{"id":3287,"date":"2025-05-27T18:16:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:16:41","slug":"this-is-my-truth-blake-shelton-electrified-the-amas-on-may-27-2025-debuting-stay-country-or-die-tryin-on-a-barn-style-stage-in-las-vegas-igniting-1200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3287","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThis is my truth!\u201d Blake Shelton electrified the AMAs on May 27, 2025, debuting \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d on a barn-style stage in Las Vegas, igniting 12,000 fans with his raw, rootsy vocals. Despite slight audio hiccups, his Oklahoma spirit shone, sparking 500K X views and cries of \u201cBlake\u2019s unstoppable!\u201d (@HonkyTonkFan25). The boldest country anthem of 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Blake Shelton Makes AMA Performance Debut With \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newsnhanh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Thumb-111-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"351\" \/><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"caecdecc9c7ffb64d28a3f9186b6ad64\">\n<h2>Blake Shelton Made His American Music Award Performance Debut<\/h2>\n<p>On Monday, May 26, Blake Shelton performed at the American Music Awards for the very first time. This year\u2019s show took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the show was a star-studded affair that included performances from Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, Rene\u00e9 Rapp, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, and, for the first time, Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n<p>Stefani is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album\u00a0<em>Love.Angel.Music.Baby<\/em>\u00a0performed\u00a0a medley of her hits from that album, including \u201cHollaback Girl,\u201d and a brand-new song from her latest album,\u00a0<em>Bouquet.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"9EpfYHbr\"><\/div>\n<p>Shelton has won three AMAs throughout his career, but has never performed at the show. In 2011 and 2016, he won the award for Favorite Male Artist \u2013 Country, and in 2020, he won Favorite Country Album for\u00a0<em>Fully Loaded: God\u2019s Country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Not only did Shelton perform, but he also presented at the show.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64521\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-64521 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Blake Shelton will present at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26. \" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton will present at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26. (Photo Credit American Music Awards \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Blake Performed \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d Off His New Album<\/h3>\n<p>On May 15th, the\u00a0<em>American Music Awards<\/em>\u00a0announced Shelton would be making his debut performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"IBtB94dC\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJrUuSdR14f\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fcountrymusicfamily.com&amp;rp=%2Fblake-shelton-makes-ama-performance-debut-with-stay-country-or-die-tryin%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawKiCKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyekQ1aU5CUnJQRWFpZFI5AR723XGP86L-D-fj_d2S5ts00O0h1R42hWSE-L1ELdFtcyrC83BNeRVkd_oc#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A817.7000000476837%2C%22ls%22%3A388.09999990463257%2C%22le%22%3A792.7999999523163%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1023\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He performed \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019,\u201d a song from his latest album,\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>, which he released on May 9th. The song was officially released as a single on May 19th, following the massive success of \u201cTexas,\u201d his first single off the album, which eventually became his 30th #1 hit on the charts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/714zZnls1VL._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg\" alt=\"For Recreational Use Only\" width=\"1000\" height=\"886\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/714zZnls1VL._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton\u2019s album For Recreational Use Only (Photo Credit: Amazon Music)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wearing a red, white a blue ribbon pinned to his front shirt pocket, Shelton brought country to the American Music Awards and was unapologetic about just how country he was during a night full of glitz and glam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIfIVtBZ0A\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fcountrymusicfamily.com&amp;rp=%2Fblake-shelton-makes-ama-performance-debut-with-stay-country-or-die-tryin%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawKiCKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyekQ1aU5CUnJQRWFpZFI5AR723XGP86L-D-fj_d2S5ts00O0h1R42hWSE-L1ELdFtcyrC83BNeRVkd_oc#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A820.3999998569489%2C%22ls%22%3A388.09999990463257%2C%22le%22%3A792.7999999523163%7D\" height=\"1022\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1022\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He ended the performance with a salute and pointed to the ribbon, reminding us all what the day is all about, remembering the fallen servicemen and women.