Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s son Zuma made his country music debut Monday night at his stepfather Blake Shelton’s bar, Ole Red, in Oklahoma.
The talented 15-year-old performs Zach Bryan’s 2022 song Oklahoma Smokeshow to a packed house after Shelton, 48, warmly welcomed him to the stage.
In a video captured by a fan and shared on Xthe God’s Country hitmaker proudly introduced Zuma, who walked over to a stool to loud cheers and applause.
Although he chose to perform solo, Shelton carefully adjusted Zuma’s microphone to ensure optimal acoustics for the audience.
Shelton looked pleased as he sat on the other side of the stage, watching his stepson sing and play guitar with confidence.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s son Zuma made his country music debut Monday night at his stepfather Blake Shelton’s bar, Ole Red, in Oklahoma
Like Shelton, Zuma wore a cowboy hat and jeans.
Stefani was in the audience when her son showed off his impressive singing skills, which earned him a lot of praise on social media.
“Zuma sounds awesome! And Blake is grinning from ear to ear!” cheered one X-user.
Another wrote: ‘Oh my god!!! I’m so impressed! He’s got “it”! A natural! Go Zuma!’
“He’s amazing! He’s got the Stefani genes + Blake’s influence,” raved a third.
“His voice is perfect for country music!” added a fourth.
Others asked Shelton and Zuma to sing a duet next.
Last year, Zuma’s older brother Kingston, now 18, made a surprise appearance at Shelton’s Ole Red bar.
The talented 15-year-old sang Zach Bryan’s Oklahoma Smokeshow to a packed house after Shelton, 48, warmly welcomed him to the stage
In a video captured by a fan and shared on X, the God’s Country hitmaker proudly introduced Zuma, who received loud cheers and applause as he walked over to a stool
Besides Zuma and Kingston, Stefani also has a 10-year-old son named Apollo with her ex-husband, whom she divorced in 2015.
Shelton has spoken widely over the years about the close bond he has with his stepchildren.
“I enjoy it immensely, I won’t deny that. I don’t take it so seriously that I don’t enjoy this time, because I really do. … I can’t imagine my life without these kids now,” he told KFROG listeners in February 2021.
In April, he said becoming a stepfather had changed him “in every way possible.”
‘I learned quickly, not because anything happened, but just because I read the room, you really… [to think]”I have to take a step back,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “When people say it’s not about you anymore when you have a kid… I think if you do it right, it’s not about you anymore. That’s true.”
Shelton pictured (L-R) Kingston Rossdale, wife Gwen Stefani, Apollo Rossdale and Zuma in October 2023
Shelton also said he enjoys teaching them things, “whether it’s music” or “literally getting out there and getting their hands in the dirt or being on the ranch and seeing the animals.”
In December 2022, he spoke about taking a step back in his career to focus on his family.
“If I were to give up my career now, the only thing I risk regretting is missing out on more important things in life. For now, that’s our children. This isn’t about me anymore and it never will be,” he said. People.
“Even though I’m a stepparent, I take that role very seriously. The kids see me as a very important person in their lives,” the Grammy nominee continued.[When they ask,] “Why isn’t Blake here?” I take that to heart. I’ve made enough money, but you can’t buy back your time. I don’t want any regrets.”