Blake Shelton’s new single “Texas” takes him back to where he got started, literally. The lost love song is a nod to George Strait, but also his own beginnings.
If you recall, Shelton’s first hit was “Austin,” as in Austin, Texas. That song reached No. 1 on airplay charts in August 2001 and spent an astonishing five weeks there. Similar success would be one heck of a way to begin a partnership with his new record label, BBR Music Group.
- “Texas” is Shelton’s next radio single, released on Friday (Nov. 15).
- This is his first radio release since “No Body” peaked just inside the Top 20 in 2023.
- Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman wrote “Texas.” Scott Hendricks returns to producE
- Fans noticed his cowboy look on the song’s album cover. On Instagram, Carson Daly — host of The Voice and friend to Shelton — said, “You look like a real man for once.”The lyrics to “Texas” are below and you’ll find the George Strait reference at the chorus. A press release describes a man left to mourn a free-spirited woman who’s likely moved to Texas. It doesn’t end happily however, a la “Austin” 23 years ago.
While it’s been two years since Shelton released new music, he’s been hot on the radio lately. “Pour Me a Drink” with Post Malone spent three weeks at No. 1 last month. Talking to Taste of Country Nights, he admitted that spending time with Post Malone gave him the kick in the shorts he needed to start recording again
