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Blake Shelton: What Country Star Could Replace Him on ‘The Voice?’

With the news that Season 23 will be Blake Shelton’s last season, we wondered who will replace Blake on NBC’s The Voice after he leaves. Who could fill the shoes…

Blake Shelton: What Country Star Could Replace Him on 'The Voice?'
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With the news that Season 23 will be Blake Shelton's last season, we wondered who will replace Blake on NBC's The Voice after he leaves. Who could fill the shoes of the longest-standing and most-winning coach on the show with 11 seasons under his belt before he embarks on his last Season, 23?

We gathered a handful of country stars we believe can get the job done and represent country music on the same level as Shelton.

Dolly Parton: She would be hilarious in the role.

Dolly Parton

Most people already know that Dolly is quick-witted, very funny, and would be a great chair turner on The Voice. However, she is also very lovely and would have a problem criticizing anyone or hurting the feelings of someone who dares to dream of music stardom. Plus, she is already so busy it's doubtful she would be able to handle a two-night-a-week TV schedule. Parton does say "yes" to a lot lately, and who knows, maybe she would take The Voice plunge if asked just right by NBC, whom she already has a TV movie deal with.

Brad Paisley: A natural comedian and music expert.

Brad Paisley

A little-known fact is that Brad was in the running for Luke Bryan's spot on American Idol before Idol chose Bryan. Brad has always been a funny guy and has even filled in as a host on Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC.

Carrie Underwood: She is so loyal to "American Idol."

Carrie Underwood

Carrie is quite faithful to American Idol, which made her the superstar she is today, so not sure if she would take an offer from The Voice as Kelly Clarkson did. However, if she did take a turn in the big red chair, no doubt she would be fabulous at it.

Tim McGraw: Tim's knowledge would be an asset.

Tim McGraw

Tim would be great in the big red chair if he took over Shelton's spot on The Voice. With his budding acting career, he does spend a reasonable amount of time in California, so maybe a fit into The Voice would work for McGraw.

Keith Urban: Would Keith swap the Australian 'Voice' for America?

Keith Urban

Keith did appear in The Voice Australia for several seasons before he bowed out recently to spend more time with his family. While he is well qualified, we are not sure he would swap one Voice in his native Australia to do the same in America. Urban was also an American Idol judge from 2013-2016.

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.