At a Glance
- Blake Shelton opened his 2026 Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace on January 15, 2026
- He mocked Dry January from the stage, calling it “stupid” and urging fans to “take the night off”
- The updated 90-minute show features his 31st No. 1 single “Stay Country or Die Tryin'”
- Why it matters: The country star’s anti-sobriety stance sets the tone for a month-long run aimed squarely at party-minded Vegas crowds
Blake Shelton returned to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on January 15, 2026, launching an extended Las Vegas residency that runs through the end of the month. The country superstar greeted fans with a cocktail in hand and a blunt dismissal of the popular post-holiday sobriety challenge.
A Toast to No-Resolutions
“I hope you guys aren’t doing that no drink January or whatever the hell that s— is, man. It’s stupid. This is country music, okay?” Shelton told the packed theater. “Take the night off if you are.”
The remark drew loud cheers from the rowdy crowd as Shelton raised what appeared to be a full cocktail, setting the tone for a high-energy evening rooted in classic Vegas indulgence.
31st No. 1 Fuels the Party
Shelton used the occasion to celebrate his latest chart milestone: “Stay Country or Die Tryin'” had just hit No. 1 earlier in the week, giving him 31 career chart-toppers.
“This is the only time during this residency that I’ll be able to say this, but this week, today, we are celebrating my 31st No. 1 song that we just had this year,” he announced. “It’s right now. It’s freaking me out. That’s why I’m saying you guys aren’t doing the no-drink January thing, because I’m celebrating. This is my one chance to celebrate this thing.”
Familiar Framework, Fresh Touches
While the 2026 edition of the 90-minute show retains the same structure as last year’s six-date run, Shelton folded in new material alongside beloved hits.
Set-list highlights:
- New additions: “Stay Country or Die Tryin'”, 2024’s “Texas”
- Early-career flashbacks: “Austin”, “She Wouldn’t Be Gone”, “Some Beach”
- Fan favorites: “Hillbilly Bone”, “Boys Round Here”
- Stripped-down moment: 2013’s “Sure Be Cool If You Did” performed under a single spotlight
Visual Storytelling
A wall-to-wall LED screen amplified the mood track-by-track:
| Song | Visual |
|---|---|
| “God’s Country” | Flowing rivers |
| “Ol’ Red” | Prison cells |
| “Neon Light” | Glowing signs |
Digital Duet with Stefani
Mid-show, Shelton shared a sentimental duet of “Nobody But You” with wife Gwen Stefani, who appeared via prerecorded video, harmonizing on the oversized screen behind him.
Living-Room Atmosphere
The Oklahoma native leaned into the venue’s intimacy, joking, “This is like my big-ass living room in here. If there’s a song y’all want me to do, shout it out or write it down or something. I’m literally here to play you guys what you want to hear.”
Fans shouted requests throughout the night, prompting Shelton to quip, “It’s never Thursdays in Las Vegas, only Saturdays.”
Upcoming Dates
Shelton’s residency continues with shows on:
- January 18
- January 21
- January 23
- January 24
- January 28
- January 30
- January 31
The country star is expected to keep the anti-Dry January energy alive for each performance, aligning the spirit of the residency with the anything-goes reputation of its host city.