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his performance he shared a message on social media, writing,\u00a0<em>\u201cNever forget the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our country and our freedom. Remembering our heroes extra today. #MemorialDay\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64573\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64573 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_%E2%80%A2_Instagram.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg 658w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram-195x300.jpg 195w\" alt=\"Blake Shelton writes message in honor of our fallen heroes on Memorial Day \" width=\"658\" height=\"1012\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg 658w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram-195x300.jpg 195w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton writes message in honor of our fallen heroes on Memorial Day (Photo Credit: Blake Shelton \/ Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We love the Blake took time to recognize what Memorial Day is all about. Watch his performance below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cf_async_134731942\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-embed\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"78c9fa37af5d80d1cd95043412a3f334\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKI4QAnsbcU\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fcountrymusicfamily.com&amp;rp=%2Fblake-shelton-makes-ama-performance-debut-with-stay-country-or-die-tryin%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawKiCKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyekQ1aU5CUnJQRWFpZFI5AR723XGP86L-D-fj_d2S5ts00O0h1R42hWSE-L1ELdFtcyrC83BNeRVkd_oc#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A822.7999999523163%2C%22ls%22%3A388.09999990463257%2C%22le%22%3A792.7999999523163%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1023\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><strong>Blake Shelton\u2019s AMAs Debut: A Country Anthem That Rocked Las Vegas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On May 27, 2025, the American Music Awards (AMAs) in Las Vegas became the stage for a defining moment in country music, as Blake Shelton made his long-awaited debut with a fiery performance of his new single, \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019.\u201d The 48-year-old Oklahoma native, a titan of country music with 29 No. 1 singles and nearly 11 billion global streams, transformed the Fontainebleau stage into a rustic barn, delivering a performance that was both a celebration of rural pride and a bold statement of his enduring legacy. Despite minor audio hiccups, Shelton\u2019s powerful vocals and authentic charm left 12,000 fans roaring and sparked a social media frenzy, cementing the night as a pivotal promotional milestone for his album\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>, released May 9, 2025. Was this the moment that redefined country music\u2019s place in mainstream awards? Let\u2019s dive into the night that had everyone talking.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">A Barn in Las Vegas: Setting the Stage<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">From the moment Shelton stepped onto the stage, it was clear this was no ordinary awards show performance. The set was a love letter to his Oklahoma roots, featuring weathered wooden planks, bales of hay, and a massive American flag pinned to a virtual fence\u2014a nod to the song\u2019s patriotic undertones. The lyrics of \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019,\u201d penned by Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Kyle Sturrock, and Lalo Guzman, paint a vivid picture of rural life: \u201cSeven generations from a dirt road corn crop \/ Boots ain\u2019t never seen easy street.\u201d This imagery, paired with the barn-themed backdrop, transported the audience from the glitz of Las Vegas to the heart of America\u2019s countryside, amplifying the song\u2019s call to stay true to one\u2019s roots.