. They want to increase the odds for the first woman coach win. Secondly, Alicia has that R&B background that covers the other musical genres. With Pharrell gone, Alicia appeals to the soulful audience nicely. (Getty)