Shelton plots music "For Recreational Use Only"

Friday, March 14, 2025 – After nearly four years since his last studio album, Blake Shelton is back with "For Recreational Use Only," via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville on May 9.

Shelton already has released the Top 10 single "Texas."

The album also features special guest appearances from Shelton's wife, Gwen Stefani, John Anderson and longtime friend and tourmate Craig Morgan.

"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," said 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."

The song "Let Him In Anyway," available today. The ballad tells the story of 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," said 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."

Shelton is currently on the road with his Friends & Heroes Tour. Shelton is joined by Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts.

The track list is:
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 (featuring 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 (featuring 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 (featuring John Anderson) - (Pat McLaughlin, John Anderson, David Ferguson, Daniel Auerbach)