Blake Shelton Names New Album 'Red River Blue'

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Blake Shelton rushed to put the finishing touches on his forthcoming ninth studio album last month, so he could turn it in to his label in time for its release July 12. The singer did not even have a name for the new project ... that is, until now. The album will be titled 'Red River Blue.'

Knowing he would be taking time off to spend with his lovely bride, Miranda Lambert, this month and how busy he would be with his commitments to his role as a coach on NBC's 'The Voice,' Blake and his producer Scott Hendricks spent several long days in the recording studio at the end of April to track the rest of the album.

"There's a handful of things that people would expect from me about in-breeding and drinking and dogs stuck together and stuff like that," Blake tells The Boot of 'Red River Blue.' "But there will be plenty of positive, fun love songs, because that's where I'm at right now. I mean, I'm getting married in a month and about to have my manhood cut, but I'm happy about it for a change. I'm ready for that part of my life."

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