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Video: Blake Shelton Rocks The Voice With “Boys ‘Round Here”
Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco… Spit!
Now, there’s a hook.
Did you catch Blake Shelton’s performance on The Voice last night of his fun single, “Boys ‘Round Here”? Check out the video below:
Tune in the The Voice results show tonight on NBC at 9/8c to see if Team Blake advances another week!
Blake Shelton planning an Oklahoma Benefit Concert
Country music superstar, and The Voice coach, Blake Shelton is doing what he can to help residents of Oklahoma after a deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. He will be putting together a benefit concert with unannounced guest stars to help provide relief for the region.
A date and details, including guest performers, will be announced in the coming days. He’s teaming up with NBC for the concert.
Blake grew up in Ada, Oklahoma, which is only 75 miles south of Moore, Oklahoma.
Team Blake Advances to Top 8 on “The Voice”
Team Blake survives another week on The Voice!
Danielle Bradbery, Holly Tucker, and The Swon Brothers all advance to next week’s Top 8. Team Adam also returns all three remaining members, while Usher and Shakira each had to say good-bye to another teammate last night.
Blake definitely put together a strong team, and all three should do well with a career in country music in the future.
First, Danielle is a star! She has powerful vocals that are always spot on. The voice mixed in with her amazing stage presence and personality makes her a definite front-runner in the competition. She seems like a seasoned performer, yet she is the youngest contestant and the show was her first audition.
Next, we have Holly Tucker. She’s another fantastic vocalist, who I think just had her best performance this week. All I could say after watching her version of “How Great Art Thou” was ‘DANG! That was awesome!’ And I’m not southern… Blake is rubbing off on me.
Finally, the Swon Brothers. They are so unique and are as country as you can get. Whether they are rockin’ out or slowing things down, the brothers truly shine together.
Blake may just have another win on his hands. Could it be a three-peat for Team Blake? I think Adam is his biggest competition right now, and it will probably come down to a Team Blake vs. Team Adam showdown.
Congrats, Team Blake on making the Top 8!
The Voice: Team Blake Advances to Top 10
Team Blake advances another week and is stronger than ever!
It was Top 12 time on The Voice this week, and the voting was left completely up to the public. The coaches did not get a vote nor could they save anyone. Usher and Shakira each ended up losing a team member in Vedo and Garrett, respectively, while Team Blake & Team Adam remained in tact.
That means Danielle Bradbery, Holly Tucker, and The Swon Brothers move on! Blake sure did put together a powerhouse country team.
Congrats, Team Blake! We’re rooting for you. Keep it up and keep it country!
The Top 10 take the stage Monday night on NBC at 8/7c!
Check out the video of Blake performing with his team on Tuesday:
Blake Shelton is Keepin’ It Country on The Voice!
With auditions, battle, and knockout rounds complete, The Voice will be moving on to live competition next week.
This week, Blake, Adam, Shakira, & Usher each chose a final four to represent their teams. The competition is fierce this season and is sure to be great entertainment.
Our very own country rep, Mr. Shelton, is a 2-time Voice champ and reigning winner. He’s kept it pretty diverse in the past, but he is country strong with Team Blake moving forward.
The remaining team members are Danielle Bradbery, Holly Tucker, Justin Rivers, and The Swon Brothers. While there was a great deal of talented artists, I definitely think Blake got it right this week.
There really is only one artist on the original Team Blake that I hoped would have made it to the playoffs, and that is Caroline Glaser. I wish Blake had decided not to pair her and Danielle against each other in the battle rounds. I would have liked to have seen both of them representing Team Blake in the live shows. However, Caroline is with Team Adam now, and that really is the beauty of the steal. It allows the coaches to keep talent that maybe would have been let go too soon.
Will Blake and his country crew make it a 3-peat this season? There are some powerhouses this year, especially on Team Adam. While we know that Blake’s buddy, Mr. Levine, is always gunning to take the title from him, Shakira and Usher are definitely equally determined to win it all. The next few weeks should be a good battle!
