VIDEO: Blake Shelton Compares Himself to Justin Bieber in SNL Opening Monologue

Blake Shelton served as host and musical guest on this week episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE which aired Jan. 24 on NBC. Shelton is the first country star to appear on SNL in its 40th anniversary season, and the first host to pull double duty. Below, check out his opening monologue in which he claims to be the Justin Bieber of Country Music!

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