This week (Jan. 20-26), there are 16 new country songs and albums that you might have missed. Among them, four country albums have been included in the list. Along with these albums, there are also fantastic songs from Tyler Hubbard, Charley Crockett, Morgan Wallen, and Glen Campbell.
Indeed, there is an upcoming project involving Glen Campbell, and the initial preview showcases a collaboration between the iconic artist and Eric Church. Titled "The Ghost on the Canvas Sessions," this release is scheduled for April 19 and will include appearances by Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Carole King, and other notable musicians. Below, you can listen to "Hold on Hope," one of the highlighted tracks.
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The latest album by the Josh Abbott Band was considered for our Song You Need to Hear feature, but ultimately, this week's recognition went to another talented musician from Texas who has a unique sound worth listening to. Nonetheless, Somewhere Down the Road, the new album by Josh Abbott Band, is definitely worth the 36-minute duration as it stands out as the best full-length album released this week.
You can continue scrolling down to view a total of 16 songs and albums that were released in the country music genre between January 20th and January 26th. Following that, you will find the staff's choice for the must-listen song. As the week progresses, more songs will be added to this list and revealed on Friday.
Here are the new songs that were released this week (Jan. 20-26):
– Charles Esten released his album called "Love Ain't Pretty."
– Charley Crockett announced that his album called "$10 Cowboy" will be released on April 25.
– Chase McDaniel dropped his EP called "Blame It on Country Music."
– Conner Smith released his album titled "Smoky Mountains."
– Glen Campbell and Eric Church collaborated on a song called "Hold on Hope."
– Ian Munsick released a documentary called "White Buffalo: Voices of the West."
– The Josh Abbott Band dropped their album called "Somewhere Down the Road."
– Kameron Marlowe and Ella Langley collaborated on a song called "Strangers."
– Lecade released a song called "Bed We Made."
– MacKenzie Porter released a song called "Nobody's Born With a Broken Heart."
– Morgan Wallen released a song called "Spin You Around."
– Randall King dropped his album called "Into the Neon."
– Runaway June dropped their EP called "Smoke, Wine & Whiskey."
– Shaboozey released a song called "Anabelle."
– Shane Smith & the Saints announced that their album called "Norther" will be released on March 1.
– Tyler Hubbard released a song called "Turn."
And the one song you need to hear this week is " $10 Cowboy" by Charley Crockett.
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