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Blake Shelton Eager for a Break From 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:00:21 +0000

Blake Shelton has had his fair share of TV appearances, most recently popping up on 'Malibu County' with Reba McEntire, and holding a key role as coach on 'The Voice.' He's not planning on giving up Music City for Hollywood, however.

Blake Shelton Picks His Mentor for 'The Voice' Season 4

Christina Vinson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:30:34 +0000

If you're excited about the fourth season of 'The Voice,' then we have some good news for you: Blake Shelton has picked his mentor for the show next season -- the one and only Sheryl Crow. Now, that's a pair to sing about!

'The Voice' Pays Tribute to Sandy Hook Shooting Victims With Heartfelt Performance

Megan Pacella — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:00:29 +0000

In an effort to make sense of the gruesome shooting that took place on Friday morning (Dec. 14) in Newtown, Conn., coaches on 'The Voice' -- including country's Blake Shelton -- performed a touching tribute on the show on Monday. Backed by a large chorus, the group of talented singers belted out 'Hallelujah.'

'The Voice' Live Performance Recap: Blake Shelton Has the Strongest Team

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:24:35 +0000

On last night's (Dec. 3) live performance episode of 'The Voice,' it was suggested that Blake Shelton has the strongest team. His fellow coach Christina Aguilera said it out loud, and well, we're inclined to agree. Shelton has the two strongest competitors left in Season 3, and he's essentially fighting himself. Not a bad place to be in when you are working with people vying for record deals, that's for sure.

Rascal Flatts Perform 'Changed' With Cassadee Pope and Cody Belew on 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:16:53 +0000

For the second week in a row, country music reigned supreme on 'The Voice,' at least in terms of the special guest performers. Rascal Flatts performed 'Changed' on tonight's (Nov. 20) elimination episode. They received vocal assists from Cassadee Pope, who is on Blake Shelton's team, and Cody Belew, who is Cee Lo Green's team member and has a bit of a country twang.

'The Voice' Live Show Recap: Blake Shelton Team Members Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope Finish Strong

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:30:15 +0000

Blake Shelton only has two horses left in the race on 'The Voice' in the form of Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope. Neither performer is "country," but Shelton is still doing his very best to foster and develop his talent, regardless of their chosen genre. On tonight's (Nov. 19) performance episode, Shelton's rockers gave it their all.

'The Voice' Playoffs Elimination Recap: Blake Shelton's Team Loses Liz Davis + Julio Cesar Castillo

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:10:55 +0000

On tonight's (Nov. 8) episode of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton sent one of his team members home, and so did America. So with two members gone, his team is down to its final three. So who stayed and who left?

'The Voice' Battle Rounds Recap: Blake Shelton Keeps Cassadee Pope, Steals MarissaAnn

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:15:15 +0000

Tonight (Oct. 22) marked the first half of the final battle round on Season 3 of 'The Voice' before we head to the knockout rounds. Country coach Blake Shelton had one battle, which Cassadee Pope won, and one steal, which he used t

'The Voice' Battle Rounds Recap: Blake Shelton Keeps Liz Davis

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:08:12 +0000

On tonight’s (Oct. 16) episode of ‘The Voice,’ coach Blake Shelton continued the previous evening’s trend of making his battle rounds nearly impossible to call. He struggled when making the choice for his team’s sole battle of the night. He also contemplated a steal, but ultimately elected not to use it, since he wants his [...]

'The Voice' Battle Round Recap: Blake Shelton Keeps Rudy Parris

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:08:02 +0000

Blake Shelton was at it again on tonight's (Oct. 9) battle round on 'The Voice.' Here's how things shook out for the country coach, who had a light workload due to the editing, since this particular episode was just an hour long. He had one battle, which was only partially televised, and attempted to steal one of Adam Levine's castoffs.

Blake Shelton Snags Two Talented Hopefuls During 'The Voice' Season 3 Premiere

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:04:48 +0000

After taking home the top prize with hopeful Jermaine Paul on the last season of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton was the coach to beat heading into tonight's Season 3 premiere of the popular reality competition series. Despite the haggling tactics of his fellow celebrity judges, the country music superstar was able to lasso two of the more talented vocalists on the first of three Blind Auditions season openers this week.

