Red River Blue cover

Red River Blue

Blake Shelton · 2011

38 min · 11 tracks · country

Upbeat melodies and heartfelt lyrics blend seamlessly in this quintessential country album.

Why this album works

'Red River Blue' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and produced several successful singles, including the chart-topping 'Honey Bee.' Its commercial performance helped further establish Shelton as a household name in country music, coinciding with the rise of his celebrity through 'The Voice.'
Best for
upbeat sing-alongs with friends steady mid-tempo road trip heartfelt moments of reflection
Context
Released in 2011, 'Red River Blue' is Blake Shelton's sixth studio album, following his commercial breakthrough with 'All About Tonight' two years earlier. At this point in his career, Shelton was solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary country music, leveraging his growing popularity from reality television appearances and chart successes.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyler Childers· Alan Jackson· Shania Twain

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Honey Bee Standout 3:30
  • 2 Ready to Roll 3:37
  • 3 God Gave Me You Standout 3:50
  • 4 Get Some 3:32
  • 5 Drink on It Standout 3:32
  • 6 Good Ole Boys 3:09
  • 7 I’m Sorry 3:29
  • 8 Sunny in Seattle 3:28
  • 9 Over 3:13
  • 10 Hey 3:31
  • 11 Red River Blue 3:22

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