Gwen Stefani’s son is taking an unexpected page from Blake Shelton’s life

Gwen Stefani’s son Zuma Rossdale appears to be taking inspiration from an unexpected source: Blake Shelton’s country world.

The 17-year-old recently caught fans’ attention after showing support for Shelton at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where the singer performed a cover of ‘The Gambler’ in tribute to songwriter Don Schlitz.

Videos shared online showed Zuma singing and clapping along from the audience, while younger brother Apollo, 12, was also spotted warmly greeting Shelton after his performance.

The moment offered another glimpse into Shelton’s close bond with Stefani’s children, whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale.

But the ACM appearance is only part of a growing pattern.

Over the past year, Zuma has increasingly stepped into Shelton’s country music world, making appearances at the singer’s Ole Red venue in Oklahoma and even joining him on stage.

Rossdale has also spoken openly about his son’s changing musical tastes.

Reflecting on Zuma’s growing interest in country music, the Bush frontman joked that his son had caught “the country bug”, adding: “I have no idea where he gets that from,” in what many saw as a playful nod to Shelton.

The shift may surprise some fans given Stefani’s pop and ska roots with No Doubt, but Zuma’s musical interests appear to be heading in a different direction.

Stefani was not at the ACM Awards, though she is currently performing with No Doubt during the band’s Las Vegas residency.

For fans, the latest family moment only added to growing signs that Shelton’s country influence may be rubbing off on Stefani’s son.