Blake Shelton Snags Michael Buble for His 'The Voice' Team

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:00:10 +0000

With fall fast approaching, the third season of ‘The Voice‘ is upon us, and with it comes a new set of advisors to our favorite four coaches. Assisting Blake Shelton this season is not a fellow country star, but soulful pop crooner Michael Buble, known for his butter-smooth, Rat Pack style. This is a big prediction, but with Blake and Buble working in tandem, we’re thinking back-to-back season wins for Team Blake. Can you say, “Repeat?”

Keith Urban Not Returning to 'The Voice' Until His Album Is Done

Megan Pacella — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:30:34 +0000

Although Keith Urban has fully enjoyed coaching talented singers on ‘The Voice’ in Australia, there’s no chance that the ‘You Gonna Fly’ hitmaker will trade in his guitar for a permanent reality TV contract anytime soon. While Urban would be thrilled to do another season of ‘The Voice,’ he told Australian radio’s Kyle & Jackie O Show that making music is still priority No. 1.

Blake Shelton Says Goodbye to Erin Willett, Leaves Jermaine Paul as Last Standing Team Member on 'The Voice'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Blake Shelton couldn’t choose between the two contestants left on Team Blake. Fortunately for him, he didn’t have to. On Tuesday night (May 1), America chose Jermaine Paul to be the lone representative from the country coach’s team when the show begins its final descent next week.

Blake Shelton Takes 'Over' the Stage on 'The Voice' With Debut of New Single

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:40:40 +0000

Blake Shelton performed his brand new single ‘Over‘ on tonight’s (April 30) episode of ‘The Voice.’ We’re used to seeing the country superstar and papa bear coach with a guitar strapped to his person while he performs, but it wasn’t there tonight with this song. It was all about Shelton and his “voice” on prime time network TV.

Blake Shelton Sends RaeLynn Packing on 'The Voice'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:02:00 +0000

Considering what a strong team of singers he has this season, it’s never easy for Blake Shelton to send anyone home on ‘The Voice.’ However, tonight his choice was tougher than ever: powerhouse Erin Willett, who overcame her father’s passing to triumph through to the Sweet 16 was pitted against pint-sized country cutie RaeLynn, who was a judges’ darling from day one.

Luke Bryan Reveals He Would Consider a Role on 'The Voice'

Megan Pacella — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:06 +0000

Blake Shelton has had so much success working as a coach on the reality TV singing competition ‘The Voice’ that plenty of other country artists have joined in the trend. Soon, Jennifer Nettles will help kick off a new one called ‘Duets,’ and John Rich will join in on the CW’s ‘The Star Next Door.’ Country queens Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert have flocked to ‘The Voice’ as well, each making guest appearances as celebrity mentors. So who will be the next country hitmaker to make an appearance on the small screen? Turns out, it could be Luke Bryan.

Blake Shelton Defends 'The Voice' Hopeful RaeLynn From Online Critic

Billy Dukes — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:30:52 +0000

An online critic with harsh words for ‘The Voice’ singer RaeLynn is feeling the wrath of the blonde cutie’s coach today. Blake Shelton read a personal assault on his 17-year-old singer’s performance from Monday night and fired back with a (not so safe for work) series of tweets.

Blake Shelton Makes Final Cut on 'The Voice,' Three Country Singers Sent Home

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:04:30 +0000

Blake Shelton sent the most countrified member of his team home during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ To be fair, the song Jordan Rager was asked to sing was way out of his comfort zone, but a perfect fit for his Battle Rounds contender Naia Kete. Rager’s growth during the rehearsals was commendable, but ultimately not enough.

Blake Shelton Says Goodbye to Smokey Singer Lex Land on 'The Voice'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:18:33 +0000

Blake Shelton paired up two contestants from opposites ends of the earth during his only battle on Monday’s (March 12) episode of ‘The Voice.’ Lex Land, the sultry-voiced camp counselor, faced off against Jersey girl Charlotte Sometimes, singing Foster the People‘s ‘Pumped Up Kicks.’