WATCH: Blake Shelton Hilariously Reimagines Josh Turner’s ‘Long Black Train’ In New Clip
Shelton’s “big, long thing” is ready for hunting season.
Blake Shelton; Photos via Instagram
With fall just around the corner, Blake Shelton is in full preparation mode for hunting season, and he’s got some brand-new equipment to help him along the way. Taking to social media, the country singer proudly took viewers on a tour of his newest Kubota product on his Oklahoma farm.
Since he admitted to not knowing the proper name for the newest member of his family, he simply called the slick orange and black vehicle “the big, long thing.”
“Check this out” he said before turning the camera to the farming equipment, offering a full view of its beauty. Shelton then moved in for a closer view of the back end of the vehicle and detailed how he plans to put it to use in a few short months.
Pointing to each of the different sections of the large bed, which includes plenty of space, he showed where he will put the deer, the gear and the beer.
“I mean what is that?” he said followed by an overly enthusiastic “Woo.”
Shelton Gives A Warning To His Fellow Hunting Buddies
Making his way inside the vehicle, the “Purple Irises” singer heeded a warning to his fellow hunting buddies saying, “No, you’re not borrowing this thing.” He proceeded to tip his hat to country music star Josh Turner by singing a few notes of Turner’s signature song, “Long Black Train,” except Shelton changed up the lyrics a bit. Instead of singing, “don’t go riding on that long black train,” he says, “don’t go riding on my big, long thing.”
The Tractor Corporation appeared to be just as excited as Shelton’s new hunting tool as they commented “Here for a good time and a loooong time 😉”
Now that the country superstar has retired from his days as a coach on The Voice, and only has a few more shows scheduled before the end of the year, Blake Shelton will likely have plenty of time to put his Kubota product to good use.
Blake Shelton To Perform A Six-Show Run In Las Vegas
Then in February his busy schedule will return with the launch of his six-show run at in Las Vegas. From February 5 to February 15, 2025, he will take the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and put his setlist of hits on display for all those in attendance. The performances are scheduled for February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15, with each show starting at 8 p.m. local time.
“We’ve been talking about a Vegas residency for a few years, and all the pieces just came together for a run next year,” Shelton shared in a statement. “The Colosseum is such an iconic venue, and I’m excited to bring some honky-tonk neon to the Palace.”
This won’t be the first time Shelton brings his Oklahoma roots to Sin City. Earlier this year he opened another location of his own bar, restaurant and music venue, Ole Red, on the Las Vegas strip. Ole Red Las Vegas is a four-story establishment made up of 27,000 square feet and seats up to 686 seats.
Click HERE for more information on his upcoming Las Vegas run.
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Madeleine O’Connell
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.