The live rounds kick off on Monday night on NBC at 8/7c. Don’t miss it!
Team Blake!
“Keepin’ It Country” – Fans’ ACM Picks!
Drumroll please….
You voted, KIC fans… now here are your results from our ACM polls!
Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert
Female Vocalist ended up being our most popular poll. Miranda and Carrie Underwood were battling it out for a while, but Miranda picked up serious momentum and hit the ground running. She won by more than double the votes.
Male Vocalist of the Year: Blake Shelton
Male Vocalist was also a very popular poll. Blake and Luke Bryan were not too far apart in the beginning, but like his wife, Blake just took off and was the clear winner.
Vocal Group of the Year: Little Big Town
This category was such a close race and there was a three-way battle throughout, but LBT edged out Lady A by a few votes and The Band Perry wasn’t far behind.
Vocal Duo of the Year : Sugarland
This was another very close category with the top vote getter continuously changing. In the end, Sugarland beat out Thompson Square by a few votes.
Single Record of the Year: ”Over You” – Miranda Lambert
Miranda has this category out of the gate.
Album of the Year: Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
Carrie had this one right from the beginning too, and held the number one spot throughout.
Vocal Event of the Year: ”Don’t Rush” – Kelly Clarkson ft. Vince Gill
Kelly & Vince had some competition with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, & Eric Church, but they picked up steam and ended up with a strong win.
Entertainer of the Year: Blake Shelton
It was all about Mr. & Mrs. Shelton here. Blake & Ran were the top vote getters for this one, but Blake took it by a few hundred votes.
Thank-you so much again for voting in all of our polls! Now, get ready for the ACMs!
Couples and Collaborations: A Look at ACM Fashion History
The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are taking place this Sunday, April 7th, in Las Vegas. As we all know, the red carpet and stage fashion choices are some of the most talked about items when it comes to award shows. Back, due to popular demand, is our very own pre-award show fashion reminiscent feature! This time, we take a look at the couples and collaborations of ACMs past … and, boy, have there been some questionably horrific and unquestionably sensational choices in ACM history!
“The Voice” Is Back
Let’s talk The Voice!
The hit singing competition is back for season 4, and it’s better than ever.
With Usher and Shakira filling Cee Lo and Christina’s spots, we have some new personalities in the mix. And that mix works amazingly well. The four coaches seem to have a great chemistry and a friendly competitive rivalry. We know we love Blake and Adam, but Usher and Shakira might be the perfect additions. The banter is funny and witty, and there just seems to be a genuine respect among the group. I like it… a lot.
First, let’s look at our country boy’s team. So far, Blake has picked up 3 team members: Cara & Rhian Morgan (The Morgan Twins), Danielle Bradbery, and Christian Porter.
The Morgan girls are the first set of twins to ever appear on The Voice. With their harmonized runs on Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’,” they got all four coaches to turn around.
@morgan_twins: Still in Awe that 4 chairs turned around! We feel so blessed! Thank you for the love! #thevoice
Danielle is a 16-year-old country singer, who impressed us with her version of Taylor Swift’s “Mean.” Danielle is one of my favorites so far, and I see her doing very well on Blake’s team.
@dbradbery: I’d like to say Thank you so much to everyone, y’all have no idea how much this all means to me, I feel so blessed!! Y’all are amazing <3
Christian is a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania who caught everyone’s attention with his cover of LMFAO’s “Sexy And I know It.”
@porterchristian: Thank you guys so much! I can’t even handle the support and all the tweets!
Congratulations to Team Blake! We’re excited to watch.
However, there was one country girl that I felt Blake missed out on. You know I’m talking about Tawnya Reynolds. I was surprised that Blake did not turn his chair for her, but he only has so many spots and needs a diverse team so I get that he has to let some country talent go in the process. Anyway, Tawnya will be just fine and is with Team Shakira!
All of the auditioners did a really great job, but two people stood out for me so far… Sarah Simmons and Judith Hill. Both girls chose Adam… I must say that Team Adam has some powerhouses already.
