He captures hearts and laughs on 'The Voice' every week with his much-envied bromance with Adam Levine, and last week, country superstar Blake Shelton joined the Maroon 5 front-man, who captured the title in 2013, as 'PEOPLE' magazine's latest Sexiest Man Alive.

The 41-year-old crooner seemed to share the opinion of the general public when he heard that he was selected for the title. "Y’all must be running out of people," he told the publication. "Like, Wow, we’re down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical."

Scott Eastwood, Zac Efron, Armie Hammer, 50 Cent, Ryan Gosling, Kofi Siriboe, Luis Fonsi and the men of last year's breakout drama 'This Is Us' (Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley and Milo Ventimiglia) are among the other studs featured on this year's list.

It may seem like Blake Shelton spends more time in his red chair on 'The Voice' than he does making music, but he has just released his eleventh album 'Texoma Shore', which is preceded by the single "I'll Name the Dogs". Stream the album via Spotify beneath:

Country superstar and multiple nominee Luke Bryan, who also co-hosted the annual event with Dierks Bentley, opened the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3rd.

Other performers included: Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton with Katy Perry, Kelsea Ballerini with Nick Jonas, Sam Hunt and more. Peep all the performances beneath:

Luke Bryan - "Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day"



Carrie Underwood - "Church Bells"



Sam Hunt - "Make You Miss Me"



Chris Stapleton - "Fire Away"



Little Big Town - "Stay All Night"



Keith Urban - "Wasted Time"



Tim McGraw - "Humble and Kind"



Dolly Parton with Katy Perry



Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban & Billy Gibbons - "Tush"



Kelsea Ballerini with Nick Jonas - "Love Me Like You Mean It" & "Peter Pan"



Chris Young & Cassadee Pope - "Think of You"



Kenny Chesney - "Noise"



Blake Shelton - "Came Here To Forget"

Country crooner Blake Shelton has premiered the black-and-white video for "Came Here To Forget", the lead single from his upcoming album 'If I'm Honest'.

In the video, Shelton sits at the beach and admires a beautiful woman by chatting with her at the bar, watching her dance and frolic on the beach as he he enjoys a drink. Watch it beneath:

Country crooner Blake Shelton quickly climbed to No.1 on the iTunes chart when he released his new single, "Came Here To Forget", earlier this week and now, more details have emerged about his forthcoming album including its release date and title.

'If I’m Honest', his twelfth studio album, will arrive in stores and at digital retailers on May 20th, and Shelton could barely contain his excitement for the forthcoming project, saying: "This is the most excited I’ve been about a new album since the release of my second record."

Country crooner Blake Shelton draws from his personal life, including his divorce from Miranda Lambert and new romance with Gwen Stefani, for "Came Here To Forget", the lead single from his twelfth studio album, which will be released later this year.

Although 'The Voice' judge didn't write the song, with lyrics like "Girl getting over him / And I'm getting over her", it draws a definite parallel to his new life with Stefani, who also filed for divorce last year, and it even offers a possible reason for his split with Lambert, who was the subject of cheating rumors, as he sings about "getting even with her". Take a listen below:

Country music's golden couple are calling it quits!!! After four years of marriage and rumors of infidelity on both of their parts, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have filed for divorce.

"This is not the future we envisioned," the former couple said in the statement released to the Associate Press. "And it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately. We are real people, with real lives, with real families, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter."

According to TMZ, the divorce has been in the works for some time now with Shelton filing papers in Oklahoma a while ago and a judge set to officially sign off on the end of the union today. All of the financial aspects are said to be in line, given the couple had a pre-nup, and he will get the ranch in Oklahoma, while she will receive their home in Nashville. It's sad, but I'm not surprised.

The 2015 Academy Of Country Music Awards are currently in the process in Arlington, Texas and as usual, one of country's biggest nights features an all-star cast of superstars appearing, presenting and performing in support of the genre.

With Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan returning as hosts, some of the performers include the two hosts, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Christina Aguilera and more. Watch them all in action beneath:


Florida Georgia Line - "Sippin' On Fire"



Keith Urban & Eric Church - Medley Including "Raise Em Up"



George Strait - Medley Including "All My Ex's Live In Texas"



Sam Hunt - "Take Your Time"



Dierks Bentley - "Riser"



Luke Bryan - "I See You"



Miranda Lambert - "Mama's Broken Heart" & "Little Red Wagon"



Reba - Medley Including "Going Out Like That"



Jason Aldean - Medley Including "Tonight Looks Good On You"



Little Big Town - "Girl Crush"



Cole Swindell - "Ain't Worth The Whiskey"



Blake Shelton - "Sangria"



Rascal Flatts with Christina Aguilera



Garth Brooks - "All American Kid"



Kenny Chesney



Dan & Shay with Nick Jonas - "Jealous" & "Chains"



Brooks & Dunn - "My Maria"

As 'The Voice' begins to wrap up its latest cycle, coach Blake Shelton is upping the promotion for his latest single, "Lonely Tonight" featuring Ashley Monroe, by performing it on the latest episode of the reality competition and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.

