Release Radar & Most Anticipated Albums for Final Part of 2024
Aren’t you lucky that you’re connected in with Saving Country Music, which is the website numerous other websites use to stay informed about all the albums coming out each week. It’s darn near a full time job to stay up with them all—let alone go through them, screen and vet them, and offer reviews for some of the best.
Below you will find the top recommended albums for each week until the end of 2024, with a more detailed list of (most) all the releases each week below that, along with the always-fun “Rumor Mill” where the hints and allegations go.
Hint: Bookmark this page, and come back each Friday to stay up-to-date with releases. This list will be updated regularly under the “confirmed releases” heading as new albums are announced, though older albums won’t be removed from the list so people can look back at what they might have missed.
PLEASE NOTE: No artist or album was overlooked, snubbed, or disregarded here. If you know about an album to be released that you believe is of interest to country and roots music, please feel free to share the information below in the comments section for the benefit of everyone.
George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers – September 6th
Since Strait last released an album, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the direction of country music. In 2019 when Honky Tonk Time Machine came out, country music was still trying to extricate itself from the Bro-Country era. Now we have a whole host of new and up-and-coming traditional country artists directly inspired by Strait breathing new life into the genre. All the more reason for Strait to break his semi-retirement and release new music himself.
“I’m dedicating this record to my longtime manager and friend Erv Woolsey and my longtime fiddle player and friend Gene Elders (a player on four of these tracks), who we lost on the same day, March 20, 2024, as well as my longtime friend and road manager Tom Foote, who we lost on April 29, 2024,” says Strait. “I will never forget all of the good times we had together. May they rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.” (read more)
The Deslondes – Roll It Out – September 6th
At this point, Sam Doores, Riley Downing, Dan Cutler, John James Tourville, and Howe Pearson—known collectively as The Deslondes—feel just as much like a musical institution as they do a “band.” Along with 15 years of history and four albums from the New Orleans-based outfit, they have been chief collaborators both separately and together in some on the best roots music over that period.
“This band feels like the old family farm,” says Sam Doores. “It’s a place where we can meet for the Fourth of July, bring our families, grill some burgers, and make some music together. It’s always going to be there, and we know it’s going to work and feel good.”
Miranda Lambert – Postcards from Texas – September 13th
At this point, Miranda Lambert can (and should) be done pretending she will be able to court country radio with a big single. Clearly country radio has moved on, though many country music fans have moved on from country radio too. But one thing that Miranda has not moved on from is doing things a little differently, and digging a little deeper to find worthy songwriters to showcase.
There has been big talk about Miranda Lambert returning to her “Texas roots” and her Kerosene era on the new album. As with all of these proclamations, it’s often advantageous to wait and see. But there are some interesting tidbits about the album that signal that Miranda might mean business, including using producer Jon Randall, recording at Arlyn Studios in Austin, and using writers like Brent Cobb, Aaron Raitiere, and David Allan Coe. (read more)
Shawna Thompson – Lean On Neon – September 13th
You may have heard Shawna Thompson’s name as part of the major label-backed mainstream country duo Thompson Square with her husband Kiefer. They had some radio success in the early 2010s before they parted way with Broken Bow Records. But whatever you might remember from them is not fair to infer what you might hear from Shawna Thompson’s first official solo album.
On Lean On Neon, Shawna Thompson goes full-blown traditional country. If the early singles such as “Burn It Down” and “Lonesome and Then Some” are any indication, this might be one of the hardest and heartbreaking albums released all year. Don’t overlook this one.
Reckless Kelly – The Last Frontier – September 13th
The last album? The last tour? Reckless Kelly has been flirting with semi or permanent retirement for a few years now, spooking long-time fans. All we know for sure at the moment is they’re still around, and will release their latest album The Last Frontier, which is also the name of their tour that will run at least through the end of 2025.
“It’s important to us that our fans know that we all still truly love playing with each other,” says Willy Braun. “At first glance, it looks like a full-scale ‘retirement,’ and that’s not exactly accurate. We’ll still continue to record music and perform live on occasion, but after 30 years on the road, we are looking forward to pulling back the reins a bit, spending more time at home, and exploring our other interests.”
Willie Watson – Self-Titled – September 13th
Unlike his previous solo albums, previous Old Crow Medicine Show member Willie Watson will not be interpreting old standards on this one. “After 30 years of playing music professionally, this is my debut album,” Willie Watson says. “This record is me beating the devil, or the story of what finally did it anyway. I didn’t make any specific pact or anything but I know we’ve been tangled up most of my life. Now that he’s gone I can love myself again.”
Along for the ride is an impressive list of musicians that includes Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) and Kenneth Pattengale (Milk Carton Kids) as producers, Paul Kowert also of the Punch Brothers on bass, Benmont Tench on keys, and Sami Braman of The Onlies on fiddle. (read more)
Mac Leaphart – Motel Breakfast – September 13th
Mac Leaphart stunned many and made lots of new fans with his 2021 album Music City Joke. It was the confluence of strong songwriting and infectious melodies that made him a new favorite among an attentive swath of independent music fans. With his new album produced by Brad Jones, he hopes to instill more live energy into his repertoire.
“I took a few months off, didn’t play any shows, and I just wrote like it was my job,” Leaphart says, hoping to fill a hole in the Americana music diet of “upbeat and intelligent songwriting, à la Jerry Jeff Walker, Dr. Hook & Doug Sahm. It came from me wanting to fill the holes in my setlist. It came from me wanting to write songs that were built for the stage.”
JP Harris – JP Harris is a Trash Fire – September 20th
It’s been nearly six years … or how JP Harris counts it off, “6/10ths of a decade, 1/7th of my lifetime, 36 dog years…” since he released his last original studio album, 2018’s Sometimes Dogs Bark at Nothing. But now the carpenter/contractor, old-time banjo enthusiast, and sometimes full-time touring musician is officially back with the self-deprecating JP Harris is a Trash Fire.
It comes via the newly-revamped Bloodshot Records, and will be JP’s first release through the label. It was produced by rock ‘n roll throwback artist JD McPherson between his tour duties with Robert Plant, engineered by Andrija Tokic, and features vocal contributions from Erin Rae, The Watson Twins, and Shovels & Rope. (read more)
Billy Strings – Highway Prayers – September 27th
Even Billy Strings himself admits openly that the best way to imbibe in his music is in the live setting. He’s never going to sell millions of studio albums, and this is one of the reasons he just released his first live album called Live Vol. 1 on July 12th. But that doesn’t mean he can’t get into the studio between shows and see what kind of trouble he can get into. In this case, it’s 20 original songs co-produced with Jon Brion.
It’s smart to expect a departure from Billy’s last album Me/And/Dad that was a super traditional bluegrass album of standards Strings recorded with his father. This one is likely to take a more progressive turn, but it is also likely to include ample amounts of traditional bluegrass, just like all of Billy’s albums and his live shows. (read more)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Live From The Ryman Vol. 2 – October 4th
Jason Isbell’s extended residencies at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville every October have become an annual tradition in Music City. Now he looks to commemorate some of the best performances over the last few years, and offer fans live versions of some of his most iconic songs from his last few studio releases.
The new 15-track album mostly features music from Isbell’s recent albums Reunions (2020) and Weathervanes (2023). But it also includes the song “The Last Song I Will Write” from Isbell’s 2009 self-titled album, as well as a cover of Tom Petty’s “Room At The Top.” (read more)
Benjamin Tod – Shooting Star – October 18th
Making a straight up country record was inside of Benjamin Tod of the Lost Dog Street band, and needed to come out. Helping him in that process was producer Andrija Tokic, who is quickly becoming the throwback country extraordinaire from his work with Melissa Carper, Ian Noe, John R. Miller, JP Harris and more. He also solicited the services of a host of “Nashville Cats,” i.e. seasoned studio musicians to make sure the album came to life authentically.
“The original idea for this album was for each song to be placed in a different production period in country music history,” says Tod. “Obviously, there’s no way to cover everything so my preference shines through. A tune goes as far back as the mid-50s and spans up to the early 90’s.” (read more)
Wyatt Flores – Welcome To The Plains – October 18th
Three EPs and scores of singles have fed into the rapid growth of Wyatt Flores as a songwriter and performer, making him one of the hottest names in country and roots music. But enough messing around. Now he’s ready to release a legitimate 14-song LP called Welcome To The Plains. Produced by Beau Bedford, the album officially consists of two parts: happy on one side, sad on the other. The LP version will come in two separate albums symbolizing the separate moods.
