Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani skipped the 59th CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, sparking fresh speculation about the state of their marriage as one of country music's most recognisable couples remained absent from the industry's biggest night.
The pair, who have long been considered country and pop's crossover power duo, were expected to appear at the annual ceremony but instead stayed home, reigniting online rumours about growing tension between them.
