Published 2:59 PM EDT Sep 11, 2017 Autumn is less than two weeks away and with it is coming an unprecedented wave of new country music album releases. Typically, the months leading into the holiday season are popular for new albums, but that's never been more true than it is this year. Between now and December, close to 30 country albums have release dates on the books — and even more are in the works. Watch for albums from country music’s biggest stars, legends and up-and-comers over the next few months including highly anticipated releases from Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Chris Young and Kelsea Ballerini.
Kenny Chesney has a live album planned and Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will each reissue their popular Christmas albums with added tracks. Hot newcomers Carly Pearce and Midland will give fans a first look at complete bodies of work. Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have albums planned but no set release dates. It all starts this Friday, with new releases from Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch and Kip Moore. Here’s what to expect.
Courtesy of Broken Bow Music Group Sept. 8: Dustin Lynch — “Current Mood” Lynch has covered a lot of musical ground since his breakthrough hit “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012. “Current Mood” has the traditional country elements of “Cowboys and Angels,” but it doesn’t linger there. The album, Lynch’s third, is deeply infused with R&B, pop and rock. “Current Mood” includes Lynch’s hit songs “Seein’ Red,” “Small Town Boy” and the soulful duet with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild “Love Me or Leave Me Alone.”. Hamari adhuri kahaani full movie download.
Courtesy of Universal Music Group Sept. 8: Kip Moore — “Slowheart” Moore’s platinum-selling debut album “Up All Night” is home to hits including “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” and “Hey, Pretty Girl.” His less commercial follow-up “Wild Ones” created an underground swell of support, building his audience by thousands. With “Slowheart,” Moore blends the passion and connection for which he’s known with a new self-awareness that will speak to both commercial and underground audiences. “Slowheart” includes Top 10 hit “More Girls Like You” and the stripped-down, autobiographical “Guitar Man.”.
Cover Art Courtesy of BMLG Records Sept. 22: Midland — “On the Rocks” Country music fans met the modern retro country rule breakers when the trio broke into the genre this year with “Drinkin’ Problem.” Sept. 22: Home Free — “Timeless” “Home Free” made a splash when the vocals-only country group won season four of NBC’s a cappella singing competition “The Sing-Off.” “Timeless” is a 14-song collection of originals and cover songs including “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “My Church” and “Man of Constant Sorrow.”.
Courtesy of Curb Records Oct. 6: Jerrod Niemann — “This Ride” Niemann rose to popularity with songs including “Lover, Lover” and “Drink to That all Night.” “This Ride” is his fourth album and its track list includes Niemann’s single “God Made a Woman,” “A Little More Love” with Lee Brice and “I Ain’t All There” with Diamond Rio. 6: Kane Brown — “Kane Brown: Deluxe Edition” Brown released his self-titled debut on Sony Music Nashville in December. The album includes his current Top 10 “What Ifs” featuring Lauren Alaina.
The deluxe version will add four new songs to the package, including a duet with Brown’s hero Chris Young. 13: Russell Dickerson — “Yours” “Yours” is newcomer Russell Dickerson’s debut album on new label Triple Tigers and is home to his current single of the same name. “Yours,” the song, has more than 50 million streams. David McClister Oct. 20: Darius Rucker — “When Was The Last Time” “When Was The Last Time” is home to Rucker’s 8th No. 1 song “If I Told You” and “First Time,” which is now at country radio.
27: Kenny Chesney — “Live in No Shoes Nation” “Live in No Shoes Nation” is packed with more than 30 hit songs from 10 years of live performances in stadiums, bars and on the beach. Special guests include Eric Church, Dave Matthews, Zac Brown Band, Taylor Swift and David Lee Murphy. 27: Craig Wayne Boyd — “Top Shelf” Boyd won “The Voice” in 2014. He wowed audiences with his baritone voice and eagerness to cover country songs and gospel classics. 27: Granger Smith — “When the Good Guys Win” Smith grabbed the attention of country fans with radio hits including “If the Boot Fits” and “Backroad Song” from his 2016 album “Remington.” He’s also known for his alter ego Earl Dibbles, Jr.
“When the Good Guys Win” contains Smith’s current single “Happens Like That.”. Courtesy of Black River Entertainment Nov.
3: Kelsea Ballerini — “Unapologetically” With hits including “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan,” Ballerini became the first female artist to break through with the same level of success in years. “Unapologetically” is Ballerini’s follow-up to her debut “The First Time” and is home to her current single “Legends.” Nov. 10: Billy Ray Cyrus — “Set the Record Straight” Billy Ray Cyrus rocketed to stardom in the ‘90s with “Achy Breaky Heart,” which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Currently Cyrus stars in CMT’s “Still the King,” which is in its second season on the network.
17: Chase Rice — “Lambs & Lions” “Lambs & Lions” includes Rice’s new single “Three Chords & The Truth.” Rice is known for Top 5 hits including “Ready Set Roll” and Gonna Wanna Tonight.” He also co-wrote Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.”. Cover Art Courtesy of BMLG Records Dec. 1: Danielle Bradbery — “I Don't Believe We've Met” Fans grew to love Bradbery when she won “The Voice” in 2013. “I Don't Believe We've Met” contains her new single “Sway” and is her first album in almost three years. 8: Walker Hayes — “boom.” Hayes is a father of six who worked at Costco while waiting to break through in country music. His production, lyrics and phrasing pushes the boundaries of the already stretched country genre.
But those to take the time to absorb his music will be moved by his honesty and gift for storytelling. The album’s lead single “You Broke Up with Me” is now at radio. By the end of the year, expect to see new albums from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and an Alabama Christmas album. The albums have been confirmed, but release dates haven’t been set.