The music you bought this week: Shelton, Incubus and more
Since joining the ranks of NBC singing competition "The Voice," the Southern toughness of Blake Shelton has been softened ever-so-slightly by the coddling corporate environment of a reality series. So perhaps its no coincidence that "Red River Blue," Shelton's sixth, is his first-ever No. 1. The album sold 116,000 copies, according to Niesen SoundScan, in its first week of release. Also new: Incubus, Washed Out and more.
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Since joining the ranks of NBC singing competition "The Voice," the Southern toughness of Blake Shelton has been softened ever-so-slightly by the coddling corporate envir... more info