“It’s an album about home and a search for happiness,” Flores explains. “It’s the stories of my life, my family, and the people and places in my life who have defined who I am today. It feels like these last three years have been building up to this music.” (read more)
OTHER ANTICIPATED/CONFIRMED RELEASES
September 6th
George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers
Francesca Brown – Stolen Lands and Broken Dreams
Garth Brooks – Time Traveler (Amazon exclusive)
Bob Sumner – Some Place to Rest Easy
The Deslondes – Roll It Out
Jackson Dean – On The Back of My Dreams
Matt Ward – The Long Way Home (Australian country)
Luke Winslow-King – Flash-A-Magic
Shovels & Rope – Something Is Working Up Above My Head
Jenna Paulette – Horseback
David Luning – Lessons
Corey Kent – Black Bandana
Jeffrey Foucault – The Universal Fire
Jack Struder – Diggin’ For Dirt
Andy Statman – Bluegrass Tracks (bluegrass)
Amy Helm – Silver City (Americana)
Eric Devries and The Song & Dance Band – Traveler’s Heart (bluegrass, folk)
Kenny Kosek with Tony Trischka – Twisted Sage (Old-time)
Greg Copeland – Empire State EP
Paula Fong – Chestnut Mare EP (folk)
September 13th
Shawna Thompson – Lean On Neon
Reckless Kelly – The Last Frontier
Miranda Lambert – Postcards From Texas
Greg Loftus – No Kings in the Wild
Mac Leaphart – Motel Breakfast
Willie Watson – Self-Titled
Marian Runk – Two Wires and a Spark
Eliza Thorn – Somebody New
Michael McDermott – Lighthouse on the Shore and East Jesus
Lee DeWyze – Gone For Days
Lisa Morales – Sonora
Iron Country Sisters – Grace (Americana)
Amy Grant and Vince Gill – When I Think of Christmas (Christmas album)
Kylie Fox – Sequoia (Americana, folk)
Nick Lowe, Los Straitjackets – Indoor Safari (Mod, surf)
Sean Taylor – The End of the Rainbow (folk, Americana)
Jack Barksdale – Out of Order EP (singer/songwriter)
Maddie & Tae – What A Woman Can Do EP
(9-15) – The Jackson County Kills – Honky Tonk Beast
September 20th
Sophie Gault – Baltic Street Hotel
Midland – Barely Blue
Jerry Douglas – The Set
Mason Ramsey – I’ll See You In My Dreams
JP Harris – JP Harris is a Trash Fire
September Moon – Carry On
Marcedes Carroll – We Lost Track of the Stars
Charly Reynolds – Off The Record
The Roamers – Self-Titled
Chase Rice – Go Down Singin’
Drake White – Low Country High Road
The White Buffalo – A Freight Train Through The Night (live album)
Greg Allman Band – Uncle Sam’s (Live archive recording)
John Surge And The Haymakers – Maybe You Don’t Know Me EP
Christian Hayes – Last I Love You EP
Max McNown – Willfully Blind EP
Bill Anderson – Forevermore EP
Molly Tuttle – Into The Wild EP (bluegrass)
(9-23) John Lomax III – Home on the Range (traditional, old-time)
(9-23) Buddy DeVore & the Faded Cowboys – To Save a Miserable Hide
September 27th
(9-26) Nathan Jacques – Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart
Billy Strings – Highway Prayers
Brendan Forrest – Daydreaming Music Fiend
Julian Taylor – Pathways
JD McPherson – Nite Owls
Kelley Mickwee – Everything Is Beautiful
Cody Jinks – Backside of 30 (Remastered version of 30)
Jordan Fletcher – CLASSIC EP
(9-28) Ernest Graves – Confessions From a Western (Lo-fi)
October 4th
The Wild Feathers – Sirens
Hayes and the Heathens – Self-Titled
Garrett T. Capps and NASA Country – Everyone Is Everyone
The Franklin County Trucking Company – The Death Defying Adventures of The Franklin County Trucking Company
Chris Berado – Wilder All The Time
A Tale of Two – Renegade
Hayes & The Heathens – Self-Titled (Hayes Carll & Band of Heathens)
Jett Holden – The Phoenix
Uncle Ben’s Remedy – Saturday Night Swindle EP
Jesse Terry – Arcadia (Americana)
Dan Reeder – Smithereens (folk, Americana)
Joy Clark – Tell It To The Wind (Americana)
Les Hay Babies – Tintamarre (Cajun country)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Live From The Ryman Vol. 2 (live)
Various Artists – Better Than Jail (Criminal Justice compilation)
October 11th
