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Blake Shelton Christmas Special Will Be 'Not So Family' Affair

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Christmas gatherings are usually centered around getting the family together, but even though some of his family will be there (whether related by blood, marriage, or business arrangement), Blake Shelton is issuing something of a disclaimer with the title he's chosen for his his upcoming network TV special.

"It's just me ... It's called 'Not So Family Christmas,' for God's sake," Blake joked with reporters backstage at last night's CMA Awards. The musical and no doubt comedic special will air Dec. 3 on NBC.

Blake, who is one of the coaches on "The Voice," (also an NBC program), will offer up selections from his recently-released album, Cheers, It's Christmas. In keeping with the "family" part of the special, like the album, it will feature a performance from Blake's mom, Dorothy Shackleford, and will also welcome Kelly Clarkson (who dates Blake's manager, Brandon Blackstock).

Also featured will be Reba McEntire, Blake's fellow Okie, who is married to Narvel Blackstock, which, of course, makes her Brandon's step-mom. Mrs. Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, will also appear on the special.

The Sheltons are basking in the glow of their many wins during last night's CMA Awards. In addition to having co-written the CMA Song of the Year, "Over You," together, Miranda once again took the award for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, while Blake three-peated in the Male Vocalist category as well. He's also now the CMA Entertainer of the Year. Something tells us Christmas will be even more special at their house this year!


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joygalor

Turned off the Blake Christmas Special. Think he could have done a good thing and bring back the family Christmas special...Was just stupid, doesn't take much brains to come up with some of the things they did...great voice, but not worth putting up with the rest of it. Give me Andy Williams any day.

December 03 2012 at 10:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ricki

I love Blake Shelton! I’m bummed that I won’t be able to watch his Christmas special live, but I am happy that I finally got a DISH Hopper so I really won’t miss it at all. My new DVR has a 2TB hard drive so I never have to worry about running out of recording room. One of my friends I work with at DISH and I also think the world of Miranda, so I’m looking forward to having performances from her and Blake saved for us to enjoy together!

December 01 2012 at 10:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Why is every story here about Blake or his hogger wife? There are other country music performers!

November 05 2012 at 1:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Teresa

LOL! They don't share a house. They live in separate house! Read People magazine for story.

November 03 2012 at 3:17 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
francoeger

I can't wait for Blakes Christmas Special. Last nightwas a dream come true for Blake and all of his fans. Thank you Blake for pure enjoyment always. :)

November 02 2012 at 6:27 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply

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