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shelton, clad in a navy blue striped shirt with a red, white, and blue lapel pin, embodied the song\u2019s message. His performance was timed perfectly for Memorial Day, with the pin and flag serving as subtle tributes to veterans, aligning with the AMAs\u2019 partnership with the Easy Day Foundation to honor military service members. The stage design, described by\u00a0<em>American Songwriter<\/em>\u00a0as \u201cOklahoma charm,\u201d was a strategic choice to differentiate Shelton in a lineup featuring pop icons like Janet Jackson and Gloria Estefan, ensuring country music held its own on a diverse stage.web:0,1,17,24<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">The Sound of Country: Vocals and Reception<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shelton\u2019s vocal delivery was the night\u2019s centerpiece, with fans on X praising his \u201clit\u201d performance. One user, @MingTatong, enthused, \u201cI heard him loud &amp; clear. Blake\u2019s vocal is lit. \ud83d\udd25\u201d. His rich baritone, honed over decades, carried the song\u2019s high-energy catchphrases with ease, evoking the raw power of earlier hits like \u201cOl\u2019 Red\u201d and \u201cGod\u2019s Country.\u201d Shelton himself likened the track to those career-defining moments, telling\u00a0<em>The Music Universe<\/em>, \u201cIt\u2019s got so much energy and is full of those little catchphrases we say out in the country\u201d. The performance was a testament to his vocal consistency, a quality that has earned him six Academy of Country Music Awards and ten Country Music Association Awards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, the live broadcast wasn\u2019t flawless. Some viewers reported audio issues, with\u00a0<em>9Celebrity<\/em>\u00a0noting that the livestream initially lacked sound, replaced by a looping cheer effect. \u201cSomebody\u2019s getting fired for this,\u201d one X user quipped. While the in-room audience of 12,000 experienced no such problems, the glitch frustrated some at-home viewers, momentarily overshadowing Shelton\u2019s delivery. Despite this, the performance\u2019s visual and emotional impact dominated social media, with posts like @blakesheltonus sharing clips that garnered thousands of views. The duality of reception\u2014rapturous praise tempered by technical critiques\u2014underscored the challenges of live television but didn\u2019t diminish the moment\u2019s resonance.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Promoting\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The AMAs performance was a cornerstone of Shelton\u2019s promotional campaign for\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>, his first album in nearly four years and his debut with BBR Music Group\/BMG Nashville after a long tenure with Warner Music Nashville. Released on May 9, 2025, the 12-track album features collaborations with Gwen Stefani, John Anderson, and Craig Morgan, blending Shelton\u2019s signature honky-tonk swagger with fresh sounds. \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019,\u201d the third single, followed the Top 10 hit \u201cTexas\u201d and the ballad \u201cLet Him In Anyway,\u201d showcasing the album\u2019s range.web:3,13<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shelton\u2019s choice of the AMAs for his debut performance was strategic. The event\u2019s broad appeal, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, offered a platform to reach beyond his core country audience, introducing his music to pop and urban music fans.\u00a0<em>American Songwriter<\/em>\u00a0noted that the song was \u201cthe perfect introduction to the AMA audience,\u201d leveraging Shelton\u2019s mainstream visibility from his long stint as a coach on\u00a0<em>The Voice<\/em>. The performance\u2019s timing, just weeks after the album\u2019s release, maximized its promotional impact, with upcoming festival appearances at California Rodeo Salinas (June 27) and CMA Fest (July 12) poised to sustain momentum.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Cultural Resonance and Legacy<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d is more than a song\u2014it\u2019s a manifesto of Shelton\u2019s unwavering commitment to country music. The track doubles down on themes he\u2019s championed for years, as\u00a0<em>Taste of Country<\/em>\u00a0observed: \u201cLyrics tell his truth\u201d. In an era where genre lines blur, Shelton\u2019s performance was a defiant celebration of authenticity, resonating with fans who value country\u2019s storytelling tradition. X posts reflected this, with @PWPCA123 noting, \u201cIt\u2019s important to showcase all genres on these types of shows!\u201d. Even non-country fans, like @jakejameslugo, respected the \u201cvibes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The performance also highlighted Shelton\u2019s cultural influence. With 52 million singles sold, 13 million albums, and a record-breaking 17 consecutive No. 1 singles on the Country Airplay chart, he\u2019s a giant in the industry. His 30th No. 1, \u201cTexas,\u201d performed at the 2025 ACM Awards, placed him alongside legends like George Strait and Kenny Chesney. The AMAs debut, coupled with his recent Oklahoma Hall of Fame induction and Grand Ole Opry membership, reinforced his role as Nashville\u2019s ambassador to the mainstream.web:10,15<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Challenges and Critiques<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The audio issues, while minor, sparked debate about live event production.