Audition episodes will continue for the next couple of weeks before they head into the Battle Rounds. Tune in Monday and Tuesday nights on NBC!
Rascal Flatts launch brand new Summer tour
Rascal Flatts, one of the top selling touring acts in country music today having sold over seven million concert tickets in the last 10 years, will embark on a brand new tour this summer, Farmers Insurance Presents Rascal Flatts “Live & Loud.” The 34-city run will launch on Friday, May 31 in Jones Beach, New York at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre with special guests The Band Perry and 2012’s The Voice winner Cassadee Pope.
Rascal Flatts wrapped their “Changed Tour” earlier this month and ended 2012 having played before one million fans. They are the best-selling country vocal group of the past decade and with the #1 debut of their latest album, CHANGED, they have the distinction of being one of only four acts to have seven consecutive studio albums debut in the top spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart during the Soundscan era. Since their musical debut in 2000, the band has sold over 21 million albums, 25 million digital downloads and delivered 14 #1 singles to the top of the charts. Rascal Flatts is the most awarded Country group of the past decade, earning over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People’s Choice Awards and more.
The Band Perry – comprised of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry –combines classic Country with an eclectic infusion of Rock and Soul that is rounded out by perfect three-part harmonies. The sibling trio’s latest offering “Better Dig Two,” garnered the family band a multi-week #1 and their third ascend to the top of the charts. The lead single has been certified platinum for sales of over one million copies and marks the fastest-rising of their career. They will release their sophomore album, PIONEER, on April 2.
At just 23, Cassadee Pope’s unique vocals and powerful performances stole the national spotlight during Season 3 of “The Voice.” The reigning star of the NBC hit primetime show wowed from the start with offers from all four judges during the blind auditions before accepting with Team Blake (Shelton). The talented singer/songwriter has already appeared on Today, Live! With Kelly & Michael, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and performed with Train on New Year’s Eve With Carson Daily. She will release new, original music later this spring.
2013 Farmers Insurance Presents Rascal Flatts “Live & Loud” dates:
5-31 Jones Beach, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
6-2 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
6-6 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
6-7 Tampa, FL Live Nation Amphitheatre Tampa
6-8 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
6-14 Boston, MA Comcast Center
6-15 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
6-16 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
6-23 Grand Junction, CO Country Jam USA
6-27 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
6-28 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
6-29 Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center
7-18 Eau Claire, WI Country Jam USA
7-19 Stateline, NV Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
7-23 Paso Robles, CA California Mid State Fair
7-25 Cheyenne, WY Cheyenne Frontier Days
8-2 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook
8-3 Bomanville, ON Mosport Park Raceway/Boots & Hearts Festival
8-9 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena
8-10 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
8-16 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8-17 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
8-18 Sioux City, IA Tyson Events Center
9-5 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
9-6 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
9-7 Darien Center, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center
9-12 Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion
9-13 San Diego, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
9-14 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
9-26 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
9-27 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
9-28 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
10-3 Las Cruces, NM Pam American Center/ New Mexico State University
10-4 Lubbock, TX United Spirit Arena
*dates are subject to change
Blake Shelton takes over Florida club for free show
Florida country music fans had quite a surprise waiting for them last weekend. Oklahoma superstar Blake Shelton woke up and decided he was going to play a free, impromptu show for fans in a “Fan Appreciation Concert” in Cape Coral. Blake called up Clear Channel country WCKT/Fort Myers’ Todd Nixon and asked him to put together a very-last-minute free show for fans in Dixie’s Roadhouse. Of course, the station quickly agreed and teamed up with their nightclub partner for the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Dixie Roadhouse’s owner, Linn Pippenger, shared:
“When you get a call telling you to wake up, Blake Shelton wants to play your club, you get right up!”
It was all hands on deck for this concert, as Cape Coral’s police department quickly got up detail units with generators to support the surprise concert. Local news stations, radio stations, and fans rushed the scene for the party of the weekend.
Were you able to go to the surprise fan appreciation concert? Do you want to see Blake do more of this in the future?
