Nashville, May 9, 2025 — Blake Shelton added another laurel to his storied career on May 5, when his latest single, “Texas,” ascended to No. 1 on the charts—marking his 30th country radio chart‑topper. In a jubilant Instagram post, Shelton thanked “country radio, the fans, everyone who was part of TEXAS, & everyone who has supported me over the years!!!!!!” He paused to reflect on the milestone: “Thirty is a lot of anything, and to have thirty No. 1 songs is unbelievable. I’m really trying to take it all in. THANK YOU!!!!”
Shelton first tasted chart success in 2001 with “Austin,” a humble beginning that paved the way for two decades of hits. His 30 No. 1s are split between Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart—tracking streaming, sales and airplay—and the Country Airplay chart, which focuses strictly on radio spins. Though the feat cements Shelton’s status among country’s upper echelon, he still trails genre icon George Strait, who holds an astonishing 44 Billboard No. 1s.
Behind every triumph, however, stands a steadfast partner. Shelton’s wife, Gwen Stefani—his fellow coach on The Voice—gushed over his achievement in an Instagram video: “Blake’s new song ‘Texas’ is his 30th #1 song… so proud @blakeshelton 🥰 u’ll always be my #1 💋❤️🎶 gx.”
The power couple’s bond was further illuminated in an April 2024 Access Hollywood interview, when Shelton revealed the secret to their enduring marriage: friendship. “She’s my best friend, that’s the best way I know to say it,” he confessed. “It’s not something we really have to think about, it’s just there, and we have fun with it. Maybe that’s the key.”
From sipping morning coffee together to rocking stadium arenas side by side, Shelton says the pair’s shared joy fuels both their personal lives and professional collaborations. As he basks in his 30th No. 1 victory, it’s clear that the camaraderie he shares with Stefani remains at the heart of his success—proving that in love and in music, being best friends is the ultimate chart‑topping formula.
