Happy New Music Friday!
Blake Shelton is back with his first release “Texas” under his new home – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and Wheelhouse Records – and it’s his first new offering since “No Body” achieved commercial success in 2023. He teased the announcement of this song earlier this week, paying homage to country legend George Strait who “knows best where all the exes go.”
Written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman, “Texas” is full circle moment for the Oklahoma-native as it leaves Shelton longing after a woman who has likely moved to Texas, much like in his single “Austin” 23 years ago.
“The thing that struck me about ‘Texas’ immediately was how different it sounded for me, and I’m always looking to push myself. I think there’s something really special about this record and it feels important to me,” Shelton shared in a statement.
He continues, “This is the perfect opportunity to come back with something so different, and it easily felt like it should be the first single. It’s connected with that I’ve done but moves forward at the same time, and it’s the perfect start to the next chapter of my career.”
This isn’t the only good news for the singer.
Shelton recently joined forces with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan for a brand new singing competition series, The Road. Up-and-coming singer + songwriters will get the opportunity to tour with a big artist (TBA) as they compete to win over local fanbases.
Aside from Blake, we are also super excited to see brand new songs and holiday classics from Shaboozey, Dasha, Charley Crockett, Tyler Braden, Chris Lane, Max McNown, Restless Road, Ashland Craft, Mackenzie Carpenter, Lucas Hoge, Dillon Carmichael, American Blonde, Payton Smith, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Adam Chaffins, Grace Tyler, Bryan Martin, Jenna DeVries, Kopper and Kash, Danny Kensy, Kathryn Shipley, Alexandra King, and Kayley Green; plus brand-new, soon-to-be hit collaborations “Something ‘Bout A Woman” by Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims, “Things That I Can’t Change” by Greylan James and Cole Swindell and “My Bedroom” by Tilsen, Robyn Ottolini and Laila.
Putting those aside, some of our favorites also released full-length projects this week that we love, including Brooks & Dunn, Dolly Parton, Muscadine Bloodline, Mason Ramsey, Hudson Westbrook, Ashley Anne, Hunter Hayes and Waylon Wyatt.
Keep scrolling to see all of our picks this week, and be sure to let us know which songs you like the best by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sending us a DM on Instagram at @celebsecretscountry.
Blake Shelton – “Texas”
Shaboozey – “Good News”
Dasha – “Heartbreaker From Tennessee”
Charley Crockett – “Hey Mr. Nashville”
Tyler Braden – “How It Starts”
Chris Lane – “If I Die Before You – Acoustic”
Max McNown – “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)”
Restless Road – “Done It By Now”
Ashland Craft – “Right Damn Now”
Mackenzie Carpenter – “Boots On (Santa’s Version)”
Lucas Hoge – “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
Dillon Carmichael – “Home”
American Blonde – “Broke Bridesmaid”
Payton Smith – “Camouflage Town”
Josiah and the Bonnevilles – “Silent Night”
Adam Chaffins – “Layaway Momma”
Riley Green – “Jesus Saves” Music Video
Grace Tyler – “Lose Me”
Bryan Martin – “Years In The Making”
Jenna DeVries – “Strut”
Kopper and Kash – “If We Make It Through December”
Danny Kensy – “Santa’s On A Boogie Board”
Kathryn Shipley – “Stand”
Alexandra King – “I’d Be Lying”
Kayley Green – “Please Come Home For Christmas”
Thomas Rhett feat: Teddy Swims – “Something ‘Bout A Woman”
Greylan James feat: Cole Swindell – “Things I Can’t Change”
Tilsen, Robyn Ottolini and Laila – “My Bedroom”
Brooks & Dunn feat: Morgan Wallen – “Neon Moon”
Dolly Parton – “Smoky Mountain DNA”
Mason Ramsey – “Waiting On You (For Christmas)”
Hudson Westbrook – “Pray Your Name”
Ashley Anne – “drive you anywhere”
Hunter Hayes – “Somebody’s Heartbreak (Lost & Found)”
Waylon Wyatt – “O.D.”
