New Releases From Blake Shelton, Brian Kelley, Plus Cody Johnson, Whiskey Myers & Ashley Cooke

After nearly four years since his last studio album, Blake Shelton is back with For Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, set for release on May 9. The album is available now for pre-order/pre-add/pre-save here.

“It’s been a long time since we had a new album out, and I want to thank the songwriters and musicians who helped bring this record to life,” said Shelton. “Scott [Hendricks] and I have been working on this music for years, and I’m beyond excited to finally share it with the fans.”

Spanning 12 tracks, For Recreational Use Only captures life’s highs and lows with authentic storytelling, raw emotion, and unforgettable melodies. The album also features special guest appearances from superstar Gwen Stefani, country legend John Anderson, and longtime friend and tourmate Craig Morgan.

A backwoods banger of rural pride, the chest-thumping new song is a remix of Pigg’s original solo-penned “Pedal to Metal,” which Kelley instantly loved after Pigg reached out to share it online. An up-and-coming talent welding fearless Rap swagger to the gritty edge of Country tradition, a bond of mutual respect soon formed between the pair of Country disrupters, leading to a true roughneck rendition.

Fusing Pigg’s original lead-footed flow with Kelley’s chart-topping vocal and production by Trell Hudson, Trap beats and throbbing bass ride alongside a smooth electric guitar riff, with some authentic Florida twang added in. All about embracing who you are with no reservations, Kelley transforms the track into a hook-heavy anthem with a strutting fresh verse and chorus, conceived and created in less than 24 hours.

No stranger to taking chances and putting in the work to make something no one saw coming – both creatively, with his solo-written sophomore album Ed & Mary Margaret’s Son, or as a fearless entrepreneur launching multiple businesses including the Tribe Kelley Surf Post – “Pedal to Metal 2.0” sees him finding spur-of-the-moment inspiration, and going all in yet again.

Meanwhile, a Ben Christensen-directed music video captures the creative fun behind the tough-talker. Filmed on location in the Arizona desert, Kelley and Pigg match flashy ferocity (and crisp new suits) with a down-home dedication to living it up in a fever dream of muscle cars and a make-it-happen attitude.

Randy Houser released a collaborative take of “Cancel” from his Note To Self Deluxe album. The song features country superstar Cody Johnson. 

“After I wrote it, I went on Cody’s bus, and we talked about cutting it together,” shares Houser. “I was honored that something so meaningful to me was also important enough to him to want to be a part of it.”

Houser is no stranger to these collaborations, offering four new collabs on “Note to Self Deluxe,” an expansion of his 2022 project. 

For tour dates and more, visit Randy Houser’s website. 

Whiskey Myers added 23 shows to their summer lineup in their newly announced “What We Were Born To Do Tour.” The announcement comes after the genre-bending band kicked off 2025 with a sold-out (16,000+ fans) performance at the San Antonio Rodeo. 

Starting off in early June, the summer tour will make stops through the U.S. and, on select date,s will feature Bayker Blankenship, Kashus Culpepper, Josh Meloy, Pony Bradshaw, Alex Lambert and The Droptines. 

Whiskey Myers is also set to co-headline 14 dates of the “Live in 25 Tour” with Tedeschi Trucks Band later in the summer. 

Fans can also get excited about the announcement of the band’s seventh studio album that is currently in the works. For more on Whiskey Myers, check out their website.

This country music songstress recently performed “All I Forgot” live on stage alongside the song’s featured artist, Joe Jonas. The two performed the track, released in mid-February, at the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) New Faces 2025 Show. 

Since its release, the single has had fans and the country music industry buzzing, as Cooke makes her rounds on her “Your Place Tour.” She has already received a nomination for Best Country Artist at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. 

Catch more from Ashley Cooke on her website. 

The debut album from Tyler Braden—a full-length, 19-song album—is set for release on May 16, 2025. Available for pre-order now, Devil and a Prayer serves as a representation of Braden’s own artistic and personal growth. 

“As an artist, it’s exciting to constantly relearn who you are as you grow, and this album is a huge culmination of those moments,” Braden says. “The whole process of a debut album has taught me so much about myself, and I’m stoked for everyone to experience who I’ve become. Front to back, it’s where I’ve been, and it’s the direction I’m headed. I built it like a set list, consistently keeping the live aspect in mind, so check it out and then come see it in person!”

Fans can listen to his first single off of the album now. “God & Guns N’ Roses” was released alongside the album announcement, offering up a sneak peek. 

For more on Tyler Braden, check out his website.  

Tucker Wetmore recently announced the release of his debut album titled What Not To. The full release is planned for April 25, but fans got a first taste with the single, “3, 2, 1,” which is out now. 

What Not To represents struggle, compassion, and salvation. “Momma said you don't pray no more/breaks my heart, so I do it for you,” Wetmore sings in the title track. 

The album, a 19-song collection, was announced just days after the singer revealed his Ryman Auditorium headline debut, happening on May 21. 

See more at Tucker Wetmore’s website.

Riding on the waves of the success of his debut track, “Weak,” country music newcomer Preston Cooper is back with his second release, “One More Place I’ve Never Been.”

“‘One More Place I’ve Never Been’ is a song that I’m incredibly proud of,” Preston said. “When I wrote it with Brad and Brett Warren, I knew then that it had something special about it, but it wasn’t quite coming together. We set it aside for a while, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. When we gave it another shot in the studio, everything clicked, and it quickly became one of my favorites.”

Cooper is set to join Kameron Marlowe for select dates of his “Keepin’ the Lights on Tour,” and will be direct support for Riley Green on select dates of his “Damn Country Music Tour.”

See more at Preston Cooper's website.