Gwen Stefani’s Son Kingston Makes Surprise Stage Debut at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red in Emotional Family Performance

Blake Shelton made a surprise appearance at his Ole Red venue in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, on a lively Friday evening, where fans expected a casual acoustic set—but ended up witnessing a family milestone. Alongside his wife, Gwen Stefani, Blake teased a debut performance on social media. That “mystery artist” turned out to be none other than Gwen’s eldest son, 17-year-old Kingston Rossdale, stepping into the spotlight for the very first time.

Earlier that day, Blake hinted at something special. “Ok y’all, here’s the deal,” he posted. “7:30pm this Friday I’m doing a 30-minute acoustic set, then handing the mic over to someone making their VERY FIRST public performance. See you at the @OleRed Tishomingo Doghouse! You never know who else might show up…” The anticipation was real, but few could’ve predicted that Kingston would make his musical debut that night.

Music clearly runs deep in Kingston’s blood. His father, Gavin Rossdale, is best known as the frontman of the iconic rock band Bush. With both parents immersed in music, it’s no surprise that Kingston would inherit a love for performing. In fact, Gavin once coached a season of *The Voice* in the UK—adding a neat bit of full-circle trivia to this musical family moment.

As Blake wrapped up his acoustic set, he turned to Kingston with a proud grin and brought him center stage. They shared a warm hug before Kingston picked up the mic. Blake, ever the entertainer, joked to the crowd afterward, “I’m not gonna let him close the show—I’m still in competition mode! How the hell do you follow that?” His good-natured teasing only added to the special atmosphere.

After Kingston’s well-received set, Gwen Stefani emerged to roaring applause. She took the mic and delivered an emotional performance of her No Doubt hit “Don’t Speak.” Moments later, Blake joined her for a heartfelt duet of their popular country collaborations “Happy Anywhere” and “Nobody But You,” giving fans a rare glimpse into their shared musical chemistry on a hometown stage.

Before Kingston’s set, Blake gave him a warm, public endorsement, telling the audience, “This guy’s an artist—he’s the real deal.” Kingston proceeded to perform a full set, heavily influenced by alternative rock, clearly echoing his father’s sound. Songs like “Alone,” “That’s Still the Plan,” and a cover of “Strawberry Fields Forever” left no doubt that the young performer has genuine talent and potential to build on his legacy.

Kingston is the oldest of Gwen’s three sons. She also shares 14-year-old Zuma and 9-year-old Apollo with Gavin Rossdale. Following her divorce in 2015, Gwen began a new chapter with Blake Shelton, and the two tied the knot in 2021 after falling in love while working together as coaches on *The Voice.*

Blake, meanwhile, recently completed his final season as a coach on *The Voice*—having appeared in all 22 seasons as the last remaining original coach. Gwen is set to return to the series this fall, marking her first season coaching without her husband by her side. With Kingston now stepping into the limelight too, it seems the family’s musical legacy is just getting started.