 |  | | From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor | | | It has been six years since Gwen Stefani's last single. After focusing on No Doubt and her judge duties on TV's 'The Voice,' Stefani is resuming her solo career with a new single 'Baby Don’t Lie’ and an album expected in December. We shine our spotlight on Stefani's music and career this week. | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters: | | | | | While certainly not on a par with "Hollaback Girl," Gwen Stefani's new song "Baby Don't Lie" is a solid return that should easily light up mainstream pop radio playlists. It has been six long years since the last solo single from the No Doubt lead vocalist. During that time the band returned with the disappointing ‘Push and Shove,’ which has failed to reach gold status after two years. However, with the wind of being a coach on ‘The Voice’ at her back, it looks like we will be welcoming solo Gwen Stefani back to the upper reaches of pop charts. READ NOW | | | | | No Doubt emerged nationally in the mid-'90s with a pop style heavily influenced by '80s new wave. After a string of major hit albums and singles, lead vocalist Gwen Stefani released a solo album in 2004 that continued her hitmaking success. Here are the top 10 songs from Stefani and No Doubt. READ NOW | | | | | Gwen Stefani had plans to get married, have children and lead a happy, unassuming family life until the age of 17. At that point her older brother Eric introduced her to the music of classic ska bands and the Los Angeles ska revival. She eagerly joined when he asked her to be part of a band he was forming with friend John Spence. When Spence committed suicide Gwen was suddenly thrust into the role of lead vocalist. READ NOW | | | | | Test your knowledge of all things Stefani with this 10 question quiz. READ NOW | | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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