(10-10) Tyla Rodrigues – Upon Reflection
Teddy and the Rough Riders – Down Home
Justin Moore – This Is My Dirt
Lucy Isabel – All the Light
Chris Acker – Famous Lunch
Taylor Hunnicutt – With All Due Respect EP
Darrell Scott – The New Modern Hymns (covers album)
Jadea Kelly – Weather Girl (Americana)
Dawes – Oh Brother (Americana, indie rock)
Lucy Isabel – All The Light (folk, Americana)
Woody Platt – Far Away With You
Shovel Dance Collective – The Shovel Dance (British folk)
October 18th
(10-17) Julie Williams – Tennessee Moon EP (indie folk)
Wyatt Flores – Welcome To The Plains
Liv Greene – Deep Feeler
Benjamin Tod – Shooting Star
Beau Jennings & The Tigers – American Stories Major Chords
Tim Heidecker – Slipping Away
Riley Green – Don’t Mind If I Do
Anna Wescoat – World Famous
Lindi Ortega – From The Ether
Megan Brickwood – All The Same
Ted Nunes – San Joaquin
Amy Speace – The American Dream
Matt Litzinger – Keep It Burning
Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham – Cunningham Bird (remake of Buckingham Nicks)
Twisted Pine – Love Your Mind (bluegrass)
Mark Stoffel – True Tones (bluegrass)
Jerron Paxton – Things Done Changed (1930’s roots)
Sarah Sample & Edie Carey – Lantern in the Dark: Songs of Comfort and Lullabies (folk, children)
Various Artists – A Lone Star Salute to Little Texas
Various Artists – Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney
Various Artists – Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington
October 25th
(10-24) Melanie MacLaren – Blood Lust EP
(10-24) Smoker Dad – Hotdog Highway
Lowdown Drifters – In Time
Joe Nichols – Honky Tonks and Country Songs
The Oak Ridge Boys – Mama’s Boys
Paul Cauthen – Black on Black
William Harries Graham – Annie’s House
Fancy Hagood – American Spirit
Laney Gardner – A Songwriter’s Diary
EmiSunshine – Trilogy – Roots, The Nashville Vines, Wilder Flowers
Jamie McLean Band – One Step Forward (roots rock)
Chapel Hart – Hartfelt Family Christmas (Christmas music)
Chuck Ragan – Love and Lore (alt-country)
Beth Lee – Hardly Matters (Americana)
Ashtyn Barbaree – Sent Through The Ceiling (Americana)
Amythyst Kiah – Still + Bright (folk, Americana)
Sadie Campbell – Metamorphosis (Americana)
Grayson Capps – Heartbreak, Misery & Death (folk)
Ashtyn Barbaree – Sent Through The Ceiling (folk)
Jason Scott & The High Heat – High Country Heat EP
Fimone – Fascination EP
November 1st
John PayCheck – More Days Behind
Willie Nelson – Last Leaf on the Tree
Noah Smith – Cavaliers into Cadillacs
West of Texas – Hot Motel Nights
Zachary Lucky – The Wind
Slaw – Here I Come
Cody Johnson – Leather, Deluxe Edition (13 new tracks)
Drive-By Truckers – American Band Deluxe (reissue w/ bonus tracks)
Jermie Albino – Our Time In The Sun (Americana)
Wonderly – Wolves (Americana)
Loose Cattle – Someone’s Monster (Americana)
Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks – Afraid (Gothic country)
November 8th
Bubba Bellin – Western Soul
James Ellis – The Party Might Be Over
Singing River – Talkin’ Destination Blues
Jamey Johnson – Midnight Gasoline
Flatland Cavalry – Flatland Forever (Greatest Hits w/ Bonus Tracks)
Steve Leon & The Accusations – Borrowed Time Bonanza (indie country)
Yonder Mountain String Band – Nowhere Next (bluegrass)
November 15th
(11-14) – Steven Denmark – Tequila Tears
(11-14) – Old Tom & The Lookouts – Northeastern (Americana)
Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms – Gold in Your Pocket
Dwight Yoakam – Brighter Days
B.B. Cole – Of Love and Loss
The Red Clay Strays – Live at the Ryman
Tyler-James Kelly – Dream River
Taylor Austin Dye – Sick of Me
Frencha – Grab That Chance (French country)
Brooks and Dunn – Reboot II (collaborative album)
Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables
Evan Ogden – Honesty EP
November 22nd
Jan Daley – The One She’s Been Waiting For
Ags Connolly – Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand
Seán Barna – Internal Trembling EP (singer/songwriter)
