Blake Shelton, last of original ‘The Voice’ judges, to leave
October 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Shelton, the last of the original panel of judges on “The Voice,” will leave the megahit U.S. version of the singing competition show after next season.
Newgarden out of hospital, Ferrucci on standby for IndyCar
July 25, 2022 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden was released from a Des Moines hospital on Monday and returned to his Tennessee home, where he will wait for an evaluation to determine if he can race this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal
May 26, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Blake Shelton will lend his voice to the Indianapolis 500 as the grand marshal for Sunday’s race.
The country music star and coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” Shelton will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies.
IndyCar adds 4 musical acts to Iowa Speedway festival
March 7, 2022 GMTNEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar's return to Iowa will be celebrated as a three-day festival with a quartet of musical acts.
Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were announced Monday as the performers for the July races at the track in Newtown.
Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show
February 13, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.
Cyrus and mashed up songs from the 60s, 80s and 90s with her own at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest on Saturday night.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage
October 27, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
October 22, 2021 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
October 15, 2021 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
October 8, 2021 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
September 18, 2021 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
‘Voice’ stars Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton wed in Oklahoma
July 6, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma.
The pop star and the country star posted photos on Monday of their wedding including an image of the couple posing under a twilight sky.
Blake Shelton joins drive to help feed out-of-work musicians
May 10, 2021 GMTFor more than a year now, the state of America's live music industry has been a grim one.
The COVID-19 pandemic threw hundreds of thousands of musicians, roadies and other touring industry professionals out of work, according to the Country Music Association...
Ariana Grande joining ‘The Voice’ for season 21 as a coach
March 30, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — “The Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year...
NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs
January 19, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert — the first big performance at a track during the pandemic — featuring country music star Luke Combs...
‘Voice’ co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged
October 27, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “The Voice” co-stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are engaged and sharing the good news on social media...
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards
October 22, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf...
Wisconsin’s Country USA and Rock USA festivals call it quits
October 21, 2020 GMTOSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Two of Wisconsin's biggest annual music festivals are shutting down for good following COVID-related cancellations this summer...
List of winners at the 2019 Country Music Association Awards
November 14, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Complete list of winners from the 2019 Country Music Association Awards, held Wednesday at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee...
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
November 13, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine...
busbee, songwriter behind country and pop hits, dead at 43
September 30, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-nominated songwriter-producer busbee, who co-wrote Maren Morris' breakout hit "My Church" and also crafted songs for Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Pink, Shakira and Florida Georgia Line, has died...
Adam Levine leaving ‘The Voice’ after 16 seasons
May 24, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Adam Levine is leaving NBC's "The Voice" after 16 seasons.
Carson Daly made the announcement Friday morning on the "Today" show...
Blake Shelton to open new venue with benefit performances
April 29, 2019 GMTTISHOMINGO, Okla. (AP) — Country music star Blake Shelton's restaurant and bar in southern Oklahoma has planned some star-studded benefit performances for the grand opening of a new music hall and events venue next month...
Shelton to headline celebration of music service
April 25, 2019 GMTHEADLINING: Blake Shelton will headline the 20th anniversary celebration for Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country.
Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton to perform at ACMs
April 2, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and Old Dominion will perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday...
The Voice Monday night recap: Fight night
October 3, 2018 GMTMonday's episode of 'The Voice' got heated as the judges fought over top notch talent.
Judge Kelly Clarkson was desperate for a female country singer and willing to pull out all of the stops to get one but it seemed like judge Blake Shelton got in her way every time.
Winners of the 2018 CMT Music Awards
June 7, 2018 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A list of winners at the 2018 CMT Music Awards, which aired live Wednesday from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee...
Underwood makes history again, Shelton wins top CMT Award
June 7, 2018 GMTCarrie Underwood continued to make history as the most decorated act at the CMT Music Awards with 18 wins, while Blake Shelton walked away with the night's top prize...
TV picks for June 6: ‘CMT Music Awards,’ ‘Impulse,’ ‘Condor’
June 5, 2018 GMTGone country
The CMT Music Awards 2018 may not be as star-studded as other ceremonies, but its enough of a platform to attract Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Chris Stapleton. Itll be interesting to see if the country world embraces Justin Timberlake, who was nominated for his duet with Stapleton.
Pop singers compete for top prize at CMT Music Awards
May 8, 2018 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean are the leading nominees for the CMT Music Awards with four each, but it's the pop artists who might steal the big prize at this year's awards show...
Cleveland singer D.R. King wows the judges again on ‘The Voice’
March 20, 2018 GMTCleveland singer D.R. King wows the judges again on 'The Voice'
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The dream to become "The Voice" is still alive for Cleveland native D.R. King.
In his second appearance on NBC's singing competition, the former music teacher at Hope Academy won his Battle Round against Jackie Foster.
Country star Shelton comforts mourning Massachusetts school
December 1, 2017 GMTWARREN, Mass. (AP) — One of country music's biggest stars is comforting a Massachusetts school mourning the deaths of three students.
Blake Shelton recorded a minute-long message that was included in a longer tribute video to the Quaboag (KWAY'-bog) Regional Middle/High School students who died in a Nov.
Beyonce, Streisand to headline Harvey relief telethon
September 5, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT...
Reaction to the death of superstar entertainer Glen Campbell
August 9, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Reaction to the death of superstar entertainer Glen Campbell:
"I'm very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I'm at a loss.
Tuesday’s storms shorten District 22-6A’s golf tournament
April 12, 2017 GMTHOUSTON - Storms Tuesday afternoon cut short the opening day of the annual District 22-6A boys and girls golf tournament at the Clear Creek Golf Course Tuesday.The boys teams were able to play nine holes before the storms chased the athletes back to the clubhouse.
#20. Blake Shelton
March 3, 2017 GMTCertified units (digital singles): 25MGold certifications (all singles): 24Platinum certifications (all singles): 13Multi-platinum certifications (all singles): 4Diamond certifications (all singles): 0
Campground owner who founded country concert in Ohio dies
March 3, 2017 GMTFORT LORAMIE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man who each summer turned his family campground into one of the largest outdoor concerts in the nation has died...
Gwen Stefani’s dealbreaker
February 16, 2017 GMTGwen Stefani nearly broke up with Blake Shelton over his dislike of rollercoasters.
The 'Used To Love You' hitmaker took her boyfriend to Disneyland not long after they started dating and quipped she nearly ended their relationship over his distaste for the fast rides.
Blake Shelton to headline first Penn State stadium concert
November 7, 2016 GMTUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Country music star Blake Shelton will headline the first concert at Penn State University's Beaver Stadium...