The hit NBC singing competition, “The Voice,” became popular much faster than anyone could have imagined. The judges were even surprised when millions of fans tuned in each week to watch. Blake Shelton believes it has a lot to do with the judges and how well they get along with each other.
“All four of us when we got there — I remember that first meeting, we were all sitting there looking at each other like, ‘What the hell is this show?,’” Blake told The Boot. “We were seeing these chairs spin around, and we didn’t even know. Once we figured it out, and more importantly once we figured out we had some chemistry with each other, that was just luck of the draw. Thank God. That’s what’s helping the show as much as anything, is that we do all get along, and we’re not afraid to pop off to each other on TV, because we know that as soon as it’s a commercial break, we’re going to high-five and laugh about it. That’s why we’re relaxed, is because you’re looking at four people who, when the show is over someday, we will remain friends.”
The show has already been renewed for a second season, but that is not the only thing the “Honey Bee” singer has on his plate right now. He is currently on the “H2O II: Wetter and Wilder” tour with Brad Paisley. On top of those, the newlywed is also juggling trying to spend time with his new wife, Miranda Lambert. Despite the busy schedule he keeps, he is working through it to keep his career on the right track.
“I don’t think you get the luxury of saying ‘I’m not doing this right now,’” he said. “You have to figure out a way to balance that. And sometimes you don’t even get that opportunity. But now that we know there’s a second season of ‘The Voice’ coming, I know that touring and ‘The Voice’ is too much for me, so we’re going to not tour for a month or so, and then we’ll pick back up again after that. I think you have to prioritize. As far as handling all that stuff and the things going on, I’ve never changed my priorities.”
“The Voice” now airs live on Tuesday nights. Blake will be performing in Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado this weekend. His latest album, “Red River Blue” will be in stores July 12th.
—Tessa Prince
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