Blake Sheltonis ready to expand his one-man band.In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, the country star, 46, jokes that before he leavesThe Voice, he wants to “create a band” with his fellow season 23 coachesNiall Horan,KellyClarkson andChance the Rapper."[We’ll] call it Different Directions," Shelton says, nodding at Horan’s former bandOne Direction. “Take it, and run off the show.“Season 23 is the first for new coaches Horan and Chance, both 29....

Photo: Gwen Stefani/Instagram Blake SheltonandGwen Stefanitake Easter Sunday seriously! “hoppy#Easterfrom me + the easter blakey 🐰🐰🐰gx,' Stefani captioned the video, which she hilariously set to a kids' song spelling out the word, “Bunny.” Stefani also shared selfies of her and Shelton in the suit on her Instagram Story, including one she embellished with an Easter-themed tag reading, “He is risen.” Gwen Stefani/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday....

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Blake SheltonandGwen Stefaniare quickly approaching their one-year wedding anniversary, but they’re still in newlywed bliss. During arecent chat with PEOPLEfor his “Helmet of Heroes” collaboration with IndyCar driver Jimmie Johnson, the country star, 45, raved about married life with the No Doubt frontwoman, 52, calling it “incredible.” “I wish everybody could have a chance to meet and talk toGwen Stefaniat some point in their life because you’ll just be a better person for it, is the only way I know to say it,” Shelton said....

Blake Sheltonis showering girlfriendGwen Stefaniwith nothing but love on her milestone 50th birthday. On Thursday, the country star paid tribute to the No Doubt singer with a sweet message on Twitter. “Happy Birthday @gwenstefani!!!! I love you so much it’s actually stupid… And possibly illegal in the state of California,” Shelton wrote. Next month, Shelton, 43, and Stefani will celebrate another milestone: their four-year anniversary of dating. The pair first met on the set ofThe Voicein 2014, and seven months later — after both of their respective divorces (Shelton from fellow country starMiranda Lambertand Stefani fromGavin Rossdale) — they sparked up a romance....

Blake Sheltonhad one very special way of saying “I do” toGwen Stefani.While co-hosting theTODAYshow Tuesday,Carson Dalyopened up about attending the couple’s weekend wedding — which heofficiated— and how the pair expressed their love for one another through their vows.Explaining that he told Shelton, 45, and Stefani, 51, months before their wedding that they should write their own vows for the ceremony, Daly, 48, said the couple was initially “reluctant” to do so before they later agreed....

Blake Shelton; Bryce Leatherwood; Rowan Grace; Brayden Lape; Bodie.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty, Dave Bjerke/NBC via Getty (4) TeamBlake Sheltonis making sure their beloved coach has a memorable penultimate season onThe Voice. Since the country superstar will be taking a step back from coaching the NBC singing competition series after next season, his contestants Bryce Leatherwood, Rowan Grace, Brayden Lape and Bodie say they “absolutely” want to do everything they can to take home a record ninth winning title for him....

John LegendisPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, and he’s already gotten some advice about the new accolade from his colleague and friend,Blake Shelton,who held the title in 2017. During the 2019CMA Awardson Wednesday, Shelton, 43, took a moment backstage to share the advice he gave Legend, 40, about taking on the reins of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive. “I’m the one thatbroke the news to him onThe Voiceas a former sexy guy,”Shelton toldEntertainment Tonightat the 53rd annual CMAs....

Blake Sheltonreally can’t complain.On June 6, the country croonercelebrated the openingof his new restaurant and barOle Red Nashville, which joins his existing location in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. And though girlfriendGwen Stefaniwasn’t able to make it out to the festivities, she’s yet another reason he’s pinching himself these days.“I wouldn’t change one thing about my life right now,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday.“I’m happy,” he adds. “Sometimes happiness can seem like fleeting moments, but this one has been staying in the same lane for a long time....

Blake Sheltonis head over boots in love withGwen Stefani. A source close to the newlywed couple tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story that the country star, 45, “wanted” theirJuly 3 weddingon his Tishomingo, Oklahoma, ranch “to be perfect” for the No Doubt rocker, 51. “His love for her is so deep,” says the source. “Having the wedding at home was a way for their families — and Gwen — to be as comfortable as possible....

The Voice’sWendy Moten and Manny Keith are giving all the reasons to keep the faith. In a sneak peek of Monday night’s Battle Rounds episode — shared exclusively with PEOPLE — the two teamBlake Sheltonartists brought down the house with their powerful duet ofSting’s"If I Ever Lose My Faith In You." After the performance, coachAriana Grandeaddressed Keith, 31, first and said, “From the moment you walked out, your energy was so amazing....

01of 16Family TimeBlake Sheltonis officially a bonus dad! The country singer wedGwen Stefaniin July 2021. She shares sonsKingston James McGregor, 14,Zuma Nesta Rock, 12, andApollo Bowie Flynn, 7, with ex Gavin Rossdale. 01of 16 Family Time Blake Sheltonis officially a bonus dad! The country singer wedGwen Stefaniin July 2021. She shares sonsKingston James McGregor, 14,Zuma Nesta Rock, 12, andApollo Bowie Flynn, 7, with ex Gavin Rossdale. 02of 16Better TogetherGwen Stefani/InstagramBefore asking Stefani to marry him, a source told PEOPLE that heasked his future stepsons for approval....

John Legendis shaking things up atTheVoice. The “All of Me” singeris replacing coachJennifer Hudsonand joiningKelly Clarksonand veteran coachesAdam LevineandBlake Sheltonfor season 16 of NBC’s hit reality singing competition series—and he’s ready to rumble. In a hilarious promo shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the returning coaches aren’ttooconcerned aboutthe show’s newest additiondespite his manyintimidating achievements. “What are you guys worried about?” Levine asks Shelton and Clarkson. “I mean, John’s an Emmy winner, a Grammy, Oscar, Tony — it’s a lot,” says Clarkson....

Blake Shelton; Brothers Osborne; Carly Pearce.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Jason Kempin/Getty Frazer Harrison/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Jason Kempin/Getty The first-everPeople’s Choice Country Awardsare proving to be a star-studded affair. On Wednesday, NBC and Peacock unveiled the complete list of presenters for the inaugural awards show, set to air live via NBC and Peacock on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Jason Kempin/Getty; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty...