It’s official. Country superstar Blake Shelton is the “Sexiest Man Alive.”
This marks the first time People magazine’s coveted prize goes to a country music singer. The eight-time Grammy award nominee and The Voice co-host joins the ranks of Sean Connery, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp.
Shelton, who has five platinum albums and four gold albums, is the 33rd man to be declared the sexiest on earth since People began the award back in 1985 (the first recipient was Mel Gibson).
The “Doin’ What She Likes” singer was taken aback when he first heard he’d been selected as the world’s top representation of masculinity.
When asked what went through his mind when he learned of the recognition, Shelton replied “That y’all must be running out of people. Like, Wow, we’re down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical.”
Shelton, 41, credits his girlfriend of two years, singer and fellow The Voice co-host Gwen Stefani, with convincing him to accept the “Sexiest Man Alive” title.
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“She goes, ‘Listen to me, you’re going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don’t take this gift and just live in the moment.”
The country icon also took a moment to throw a jab at another of his co-hosts from The Voice, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine–who won People‘s “Sexiest Man” award in 2013 and with whom Shelton has a long-time playful rivalry.
Who could hate a face like this… #CaptainSexiestManAliveCowboy ??? pic.twitter.com/Qmwf8hFUOk
— ?SlickRik? (@RikkiHernandez5) November 15, 2017
“I can’t wait to shove this up Adam’s ass,” Shelton said. “As proud as I am and honored that you guys asked me, that’s really the only thing I care about.”
In fact, Shelton has been openly basking in his win on social media, making good use of the hashtag #donthatemebecauseimbeautiful.
I just made a drink.. A sexy drink. #donthatemebecauseimbeautiful
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2017
I am eating a pickle. A sexy wet pickle… #donthatemebecauseimbeautiful
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2017
Apparently, the country star can imbue even the most mundane activities with “sexiness.”
I have the hiccups… And they sound so sexy. #donthatemebecauseimbeautiful
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2017
The “Sexist Man Alive” also relished the release of a new Blake Shelton emoji on Twitter.
FINALLY I got my own emoji!!!! #donthatemebecauseimbeautiful #BlakeShelton pic.twitter.com/owTeJu7rIx
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2017
Needless to say, his fans are thrilled at the announcement.
Hot Damn!!!! Finally a REAL man wins the title!!! ????❤
— ShefaniShines (@SusanTFor) November 15, 2017
I never bought People magazine. Is going to be my first!!!! Sooo happy that my fave guy in the world happens to be the Sexiest Man Alive!!! How about that???❤️?❤️
— Elione Galvao (@ElioneGalvao1) November 15, 2017
Blake you are obviously on a sexy high right now. Please remember that you shouldn’t tweet everything you think of lmfaooo ?
— Marisa✌? (@Smilelovelive13) November 15, 2017
Please tell me you’re going to send @adamlevine a giant print out of your Sexiest Man Alive cover like he did to you
— Kati (@JimmyVftMU) November 15, 2017
Mr. Sexy. Be prepared for everyone to call you this from here on out. Your world has forever changed now that you’ve been named Sexiest Man.
— Jenni Jules (@Jenni_Marie8819) November 15, 2017
Watch out Timberlake….Blake’s bringing Sexxxxxy Back!!!! ??? #sexiestmanalive
— ShefaniShines (@SusanTFor) November 15, 2017
Shelton has a tour scheduled for 2018, and will kick off February 15 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The set will include songs from his new album, Texoma Shore.
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