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Known for his smooth voice and country music hits, Blake Shelton is one of the most successful musicians in America. Born on June 18, 1976, in Ada, Oklahoma, Blake Tollison Shelton grew up listening to and loving music. His love for music was so strong that he even started writing his own songs at the age of 15.
Early Life and Education
Growing up, Blake Shelton was raised by his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, and his father, Richard Shelton. He has a sister named Endy and a brother named Richie. Blake Shelton attended Asher High School in Asher, Oklahoma, where he played football and basketball. He graduated from high schools in 1994 and went on to attend Southern Oklahoma State University, where he studied at least for some period, but he left before he could graduate.
Career
Blake Shelton’s career took off in 1998 when he was signed by Giant Records. He released his debut single “Austin” in 2001, which rapidly became a hit and topped the country charts. This success led to the release of his self-titled debut album, which also became a huge hit.
Since then, Blake Shelton has released many albums and singles, which have led him to become one of the most successful country music singers of all time. He has been on multiple TV shows and has won numerous awards for his music, including eight Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, five Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, and one Grammy Award.
Discography
Some of Blake Shelton’s most popular music includes his debut album “Blake Shelton,” “The Dreamer,” “Pure BS,” “Red River Blue,” and “Based On a True Story,” among others. Here is a rundown of his discography:
- Blake Shelton (2001)
- The Dreamer (2003)
- Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill (2004)
- Pure BS (2007)
- Startin’ Fires (2008)
- Red River Blue (2011)
- Based on a True Story… (2013)
- Bringing Back the Sunshine (2014)
- If I’m Honest (2016)
- Texoma Shore (2017)
- Fully Loaded: God’s Country (2019)
Reputation and Nominations
As mentioned, Blake Shelton has won numerous awards for his music. His success has earned him a reputation as one of the best country music singers of all time. He has been nominated for awards including the American Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and People’s Choice Awards, among others.
Personal Life
Blake Shelton married fellow country singer Miranda Lambert in 2011, but they got divorced in 2015. He then began dating fellow The Voice judge Gwen Stefani, and the two were married in July 2021. Blake Shelton is known for being a big animal lover, and he has several pets, including dogs named Betty, Honey Bee, and Daisy.
Net Worth
Blake Shelton’s net worth is estimated at around $100 million USD. In Nigerian currency, his net worth is around 41.9 billion NGN, in Canadian currency, around 125.6 million CAD, in Ghanaian currency around 593.3 million GHS, in Kenyan currency around 10.79 billion KES, in South African currency around 1.46 billion ZAR, in Ugandan currency around 377.2 billion UGX, and in Indian currency around 7.38 billion INR.
Contact Him
Blake Shelton can be contacted through his official website, BlakeShelton.com. He can also be found on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Overall, Blake Shelton’s contributions to country music and his impressive track record make him an American musical icon with an unstoppable legacy.