The single is lifted from his latest studio album, 'Bringing Back the Sunshine', and stands as the highlight of an otherwise disappointing set. Watch both of their performances beneath:

Country crooner Blake Shelton and rising starlet Ashley Monroe go past their real-life friendship and play former lovers in the newly-released music video for "Lonely Tonight", which was directed by Shaun Silva and shot in Los Angeles.

The song is my favorite track off of his No.1 studio album, 'Bringing Back the Sunshine', and it serves as the official second release from the disc. Watch the official music video beneath:

With his new studio album, 'Bringing Back The Sunshine', currently in stores and headed for the top spot on next week's Billboard 200, country crooner Blake Shelton earns the honor of becoming Celebrity Bug's Featured Artist for October 2014.

Thus far, the album has produced the hit single, "Neon Light", but another track to be on the lookout for is "Lonely Tonight", which features rising country singer Ashley Monroe and stands as the album's best offering. Watch the official music video for the former beneath:

It's a battle of the country stars!!! While country music is typically a supportive genre, two of its biggest acts are headed for a chart showdown on September 30th.

Blake Shelton, who returns for the seventh season of 'The Voice' on September 22nd, and Lady Antebellum will release their new studio albums, 'Bringing Back The Sunshine' and '747', respectively on the date setting up a country battle on the charts for the top spot.

Shelton recently released "Neon Light", the album's first single, and given country's unwavering support for him and his wife Miranda Lambert, the throwback tune has already nearing the genre's Top 20. Listen to the Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin and Josh Kear creation beneath:



As for the country trio, "Bartender", the first single from their '747' album, is currently burning up the charts holding the No.3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the No.5 position on both the Billboard Country Digital Songs and Billboard Hot Country Songs. Watch the official music video for the single, which features supermodel Kate Upton and actor Tony Hale, beneath:



WHO WILL HAVE YOUR SUPPORT ON SEPTEMBER 30TH?

Taylor Swift, despite her full foray into pop music, continues to rack up major country music nominations and leads the field of nominees for the forthcoming American Country Awards with eight nominations including Artist of the Year.

Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Line follow closely behind with seven nominations, while Carrie Underwood, who has won more awards at the show than any other artist in history, scored four nominations. View the complete field of nominees beneath:

2013 AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS : NOMINATIONS

Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Blake Shelton

Artist of the Year: Female
Kelly Clarkson
Sheryl Crow
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Artist of the Year: Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Hunter Hayes
Randy Houser
Scotty McCreery
Justin Moore

Artist of the Year: New Artist
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Cassadee Pope
Thomas Rhett

Album of the Year
‘Night Train,’ Jason Aldean
‘Here’s to the Good Times,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘Two Lanes of Freedom,’ Tim McGraw
‘Based On a True Story…,’ Blake Shelton
‘Pioneer,’ The Band Perry

Single of the Year
‘Cruise,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘How Country Feels,’ Randy Houser
‘Beer Money,’ Kip Moore
‘Better Dig Two,’ The Band Perry
‘One of Those Nights,’ Tim McGraw

Single of the Year: Male
‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),’ Gary Allen
‘One of Those Nights,’ Tim McGraw
‘The One That Got Away,’ Jake Owen
‘Wagon Wheel,’ Darius Rucker
‘Sure Be Cool If You Did,’ Blake Shelton

Single of the Year: Female
‘Easy,’ Sheryl Crow
‘American Heart,’ Faith Hill
‘Mama’s Broken Heart,’ Miranda Lambert
‘Begin Again,’ Taylor Swift
‘Two Black Cadillacs,’ Carrie Underwood

Single of the Year: Duo/Group
‘Downtown,’ Lady Antebellum
‘Tornado,’ Little Big Town
‘Better Dig Two,’ The Band Perry
‘If I Didn’t Have You,’ Thompson Square
‘Goodbye in Her Eyes,’ Zac Brown Band

Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
‘I Drive Your Truck,’ Lee Brice
‘All Over the Road,’ Easton Corbin
‘Somebody’s Heartbreak,’ Hunter Hayes
‘How Country Feels,’ Randy Houser
‘Til My Last Day,’ Justin Moore

Single of the Year: New Artist
‘Did It for the Girl,’ Greg Bates
‘Don’t Ya,’ Brett Eldredge
‘Redneck Crazy,’ Tyler Farr
‘Cruise,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘Beer Money,’ Kip Moore

Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration
‘The Only Way I Know,’ Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
‘Don’t Rush,’ Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill
‘Highway Don’t Care,’ Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
‘Boys ‘Round Here,’ Blake Shelton with Pistol Annies

Touring Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Miranda Lambert
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band

