You can feel the love onBlake SheltonandGwen Stefani’s latest single.
Themusic power coupleteamed up to cover The Judds' ”Love Is Alive” for an upcoming album in honor of the iconic mother-daughter country duo,A Tribute to The Judds.
The pop star, 53, and country star, 47, honor the original song off The Judds' 1984 hit albumWhy Not Meon their version of the track, while still giving it their own pop-country twist. Stefani’s stunning vocals take the lead, while her husband joins her to harmonize on the heartwarming chorus, uniting to sing, “Love is alive / And at our breakfast table / Every day of the week / Love is alive / And it grows everyday and night / Even in our sleep.”
The song was also able to retain its classic country charm, thanks to producer Brent Maher who reproduced the track, according to a press release.
The Judds in February 1991.Paul Natkin/Getty
Paul Natkin/Getty
A Tribute to The Juddsis due Oct. 27 on BMG in honor ofWynonnaandNaomi Judd’s 40th anniversary as a musical duo. “Love Is Alive” marks the first single off the upcoming compilation.
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Stefani and Shelton both shared statements in a press release about getting the opportunity to pay tribute to the late country singer and her daughter’s work together.
Wynonna and Naomi Judd in April 2022.Jason Kempin/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty
“I have always admired The Judds and I am so thrilled to be part of this album,” the “Hollaback Girl” singer shared. “‘Love Is Alive’ is an iconic track and performing the song with Blake is a perfect way to honor their timeless discography.”
Shelton said, “The Judds are one of the greatest country acts of our lifetime. ’80s country music is my favorite decade, and I’ve been singing Judd songs for as long as I can remember.”
“‘Love Is Alive’ was on their first album, and we wanted to stick pretty close to the original version and Gwen just nails the vocal. We’re thrilled to be part of this tribute album,” the country hitmaker added.
Shelton and Stefani, who recentlycelebrated their second wedding anniversaryand fell in love seven years ago when they met working together onThe Voice, have collaborated on music in the past.
They shared theirfirst duet together, “Go Ahead and Break My Heart,” in 2016. Then in 2018, Stefani enlisted her husbandfor her holiday albumon the seasonal number, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.”
In 2020, theyshared their biggest song to datewith “Nobody But You,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Their collaboration“Happy Anywhere”also dropped later that year and also reached No. 1.
Over the years, the pair have been vocal about supporting each other’s careers and have shared sweet insights into their relationship.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal
Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal
When the pop singer released her first solo single in two years in June — “True Babe” — herhusband took to Instagramto express just how proud he was.
“My wife put out a new song today.. you know… THE GWEN STEFANI!!!!!!! Go listen people!!!! It’s a hit,” Sheltonwrote alongside a photoof the single artwork.
Later in August, Stefani promoted the track in which she sings, “We’re from two different worlds / But you can still call me your pretty girl, pretty girl,” with acute video of her and her husband.
On TikTok, sheshared a clip of themcaptioned, “When you’re with a guy from Oklahoma who rides tractors and you’re from Orange County but it just works.”
source: people.com
