The early 2000s were incredible for Stefani. She was the stunning lead singer for the band No Doubt, with a handful of hits that everyone was listening to. But as No Doubt released a greatest-hits album in 2003, Stefani also started working on some personal projects too.
Her personal projects then morphed into a several-year hiatus from the band. But it was a good break for Stefani, as her own songs quickly turned into a multi-platinum album.
The Ending and the Beginning
As two hot, young country music stars, Shelton and Lambert were already in the tabloids frequently. However, now the tabloids were wondering if their relationship began before Shelton’s separation from Kaynette Williams.
Though there was chemistry between the two when they first met, they denied that anything romantic started before Shelton and Williams separated in 2006. When Shelton’s divorce was finalized, then their relationship really picked up speed! Now, while Shelton was hitting it off with Lambert, what was Gwen Stefani doing?
First Impressions
While there may have been chemistry when they met, Shelton was already married to Kaynette Williams at the time. So, what was the married man thinking when he was Miranda’s partner back in 2005?
Shelton talked all about it on a special episode of "Behind the Music: Miranda Lambert". He confessed that he has never experienced anything like it. He was very much aware of both the fact he was married and the fact that he shouldn't be having such strong feelings for someone other than his wife.
A Duet and a Solo
Stefani was reveling in her solo career as her debut solo album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." (L.A.M.B.) was released in 2004. Fans went wild over the album; the lyrics, the beats, and the tracklist were a major hit.
Interestingly enough, while Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were singing their duet on stage in 2005, Stefani simultaneously set out on her first solo tour (called the Harajuku Lovers Tour).
Her Latest Release
Yet, there was another exciting, new project Stefani was working on. Things were going great with her solo career and with her husband Gavin Rossdale (also a musician) and now she had a baby on the way.
In 2006, Stefani and Rossdale welcomed their first child together, a son, Kingston Rossdale. While Stefani was riding high on life’s joys, Shelton’s life was also taking off in new ways.