Us Weekly (June 24th 2013)

Why Blake Is Staying

Break? Nah! Shelton says he loves his TV gig too much

Don't expect Blake Shelton to give up his swivel seat. The Voice coach tells Us he's not interested in skipping a cycle of the NBC singing competition (the season 4 finale airs June 18 at 8 p.m.) à la coaches Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. "It would be really hard for me to turn on the TV and see that show, and me not be on it," says the Ada, Oklahoma, native, 37- "It's my baby!" The Pepsi Iconic Summer Program spokesman - wed to fellow country star Miranda Lambert, 29 - gushes to Us.

Q: Are you thrilled to reunite with Christina and CeeLo this fall?

We're buddies! I'm looking forward to getting under Christina's skin. There's nothing like getting on Christina Aguilera's nerves!

Q: But first: You and Miranda both tour this summer. Have time to see her show?

I hope so! I got to watch her about five times already this year. She's a rock star! I steal a lot of her show and put it in mine.

Q: Anything we'd recognize?

I tried to steal the headbanging, but my hair looks too stupid. She has good taste in cover songs, like John Fogerty, so whenever I do a cover, I usually take one of hers.

Q: Oklahoma's been through a lot. Any plans to get back there?

Absolutely! Miranda and I have the 4th of July off. We're going to go out on Lake Texoma, fill up our pontoon boat with friends and family, and drop anchor.

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"My hobbies are so backwoods, it's unbelievable," he tells Us. "I plant corn just to watch it grow!"