Oct 20, 2015 08:40 AM EDT
Blake Shelton Sues Tabloid Over Rehab Story

Blake Shelton has sued a tabloid for defamation.

On Monday, Blake Shelton has officially filed a lawsuit against the tabloid magazine, In Touch Weekly, over its released article in Late September. It claimed that the country singer had a drinking problem that contributed to his divorce from ex-wife, Miranda Lambert and that he was headed for rehab, AP reported.

The defamation lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and Shelton is said to be seeking more than $1 million for the damages.

The magazine published a story in late September that alleged Shelton has had a drinking problem, which contributed to his failed marriage. It goes on further claiming that the singer cheated on his wife before the split. It also labeled Shelton as having "hit rock bottom."

"To be clear: Mr. Shelton has not hit rock bottom," the lawsuit reads. It accused the magazine of releasing the story without reaching out to the singer's team before publishing the news.

 "Blake Shelton has had enough," according to the legal papers filed. "Mr. Shelton is not in rehab and has no plans to go to rehab."

The lawsuit said Shelton has sought a retraction of the story. But has received no action from the magazine. In addition to the monetary damages, the country singer is also seeking an injunction that would prevent In Touch from repeating any of the said allegations in their story.

Meanwhile, Blake Shelton and his estrange wife Miranda Lambert are reportedly reuniting soon. The estrange couple is said to be performing at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, where they will reunite for the first time since the split, as per Us Magazine.

Among of the scheduled performers are Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Hank Williams Jr., Kacey Musgraves. The show will be hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Prailey.

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