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When did Blake Shelton start making music?

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Blake Shelton's first song “Austin” released on April 16, 2001.


Blake Tollison Shelton was born June 18, 1976, in Ada, Oklahoma to Richard (used car salesman) and Dorothy Shelton (beauty salon owner). He had a brother, Richie who was killed in an auto accident.  The 6'5" country music singer/songwriter/TV personality has been married and divorced twice.  First to Kaynette “Katt” Williams.  The pair married... Read More
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