Great American Country – Music Video of the Year
‘Cruise,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘Tornado,’ Little Big Town
‘Sure Be Cool If You Did,’ Blake Shelton
‘Begin Again,’ Taylor Swift
‘Better Dig Two,’ The Band Perry

Music Video of the Year: Male
‘Take a Little Ride,’ Jason Aldean
‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),’ Gary Allan
‘One of Those Nights,’ Tim McGraw
‘Wagon Wheel,’ Darius Rucker
‘Sure Be Cool If You Did,’ Blake Shelton

Music Video of the Year: Female
‘American Heart,’ Faith Hill
‘Mama’s Broken Heart,’ Miranda Lambert
‘Someone Somewhere Tonight,’ Kellie Pickler
‘Begin Again,’ Taylor Swift
‘Blown Away,’ Carrie Underwood

Music Video of the Year: New Artist
‘Don’t Ya,’ Brett Eldredge
‘Cruise,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘Crying on a Suitcase,’ Casey James
‘Beer Money,’ Kip Moore
‘Merry Go ‘Round,’ Kacey Musgraves

Music Video of the Year: Group or Collaboration
‘Tornado,’ Little Big Town
‘Highway Don’t Care,’ Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
‘Come Wake Me Up,’ Rascal Flatts
‘Better Dig Two,’ The Band Perry
‘If I Didn’t Have You,’ Thompson Square

Song of the Year
‘Better Dig Two,’ The Band Perry
‘Cruise,’ Florida Georgia Line
‘Hard To Love,’ Lee Brice
‘Highway Don’t Care,’ Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
‘I Drive Your Truck,’ Lee Brice
‘Like Jesus Does,’ Eric Church
‘Mama’s Broken Heart,’ Miranda Lambert
‘Merry Go’ Round,’ Kacey Musgraves
‘Pontoon,’ Little Big Town
‘Wagon Wheel,’ Darius Rucker

Fresh off their Emmy win for Outstanding Reality-Competition Series, 'The Voice' kicked off their fifth season premiere with original judges Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Cee Lo Green performing "I Love Rock 'N' Roll".

Honestly, the award is a little surprising given the show has failed to produce a star and 'American Idol', which helped changed the landscape of television, never took home the covet trophy, but congrats all the same. Later in the season, iconic artist Cher, songwriter Ryan Tedder, and breakout stars Ed Sheeran and Miguel will link up with the coaches to help prepare their teams for battle. Watch their performance beneath:

Country superstar Blake Shelton hosted a benefit concert at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, to raise money for victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Held on Wednesday, May 29th, the star-studded event, which raised $6 million and aired courtesy of NBC, features performances from Shelton, his wife Miranda Lambert, Usher, Vince Gill, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and Reba. Watch the action beneath:

Country crooner Blake Shelton rides a big red track and parties hard in the official video for "Boys 'Round Here", the second single lifted from his latest studio album 'Based On A True Story...', which has already produced a No.1 single.

Directed by Trey Fanjoy, the video features appearances from his wife Miranda Lambert, her Pistol Annies' bandmates and his former 'The Voice' team member RaeLynn, who competed on the show's second season. Watch the video beneath:

On Monday (March 25th), the new season of 'The Voice' kicked off and new mentors Shakira and Usher, who are sitting in for Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green, wasted no time getting comfortable with Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.

The foursome hit the stage together to deliver a cover of The Beatles' classic "Come Together", and while they are only slated to sit in for one season, I found them both to be vast improvements on their predecessors. Watch their performance beneath:

Country singer Blake Shelton has spent more time focusing on his second job as mentor on 'The Voice', than he has on his music career, which makes his Entertainer of the Year win at the 2012 CMA Awards all the more puzzling.

Well, now that the show has wrapped its third season, the star is getting back to his main gig by releasing "Sure Be Cool If You Did", the rumored lead single from his seventh full-length studio album, which is due in stores later this year.

Written by former 'The Voice' contestant Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins and Chris Tompkins (Carrie Underwood's hit "Blown Away"), the single isn't as memorable as some of his past material, but between its catchy chorus and his name, the single should continue his run and become his eighth consecutive No.1 hit. Listen to the single below:

During my absence from the blogosphere, America faced yet another horrible tragedy with the death of twenty-six individuals in Newtown.

On Monday's episode of 'The Voice', the show opened with Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and host Carson Daly joining the season three contestants to sing "Hallelujah" in remembrance of the victims with each person holding a sign with a victim's name and age on it. Watch the coaches' performance beneath:

As Christina Aguilera's latest album, 'Lotus', continues to slide down the charts, the singer stepped up her promotional efforts for the set by appearing on Friday's episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', alongside her 'The Voice' co-judge Blake Shelton.

The singer started by chatting with the show's host and dishing on her fellow judges on the singing competition, before she hit the stage with Shelton to perform her new single "Just A Fool". Watch the two stars in actions beneath: