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MARCH/APRIL 2018
SPOTLIGHT
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“Only a year and a half after the release of his last No.
1 album If I’m Honest, Shelton once again visits the
peak of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week
with Texoma Shore,” an article on Shelton’s website
(blakeshelton.com) cited right after the album’s release.
“The Oklahoman’s storied career began back in 2001
with the release of his self-titled album, and the platinum-
selling recording artist now delivers his sixth chart-
topping country record and eleventh all-genre top 10.”
“I can’t believe that 17 years into making records and my
fans are still so supportive,” Shelton says on his website.
“I mean a number one album? When I think it can’t get
any better, it does—thanks to them. I love you all!”
In fact, 2017 was a standout year for Shelton.
“Blake Shelton had a banner year in 2017 with the
release of his latest album Texoma Shore,” accord-
ing to an article on country music website Sounds Like
Nashville. “The project earned him his 25th number one
single with ‘I’ll Name The Dogs’ and led him to become
the most-played artist at country radio in 2017.”
Shelton, who is also known for his role as a long-
time coach on the hit show The Voice, shared
his thoughts on his website with his fans.
“What a great way to end 2017 with ‘I’ll Name The
Dogs’ at number one!” he says. “As I look back over
another incredible year, I know that the success has
been because of the love and support from my fans.”
He continues with how Texoma Shore
harks back to a simpler time.
“This song [‘I’ll Name The Dogs’] and several oth-
ers on Texoma Shore are little more throwback, tra-
ditional country,” he says. “They take me back to
a time when I was growing up in Oklahoma, when
things were a little less complicated. Thank you
to my fans for embracing my music both new and
old––and for all you do for my family and me.”
While Shelton is at the top of his game now, his
past is also something to be proud of. Some acco-
lades include being named Entertainer of the Year in
2012 by the Country Music Association (CMA), be-
ing named Male Vocalist of the Year five times by
the CMA and being nominated for a Grammy.
Non-country fans also love him as he was named PEOPLE
Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2017. Known for his
humor and down-to-earth nature, he was shocked when
he heard about the news from PEOPLE Magazine.
“So what went through his mind when he first
heard the news? ‘That y’all must be running out of
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