Blake Tollison Shelton was born in Ada, Oklahoma, to Dorothy Ann (née Bristol) (b. 1936), a beauty salon owner, and Richard Lee "Dick" Shelton (1940–2012), a car salesman. Shelton … See more

2001–2006: Beginnings
Some years later in Nashville, he signed to Giant Records. In 2001, he was slated to release a song … See more

Since his debut in 2001, Shelton has received positive reviews from musicians and critics. The New York Times described Shelton as … See more

Shelton married long time girlfriend Kaynette Gern on November 17, 2003. They divorced in 2006.
In 2005, Shelton met singer Miranda Lambert at … See more

Shelton is a partner, along with Ryman Hospitality Properties (the owners of the Grand Ole Opry), in a small chain of restaurants and entertainment complexes called Ole Red. The first Ole Red opened in Shelton's hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma See more

Shelton has been the recipient of 10 Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards, one CMT Artist … See more

Studio albums
• Blake Shelton (2001)
• The Dreamer (2003)
• Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill (2004)
• Pure BS (2007) See more