Blake Shelton’s New Song, That Is A “Nod To George Strait,”  Is Out Now

Blake Shelton, in partnership with his new label,  BBR Music Group, has released his first solo single in two years. His song “Texas” is out now on all platforms.

Listen below. 

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What Is “Texas” About?

“This is the perfect opportunity to come back with something so different,” Shelton shared in a press release on his website.

The song has an incredibly unique sound compared to the rest of Shelton’s music catalog. He is excited to “challenge” himself with this new track. In the singer’s own words:

“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 important for me.” 

The same press release also includes a brief overview that describes the song as a nod to the great George Strait: “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!” 

The character in this song has lost his love and is not sure where she has gone. That’s when Shelton shouts out Strait’s iconic hit “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” singing:

“She’s probably in Texas.

Amarillo, all I know.

George Strait said it,

Yeah, that’s where all them exes go.

If she ain’t with me out here in Tennessee,

Then I don’t know where she’s headed.

If I’m guessin’, I reckon,

She’s probably in Texas.

She’s probably in Texas.”

Listen to George Strait’s “All My Ex’s Live In Texas.”

As of today (November 15th), there is no album announcement from Shelton or his team.

Watch the music video below.