He also has an older sister, Endy, who went on to become a jewelry designer.

When the country star was 14, he sadly lost his older brother Richie in a car accident.

“He’s still my hero going strong,” Sheltontweetedin 2015.

Blake Shelton smiling at film premiere

“Wish everyone could’ve known him.”

Shelton’s music career technically start at around the age of 8, all thanks to his mom.

“There was a talent portion of the pageant,” Shelton explained.

Blake Shelton smiling in 2007

Fast forward to his teens, and Shelton’s love of music continued into high school (viaBritannica).

“It made me want to be a country singer,” he recalled toPeople.

Two weeks after he graduated high school, hemade the move to Nashvilleto pursue a career in songwriting.

This was after she got him a job painting houses, including her own (viaToday).

He much preferred the painting job, according toTaste of Country.