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Adam Levine is returning to ‘The Voice’ for the Season 27 and he spoke about Blake Shelton in a recent interview for People Magazine, where he discussed his relationship with his former co-worker. Check it out below:

Adam Levine is excited to make his grand return to The Voice, but knows it’ll feel a little different without his best buddy, Blake Shelton.

Still, that won’t prevent the Maroon 5 frontman from making some jokes at Shelton’s expense.

“The best part about being back with The Voice Family is that I don’t have to deal with Blake Shelton,” Levine, 45, quips while chatting with PEOPLE in this week’s issue about his return to the NBC hit series. “I just don’t like him. So, it’s been great not having to be around him. He’s a bad friend…”

“I’m just kidding,” he clarifies. “Of course, I love Blake. And I had to open with a Blake joke because he’s not on the show anymore, yet they still continue.”

Levine and Shelton, 48, were among the four original coaches when The Voice premiered in 2011. The Maroon 5 frontman remained on the show until 2019 when he left after 16 seasons, and Shelton followed a few years later in May 2023 after 23 seasons. During their tenure on the show together, the two became close friends while also poking fun at one another with playful insults and jokes.

Recently, Blake Shelton sat down with CMA to talk about a lot of things, including the influence of George Strait, his most recent hit song, ‘Texas’, and his 2025 Vegas residency. Check out the video below:

In the latest episode of The High Notes, we sit down with the one and only Blake Shelton to talk about his new single, ”Texas,” and the lasting influence of George Strait’s music on his career—even before he decided to pursue Country Music. Blake shares how Strait’s ability to stay true to himself while continuing to push musical boundaries has been a guiding example for him. We also dive into his plans for his upcoming tour and Vegas residency, as Blake reveals how he manages to juggle everything he has going on. Plus, you won’t want to miss a hilarious behind-the-scenes moment with The Swan Brothers and Blake that’ll have you laughing out loud!

During this weekend, Blake Shelton co-hosted ‘Country Countdown USA’ podcast with Lon Helton. Check out the full article and the audio below:

The co-host this wknd is Blake Shelton, who’s in our Top 20 with “Texas.” He talks about his new song, and his plans for new music and tour in 2025. He also says his wife Gwen Stefani has become a big fan of country music.

Blake gives credit to Post Malone for this new music. “Post was actually probably the reason and the thing that inspired me to get back in the studio and make new music of my own. Because of that, here I am.”

Blake told Lon he wasn’t sure if Texas was right for him: “When I first heard it, I loved the song, but I didn’t know if I could get away doing it. The feel and sound of the song is so different from what I’d done. But that’s what kept drawing me back. So I recorded it, and we ended up having so much fun with it in the studio…There’s a hawk screamin’ on this record. We were doing all kinds of crazy things just because it was a blast.”

Lon then asked who was involved in making this new music: “I’m still working with Scott Hendricks, my producer. Can’t imagine working with anyone else. He pushes me to do something different. We also has the same musicians in the studio. The only thing that’s different is we changed record labels. I felt it was time to turn the page, get some new people, and they help me feel rejuvenated again.”

How about songwriters? Are there different writers? “The whole album is a mix of all of that. Texas is some writers I haven’t worked with before. But there are some writers on different songs I’ve been cutting that are the ‘usual suspects,’ because I have my people, and they help me discover people outside that circle.”

Lon asked Blake if he had heard from George Strait, since he’s name-checked in the song: “No not yet, I actually thought about that, I wonder what George is gonna think. But I think he’ll get a chuckle out of it. He’s the kind of country music. Why not assume if your girl left you, George Strait says they end up in Texas, so I guess that’s where she is.”

Blake also has great stories this week about Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Carly Pearce, Keith Urban, and Post Malone.

Blake Shelton made an apperance on ‘Today with Hoda & Jenna’ a few days ago via FaceTime and he said Hoda ran away from him at a party. Check out the article and the video below:

Hoda Kotb’s final week at TODAY is underway, and Blake Shelton called in to bid her farewell.

The “God’s Country” singer surprised Hoda when he joined live on a video call during the Jan. 8 episode of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.

After answering the call, Jenna Bush Hager told Shelton that his appearance is a special one because she said her co-host was “in love” with him for many years, to which Hoda smiled and nodded.

“I adore her,” Shelton said of Hoda. “I’m happy for her, but I can’t believe we’re at this moment where she’s finally stepping out. I hope, Hoda, that you do a whole lot of what I’m doing these days, which is spending a lot more time at home.”

Shelton thanked Hoda for years of showing him love on the show. The two reminisced on his guest co-hosting years ago, with the country singer adding that it was a “huge deal” for him.

However, Shelton didn’t let Jenna’s remarks about Hoda’s love for him go unaddressed. He brought up a time when he ran into her at a party in Nashville and thought it might be their “moment.”

“It’s funny, Jenna, you talking about Hoda saying I was her first love,” he began. “But I did run into her in Nashville one time, off camera, had nothing to do with television or anything. And I thought it was going to be our moment and she completely ran away from me.”

Blake Shelton opens up about going “all out” with Stefani and their family for the upcoming holiday. He talked to People about Thanksgiving and you can check the article below:

There’s no shortage of holiday cheer in the Shelton-Stefani household.

“I’ve already got my turkey bought. I got two turkeys put away in case there’s a shortage for some reason. We can do our whatever weird one we come up with, and then Gwen can make the [traditional recipe],” Blake Shelton — whose latest single “Texas” became the most-added new song on country radio after its release — tells PEOPLE exclusively about celebrating the upcoming holiday with wife Gwen Stefani.

Over the years, the couple have headed to Oklahoma with their extended families for a Thanksgiving extravaganza.

“We go all out for Thanksgiving. We’ve got a huge family, so we feel good about making a bunch of food. Normally, it’s like, ‘Oh damn, we’re already out of stuffing? How can that possibly be?'” says Shelton, 48. “We’re excited about it.”

While gathering loved ones under one roof can be chaotic, the country superstar says they only follow one rule: “Never say no to any kind of food. Whatever you want to try, I’ll try it. Just bring it on.”

And though it’s rare to have any food left at the end of the night, Shelton says he and Stefani get creative when it comes to repurposing their sides.

“I heard a guy on the radio a couple of years ago talk about if you have leftover stuffing, the next morning put it in your waffle iron and make those stuffing waffles,” he says. “Now I do that. Now I make enough that I know there’ll be some leftover.”

Shelton and Stefani have both been busy promoting new music, but the star says he’s looking forward to getting some downtime with loved ones.

“I love the fall. I love watching football. I’m still a huge Arizona Cardinals fan, and that’s my perfect day,” he says. “Last Sunday I told Gwen, ‘I’m having the best day.’ We had family over, cooked a good meal. My team won. It was like, ‘I want to have this day every day for the rest of my life.’ Just laid-back family and watching football.”