One last spin! Blake Shelton shocked fans of The Voice — and his fellow coaches — after announcing that season 23 would be his last.The “God’s Country” crooner revealed in October 2022 that he would be stepping away from the NBC singing competition, which he has appeared on since its 2011 premiere. “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after season 23,” he said in a statement at the time. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”Shelton continued: “It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best. … I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers – the ‘Voices’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach.
Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone at The Voice chasing their dreams.
It wouldn’t happen without you!”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe Oklahoma native was one of the original four coaches on the show, along with Adam Levine, CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera.
His final season, which kicked off in March 2023, features Niall Horan, Kelly Clarkson and Chance the Rapper.Throughout his tenure on The Voice, Shelton has secured eight total victories, including season 3’s Cassadee Pope and season 4’s Danielle Bradbery.
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