Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani: A Love Story for the Ages
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are one of the most popular and beloved couples in the music industry. They have been together for over six years, and recently tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Shelton’s ranch in Oklahoma. But how did their romance blossom from a friendship on The Voice to a fairy-tale wedding? Here is a timeline of their relationship, from the first meeting to the latest milestone here are how the love story of Black Shelton: A Love Story for the Ages
April 2014: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton meet while taping The Voice
The couple met while coaching contestants on The Voice season 7 in April 2014. At the time, both were still with their previous spouses. Stefani was married to rocker Gavin Rossdale, while Shelton was married to fellow country singer Miranda Lambert. They seemed to get along well on the set, but there was no hint of romance yet.
Summer 2015: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton bond over their respective divorces
The co-workers soon turned confidants when they each went through their own respective divorces in the summer of 2015. In July, Shelton and Lambert divorced, and in August, Stefani and Rossdale split. Stefani told Howard Stern in July 2016 that when Shelton revealed his split from Lambert to The Voice team in July 2015, she “went white.” “I was in shock, because I felt like he was exposing me. I just couldn’t even wrap my head around it,” Stefani admitted of the moment Shelton broke the news. “I didn’t want anyone to know what was going on with me … I had this huge weight on me and nobody but my parents and obviously everybody involved knew.”
Then, Stefani started to open up to Shelton about the end of her own marriage. “It was during that time, he came up to my chair … I never saw him look so upset. So then I was like, ‘I gotta talk to you.’” Stefani added it was “unbelievable that God would put us in a position to have each other at that moment, in the same exact moment.” She also noted that she “wasn’t trying to start a relationship,” it just happened.
November 2015: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton begin dating
A source confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE shortly thereafter that the pair started dating. A representative for Shelton also confirmed the romance to PEOPLE, after the duo had everyone talking about their relationship status when they were spotted together over Halloween weekend that year. “Blake and Gwen have begun dating,” said an insider. “They’ve been supporting each other through a difficult time and they’re really happy together.”
“Everyone is thrilled because they’re both incredibly nice people,” added the source.
January 2016: Blake Shelton buys both him and Gwen Stefani horses
Talk about ride or die! Oklahoma native Shelton got horses for Stefani and himself, telling Entertainment Tonight, “Gwen, she loves riding and she loves horses. It’s actually so funny that people are so shocked by that, but … name me one girl on the planet that doesn’t love horses or just think that they are beautiful.”
February 2016: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton make their red carpet debut
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, looking stunning and smitten. Stefani wore a sheer red gown, while Shelton opted for a black suit and tie. They posed for photos, held hands, and gazed into each other’s eyes.
May 2016: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform their duet “Go Ahead and Break My Heart”
The pair took their relationship to the stage, performing their duet “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” on The Voice. The song, which they co-wrote, was about their feelings for each other after their divorces. They sang with passion and emotion, and ended the performance with a hug and a kiss.
October 2016: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate their first anniversary
The couple celebrated their first anniversary with a sweet Instagram post. Stefani shared a photo of them kissing, and wrote, “@blakeshelton #oneyear #cake #cute #love #sweet #celebrate #bestfriend gx.” Shelton also posted a photo of them holding hands, and wrote, “Happy anniversary @gwenstefani!!! I love you so much it’s actually stupid… And possibly illegal in the state of California.”
November 2016: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton spend Thanksgiving together
The couple spent their first Thanksgiving together, along with Stefani’s three sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. They shared photos and videos of their festive day, which included cooking, eating, playing, and singing. They also wore matching camouflage outfits, showing their country side.
December 2016: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate Christmas together
The couple celebrated their first Christmas together, and again, they involved Stefani’s sons. They decorated a tree, baked cookies, wrapped presents, and wore matching pajamas. They also exchanged gifts, with Shelton giving Stefani a horse-themed necklace, and Stefani giving Shelton a custom-made guitar.
February 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the People’s Choice Awards together
The couple attended the People’s Choice Awards together, where Shelton won two awards, for Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Album. He thanked Stefani in his acceptance speech, saying, “Thanks to the hottest date here tonight, Gwen Stefani, who is sitting out there.” He also gave her a shout-out when he performed his song “Every Time I Hear That Song,” which was rumored to be about her.
April 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate Easter together
The couple celebrated Easter together, and once again, they included Stefani’s sons. They dyed eggs, hunted for candy, and wore bunny ears. They also shared a sweet kiss, which Stefani posted on her Instagram story.
May 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the Billboard Music Awards together
The couple attended the Billboard Music Awards together, where Shelton won the award for Top Country Artist. He dedicated his win to Stefani, saying, “I felt like I was the luckiest guy in the room anyway because Gwen is here with me, so I had a good feeling about it.” He also kissed her before going on stage, and she cheered him on from the audience.
June 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate his birthday together
The couple celebrated Shelton’s 41st birthday together, with a surprise party thrown by Stefani. She decorated the place with balloons, banners, and a cake that resembled a guitar. She also gave him a kiss on the cheek, and wrote on Instagram, “I get to kiss on the birthday boy @blakeshelton #happybirthdaycowboy gx.”
July 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton go on a fishing trip together
In this story of Black Shelton: A Love Story for the Ages, the couple went on a fishing trip together, and shared some photos of their catch. Stefani posted a photo of herself holding a large fish, and wrote, “Wow #lake #fishing #fish #oklahoma #summer @blakeshelton thank u for sharing your world gx #nextstopvegas.” Shelton also posted a photo of himself holding a smaller fish, and wrote, “What a catch!!! #Omg #Gx.”
August 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton go to Disneyland together
The couple went to Disneyland together, and brought along Stefani’s sons and niece. They enjoyed the rides, the shows, and the snacks, and wore matching Mickey Mouse ears. They also posed for photos with fans, and looked like they had a blast.
September 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend a wedding together
The couple attended the wedding of Shelton’s hairstylist, Amanda Craig, and her fiancé, Joel Borski, in Nashville. They looked elegant and happy, and danced the night away. They also caught the bouquet and the garter, which are traditionally signs of being the next to get married.
October 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate their second anniversary together
In this story about Black Shelton: A Love Story for the Ages, The couple celebrated their second anniversary together, and shared some sweet messages on social media. Stefani posted a photo of them kissing, and wrote, “Soooooo grateful for this guy @blakeshelton gx #anniversary #2years #love #bestyearever #thankful #blessed.” Shelton also posted a photo of them hugging, and wrote, “Happy 2nd anniversary @gwenstefani!!! I love you more than life itself!!!”
November 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton release their second duet “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”
The couple released their second duet “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”, which was the title track of Stefani’s holiday album. The song, which they co-wrote, was a cheerful and upbeat tune about their love. They also performed it live on several shows, including The Voice, The Tonight Show, and Christmas at Rockefeller Center.
December 2017: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate Christmas together
In the story of Black Shelton: A Love Story for the Ages, the couple celebrated their second Christmas together, and again, they involved Stefani’s sons. They opened presents, played games, and wore matching outfits. They also sang some carols, and cuddled by the fire.
January 2018: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the Grammy Awards together
The couple attended the Grammy Awards together, where Shelton was nominated for Best Country Song for