Blake Shelton
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| Blake Shelton | ||
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 Blake Shelton's debut self-titled album.
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Blake Shelton | |
| Born | June 18, 1976 | |
| Origin | Ada, Oklahoma | |
| Genre(s) | Country | |
| Years active | 2001–present | |
| Label(s) | Warner Bros. | |
Blake Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer. Rumored to be dating country artist Miranda Lambert.
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[edit] Recording Career
Shelton moved to Nashville, Tennessee from his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 17 and received a record contract with Warner Bros. Records. He reached the top of the Billboard country chart with "Austin", the first single from his eponymous debut album. The single tied a record set by Billy Ray Cyrus. Blake also has a hit with the single, "The Baby", which was released on his sophomore album The Dreamer in 2003.
Shelton released a DVD of music videos on October 19, 2004 titled, Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill: Video Collection, and preceded his latest 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.
On December 18, 2005, several songs of Shelton's, 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 also has a cameo in the video for Craig Morgan's single, "Redneck Yacht Club." He can be seen standing in a boat fishing when Craig rides by on his Jet Ski. The Jet Ski causes a large wave which splashes Blake.
[edit] Nashville Star
Blake has signed a contract to appear as one of the judges on the 2007 season of the television singing competition Nashville Star.
[edit] Discography
- (2001) Blake Shelton - #38 US, #3 US Country
- (2003) The Dreamer - #8 US, #2 US Country
- (2004) Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill - #20 US, #3 US Country
- (2006) Pure BS
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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| 2001 | "Austin" | #18 | #1 (5 weeks) | Blake Shelton |
| 2001 | "All Over Me" | - | #18 | Blake Shelton |
| 2002 | "Ol' Red" | - | #14 | Blake Shelton |
| 2002 | "The Baby" | #28 | #1 (3 weeks) | The Dreamer |
| 2003 | "Heavy Liftin'" | - | #32 | The Dreamer |
| 2003 | "Playboys of the Southwestern World" | - | #24 | The Dreamer |
| 2004 | "When Somebody Knows You That Well" | - | #37 | Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill |
| 2004 | "Some Beach" | #28 | #1 (4 weeks) | Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill |
| 2005 | "Goodbye Time" | #73 | #10 | Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill |
| 2005 | "Nobody But Me" | #60 | #4 | Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill |
| 2006 | "Don't Make Me" | #- | #- | Pure BS |
