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Blake Shelton Dishes on Why Country Is Taking Over 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:33:56 +0000

NBC's hit reality television show 'The Voice' has seen its share of country singers each season, but this year's fourth season has seen more cowboy boots and country twangs than ever before. Country star and show coach Blake Shelton gives the scoop on why country is taking over 'The Voice.'

Holly Tucker Finds Motivation After Blake Shelton Defends Her to Music Critic

Megan Pacella — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:05:18 +0000

By now, everyone should know not to mess with Blake Shelton or those close to him. After a Houston critic dissed 'The Voice' contestant Holly Tucker, Shelton took to Twitter to post a very public and very fiery response, which Tucker says she was "touched" by.

Cassadee Pope Returns to 'The Voice' Stage With New Single

Christina Vinson — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:35:18 +0000

Cassadee Pope showed off the many reasons why she was the Season 3 winner of ‘The Voice’ with a stunning return to the show Tuesday night (June 4). Her strong vocals and confident stage presence were spot-on as she revealed the first single from her forthcoming fall record. Dressed in a sparkly silver dress, Pope sang [...]

Blake Shelton Rips Houston Music Critic for Dissing 'The Voice' Singer Holly Tucker

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:03:43 +0000

Blake Shelton was sad to see Holly Tucker eliminated on 'The Voice' on Tuesday (June 4), but he became furious after reading a tweet from a Texas music critic that the 'Boys 'Round Here' singer perceived as a slight to his team member.

Taylor Swift Surprises 'The Voice' Contestant Michelle Chamuel

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:35:23 +0000

Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo on Monday’s (June 3) episode of ‘The Voice,’ surprising Team Usher‘s sole remaining contestant Michelle Chamuel during the rehearsal session for the live show. Chamuel, a quirky, bespectacled singer with a bit of indie sensibility, was belting out Swift’s ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ in the practice room when [...]

Blake Shelton Brings 'Boys 'Round Here' Fun to 'The Voice' Stage

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:41:11 +0000

We'd like to say that Blake Shelton brought a healthy dose of country to the stage during the Memorial Day (May 27) episode of 'The Voice' but that wouldn't be entirely accurate, since the remainder of his Season 4 team is comprised entirely of country acts! But Shelton did show 'em all how it's done, opening the show with his latest hit 'Boys 'Round Here.'

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Bring 'Over You' to 'The Voice' in Tribute to Oklahoma

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:37:27 +0000

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert brought their much-decorated ballad 'Over You,' which they penned together about the death of Shelton's brother, to 'The Voice' on Tuesday, performing the intimate and deeply personal song with a different purpose.

Blake Shelton, Original Judges to Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:49 +0000

Blake Shelton will return to the living rooms of millions for a fifth season of NBC's popular reality singing competition, 'The Voice.' Viewers can rest assured that the comedic country crooner will be sitting back in that big red chair, offering his humor and wisdom to contestant hopefuls come fall.

Lady Antebellum Say Hello to 'The Voice' Viewers With 'Goodbye Town'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:21 +0000

Lady Antebellum have unveiled their second single, 'Goodbye Town,' from their chart-topping new record 'Golden,' and along with their new music video, have been busy promoting the heartbreaking song. On Tuesday (May 14), the trio appeared on 'The Voice,' where trio member Hillary Scott is a mentor, and gave a few of the contestants a chance to showcase their own powerhouse vocals.

Blake Shelton Admits He Stares at Shakira, Feels Threatened by New 'The Voice' Coach Usher

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:05:05 +0000

Blake Shelton may be the back-to-back winning coach for Seasons 2 and 3 of 'The Voice,' but he is not resting on his laurels or coasting on past successes this time around. If anything, he is going for it in Season 4, since a threat looms large -- and its name is Usher.

Blake Shelton Eager for a Break From 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:21 +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, Adam Levine Talk Hazing on 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:15:51 +0000

'The Voice' judges Blake Shelton and Adam Levine talk tough, and had planned on hazing the two new judges Usher and Shakira, but they decided against it. Turns out they just didn't have the heart to go through with it.

'The Voice' Winner Cassadee Pope to Be the Subject of New Reality Show

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:25:09 +0000

Cassadee Pope, the winner of Season 3 of ‘The Voice’ under Blake Shelton‘s expert tutelage, is returning to the small screen for another reality show. No, the flame-haired and talented cutie is not competing or performing on ‘American Idol’ or ‘X Factor.’ As if! Instead, she is going to be the subject of her own [...]

Hillary Scott Picked as Mentor for Team Adam Levine on Season 4 of 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:27:59 +0000

'The Voice' just got even more country. With Blake Shelton serving as the winning coach for two years in a row and inviting Sheryl Crow to be his team's mentor for Season 4, his bromantic partner, fellow coach Adam Levine, is sticking it to him and goin' country, too! Levine has chosen pregnant Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott to serve as his team's advisor.

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

Christina Vinson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:13:34 +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!

Blake Shelton Reveals That He Nearly Quit 'The Voice'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:11:10 +0000

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.

Blake Shelton Gives Coaches a Ride in Funny Promo for 'The Voice' Season 4

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:04:30 +0000

Blake Shelton may have just won the third season of 'The Voice' (marking his second consecutive win), but the show is already looking forward to Season 4. The latest promo, called 'The Pickup,' finds Shelton giving the coaches a ride in his trusty truck. And that's when the fun ensues.

'The Voice' Finale Part 1 Recap: Team Blake Shelton's Cassadee Pope + Terry McDermott Turn in Stellar Performances

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:41:53 +0000

Kudos to 'The Voice,' for opening the first night (Dec. 17) of the two-part Season 3 finale with all of the coaches and contestants singing 'Hallelujah' while holding up cards with the name and ages of the innocents who were shot in last week's Connecticut school shooting. It was a beautiful and touching moment. Turns out, the performances on the episode followed suit.

'The Voice' Semi-Finals Recap: Blake Shelton Team Members Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott Make it to Finals

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:53:49 +0000

On tonight's (Dec. 11) elimination episode of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton's team, featuring Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott, remained in tact. Both Pope and McDermott are moving on to next week's finals, doubling the country star's chances of being the show's winning coach for a second season in a row. Shelton could make 'The Voice' history and he's gunning for it.

RaeLynn Performs New Single 'Boyfriend' on 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:24:22 +0000

Season 2 'The Voice' contestant, that firecracker known as RaeLynn, returned the stage where we first met her this evening (Dec. 11) to debut her brand new single 'Boyfriend.' She performed the song live on the elimination episode of the show, which should remind the remaining Season 3 hopefuls of what's possible whether or not you win the whole thing.