Blake Shelton‘s new single “Texas” takes him back to where he got started, literally. The lost love song is a nod to George Strait, but also his own beginnings.

If you recall, Shelton’s first hit was “Austin,” as in Austin, Texas. That song reached No. 1 on airplay charts in August 2001 and spent an astonishing five weeks there. Similar success would be one heck of a way to begin a partnership with his new record label, BBR Music Group.

• “Texas” is Shelton’s next radio single, set for release on Friday (Nov. 15).
• This is his first radio release since “No Body” peaked just inside the Top 20 in 2023.
• Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman wrote “Texas.” Scott Hendricks returns to produce.

On Instagram, Shelton shared that he’ll drop a new music video for “Texas” on Friday, as well. Then, he’ll head to Los Angeles to visit with and perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Nov. 20).

Fans noticed his cowboy look on the song’s album cover. On Instagram, Carson Daly — host of The Voice and friend to Shelton — said, “You look like a real man for once.”

The lyrics to “Texas” were not made available, so it remains to be seen what “a nod to George Strait” means in practice. A press release describes a man left to mourn a free-spirited woman who’s likely moved to Texas. There’s nothing to indicate this new story ends happily, a la “Austin” 23 years ago.

No word on if or when a new album will follow.

While it’s been two years since Shelton released new music, he’s been hot on the radio lately. “Pour Me a Drink” with Post Malone spent three weeks at No. 1 last month.

Here Are the Lyrics to Blake Shelton, “Texas”:

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