Blake Shelton made a memorable appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he talked about his pet raccoon, leaving The Voice, and being competitive with his partner, Gwen Stefani. The country music superstar, known for his hit show “The Voice” and his upcoming “Back to The Honky Tonk” tour, showcased his wit and charm during the interview.
The conversation kicked off with Jimmy Kimmel introducing Blake Shelton as the “beautiful Blake Shelton,” a compliment that Shelton graciously accepted. They discussed Shelton’s impressive ten CMA Awards and how he started in the industry. Shelton shared an amusing anecdote about his first time at the CMAs, where Billy Ray Cyrus gave him a pep talk about being prepared for criticism.
The discussion then turned to Shelton’s departure from The Voice and the timing of Gwen Stefani‘s return to the show. Shelton humorously mentioned their lack of coordination, emphasizing that they make their career decisions independently. He joked about the need for a single income in their family now that he’s no longer on The Voice, and his focus on working hard to support the family.
Shelton also talked about his upcoming tour, the “Back to The Honky Tonk” tour, which starts in February. He teasingly mentioned starting the tour in Hershey, Pennsylvania, emphasizing the town’s chocolate-scented air and Hershey Park’s candy-themed streetlights.
The conversation then shifted to Shelton’s show, “Barmageddon,” which he hosts with his friend Carson Daly. The show features celebrities competing against each other in bar games. Shelton playfully mocked Daly’s attempts to sabotage him and shared stories about some of the celebrities they competed against, including Kelly Clarkson and Michelle Rodriguez.
Kimmel also delved into Shelton’s unique pet history, revealing that as a teenager, Shelton had a pet raccoon named Seagrams. Shelton explained that it was common to come across raccoons in Oklahoma, and he raised Seagrams from a baby. He even mentioned his raccoon making headlines when a newspaper featured a picture of Shelton walking his dog with Seagrams on a leash.
Towards the end, Shelton surprised Kimmel by showing a taxidermy raccoon, explaining that he had gifted it to Daly’s daughter, who fell in love with it during their visit. The interview concluded with humorous banter and a reminder to catch Shelton on “Barmageddon” and to grab tickets for his “Back to The Honky Tonk” tour.
Blake Shelton‘s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was filled with laughter and showcased his down-to-earth personality. As fans eagerly await his upcoming tour and the next season of “Barmageddon,” Shelton continues to entertain with his music and on-screen charm.
