After four years between albums, American country star
Blake Shelton
issued his 13th full-length,
For Recreational Use Only
, in 2025. Penned after
Shelton
got a surge of inspiration following his
Post Malone
collaboration, the 12-song set features much of the same reliably anthemic material fans have come to love over two decades, with highlights "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" and "Life's Been Comin' Too Fast" begging for beer-soaked celebration. Standout "Texas" throws a groovy curveball into the mix, a Latin-tinged smolderer that shakes up the otherwise straightforward approach of the rest of the album. Guests include
Craig Morgan
("Heaven Sweet Home"),
John Anderson
("Years"), and partner
Gwen Stefani
("Hangin' On"). ~ Neil Z. Yeung