Hear the new single, “Savior’s Shadow,” that came to Blake Shelton in a dream.
Best known for his role as a judge on The Voice, a popular televised singing competition, American singer Blake Shelton upcoming album If I’m Honest will be a break from the mainstream with a gospel release.
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Last year, he was going through a difficult phase in his life. During one of those summer days, he had a dream about a song. As soon as he woke up, he wrote down the lyrics, as much as he could remember.
@blakeshelton Saviors Shadow was released at the perfect time. Brought tears to my eyes. "My sweet Jesus won't forsake me." ❤❤
— Courtney Jarvis (@_cjarvis) April 8, 2016
Shelton has thanked his fans via Twitter for all the positive feedback the song got just within a few days of its release.
Can't believe the response to saviors shadow… Thank y'all..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 9, 2016
Woke up this morning to more and more incredible reaction to "Saviors Shadow"… I'm so grateful.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 12, 2016
According to Jessi Alexander, one of the songwriters who co-wrote “Savior's Shadow,” the song came from the deepest part of Shelton's soul. Jon Randall is the other songwriter who helped Shelton pen “Savior's Shadow.” Randall and Alexander also provided harmony for the tune.
Jessi Alexander calls the song “simply beautiful and moving.” According to her, “Savior's Shadow” is Shelton's version of “Why Me Lord,” the hugely popular Kris Kristofferson song.
“Savior's Shadow” talks about how the devil tried to break him, however, Jesus refused to forsake him. The album, If I'm Honest, will be released on May 20, 2016. It will be Shelton's 12th studio album. He has already tagged the album as an extremely personal one for him.
Shelton’s girlfriend, Gwen Stefani‘s latest album This Is What the Truth Feels Like is a faith-related and very personal release as well.
Savior's Shadow – Single by Blake Shelton is AWESOME thank you @blakeshelton Inspiring https://t.co/KVlIIFqj9W pic.twitter.com/Hd1QsAgMFv
— William Lee Golden (@wlgolden) April 12, 2016