History of Blake Shelton in Timeline

Blake Shelton is a prominent American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He gained initial fame in 2001 with his debut single "Austin," which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks. His self-titled debut album, which achieved Platinum certification, further solidified his success and produced two additional top 20 hits. Shelton's early success laid the foundation for a successful career in country music and television.

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1990: Death of Blake Shelton's brother

In 1990, Blake Shelton's brother, Richie, died as a result of a car crash when Blake was 14 years old.

2005: Blake Shelton Met Miranda Lambert

In 2005, Blake Shelton met Miranda Lambert at the CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert. Lambert also sang background vocals on his cover of Michael Bublé's song, "Home".

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May 9, 2010: Blake Shelton proposed to Miranda Lambert

On May 9, 2010, after dating for four years, Blake Shelton proposed to Miranda Lambert.

May 14, 2011: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Married

On May 14, 2011, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were married in Boerne, Texas.

2011: Shelton Joined The Voice as a Coach

In 2011, Blake Shelton became a coach on NBC's The Voice.

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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 a period of declining health.

October 2013: Shelton donated to Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

In October 2013, Blake Shelton donated $20,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation following a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to support outdoor education programs.

2013: "Over You" Wins ACM Award

In 2013, "Over You", co-written by Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert about Shelton's brother Richie, was named Single Record and Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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July 20, 2015: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Announced Divorce

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

2015: Shelton and Stefani Co-Wrote "Go Ahead and Break My Heart"

In 2015, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani co-wrote the song "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" as they navigated the beginning of their relationship.

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2015: Shelton's Estimated Annual Income

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

2015: Blake Shelton started dating Gwen Stefani

In late 2015, Blake Shelton began dating Gwen Stefani, his colleague from The Voice. They bonded over their divorces during the ninth season of The Voice that summer.

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September 2016: Shelton Donated to Jimmy Everest Center

In September 2016, Blake Shelton donated $600,000 to the Jimmy Everest Center, a University of Oklahoma hospital for children with blood cancer. He created the Blake Shelton Cancer Research Program at the hospital.

2016: "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" featured on Shelton's album

In 2016, Blake Shelton's album, If I'm Honest, featured the duet "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" with Gwen Stefani.

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June 6, 2017: Shelton Revealed to Be Fourth Cousins with Robin Meade

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.

2017: "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" Collaboration

In 2017, Blake Shelton collaborated with Gwen Stefani on the song "You Make It Feel Like Christmas," which was featured on Stefani's holiday album of the same name.

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February 2018: Shelton Donated to Tishomingo, Oklahoma

In February 2018, Blake Shelton donated $50,000 to his hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, raised from ticket sales at his restaurant Ole Red.

March 13, 2019: Shelton Performed Private Concert for Ole Red Grand Opening

On March 13, 2019, Blake Shelton performed a private concert at his Ole Red Gatlinburg location, raising $54,214 for Gatlinburg-Pittman High School's music programs.

October 12, 2019: Shelton 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: Shelton Discusses Love with Stefani

In a January 2020 interview with Gayle King, Blake Shelton expressed that he didn't know what love was until Gwen Stefani came into his life.

March 2020: Shelton reduced price of merchandise

For a short time at the end of March 2020, Blake Shelton reduced the price of his merchandise.

April 2020: Shelton Donated to "Give from Home Day" Fundraiser

In April 2020, Blake Shelton donated $150,000 to the "Give from Home Day" fundraiser, to help feed the hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

April 2020: Shelton donated to MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund

In the beginning of April 2020, Blake Shelton donated a portion of his merchandise sales to the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund.

October 27, 2020: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced engagement

On October 27, 2020, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced their engagement after dating for five years. Shelton proposed in front of her children at a chapel on his property in Oklahoma.