Video: “The Voice” elimination episode airs tonight, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame hosting “Swatch Party” for Swon Brothers tonight

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As previously reported, Muskogee’s The Swon Brothers delivered a poignant and tuneful tribute to the late, great George Jones Monday night during “The Voice” live playoffs.

“The Voice” performance recap will air from 7 to 8 tonight on NBC, following by the live elimination episode from 8 to 9 tonight.

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, 401 S 3 in Muskogee, is hosting a “Swatch Party” tonight in honor of the hometown contenders. The doors will open at 6:30 tonight. The event is free and open to the public.

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Video: Blake Shelton “Boys ‘Round Here” featuring the Pistol Annies and RaeLynn

From left, Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert of musical group Pistol Annies, and singer Blake Shelton perform "Boys 'Round Here" at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP file)

From left, Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert of musical group Pistol Annies, and singer Blake Shelton perform “Boys ‘Round Here” at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP file)

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Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton has released the video for “Boys ‘Round Here,” the hip-hop-infused second single from his new album “Based on a True Story.”

The single and video features the Pistol Annies – Shelton’s wife Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and …

Interview: Dierks Bentley prepares for Sunday’s ACM Awards, April 13 Tulsa show

Dierks Bentley performs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 8, 2013. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, For The Oklahoman

Dierks Bentley performs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 8, 2013. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, For The Oklahoman

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour Tulsa, OK

A version of this story appears in Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.

Dierks Bentley playing the 48th Annual ACM Awards prior to April 13 Tulsa concert
Bentley, who will perform as part of the ACM Fan Jam during Sunday’s awards show, will bring his “Locked & Reloaded” co-headlining tour with Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert to the BOK Center next week.

Before Dierks Bentley brings his co-headlining tour …

Album review: Blake Shelton “Based on a True Story …”

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A version of this review appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

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Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton handily serves multiple masters on his seventh studio album “Based on a True Story …”

As much as it might pain his longtime fans, especially Oklahomans who have followed the Ada native’s career since the 1990s, Shelton is no longer just a likeable country boy with a big voice and even bigger personality. Still, he continues to leverage those …

Video: Blake Shelton talks about his new album “Based on a True Story …”

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In this video, Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton talks about naming his new album “Based on a True Story …,” which was released Tuesday.

Although the busy celebrity coach on the hit reality show “The Voice” didn’t write or co-write any of the album’s 12 tracks, he says in the video the record had a very autobiographical feel when he finished it, inspiring the title.

As previously reported, the Tishomingo resident began Tuesday a run of media dates throughout the next two weeks, culminating with a performance at the …

Video: Blake Shelton talks “The Voice,” performs “Sure Be Cool if You Did” on “Today” show

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As previously reported, Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton dropped his new album, “Based On A True Story…,” and began a media blitz in support of the new release today.

The Tishomingo resident began today a run of media dates throughout the next two weeks, culminating with a performance at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at 7 p.m. April 7 on CBS.

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Blake Shelton (AP file)

The Ada native started with a performance …

New releases: Blake Shelton, Thompson Square and OneRepublic drop new albums; “Dose of Reality” and “Killing Them Softly” released on DVD

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Two country albums, a pop-rock album and an indie film – all with Oklahoma ties – are now available for fans to purchase.

Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton dropped his new album “Based on a True Story …” today, not coincidentally the day after Season 4 of “The Voice,” the hit reality TV show on which he serves as a celebrity coach, premiered on NBC.

As previously reported, the Ada native began a media blitz for the album with a performance on NBC’s “Today” show this morning. To see …

Blake Shelton to play sold-out benefit show at Tishomingo’s Murray State College; college starts thank you campaign on social media

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TISHOMINGO — Murray State College has started a social media campaign to thank local superstar Blake Shelton for his plans to play an on-campus charity show.

Shelton, the country music superstar and television personality, plans to play a benefit concert at 8 p.m. Thursday at Fletcher Auditorium on the Murray State campus. The show will benefit the college as well as the Tishomingo, Ravia and Milburn fire departments.

Tickets for the show went on sale at noon Friday and sold out in 45 minutes, according to the MSC Facebook page.

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Video: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert perform “Sure Be Cool if You Did” live

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert (AP file)

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert (AP file)

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Check out this cool YouTube video of Oklahoma country music power couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton performing his latest hit, “Sure Be Cool if You Did,” at her recent “Locked & Reloaded Tour” date in Dayton, Ohio.

As previously reported, “Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Shelton’s current single, reached the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs today, marking his fastest rise to date, according to a news release.

“Sure Be Cool If You Did” is off the Tishomingo resident’s …

Blake Shelton takes “Sure Be Cool if You Did” to No. 1

Rocker Sheryl Crow surprises Oklahoma country star Blake Shelton with a plaque honoring his platinum-certified album "Red River Blue."

Rocker Sheryl Crow surprises Oklahoma country star Blake Shelton with a plaque honoring his platinum-certified album “Red River Blue.”

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Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton’s current hit single “Sure Be Cool If You Did” reached the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs today, marking his fastest rise to date, according to a news release.

“Sure Be Cool If You Did” is off the Tishomingo resident’s upcoming Warner Bros. Records release “Based On A True Story….” due out March 26. It is available for pre-order at Store.BlakeShelton.com.

The Ada …