Upcoming Country CD Releases
August 7, 2026
Corb Lund –
Dark Horses
(New West Records) – The 11-track set is a new recording of acoustic versions of some of Lund's favorite songs across his catalog. Lund said, "I chose one track from each of my 11 albums of original material and re-performed them in my living room, unaccompanied. This presents the songs in their rawest form, boiled right down to their essence."
LOCASH –
Let the Music Play
(Galaxy Label Group) – The collection from singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas finds them co-writing with Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley and Ben Johnson. The EP is the follow-up to "Bet the Farm."
The Grascals –
Not That Gone
(Billy Blue) – The 11-track collection marks The Grascals' first release with the label and showcases the band's signature harmonies on a record produced by the band and Ben Isaacs. Dolly Parton guests on "Broken Angels," penned by Parton and The Grascals' Jamie Johnson. The album introduces new member Kyle Perkins on bass following the 2025 retirement of founding member Terry Smith, while showcasing the current lineup of Danny Roberts (mandolin), Jamie Johnson (guitar), Kristin Scott Benson (banjo), John Bryan (fiddle), Jamie Harper (guitar/vocals) and Kyle Perkins (bass).
August 14, 2026
Ashley Cooke –
ashley cooke
(Big Loud) – Ashley Cooke releases her sophomore effort with production by Dann Huff.
August 21, 2026
Ian Munsick –
The Mountain Goat
(WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records) – Wyoming native Ian Munsick continues the indie route with his first release on WEST TO THE REST RECORDS, the label he started after exiting Warner Records.
August 26, 2026
Zach John King –
I'm What You Get
(Sony Nashville) – Zach John King releases his debut album. The 20-song release was co-produced by Ryan Wilson and King. Georgia native Zach John King received help from Brent Cobb, Bayker Blankenship and Brooks & Dunn all help out.
August 28, 2026
Little Big Town –
It's A Dying Art
(MCA Nashville) –
Billy Strings –
So Much for Goodbyes
(Reprise) – Billy Strings get personal on this release. He created the album int eh wake of the passing of his mother. She designed the cover for the project.
September 11, 2026
Buddy Miller –
Buddy Miller
(New West Records) – Buddy Miller releases his first record in 15 years. This follows his collaboration with his wife, Julie, on 2023's "In The Throes." Emmylou Harris, The War & Treaty, Lee Ann Womack, Shawn Colvin, Ashley Monroe, Elizabeth Cook, Jim Lauderdale, Dan Penn, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams all appear on the new disc, which contains 12 songs.
September 16, 2026
Laci Kaye Booth –
Love Ain't For The Faint Of Heart
(Lost Highway) – Texas native Laci Kaye Booth makes her debut for Lost Highway. Booth placed fourth on season 17 of American Idol in 2019.
Jason Scott & The High Heat –
Play Out
(Leo33) –
September 18, 2026
Luke Bryan –
Signs
(Capitol Nashville) – Luke Bryan's studio album contains the single "Country And She Knows It."
Riley Green –
That's Just Me
(Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment) – Riley Green releases his fourth studio album.
September 25, 2026
Corey Kent –
Heartland Rock and Roll
(Sony Music Nashville) – Corey Kent merges country, rock and soul for what he calls "heartland rock and roll." The 16-song release is Kent's third major label release.
Lauren Watkins –
If I'm Being Honest
(Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters) – Nashville native Lauren Watkins releases her third record. She helped write all 12 songs. Her husband, Will Bundy, produced the set.
Max McNown –
Leave On A Light
(Fugitive Recordings) – Max McNown releases his third record. He already released the song "Famous To You."
Kenny Chesney –
Silver Sands Marina
(Hey Now Recods) – Kenny Chesney will have 11 songs on his new record. Megan Moroney, Colbie Caillat and Lily Meola will help out on vocals.
October 2, 2026
Miranda Lambert –
Crisco
(MCA Nashville) – Miranda Lambert releases her 11th studio album and first for the label. The record contains 11 songs including "A Song To Sing" with Chris Stapleton helping out. This is the follow-up to "Postcards from Texas" from 2024. Lambert co-produced with Jesse Frasure.
Wynonna –
The Hard Truth
(Anti-) – Wynonna releases her first studio album for ANTI-. Judd co-wrote for the first time. The record was produced by her husband, Cactus Moser.
Recent CD Releases
August 7, 2026
Corb Lund –
Dark Horses
(New West Records) – The 11-track set is a new recording of acoustic versions of some of Lund's favorite songs across his catalog. Lund said, "I chose one track from each of my 11 albums of original material and re-performed them in my living room, unaccompanied. This presents the songs in their rawest form, boiled right down to their essence."
LOCASH –
Let the Music Play
(Galaxy Label Group) – The collection from singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas finds them co-writing with Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley and Ben Johnson. The EP is the follow-up to "Bet the Farm."
