Neon Light (Blake Shelton song)

"Neon Light" is a song recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in August 2014 as the lead single from his ninth studio album, Bringing Back the Sunshine (2014). The song was written by Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, and Josh Kear, and produced by Scott Hendricks.

"Neon Light" is a mid-tempo country song characterized by its prominent use of a bluesy electric guitar riff. The lyrics describe a person dealing with heartbreak by seeking solace and escape in the atmosphere and artificial light of a bar. The "neon light" serves as a metaphor for temporary relief and a distraction from emotional pain.

The song reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in November 2014, becoming Shelton's eleventh number-one single on that chart. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Neon Light" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The music video for "Neon Light" features Blake Shelton performing the song in a dimly lit bar setting, interspersed with shots of a woman seemingly experiencing the heartbreak described in the song's lyrics.

The song received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its catchy melody and Shelton's vocal performance. Some critics noted the song's more traditional country sound compared to some of Shelton's previous releases. It remains one of Shelton's signature songs and is frequently performed at his concerts.