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It’s admittedly hard to ignore how talkative and possibly homophobic Blake Shelton is, but this Amalie Arena concert headlined by the Voice coach boasts a couple of good reasons that might let you overlook ol’ Blakey-poo. First is American Idol alum and Country Music Award nominee Lauren Alaina, whose “Ladies in the ‘90s” single is an homage to the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Shania Twain and Britney Spears. The other is old-school Florida country songwriter John Anderson, whose “Seminole Wind” is a bona fide Sunshine State anthem.
Blake Shelton w/John Anderson/Trace Adkins/Lauren Alaina. Fri. March 8, Amalie Arena, Tampa. amaliearena.com.
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This article appears in Mar 7-14, 2019.