For Recreational Use Only

For Recreational Use Only is the thirteenth studio album by American country singer Blake Shelton. It was released on May 9, 2025, through Wheelhouse Records. Background Blake Shelton started writing the album's songs after the success of "Pour Me a Drink", his collaboration with Post Malone; according to Shelton, the success of the collaboration "lit a fire under" Shelton. The album was announced on March 14, 2025. Singles "Texas" was released as the album's lead single on November 15, 2024. It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Let Him in Anyway" and "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" were released as promotional singles ahead of the album. According to American Songwriter, Gwen Stefani loves the former song. "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" will be released as the album's second single to country radio on May 19, 2025. Critical reception The American newspaper The Washington Post stated that it is a "fitting declaration for both his latest project and the current state of his career"