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Loaded: The Best of Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton · 2010

55 min · 15 tracks · country

A polished collection of heartfelt narratives and catchy hooks that epitomize modern country music's storytelling charm.

Why this album works

This album solidified Blake Shelton's status in the country music scene, featuring hits that contributed significantly to his commercial success. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and received positive critical acclaim, culminating in multiple award nominations, including ACM and CMA nods for his songwriting and vocal performances.
Career context
When 'Loaded: The Best of Blake Shelton' was released in November 2010, Shelton was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a mainstream country star. This compilation showcased his rise, arriving just after his breakthrough album 'Startin' Fires' (2008) and ahead of his commercial peak with subsequent releases like 'Red River Blue' (2011).
Stylistic neighbors
Tyler Childers· Alan Jackson· Shania Twain

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Austin Standout 3:50
  • 2 Ol' Red Standout 3:42
  • 3 The Baby 3:55
  • 4 Playboys of the Southwestern World 4:29
  • 5 Some Beach 3:24
  • 6 Goodbye Time 3:23
  • 7 Nobody but Me 2:38
  • 8 Don't Make Me 4:06
  • 9 The More I Drink 3:37
  • 10 Home Standout 3:49
  • 11 She Wouldn't Be Gone 3:35
  • 12 Hillbilly Bone 3:44
  • 13 Kiss My Country Ass 4:12
  • 14 All About Tonight 3:25
  • 15 Who Are You When I'm Not Looking 3:08

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