Country singer Blake Shelton has confirmed that he plans to release a new album in 2025 and shared his career hopes and goals for the coming year.
As part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s celebrations, Blake, 48, joined the likes of Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson and Teddy Swims to talk about what he wants to achieve in the next 12 months.
The God’s Country singer, who recently welcomed a new member to the family with wife Gwen Stefani, said: “In the new year I’m looking forward to getting back out and touring again.”
“And I guess at some point, I have no idea when, but sometime next year, I’ll have an album out, count on it!” Blake joked.
Thomas’ 2025 goal was also related to performing live, as he revealed, “I think it’s going to be a milestone for me next year… I’ve always wanted to be able to headline a ballpark, and we’re going to do it.” for the first time next year, which is very exciting.
The father of four, whose wife Lauren Akins admitted to resenting him, continued: “It’s been something we’ve been working towards our entire career and it will probably be one of the most memorable moments of my career.” so (I’m) looking forward to that.’
Country singer Blake Shelton has confirmed that he plans to release a new album in 2025 and shared his career hopes and goals for the coming year.
Thomas Rhett said a milestone for him in 2025 will be performing in a baseball stadium.
Teddy Swims, who recently collaborated with Thomas on the song Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman, said of the year ahead: “Try to make sure that instead of planning so much, I think I’m currently in a very good place.” where there are always people planning on my behalf, so now I try to be as present as possible in the moments.
“And I just want to keep that mindset in mind at all times,” Teddy added.
Cody, who won CMA Album of the Year last month, said of his upcoming concerts: “We’re playing bigger shows, so with the release of Leather: The Deluxe Edition, my goal is to make the setlist a little different, bringing a couple different elements to the stage that I haven’t had a chance to do yet.
He then added of his 2025 goals: “This is going to sound very cliché, but getting back on my carnivore diet, getting in better shape and riding more horses!”
Fellow country singer Hardy revealed, “This next year, I would love to learn how to play the piano and get really good at it,” while Dasha’s goal was not related to music at all.
‘I want to play more volleyball!’ the 24-year-old singer-songwriter admitted.
“I play in this rec league in Nashville, but I’m never home, but I’m home in January and February, so the girls will be in the gym playing volleyball!”
Ernest, who worked on Post Malone’s country album this year, also spoke about his hopes for 2025, saying, “I want a song to go to number one on Country Radio with my voice.”
Cody Johnson says he wants to return to his ‘carnivore diet’ and also ‘get in better shape and ride more horses’
Hardy and Teddy Swims also shared their hopes and goals for the next 12 months.
Dasha admitted that she wants to “play more volleyball” in her free time in the new year
Another singer who shared her goals for the coming year was Alanis Morissette, who admitted that she wants to “avoid beige food.”
And Ja Rule said: ‘A goal I’m setting for myself in 2025: for my wife and I to travel more on vacation. I’ve been working very, very hard lately.
“I think I’ll take 2025 and take some time and take one more vacation,” the 48-year-old rapper added.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 will air Tuesday, December 31 live on ABC starting at 8:00 pm EST and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.