Scotty McCreery Unveils Spiritual New Track, ‘Red Letter Blueprint’

Author Lauren Hoffman

March 29th 3:35 PM

Scotty McCreery has unveiled a spiritual new track that will be on his fifth studio album, Rise and Fall, on May 10. The new track, “Red Letter Blueprint,” is a part of the country singer’s favorite collection of songs to date.

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McCreery‘s personal and insightful ballad expresses a part of his faith while shining the light on “taking solace in the belief that no matter how far away the peace seems, the path to get there is clearly marked.” The country singer co-wrote “Red Letter Blueprint” alongside Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, and Monty Criswell.

“My faith is everything to me,” said McCreery. “It’s held me up during my lows, and it’s been with me when I celebrate my highs. This new album was influenced by the rises and falls in my life through the years, so I wanted to sing about what sustains me. I’ve featured songs about my wife and my son, but I also wanted to share a song about my faith. I hope it is comforting to anyone who may need to hear these words.”

McCreery sings, “Where can you go when you ain’t getting nowhere / Every turn is a dead-end road / The rain starts to fall and you’re so lost out there / Really only one place I know / When your whole world falls to pieces / And you don’t know how to build it back / There’s a red letter blueprint in King James black.”

McCreery’s “Red Letter Blueprint” follows previously released tracks “Cab In A Solo,” “Can’t Pass The Bar,” “Love Like This,” and “Slow Dance.”  It marks the first of new music since his 2021 album, Same Truck, featuring “You Time” and “It Matters To Her.”

The Triple Tigers recording artist will fulfill a lifelong dream on April 20 when he becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry. McCreery will be inducted by Opry member Josh Turner, following his invitation on stage in December by none other than Garth Brooks.

Click below to listen to Scotty McCreery’s “Red Letter Blueprint.”

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• Garth Brooks

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