Release Radar & Most Anticipated New Country Albums for 2026
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Welcome to 2026! You made it. Now it’s time to prepare for the rest of the year. Music helps. This page will guide you through the first part of the year to let you know who is releasing albums each week.
Blackberry Smoke Goes #1 in Album Sales with “You Hear Georgia”
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Blackberry Smoke is back on top once again with the band’s latest album You Hear Georgia. It’s a position the Georgia-based Southern rock outfit is used to, bolstered by a supremely loyal fan base. “You Hear Georgia” ended up at #1 in album sales in both country and rock.
Ashley McBryde Is Ready to Embark on 2021 Tour
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The argument can be made that Ashley McBryde is the best thing going in mainstream country music at the moment. She certainly released a contender for the best mainstream country album in the last couple of years with her record ‘Never Will.’ Now she’s taking the act on the road.
3 Unheard Randy Travis Songs Accompany ‘Storms of Life’ Reissue
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June 2nd marked the 35th Anniversary of the release of the legendary debut album from Randy Travis, Storms of Life. Given credit for righting the country music ship in 1986 with its neotraditional sound while propelling Randy Travis to superstardom, it’s an important album in country music history.
Cody Jinks Has New Album in the Can … & ‘Caned By Nod’ Metal Band?
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Cody Jinks spent the better part of May sequestered in the studio at the infamous Sonic Ranch just outside of El Paso, TX with his band the Tone Deaf Hippies, recording his next album ahead of hitting the road again with the full band after a long period away.
Jerry Jeff Walker Memorial Concert to be Aired Live
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Legendary songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker passed away on October 23rd, 2020 due to throat Cancer, but never got a proper send off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event sold out within minutes of being announced, but if you’re a die hard Jerry Jeff fan and still want to participate, you can.
Album Review – Bo DePeña’s “It’s About to Get Western”
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Like Colter Wall, Corb Lund and others, Bo DePeña’s looking to keep the traditions of Western music alive, not just by singing them, but by living them out, so he can sing them with truth and authenticity. You hear that on his new album “It’s About to Get Western.”
Multiple Country Radio Stations Disrupted by Ransomware Attack
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Multiple country music radio stations owned by the Cox Media Group are being affected by a potential ransomware attack that occurred on Thursday, June 3rd. Though the radio stations are still able to broadcast, the live feeds on their websites and streaming networks have been disabled.
10 Badass Cody Jinks Moments
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That’s right, Saving Country Music is brushing off this old feature, and featuring another name from the modern era of country music badasses in Cody Jinks after his recent run over the last few years has made him one of the most formidable names in independent country.
Kick Your Boots Up: Sierra Ferrell’s Rounder Debut Is Coming
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Many folks have been feverishly awaiting news on when the debut album from gypsy jazz Appalachian folk phenom Sierra Ferrell would finally emerge after signing to Rounder Records in 2019. Well now we’ve been made aware the album is coming, and it’s appropriately titled “Long Time Coming.”
Rock Review – Michigan Rattlers – “That Kind of Life”
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Similar to a band like Lucero or maybe even some eras of American Aquarium, the music of the Michigan Rattlers is guilty of being country or roots only by association. But you’re not reluctant to embrace them because just like the rest of us, they’re refugees of the era.
Born & Raised Fest Announces Loaded Inaugural Lineup
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With ZZ Top and Cody Jinks at the top of the card, Blackberry Smoke, Randy Rogers Band, Parker McCollum, and Robert Earl Keen filling out the top slots, and an impressive undercard that includes hard-to-get names like Zach Bryan, Born & Raised Fest will hit the bullseye of appeal for many.
Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Mickey Guyton Perform on Memorial Day
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The national Memorial Day concert each year broadcast on PBS doesn’t always include notable names from the country music world. But in 2021, it included three of them, who each turned in marquee performances. Here are the performances of Vince Gill, Mickey Guyton, and Alan Jackson.