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Blake Shelton is heading back to his country roots in a big way.
The country superstar just announced the release of his latest single, “Texas,” marking his first new song in two years.
It’s a song filled with the heartache, wanderlust, and cowboy swagger that Shelton fans have come to love, and it releases on Friday, Nov. 15.
Let’s dive into what makes “Texas” special and why this song could be a major milestone in Shelton’s career.
“Texas” is more than just a song title for Shelton; it’s a powerful callback to his very first hit, “Austin.”
In August 2001, Shelton burst onto the country scene with the heartfelt ballad, which spent an impressive five weeks at No. 1 on the airplay charts.
“Austin” told the story of a missed connection and left an indelible mark on fans, putting Shelton on the map as a country music mainstay.
Now, 23 years later, Shelton is returning to that theme with “Texas,” which promises to capture similar elements of longing and reflection.
But this time, the story has evolved. According to a press release, “Texas” tells the tale of a man left to mourn the loss of a free-spirited woman who may have moved on — to Texas, of course.
Unlike “Austin,” there’s no indication that this one ends on a happy note, making it a more mature, possibly bittersweet counterpart to his debut single.
For this latest release, Shelton gathered a talented group of songwriters who are known for their work in the country music scene.
Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, and Lalo Guzman co-wrote “Texas,” ensuring that Shelton’s return would have the heartfelt storytelling and twang fans expect.
The song is produced by Scott Hendricks, who has been a longtime collaborator of Shelton’s and knows exactly how to craft a radio hit with Shelton’s vocals and style.
This release also marks Shelton’s first single under his new record label, BBR Music Group.
With “Texas” as the first project under this partnership, both Shelton and his new team are hoping for chart-topping success similar to “Austin.”
The timing could not be better as Shelton transitions into a new era of his career.
Alongside the song release, Shelton plans to drop a music video for “Texas” on Nov. 15, which will give fans a visual taste of his new era.
On the song’s album cover, Shelton sports a rugged, cowboy-inspired look that’s drawn attention from fans.
Carson Daly, longtime friend and host of The Voice, couldn’t resist poking fun at Shelton’s new look on Instagram, joking, “You look like a real man for once.”
Fans quickly embraced Shelton’s return to his cowboy aesthetic, adding to the excitement around the song’s debut.
Though the lyrics to “Texas” haven’t been released, the song is said to pay homage to George Strait, the King of Country.
Strait’s music often embodies a romanticized view of Texas life and loves lost, so it’s likely Shelton’s lyrics will reflect those themes in their own way.
The story reportedly centers around a man who’s left to remember a spirited woman who might have moved on for good.
Fans are eager to see if the song has any subtle callbacks to Strait’s classic lyrics or themes.
Shelton is pulling out all the stops to promote his new single. After “Texas” hits radio stations on Nov. 15, he’s headed to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Nov. 20 for a performance of the song.
This will be his first late-night TV performance in a while, and it’s bound to give “Texas” a big boost.
Shelton’s return to TV comes just as his last single, “Pour Me a Drink” with Post Malone, is still getting airplay.
That collaboration was a huge success, reaching No. 1 on the charts for three weeks straight last month.
With that recent momentum, Shelton is poised to make an even bigger impact with “Texas.”
So far, Shelton hasn’t hinted at whether “Texas” is part of a larger album or just a standalone single.
For now, fans are waiting eagerly to see if this song will signal a new chapter for Shelton’s music.
After all, it’s been a couple of years since his last major release, and with a new label behind him, an album announcement could be just around the corner.
“Texas” is more than a new song — it’s a reunion with Blake Shelton’s beginnings, where he first connected with fans through his stories of love and loss.
With top-notch songwriting, the return of a cowboy aesthetic, and a storyline that feels like a sequel to his debut, Shelton’s “Texas” is sure to resonate with fans old and new alike.
Album Title | Release Date | Notable Singles | Chart Position |
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Blake Shelton | July 31, 2001 | Austin, All Over Me | #3 US Country |
The Dreamer | February 4, 2003 | The Baby, Heavy Liftin’ | #8 US Country |
Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill | October 26, 2004 | Some Beach, Goodbye Time | #3 US Country |
Pure BS | May 1, 2007 | Don’t Make Me, The More I Drink | #2 US Country |
Startin’ Fires | November 18, 2008 | She Wouldn’t Be Gone, I’ll Just Hold On | #8 US Country |
Red River Blue | July 12, 2011 | Honey Bee, God Gave Me You, Drink on It | #1 US Country, #1 US Billboard 200 |
Based on a True Story… | March 26, 2013 | Boys ‘Round Here, Mine Would Be You | #1 US Country, #3 US Billboard 200 |
Bringing Back the Sunshine | September 30, 2014 | Neon Light, Sangria | #1 US Country, #1 US Billboard 200 |
If I’m Honest | May 20, 2016 | Came Here to Forget, A Guy with a Girl | #1 US Country, #3 US Billboard 200 |
Texoma Shore | November 3, 2017 | I’ll Name the Dogs, I Lived It | #1 US Country |
Fully Loaded: God’s Country | December 13, 2019 | God’s Country, Hell Right, Nobody But You | #1 US Country, #2 US Billboard 200 |
Body Language | May 21, 2021 | Happy Anywhere, Minimum Wage | #1 US Country, #18 US Billboard 200 |
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