History of Blake Shelton in Timeline

Blake Shelton is a prominent American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to fame in 2001 with his debut single "Austin," which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks. His self-titled debut album, also featuring two additional top 20 hits, achieved Platinum certification, solidifying his early success in the country music scene.

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1990: Blake Shelton's brother dies in car crash

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

2005: Blake Shelton meets Miranda Lambert

In 2005, Blake Shelton met Miranda Lambert at the CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert.

May 9, 2010: Blake Shelton proposes 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 get married

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

2011: Blake Shelton becomes coach on The Voice

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

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January 17, 2012: Blake Shelton's father dies

On January 17, 2012, Blake Shelton's father, Dick, died in Oklahoma at the age of 71, following a period of declining health.

October 2013: Blake Shelton donates to Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

In October 2013, Blake Shelton donated $20,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to support the department's outdoor education programs.

2013: "Over You" wins Single Record and Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards

In 2013, the song "Over You", co-written by Blake and Miranda, 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 announce their divorce

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

2015: Blake and Gwen co-write "Go Ahead and Break My Heart"

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

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2015: Blake Shelton's annual income estimated at $28.5 million

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

2015: Blake Shelton starts dating Gwen Stefani

In late 2015, Blake Shelton started dating his colleague from The Voice, Gwen Stefani, after bonding over their divorces during the ninth season of The Voice.

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September 2016: Blake Shelton donates to the Jimmy Everest Center

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

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

In 2016, the duet "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" was featured on Shelton's album, If I'm Honest.

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June 6, 2017: Blake Shelton and Robin Meade revealed to be fourth cousins

On June 6, 2017, HLN aired a special called Our Journeys Home, in which Blake Shelton and HLN Morning Express host Robin Meade were revealed to be fourth cousins.

2017: Blake and Gwen collaborate on "You Make It Feel Like Christmas"

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

February 2018: Blake Shelton donates to Tishomingo, Oklahoma

In February 2018, Blake Shelton donated $50,000 to his home town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, raising the money from ticket sales at his restaurant Ole Red.

March 13, 2019: Blake Shelton donates to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School's music programs

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

October 12, 2019: Blake Shelton officiates Trace Adkins' wedding

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

January 2020: Blake Shelton speaks about love with Gwen Stefani

In a January 2020 interview with Gayle King, Blake Shelton said about Gwen Stefani: "You think you know what love is, and for me, I didn't until she came into my life."

March 2020: Shelton reduces merchandise price to donate to MusiCares

For a short time 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: Shelton reduces merchandise price to donate to MusiCares

For a short time into 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.

April 2020: Blake Shelton donates to "Give from Home Day" fundraiser

In April 2020, Blake Shelton donated $150,000 to the "Give from Home Day" fundraiser, a partnership between Oklahoma City ABC affiliate news station KOCO 5 and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

October 27, 2020: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announce their engagement

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

2020: "Nobody But You" and "Happy Anywhere" reach No. 1 on Billboard US Country Airplay chart

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

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July 3, 2021: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani get married

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

March 2022: Blake Shelton talks about being a stepfather

In March 2022, Blake Shelton spoke positively about his role as a stepfather in an interview, stating he has fallen in love with Gwen Stefani's children.