Holly Tucker was eliminated from Team Blake on “The Voice” Tuesday night, and country artist Blake Shelton was not at all pleased with the response from Joey Guerra, music critic for the Houston Chronicle.
#TheVoice sends one singer back to Texas. Don't worry, it's not the one we care about: http://t.co/rbtc4BMtq6
— Joey Guerra (@joeyguerra) June 5, 2013
Them’s fightin’ words.
Last week, Adam Levine was overheard saying “I hate this country” when one of his singers was sent home from the competition. He followed up with a series of douche-tweets directed at his critics.
Shelton had choice words for Guerra, but managed to avoid the classless move of bashing Americans who watch “The Voice” and vote for their favorite singers. He offered a fierce defense of Tucker while going off on Guerra.
It's people like you @joeyguerra that make me sick… Holly is not only a talented singer but a great person that's simply chasing a dream..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
How about you @joeyguerra grow some balls and come tell me to my face how terrible some of these kids are face to face..? You won't. Ever.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
You @joeyguerra are a chicken shit. I can't stand a person that makes a point to write hurtful things about kids just trying their best..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
I swear to god I cant understand the mentality of a grown man ripping on young kids over and over again for just trying their hardest. Kids!
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
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“@AlexNMayfield: He's from Houston, Blake.”
Well I love Houston and the people there and promise that's not a good representation..— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
“@RosannaJynMusic: @joeyguerra does NOT speak for all Texans! @hollytmusic is AWESOME & will be successful!”
Agreed.. She works so hard!!— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
How much do y'all wanna bet he'd NEVER criticize my team OR me like that face to face…. Chicken shit..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
“@Kale_Jordan: Shout out to @blakeshelton for standing up for his team member. #respect”
High five!!!— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
“@kyfan4scotty: blakeshelton this person really has you FIRED UP!”
He's been ripping these kids all season.. I'm fed up with it.— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
“@nelly_girl02: he certainly does not represent Houston! We love @hollytmusic here in Houston, TX! She's awesome!”
She's a great girl..— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
Unlike Levine, Shelton apologized right away for his outburst.
I'm sorry for going off y'all… But I am passionate about encouraging young people to follow their dreams.. We GOOD people don't need hate.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 5, 2013
Update:
Shelton is winning praise for his defense of a young artist.
https://twitter.com/sammyschuerch1/status/342169252515704833
@TwitchyTeam @blakeshelton I was a Blake fan before this, but now I am a genuine "Hardcore" fan after his defense of the young artist…..
— Mind Your Business (@donnywolson) June 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/allieboballie94/status/342168248495771648
After reading @blakeshelton 's rant and standing up for his girl, Holly; i'm an even bigger fan <3
— Courtney ♡♡ (@chartneyy) June 5, 2013
Seeing @blakeshelton standing up for someone he believes in makes him hands down one of my favorite people #whoopsomeass
— Adrienne Picking (@adriennepicking) June 5, 2013