Blake Shelton Goes Number One with "Stay Country Or Die Tryin'"

Blake Shelton goes number one on country radio this week with his single, “Stay Country Or Die Tryin’.” Get all the details here.

Over his multiple decade career, Blake Shelton has put out hit after hit, while simultaneously becoming a household name both in country music and the entertainment world in general. Shelton continues to find success again and again. This week, his single, “Stay Country Or Die Tryin'” is the number one song at country radio.

A true ode to the country lifestyle, the singer knew that the song would fit in effortlessly with his massive catalog of hits. “Stay Country Or Die Tryin'” marks the second single off of Shelton’s project, For Recreational Use Only. When the singer heard the news of the number one, he took to social media to express his gratitude, especially to the fans. ““Stay Country Or Die Tryin!!!!” Wow thank you country radio for making this song #1 and thank you to the fans for listening! I love y’all so damn much!!!!!!!.”

“Texas” marks Shelton’s debut for his new label home, BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE and Wheelhouse Records, making it even more special that the song hit the top of the charts. Written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, and Lalo Guzman finds a man grappling with the emotions of being left alone, after a free-spirited woman leaves for most likely, Texas. The song is charming, thought-provoking, and a perfect song for Shelton to add to his catalog.

“From the red, white, and blue flyin’ high at the farm // To the Boone and Crockett stud on the wall in the barn // Where the magnolias bloom, there’s a lab on the lawn // Where your buddy and your boat both got the name John // In God, we trust // Detroit, we rust // Redneck letter testifyin’ // From the born in the cut // ‘Til the day that I’m dust // I’ma stay country or die tryin'”

Congrats to Blake Shelton and his team on his number one single!

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“Stay Country Or Die Tryin’” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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