In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
BOYS
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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I see some dude dressed like a clown
Baggy pants and a cap on sideways
They don't say ma'am or sir no more
They won't even hold a door for a woman
Well it's a cryin' shame
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Or out there chasin' rainbows
Are they back in Oklahoma
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Are they sittin' on an old bar stool
Tellin' lies and cuttin' the fool
Talkin' about the way it was and wishin'
Or down in Orange Beach, Alabama
Hangin' out at the Flora Bama
Headed out the pass and goin' fishin'
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Must be workin' on a farm
Or out there chasin' rainbows
Are they hidin' down in Georgia
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Are they drivin' cattle and ridin' high
Livin' life the cowboy way
Or down there on the front line
Fightin' off the bad guys
Givin' 'em hell for the good ole USA
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Must be workin' on a farm
Or out there chasin' rainbows
Are they back in Oklahoma
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Yeah just where the hell did the good ole boys go
I know where a few of 'em are
Down there in southern Oklahoma
There's even some down in Texas
I even saw one in New York one time
You know what I'm talkin' about ladies
Hell, I'll hold the door for ya
I'll hold your purse for ya
And I'll even go pick up
Some feminine products for ya
That's what a good ole boy'll do
In Blake Shelton's song Good Ole Boys, he laments about the disappearance of traditional Southern gentlemen. The first verse refers to the fashion of wearing baggy clothes and hats worn sideways instead of showing respect for others. No longer do these men say “ma’am” or “sir” or engage in common courtesies such as holding a door for a woman. Shelton questions where the good ole boys have gone and suggests they might be on a farm or out chasing rainbows. He considers whether they’ve gone into hiding or gone to places such as Texas rodeos, Orange Beach, Alabama, or New York. He wonders if they’re still working hard, driving cattle, or fighting for their country.
The song writer then mentions that seeing these good ole boys might be rare but he has seen a few in Oklahoma, Texas, and even one in New York. The last line of the song is a tongue-in-cheek gesture to show that some of the true Southern gentlemen do still exist by offering to hold a door open, hold a purse, or even pick up feminine products for women.
The song and its lyrics reflect both generational and cultural changes as well as the disappearance of traditional manners and respect toward people, especially women. The lyrics suggest that the good ole boys, who used to be present everywhere, are now rare and not as easily found as they once were. Moreover, it hints that the traditional Southern gentleman’s attitude of treating women with kindness and respect is now seen as old-fashioned.
Line by Line Meaning
Well every time I turn around
Each time I look around
I see some dude dressed like a clown
I observe someone dressed oddly
Baggy pants and a cap on sideways
Garments hanging loosely and a cap worn askew
They don't say ma'am or sir no more
Politeness and respect not being displayed
They won't even hold a door for a woman
Not offering to hold entrance doors for women
Well it's a cryin' shame
A matter of great disappointment
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Where have all the traditional men of the South gone?
Must be workin' on a farm
Perhaps they are busy farming
Or out there chasin' rainbows
Or pursuing unrealistic goals
Are they back in Oklahoma
Are they in Oklahoma
Or at a Texas rodeo
Or at a rodeo in Texas
Are they sittin' on an old bar stool
Perhaps they are sitting on a bar's old stool
Tellin' lies and cuttin' the fool
Telling false tales and being silly
Talkin' about the way it was and wishin'
Reflecting on days past fondly
Or down in Orange Beach, Alabama
Or perhaps in Orange Beach, Alabama
Hangin' out at the Flora Bama
Spending time at an establishment called Flora Bama
Headed out the pass and goin' fishin'
Leaving through waterways to go fishing
Are they drivin' cattle and ridin' high
Are they moving livestock and riding horses?
Livin' life the cowboy way
Living the life of a traditional cowboy
Or down there on the front line
Or are they in active military duty
Fightin' off the bad guys
Defending their nation from enemies
Givin' 'em hell for the good ole USA
Fighting with their all for their country
Yeah just where the hell did the good ole boys go
Questioning where all the traditional men disappeared to
I know where a few of 'em are
However, I know where some of them are
Down there in southern Oklahoma
They are in the southern regions of Oklahoma
There's even some down in Texas
They exist in Texas as well
I even saw one in New York one time
I spotted one in New York once
You know what I'm talkin' about ladies
Women are in agreement with me
Hell, I'll hold the door for ya
I will gladly hold the door for you
I'll hold your purse for ya
I could also hold your purse, if you would like
And I'll even go pick up
I would go as far as picking up
Some feminine products for ya
Even feminine hygiene products, if you needed them
That's what a good ole boy'll do
It is what traditional men of the South would consider their duty
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON
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I basically took a risk
Came out of the closet the second time in my life
I asked a straight person out and I asked a performance artist out that is well known to the public eye
I see it all as work
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@rustyshackleford7179
Soooo we just finna ignore the fact Blake Shelton single handedly ended racism in 3 minutes?
@csxrailfanners3000
Litterly, he had a BEER in his other!
@drnoodle8034
dagamer broz I thought that when I first watched the song.
@PlateletRichGel
@@quandalefarquaad5550 that was just to put them at ease. They were never seen again in North Florida, car never found.
@sherryrichards5096
yes
@jeffdempsey6611
yeah because racism already ended LOL :):):):)
@user-yj9vr1zn3v
If you're still watching this, you're a legend, and I love you!!....from Fort Worth, Tx
@user-ws5gq4vx6n
Ilovealloftoursongs❤
@Shirley-pq2he
Me too!!!! ❤
@kindatoxic1474
you also sir/maam