The country duo are temporarily taking over for the former One Direction member as he steps out on tour.

“I’ll send you all the info on the team.

“I heard you got a stacked team, so we’re pretty excited.”

THE VOICE – “Knockout Reality” Episode

Wynonna Judd, Shay Mooney, and Dan Smyers on ‘The Voice’.Greg Gayne/NBC

The pair will be joined by newly minted mega mentorWynonna Juddin tonight’s rehearsals.

“For the Knockouts, I’m looking for a bit of individuality here,” Horan continues.

“Tell them to connect to the song as much as they can.

THE VOICE – “Knockout Reality” Episode

Dan Smyers, Wynonna Judd, and Shay Mooney on ‘The Voice’.Greg Gayne/NBC

So if you might do that for me while I’m away, no pressure, boys.

Keep in touch, boys, I love you very much.”

And fear not: Horan will still be around for his team’s actual Knockout performances tonight.

The Voiceairs tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Watch EW’s exclusive preview clip above.