Post Malone and Blake Shelton have teased fans with a preview of their new country collaboration. On Thursday, Malone, 28, shared a video on Instagram where he can be seen listening to a new song with Shelton, 47. The clip, captioned with a beer emoji and tagging Shelton, features the lyrics “somebody pour me a drink,” fitting the song’s country vibe.
Fans quickly noticed Malone’s shift towards country music, commenting that he must be in his “cowboy era.” This track adds to Malone’s recent trend of collaborating in the country genre, following his duet with Beyoncé for her country album “Cowboy Carter” and a surprise performance with Reba McEntire at the 2024 ACM Awards.
Shelton’s wife, Gwen Stefani, expressed her excitement for the new track, commenting on Malone’s post, “Can’t handle this much cool and cute!!” Shelton also shared the video on his Instagram, showing him nodding along to the music. The lyrics, “Somebody pour me a drink, somebody bum me a smoke,” reflect a classic country theme of seeking solace and camaraderie.
The collaboration has generated significant buzz among fans and celebrities alike. ET’s Cassie DiLaura commented enthusiastically, expressing her anticipation for the full release. DiLaura is set to co-host at Shelton’s bar, Ole Red, during the 2024 CMA Fest, adding to the excitement surrounding this new musical partnership.
This new collaboration underscores Malone’s versatility as an artist and his ability to cross genres effortlessly. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full release of the song, hoping it will live up to the high expectations set by the teaser. With both artists’ strong fan bases, the song is poised to be a hit in both the country and mainstream music scenes.
