Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were once seen as the ultimate power couple in country music. Their romance began in 2005, and after years of dating, they got engaged in 2010 and married the following year. Their union was highly publicized, and fans were enchanted by their shared love for music and down-to-earth charm. However, behind the scenes, things weren’t as perfect as they appeared. Throughout their marriage, there were whispers of tension, differing goals, and even rumors of infidelity. After four years of marriage, the couple shocked the public by announcing their divorce in July 2015, stating that they were heartbroken that they couldn’t make the future they had envisioned together work.
Shortly after the split, Blake Shelton found companionship with fellow Voice coach Gwen Stefani. She too had recently gone through a divorce from musician Gavin Rossdale. Their blossoming relationship quickly grabbed headlines, and naturally, many wondered how Miranda felt about her ex-husband’s new romance. While some fans speculated Miranda might have been blindsided, others pointed to signs that perhaps she had sensed the bond between Blake and Gwen before the official breakup.
During their time together on The Voice, Blake and Gwen had shared an undeniable chemistry. It wasn’t long before rumors swirled suggesting that Blake and Gwen may have become emotionally involved prior to his separation from Miranda. Both Blake and Miranda, however, denied any accusations of cheating. In fact, reports also suggested that a major strain in Blake and Miranda’s marriage stemmed from differing views on starting a family—Blake wanted children, while Miranda valued her independence and wasn’t ready to take that step.
Adding to the tension were rumors that Blake suspected Miranda of being involved with someone else. Although these claims were never confirmed, it was clear that there was growing strain in the relationship. As many marriages do, theirs faced a combination of emotional, professional, and personal pressures that eventually became too much to reconcile.
Sources close to Miranda shared that she had long suspected a growing connection between Blake and Gwen, even before the official divorce announcement. While she wasn’t shocked by their eventual relationship, she did reportedly believe the connection had been forming for quite some time—longer than either party had admitted publicly. Miranda had noticed the flirtation between Blake and Gwen during their time working together, and while she wasn’t necessarily caught off guard, the confirmation of their relationship still stung.
By 2017, reports indicated that some bitterness remained between Blake and Miranda. Miranda, in particular, was said to be deeply hurt by how quickly Blake went public with Gwen. It wasn’t just about the relationship—it was the speed and visibility of it all that made the wound harder to process. She had expected a period of reflection or space, but instead, Blake’s new romance was splashed across headlines, leaving little room for Miranda to quietly heal.
Despite these early difficulties, Miranda eventually gained perspective and chose a more peaceful approach. While she might have been upset initially, over time she has made peace with the situation. Importantly, Miranda does not harbor resentment toward Gwen. On the contrary, the two women reportedly respect each other’s musical talents and careers. Miranda has expressed admiration for Gwen as an artist, and Gwen has done the same in return. Instead of engaging in drama or rivalry, both women have shown grace, focusing on their own happiness and careers.
Since her split from Blake, Miranda has also moved on and found love again. In 2019, she married Brendan McLoughlin, a former NYPD officer, and their relationship appears to be strong and grounded. Miranda often shares moments from their life together and seems genuinely happy. She’s emphasized that her main focus is on living a joyful life filled with love, music, and peace.
In the end, both Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have taken separate paths that led them to new love and contentment. While their past relationship was filled with challenges, it was also a formative chapter in both of their lives. Today, Miranda chooses not to dwell on what went wrong, but rather to celebrate where she is now. There’s no ill will toward Gwen, no lingering bitterness—just a quiet acknowledgment that life moves forward, and sometimes, the best thing you can do is wish everyone well and keep building your own happiness.
