Marty Stuart: “I Have Three Albums in the Can.”

Well well well. It was announced earlier in August that Marty Stuart had signed to the European record label Snakefarm Records, and we knew this signing was to gear up for a new album at some point in the near future. It’s been since 2017’s Way Out West since Stuart released a proper album. But now Marty Stuart has revealed that he has not one, but three albums ready to release.
It’s been hard to get any good intelligence from the Marty Stuart camp for a while now, and we’ve had to pontificate on what his upcoming moves will be by what color scarf he’s wearing, or how high he’s kinked his hair that day. But he’s commencing a European tour today (August 25th) with his Fabulous Superlatives band, and now that he’s flown across the pod, he’s singing like a canary about all sorts of stuff.
“I have three albums in the can – they’ll be out soon,” Marty Stuart told The Guardian while promoting the tour.
Well alright then, that’s what we’re talking about. So not only should we be anticipating a new proper studio album from Marty Stuart, perhaps he has some other tricks up his sleeve.
In March of 2021, Stuart announced a covers song project called Songs I Sing in the Dark, which was supposed to be a 20-song endeavor where he released a cover song each month for 20 months. However, Stuart stopped just a few songs in with no explanation. Perhaps that will be one of the three projects. He’s also been saying for years that he wants to release an album of surf guitar music. One of the best guitarists out there, perhaps that’s also one of the albums Marty Stuart is sitting on. We’ll just have to see.
Also interesting from The Guardian interview, Marty Stuart shared his perspective about his early career output as a solo artist.
“I had a period of making big production records in the 90s that got me into the charts and won me a wide audience, and I’m grateful for that,” Stuart says. “But I dislike the sound of those records—like a lot of mainstream country they were trying to sound like what you hear on pop-rock radio. That’s not what I’m about. I prefer to pursue my own vision. I might not get on country radio these days but this doesn’t bother me.”
I don’t know. If you’re in the right mood, that rockabilly-style country of Stuart’s early career like “Hillbilly Rock” and “Little Things” can hit you right. But I get what he’s saying. It was after he stopped trying to launch radio singles where he really found his stride, and Marty’s output into his 40s and 50s has been as good or better than anyone’s in country. He doesn’t feel like an aging star leaning on his old hits. You feel like Stuart is just hitting his stride, and his songs come with a vigor and freshness few performers of his age can muster. He’s remained hungry and relevant, at least to those who know what’s up.
That’s why you can’t help but be excited that Marty Stuart doesn’t just have a new album on the way, but three of them.
August 25, 2022 @ 2:08 pm
Marty is the coolest person in country music. Love his early work and new stuff. He is a gem. I wait to see what he has for us. His last album was incredible.
August 25, 2022 @ 2:12 pm
So why did he throw them in the toilet? LOL, I know . But yes, just like when William lee Golden and the Goldens did it, they released 3 fantastic albums all at once. So I cannot wait for Marty to do the same, I am looking very forward to these albums.
August 25, 2022 @ 3:09 pm
maybe he’s covering Cash’s “Flushed from the bathroom of your heart”
August 25, 2022 @ 8:08 pm
???????????? that’s a good one.
August 25, 2022 @ 2:15 pm
Good news, from Marty.
August 25, 2022 @ 2:19 pm
Can’t wait. Also I’d like The Lakota Badlands album to be released on vinyl if anyone is taking requests.
August 25, 2022 @ 2:45 pm
So basically Marty is going to release 3 albums in a couple of months and the kids are going to say he’s copying Zach Bryan and then I’m going to get drunk and fight them.
Of course I kid. Love Marty and Zach is certainly growing on me. Way Out West was amazing and I still play it out here in Cali when I’m driving through the desert. Hoping for another concept album like that.
August 27, 2022 @ 9:34 am
He said they’d be out soon, but he didn’t say for sure they would be released at the same time. There may be staggered release dates.
August 25, 2022 @ 3:14 pm
Absolutely fantastic news.
August 25, 2022 @ 3:16 pm
Martys never released a clunker , ever.
August 25, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
“European record label”? what the hell is wrong with Nashville?
August 26, 2022 @ 12:41 pm
Just listen to what is coming out of “Smashville”……it’s pitiful!
August 25, 2022 @ 4:54 pm
Ray Wylie Hubbard has to be gleaming at the name of Marty’s new record
August 25, 2022 @ 8:25 pm
It’s always good when artist realize it’s better to be original and true to yourself as they age instead of chasing radio hits or a more popular formula. I understand why some would miss the radio though. It’s always cooler just turning on the radio and hearing your song playing than it is to know some people love your song on Spotify.
August 26, 2022 @ 2:19 am
It’s not like Marty Stuart has the option of getting his new songs played on the radio if only he’d chase after trends. Heck, Alan Jackson and Vince Gill don’t get played on country radio!
August 26, 2022 @ 5:24 am
Not necessarily true. Walker hayes got his stuff on the radio and such. Obviously he’s younger than these guys but not any less irreverent. Jackson in my mind has chased but found out the hard way, his stuff just isn’t going to be played on current format. The sooner artist realize that fame is fleeting and recognize it as it is happening like Marty did, the easier it will be and the better their music will be.
August 30, 2022 @ 4:49 pm
“… Alan Jackson and Vince Gill don’t get played on country radio!”
Except maybe on Siriux/XM’s Prime Country station, the only one I listen to anymore.
August 27, 2022 @ 10:59 am
This is the best news in months. The “Songs I Sing in the Dark” tracks on Youtube are outstanding. Trig, you nailed it with how Marty just keeps getting better. Voice getting richer, production values way up, band first-rate, totally solid songs, and Emmylou-level song selection when he does covers. He and the Superlatives are the total package, and their live shows are always tight. Can’t wait to crank ’em up.
August 27, 2022 @ 11:55 am
????♀️ Marty why did you sign with a label? Stay independent. These labels make your life hell. They are dictators. You really want to stay broke. This is a dirty business.
August 28, 2022 @ 10:36 am
Just saw him do an acoustic set in Leeds, UK on Thursday. He is class. And this line up of the Superlatives is incredible. Chris Scruggs is worth your ticket money on his own
August 30, 2022 @ 10:47 am
Sure wish Marty & Connie would do a album together. They sound so good together.