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Whether you’re a country music lover, The Voice junkie, or simply can appreciate a handsome silver fox, there’s a pretty solid chance you know Blake Shelton. The singer started his career in 2001 when he signed to Giant Records. Since then, he's won numerous accolades for his music and become a major TV star. He's also had his romantic life highly publicized, making him no stranger to the ups and downs of Hollywood.
Still, Blake is beloved for his nice-guy attitude and southern roots, the latter of which we'll always remember despite any fashion upgrades he's gotten from girlfriend Gwen Stefani. Take a look at Blake's career in photos, from his humble beginnings (and super-long hair) to his happy life now.
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How About That Hair?
In 2001, Blake was still sporting his long curly locks (that Gwen Stefani loves to tease him about now).
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Blake Rocks a Leather Coat
When arriving at the 2003 Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake proved he knows the power of a monochromatic fashion statement, donning a rich brown leather jacket and matching button-up.
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Blake With His First Wife
Blake attended the 2003 CMT Flameworthy Awards with his ex-wife, Kaynette Williams. The two split in 2006 before he found love with Miranda Lambert.
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Bandana Blake to the Rescue
In addition to being one of the industry’s best country singers, Blake proved to be a talented archer as well. He proved that at the Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament during the 32nd Annual Fan Fair Country Music Festival (now known as the CMA Music Festival) in 2003.
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5
Looking Suave at the CMAs
If red carpet appearances are of any consideration, Blake has loved crop top-rocking women long before meeting queen-of-the-crop, Gwen.
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Meeting New BFFs
If we got to meet My Big Fat Greek Wedding frontman John Corbett, we’d be grinning just as much as Blake is here on the CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards red carpet.
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Sporting a Canadian Tuxedo
Canadian tuxedos are on the rise, which makes this backstage photo of Blake in 2004 that much more appealing.
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Blake and Trace Take the CMAs
In 2004, Blake stood beside Trace Adkins to present at the 38th Annual Country Music Awards. Who knew back then that in 2019 he’d stand beside him again, this time to officiate his wedding to Canadain actress Victoria Pratt.
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Where's His Hat?!
Back in the day, Blake was rarely seen without his signature cowboy hat. That’s why this backstage snapshot taken alongside Josh Turner and Loretta Lynn during the 2005 CMT Music Awards is such a gem. And, speaking of gems, check out those lapels!
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10
Trying Out a New Haircut
At the 2005 Radio Music Awards, Blake debuted his first step toward shorter hair and away from his trademark tendrils.
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Blake and a 'Real Housewives' Star Become Pals
Fast forward to the 2006 CMT Music Awards, Blake took his crop even shorter, debuting short ends alongside Days of Our Lives actress Lisa Rinna.
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Floral Aprons Are Apparently the Style
In 2007, Blake showed off his sense of humor while sharing the stage with Ron White to present Duo Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.
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Blake and Miranda Pose for a Pic
While Blake and Miranda Lambert started dating in 2006, one of their earliest pictures together was backstage at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2007.
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Blake's First Tango With Reality TV
Before joining The Voice, Blake was on NBC’s Clash of the Choirs, a miniseries that featured four episodes and wasn’t renewed for a second season.
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Blake and Miranda Sparkle on the Red Carpet
Blake started to really hone in on his short hair, debuting a tailored trim at the 50th annual Grammy awards alongside then-girlfriend Miranda.
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Then They Hit the Grammys
Following the 2008 awards show, Blake attended the Warner Music Group post-Grammy party with Miranda.
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They Were Too-Cute in 2008
Blake attended the 2008 CMT Music Awards with Miranda, whom he presented onstage with during the awards show.
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Blake Looks Like a Hole-in-One Here
Blake might be a masterful musician, but he likes to test his skills in other endeavors too. Here, he’s shown attending the 5th annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Golf Classic in May 2008.
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Miranda and Blake Look Their Best at the ACMs
As the years flew by, Blake continued to veer away from his long locks and all-denim looks, instead bringing a relaxed, put-together ensemble to each red carpet. Here, he’s shown with Miranda at the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in May 2008.
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Blake's a Plant Man, Apparently
During Backstage Creations at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake proved to be just as much of a plant lover as many of us are today.