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- "Austin" Fans have, and will continue to, make a case for "Austin" as Blake Shelton's best song. It's certainly an all-time great debut single — one that would work in any era of country music.
- "Mine Would Be You" "Mine Would Be You" is a Top 5 Blake Shelton song because of the twist at the end that just crushes your heart. It's a love song, until suddenly it isn't.
- "She Wouldn't Be Gone" There's no song in Blake Shelton's catalog that paints a breathtaking picture with the same ease of "She Wouldn't Be Gone," his No. 1 song from 2008.
- "God's Country" "God's Country" rejuvenated Blake Shelton's career. The country-rock song paints a vivid picture (credit songwriters Hardy, Devin Dawson and Jordan Schmidt), but it works so well because everyone who touched the song went for it 100 percent.
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- "Boys 'Round Here"
- "Bible Verses"
- "Some Beach"
- "Hillbilly Bone"
- "Goodbye Time"
- "She Wouldn't Be Gone"
- "Corn"
- "The More I Drink"
- "God Gave Me You"
- "The Baby"
Written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Craig Wiseman, "Boys 'Round Here" is a prime example of Shelton sprinkling his sense of humor into his discography. The Pistol Annies collaboration is playful on purpose, with ample jokes about Southwestern lifestyles. It's goofy, but there's always been room for tomfoolery in country music. For similar s...
One of Shelton's more religious selections, "Bible Verses" is a modern country Pilgrim's Progress. It's about a Saturday sinner and Sunday saint not measuring up to the Good Book's commandments and parables. Still, our main character knows that the Christian God's always there — and patient with those seeking a level of faith where it'll finally fe...
Fans of modern country love the beach. Blame it on Jimmy Buffett if you must, but the Salt Life has done wonders for the careers of more than just Kenny Chesney. Shelton furthers tropical escapism for weekend warriors wanting more than a backyard barbecue. For more Myrtle Beach vibes, press play on "Makin' It Up as You Go." Listen to "Some Beach" h...
With the help of baritone-voiced Trace Adkins, Shelton harnessed the bravado and excitement of Montgomery Gentry. It covers the "bro-country" checklist in a way that's charmingly tongue-in-cheek— a self-awareness that's lacking from many comparable hits by the usual suspects. And as a great superstar collaboration should, it evokes images of two fr...
As a song interpreter, Shelton brought his own vocal touch to this song, originally recorded by his pop-accessible country forefather, Conway Twitty— who's name-dropped above in "Hillbilly Bone." It serves as a reminder that Shelton does indeed honor Nashville legends, even when he plays up modern pop sensibilities. Listen here.
Shelton mastered blending Oklahoma country tradition with the modern, stadium-ready formula in the late aughts. "She Wouldn't Be Gone" stands as a textbook example of this by crossing the streams between timeless tales of heartbreak and the revved-up stompers of Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean and countless others. Listen here.
Shelton's grown more sentimental as an artist as he's settled into life as a ranch-dwelling spouse and step-parent. More on that when we get to instant classic "I Lived It." Another solid example wasn't a single. It's a deep cut from 2021's Body Language that frankly outshines the better-known George Michael homage "Minimum Wage." Listen here.
This might be the most Oklahoman-or-Texan-turned-Nashvillain country radio hit imaginable— meaning it's easy to imagine Toby Keith or Ronnie Dunn belting it out with similar conviction. It didn't light up the charts in its time, stalling at No. 19. Yet it stands the test of time while inching its way to gold certification. Listen here.
So many great country music talents, from Red Foley to Carrie Underwood, injected personal faith into some of their best material. Shelton's presumed testimony adds credibility and fire to this and such spiritual tunes as "South of Heaven" and "Savior's Shadow." "God Gave Me You" was written and first recorded by Christian artist Dave Barnes. Liste...
This gut-wrenching song about losing a loved one would be adored by Shelton's harshest detractors if Vince Gill had recorded it years prior. That said, Shelton might be the only one other than Gill in contemporary country who could do this heartbreaking song justice. (And on that note, a Shelton-Gill duet would be quite the 30th anniversary celebra...
- “Austin” (2001) At the top of our best Blake Shelton songs list is his breakout single. The singer’s debut single “Austin,” off his self-titled debut studio album, soared the country singer into the spotlight and also earned him his first No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- “Ol Red” (2002) Love got him in, and love got him out. Blake Shelton wasn’t the first country singer to record “Ol’ Red” but his version is the one that is the most remembered.
- “God Gave Me You” (2011) This Dave Barnes cover released in 2011 reminds us of our gifts and the people God puts in our lives to help us get through.
- “Honey Bee” (2011) It’s that perfect expression of a complementing relationship as the guy professes his feelings to the one he loves. Complete with a reference to one of the most well-known country duets, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” you’ll find yourself singing this infectious and catchy tune all day.
All songs by Blake Shelton
- Blake Shelton – “The Baby” It’s hard to go in any other direction than to choose this absolute gem of a tearjerker from the pen of Michael White and the late Harley Allen.
- Blake Shelton – “Ol’ Red” No, it wasn’t even a top 10 record. But, we doubt there have been many concerts Shelton has had over the years where he has omitted this one from the playlist.
- Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe – “Lonely Tonight” Ask any artist of any genre, and they will tell you that when you collaborate with an artist of equal vocal caliber, you will raise your “A” game.
- Blake Shelton – “Austin” The Blake Shelton song that brought him to the winners’ circle for the first time remains a classic. The lyrics resonated with an audience who was in tune with the song’s story about a dream answering message.
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