According to Hello! The country music star says he’s “always wanted” to have a show in Vegas, ever since he first saw Garth Brooks’ one-man show in the City of Sin.
Introducing Blake Shelton’s Fifth Honky Tonk & Restaurant
The $30 million, four story, honky tonk and restaurant, Shelton’s fifth of this kind, will have 686 seats with two floors, overlooking a central stage, putting on daily concerts.
On a 4500 square foot rooftop patrons can find music, food, and beverages while enjoying breathtaking views of Sin City.
According to the Vegas Eater, Shelton said in a press conference, “I’ve never felt like there was enough of a country music presence [in Las Vegas],” adding that, after one has seen enough magic tricks and casinos “sometimes you just want to hear some damn country music.”
Shelton recently wrapped up his Friends and Heroes tour and the Ol Red singer recently took to Instagram to share a clip of one of his moving performances.
The country music singer captioned the post with, “Can’t believe this is the last weekend of the #FriendsAndHeroesTour! Let’s close it with a BANG!!! Y’all welcome @johnanderson for our final 3 shows!!!”
Blake Shelton – A Country Music Superstar
Shelton began his career in 1997 after he got a job at a music publishing company In Nashville Tennessee.
His debut single, Austin, hit the music world in 2001.
Since that time the country music star has been the recipient of a myriad of awards including 10 Country Music Association Awards, and six Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as nine CMT Music Awards.
Shelton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, and into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2014, an honor that is highest one can receive from the state of Oklahoma.
During his career, Shelton has released 12 studio albums, 51 singles, and five compilation albums and has been a voice coach on NBC’s The Voice for 22 seasons.