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Blake Shelton
Background information
Birth name	Blake Tollison Shelton
Born	June 18, 1976 (1976-06-18) (age 31)
Origin	Ada, Oklahoma, USA
Genre(s)	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals Rhythm guitar
Years active	2001-present
Label(s)	Giant Warner Bros. Nashville
Associated acts	Miranda Lambert
Website	http://www.blakeshelton.com

Blake Shelton (born Blake Tollison Shelton, June 18, 1976 in Ada, Oklahoma^[1]) is an American neotraditional country musician and singer-songwriter. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin"; released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This song was the first single from his gold-certified debut album, which also produced two more Top 20 hits. Image File history File links Acap. ... If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ada is a city and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Giant Records was launched as a joint-venture in 1990 between Warner Bros. ... Warner Bros. ... Miranda Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Longview, Texas) is an American country singer/songwriter who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, a talent show on USA Networks. ... is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ada is a city and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Neotraditional country, also known as new traditional country, is a country music style that rejects most elements of modern Top 40 country music. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Austin is the debut single of American country music artist Blake Shelton. ... It has been suggested that Billboard be merged into this article or section. ... Hot Country Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ...

His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, were each certified gold as well. Each album also produced another Number One ("The Baby" from the former, and "Some Beach" from the latter), as well as several more chart hits. Shelton's fourth album, Pure BS, was issued in 2007, producing two more Top 20 singles. In early 2008, he issued a cover of pop singer Michael Bublé's "Home"; this cover, which also entered the Top 10 in May 2008, will also be included on a re-issue of Pure BS, set for release later in 2008. The Dreamer is the title of the second album released by American country music artist Blake Shelton. ... The Baby is a song sung by country music singer-songwriter Blake Shelton. ... Some Beach is a single by American country music singer Blake Shelton that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for four weeks. ... Pure BS is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Blake Shelton. ... This article is about the artist. ... Home is an original single by Canadian jazz musician Michael Bublé taken from his number one album Its Time. ...

Overall, Shelton's four studio albums have produced a total of thirteen singles on the Hot Country Songs charts, including three Number Ones and two additional Top Ten hits.

Career

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Shelton moved to Nashville, Tennessee from his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 17. After several years in Nashville, he signed to Giant Records in 1998. Shortly after the release of his debut single, "Austin", in 2001, Giant Records folded, and Warner Bros. Records picked up the single, which reached No. 1. He has followed up with two more number one songs and several other top 20 songs, all on Warner Bros. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Nashville redirects here. ... Ada is a city and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Giant Records was launched as a joint-venture in 1990 between Warner Bros. ... Warner Bros. ...

Shelton released a DVD of music videos on October 19, 2004, titled Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill: Video Collection, and preceded his CD release, Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill. In 2005 he toured extensively in support of the album, including a coveted opening spot on Rascal Flatts's sold-out Here's to You tour, which also featured Shelly Fairchild. Rascal Flatts is an American Country Pop band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000. ... Shelly Fairchild (born August 23, 1977) is an American country singer. ...

Blake released his album, Pure BS, on May 1, 2007. The disc contains 11 songs and was produced by Bobby Braddock, Brent Rowan and Paul Worley. Blake's manager at the time of this album is Narvel Blackstock, husband of Reba McEntire. Bobby Braddock was born on August 5, 1940 in Lakeland, Florida. ... Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy award winning American singer and country music performer, and actress. ...

In January of 2008, Blake announced that he would release a cover of pop singer Michael Bublé's single "Home"; Blake's version will be included on a re-issue of Pure BS.^[2] This article is about the artist. ...

On December 18, 2005, several of Shelton's songs, including "Nobody But Me", appeared on the TV movie The Christmas Blessing, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Rebecca Gayheart, Angus T. Jones, and Rob Lowe. Blake had a small role at the end of the movie, playing himself at a benefit concert, singing "Nobody But Me". Blake appeared as one of the judges on the 2007 season of the television singing competition Nashville Star. A television movie (also TV movie, TV-movie, made-for-TV movie, etc. ... The Christmas Blessing, a television movie, first aired on December 18, 2005 on the CBS networks. ... Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an Emmy-nominated American actor. ... Rebecca Gayheart (born August 12, 1971, in Hazard, Kentucky) is an American actress. ... Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American child actor. ... For other persons named Robert Lowe, see Robert Lowe (disambiguation). ... A benefit concert is a concert featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis. ... Nashville Star is a television program broadcast on the USA Network in the United States and CMT in Canada. ...

Personal life

Blake married longtime girlfriend Kaynette Williams on November 17, 2003. They were divorced in 2006. He is currently dating fellow Country Singer Miranda Lambert whom he met at the CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert. ^[3] Miranda Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Longview, Texas) is an American country singer/songwriter who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, a talent show on USA Networks. ...

In December 2007, he took part in Clash of the Choirs. He led "Team Shelton" which made it to the finals.

Discography

Albums

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Singles

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References

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External links

• Official Website