Breaking News:Blake Shelton Explains Why He’s Written Letters to Taylor Swift

Blake Shelton recently discussed the opening of his new bar, Ole Red, in Las Vegas. Here’s why he tried contacting Taylor Swift about it.

Blake Shelton is one of the most notable names in country music — and, of course, he knows Taylor Swift. While Swift stepped into the world of pop and folk music in her later years as a songwriter, she began her career as a country sensation. Recently, Shelton noted that he’s written letters that he hoped would get back to Swift. Here’s why.

Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar, dance hall, music venue, and restaurant.

You don’t expect there to be this country music honky tonk right here on the strip, but it’s here and it feels like it’s here to stay,” Shelton told Entertainment Tonight about the new space. ” … It really does feel like you’ve stepped in through a portal and you’re in Nashville when you come through the doors, which is so perfect for Las Vegas because country music has always had a place here.” He added that he believes it’s going to be “great for the country music industry” to have the venue in Sin City.

While speaking with Entertainment Tonight reporter Cassie DiLaura, Shelton explained that he hopes to have huge stars bless the Ole Red stage, including Taylor Swift. “We’ve got a couple of letters I’ve written sent to the town that she lives in, hoping she’ll get them,” Shelton said.

“You don’t have her phone number?” DiLaura asked.

“No, I don’t have Taylor’s phone number,” Shelton laughed.