Moments after Blake Shelton finished performing “Let Him In Anyway” at CMA Fest 2026, the crowd responded with a wave of applause that echoed through Nissan Stadium. The heartfelt ballad had left fans listening in near silence before erupting in appreciation as the final note faded

Blake Shelton is on his way to another hit as his latest single ‘Let Him In Anyway’ climbs into the Top 30 at Country radio in the US.

The song has experienced a 30% increase in streaming, which has contributed to its rise. Written by Michael Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark and Carson Wallace, ‘Let Him In Anyway’ is taken from Shelton’s latest album ‘For Recreational Use Only’. It has become one of the superstar’s most personally meaningful recordings.

“If you can hear this song and it doesn’t punch you in the gut and break your heart, you probably need to be examined in other ways,” Shelton said.

“I just wanted this song to have a platform and a way to be heard. That’s what I love about our writers in Nashville and what I love about country music in general. Great songs come out of this town every day, and every now and then you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one. I think this is one of those songs.”

The song’s impact extends beyond radio, with fans quickly connecting with the official music video, further fuelling the track’s growing success across streaming and digital platforms. The momentum for ‘Let Him In Anyway’ comes on the heels of Shelton’s performance at CMA Fest earlier this month. Fans who weren’t able to attend the Nashville event can catch the performance when “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” airs Thursday 25th June at 8/7c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

“I love coming to CMA Fest and everything I get to do here, but the stadium show is the centerpiece of it all,” Shelton said. “My first appearance at CMA Fest was in 2001, and 25 years later I’m still getting invited back. I know how lucky I am and how rare that is, so I’m taking it all in and enjoying every minute.”

Hosted by Riley Green and Good Morning America co-anchor Lara Spencer, ‘CMA Fest presented by SoFi’ is a three-hour television event featuring unforgettable performances, special collaborations and standout moments captured during the 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville, giving fans front-row access to one of Country Music’s most star-studded weekends.