Blake Shelton beat the odds and broke through onto the country music scene with the release of his very first single, "Austin," which shot to the top of the singles charts.

Blake Shelton, who hit the national country music scene running, is looking forward to opening George Jones' matinee and evening performances at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo on Saturday.

There may be musical differences between Nashville and Austin, but that didn’t stop Music City taking its Texas rival to the top of the charts... Walt Trott meets a singer who refuses to take credit for its success.

Blake Shelton’s first hit, “Austin,” was a stunning chart-topper, his self-titled debut album was a Top 5 smash - and the writing of his new hit, “All Over Me,” led to one of his childhood fantasies being realized.

The song that launched Blake Shelton to public recognition contains little common sense, though his nomination for favorite new country artist at tomorrow's American Music Awards show is entirely sensible.