Blake Shelton Notches Biggest Radio Add Day Of His Career
Pictured (L–R): BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville General Manager Peter Strickland, BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld, Blake Shelton, BMG Americas President Jon Loba and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville EVP JoJamie Hahr. Photo: Kevin Grace
Country star Blake Shelton has notched the biggest radio add day of his career with his latest single, “Texas,” via Wheelhouse Records.
Tallying over 149 first-week Mediabase stations (156 overall), the track marks his debut release with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, whom he signed with in September. The label’s team surprised Shelton with a celebration for the milestone event yesterday (Nov. 18).
Released to streaming services last Friday (Nov. 15), “Texas” amassed high numbers across all platforms. Produced by Shelton’s longtime producer Scott Hendricks and written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman, the tune describes a man stranded in the dust of a carefree woman who has no idea where she’s headed, though he figures she’s somewhere in Texas.
“I moved to Nashville the month after I graduated from high school to sing country music and, hopefully, get to hear one of my songs on the radio,” shares Shelton. “After all these years, it’s still exciting. Thanks to fans for listening and coming out to shows. I can’t wait to play ‘Texas’ live!”
Additionally, he plans to perform “Texas” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tomorrow (Nov. 20).
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