History of Blake Shelton in Timeline

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Coach on The Voice

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 suffering from declining health.

October 2013: Donation 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 the department's outdoor education programs.

2013: "Over You" wins award

In 2013, "Over You", co-written by Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, won Single Record and Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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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.

2015: Co-wrote "Go Ahead and Break My Heart"

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

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September 2016: Donation to Jimmy Everest Center

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

2016: "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" featured on "If I'm Honest" album

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

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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.

2017: Collaboration on "You Make It Feel Like Christmas"

In 2017, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani collaborated 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: Donation to Tishomingo, Oklahoma

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

March 13, 2019: Private concert and donation

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

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.

March 2020: Reduced merchandise prices

At the end of March 2020, Blake Shelton reduced the price of his merchandise and donated a portion of his sales to the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund.

April 2020: Donation 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.

April 2020: Donated to MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund

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

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.

2020: Duets reached No. 1 on Billboard chart

In 2020, the duets "Nobody But You" and "Happy Anywhere" by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, both reached No. 1 on the Billboard US Country Airplay chart.

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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.