Studio Album · No. 13
For Recreational Use Only Songwriting Credits by Blake Shelton
Produced by Scott Hendricks · Engineered by Justin Niebank, Brian David Willis, Sam Bergeson, Jeff Juliano, Matt McClure, Andrew Mendelson
Wheelhouse
Country
8%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Blake Shelton carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Blake Shelton
11 tracksoutside writers
Blake Shelton's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist8%
Composer8%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
38
Lyricists
1
Producers
2025
Released
Data Insight
One of the twelve tracks names Shelton. The writing rooms are larger than on the early records, with four and five names common, and "Texas" reached number one on Country Airplay under a credit he is not on.
For Recreational Use Only came out in May 2025 on Wheelhouse, Shelton's first album after leaving Warner Bros. Nashville. Scott Hendricks produced it, as he has since 2011.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stay Country or Die Tryin'
#63
|
Beau BaileyGraham BarhamSam EllisDrew Parker | Beau BaileyGraham BarhamSam EllisDrew Parker | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 2 |
Texas
#61
|
Johnny ClawsonJosh DorrLalo GuzmanKyle Sturrock | Johnny ClawsonJosh DorrLalo GuzmanKyle Sturrock | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 3 |
Hangin' On
|
Sam EllisGreylan JamesCharles Kelley | Sam EllisGreylan JamesCharles Kelley | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer)Gwen Stefani (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Strangers
|
Zach CrowellHardyJameson Rodgers | Zach CrowellMichael HardyJameson Rodgers | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 5 |
Let Him In Anyway
|
Zach AbendKyle ClarkHardyCarson Wallace | Zach AbendKyle ClarkMichael HardyCarson Wallace | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 6 |
Heaven Sweet Home
|
Sarah BuxtonJake RoseChris Tompkins | Sarah BuxtonJake RoseChris Tompkins | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer)Craig Morgan (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Life's Been Coming Too Fast
|
David Lee MurphyLindsay RimesCraig Wiseman | David Lee MurphyLindsay RimesCraig Wiseman | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 8 |
Don't Mississippi
|
Ross CoppermanBen HayslipShane McAnallyJosh Osborne | Ross CoppermanBen HayslipShane McAnallyJosh Osborne | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 9 |
All of My Love
|
Blake SheltonMatt McGinnColton SwonZach Swon | Blake Tollison SheltonMatt McGinnColton SwonZach Swon | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 10 |
Cold Can
|
Andrew DeRobertsJosh OsborneBobby Pinson | Andrew DeRobertsJosh OsborneBobby Pinson | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 11 |
The Keys
|
Brock BerryhillJay BrunswickBobby Pinson | Brock BerryhillJay BrunswickBobby Pinson | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer) |
| 12 |
Years
|
John AndersonDan AuerbachDavid R. FergusonPat McLaughlin | John AndersonDan AuerbachDavid FergusonPat McLaughlin | Scott Hendricks | Blake Shelton (Performer)John Anderson (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 44 contributors
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2001
40%
Blake Shelton
Warner Bros. Nashville
10 tracksProd. Bobby Braddock
2003
20%
The Dreamer
Warner Bros. Nashville
10 tracksProd. Bobby Braddock
2004
18%
Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill
Warner Bros. Nashville
11 tracksProd. Bobby Braddock
2007
27%
Pure BS
Warner Bros. Nashville
11 tracksProd. Bobby Braddock
2008
17%
Startin' Fires
Warner Bros. Nashville
12 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2011
0%
Red River Blue
Warner Bros. Nashville
11 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2012
21%
Cheers, It's Christmas
Warner Bros. Nashville
14 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2013
0%
Based on a True Story...
Warner Bros. Nashville
12 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2014
0%
Bringing Back the Sunshine
Warner Bros. Nashville
12 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2016
20%
If I'm Honest
Warner Bros. Nashville
15 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2017
9%
Texoma Shore
Warner Bros. Nashville
11 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
2021
0%
Body Language
Warner Bros. Nashville / Ten Point
12 tracksProd. Scott Hendricks
Frequently Asked Questions For Recreational Use Only
Who wrote For Recreational Use Only?
Shelton is credited on one of the twelve tracks. The rest come from outside writers including Beau Bailey, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis and Drew Parker.
Who wrote "Texas"?
Outside writers, not Shelton. It reached number 61 on the Hot 100 and number two on Country Airplay.
How did the album sell?
The discography's sales column is blank for this 2025 release and it carries no certification.
Who produced it?
Scott Hendricks, with Justin Niebank mixing most of it and Andrew Mendelson mastering.
Is this his first album on a new label?
Yes. It came out on Wheelhouse after twelve albums with Warner Bros. Nashville.
How long is the album?
39:56 across twelve tracks.
Is this his newest album?
Yes, released May 9, 2025, his thirteenth studio album.