December 6th
Nick Gusman And The Coyotes – Lifting Heavy Things
Patrick Davis – Carolina When I Die
Lucinda Williams – Lucinda Williams Sings The Beatles
J.R. Carroll – Dark Cloud
Pure Prairie League – Back On Track
The Castellows – Alabama Stone EP
Old Crow Medicine Show – O.C.M.S. (Vinyl Reissue)
December 13th
Ben Chapman – Downbeat
John R. Miller – Wayward Wind EP
December 20th
Schmoon – Pretty Darn Pretty (Indie folk/Americana)
(12-21) Gregg Hall – Exit 222 EP
January 11th, 2025
Jason Sinay – The Mountain
THE RUMOR MILL
William Beckmann has signed with Warner Music Nashville and has released a new song “Not That Strong.” Don’t be surprised if a new album is on the way sooner than later.
Whitey Morgan has been posting photos of himself in the studio lately.
Jamey Johnson is working on new album, and for real this time, with multiple new singles already released.
Aaron Watson has a new album called Horse Named Texas “in the works.”
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have their long-rumored duets project together in the works.
The Pistol Annies have been writing together, and with others like Lukas Nelson, likely for a new album.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: “Warning: the new record is not the pretty girl singing Jolene at the national finals rodeo in Las Vegas..its the Huntsville prison rodeo when the death row clown gets gored distracting the bull away from the arsonist who got thrown.”
Courtney Patton was in the studio recording new album in December 2023.
Canadian Gothic country artist Lindi Ortega said that she would be recording a new album in 2023, and recently released a song with Tennyson King called “Where I Make My Home.”
Mason Via has left Old Crow Medicine Show. Don’t be surprised if a new album is on the way.
An album of previously-unheard songs from Luke Bell is in the works to go along with an upcoming documentary.
September 4, 2024 @ 11:13 am
And another year goes by without a Ben Haggard album…
September 4, 2024 @ 11:21 am
I’m an odd ball. I love reading saving country music as well as a big fan of Keith Urban’s. Looking forward to his new album on 9/20. 🙂
September 4, 2024 @ 12:32 pm
I enjoyed Keith Urban up through “Fuse,” but after that he lost me.
I’m kinda confused by his new album, though. Wasn’t his last album “The Speed of Now Part 1”? Shouldn’t this next album be Part 2? Why no follow up?
September 4, 2024 @ 11:22 am
Supposedly Garth and Trisha completed a duets project back in 1999. Other than both artists being on different labels, I never understood why it wasn’t released in a timely timeframe.
September 5, 2024 @ 5:07 am
Pretty sure the Capitol Nashville/MCA dispute couldn’t be resolved and the project was put on the back burner. I’d imagine the recordings were disposed of, too, since there was no way to release them — unless Garth owns the masters.
September 4, 2024 @ 11:44 am
Does anyone know if the George Strait vinyl package is a gatefold and if it comes with lyric sheet or if it’s just two records in a single sleeve ?
It’s pretty expensive (UK price £35) and if it’s the latter then I’d just get the CD at £12.50
Thanks in advance
September 4, 2024 @ 11:47 am
Usually People Magazine interviews are superfluous and uninteresting, but I caught note that Shawna Thompson, rather bluntly, stated that her material with Thompson Square was not where her heart was and that this is the album she wanted to make when she moved to Nashville in 1996. I’m curious to see how it turns out; early returns are very promising.
September 4, 2024 @ 12:28 pm
New Paul Cauthen album should be bigger news on here but is rightly buried in the “other releases” section. The songs released from the project so far have been………frustrating. With better production, better decision making, and quite frankly better taste, there is good music there. He’s still one of the most talented vocalists in the genre.
