Blake Shelton's Round 1 win over Kenny Chesney was one of the closest matchups early in the inaugural Taste of Country Bowl, but the 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' singer ultimately took the win with over 63 percent of the vote. Comparatively, Eric Church and his Church Choir were on cruise control after staking an early lead against Jason Aldean. Will his fans be slow to vote after having the luxury of an easier contest?
Blake Shelton and Adam Levine have become rather close since signing on as celebrity mentors on 'The Voice,' but will the two music superstar's bromantic relationship suffer with the inclusion of R&B singer Usher on the famous judge panel? According to a recent interview with E! Online, Shelton doesn't think so ... we think.
Miranda Lambert is one tough chick. She is the fastest girl in town, if you will. She doesn't strike anyone as insecure, since she oozes beauty, talent and confidence -- and she's also married to one of the most popular male performers in the country genre, Blake Shelton. Despite all of her blessings, however, in the February issue of Redbook the singer admits she can be unsure of herself here and there. In essence, she's human, just like the rest of us.
It's no secret that Blake Shelton would like to put his music career before his gig coaching upcoming stars on 'The Voice.' Shelton has been vocal about his frustration with producers of the show for doing multiple back-to-back seasons, and now he's revealed that he almost walked off the set for good a few months ago.
The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosting gig goes to Blake Shelton and... Luke Bryan!
Kenny Chesney has the most football experience in this matchup, but the longtime University of Tennessee fan will have to take on a team much bigger than any the Volunteers have faced to get to the next round of the Taste of Country Bowl. Blake Shelton is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, and is arguably a favorite to win this first round matchup.
January 8, 2013 Yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, Blake Shelton's new single 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' had no trouble with country newcomer Austin Webb's debut. The CMA Entertainer of the Year took over 80 percent of the vote, but his competition in today's Showdown is far more difficult.
January 7, 2013 Last Friday, the Henningsens wrapped up an unlikely five-night run on the Showdown by topping Aaron Lewis and his new song 'Forever.' 'American Beautiful' took almost 90 percent of the vote, making it five straight wins over big-name stars for the country newcomers. Their song gets retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame, and two new singles face off today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.
Blake Shelton is looking for some help from country music fans to reveal his co-host for the 2013 ACM Awards ceremony.
January 3, 2013 There is no shortage of country superstar albums set for a 2013 release. You can see a list of all of the upcoming projects here, but we've already heard one or two singles from some of the most-anticipated albums. Of the artists who've shared new music already, which album are you most excited about in 2013?
