Country superstar Blake Shelton and pop icon Gwen Stefani are one of the most beloved celebrity couples, and their relationship took a deeply emotional turn when Blake wrote a song specifically for Gwen. Titled “We Can Reach the Stars,” the song was first performed as part of Blake’s wedding vows when the couple got married on July 3, 2021.
This isn’t just a romantic gesture—it’s a heartfelt, personal expression of love captured through music.
The Story Behind “We Can Reach the Stars”
Rather than reading traditional vows at their wedding ceremony, Blake Shelton surprised Gwen Stefani with an original song. He wanted something deeply personal, written from the heart, and unique to their relationship. So he collaborated with songwriter Craig Wiseman to create something special.
In an interview, Blake said:
“I didn’t want to just say my vows, I wanted to write something that would be meaningful forever—and only for her.”
The result was “We Can Reach the Stars,” a moving ballad that Blake first performed for Gwen on their wedding day. The song was later officially released on November 5, 2021, as part of the deluxe edition of his album Body Language.
What Makes the Song So Special?
The lyrics speak about love, trust, resilience, and the belief that two people can overcome anything if they’re together. The message perfectly reflects Blake and Gwen’s real-life journey—meeting after difficult divorces, slowly building trust, and falling in love when they least expected it.
The song also marks a rare moment where a country artist shares such raw emotion through music tied directly to a personal life event. It’s not just a love song—it’s Blake’s real vow in musical form.
Where Can You Listen to the Song?
Click below to listen to “We Can Reach the Stars”:
It’s available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and part of the Body Language Deluxe album.
A Quick Look at Their Love Story
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani met in 2014 as coaches on the TV show The Voice. Both were going through divorces at the time—Blake from Miranda Lambert, and Gwen from Gavin Rossdale. They leaned on each other for support, and friendship soon turned into love.
They went public with their relationship in 2015, got engaged in October 2020, and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on Blake’s ranch in Oklahoma in July 2021. The wedding was officiated by The Voice host Carson Daly.
Final Thoughts
“We Can Reach the Stars” is more than just a song. It’s a testament to real love, written by a husband for his wife, filled with honest emotion and vulnerability. It proves that even tough country stars like Blake Shelton have a soft, poetic side when it comes to true love.
If you haven’t heard it yet, give it a listen—you just might believe in love all over again.
