evidence: Fact Check: Blake Shelton Did NOT Cancel $30 Million Project With CMT Over Aldean Video Row -- Story Is From A Satire Site Did Blake Shelton cancel a $30 million project with CMT, saying that "Jason is my friend," in the aftermath of the network pulling Jason Aldean's music video? No, that's not true: This claim originated from a self-described satirical website aimed at trolling conservatives. The website that posted the information, The Dunning-Kruger Times, has a disclaimer that describes itself as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." Christopher Blair, the originator of this website, has a history of trolling using satirical news stories. As of this publication, Blake Shelton has not canceled a $30 million project with Country Music Television and the article appears to be entirely made up.