‘Don’t let me twist in the wind’: Blake Shelton Relies on Gwen Stefani to Keep Him Grounded in Career Decisions

Country music icon Blake Shelton, 48, recently opened up about his career, creative process, and the essential role his wife, Gwen Stefani, plays in keeping him grounded. During a candid interview on SiriusXM’s Highway Mornings with Cody Alan, Shelton revealed how Stefani helps him stay true to himself in both his personal and professional life.

Shelton and Stefani, who tied the knot in 2021, have collaborated on several musical projects despite their seemingly different genres—Shelton with his country roots and Stefani with her ska/pop influences. Their unique blend has brought harmony to both their relationship and their music.

“There’s always going to be something with Gwen if I can talk her into it,” Shelton said. “We love making records together. I don’t know how many we’ve done now, but it’s quite a few. We love working together. It’s fun, because it’s weird, you know? Because it’s Gwen Stefani and a country guy. It works, it seems like. It works for us anyway.”

Surprisingly, the couple shares overlapping musical tastes outside their primary genres. Shelton explained, “As she and I started getting to know each other back in the day, it wasn’t as ‘two different worlds’ as you would think. She’s a California girl, I’m an Oklahoma guy—that’s painfully obvious. But musically, we’ve kind of always been on the same page.”

He continued, “We have our things. I’m pretty… I wouldn’t say traditional country. Whatever umbrella you would put me under in country music. Then she’s the ska/pop thing, you know? But as far as the stuff we drive around and listen to, it’s kind of always been the same stuff.”

Shelton shared that he often seeks Stefani’s honest feedback on his work, including his latest song, Texas, which she praised. However, he relies on her for more than just compliments, expecting her to call him out if his career direction falters, per Whiskey Riff.

“At this point, for the two of us, our conversations about new music we make, we can’t just enjoy it,” Shelton said. “It’s like, ‘Hey listen to me. If I start… when this isn’t cool anymore, you have to be the one to tell me. Don’t let me twist in the wind.’”

He emphasized the importance of having Stefani as a reality check, particularly in an industry where artists often lack honest criticism. “In this business, how many times have you seen it where it’s like, ‘Someone needs to tell so-and-so that they look like a dumb a** right now?’”

With Stefani’s unwavering support and shared passion for music, Shelton remains committed to creating authentic and meaningful work for himself and his fans.