Blake Shelton - Judge

Country star Blake Shelton, whose debut single "Austin" occupied the top of the charts for five straight weeks, set the stage for a very steady and successful career. Since “Austin,” Blake has been a mainstay on country radio and video outlets with a number of number one singles including "The Baby" and "Some Beach."

Along with this success, he has sold over 2 million records and has set recording breaking concert tours with Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts, to name a few. Currently gearing up for the release of his fourth album on Warner Bros. Records, Shelton's lead off single and video "Don't Make Me" is currently moving up the charts.

Additionally, Shelton has received numerous CMA and ACM nominations and was named Top New Male Artist by Billboard Magazine and Breakthrough Artist of the Year by R&R.

To learn more about Blake Shelton check out his official site at www.blakeshelton.com and his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/blakeshelton.

FUN FACTS ON BLAKE SHELTON

Which artist would you most like to perform a duet with?
Travis Tritt

What's in your CD player right now?
Jerry Reed

The craziest or most daring thing I have ever done...
Moved to Nashville when I was 17 to become a country singer.

What three things couldn't you live without?
Music, Air and Alcohol

What is your favorite food?
Mexican

What would your dream vacation be?
October through December in Southern Oklahoma.

What is the first album you ever purchased?
Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever"

Who is your hero?
Earl Thomas Conley

What is your secret talent?
I can speak to the animals.

What are you afraid of?
Going back to roofing houses.

The Last Thing That Made Me Laugh Out Loud Was...
Craig Morgan's hair.