Blake Wood’s ‘One More Shot’—A Nostalgic Nod to Early 2000s Country with a Fresh Spin

Blake Wood is back, and if "One More Shot" is any indication, his sophomore album with Deluge Records Nashville (DRN) is shaping up to be his most authentic and compelling work yet. The song—co-written with his brother Jon Wood and Dillon McConal—finds Blake at his absolute best vocally, with a production style that winks at the golden era of early 2000s country while staying true to his own signature sound.

Produced by Sam Grow at Sound Stage in Nashville, One More Shot is a breakup anthem wrapped in neon lights and whiskey-soaked regret. The storytelling is crisp and familiar—our narrator is drowning his sorrows at a bar, but the drink in his hand isn’t what he really wants. The “one more shot” he’s searching for isn’t poured from a bottle; it’s a second chance with the girl he let slip away.

Wood’s lyrics are straightforward yet evocative, painting a picture of heartbreak through the haze of barroom confessions:

"You can't find it on the top shelf / And I can't find her in anyone else / Right now she's fading out of my life / Fast as the ice in my whiskey melts."

There’s a classic quality to this song—a natural, effortless flow that comes from a strong writing session. As Blake himself put it, "It was one of those writing days where it just came to us so quick, and I love the story the song takes you through." And it shows. The melody builds gradually, echoing the kind of slow-burn, radio-ready country hits that once dominated FM airwaves in the early late 90s and early 2000s. It’s easy to imagine One More Shot sitting comfortably alongside tracks from Blake Shelton, Gary Allan, or Chris Cagle during that era.

Blake delivers his most confident and emotive performance to date. There’s a rawness in his delivery. The production by Grow is slick but not overdone, letting the song breathe and allowing Wood’s voice to shine.

With One More Shot, Blake Wood proves he’s not just chasing radio trends—he’s crafting songs that feel timeless yet current, deeply personal yet universally relatable. If this is just the first taste of his upcoming album, fans are in for a real treat when the full project drops this fall.