Blake Shelton Promises Surprises At Upcoming Free Show At Ole Red Tishomingo
Shelton will perform an then welcome a “debut artist” to the stage.
Blake Shelton; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
Blake Shelton is set to play a free show at Ole Red in Tishomingo, Oklahoma later this week, and he has a few surprises in store for fans lucky enough to attend.
On Wednesday evening, Shelton confirmed details surrounding his pop-up performance in his hometown. After revealing the time and date of his set, the superstar teased that he has some surprises up his sleeve.
“You Never Know Who Else May Show Up”
“Ok y’all here’s the deal… 7:30pm this Friday I’m gonna set up and play 30 minutes or so acoustically,” he wrote. “Then I’m gonna turn the stage over to a debut artist that will be doing their VERY FIRST public performance! See you at the @OleRed Tishomingo Doghouse!!!! You never know who else may show up….”
His post included the eyes emoji and drew much speculation from his fans. Many were quick to assume that Gwen Stefani would be making an appearance.
“Damn That mean Gwen is gonna show up,” one fan wrote, while another shared, “You mean….ummmm, maybe Mrs. Shelton may hit the stage.”
As for the “debut artist” who will be doing their “very first public performance,” their identity remains unknown.
Free Show
Ole Red Tishomingo shared Blake Shelton’s post and wrote, “This is gonna be special.” According to the location’s official Facebook page, the event is “first come, first served.”
Shelton teased his impending appearance at his hometown Ole Red on social media on Tuesday afternoon.
“Hey people! I’m thinking about doing something at Ole Red Tishomingo later this week. Not a big deal at all but just maybe play a few songs,” he wrote. “I’ll send an update for y’all in a day or so!”
Pop Up Performances
Shelton has gained a reputation for making impromptu appearances at various Ole Red establishments on unexpected occasions.
Most recently, the “No Body” singer stopped by Ole Red located inside of Nashville’s BNA Airport within Terminal C. During this visit, he delivered a special live performance of the song that inspired the bar’s name.
“Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve been into the Ole Red in the airport. And thank you guys for supporting us and coming in,” Shelton shared at the time. “I figured I couldn’t come into an Ole Red without singing ‘Ol’ Red’!”
His appearance came in the midst of a local Nashville artist’s performance, Morgan Alexander, who offered a funny tune to welcome Shelton.
“Looks like we’ve got somebody here. He’s wearing a hat, that’s clear. That’s Blake. Oh, that’s Blake Shelton,” Alexander sang, introducing Shelton to the stage. “He’s right here in his brand new bar. Hey, that’s a country superstar. That’s Blake. That’s Blake Shelton.”
Alexander lent Shelton his guitar for the performance. Following the country superstar’s impromptu set, he surprised Alexander with the gift of a brand-new Takamine guitar, the same guitar Shelton used to gift his top contestants on NBC’s The Voice.
“Thanks, Blake, I’ll send you that song I wrote for ya with the guitar,” Alexander shared to social media, according to Ole Red’s website.
He also previously appeared at Ole Red in Tishomingo alongside his wife, Gwen Stefani, in July of 2021. The performance marked the newlywed’s first public performance since their wedding and acted as rehearsals for Shelton’s Friends And Heroes Tour.
New Location Coming Soon
Earlier this year, Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties broke ground on Ole Red Las Vegas at Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Las Vegas. Spanning around 27,000 square feet and designed to accommodate 686 seats, Ole Red Las Vegas is on track to become the brand’s most expansive establishment yet and marks its inaugural presence in the western United States.
“If you are going to do something here, you’ve got to do it big,” shared Shelton. “Every time I’m in Vegas, I want some country music and Ole Red is the remedy for that.”
According to the official Ole Red website, Ole Red Las Vegas is scheduled to open in January of 2024.
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