I fear the window of opportunity is closing for him, and he’s wasting it chasing some notion of what will be popular, rather than what is good.
September 4, 2024 @ 12:54 pm
Thank you Trig!
We should all screenshot this article and come back to investigate each week.
JP Harris – his songs have lasted for me. Multiple listens benefit his tunes!
Mac Leaphart – I am quite interested in the progression of his songwriting.
It will be interesting what route Dawes will take going forward.
I heard that the Paul Cauthen album will be 100% legit with no affectation – hahahaha.
Everyone should purchase Grayson Capps no matter what he does.
Ray Wylie – PLEASE PLAY COUNTRY! YOU ARE SO GOOD AT IT!
September 4, 2024 @ 2:01 pm
I still love JP’s SDBaN album. Such a fantastic top to bottom album. Anxious to hear more from him and how much his sound may (or may not) have changed with such a long gap.
September 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm
Glad to see the Luke Bell album still tracking. Been anxiously awaiting whatever this may include.
One random one that I suppose have have been given up on, unfortunately, is the Lefty cover/tribute album from Cody Jinks. Man, I thought that could be awesome but it’s been quite some time since anything was mentioned about it.
September 4, 2024 @ 4:35 pm
Cody Jinks fan here. While I agree, it would be cool to see some love for Lefty, and you and I would enjoy it, much as it pains me to say, doubtful it would be a money maker for Cody. He’s a largely forgotten legend these days, save for the hard-core honky- tonk superfans. I am happy though that Willie, Dwight Yoakam and Haggard have all paid tribute to him, and I enjoy their takes on his work. Cody’s doing well, but I sense his fanbase is gonna be more interested in original material. If he does decide to release it, it will likely be a passion project.
That’s my take anyway.
September 4, 2024 @ 2:14 pm
Garth and Strait on the same day.
Awesome!
September 4, 2024 @ 6:24 pm
Lucy Isabel is listed twice, just a heads up.
September 4, 2024 @ 7:53 pm
Sorry if it’s already been mentioned here somewhere….
Joe Stamm just released a new solo acoustic album last week, I haven’t had a chance to hear it all the way through but always enjoy his songwriting!
September 4, 2024 @ 9:21 pm
Your level of “in the know” is ridiculously impressive. Your ability to meticulously and clearly map it out for all of us is even better.
You need an apprentice to train up. I hope you make some money my friend. You’re writing is strong, opinions fair, research is thorough. You deserve to be Dr. Trigger, PhD of country music
September 5, 2024 @ 2:15 am
This is a CRAZY amount of releases. Net positive, IMO but wow, a lot to sift through. Long live country music. Oak Ridge Boys just announced an album coming October 25 too.
September 5, 2024 @ 7:14 am
Didn’t you write one of the songs that will be on the new Oak Ridge Boys album, coming out on 25 October?
September 5, 2024 @ 7:45 am
Are you lurking on my socials, Di? 😀
September 5, 2024 @ 8:19 am
: D Huh?
What’s the name of the song you wrote that is going to be on the Oak Ridge Boys new album?
Give it up …
September 5, 2024 @ 5:03 am
If you’re going to have Justin Moore in your Oct. 11 list, you might also include Jelly Roll there too. I know he’s not a SCM favorite, but neither is Moore, and Jelly’s “Beautifully Broken” is arguably more interesting to anticipate than Justin’s “This Is My Dirt.”
September 5, 2024 @ 6:12 am
Lot of good stuff coming, but nothing I’m super excited about other than Jamey Johnson and Whitey Morgan who are both overdue.
The Deslondes and JP Harris are usually good for some good songs.
Good to see Kelley Mickwee back in action. Her new single Verge Of Tears is pretty good.
Been waiting for new Lindi Ortega forever, but not sure she’s actually in the process of making a new album. Besides the single with Tennyson King, she also recorded two new songs with Jack Barksdale, with her singing lead vocals on the song How’s it gonna end. I believe these are the studio pictures she was posting. Unfortunately her vocals are over mixed with studio effects that make the song not very good. Still hoping for something new though.
Have some hope for Eliza Thorn who I have been following for a little while. She has a couple singles out that are ok, but the initial singles from her debut album are pretty good. Could be a surprise great album.
