Blake Shelton doesn’t mind at all that he gets to stay at his Oklahoma ranch while filming The Voice. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Blake, who joins Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas in filming from their houses, along with the contestants, says there is a surprising upside in having everyone appear from the comfort of their own homes.
“I’ve actually enjoyed it, because I’m actually seeing these artists at their home, in their natural environment, the place that they go when they write a song or they want to record something or just work on music,” Blake told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s interesting and I’ve been able to meet a lot more of my artists’ family just because of the way that we’re doing that this year, I love it.”
Blake isn’t the only one who doesn’t mind coaching remotely. Kelly also enjoys being home while coaching her final two contestants as well.
“I did the same job I would have done in person, except I didn’t get to hug them,” she added of coaching remotely. “It’s preparing them and helping them kind of elevate their vocals for their songs and everything. I had a good time. I drove a Can-Am to work and I’m drinking, so I’m great!”
Blake is also doing a bit of celebrating from his Oklahoma ranch, in addition to coaching on The Voice. The 43-year-old just celebrated a two-week No. 1 hit with his longtime girlfriend –– and former coach on The Voice –– Gwen Stefani, for their duet, “Nobody But You.”
“I’m honored to know that this song is as important to fans as it is to Gwen and me,” Shelton said of the song. “It’s so wild to me every single time one of my songs goes to No. 1, and I know how special it is to hold that spot for more than one week when there are other incredible and important songs on the chart. I’d like to again thank Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Tommy Lee James for writing this song and Gwen for helping me make it come to life.”
Blake has three teammates currently in the Top 9 on The Voice: Todd Tilghman, Toneisha Harris and Joanna Serenko. The season finale of The Voice will air on May 19 at 8:00 PM ET on NBC.