Blake Shelton Sees Gwen Stefani’s Faith as a Source of Joy, Comparing Her to Dolly Parton

Gwen Stefani’s Vibrant Faith Stands Out

Blake Shelton isn’t shy about telling people how much his wife, Gwen Stefani, has changed his outlook on life—and apparently, his spirituality too. In a raw conversation on Apple Music Country with Kelleigh Bannen, Shelton opened up about how Stefani’s faith is quite literally contagious. He drew bold lines between the kind of uplifting spirituality Stefani radiates and what you’d see from country legends like Dolly Parton or Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman. Shelton says Stefani’s energy and positivity aren’t just personality quirks—they’re rooted deeply in her Christianity.

He described Stefani’s approach to faith as ‘alive and incredible,’ a pretty strong endorsement from a guy known for his down-to-earth honesty. What really struck him is how Stefani’s beliefs aren’t tucked away for special occasions. Whether she’s having a tough day or a great one, Shelton says she just can’t help but shine light and happiness around her.

What’s interesting is how Shelton didn’t just stop at praising Gwen. He also admired the lasting optimism of Kimberly Schlapman—the performer from Little Big Town, whose smile, he says, never falters. Pair that with Dolly Parton’s well-known devotion and you get a clear picture: faith, at least for these women, is something that goes with them everywhere—onstage, at home, wherever.

Faith at the Heart of Shelton and Stefani’s Marriage

The Gwen and Blake story has always been a bit surprising—after all, you’ve got a pop-punk star and a dyed-in-the-wool country boy. They could’ve just chalked up their differences to “opposites attract,” but their real bond, according to both of them, is in their shared values and religious outlook.

Stefani has often talked about the power of including a “third party” in marriage—not another human, but God. She says their partnership relies on faith, and it’s the best marriage advice she’s ever been given. This isn’t just talk for publicity’s sake either. Shelton says watching Stefani’s sincere spirituality helped him move past what he called “surface” expressions of faith. Her way of sharing joy and gratitude for life has rubbed off on him. Instead of just paying lip service to church and tradition, he feels renewed and much more meaningfully connected to his beliefs now.

It’s not only a spiritual influence, either. Shelley happily shared that his wife has taken on country traditions with real enthusiasm, from farm chores to horseback riding. Their life together is proof that when two people invest in mutual spiritual growth, it can actually make the day-to-day stuff easier and the relationship stronger.

If you’re wondering whether all this faith talk is just for show, take a look at their daily life and public conversations. Both Blake and Gwen are open about praying together, letting their beliefs shape decisions, and being unapologetically vocal about what anchors them. And for Blake, seeing Gwen’s ‘alive and incredible’ faith right alongside industry icons like Dolly Parton is more than a compliment—it’s become a source of inspiration in his own household.