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Gwen Stefani: Blake Shelton Judds Tribute Cover Marks A First

Gwen Stefani is expanding her country music reach with another duet with husband Blake Shelton, but this time, it’s on the new tribute album to The Judds, called A Tribute…

Gwen Stefani in a sparkling jacket and Blake Shelton in a black blazer
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Gwen Stefani is expanding her country music reach with another duet with husband Blake Shelton, but this time, it's on the new tribute album to The Judds, called A Tribute to the Judds, which will be available on October 27. The song is the Judds's classic "Love Is Alive," and Blake does something he's never done before working with his wife.

Gwen said in a video clip she posted on her Instagram about the new collaboration, "Hi, it's me. I'm at Henson Studios. I'm here with Scott Hendricks; he is a legend. I've worked with him before. I've been lucky enough to do some stuff with Blake, and Blake and I are doing it together."

She continued, "It's pretty exciting. It's the first time Blake's ever gonna sing harmony on a lead that I am doing. It's just been beyond a dream come true to be able to do it. Whenever you do a cover, you always feel like there's no way to compete with the original. I mean, there is absolutely no way. It's such an honor."

Gwen captioned the post on Instagram, "'Love is Alive' with @blakeshelton is available everywhere. Recording this song by @thejuddsofficial was such an honor and an incredible opportunity- we hope u enjoy :) gx"

A Tribute to the Judds Track List:

1. "Girls Night Out" – Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Jennifer Nettles, Gabby Barrett
2. "Mama He's Crazy' – Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton
3. "Why Not Me" – Megan Moroney
4. "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" – Cody Johnson (Feat. Sonya Isaacs)
5. "Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain" – Ashley McBryde and Shelly Fairchild
6. "Young Love (Strong Love)" – Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson
7. "Have Mercy" – LeAnn Rimes
8. "Love Is Alive" – Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
9. "Had a Dream (For the Heart)" – Wendy Moten and O.N.E The Duo
10. "I Know Where I'm Going" – Barnett, Lynne & West
11. "Let Me Tell You About Love" – Carl Perkins and Raul Malo
12. "John Deere Tractor" – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Molly Tuttle
13. "Cry Myself to Sleep" – Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood
14. "Love Can Build a Bridge" – Jelly Roll, K. Michelle and The Fisk Jubilee Singers

Meanwhile, Shelton posted a sweet message to Stefani on her 54th birthday yesterday (10/3).

He wrote on his Instagram, along with a sweet black and white photo of the couple, "Happy Birthday to my favorite all-time person ever born in any time period in the history of mankind!!!!! I love you @gwenstefani!!!!!!!!!!"

Of all the country music couples, it's hard to beat the love between Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani who gush over each other in every interview and whose duet "Nobody But You" is climbing the charts and is one of the most romantic songs out there today.

The couple have been together for several years now and so we take a look at the all things Blake and Gwen!

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.


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Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani attend the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.


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Gwen Stefani (L) and Blake Shelton attend the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.


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Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani perform onstage during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


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Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani attend Glamour Women of the Year 2016 Dinner at Paley on November 14, 2016 in Hollywood, California.


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Gwen Stefani (L) and recording artist/TV personality Blake Shelton, winner of the Favorite Album award for 'If I'm Honest' and Favorite Male Country Artist award, pose backstage at the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.


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Kingston Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale, and Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale attend STX Films World Premiere of "UglyDolls" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend "Bennett's War" Los Angeles Premiere at Warner Bros. Studios on August 13, 2019 in Burbank, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the 2019 E! People's Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on November 10, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.


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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California.


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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton rehearse onstage for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton pose in the audience during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.


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Gwen Stefani (L) and Blake Shelton attend the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.


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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.