Biography
Kaynette Francis Gern (born February 20, 1973), professionally known as Kaynette Williams, is an American television personality, teacher, talent manager, and businesswoman.
She came to the spotlight as the first wife of famous American singer Blake Shelton.
Before their divorce, they were married for three years. Kaynette Williams’ ex-husband, Blake Shelton, is also a singer and has had success in the country music scene.
Blake Shelton’s ex-wife
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| Full name: | Kaynette Francis Gern |
| Stage name: | Kaynette Williams |
| Born: | February 20, 1973 (age 51) |
| Place of birth: | Ada, Jesse, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.67 meters |
| Parents: | Kay Kast-Gern, Fred Gern Sr. |
| Siblings: | Orpha Gern, Roggie Gern |
| Husband • Spouse: | Blake Shelton (married 2003–2006), Cody Joe Scheck (married 2015) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Teacher • TV Personality |
| Net worth: | $500,000 – $900,000 |
Early life and education
Kaynette Williams was born on February 20, 1973 in Ada, Oklahoma, United States. She grew up with her two siblings, Orpha Gern and Roggie Gern, and was born to Kay Kast-Gern (mother) and Fred Gern Sr. (father) in Ada, Oklahoma, United States.
Kaynette Williams developed a deep love and passion for music from a young age. She even tried to pursue a career in music, but her efforts were unsuccessful. She eventually went on to teach arithmetic in elementary schools.
Many sources believe that it was her father, Fred Gern Sr., a television news anchor, who inspired her to pursue a career in television. A private university recruited her mother, Kay Kast-Gern. She was raised in a well-off family and never struggled financially.
Kaynette Williams started a dual degree after high school and completed both Finance and Humanities. She was also interested in fashion design but chose not to pursue it due to lack of time.
Career
Kaynette Williams primarily works as an event host, which gives her exposure to the entertainment industry. This is especially true since she has been dating Blake Shelton for a while and he has recently made strides in the music industry.
A country music singer, television personality, and songwriter, Blake Shelton rose to fame in 2001 with the release of the single Austin, the first track from his self-titled debut album, which topped the Hot Country Songs list for five months.
His first album went platinum and inspired other artists to chart. He also released other records over the next few years, including The Dreamer and Blake Shelton’s Bar & Grill, both of which were certified gold and platinum, respectively.
His sixth studio album, Red River Blue, was the result of his efforts on extended plays such as All About Tonight and Hillbilly Bone. Three more recordings, Based on a True Story, Bringing Back the Sunshine and If I’m Honest, were released over the next four years.
Blake Shelton currently holds the record for most consecutive number-one singles on Country Airplay, with 17 of his 24 chart-topping hits (out of a total of 33) being consecutive. He has received seven Grammy Award nominations throughout his career.
Blake Shelton is a famous television personality in addition to being a musician, he has been a judge on The Voice, a reality singing competition show, since its inception. He was the winner of six of the show’s 15 seasons.
Personal life
Blake Shelton and Kaynette Williams reportedly started dating after Blake Shelton graduated from high school; both are from the same hometown of Ada.
After years of courtship, the couple held a private wedding ceremony in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in 2003. After their marriage, she began to help her husband more by taking a more supportive role in his musical activities.
But after three years, the couple decided to divorce; they had no children. After the divorce proceedings were finalized, she made a public statement in which she accused her ex-husband of marital misconduct.
He began dating Miranda Lambert, a musician he met at a 100 Greatest Duets concert, a year before they broke up. Their relationship developed as a result of their collaboration on several projects. He then married Miranda Lambert in 2011.
After her divorce, Kaynette Williams moved on with her life and no longer worked as a presenter; last we heard of her, she was a math teacher at an elementary school.
She also started dating Cody Joe Scheck, who holds the world record in the rodeo bull-baiting event. In addition to their relationship, she is an advocate for women’s rights and has worked with several groups to address issues affecting girls in society. She also enjoys reading and believes in her passion for it. Her sexual orientation has been the subject of rumors, but she has denied them.
Although her ex-husband also moved on with his life and caused more controversy after his divorce from Miranda Lambert in 2015, there was not much attention or coverage about her after the split.
He was rumored to have started dating The Voice judge Gwen Stefani, and a few months later, it was confirmed that they were dating. These incidents represent the same issues that plagued his first relationship.
Kaynette Williams is currently married to rodeo champion Cody Joe Scheck. After splitting from Blake Shelton, Kaynette Williams did not remarry until 2015. According to Kaynette Williams’ mother, Kay Kast-Gern, Kaynette Williams and her current husband, a mutual friend and new husband, Cody Joe Scheck.
Net worth
Kaynette Williams’ cumulative net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $900,000.
The money largely comes from a divorce settlement with ex-husband Blake Shelton, who is said to have a net worth of $60 million.
Success in other careers further adds to Kaynette Williams’ net worth.
