Early Life and Education of Blake Shelton: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Blake Shelton. A timeline of key moments.

Blake Shelton is an American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He debuted in 2001 with the single "Austin" from his self-titled debut album. "Austin" topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks. His Platinum-certified debut album also featured two additional top 20 songs.

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January 17, 2012: Death of Blake Shelton's father

On January 17, 2012, Blake Shelton's father, Dick, passed away in Oklahoma at the age of 71 after suffering from declining health.

July 20, 2015: Divorce Announcement

On July 20, 2015, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert announced their divorce, which was finalized later that same day.

2015: Started dating Gwen Stefani

In 2015, Blake Shelton started dating Gwen Stefani, his colleague from The Voice. Shelton and Stefani bonded over their divorces during the summer of 2015 as they filmed the ninth season of The Voice.

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2015: Estimated annual income

In 2015, Forbes estimated Blake Shelton's annual income at $28.5 million.

June 6, 2017: Our Journeys Home aired

On June 6, 2017, HLN aired a special called Our Journeys Home, revealing that Blake Shelton and HLN Morning Express host Robin Meade are fourth cousins.

October 12, 2019: Officiated Trace Adkins' wedding

On October 12, 2019, Blake Shelton officiated at the wedding of Trace Adkins and Victoria Pratt in New Orleans, Louisiana.

January 2020: Interview with Gayle King

In a January 2020 interview with Gayle King, Blake Shelton expressed his feelings for Gwen Stefani.

October 27, 2020: Shelton and Stefani announced their engagement

On October 27, 2020, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced their engagement after dating for five years.

July 3, 2021: Shelton and Stefani Married

On July 3, 2021, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani got married in a chapel on his property in Oklahoma.

March 2022: Shelton talks about being a stepfather

In March 2022, Blake Shelton spoke positively about his role as a stepfather to Gwen Stefani's three sons during an interview with the Country Radio Seminar.