After nearly four years since his last album release, country music superstar Blake Shelton has announced his new studio album For Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music Group/BMG, to be released May 9.

“It’s been a long time since we had a new album out, and I want to thank the songwriters and musicians who helped bring this record to life,” said Shelton. “Scott (Hendricks) and I have been working on this music for years, and I’m beyond excited to finally share it with the fans.”

Following the release of the album’s lead single and Top 10 hit, ‘Texas’, is another powerful preview of the album, ‘Let Him In Anyway’. The emotionally gripping ballad tells the story of a man hoping for divine forgiveness for a lost friend who was just shy of redemption.

“‘Let Him In Anyway’ is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” said Shelton. “Hardy is a co-writer and a friend, and I’ve never heard a song like this before. When I first listened to it, I knew it was something special. It’s an honor to bring it to life, and I’m incredibly proud of the record we made.”

After nearly four years since his last album release, country music superstar Blake Shelton has announced his new studio album For Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music Group/BMG, to be released May 9.

“It’s been a long time since we had a new album out, and I want to thank the songwriters and musicians who helped bring this record to life,” said Shelton. “Scott (Hendricks) and I have been working on this music for years, and I’m beyond excited to finally share it with the fans.”

Following the release of the album’s lead single and Top 10 hit, ‘Texas’, is another powerful preview of the album, ‘Let Him In Anyway’. The emotionally gripping ballad tells the story of a man hoping for divine forgiveness for a lost friend who was just shy of redemption.

“‘Let Him In Anyway’ is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” said Shelton. “Hardy is a co-writer and a friend, and I’ve never heard a song like this before. When I first listened to it, I knew it was something special. It’s an honor to bring it to life, and I’m incredibly proud of the record we made.”