Blake Shelton has confirmed the heartbreaking loss of his father — and the words he chose left fans in tears. “He wasn’t just my dad… he was my hero,” the country star admitted, his voice breaking as photos showed him clutching a framed picture with red, tearful eyes. Friends say Gwen Stefani and family have been by his side, while fellow artists and fans flood social media with love. Nashville is shaken, but those close to Blake hint there’s more behind his grief — a final message from his father that may change everything. What did his dad leave behind?