True Country Fans Have Been Waiting 2 Whole Years for This Blake Shelton Announcement

Back in 2001, Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut album that featured hit songs like “Ol’ Red”, “All Over Me”, and “Austin.” While each song gained praise, “Austin” climbed the charts to reach No. 1 on airplay charts. Staying there for several weeks, the song seemed to kickstart Shelton’s career which expanded with each passing year. Now, a top name in country music, Shelton teased the release of his new song “Texas”, which is apparently a nod to his early career and even George Strait. 

Sharing the news on Instagram, Shelton posted a picture of himself embracing the cowboy lifestyle. Although a simple pose, the country singer promised more than a new song as a video will also be released on Friday, November 15th. With fans getting new music in just a few days, Shelton will head to Los Angeles to be a special guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Although loving his time at home with his wife Gwen Stefani, it appears that Shelton might be ready to get back to the stage. 

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As for fans, they jumped to the comment section to share their excitement about a new Shelton song. “Can’t wait. Hope this means a new album is on the way.” Another person even asked for more concerts. “Awesome! Please do some shows in Europe. I wanna see you live.” While fans discussed the new song, Carson Daly, the host of The Voice, joked about Shelton’s picture, writing, “You look like a real man for once.” 

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Blake Shelton Reveals One Of His Favorite Couples

While fans can’t get enough of Shelton and the love he has for Stefani, the country star opened up about his favorite couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Shelton had nothing but praise for Kelce.”He’s a standout no matter where he is or what he’s doing. He’s just got this big personality. He’s a funny guy. He walks into the room, and he has a presence there, so there’s never going to be that moment where he’s in the shadows anyway just because of his charisma and his personality anyway.”

Although Kelce and Swift dealt with rumors and speculation, Shelton insisted he believed their love could last. “I do, and the fact that they’re both just kind of putting it out there in everybody’s face. There’s no sneaking around, or trying to tamp things down or keep it on the down low.” He added, “I think when you’re willing to just come out and just kind of put it in everybody’s face that you’re together and you’re owning it — that’s what Gwen and I did.” 

 (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)