Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson are just two of the many artists donating their time and notoriety to help those in need, with the United Way Benefit For Hurricane Relief. The two country music superstars are joining Carly Pearce, Billy Bob Thornton, the Backstreet Boys, Chris Janson, Kelsea Ballerini, Stephen Colbert, Tyler Hubbard, Zac Brown Band and more in…
Blake Shelton was one of the artists who performed in tribute to Toby Keith, when Keith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame,. Shelton performed a medley of “I Love This Bar” and “Red Solo Cup,” using a red, white and blue guitar. Ironically, although it was a rare guitar, made specifically for Keith, it was not one…
Blake Shelton paid a surprise visit to students at Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma, for a very good reason. The 48-year-old visited his alma mater to celebrate the launch and expansion of his hometown’s music program, on behalf of Music Will, the largest nonprofit for music education in schools. In addition to programs and school presentations, Music Will…
Blake Shelton has a new label home. Only a few weeks after announcing he had left Warner Music Nashville, where he had been for 23 years, the Oklahoma native reveals he has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Blake is one of the biggest personalities and presences in media,” Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, Americas, BMG, says of Shelton….
Blake Shelton is heading back out on the road in 2025. The Grand Ole Opry member announces his Friends & Heroes Tour 2025, joined by his longtime friend (and former touring partner) Trace Adkins, plus Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts. “The Friends & Heroes Tour is one of my favorite tours because as a fan, I…
Blake Shelton is leaving the only record label he has ever called home. The 48-year-old announces he and Warner Music Nashville are parting ways after 23 years. Shelton’s eponymous freshman album was released in 2001 on Giant Records, which was a joint venture with Warner, where all of Shelton’s subsequent records were released. “I moved to Nashville when I…
Numerous artists performed as part of the CMT Giants: Alabama tribute, honoring the legendary group, Alabama, including Blake Shelton, Jamey Johnson, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more. Shelton was joined by Steve Wariner and background singer Kara Britz to sing “Old Flame,” one of Alabama’s biggest hits. It was Shelton who was invited to sing in…
Blake Shelton is heading to Las Vegas. The Grand Ole Opry member, who opened his latest — and biggest — Ole Red in Las Vegas earlier this year, announces his Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, beginning on February 5, 2005, and running through February 15. “It’s been swirling for years now, and…
Country music is full of songs about love, but it’s what plenty of artists live out in real life as well. In addition to writing and singing songs about romance, there are plenty of couples who are living out their love songs in real life. Keep reading to find out more about the love stories of 11 of our…
The country music community is reeling over the loss of Joe Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years. Bonsall passed away on July 9, from complications of ALS, with many artists taking to social media to express their grief over the loss of one of country music’s most legendary singers. Blake Shelton: “I’m heartbroken to…
