Latest single from If I’m Honest gives fans another glimpse
of remarkable new album
NASHVILLE, TN –
(April 11, 2016) – Country music superstar Blake Shelton is releasing new
single “Savior’s Shadow” this week, sharing one of his most deeply personal
songs while giving fans another peek at his forthcoming new Warner Bros.
Records/Warner Music Nashville album If I’m Honest due May 20.
“Savior’s Shadow” hit
Shelton in a flash of unexpected inspiration and he quickly enlisted veteran
Nashville songwriters Jessi Alexander and Jon Randall to help him flesh out the
idea. The song, available now at iTunes and on streaming services, is as close
to “The Voice” star’s heart as any he’s shared with fans before.
"At a very dark
time in my life last year I dreamed the first verse of this song,” Shelton
said. “I woke up and immediately wrote it down. Now, looking back, I know it
was God’s way of telling me that he's here and things are gonna be OK."
The spare, simple
song is carried along on a solemn pedal steel line and builds to strings as
Shelton shares the emotions he felt during a difficult time in his life. The
response to the song has been strong and positive, and gives another look at
the much-anticipated If I’m Honest, an album Shelton believes is special.
Fans reacted
immediately to news of the release, sending first single “Came Here to Forget”
into the Top 20 upon debut. The video for the song debuted in conjunction with
the season premiere of Discovery’s “Deadliest Catch.”
Shelton’s in the
midst of his 10th season as a coach on The Voice with fellow stars Christina
Aguilera, Adam Levine and Pharrell Williams. He’s also looking forward to the
career-spanning exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in
Nashville, Tennessee. Blake Shelton: Based on a True Story, which opens May 27,
will examine the star’s road to success, from his childhood to his move to
Nashville as a teen, and from his multi-platinum recording breakthrough to
becoming a national celebrity. A range of artifacts, including stage wear,
instruments, song manuscripts, photos and personal items will help tell the
story of Shelton’s struggles and triumphs.
For the latest news
and information, be sure to follow Shelton on Twitter @blakeshelton and stay
tuned to www.BlakeShelton.com.
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