Blake Shelton Gifts Carson Daly’s Daughter a Decades-Old Taxidermied Raccoon — and the Internet Can’t Stop Talking.LC
You never quite know what’s going to happen when you visit Blake Shelton’s 1,300-acre Oklahoma ranch, but even by Blake’s standards, this story is next-level. During a family trip, Carson Daly’s daughter stumbled upon a dusty, glass-eyed taxidermy raccoon — a quirky decoration tucked among Blake’s collection of hunting memorabilia and rustic treasures.
“She just fell in love with it,” Daly recalled with a laugh. “She thought it was the funniest, cutest thing she’d ever seen.”
And before Carson could say no, Blake Shelton stepped in like the world’s most enthusiastic gift-giver. “He goes, ‘Well, she’s gotta have it!’” Daly recounted. “Next thing I know, we’re leaving Oklahoma with a stuffed raccoon in the car.”
Now affectionately known as “Raccoony,” the critter has become a permanent fixture in the Daly home — albeit one that keeps guests on edge. “It’s sitting in our living room, and it scares the crap out of everybody,” Carson joked. “You turn a corner, and those little glass eyes are staring right at you.”
For Shelton, it was just another day of Oklahoma hospitality — country style. Known for his down-home humor and generous spirit, the country superstar loves gifting friends unexpected pieces of ranch life, from vintage signs to, apparently, stuffed wildlife.
Fans online can’t get enough of the story, calling it “the most Blake Shelton gift ever.” One commenter joked, “Forget The Voice chair — this is the real trophy from Team Blake.”
Whether it’s a heartfelt gesture or a hilarious prank, one thing’s for sure: Blake Shelton’s got a gift for making memories — and now, one raccoon has the career comeback of a lifetime.
