Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) was born in Ada, Oklahoma, United States. He is an American country music singer and television personality. He is professionally known as Blake Shelton. he made his debut in the country music industry with his chart-topping single "Austin." This track spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and his self-titled debut album, which went Platinum, produced two more top 20 hits ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
With a career spanning over two decades, Shelton has charted 40 singles, 28 of which have reached number one on the charts, including an unprecedented 17 consecutive number ones. His 11th No. 1 single, "Doin' What She Likes," broke the record for the most consecutive No. 1 singles on the Country Airplay chart.
In addition to his success as a musician, Shelton is a sought-after television personality, having appeared as a judge on Nashville Star and Clash of the Choirs, as well as a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been a coach on The Voice since its inception and has led members of his team to victory on nine of the show's 22 seasons.
Shelton's impressive achievements in the country music industry have earned him numerous awards and accolades. He has won 10 Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards, and 10 CMT Music Awards, as well as multiple BMI and ASCAP awards. He has also received recognition from other industries, including eight American Country Awards, seven People's Choice Awards, three American Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and one iHeartRadio Music Award.
In 2010, Shelton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in recognition of his contributions to country music, and in 2014, he was honored with induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the highest honor the state can bestow upon its citizens. He was also awarded the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music in 2013 for his outstanding individual achievements in country music and television.
For his work on The Voice, Shelton received the NATPE Reality Breakthrough Award for Best Reality Personality in 2017. Over the course of his career, he has received nine Grammy nominations, including nominations for Best Country Album, Best Country Solo Performance, and Best Music Film. With his impressive list of accomplishments, Shelton continues to be a leading figure in the world of country music and entertainment.
