Blake Shelton has opened up about his family life in a rare interview, and it was bittersweet.MORE: Blake Shelton weighs in on being a stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three childrenThe country singer was chatting to Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, where he discussed being a stepfather to Gwen Stefani's three sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.During the chat, the award-winning star remembered his beloved late brother, Richie, who tragically passed away at the age of 24 in a car crash in 1990.VIDEO: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani share rare insight into family lifeBlake mentioned Richie as he was talking about how his father raised his little brother as his own, something that he has mirrored when taking on the role of a stepparent.MORE: Gwen Stefani fans can't believe their eyes with stunning childhood photosMORE: Gwen Stefani shares incredible new video as she teases exciting announcement"He took Richie on and raised him from the time he was one year old, and my brother never thought of my dad as anything other than his dad," the singer said of his late brother.
Blake Shelton reflected on his late brother in a heartwarming interview "The example that my dad set for me was that [child] was not even a consideration [in a romantic partnership].
You got three boys? Awesome! My dad did it. My dad raised me. I could do this. I didn't know what I was signing up for, but I was all about signing up for it.
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