Blake Shelton had achieved his 31st #1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” which officially places him second on the all-time list of #1 songs on country radio (behind Kenny Chesney).   Blake scored his 30th #1 with “Texas” back in May 2025.

Stay Country or Die Tryin‘, written by Graham Barham, Beau Bailey, Drew Parker, and Sam Ellis, marks the first chart-topper for songwriters Barham and Bailey.  Blake shared of the achievement: “I’ve been around long enough to know you never take moments like this for granted, and a number one radio single is always worth celebrating. I love this song, and I’m so grateful the fans do too. There’s no better way to kick off the Vegas residency on Thursday than with ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’’ at the top of the charts.”

Shelton is also returning to Las Vegas this month for an eight-show residency, “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS,” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, following a successful run in early 2025. The eight date run of shows takes place January 15, 18, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, and 31. Shelton shared: “This time we’re gonna do it more country, with more cocktails, and probably make a few more questionable decisions.”  Ticket info can be found: HERE.

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