Country Pop Bites: Blake Shelton – June 21

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2011 Blake Shelton sang "Honey Bee" on NBC-TV's "The Voice?"

It's true! Contestant Casey Weston also served up a version of "I Will Always Love You."

Check out Blake's video for "Honey Bee."

Here are 5 interesting facts about Blake Shelton.

• He left Oklahoma for Nashville two weeks after his high school graduation to pursue a recording career.
• He released his debut album, Blake Shelton, in 2001 and had his first hit single with "Austin."
• He was a judge on the fifth season of Nashville Star; Miranda Lambert came in third place on the show when she appeared as a contestant in 2003.
• He met wife Miranda Lambert in 2006 when the two sang "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" on CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert.
• In 2010, he won Male Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards.