Adam Levine Used His Blake Shelton History to His Advantage on The Voice

Although this season of The Voice features only three coaches, Blake Shelton’s influence remains a recurring topic. Shelton left after 23 seasons, became the go-to figure for many country artists and holds the record for most wins, so his legacy still hangs over the show.

Adam Levine leaned on that connection when courting 25-year-old JW Griffin from Moultrie, Georgia. After Griffin’s rendition of “Long Haired Country Boy,” Levine told him, “If you pick me, you’re gonna have a co-Coach in Blake Shelton, 'cause he's gonna love you,” and added, “I’m gonna pester him on a daily basis.” Levine also called his friendship with Shelton “explosive.” Now living in Tennessee and working as a bread delivery driver, Griffin said, “Delivering the dough is a good way to make some,” but that his real passion is making music.

All three coaches turned their chairs for him; Levine admitted, “My heart is already broke...

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