Blake Shelton photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.
Blake Shelton’s a good person, but he no longer feels the need to always be “Mr. Nice Guy.” He tells The Tennessean that one thing’s responsible for his “say-what-you-think” demeanor.
“The truth is I finally got all my (expletive) paid off,” he tells the paper. “Once you get everything paid off, it’s like, ‘(Who cares) if you all don’t like it.’ I’ve got something to say. I think what’s cool about it is, and has been in the last few months with Twitter, is really not being afraid anymore.”
If you haven’t read Blake’s tweets (follow him at @blakeshelton), you’re missing out. He posts daily and never fails to get a rise out of somebody — and usually, it’s someone from the animal rights organization, PETA. Blake’s longtime fans can almost hear him grinning with each barb he tosses at PETA.
Blake’s sarcastic sense of humor is on full display in his new duet with Trace Adkins, “Hillbilly Bone.” (Watch it below!)
“Trace Adkins is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met in my life,” says Blake ”I think once people get over their initial fear of him as a monster, (they’ll realize) he’s really dry. He has a really kind of grumpy sense of humor that I just worship. He’s awesome.”
Blake and Trace shot the “Hillbilly Bone” video at Nashville’s Stock-Yard restaurant, and he tells the paper that during filming, he laughed more than he has in “15 years.” The two play up the “redneck in a fancy restaurant” stereotype as they stare at the weird food on their plates and drink copious amounts of alcohol. Trace’s “moonshine” jug was empty — but Blake’s wine bottle was not.
“They asked me to drink out of a bottle and really look like a redneck,” he says. “I think I went through three bottles of wine on my own. I was pretty drunk there by the end.”
Blake tells The Tennessean that “Hillbilly Bone” is a good indicator of what fans will hear on his next record, which he’s recording now.
“One thing we’re doing that we probably haven’t done is showcase the … ‘I don’t give a (expletive) if you like it or not’ attitude,” he says. “It’s puzzled me why country artists have to be so politically correct. I mean I’m not a politician. If I’m going to sing about drinking and raising hell then you have to know deep down inside that’s what I do. I’m just more open about it lately, and it’s amazing the reaction to that. People either love me or hate me. But it’s the first time they are noticing, which is awesome for me. I’m loving it. I can show you some people on Twitter that hate me. They are probably tree-hugging, card-carrying members of PETA that can kiss my (expletive) anyway.”
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Unfortunately, I agree with all y'alls negative comments. My two cents worth would be, Blake rudeness doesn't look good on you.
People can be true to themselves without acting like a jerk. Unless, of course, you ARE a jerk.
redneck i mean
I'm a fan of most of your music, but the attitude is a real turn-off. There's plenty of great male singers around town with class and charisma. Might want to think about that.
Love him!!!! love your new video with Trace.
Love it man, truly love it. Country's PC, pretty boy culture needs someone to get a little of that Waylon attitude. Alot actually. Either way, keep up the good work.
I like real people and Blake is a real person.
Tanya
Love him, love his attitude and really love this song and video by Blake and Trace! YEEEEHAWWWWW!
LOL! Blake is funny and I agree all this PC stuff is really getting tired and we're supposed to have freedom of speech in this country. Don't like him don't buy his music. The manufactured "outrage" over innocent comments and comedy is making everyone famous or not afraid to speak their mind. Blake has a heart of gold but he isn't perfect, probably would be very boring if he was. Isn't that what country music is? A picture of the world as we find it not how we wish it was.
anyone who don' like blake shelto can kiss my redneck countryloving music as blake shelton is like me outspoken and will tell ya how it is and if you ll don't like it thn kiss our asses we redneck and country lovin nd hillbillies will kick ur ases
tx cowgirl, it's highly probable that the people who are complaining about Blake's undignified attitude/manner have some measure of class…therefore, I doubt they would be stooping so low as to "kiss your redneck countryloving music as". Let's agree to disagree. Have a nice day.
what u don't like te fact i sad kiss my rdeck contry music lovin ass…wll thats my opinion….and love blake shelton n his music and anyone who don't can kiss my rednek country music lovin ass………….
Someone needs to show Blake you can be true to yourself and still have some respect for yourself and others.
Quote:"The truth is I finally got all my (expletive) paid off,” he tells the paper. “Once you get everything paid off, it’s like, ‘(Who cares) if you all don’t like it."
I hope this isn't true for everyone. If it is, I'm going on a major shopping spree and getting myself in debt, just to make sure that arrogant, smart aleck attitude doesn't find me! Good luck with that Blake.
I am sooooo tired of the "correctness" in the world today. I think it takes some pretty big ones to be able to actually speak your mind and let people see you "warts and all" as they say. It is refreshing to finally see someone who is a big enough man to say "like me for what I am..not for what I HAVE to be!" Blake and Miranda are the most refreshing people to follow. They are real, genuine and upfront about who they are and you don't have to worry about things that will come out later and spoil your image of them or the phonies that show the public one side just so they will like them and buy their product but behind the scene are drunks..drugged or just flat out don't give a crap about what you think in their real life. Thanks for being real Blake!!! I know one of your influences is Earl Thomas Conley and trust me Ole ETC would be mighty proud!!!
And what is so bad about being "Mr. Nice Guy"??
I like your music, but dude, you gotta class it up a bit.
Thanks Blake for being who you are & not trying to impress the "right people". Your music & voice speaks for itself. You have earned your way by hard work, persistence & being real. Look forward to every show of yours I attend. This video is awesome; you are and Trace are of the same mold; YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE.
its about time a country artist starts showing their real side … you go Blake!!! You and Miranda stay true to yourselves and that is awesome!
What a shame he has taken the low road… he has such talent, but I don't think the industry or fans are real proud of his antics. I am really disappointed, love his music…but the rest I can do without!
Blake is such a real guy and I love him for it! He rocks and so does "Hillbilly Bone"!
I love you no matter how you act or what you say but please use a little discetion iwould miss you if they didnt have you on t.v. or in magazines as much.
Love the new video with Trace. Blake needs to stay true to himself and I as a fan love it!
It would just be nice if he showed some class…say what you want. Share your opinion, but show some class.
Blake's happy that people are noticing him. Now he needs to look up the difference between "famous" and "infamous".