If it’s summer in Wisconsin, it’s time for a country festival.

Blake Shelton's persistence is about to pay off. After changes in labels, producers and managers--he's now with Narvel Blackstock, who is married to and manages Reba McEntire--he finally has the vehicle that just might break him out of the midlevel artist pack.

Singer Blake Shelton dishes on kicking back on his Oklahoma spread and dating Miranda Lambert

After a painful divorce and professional changes in “the toughest year” of his life, Blake Shelton moves on —with a hit single, his new Pure BS album and his relationship with Miranda Lambert.

These days, it's good to be Blake Shelton. The tall, dark, 6-foot-5 country singer has just recorded what he, in his own words, calls the best album of his career.

During a recent visit to CMT, the Oklahoma native talked about the funny songs on his fourth album, Pure BS, his favorite era of country music and facing the dwindling odds of becoming a superstar.

If Blake Shelton comes across as a little gloomy on his new album "Pure BS," cut him some slack. He was going through a divorce when he was making it, and let's just say he had a lot on his mind.

Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton said the title of his new album, "Pure BS," does not stand for ... well, you know what.

Blake Shelton talks about his ever-evolving music and style

Blake Shelton may have chosen the amusing title "Pure BS" for his fourth album, but it's the "pure" part of the name that most aptly describes the music.

"Pure BS" is the name of Shelton's fourth album, which is due out April 3, and includes the single "Don't Make Me."

Blake Shelton has always had a giving heart, helping out whenever he gets a chance.

If you need to know anything about the fairs of America, just talk to Blake Shelton.

His sweet, sexy Southern drawl adds to the allure of Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, especially as he talks about the recent heat wave and its effect on performing at open-air concerts.

Blake Shelton has enjoyed a bit of good luck in the 4 1/2 years since he burst onto the country music scene.

Country music fans will have a chance to enjoy some old favorites and some new hits at the Dubuque County Fair Saturday, July 29.

Neotraditional country singer Blake Shelton has learned a thing or two in his five-year music career:

Blake Shelton handed a $108,000 check to state officials to help victims of a string of wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes in Oklahoma.

Country singer Blake Shelton gave $108,000 on Thursday to a group that helps wildfire victims rebuild their homes.

When the businesses and charities ran short of funds, well, then it was time to play some country music. So top 40 country music recording artist Blake Shelton held a benefit concert that yielded $108,000 for Project Rebuild.