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Key Overview

Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country singer, songwriter and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin" from his self-titled debut album. "Austin" spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red"). His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively.

Early life

Early life

Blake Tollison Shelton was born in Ada, Oklahoma, to Dorothy Ann (nรฉe Byrd) (b. 1936), a beauty salon owner, and Richard Lee "Dick" Shelton (1940–2012), a car salesman. Shelton began singing at an early age and by the age of 12, he was taught how to play the guitar by his uncle. By age 15, he had written his first song. By age 16, he had received a Denbo Diamond Award in his home state.

Other ventures

Other ventures

Shelton is a partner, along with Ryman Hospitality Properties (the owners of the Grand Ole Opry), in a small chain of restaurants and entertainment complexes called Ole Red. The first Ole Red opened in Shelton's hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, in September 2017. A Nashville location opened in May 2018. A third location in Gatlinburg opened in March 2019.

Legacy

Legacy

Since his debut in 2001, Shelton has received positive reviews from musicians and critics. The New York Times described Shelton as "the most important and visible ambassador from Nashville to the American mainstream". Rolling Stone referred to him as "one of country music's biggest stars over the past decade.

Achievements

Achievements

Shelton has been the recipient of 10 Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards, one CMT Artist of the Year award, and 10 CMT Music Awards. He has also received eight American Country Awards, seven People's Choice Awards, three American Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and one iHeartRadio Music Award, among others.

Personal life

Personal life

Shelton married long time girlfriend Kaynette Gern on November 17, 2003. They divorced in 2006. In 2005, Shelton met singer Miranda Lambert at the CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert. Lambert also sang background vocals on his cover of Michael Bublรฉ's song, "Home", which became a number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Discography

Discography

Studio albums Blake Shelton (2001) The Dreamer (2003) Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill (2004) Pure BS (2007) Startin' Fires (2008) Red River Blue (2011) Cheers, It's Christmas (2012) Based on a True Story... (2013) Bringing Back the Sunshine (2014) If I'm Honest (2016) Texoma Shore (2017) Body Language (2021) For Recreational Use Only (2025)

Tours

Tours

Headlining Barn and Grill Tour (2005) Hillbilly Bone Tour (2010) All About Tonight Tour (2011) Well Lit & Amplified Tour (2012) Ten Times Crazier Tour (2013–2015) Blake Shelton 2016 Tour (2016) Doing It To Country Songs Tour (2017) Country Music Freaks Tour (2018) Friends and Heroes Tour (2019–2020) Back To The Honky Tonk Tour (2023) Supporting Shock'n Y'all Tour (2002, with Toby Keith) Here's t.

Record as coach on The Voice

Record as coach on The Voice

Shelton was a coach on NBC's The Voice since its inception in 2011 until the twenty-third season in 2023. Shelton had been the most successful coach, having brought at least one artist from his team (for a total of 38) to the finale in almost every season (except season five), nine of which went on to win the season.

External links

External links

Official website Blake Shelton at IMDb

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