Before marrying and then divorcing Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton was married to fellow Oklahoma native Kaynette Williams (also known as Kaynette Gern) from November 17, 2003 until their split in 2006. Blake later married his current wife Gwen Stefani in July of 2021.
Although their marriage wasn’t in the spotlight like his later relationships, Kaynette played a crucial role in Shelton’s early career and personal life. Watch this video for a visual guide to Blake’s first two marriages and learn more about Kaynette below…
Blake Shelton’s First Two Marriages [Video]
Blake’s third marriage and current wife is Gwen Stefani. The pair met on The Voice TV show and dated for six years before getting married on July 3, 2021 on their ranch in Oklahoma.
Blake Shelton and Kaynette Williams tied the knot on November 17, 2003, in a small, intimate ceremony in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. At that time, Shelton’s career was taking off, with his self-titled debut album already earning hits like “Austin.” Their marriage, however, faced challenges that ultimately led to its end.
Get to know more about the first Mrs. Shelton below!
12 Kaynette Williams Facts
1) When Shelton and Williams ended their three year marriage – she claimed that the country singer was “guilty of inappropriate marital conduct.”
2) Though a friend’s Ebay account, Kaynette attempted to sell off her size 6 Demetrios wedding gown at a starting price of $700. No bids were made on the item.
3) Before Blake hit it big, Kaynette was his road manager when he first started out his country music career in Nashville.
4) After splitting from Blake, Kaynette left Nashville to return to Oklahoma. She then left for Kansas once Blake and Miranda moved to a neighboring Oklahoma town.
5) Kaynette Williams is an award-winning elementary school teacher.
6) She is now married to rodeo champion Cody Joe Scheck— the world record holder for steer roping.
7) During their intimate wedding ceremony, Blake sang Conway Twitty’s “Julia” to his bride.
8) Blake was only 15-years-old and she was just out of high school when they met for the first time in their hometown of Ada, Oklahoma.
9) Shelton once compared the pain of his first divorce to losing his older brother Richie in a car accident.
10) Kaynette Williams has gone by multiple names over the years— Kaynette Gern, Kaynette Shelton, and Kaynette Scheck.
11) Kaynette was born on February 20, 1973. She is currently 51-years-old.
12) Kaynette’s zodiac sign is Pisces.
Blake Shelton and Kaynette Williams’ relationship is a reminder of where Shelton started. Kaynette was the person who stood beside him before he was a country superstar, supporting him during his climb to fame. Their story is one of young love, ambition, and the challenges that come with chasing dreams in the public eye.
Though their marriage ended years ago, Kaynette Williams’ influence on Shelton’s early career cannot be denied. She was there before the platinum records, before “The Voice,” and before the Hollywood romances. Their relationship may have ended, but it was a significant part of Blake Shelton’s life, shaping the artist and person he would become.
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