Blake Shelton Drops First Album in Seven Years

Blake Shelton's new album, 'For Recreational Use Only,' was released on May 9, 2024, marking his first full-length studio release in seven years. Shelton credits his collaboration with Post Malone on the duet 'Somebody Pour Me a Drink' as reigniting his creative spark and motivating him to return to music. The album features collaborations with Gwen Stefani, John Anderson, and Craig Morgan, as well as tracks written by acclaimed songwriters. Shelton performed the lead single 'Texas' live on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' highlighting the positive energy Malone brought to the project. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Scott Hendricks. Despite stepping down from 'The Voice' in 2023, Shelton expressed his continued passion for music and performing.