Heading Down the Aisle
Shelton and Lambert managed to hold on through the difficulties of their extremely busy, long-distance relationship. However, they were facing much more than just distance. The ever-present demands and pressures of their individual careers were also affecting their relationship.
Before they headed down the aisle, they struggled with finding time for each other and they even considered ending their relationship at different times. But they pressed on and put in the work to make it work. They really loved each other and prioritized perseverance over giving up. Finally, in 2011, they married at a ceremony in Texas.
Mutual Inspiration
In 2008, the country music power couple did their first joint tour. In an interview with "Redbook," Shelton confessed to watching Lambert on stage every night and learning from her. Lambert, on her part, said they pushed and inspired each other to be better.
It seemed to be a perfect relationship as the two were inspired and encouraged by each other. Their relationship also inspired their large fanbase, but as both country singers were on cloud nine, they again had more obstacles to overcome.
Staying on Schedule
As the inseparable couple’s careers were becoming more demanding, it soon became harder to even spend time together as their schedules were so full.
Tours, interviews, recording sessions all began to take their toll on the couple’s alone time. It was even rumored that Lambert would sometimes have to check BlakeShelton.com to see where he was just to keep up with his schedule!
The End of a Duo
Unfortunately, the struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the intense pressures of being professionals in the music industry followed them into their marriage. In a 2011 interview with "Behind the Music", Lambert spoke about their trials of being apart and that as wonderful as their love story was, it was far from being a fairy tale.
Lambert and Shelton spent time together on their ranch in Oklahoma but still did not get the quality time that they wanted to have. Practically living separate lives, the two could no longer keep up their relationship. Sadly, the couple finally decided to split.
Never Saw It Coming
After ten years of being in each other’s lives and four years of marriage, Lambert and Shelton said goodbye. "Entertainment Tonight" disclosed that the couple stated that "This is not the future we envisioned and it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately.”
This also came as a blow to fans who looked at the couple as an idealistic match in the country music world. Lambert and Shelton requested that fans be respectful of their privacy as they navigated their now separate lives. Since then, the two have shared more about the ending of their relationship.