Country music, regardless of when it was released, has that timeless quality that makes it endearing to fans worldwide. With simple accompaniments and the generally soothing voice of its artists, no wonder people can't help but listen to it.
If you're looking for the latest country albums to spice up your playlist, here are some projects you might want to get your hands on.
Re-Dunn
Ronnie Dunn's fourth solo studio album contains 24 cover songs that explain why the country artist called it his passion project. It was released earlier this year under his label Little Will-E Records. Unwind with classics such as Terry Stafford's 1973 "Amarillo by Morning," Johnny Rodriguez's "That's the Way Love Goes," Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl," country rock band Pure Prairie League's "Amie," and a lot more. For music fans looking for a more experimental take on country music, Brandy Clark's third studio album "Your Life is a Record" is a perfect addition to your playlist. Lauded for the country rockstar's songwriting versatility, Clark and music producer Jay Joyce deliberately avoided the conventional country sound. Aside from the challenging take on country music, Brandy Clark also features input from fellow country music stars including Shane McAnally, Troy Verges, Jonathan Singleton, and Luke Laird. Sam Hunt follows up his successful 2014 debut "Montevallo" with the sophomore studio album "Southside." The twelve-track album features songs co-written with country stars John Thompson, Zach Crowell, Matt Jenkins, Josh Osbourne, Jerry Flowers, and more. The long six-year wait is definitely worth it for fans as "Southside" has spawned country hits such as "Kinfolks, "Body Like a Back Road," "Downtown's Road." Sam Hunt's works are a must-have for all country music lovers. Ashley McBryde returns with her second major-label album, "Never Will," and her fourth overall. She first released "One Night Standards" in August 2019, followed by "Martha Divine" and "Hang in There Girl." The eleven songs from "Never Will" is perfect for relaxing afternoons at home or long evening drives. Fans have given rave reviews on the album, especially on "Hang In There Girl" and "One Night Standards." Another treat from a rising country songstress, Ingrid Andress' debut "Lady Like" is supported by the successful lead single "More Hearts Than Mine," which was last year's highest-charting single on the Country Airplay charts from a new female artist last year. With a country-pop sound ripe with sincere lyricality reminiscent of Taylor Swift, Ingrid Andress definitely proves herself as a country singer-songwriter to watch out for. "Lady Like" has broken through the Billboard 200, as well as placing within the top ten of the Top Country Albums. The "Love Me Like You Mean It" artist is back with her third, eponymous album "Kelsea." Listen as Kelsea Ballerini delivers the thirteen-track project, all of which she either co-wrote or wrote herself. It features guests artists Halsey, who collaborated with her on the intriguing track "The Other Girl," while Kenny Chesney provides harmony vocals for "Half of My Hometown." "Kelsea" also contains the single "Homecoming Queen?" released last September 2019 and performed at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards two months later.
Your Life is a Record
SOUTHSIDE
Never Will
Lady Like
Kelsea
