Blake Shelton has long been known as one of country music’s biggest stars, but his role as a devoted stepdad has won him just as much love—especially from Gwen Stefani and her children. On May 5, Stefani celebrated Shelton’s milestone achievement of scoring his 30th number-one country single with “Texas,” sharing a heartfelt TikTok montage of memorable moments with her husband. The final clip? Pure gold.
In a tender throwback, fans got to see Shelton singing “Old MacDonald” to a baby Apollo, Stefani’s youngest son. The sweet moment captured the Oklahoma rancher’s gentle, playful side—an early glimpse of the stepdad charm that has only grown stronger over the years. It’s clear that these quiet, loving moments helped Stefani fall even more in love with Shelton, who has become not only a country music legend but also a pillar of their blended family.
Stefani’s TikTok caption reflected her pride: she is “so proud” of Shelton and his incredible career milestone, while also honoring the warm family bond they share.
Since that early “Old MacDonald” moment, Shelton’s connection with Apollo—and all of Stefani’s sons—has only deepened. The family’s traditional fishing trips are now cherished adventures that bring everyone closer, with Shelton and the kids equally eager to cast their lines.
In a 2023 interview with Access Hollywood, Shelton opened up about how becoming a stepfather shifted his outlook on life and priorities. “I think being a stepdad has changed my perspective in that I’m not the first person that I think about anymore,” he shared. He described how every decision, big or small, now involves considering the impact on the kids and their schedules.
This deep commitment to family was a major factor in Shelton’s decision to step away from his role as a Coach on The Voice in 2023. “I think the only way for me to really do that right is to step away from being committed to something like The Voice that demands a lot of your time,” he said. “There’s no way around it. If you’re going to do it and do it right, you have to be 150 percent in. And I just feel like those days are behind me for now. I got a more important job.”
That “more important job” is being a loving husband and stepfather—a role Shelton clearly embraces with his whole heart. And if his tender rendition of “Old MacDonald” to baby Apollo is any indication, it’s a role he was born to play.
