Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton have joined forces for a new duet, “Dive Bar,” which will be featured on Garth’s upcoming album, FUN. Garth revealed the details about the song at Blake’s Ole Red Nashville on June 5. Penned by Garth, Mitch Rossell and Bryan Kennedy, “Dive Bar” will be shipped to country radio on…
Count Blake Shelton among those who were shocked to learn that Adam Levine won’t return as a judge on Season 17 of The Voice. The news was announced on Today on May 24 by the host of The Voice, Carson Daly. Adam has served as a judge with Blake since the show’s inception in 2011.…
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Nashville is once again teaming with Spotify to host more than 50 artists during CMA Fest on June 6–9. Ole Red’s “Spotify House” will include an A-list group of performers throughout the week, including Midland, Old Dominion, Lauren Alaina, Hunter Hayes, Lil Nas X, Brantley Gilbert, Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery,…
Where does Blake Shelton get his capacity for creativity? For the biological answer, start with his mother, Dorothy Shackleford. Dorothy is the co-owner of Junk Stars, a store in downtown Tishomingo, Okla., where she creates unique artwork—including pet portraits—jewelry, decor items and plenty of Blake-inspired mementos. As Blake told Kix Brooks in an interview on…
Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties on The Voice on May 14 to perform a fiery rendition of his new single, “God’s Country.” The gritty performance elicited a standing ovation from his fellow judges Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. The new tune is the first sample of music from Blake’s…
The new UglyDolls movie is not performing as hoped at the box office. After opening on May 3, the flick has reportedly only grossed $14.2 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo, with a $45 million production budget. MovieWeb.com reported: “Unfortunately, with such a tepid debut, it’s long-term prospects aren’t great, even when factoring in…
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will headline two concerts during the grand opening week (May 23–26) of Ole Red Tishomingo’s new music hall, The Doghouse. Luke will headline at The Doghouse on May 23 (tickets on sale on May 2), while Blake will headline on May 24 (tickets on sale on May 3). Proceeds from…
Blake Shelton will headline the 20th anniversary celebration for Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country. The celebration will take place at Nashville’s CMA Theater on May 31. Cale Dodds will open the show before Blake takes the stage. In…
Blake Shelton dropped a fiery video for his new single, “God’s Country,” on April 12. The new tune is the first sample of music from Blake’s upcoming 12th studio album. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” follows Blake’s previous Top 10 single, “Turnin’ Me On,” which was featured on his…
After hearing the news that Earl Thomas Conley passed away on April 10, many country stars—including Blake Shelton, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young, Toby Keith and more—shared their thoughts and remembrances of the great singer/songwriter via social media. My heart is absolutely destroyed today… I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early…
