Shane co-wrote all of the album's 15 tracks, with the exception of "Kickin' Stones", which is a spoken word interlude by The Fletch. It was preceded by the release of the EP
County Roads, which featured six of the album's tracks.
Tenille Townes is featured on "Nothin' Lasts Forever", and Shane's mother guests on the closing track, "Miles", which he wrote as a tribute to his father, inspired by his career as a truck driver. Oscar Charles produced the album. A
country music record,
Backslider draws additional inspiration from
southern rock,
R&B, and
gospel genres. Shane informally defined
Backslider as having three distinct chapters inspired by his life: "The Dazed and Confused Year" (inspired by his reckless youth), "The Mandy Years" (dedicated to his wife and turning his life around), and "The Nashville Years" (as a tribute to his appreciation for country music). It was released as Shane's debut single to country radio on September 21, 2020. It became a number one hit on the
Billboard Country Airplay chart on the week dated October 23, 2021, and was certified Platinum by the
RIAA. "Country Roads" was released as the album's second single on February 7, 2022, and it debuted (and peaked) at number 60 on the Country Airplay chart. ==Critical reception==