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Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s 15-year-old son Zuma is embracing his country music passion, following in the footsteps of his stepdad Blake Shelton.
On Monday, Zuma took the stage at Shelton’s Ole Red bar in Oklahoma for his first public country performance. In heartwarming fan footage, the “God’s Country” singer can be seen personally introducing his stepson to an enthusiastic crowd and helping adjust his microphones before the performance.
Dressed in authentic country attire – complete with cowboy hat, jeans and boots – the teenager showcased his musical talents while seated on a stool with guitar in hand. Shelton, 48, watched proudly from nearby as Zuma delivered an impressive rendition of Zach Bryan’s “Oklahoma Smokeshow.”
The performance quickly generated buzz on social media, with audience members sharing clips that garnered enthusiastic responses. “Oh my god he’s so good???” one viewer commented on X, while another praised the teen’s “incredible” vocal abilities.
This musical debut comes just one year after Zuma’s older brother Kingston, 18, similarly impressed audiences at Shelton’s venue. Kingston performed in casual attire – a baggy Carhartt tee and jeans – and concluded his set with heartfelt gratitude: “Love you guys, thank you for being here! Thank you, it means everything to me, really. I hope you guys had a great night. Enjoy yourselves!”
The Rossdale brothers – Kingston (born 2006), Zuma (2008), and Apollo (2014) – have been part of Shelton’s life since he began dating their mother following her 2015 split from Rossdale. Stefani, 54, and Rossdale, 58, finalized their divorce in 2016, by which time the No Doubt frontwoman had already found love with her fellow “Voice” coach. Shelton and Stefani tied the knot in July 2021.
In an April interview with Entertainment Tonight, Shelton expressed how helping raise Stefani’s sons has given him “a different kind of self-worth.” He shared his commitment to teaching them about country culture, from music appreciation to experiencing life on his Oklahoma ranch.
Interestingly, when speaking to Us Weekly in May, Rossdale acknowledged Zuma’s “country bug” with good-natured humor, admitting he had “no idea where he got it.” The Bush frontman joked, “That’s the last thing I want to hear in my house, really, to be honest… That’s how much I love him. I will support him making any music. Even the blues.”