Blake Shelton And Martina McBride Collaborate For 'I'm Sorry' Duet

May 24, 2020 by apost team

Blake Shelton recorded the duet version of I'm Sorry when Martina McBride agreed to do partner up with him in 2011. Shelton was initially reluctant on releasing the song at all for fear of not being able to hit the notes.

Blake Shelton doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would be easy to frighten. After all, the country artist has several albums and many more public performances to his credit. Yet he was unable to record a song for quite some time because he was afraid of it. Since he wrote I’m Sorry, Shelton was acutely aware of the strong emotional content of the lyrics. He was also intimidated by its vocal demands. Shelton wasn’t sure if he could “…actually perform that vocal.”

After lots of practice, Shelton finally felt that he could rise to the challenge. With his hard-won confidence, he began performing I’m Sorry at shows. Audiences loved it. But despite public acclaim, Shelton felt he could give the audience more. He gave it some thought and decided he needed to make it a duet. He chose a long-time friend and fellow performer, Martina McBride.

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Only one thing was standing between Shelton and the song rendition he craved: He had yet to ask McBride to sing with him. Shelton had known McBride and her husband for years. He was even on good terms with their daughter, Delaney.

Since Shelton couldn’t muster up the courage to ask McBride to sing with him directly, he turned to his phone for help. After a quick text to Delaney, Shelton soon received his answer. Delaney was sure her mom would join in the singing, but it was a little disappointing that Shelton didn’t “…have the nerve to ask her.” 

McBride and Shelton quickly recorded I’m Sorry and several other songs on Red River Blue. Their voices blended beautifully and provided just the right amount of raw emotion for each piece. Shelton credited McBride with much of the album’s success, stating that, “The record would not be half the record it is without her voice on it.”

While you might not ever get the opportunity to sing with these two country stars, you can add your feelings of appreciation to their compliments. Remember, no artist can create a single statement without a loyal audience that spreads the good news about performances. Make it a trio of terrific words here and through other social media venues.

Do you agree with Shelton that Martina McBride's contribution really makes the song? What are some of your favorite songs about lost love? Tell us, and be sure to send this heartbreaking recording to all your friends.