September 9, 2024 @ 5:56 pm
My speculation on Lindi Ortega appears to be wrong. She just posted she will be releasing a new album in October, with the first single out on September 20.
Happy to be wrong on this one.
September 5, 2024 @ 6:32 am
I’ve heard a few mentions of a new Waylon Payne album. Do you have any info on that?
September 5, 2024 @ 7:05 am
Nothing solid to report on that just yet.
September 5, 2024 @ 7:57 am
Besides the next They Might Be Giants studio album (title and release date TBA, but due sometime later this year), I have Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets on pre-order, and I’d like to sample the George Strait one before I buy. 🙂
September 5, 2024 @ 10:45 am
Some really great releases this year and more to come. Last year was good. This year is even better.
September 5, 2024 @ 12:16 pm
30 was such a good album. I’m looking forward to what Jinks has in store.
September 5, 2024 @ 3:03 pm
Vandoliers have a new album recorded, mixed, and mastered! Waiting for a release date! We have heard 3 or 4 of these live and they are great songs!
September 5, 2024 @ 9:06 pm
Jackson Dean’s new album is quite enjoyable. Beautiful voice that deserves more than he’s got until here.
September 5, 2024 @ 11:30 pm
That Shawna Thompson actually does sound promising based on the singles released.
September 6, 2024 @ 6:55 am
Whitey Morgan just announced the new album, Let Me Roll, will be out September 20th and produced by Shooter Jennings.
September 6, 2024 @ 7:41 am
“Let Me Roll” is just a song, not an album. It might be the title track to his new Shooter-produced album, but that hasn’t been officially revealed yet.
September 6, 2024 @ 8:16 am
Ok. He didn’t specify in his post. Just that Let Me Roll would be released. I assumed it was an album. Thanks.
September 6, 2024 @ 9:35 am
Hayes & the Heathens (Hayes Carll & Band of Heathens) are releasing an album October 4th called “Any Other Way”
September 6, 2024 @ 4:11 pm
This update of upcoming albums is one of the many great things about this site.
I’m 2 weeks behind on the May 24th article where you highlighted 2024 2nd half albums.
Thanks for updating the list and for suggestions of others in the comments.
September 6, 2024 @ 4:38 pm
Dwight Yoakam has a new album on November 15 called “Brighter Days” first song was released at midnight. It’s a duet with Post Malone called “I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)”
September 7, 2024 @ 3:31 am
‘West Of Texas’ should have a new album coming out sometime time.
Their previous release, ‘Heartache, Hangovers and Honky Tonks’, was just great.
September 8, 2024 @ 8:48 am
Their 4th album, “The Death Defying Adventures of The Franklin County Trucking Company” drops on October 4th (10-4). I have it on good authority.
September 11, 2024 @ 6:47 pm
A posthumous Luke Bell album is of much interest to me. Definitely one of country music’s greatest losses in my opinion. RIP Luke Bell.
I notice the Wild Feathers mentioned in the list. They have practically nil profile in Australia. I bought their first release but went somewhat lukewarm on it. It’s interesting to see they are still around and firing.
September 16, 2024 @ 6:18 pm
Glad I just read this article. Didn’t realize there was new Reckless Kelly. One hell of an uneven band as far as songwriting, but I’ve always loved them and hope they don’t stop putting out records.
September 20, 2024 @ 9:31 am
Enjoying “Let Me Roll’ by WM. However, his vocals sound very stressed which makes me wonder if this is what took so long between projects. I know he also doesn’t play a packed schedule and does acoustic sets as well. I guess his voice took a beating in his early years on the road.
September 26, 2024 @ 5:20 am
There’s a new Luke Bryan album coming out tomorrow – Mind of a Country Boy. You know, for a mainstream album, this one is actually not bad.
October 10, 2024 @ 7:15 am
I’ve been listening to that Max McNown ep a lot and his other record from earlier in the year. I think this kid has a very bright future. He kind of reminds me of a cross between Zach Bryan and Parker McCullum. Maybe you’ll want to do a write up on him sometime soon.
October 29, 2024 @ 10:59 am
Listening to a new album called ‘We Still Ride” by a guy Eli Mosley. Good stuff. (and it came out on a Tuesday like the old days).
November 1, 2024 @ 7:08 am
Zachary Lucky’s album is incredible. And that dude is super humble. Well worth your attention.