Blake Shelton got an interesting birthday gift from his girlfriend & Big & Rich are working on a TV series

Blake Shelton got an interesting birthday gift yesterday from his girlfriend Gwen Stefani; a 40 foot tall flagpole. He also had more than a few celebrations with family and friends that included a giant cake that looked like a bottle of his Smithworks vodka brand. Blake showed the creation off then took a big bite where the cap would twist off.  

I hear Big & Rich are working on a new reality TV series produced by actor Mark Wahlberg. I think it’ll be called ‘Living Big & Rich?’ right now John, he, Big Kenny and Cowboy Troy are shooting the pilot and it should air sometime this fall.  

Jason Aldean’s favorite home cooked meal is from his mom because his wife’s not really into cooking. When Jason goes home to visit his parents, his mom always makes him fried chicken, mashed potatoes and butter beans.  

Finally - Luke Bryan says his career grew wings after the release of his first multi-platinum hit, ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me).’ He still can’t believe where he is today and says, “it's fun being on this side where you can just sit back and be more comfortable in your skin with success. You can actually enjoy it and take it all in and you don't feel like you're chasing your tail as much."

Scotty McCreery got married saturday & Blake Shelton turns 42 today

Scotty McCreery and his pediatric nurse fiancé Gabi were married Saturday in the mountains of North Carolina. Their first dance was Elvis’s ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ and guests dined on steak, pasta and Cajun food. Instead of a wedding cake, they had pies like apple and chocolate chess. Tomorrow they head to Tahiti and will be staying in one of those over-water bungalows.  

Charles from Lady A has been trying to train his son Ward to sleep in a big boy bed. He and his wife knew it was time cause this weekend as Ward tried to crawl out of his crib he flipped right onto the floor. He thankfully wasn’t hurt. Now Ward won’t fall asleep in his new bed without dad or mom by his side.  

One workout Brett Eldredge does with his dog Edgar is racing up and down the stadium steps. He also lets Brett hold him as he does squats or lunges and Brett does pushups with the 65-pound Edgar perched on top of him. He’s so focused, Edgar doesn’t move a muscle.  

Finally - Blake Shelton turns 42 today and tonight Granger Smith performs on The Bachelorette and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Kenny Chesney's ‘Songs For The Saints on pre-sale today & why dierks bentley needs a 2nd bus

Florida Georgia Line have concerts this weekend but not Sunday. It’ll be Tyler’s first Father’s Day so he’ll head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming with his wife and daughter on a mini vacation. As for the guy’s limited-residency in Vegas this December, Tyler says if it goes well then down the road they could definitely turn it into something a little bigger.  

All proceeds from Kenny Chesney's upcoming album, ‘Songs For The Saints,’ will benefit Hurricane Irma victims in the islands and it’s available to pre-order today. The record also features some of Kenny's famous friends like Jimmy Buffett and Ziggy Marley and it goes on sale July 27.  

As for touring with three young kids now, Dierks Bentley finally had to get a second bus just to haul kiddie pools, remote control cars, chalk and water balloons.  

Finally - Lauren Alaina says longtime boyfriend Alex Hopkins very well could be “the one” as they’ve already talked about marriage. They’ve been together six years with much of it long distance and Lauren says they’re not in a rush anyway as they’re both only 23.