Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Release Riveting Duet Cover Of A Timeless Song By The Judds

Aug 23, 2023

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide that may be troubling for some readers.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are one of Hollywood's most adorable couples that pull at fans’ heartstrings with their love story and all they have achieved together. Shelton has made a name for himself as a country music icon. The country singer's success in "The Voice" as a coach has also given him recognition and fame. Stefani, a pop singer, has released multiple songs and has been a coach on the same mainstream talent show. 

The music power couple teamed up several times for duets in the past, and both of their August 2023 Instagram posts proved that the couple showed off their iconic musical collaborations yet again. This time, Shelton and Stefani came together to do a cover of one of The Judds' songs.

Many country music groups have been created over the years, but one of the few that has greatly impacted the music industry is The Judds. Naomi Judd teamed up with her daughter, Wynonna Judd, to form the musical duo The Judds. Naomi was a talented singer, songwriter, and performer. Her works, alongside her daughter's, were iconic.

Naomi was born on Jan. 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Se went through several challenges in life, even from a young age. The talented singer gave birth to her first daughter, Wynonna, in 1964 at the age of 18 years. In 1968, Naomi welcomed her second daughter, Ashley. Naomi was married to Michael Ciminella then, but the former couple divorced. Naomi then raised her two daughters by herself as a single mother.

Even with the challenges she faced in her early life, Naomi was able to follow her passion and make a name for herself in the music and entertainment sphere. 

The Judds released six studio albums between 1983 and 1991. Their music quickly became fan favorites among country music lovers. Some of their songs, such as "Mama He's Crazy," "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)," "Love Can Build a Bridge," and many others, have won scores of awards. Their exceptional music received various recognition and awards, including five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association Awards. In addition, in 2021, The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

However, The Judds' career came to a halt at the start of the 1990s when Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. The disease is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. Although Naomi wrapped up her career in music, she still made waves in the entertainment industry. 

The music icon appeared in several TV shows, and she was also a judge on "Can You Duet?" in 2008. Naomi passed away on April 30, 2022, but her legacy continues to live on among fellow stars like Shelton and Stefani.  

Shelton and Stefani's romance began in 2015 when they were both coaches on NBC's "The Voice." Over the years, the couple have shown their affection for each other. In October 2020, Shelton proposed to the pop singer and the adorable couple got married in July 2021 at Shelton's Oklahoma ranch. 

The country singer is not only a husband to the Orange County native but also a stepfather to Stefani's three sons. Stefani shares her sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo, with her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale. 

Shelton and Stefani often share sweet posts about themselves, and the love they have for each other transcends into their posts. The couple also supports their various music and have done some songs together.

The couple's love and care for each other was evident in their latest collaboration for The Judds’ tribute album. Shelton and Stefani's love shone in their cover of "Love Is Alive," which is part of an album in honor of the iconic mother-daughter musical duo, “A Tribute to The Judds.” 

Stefani's amazing vocals took the lead in the latest cover while Shelton joined her to harmonize the chorus. In unity, they sang: "Love is alive / And at our breakfast table / Every day of the week / Love is alive / And it grows every day and night / Even in our sleep."

According to a press release, producer Brent Maher reproduced the track and helped retain the song's classic country charm. A Tribute to The Judds’s release date was set to Oct. 27, 2023, on BMG in honor of Naomi and Wynonna Judd’s 40th anniversary as a musical duo. 

Naomi Judd died by suicide in 2022 at the age of 76. The late singer battled with mental illness for many years. On Stefani's Instagram post about the release of the song, she captioned:

"Love is Alive" with @blakesheltonis available everywhere today 💜 recording this song by @thejuddsofficial was such an honor and an incredible opportunity- we hope u enjoy :) gx"

Shelton also shared the release of the song to his Instagram and captioned it: 

"Thrilled to be part of this tribute album with @gwenstefani. @thejuddsofficial are one of the greatest country acts of our lifetime and 80’s country music is my favorite decade... I’ve been singing these songs for as long as I can remember. Listen to our version of 'Love Is Alive' out now off the forthcoming album 'A Tribute To The Judds.' Link in bio."

Details of the classic tribute album were also posted on @thejuddsofficial Instagram page.

Isn't it amazing that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani collaborated on this musical tribute? What do you think of the single? Let us know, and be sure to pass this on to other Shelton and Stefani fans.

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