Blake Shelton: Country making a comeback

Blake Shelton believes a country singer could win the second series of The Voice US.

The singer is a judge on the reality TV show which returns to NBC for its second series tonight.

Having excelled as a country singer himself, the Honey Bee crooner was pleased to see several strong musicians representing the genre in the auditions stages of the programme.

"There are some country singers that are really good," Blake told American publication People. "We had a few last year but we didn't end up with a country singer in the final four."

Blake was so impressed with the strong showing he predicts that a performer of the much-loved genre could go on to triumph in the new series.

He takes his place on the judging panel alongside Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera.

"I know anything can happen," he said. "But I really believe in my heart that one of several country singers that we have on our show this year have a shot at winning the whole thing."

Last year the first series of The Voice US saw Javier Colon crowned the winner. Mentored by Adam, his prize included $100,000 and a coveted recording contract.

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