Early Life and Education of Blake Shelton: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 28, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Blake Shelton. A timeline of key moments.

Blake Shelton is a prominent American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to fame in 2001 with his debut single "Austin," which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks. His self-titled debut album, also featuring two additional top 20 hits, achieved Platinum certification, solidifying his early success in the country music scene.

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1990: Blake Shelton's brother dies in car crash

In 1990, Blake Shelton's brother, Richie, died in a car crash when Blake was 14 years old.

2005: Blake Shelton meets Miranda Lambert

In 2005, Blake Shelton met Miranda Lambert at the CMT's 100 Greatest Duets Concert.

May 9, 2010: Blake Shelton proposes to Miranda Lambert

On May 9, 2010, after dating for four years, Blake Shelton proposed to Miranda Lambert.

May 14, 2011: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert get married

On May 14, 2011, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were married in Boerne, Texas.

January 17, 2012: Blake Shelton's father dies

On January 17, 2012, Blake Shelton's father, Dick, died in Oklahoma at the age of 71, following a period of declining health.

July 20, 2015: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert announce their divorce

On July 20, 2015, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert announced their divorce, which was finalized later the same day.

2015: Blake Shelton starts dating Gwen Stefani

In late 2015, Blake Shelton started dating his colleague from The Voice, Gwen Stefani, after bonding over their divorces during the ninth season of The Voice.

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June 6, 2017: Blake Shelton and Robin Meade revealed to be fourth cousins

On June 6, 2017, HLN aired a special called Our Journeys Home, in which Blake Shelton and HLN Morning Express host Robin Meade were revealed to be fourth cousins.

October 12, 2019: Blake Shelton officiates Trace Adkins' wedding

On October 12, 2019, Blake Shelton officiated at the wedding of Trace Adkins and Canadian actress Victoria Pratt in New Orleans, Louisiana.

January 2020: Blake Shelton speaks about love with Gwen Stefani

In a January 2020 interview with Gayle King, Blake Shelton said about Gwen Stefani: "You think you know what love is, and for me, I didn't until she came into my life."

October 27, 2020: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announce their engagement

On October 27, 2020, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced their engagement after dating for five years.

July 3, 2021: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani get married

On July 3, 2021, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani married in a chapel on his property in Oklahoma.

March 2022: Blake Shelton talks about being a stepfather

In March 2022, Blake Shelton spoke positively about his role as a stepfather in an interview, stating he has fallen in love with Gwen Stefani's children.