Blake Shelton, fresh from the success of his No. 1 country hit “Texas” and his twelfth studio album For Recreational Use Only, recently opened up about a significant evolution in his spiritual life—one he attributes largely to the influence of his wife, Gwen Stefani.
In an intimate interview with Kelleigh Bannen on Apple Music’s Today’s Country Radio, Shelton reflected on how his approach to faith has grown deeper and more intentional over the years. “I would say that [it] comes from Gwen’s influence,” he shared. “I’ve learned so much from her, and she’s really the person who’s helped me get in touch with my faith and get serious about it.”
Shelton’s career has long included faith-inspired songs, from his Grammy-nominated cover of Dave Barnes’ “God Gave Me You” to his 2016 single “Savior’s Shadow.” But as he enters his 40s, his spirituality has moved beyond the occasional mention or symbolic gesture at award shows.
“It’s not just something that you say at an award show in those moments, like get real about it,” Shelton explained. He praised Stefani’s vibrant faith, which influences him daily: “She reminds me to think about it all day long when you’re around her. Everything she sees, she sees God in it. It’s really special to be around her because her faith is alive.”
Stefani’s own faith journey is well known. Raised Catholic, she has been open about her spirituality, which recently included promoting the prayer and meditation app Hallow. Their relationship’s milestone moments—like waiting to marry until the Catholic Church annulled her previous marriage to Gavin Rossdale—reflect Stefani’s deep commitment to her beliefs.
Shelton concluded with admiration for his wife’s passion: “She’s so happy about it. She loves to share it to anybody who will listen. It’s incredible to be around her.”
As Blake Shelton’s music career continues to flourish, his spiritual journey—nurtured by his partnership with Gwen Stefani—adds a profound new dimension to his life, demonstrating how love can deepen not only personal bonds but also faith and purpose.
