Blake Shelton never had any reservations about heading off to Nashville two weeks after graduating from high school.

Just coming off a tour with superstar Toby Keith and now headlining his own shows, Blake Shelton is on a musical mission propelled by his love of great country songs.

Country music star Blake Shelton (The Baby, Ol' Red, All Over Me) headlines the sixth annual Jammin' To Beat the Blues concert 7-10 p.m. tomorrow at Ryman Auditorium.

It seems the only ingredients he has in the recipe for success are the Wrangler endorsement and the pin-up good looks.

Knowing that college wasn't for him was a risky choice for the then high school graduate Blake Shelton.

County music embraced singer Blake Shelton and his No. 1 hit "Austin" when he first came on to the scene back in 2001.

Blake Shelton to return to intimate setting of First Avenue Club.

Blake Shelton could use a long winter's nap. After all, he woke up early -- for a musician at least -- to tell CMT.com and CMT Radio about his Christmas gift to his new wife Kaynette, touring with Toby Keith and the animals he will never allow on his farm.

Hot newcomer Blake Shelton steals away from touring with Toby Keith to marry his longtime love in a very private ceremony.

We’ve got two dogs, Austin and Red. Sound familiar?

The fast-track buddies make a pit stop on the set of the “Or Red” video shoot, where Elliott played Blake’s cousin.

Early in his career, before he hit No. 1 with Austin and The Baby, country singer Blake Shelton had a critical decision to make.

Somebody close to Blake Shelton needs to tell the 27-year-old singer that he works too much.

When Blake Shelton comes off the road, he finds a slice of heaven waiting for him on his sprawling Tennessee farm.

Blake Shelton isn't worried that some people may be offended or put off by some of his songs. He says country music can be about real life, and some parts of real life aren't acceptable to some people.

Blake Shelton said the concept for his new video, "Heavy Liftin'," came from watching videos on MTV and VH-1. Shelton had one very definite idea for the video, which was filmed in Nashville.

Where's the fun in being "standard?" Blake Shelton sure doesn't know. From his longish hair, devil-may-care attitude and throwback sound, the dreamer with a hit-making answering machine is succeeding against the Nashville norm.

Blake Shelton said the death of his brother, Ritchie, in a car crash 13 years ago led him to try harder at everything, including music.

Look beneath the long, tousled hair and 6-foot-5-inch frame, and there's still a hint of insecurity in Blake Shelton.

Blake Shelton played hide-and-seek with "The Baby" and won. Boy, did he win.