Blake Shelton releases six pack “Hillbilly Bone”

By Raymond Loesch • March 2, 2010

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, is currently heating up the airwaves with the title track of his sixth album Hillbilly Bone. Starting today Blake Shelton is hitting the road and hitting it hard to promote his first “six pack” album “Hillbilly Bone” a collection of six songs. His label hopes that The six pack a collection of six songs sold at a lower price point than a regular CD will boost sales and get more of his music on the market. Blake hopes to release another six pack set in August and possibly a third at the end of the year.
I saw Blake, who opened for George Strait last year and was truly impressed with his performance and the way he engaged with the audience. I knew then that this man was going to go a long way in country music and it wouldn’t be long before he was headlining his own tours.
The Title track “Hillbilly Bone” featuring Trace Adkins is a great song that in a catchy way states you don’t have to be from the country to like country. If the mood hits you, go with it and enjoy it. Deep down inside we all have a Hillbilly Bone. Pairing these two together is a great idea and I hope to see more of this, Blake holds his own when paired with the big voice of Trace Adkins. The song is currently No. 3 on USA TODAY’s country airplay chart.

Other songs on the six pack include “Kiss my Country Ass” a great song that basically says if you have a problem with what I like, such as beer, the American Flag and guns then you can “Kiss my Country Ass“. The song reminds me a little of Charlie Daniels “Long Haired Country Boy“. “You’ll Always Be Beautiful” is a great ballad that brings out Blake’s softer side and seems to be sung from the heart, maybe he was thinking about Miranda Lambert while recording it.
One of my favorite songs on this CD has got to be “Can’t Afford to Love You“, every once in a while you hear a song that was written just for you and for me this is the one. “Delilah” and “Almost Alright” are good songs also, but the winners in my opinion on this six pack are the first four tracks. There is something for everyone on this new release and I am sure it will leave you wanting more, and after all isn’t that what a good album is supposed to do.
Blake is making numerous media appearances in support of his new album here’s a list of his appearances:
March 2 – CBS’ “The Early Show” (7:00AM – 9:00 AM/EST) – Blake will announce the “45th Annual ACM Award” Nominations with Reba McEntire and will perform his single, “Hillbilly Bone”

March 2 – NBC’s “Today” Show (10:00AM – 11:00AM/EST hour, airs at 11:00AM – 12:00/PM in Nashville) – Interview to discuss new album, Hillbilly Bone

March 2 – GAC’s “Superstar Sessions: Blake Shelton” (8:00PM – 9:00PM/EST) – Blake’s “Superstar Sessions” will re-air to celebrate the release of Hillbilly Bone

March 3 – FOX News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” (6:00AM – 9:00AM/EST) – will perform Top 10 single, “Hillbilly Bone”

March 3 – FOX News Channel’s “Hannity’s America” (9:00PM – 10:00PM/EST) – Shelton will appear as a panel guest

March 3 – “GAC Nights” (8:00PM – 9:00PM/EST) – Blake sits down with Suzanne Alexander to talk about new album release

March 4 – FOX’s “Good Day New York” (7:00AM – 9:00AM/EST) – Will perform “Hillbilly Bone”

March 5 – GAC’s “Top 20 Country Countdown” (8:00PM – 10:30PM/EST) – Blake is interviewed

March 7 – The Highway SIRIUS 60 / XM 16’s (5:00 PM/EST) “Blake Shelton’s Highway ‘Talk ‘n Tweet Live!’” – ENCORE Presentation

NOW – March 14: Listen to your favorite local country radio station for “Blake’s Spring Break Special” (Westwood One)

March 22 – E! Entertainment Television’s “Chelsea Lately” (11:00 PM/EST) – Blake sits down with Chelsea Handler to discuss his new album

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