\u00a0<em>9Celebrity<\/em>\u00a0reported that the glitch was a \u201cdisaster\u201d for the livestream, though it didn\u2019t detract from the in-person experience. Some X users, like @theycallmeterri, poked fun at Shelton\u2019s static stage presence: \u201cStanding brick still in front of an American flag\u2026 Am I being punkd?\u201d. Yet, this critique overlooked the deliberate simplicity of his delivery, which prioritized vocal strength over theatrics, aligning with the song\u2019s unpretentious ethos.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shelton\u2019s AMAs performance was a masterclass in blending tradition with ambition. It strengthened his bond with fans, as evidenced by the 500K+ social media views, and set the stage for his 2025 tour, including his Friends and Heroes Tour. The event also showcased his personal life\u2019s influence, with Gwen Stefani performing her own medley that night, their partnership a subtle undercurrent. As Shelton told\u00a0<em>The Tennessean<\/em>, \u201cI\u2019m experienced enough now to have ideas about my career,\u201d and this debut proved he\u2019s still pushing boundaries.web:17,24<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Blake Shelton\u2019s AMAs debut on May 27, 2025, with \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d was a triumph of authenticity and showmanship. Despite technical hiccups, the barn-themed spectacle and Shelton\u2019s commanding vocals captivated Las Vegas and beyond, amplifying\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>\u2019s reach. With 29 No. 1 singles, a storied career, and a knack for connecting with audiences, Shelton reminded the world why he\u2019s a country music icon. Did this performance change the genre forever? Perhaps not, but it solidified his place as its heart and soul. Watch the full clip and decide for yourself\u2014this is country, and Shelton\u2019s not going anywhere<\/p>\n<p>To say that\u00a0Blake Shelton\u00a0has had an impressive career would be an understatement. He has launched 30 singles to the top of the country charts. He has also taken home dozens of trophies from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, among others. Shelton has also taken home three trophies from the American Music Awards. However, he has never performed at the event before. That all changed tonight (May 26).<\/p>\n<p>Shelton brought some Oklahoma charm to Las Vegas with a barn-themed stage production. Weathered planks adorned the screens surrounding the stage, and bales of hay filled the open spaces between the superstar and his bandmates. More than that, the ode to the country lifestyle from his most recent album,\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>, was the perfect introduction to the AMA audience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=yetiscribbles&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1927162288340906306&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fblake-shelton-makes-his-debut-amas-performance-with-stay-country-or-die-tryin%2F&amp;sessionId=28f2f5f66a2bab2bd9dafdc90a278d715b3aeeaf&amp;siteScreenName=AmerSongwriter&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=500px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1927162288340906306\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-blake-shelton-on-texas-his-30-th-no-1-single\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blake Shelton on \u201cTexas,\u201d His 30<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0No. 1 Single<\/h3>\n<p>Written by Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Kyle Sturrock, and Lalo Guzman, Blake Shelton released \u201cTexas\u201d last November as the lead single from his latest album,\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only.\u00a0<\/em>The single topped the Country AirCheck chart earlier this month, giving the Oklahoma native his 30<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0career No. 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the perfect opportunity to come back with something so different, and it easily felt like it should be the first single,\u201d Shelton shared in a\u00a0press release. \u201cIt\u2019s connected with what I\u2019ve done, but forward at the same time, and it\u2019s the perfect start to the next chapter of my career,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe thing that struck me about \u2018Texas\u2019 immediately was how different it sounded for me, and I\u2019m always looking to push myself,\u201d he said of the song. \u201cI think there\u2019s something really special about this record and important for me,\u201d Shelton added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTexas\u201d and\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>\u00a0mark a significant shift in the \u201cOld Red\u201d singer\u2019s career. He released his 2003 sophomore album,\u00a0<em>The Dreamer<\/em>, on Warner Bros. Nashville. He would stay with the label for nearly two decades. The 2021 album\u00a0<em>Body Language<\/em>\u00a0was his final release on the label. 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