Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert | Gwen Stephani and Blake Shelton | Source: Getty Images
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert had a short-lived marriage that endured several breakup rumors. Both are now happily married to different partners.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are two of the most known names in the music industry, making it no mystery why they fall in love with each other quickly.
Their passion for music brought them together, although he was still married when he met her. Eventually, their love story crumbled.
Blake Shelton and Kaynette Williams during the 38th Annual CMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House November 9, 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
The two artists first crossed paths in 2005 after being introduced to one another at CMT’s 100 Greatest Duets Concert.
She felt drawn to him early on, but he disregarded her feelings because of his marital status. Similarly, Shelton fell in love with the “Drunk” songstress upon meeting.
THE START OF THEIR LOVE STORY
In a later interview, Lambert said she knew Shelton was married and even saw his wedding photo on Country Weekly. She added:
“I knew better, like, this is off-limits. My parents are private investigators, for God’s sake. I’ve seen this my whole life – affairs. Of all people to know better, I know better than this.”
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert during the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards’ Artist of the Decade at the MGM Grand on April 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Still, she couldn’t deny the “inevitable chemistry” they had upon meeting. A year later, Shelton divorced his wife, Kaynette Williams, and pursued a relationship with Lambert.
In 2010, Shelton proposed to Lambert but did so while honoring her father. The “God’s Country” artist called Lambert’s father and asked for his blessing before popping the question on May 9, presenting a diamond and platinum ring that he chose himself.
“We’ve been together five years, so he knew exactly what I wanted, but it’s so much more perfect than I could have picked myself,” Lambert said. The proposal...
