Posted on 11/15/2017 11:41:37 AM PST by drewh
How did country music star Blake Shelton react to being named the sexiest man on the planet? Plenty of jokes.
"Y'all must be running out of people ... Like, wow, we're down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical," he told People in the magazine's cover story for the special issue
He added, "I've been ugly my whole life, if I can be sexy for a year, I'm taking it. I'm taking it."
He was also quick to relish in his new title on Twitter.
Despite how much he seems to be enjoying the announcement, Shelton said it took some convincing from girlfriend Gwen Stefani before he accepted.
"She goes, 'Listen to me, you're going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don't take this gift and just live in the moment,'" he recalled.
"I already had scored but now I really scored," said Stefani, who has been dating Shelton for two years.
There was another bonus to accepting the title, Shelton added: being able to lord it over the head of his fellow judge on The Voice, Adam Levine.
"As proud as I am and honored that you guys asked me, that's really the only thing I care about," he said.
Shelton, whose album "Texoma Shore" is currently topping the Billboard country charts, said that while he has the title, he may as well enjoy it.
"I'm not going to treat this like Hugh Jackman or one of those guys who's humble about it. People are going to hate me over this. Because it's going to be used in every conversation," he said, "whether it's at 'The Voice' or at the feed store in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, or in a conversation with a doctor."
Laughing! I had forgotten that. He is so stinking funny.
Here’s a copy with sound loud enough to hear and full screen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yTKBwoVKqE
I just got home from seeing Chris Stapleton a few minutes ago. To paraphrase David Allen Coe “if that aint country, I’ll kiss your a$$”
My buddy from college loves Whiskey Meyers. He is the only black guy I know who loves country. It is all he listens to and he credits me for turning him onto it in college.
I will add one more to your list that I have come across lately that is some real country goodness. That would be Sturgill Simpson. A few naughty words in his tunes but they are real country.
How come?
I thought she was less diva-like than most female judges theyve had. But I only saw her that one or two episodes in the show
A little cruuuude, but... Liked it! Thanks!
Yeah, that’s a good ‘un.
Every country singer needs to shave, shower and put on some new clothes. AND stop claiming they sing country music.
Throw aside your walker and turn up your hearing aid!
I don’t use a walker, yet. But walking is a little painful due to agent orange exposure. Back when country music was country music. I just like the good Ol’ days is all.
Back when country music was country music. I just like the good Ol days is all.
Im giving you a hard time in fun.
The great thing about this time in history is that everything is available. Streaming, digital, etc. whatever you love, you can find it.
I love most of the new stuff. It is the most popular genre of music in the country now.
Yeah, I know you’re funnin’ me. I go to YouTube and listen to old country and old Rick
And to chordify.net if I want to play along.
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