Blake Shelton Announces New Studio Album, ‘Body Language’

The 12-song set will arrive on May 21.

Written by Chris Parton
Blake Shelton Announces New Studio Album, ‘Body Language’
Blake Shelton; Photo Credit: Brooke Hardesty

Blake Shelton has revealed plans for a brand new album, setting May 21 for the release of his 12th studio set, Body Language.

Making the announcement Monday (March 29), the country superstar and TV personality says his latest project has been a long time coming. Body Language will feature 12 tracks including his hit duet with fiancée Gwen Stefani, “Happy Anywhere,” and his current single “Minimum Wage.” Meanwhile, Shelton sings with The Swon Brothers on the album’s title track, and songwriters submitting work include some of the most successful in Nashville history.

The set will mark Shelton’s first full length album in almost four years (following Texoma Shore), and he says to expect a mix of the timeless and trendy.

“We’ve been working on this album on and off for two years now, and I’m very proud of what we have put together,” Shelton says in a statement. “We certainly had some unique challenges with the pandemic, but we also had a lot of fun. We explored new sounds while making sure to get in some classic country. I’m also thrilled to have my buddies The Swon Brothers featured on the title track as both co-writers and vocalists. Can’t wait for y’all to hear it!”

Blake Shelton shared the news along with the album’s track list and cover art, which finds the hit maker dressed casually in a black jacket and jeans, looking off camera and standing before a black back drop. Pre-orders for Body Language will begin April 23, and just before that Shelton will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut single, “Austin.” On that day, fans can get a commemorative edition 7-inch vinyl of the track and its B-side, “Problems At Home.”

BODY LANGUAGE TRACK LISTING

  1. Minimum Wage (Nicolle Galyon, Jesse Frasure, Corey Crowder)
  2. Body Language (feat. The Swon Brothers) (Colton Swon, Zach Swon, Matt McGinn, Ryan Beaver)
  3. Happy Anywhere (feat. Gwen Stefani) (Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Matt Jenkins)
  4. Now I Don’t (Jessi Alexander, Alyssa Vanderheym, Michael Hardy)
  5. Monday Mornin’ Missin’ You (Jessi Alexander, Deric Ruttan, Josh Thompson)
  6. Corn (Craig Wiseman, Matt Dragstrem, Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawon)
  7. Makin’ It Up As You Go (Brad Tursi, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
  8. Whatcha Doin’ Tomorrow (Dallas Davidson, Kyle Fishman, Casey Beathard)
  9. The Girl Can’t Help It (Ben Hayslip, Josh Osborne, Mark Holman)
  10. The Flow (Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne)
  11. Neon Time (Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler, Ben West)
  12. Bible Verses (Joe Fox, Andrew Peebles, Brett Sheroky)