Blake Shelton
Country music singer and television personality
Born
June 18th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A successful country music singer and songwriter, acclaimed for a distinctive voice and chart-topping hits. Gained fame with songs like 'Austin', 'Honey Bee', and 'God's Country'. Served as a coach on the television show 'The Voice', contributing to the popularization of numerous aspiring artists. Achieved multiple awards including several Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards.
Released multiple number-one singles on Billboard Country charts
Coached winning teams on 'The Voice' over multiple seasons
Won several Country Music Association Awards
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