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.
Redneck Girl
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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And a redneck girl plays hard when she's down on her luck,
Living for Friday afternoon,
She's gonna show one ol' boy that weekend moon.
And I pray that someday I will find me a redneck girl
A redneck girl likes to stay out all night long
She makes sweet rock and roll while she listens to the country songs
Her hands are callused but her heart is tender
And I pray that someday I will find me a redneck girl
Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
Gimme a gimme a gimme a redneck girl
Gimme a gimme a gimme a redneck girl
Redneck girl got her name on the back of her belt
She's got a kiss on her lips for her man and no one else
The Coyote is howling out on the prairie
First comes love, then comes marriage!
And I pray that someday I will find me a redneck girl
Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
You've got to gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl,
Gimme a gimme a gimme a redneck girl.
The song "Redneck Girl" by Blake Shelton talks about a girl who enjoys the simple things in life. She likes to cruise around in her dad's pickup truck and plays hard when she is down on her luck. Living for Friday afternoons, she's determined to have a good time and show one guy a weekend to remember. The song expresses the desire to find a girl like this - someone who loves staying out all night and listening to country songs. Even though she may have calloused hands from hard work, she has a tender heart waiting for that special moment to surrender herself to love.
The lyrics have a fun and light-hearted tone, celebrating the unique qualities of a "redneck girl". She proudly wears her name on the back of her belt and exclusively reserves her kisses for her man. The chorus repeats "Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl", emphasizing the desire to find someone with her qualities. The coyote's howls in the background serve as an ode to the country lifestyle, where love and marriage are seen as natural progressions from enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Redneck girl likes to cruise in daddy's pickup truck
The redneck girl enjoys driving around in her dad's pickup truck.
And a redneck girl plays hard when she's down on her luck
The redneck girl is resilient and tough when facing difficult situations.
Living for Friday afternoon
The redneck girl looks forward to Friday afternoons because it signifies the start of the weekend.
She's gonna show one ol' boy that weekend moon
The redneck girl plans to spend the weekend with a guy and have a good time.
And I pray that someday I will find me a redneck girl
The singer hopes to find a redneck girl to be with in the future.
A redneck girl likes to stay out all night long
The redneck girl enjoys being out all night and having fun.
She makes sweet rock and roll while she listens to the country songs
The redneck girl enjoys both rock and country music and listens to them while having fun.
She's waiting for that moment of surrender
The redneck girl is looking forward to finding someone to love and be in a relationship with.
Her hands are callused but her heart is tender
The redneck girl's hands are rough from hard work, but she is still a kind-hearted person.
Redneck girl got her name on the back of her belt
The redneck girl has her name engraved on the back of her belt.
She's got a kiss on her lips for her man and no one else
The redneck girl is faithful and only kisses her man.
The Coyote is howling out on the prairie
The surroundings are peaceful and natural.
First comes love, then comes marriage!
The redneck girl believes in traditional marriage and family values.
Gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
The singer wants a redneck girl for himself.
You've got to gimme a, gimme a, gimme a redneck girl
The singer is insistent on finding a redneck girl to be with in the future.
Gimme a gimme a gimme a redneck girl
The singer again expresses his desire for a redneck girl.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.