Blake Shelton’s New Album ‘For Recreational Use Only’ Due In May

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Blake Shelton is back with a new studio album after nearly four years with For Recreational Use Only, his debut for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, due out May 9.

The new project has already produced the top 10 hit single “Texas,” and also includes the brand new track “Let Him In Anyway,” out today (March 14), an emotionally gripping ballad written by Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark and Carson Wallace about a man hoping for divine forgiveness for a lost friend who was just shy of redemption.

“‘Let Him In Anyway’ is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” says Shelton. “Hardy is a co-writer and a friend, and I’ve never heard a song like this before. When I first listened to it, I knew it was something special. It’s an honor to bring it to life, and I’m incredibly proud of the record we made.”

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For Recreational Use Only‘s 12 tracks capture life’s highs and lows with authentic storytelling and raw emotion, and the collection features guest appearances from Gwen Stefani, John Anderson and Shelton’s longtime friend/tourmate Craig Morgan. Songwriters contributing to the new album include Hardy, Charles Kelley, Zach Crowell, David Lee Murphy, the Swon Brothers, Josh Osborne and more.

“It’s been a long time since we had a new album out, and I want to thank the songwriters and musicians who helped bring this record to life,” says Shelton. “Scott [Hendricks] and I have been working on this music for years, and I’m beyond excited to finally share it with the fans.”

For Recreational Use Only Track List:
1. “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” – (Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, Beau Bailey)
2. “Texas” – (Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman)
3. “Hangin’ On” (feat. Gwen Stefani) – (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Greylan James)
4. “Strangers” – (Michael Hardy, Zach Crowell, Jameson Rodgers)
5. “Let Him In Anyway” – (Michael Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark, Carson Wallace)
6. “Heaven Sweet Home” (feat. Craig Morgan) –  (Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Jake Rose)
7. “Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast” – (Craig Wiseman, David Lee Murphy, Lindsay Rimes)
8. “Don’t Mississippi” – (Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Josh Osborne)
9. “All of My Love” – (Colton Swon, Zach Swon)
10. “Cold Can” – (Bobby Pinson, Josh Osborne, Andrew DeRoberts)
11. “The Keys” – (Jay Brunswick, Brock Berryhill, Bobby Pinson)
12. “Years” (feat. John Anderson) – (Pat McLaughlin, John Anderson, David Ferguson, Daniel Auerbach)

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