Prior to the premiere of season 23 opens up about embracing home life as he prepares to leave the hit singing competition show.
During a recent interview with , Blake Shelton spoke about what he would do if he ended his music career. “If I walked away from my career at this time, the only thing that I run the risk of is having regrets that I’m missing out on some more important things in life,” he explained.
The more important things he was referring to was his wife Gwen Stefani and stepsons. “This isn’t about me anymore and never will be again.”
However, when it comes to walking away from music, Shelton stated that he might well be poisoned. “That’s not something I can go without,” he admitted. “I can’t help it. I’m really at a crossroads right now. The country music lane is changing so rapidly, and there’s some really good stuff out there.”
The country music hitmaker then pointed out that the up-and-coming singers on are vastly different than before. “These young kids coming up, it’s amazing to see the music that they’re making and how creative they are,” Shelton said. “I’m enjoying watching what’s happening and putting a song out once in a while. ”
Blake Shelton further revealed another reason why he’s excited to get some time back away from He’s ready to focus on what kind of record he wants to make next. “I got a lot to figure out,” he added.
Meanwhile, Blake Shelton explained that he’s not looking to do any more projects, except for his music and game show
I’ve had people say, ‘Man, come on. You’re not quitting The Voice [to do] nothing!’ But I really am. Please, I’m accepting ideas,” Shelton declared. “I have Barmageddon — we can do a whole season in a couple weeks, and it’s a blast for me — and . It’s time to push some of this [work] stuff out and let more family and personal life in.”
Shelton also disclosed why he thought he thought the time was just right for him to leave “The holdup over the years has been that it’s a hard thing for me to let go of. I’ve been here literally since the first minute.”
The country artist went on to add that when he first appeared on as a coach, it had been 10 years since his music career started. “I never really made it to the A-level of country artists until I became a coach. The show did a hell of a lot more for me than I brought to the table at the time. ”
The Country Music Association revealed dozens and dozens of artists performing at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 8–11. CMA Fest, the longest running country music festival, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The four-day festival features hundreds of free daytime performances, as well as nightly ticketed concerts at Nissan Stadium. Headliners at Nissan Stadium include , , , Carly Pearce, Luke Bryan, and more.
“We are so excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest this year!” says Sarah Trahern, CMA CEO. “A lot has changed since our early days of Fan Fair. But all these years later, the heart of the festival remains that special connection between the fans and the artists. We are truly grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the years. And we look forward to celebrating this milestone with all of our attendees in June. Stay tuned for much more.”
Outdoor daytime stages are free and open to the public. Additional stage lineups, including Ascend Amphitheater, Fan Fair X activities inside Music City Center, and more will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets are .
Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Tyler Hubbard, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Tim McGraw, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson.
Ashley Cooke, Dalton Dover, Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, RVSHVD, Nate Smith, Alana Springsteen and Hailey Whitters.
Lauren Alaina, Cooper Alan, Ingrid Andress, Tenille Arts, Chayce Beckham, Priscilla Block, Danielle Bradbery, Tyler Braden, BRELAND, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Travis Denning, Madeline Edwards, Morgan Evans, Caylee Hammack, Corey Kent, Jon Langston, Maddie & Tae, Kameron Marlowe, Chase Matthew, Drake Milligan, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, Parmalee, MacKenzie Porter, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Lily Rose, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Elvie Shane, Conner Smith, Nate Smith, Matt Stell, Hailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson and Warren Zeiders.
A Thousand Horses, Avery Anna, Kassi Ashton, Rodney Atkins, Frankie Ballard, Blanco Brown, Craig Campbell, Mackenzie Carpenter, Callista Clark, Ashland Craft, Tyler Farr, Josh Gracin, Kidd G, Erin Kinsey, Love and Theft, Alexander Ludwig, Dylan Marlowe, Chrissy Metz, William Michael Morgan, David Nail, Jamie O’Neal, Frank Ray, Seaforth, Shenandoah, Caitlyn Smith, Alana Springsteen, The Frontmen, The Red Clay Strays, Pam Tillis, Uncle Kracker, Chancey Williams and Rita Wilson.
Tyler Booth, Dillon Carmichael, Spencer Crandall, Adam Doleac, Dalton Dover, Hannah Ellis, Carter Faith, Ryan Griffin, Chapel Hart, Home Free, Kat & Alex, Halle Kearns, Tiera Kennedy, Brett Kissel, Ella Langley, Jerrod Niemann, Catie Offerman, Drew Parker, Meghan Patrick, Kimberly Perry, Shane Profitt, Tyler Rich, Josh Ross, RVSHVD, Dylan Schneider, Canaan Smith, Noah Thompson, Thompson Square, Kasey Tyndall, Georgia Webster, Mark Wills and Anne Wilson.
Tanner Adell, Casey Barnes, Justin Champagne, Ben Chapman, Kyle Clark, Abbey Cone, Melanie Dyer, Taylor Edwards, Drew Green, Jonathan Hutcherson, David J, Willie Jones, Thomas Mac, Bryan Martin, Chase McDaniel, Meg McRee, Madeline Merlo, Logan Michael, David Morris, Patrick Murphy, Neon Union, Griffen Palmer, Pillbox Patti, Peytan Porter, Brandon Ratcliff, Riley Roth, Matt Schuster, Austin Snell, Tigirlily Gold, Anna Vaus, Lathan Warlick, Lauren Watkins, Sam Williams and Stephen Wilson Jr. Making sure his last season on is as memorable as possible, declares he’s interested in forming a band with the show’s coaches and has the perfect name for the potential group.