The Grascals –
Not That Gone
(Billy Blue) – The 11-track collection marks The Grascals' first release with the label and showcases the band's signature harmonies on a record produced by the band and Ben Isaacs. Dolly Parton guests on "Broken Angels," penned by Parton and The Grascals' Jamie Johnson. The album introduces new member Kyle Perkins on bass following the 2025 retirement of founding member Terry Smith, while showcasing the current lineup of Danny Roberts (mandolin), Jamie Johnson (guitar), Kristin Scott Benson (banjo), John Bryan (fiddle), Jamie Harper (guitar/vocals) and Kyle Perkins (bass).
July 31, 2026
Wyatt Flores –
Scared of Heights
(Island/MCA) – Wyatt Flores returns with his first alnums since "Live At Cain's Ballroom" as well as his 2024 full-length debut album, "Welcome to the Plains."Produced by Charlie Handsome (Post Malone, Morgan Wallen), Jacob "JKash" Hindlin (Dua Lipa) and Gian Stone (Maroon 5), Flores expands his sound on the 13 songs to incorporate elements of early 2000s rock.
July 24, 2026
Carter Faith –
Cherry Valley Forever
(Gatsby/MCA) – Carter Faith expands on her traditional country-based "Cherry Valley" from last fall to a deluxe version with five new songs.
Charles Wesley Godwin –
Christian Name
(Big Loud) – Charles Wesley Godwin's latest was influence by the stillborn birth of his son. The 13 songs have a religious bent to them with songs including the closing "God's Been Good to Me." Luke Combs guests on "Better That Way."
Brantley Gilbert –
Sins of the Father
(BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) – Brantley Gilbert releases his eighth studio album and first for the label. He had a hand in writing all 15 songs.
July 22, 2026
Waylon Wyatt –
Dustpiles
(Music Soup/Darkroom Records) – Arkansas native Waylon Wyatt, who first made a name for himself via TikTok, releases his debut full length.
July 3, 2026
Margo Price –
Days of Unrest
(Loma Vista) – Margo Price releases a nine-song mixtape tackling a number of political/societal issues. Among the songs is her reading of Dylan's "Maggie's Farm."
June 26, 2026
Boone Creek –
Boone Creek
(Hightone/Craft Recordings) – The debut album from bluegrass band Boone Creek is reissued with bonus tracks from the original sessions. Boone Creek consisted of Ricky Skaggs (mandolin, fiddle, guitar), Dobro master Jerry Douglas (Wes Goulding (guitar, vocals) and banjo man Terry Baucom. The group broke up after one more album ("One Way Track") in 1978 on Sugar Hill Records.
Frank Ray –
Good for the Soul
(BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) – Frank Ray releases his five-song EP. Produced by Seth Mosley and Michael "X" O'Connor, the five-song collection showcases Ray's blend of storytelling and modern country sounds. Tracy Lawrence sings on the title track. Ray helped write two of the cuts.
Sela Campbell –
Lovin' Made Me Mean
(Leo33) – Virginia native Sela Campbell makes her debut with a six-song EP that is on the traditional country side. Campbell cites Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and Miranda Lambert as influences.
American Aquarium –
New Ways to Lose
(Losing Side Records) – American Aquarium, the brainchild of BJ Barham, release their 11th record. Shooter Jennings produced, marking the third time he has done that for the band.
Rodney Crowell –
Then Again
(New West) – Rodney Crowell discovered this "lost" album in his vaults after 20 years! He decided to have it see the light of day with two new recordings. Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett.
June 19, 2026
Kashus Culpepper –
Act I: Summer Night
(Big Loud) – Kashus Culpepper released a follow-up to of his debut record. The EP contains four more songs, kicking off with a cover of Glen Campbell's immortalized "Southern Nights"
The War and Treaty –
The Story of Michael & Tanya
(Atlantic Outpost) – The War and Treaty - the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter - release their sixth record (including their first, which was under the Michael and Tanya moniker).
June 12, 2026
Redferrin –
Been There Done That,
(Warner Nashville) – Redferrin releases a 13-song album. Wiz Khalifa helps out on one track.
Graham Barham –
CLUB COUNTRY
(Sony Music Nashville) – Small town Louisiana native Graham Barham makes his full-length debut.
Keith Urban –
flow state
(MCA) – Keith Urban releases what is being called his yacht rock album, a record mainly of covers. Among them are "Magnet and Steel," "Just the Two of Us," "Baby Come Back," and already released tracks "Summer Breeze" and "We Go Back."
Midland –
Stages
(Blue Highway) – The traditional-based trio of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson offer a 10-song release.
Koe Wetzel –
The Night Champion
(Columbia) – Koe Wetzel follows up "9 Lives" with this record. The first song released from the project is "Hurts Like You."
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