Country music starBlake Sheltonhas been on the top of the charts for decades.
Shelton landed his first No.
1 hit in 2001, with his debut single “Austin” (viaTaste of Country).
The hit single stayed on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart at No.
1 for five weeks.
“But ‘Austin’ relates to all of those situations, whether it works out or not.
It’s really about second chances.”
Two decades later, in an interview withPeople, the Grammy-winning artist revisits his classic hit.
“I’m grateful for all the fans who continue to connect with it like I do.
“Wide Open Countryranked Shelton’s early 2000s hit as his best song to date.
For two decades, Shelton has climbed the country music charts, setting and breaking records.
The “God’s Country” singer even made country music history.
In 2014, the Oklahoma native set the record for the most consecutive No.
1 songs on country charts (viaiHeart Radio).
Shelton was initially tied with Country Music star Brad Paisley, who from 2005-2009 held 10 consecutive No.
1 recordings (perA Taste of Country).
Shelton’s iconic consecutive No.
The “Honey Bee” singer has a total of 28 No.
1 singles (viaBillboard).
Shelton’s consecutive hits record has made him a country music legend.
