Blake Shelton sat in a big red chair for twenty-three seasons while millions of people watched him every week. He was making thirteen million dollars every single year just to talk about music on television.
But why he decided to walk away from all that money?
A man can have all the gold records in the world and still feel like he is failing if he is not there for dinner. In this video Blake reveals the most important reason to quit his job.
He chose the quiet dirt roads of Oklahoma over the noisy streets of Los Angeles because that is where his heart lives.
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People used to think Blake was just a funny guy who liked to tell jokes and sing songs. Now they see a man who values his home more than his fame or his bank account. His fans are cheering for him louder than ever because they know how hard it is to put family first in a busy world.
This change was not just about quitting a job but about starting a brand new chapter as a real father figure. He learned how to be a parent by looking back at the man who raised him and his brother.
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He often talks about how his own stepfather was his biggest hero and his best friend. His boys look up to him because he is always there to teach them how to build a fire or drive a truck.
Blake Shelton has a voice that sounds like home and a heart that is even bigger than his career. His journey from the stage to the ranch is something that makes us feel good about the world. Follow Blake Shelton on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of his wonderful journey.