🤠 Blake Shelton Says Gwen Stefani’s Friendship with Faith Hill Is Like “Dolly-Level Country Sisterhood” 🎤💞

 

In a recent interview, country superstar Blake Shelton couldn’t help but gush—not just about his wife Gwen Stefani, but about the unlikely but undeniable friendship she’s built with country music icon Faith Hill.

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And his description? Nothing short of historic.

“It’s like watching Dolly and Loretta all over again,” Shelton said with a grin.

“There’s this spark between them—mutual respect, tons of laughter, and the kind of bond that feels bigger than music.

Gwen Stefani, known for her pop-punk roots and glittery stage presence, might not be the first name you’d expect to hear in a conversation about country sisterhood.

But over the past few years, since her relationship—and later marriage—to Shelton, Gwen has steadily become more integrated into the country music scene.

And along the way, she’s found a kindred spirit in Faith Hill.

According to insiders, the two hit it off at a private industry event in Nashville last year.

Blake Shelton Compares Gwen Stefani's Relationship with Faith to Dolly  Parton

“Gwen was nervous,” one source revealed.

“She respects Faith immensely and wasn’t sure how she’d be received as someone from outside the country world.

But Faith welcomed her with open arms—and they’ve been tight ever since.

Their bond goes beyond music.

Shelton says the two women share a love of family, deep faith, and a no-nonsense approach to fame.

“They talk about everything—from raising kids to dealing with the pressure of the spotlight.

It’s not just a music connection.It’s personal.

What makes this friendship so unique, Shelton says, is how naturally it mirrors the iconic Dolly Parton–Loretta Lynn relationship, a decades-long sisterhood rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a love for storytelling.

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“Dolly and Loretta supported each other when it wasn’t common for women in music to do that,” Shelton explained.

“What Gwen and Faith have—it’s got that same magic.

That same strength.

Fans have noticed, too.

The pair were seen laughing side-by-side at the CMA Awards, and Gwen has been spotted more frequently at Nashville gatherings, often sitting with Faith or trading inside jokes that speak to their growing closeness.

“They just click,” one Nashville insider said.

Faith Hill, who’s been largely private in recent years, has reportedly told friends that Gwen brings a fresh perspective and energy to her life—and that their friendship feels “like finding a sister later in life.

And while Gwen hasn’t gone full country with her music just yet, sources say a collaboration may be in the works, with whispers of a duet project or even a surprise appearance on Faith’s rumored comeback album.

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Social media has exploded with support for the duo.

One fan tweeted: “Gwen and Faith are giving modern-day Dolly and Reba vibes—yes please!”
Another wrote: “This is the crossover friendship I never knew I needed.

Women supporting women is everything.

Dolly Parton herself has not commented—but knowing Dolly, she’s probably smiling somewhere with a rhinestone-studded thumbs-up.

For Shelton, the connection means more than just celebrity camaraderie.

“I’ve watched Gwen grow so much since we met,” he said.

“Seeing her bond with Faith—it reminds me that real friendship can happen anywhere, even between a pop star and a country queen.

Whether or not Gwen and Faith take their friendship to the studio remains to be seen, but fans are clearly hungry for more.

And if Blake Shelton’s comparison is any sign, this is more than a cute celeb pairing—it’s a musical sisterhood in the making.

Because in a world where fame fades and trends come and go, a Dolly-level friendship? That’s forever.