This week (Jan. 20-26), there are 16 new country songs and albums that you might have missed. Along with that, there is one particular song that you absolutely need to hear. Among the releases, there are four country albums included and some standout tracks from artists like Tyler Hubbard, Charley Crockett, Morgan Wallen, and Glen Campbell.
Indeed, there is an upcoming project involving Glen Campbell, and the initial preview is a collaboration between the renowned artist and Eric Church. The album called "The Ghost on the Canvas Sessions" is set to be released on April 19 and will include contributions from Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Carole King, and other notable musicians. One of the highlighted tracks from the album is "Hold on Hope," which can be found below.
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The latest album from the Josh Abbott Band was worthy of being considered for our Song You Need to Hear feature. However, this week, we decided to give the honor to another Texan artist who has a unique and captivating sound that you must listen to. Nonetheless, Somewhere Down the Road by the Josh Abbott Band is definitely worth the 36 minutes of your time as it stands out as the best full-length album released this week.
Continue scrolling down to view a compilation of 16 recently released songs and albums in the country music genre, spanning from January 20th to January 26th. Additionally, our staff's top recommendation for a must-listen song will be included. Stay tuned as more additions to this list will be unveiled on Friday.
Here are the new songs that were released this week (Jan. 20-26):
– Charles Esten released an album called "Love Ain't Pretty."
– Charley Crockett announced that his album " $10 Cowboy" will be released on April 25.
– Chase McDaniel dropped an EP titled "Blame It on Country Music."
– Conner Smith released an album called "Smoky Mountains."
– Glen Campbell and Eric Church collaborated on a song called "Hold on Hope."
– Ian Munsick dropped a documentary called "White Buffalo: Voices of the West."
– Josh Abbott Band released an album called "Somewhere Down the Road."
– Kameron Marlowe and Ella Langley released 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 released an album called "Into the Neon."
– Runaway June dropped an EP titled "Smoke, Wine & Whiskey."
– Shaboozey released a song called "Anabelle."
– Shane Smith & the Saints announced that their album "Norther" will be released on March 1.
– Tyler Hubbard released a song called "Turn."
One song that you need to hear this week is Charley Crockett's "$10 Cowboy."
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