The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – are excited to announce country music superstar Blake Shelton and three-time GRAMMY winner Gwen Stefani will take center stage live from the iconic 16^th hole at TPC Scottsdale as co-headliners for the 2025 edition of the Concert in the Coliseum presented by Swire Coca-Cola on Saturday, Feb. 1, just two days before WM Phoenix Open tournament week.   Stefani will open the show and take the stage at approximately 5:30 p.m., with Shelton closing it out and starting at approximately 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets for this special kickoff to WM Phoenix Open week will go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at www.WMPhoenixOpen.com.  The Concert in the Coliseum is a 21-and-over event.  The concert will once again take place on a massive stage that will be built in the middle of the 16^th hole strictly for this special Saturday night show.  Venue gates will open at 3:30 p.m.

“The Concert in the Coliseum has quickly become a signature moment of ‘The People’s Open’ and this year’s headliners bring something truly special,” said Matt Mooney, Tournament Chairman of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. “Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are two powerhouse artists spanning multiple genres. We are thrilled to welcome them to the stage at the iconic 16th hole as they create an unforgettable night to kick off WM Phoenix Open week.”

Shelton has spent more than two decades as one of country music’s most recognized ambassadors, delivering chart-topping hits and reaching audiences across multiple genres. With an impressive career that includes 29 No. 1 singles, nearly 15 million album sales, and more than 12.5 billion streams globally, Shelton has solidified his place in country music history. His accolades include six ACM Awards, three AMAs, 10 CMA Awards, 11 CMT Awards, and six People’s Choice Awards, among many others.

Shelton most recently topped the radio and streaming charts with Post Malone with their smash hit “Pour Me A Drink.” Shelton has a busy tour schedule in 2025 with his “Live In Las Vegas” Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. His “Friends And Heroes” Tour will Kick off February 27 in Lexington, KY, and feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter & Trace Adkins with very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.

Stefani is a three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist who has achieved worldwide success as a singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multi-platinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning her numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award. Known for hits like “Hollaback Girl,” “Rich Girl,” and “The Sweet Escape,” she’s sold over 60 million units globally. Her latest solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, featuring the powerful single “Used to Love You.”

Stefani’s illustrious career began as the lead vocalist of No Doubt, a ska-punk band that rose to global fame with their 1995 album Tragic Kingdom. The album, featuring hits like “Just a Girl” and “Don’t Speak,” sold over 16 million copies worldwide and earned two Grammy nominations, cementing Stefani’s status as a breakout star in the 1990s.

This November, Stefani is set to release her fifth studio album, Bouquet, featuring singles like “Somebody Else’s” and “Swallow My Tears.” In addition to her music, Stefani is celebrated as a style icon and the visionary behind her fashion line, L.A.M.B., and beauty brand, GXVE. Currently, she continues to mentor new talent as a coach on the Emmy®-winning series The Voice. She continues to influence both music and fashion, leaving a lasting impression on pop culture.

This is the fourth year The Thunderbirds have hosted this unique concert inside one of sport’s most recognized settings.  Last year featured global star Post Malone and rising country music artist Ernest, 2023 featured Maroon 5 and Walker Hayes, while the first ever Concert in the Coliseum in 2022 was headlined by Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion.