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For Recreational Use Only

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For Recreational Use Only
Studio album by
Blake Shelton
ReleasedMay 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)
GenreCountry
LabelWheelhouse Records
Blake Shelton chronology
Body Language
(2021) 		For Recreational Use Only
(2025)
Singles from For Recreational Use Only
  1. "Texas"
    Released: November 15, 2024[1]
  2. "Stay Country or Die Tryin'"
    Released: May 19, 2025
  3. "Let Him In Anyway"
    Released: March 2025 (promotional)[2]

For Recreational Use Only is the thirteenth studio album by the American country singer Blake Shelton, it was released on May 9, 2025.

Background

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Blake Shelton started writing the album's songs after the success of his collaboration "Pour Me a Drink" with rapper Post Malone, according to Shelton, the success of the collaboration "lit a fire under" Shelton.[3]

Release and promotion

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The first commercial single from For Promotional Use Only was "Texas", which was released on November 15, 2024, and was a minor hit, peaking at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] the second commercial single, "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" was released on April 11, 2025.[5] The third single, "Let Him In Anyway", was a promotional single. According to American Songwriter, Gwen Stefani loves the song.[6]

Reception

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The American newspaper The Washington Post stated that it is a "fitting declaration for both his latest project and the current state of his career"[7]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Stay Country or Die Tryin'"Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, Beau Bailey3:41
2."Texas"Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman2:49
3."Hangin' On" (featuring Gwen Stefani)Ellis, Charles Kelley, Greylan James3:26
4."Strangers"Michael Hardy, Zach Crowell, Jameson Rodgers3:21
5."Let Him In Anyway"Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark, Carson Wallace3:17
6."Heaven Sweet Home" (featuring Craig Morgan)Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Jake Rose3:41
7."Life's Been Coming Too Fast"Craig Wiseman, David Lee Murphy, Lindsay Rimes3:10
8."Don't Mississippi"Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Josh Osborne3:07
9."All of My Love"Colton Swon, Zach Swon3:39
10."Cold Can"Bobby Pinson, Osborne, Andrew DeRoberts3:06
11."The Keys"Jay Brunswick, Brock Berryhill, Pinson2:51
12."Years" (featuring John Anderson)Pat McLaughlin, Anderson, David Ferguson, Daniel Auerbach3:48

Writer credits:[8]

References

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  1. ^ Kaufman, Gil. "Blake Shelton Prepping 'Texas' Single: 'It Feels Really Important To Me'". billboard.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  2. ^ Phelan, Chris (April 7, 2025). "Blake Shelton's New Project Is Unlike Anything He's Done: "I Absolutely Was Honored"". NBC. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Blake Shelton Was Burnt Out After The Voice. Then This Unexpected Celebrity 'Lit a Fire Under' Him (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  4. ^ "Blake Shelton Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference KFDI was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Watts, Cindy (March 21, 2025). "Blake Shelton's Deeply Emotional New Song Triggers Label Executive's Heart Attack (Exclusive)". American Songwriter. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  7. ^ Sherman, Maria (May 9, 2025). "Music Review: Blake Shelton returns to his roots with 'For Recreational Use Only'". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  8. ^ Daykin, James (March 14, 2025). "Blake Shelton announces new album 'For Recreational Use Only'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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