Country superstar Blake Shelton today secured the biggest radio add day of his entire storied career with his anthemic single “Texas” via Wheelhouse Records. Earning over 149 first-week Mediabase stations (156 overall), the commanding new track is Shelton’s debut release on BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville and kicks off an iconic new chapter to his outstanding career.
“I moved to Nashville the month after I graduated from high school to sing country music and hopefully get to hear one of my songs on the radio,” said Shelton. “After all these years, it’s still exciting, and thanks to fans for listening and coming out to shows. I can’t wait to play ‘Texas’ live!”
To view a surprise celebration for the milestone accolade that was hosted earlier today for Blake at BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, click HERE.
Released Friday (11/15), “Texas” was an immediate hit across all platforms, including People Magazine, which called the new song “rollicking.” At the same time, Country Now said, “Sonically, ‘Texas’ breaks new ground for Shelton, redefining his sound by exploring fresh creative boundaries.”
Produced by Shelton’s longtime, award-winning producer Scott Hendricks and written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman, the infectious groove finds a man left in the dust by a free-spirited woman who has no clue where she has gone, but speculates she’s probably in Texas. Putting a fresh twist on the age-old theme of lost love with a gentle nod to George Strait, who knows best where all the exes go, it’s drenched in classic Texas charm, enticing listeners to sing along.
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville with Blake Shelton
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About Blake Shelton:
With 29 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Blake Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. Shelton just released his new single “Texas” on November 15. The fresh and addictive song captures the classic theme of lost love with a twist and nod to George Strait, who knows best where all the exes go! “This is the perfect opportunity to come back with something so different, and it easily felt like it should be the first single,” said Shelton. “It’s connected with what I’ve done but moves forward at the same time, and it’s the perfect start to the next chapter of my career.” Written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr & Lalo Guzman, “Texas” is Shelton’s debut for BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE and Wheelhouse Records.
Shelton has a wide array of shows in 2025, with his “Live In Las Vegas” Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. His “Friends And Heroes” Tour will Kick off February 27 in Lexington, KY, and feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts. The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip.
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