Blake Shelton Pleads With God To ‘Let Him in Anyway’ in New Single

Award-winning country music artist Blake Shelton gave the public a taste of his upcoming album, “For Recreational Use Only,” with a pre-released single, “Let Him in Anyway.” The “emotionally gripping ballad” captures the raw emotion of a man standing at his friend’s funeral.

“I’ve never heard a song like this before,” said Shelton in a press release.

‘The Only Way To Get In’ Heaven ‘Is Through You,’ Says New Blake Shelton Single

Fans have waited four years for a new album from Shelton, and he agrees that “it’s been a long time.” Shelton recently announced a new album and a single, “Let Him In Anyway,” available now.

Shelton’s wife, Gwen Stefani, joins him for the song, “Hangin’ On,” on the new album. The duo wed in 2021 and enjoy spending time with one another. The couple has mentioned how “obsessed” they are with watching “The Chosen.”

“Just finished season 3 of The Chosen and I absolutely love it,” said Shelton of the show. “No question in my mind why it’s a world wide phenomenon.”

Shelton recently changed music labels, leaving a 20-year relationship with Warner Music Nashville for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, according to Country Music Nation. BBR Music Group also works with Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll.

“One of country music’s most compelling voices” offered a “powerful preview” of his new album. “For Recreational Use Only” releases May 9, and his pre-released single offers a taste of the album.

One of 12 songs on the album, “Let Him In Anyway” is an “emotionally gripping ballad” that tells about “a man hoping for divine forgiveness for a lost friend who was just shy of redemption.” The lyrics read in part:

Hey, God
I know you know what I’m ’bout to pray, God
I just had to suck it up and say goodbye to my best friend
And I don’t ever wanna never see him again
And I know the only way to get in is through you
And he wasn’t quite the Christian he was supposed to be
And Lord, it ain’t my place
But could you let him in anyway?

I can’t imagine thе day
On my heart’s last beat
When I walk through thosе gates
And he ain’t waitin’ on me
All I needed was a little more time, I swear
I was so dang close, it ain’t fair

The song “is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” Shelton said. “Hardy is a co-writer and a friend, and I’ve never heard a song like this before.”

“When I first listened to it, I knew it was something special,” said Shelton. “It’s an honor to bring it to life, and I’m incredibly proud of the record we made.”